Chan: Yeah, but you're forgetting one important thing.
Ian: What's that?
Chan: The airfare! I'm a student, remember?
Ian: So, how much is it to Taipei?
Chan: Almost a thousand dollars! That's too much money for me!
Conversation 3
Leyland: Excuse me, driver. Does this bus go to Central Avenue?
Bus Driver: Yes, it's the second stop.
Leyland: So it's not very far?
Bus Driver: Nah! It's only about half a mile.
Leyland: Really! Well, it's a nice day today, and I'm not in a hurry.
And if it's that close... hmm . . .
Bus Driver: C'mon, buddy! Are you getting on the bus or not?
Leyland: Sorry, driver. I'll just walk to Central Avenue.
Thank you so much.
1. What is Canberra City like?
a. It’s crowded.
b. It’s polluted.
c. It’s big.
2. Why isn't Chan going home for New Year's?
a. because Taipei is far away.
b. because he has no more important things to do.
c. because the airfare costs too much money.
3. How will Leyland go to Central Avenue?
a. He'll go by airplane.
b. He'll walk.
c. He'll go by cab.