Public Transportation

Beginner English listening exercise ยท Travel & Tourism

Transcript

Tourist: Excuse me, how do I get to the city centre by metro? Local: You need to take line three, the blue line. Go down these stairs and buy a ticket at the machine. Tourist: How much does a single ticket cost? Local: A single ticket costs two euros fifty. You can also buy a day pass for seven euros, which gives you unlimited rides. Tourist: Which direction do I go? Local: Take the train in the direction of North Station and get off at Central Square. It is the fourth stop from here. Tourist: How often do the trains come? Local: The trains come every five minutes.

Comprehension questions

  1. How much is a single ticket?
  2. How much is a day pass?
  3. Which line should the tourist take to reach the city centre?
  4. How often do the trains come?

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