Listening comprehension

Conversation 1 – Linda is an agent at the New York Visitor Information Center. She helps Tim, a visitor to New York City.

1. Linda: Hello. Can I help you?
2. Tim: Yes. Do you have a of the city, please?
3. Linda: Sure. Here you are. Do you anything else?
4. Tim: Yes. How do I go to the Statue of Liberty?
5. Linda: It’s easy. Take the number 5 and then get off at the Bowling Green stop. Go out of the subway and the street. It’s here on the map.
6. Tim: Okay.
7. Linda: Then left and walk 10 minutes. After that, take the ferry to Liberty Island.
8. Tim: Thanks for your help.

Conversation 2 – Tim is now visiting London. He asks for information at a Travel Information Centre.

1. Wendy: Hello. Can I help you?
2. Tim: Yes, please. Do you sell subway ?
3. Wendy: Sorry? Do you mean tickets?
4. Tim: Oh, yes.
5. Wendy: Yes, but I you get an Oyster card if you’re visiting London.
6. Tim: An Oyster card?
7. Wendy: Yes, it’s a card. You can use it on the bus and the underground. It also gives to certain tourist attractions.
8. Tim: That sounds like a good idea. I’d like an Oyster card, please.

Conversation 3 – Tim asks for suggestions at the Travel Information Centre.

1. Tim: Excuse me. I’m in London for three days only. What do you ?
2. Wendy: I’d suggest Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. You have to take the London Eye!
3. Tim: That’s a good . Do you know a good ?
4. Wendy: I’d recommend the Mayflower. It’s London’s best pub.
5. Tim: That’s perfect! What’s the ?
6. Wendy: Here, I’ll write it for you. I can you on the map.
7. Tim: Thank you very much.