【口语学习】中级班第三课和第四课——Quite number of things和 Excuse me could you和Excuse me It’s me again.

Quite number of things

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  Quite a number of things have been done to help solve traffic problems in Singapore. For example, motorists must buy a special pass if they want to drive into the downtown business district. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass displayed on their windshield.
  Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate if they want to buy a car. And the number of certificates is limited. Not everyone can get one.
  There is also a high tax on cars, so it costs three or four times as much to buy a car in Singapore as it does in, say, the United States or Canada.
  The other thing Singapore has done is to build an excellent pubic transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there is also a very good taxi and bus system.

Excuse me could you

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A: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bank is?
B: There's one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.
A: Oh, thanks. Do you know what time it opens?
B: It should be open now. It opens at 8:00A.M.
A: Good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city?
B: You need to check at the transportation counter. It's right down the hall.
A: OK. And just one more thing. Do you know where the nearest restroom is?
B: Right behind you, ma'am. See that sign?
A: Oh. Thanks a lot.

Excuse me It's me again.

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A: Excuse me. It's me again. I'm sorry. I need some more information-if you don't mind.
B: Not at all.
A: Thanks. Do you know how much a taxi costs to the city?
B: Well, it depends on the traffic, of course. But it usually costs about forty dollars.
A: Forty dollars? I guess I'll take the bus. That means I have almost an hour till the next one. Where could I find an inexpensive restaurant in the airport? Maybe a fast-food place?
B: Go upstairs and turn right. You'll see the snack bar on your left.
A: Thanks very much. Have a nice day.
B: You, too.