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14 October 2014

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You’re in Athens and a Greek friend has suggested that you visit the island of Νάξος Naxos. You’d like to travel there by boat, so go to the ticket office to arrange your trip.

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First, you need to ask what time the boat leaves. Choose the best phrase to ask your question.
What time does the boat arrive?
How much is the boat?
What time does the boat leave?
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
Listen to the ticket clerk’s answer. What time does the boat leave and what time does it arrive?
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
That sounds ok, and you decide to get a single ticket as you’re not sure how long you’ll be staying. What’s the best sentence to use?
I want a ticket in the morning, please
I want a single ticket, please
I want a return ticket, please
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Correct
Incorrect
The clerk didn't quite hear what you said. How would he say ’Pardon’?
Single?
How much?
Pardon?
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
He tells you how much it is, and you repeat what he says. But how much is it?
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
Next question
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Well done, you finished the quiz. You answered all the questions.

You got out of 5 right the first time!


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