Getting There

 
 
Situational Dialogues
 
 
1. You could take a taxi, but buses are cheaper

 

Robin

I'm supposed to go to a party in Haeundae

Mark

How are you getting there?

Robin..

I'm not sure. What do you suggest?

Mark.

Mark: Well, you could drive.

Robin

I don't have a car, silly.

Mark

OK, was only joking. That leaves buses and taxis.

Robin

Ah, buses are so slow.

Mark

You could take a taxi, but buses are cheaper.

 
 
2. Driving costs a fortune

 

Anne

Jim is going to Seoul next week.

Bruce

How's he getting there?

Anne

He's not sure. Actually he asked my advice.

Bruce
.

Well, driving costs a fortune.

Anne
.

What do you mean?

Bruce

Um, you're looking at around W40,000 in toll fees.

Anne

Hmm, it is a lot.

Bruce

Yes, all up a round car trip costs about W120,000

Anne

That's outrageous. How much is the bus?

Bruce

An intercity bus is about W25,000 one way.

Anne

Jim doesn't like buses, but he does want to save money.

Bruce

The buses are not so bad. They go every few minutes.

 

 



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