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1.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.
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1.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.
2.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.
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1.A: What do you think?
B: Well, it has just as many bedrooms as the last apartment. And the living
room is huge.
C: But the bedrooms are too small. And there isn’t enough closet space for my clothes.
A: And it’s not as cheap as the last apartment we saw.
B: But that apartment was dark and dingy. And it was in a dangerous neighborhood.
A: Let’s see if the real estate agent has something else to show us.
2.A: Well, um,how do you like this space, then?
C: Oh, it’s much better than that other one. The thing I like best is the bedrooms. They are too huge!
B: Yes, they are nice and big.
C: And there are two bathrooms! I could have my own bathroom!
B: Yes, I guess you could.
C: The only problem is the color of the living room. I really don’t like those dark green walls.
A: Oh, I’m sure we can change the color if we want to.
3.A: Creative Rentals. Good morning.
B: Hello. I’m calling about the apartment you have for rent.
A: Yes. What can I tell you about it?
B: Where is it, exactly?
A: It’s on King Street, just off the freeway.
B: Oh, near the freeway. Can you hear the traffic?
A: Yes, I’m afraid you do hear some. But the apartment has lots of space. It has three bedrooms and a very large living room
B: I see. And is it in a new building?
A: Well, the building is about fifty years old.
B: Uh-huh. Well, I’ll think about it.
A: OK. Thanks for calling.
B: Thank you. Bye
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1.A: Hello？
B: Hello. Is the apartment you’re advertising still available?
A: Yes, it is.
B: Can you tell me a little about it?
A: Well, it’s a perfect apartment for one person. It’s one room with a kitchen at one end.
B: I see. And is it far away from the subway?
A: There’s a subway station just down the street. Actually, the apartment is located right downtown, so you step out of the building and there are stores and restaurants everywhere. But it’s on a high floor, so you don’t hear any street or traffic noise.
B: It sounds like just the kind of place I’m looking for. I’d like to come see it, please.
A: Sure. Let me give you the address.
2.A:Town and city rentals.How can I help you?
B:Hi! Um,Is that apartment you advertised still available?
A:Yes, it is.
B:Oh, good. Um, listen,I,I can’t pay too much. So the low prise you asking is…is really good for me.
A:Great.
B;And how big is it?
A:It’s two rooms plus the kichen and bathroom.
B:Well, is it a safe place to live?
A:Well,I can tell you I’ve lived here for five years and I never heard about anybody having a problem.
B:Oh, that’s good. Uh, let see, oh yeah, does the apartment have a lot of windows?
A:Windows, yes, there are plenty of windows, but unfortunately,there is’n much light really. See, there’s another building right next to ours.
B:Oh,that’s OK. I’m never around in the day anyway. Do you think it’s alright if I come and look at it?