Role Play Travel and Transportation

Travel and Transportation
Role Play
Scenario 1: Parking Ticket

Location: Street corner
Characters: Ticket agent and driver
Student A: You are returning to your car

after a quick stop at the grocery store
for milk. A parking officer is writing you
a ticket. Explain that you didnt have
correct change for the meter. Be polite
and apologetic.
Student B: You are writing a ticket for a

car when the owner returns. The owner
explains that he/she didnt have the
correct change and were only in the
store for one minute. Give the owner a
break and a warning.
Class Questions
Your class will have to be able to answer the following questions after you perform your skit.
Who are the characters?
Where does the conversation take place?
How does the driver handle the problem?
What does the ticket agent decide to do?
Writing (Optional)
Use a blank piece of paper or your notebook.
1. Work together with your partner to write a dialogue based on the scenario.
2. Use some of the expressions below in your skit.
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Useful Expressions
Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. You dont have
to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
Expressions
Notes
I didnt have the correct change.

I was just running in for a quick second.
There was nowhere else to park.
A rule is a rule.
The parking meter has run out/expired.
Ill let you off this time.
I promise it wont happen again.
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Role Play
Scenario 2: Passport, Please

Location: Border crossing
Characters: Customs officer and driver heading from the US to Canada
Student A: You are heading back

to Canada after a business
meeting. You were in the US for
two days. You spent $50 on
souvenirs for your kids.
Student B: You are a customs officer. Ask the

driver the purpose of his/her stay in the US.
What is he/she bringing back to Canada?
Ask for citizenship and passport. Ask the
driver to open the trunk for an inspection.
Class Questions
Who are the characters? What does
the traveler have to tell the officer?
What extra precaution does the officer take?
Writing (Optional)
Useful Expressions
Expressions
Notes
Do you have your passport handy?

What was the purpose of your trip?
I was here on business.
I picked up a few souvenirs.
I dont have much to claim.
Im heading home to Canada.
Its just a routine inspection.

Role Play
Scenario 3: Taking a Taxi

Location: Airport
Characters: Taxi driver and person heading to a hotel
Student A: You need a ride from the airport to

the hotel. When you see how much it will
probably cost with the meter running, you ask
about a flat fee. Have an argument with the
driver.
Student B: You are a taxi driver. You have to

take a traveler to their hotel. You have a
flat fee rate, but it is probably more than
using the meter in this case. Ask how the
traveler will be paying. Have an argument.
Note: a flat fee is a set rate (ex. $50)
Note: a flat fee is a set rate (ex. $50)
Class Questions
How do the traveler and the taxi
What is the most economical way for the
driver get along?
traveler to get to the hotel by taxi?
Writing (Optional)
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Useful Expressions
Expressions
Notes
Where are you off to today?

Will that be cash, charge, or debit?
Do you need a receipt?
Is there a flat fee?
Im sorry, but thats the way it is.
Is the meter still running?
How much is this going to cost me?

Role Play
Scenario 4: Taking the Bus

Location: Bus stop
Characters: Bus driver and parent of two young children
Student A: You are a parent with two young

children. You need to find out how much
the fare is for each of you. Your kids are
one and five years old. You dont have the
correct change, and you need to get to a
doctors appointment.
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Student B: The parent who just got on

the bus needs information about fares.
Tell the parent that you do not give or
make change. Recommend a corner
store for making change. At the last
minute, offer the family a free ride.
Class Questions
What is the parents main problem?
How much money does the family
What does the bus driver do in the end?
need to pay?
Writing (Optional)
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Useful Expressions
Expressions
Notes
The baby is free of charge.

The adult fare is $2.00.
Im afraid I dont have the correct change.
Sorry, but I cant make change.
There is a corner store down the block.
Can you make an exception this once?
Im in a rush.

Role Play
Scenario 5: The Luggage Carousel

Location: Airport
Characters: Flight attendant and passenger
Student A: You missed the announcement

about where to pick up your luggage
because your baby was crying. Ask the
flight attendant as you disembark. Ask
about oversized luggage, too. You have
some golf clubs and a stroller to pick up.
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Student B: Help a passenger by

explaining which luggage carousel the
bags will be on. Give the letter of the
carousel and the floor number. Tell the
passenger where to pick up oversized
luggage.
Class Questions
Who are the characters? Why didnt the
passenger hear the announcement about
What does the passenger need to do to
where to pick up the luggage?
find the oversized luggage?
Writing (Optional)
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Useful Expressions
Expressions
Notes
I missed the announcement.

Could you repeat the instructions, please?
Follow the passengers down the escalator.
You should see a service counter.
Thanks for your assistance.
You can pick up your luggage at carousel B.
Head down to the arrivals level.

Role Play
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Scenario 6: Shuttle Bus

Location: Parking lot
Characters: Shuttle bus driver and traveler
Student A: You parked your car in the

long-term parking lot at the airport. You
are getting on a shuttle to the airport. Ask
if you should keep the ticket in your wallet
or put it on your dashboard. Tell the
driver your destination and terminal.
Student B: You are a shuttle driver. Tell

the passenger to keep the parking
ticket in his/her wallet. Give the traveler
a ticket to remember which section of
the lot he/she parked in. Ask the
travelers destination and terminal.
Class Questions
What does the shuttle driver give the
What questions does the traveler have?
traveler? Where is the traveler going?
Writing (Optional)
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Useful Expressions
Expressions
Notes
Should the ticket go on my dashboard,

or should I keep it on me?
Which terminal are you going to?
What is your destination today?
Keep this with you for when you return.
Im going to Terminal 2.
Is this the shuttle to the airport?
Dont lose your ticket.

Role Play
Scenario 7: Taking the Subway

Location: Subway station
Characters: Tourist and subway clerk
Student A: You are in New York City

and you have never used the subway
system before. You are confused
about how to pay. Ask the clerk
about the MetroCard pass. Ask which
line will take you to Times Square.
Student B: Help out a confused tourist. He/she

can use a credit card to purchase a MetroCard
at the vending machine in the station. He/she
can fill the pass with money and swipe it as
needed. Explain that the N line will take him/
her to 42nd Street under Times Square.
Class Questions
What is the traveler confused about?
Which subway line should the traveler

take to get to his/her destination?
Writing (Optional)
Useful Expressions
Expressions
Notes
Im confused. Can you help me?

I cant figure out how to pay.
You can use your credit card to buy a pass.
Which subway line do I take to Times Square?
The best thing to do is to buy a MetroCard.
Its my first time in New York.

Role Play
Scenario 8: Making Change

Location: Ferry terminal
Characters: Clerk and tourist
Student A: You are going to take a ferry, but you

dont have any small change. Visit the
information desk and ask the clerk for help. You
have a twenty dollar bill. You need a one-way
ticket. Youre not sure what the correct change
is. You also need a quarter for the phone.
Student B: A tourist asks you where to

make change. He/she needs to take the
ferry to the island. Explain that it is a
free ferry. Tell the tourist where the
machine is to make change for the
phone. Explain where the phone is, too.
Class Questions
How does the clerk handle the problem?
Why is the tourist pleasantly surprised?
Writing (Optional)
Useful Expressions
Expressions
Notes
I dont have any small change.

Where can I get change for a twenty?
I need change for the phone.
Is there a phone around here?
Theres no charge for the ferry.
Its a free commuter ferry.
Thats a pleasant surprise!

Role Play
Scenario 9: The Declaration Form

Location: Airplane cabin
Characters: Flight attendant and young passenger
Student A: You are a teenager flying out of

the country for the first time. You receive a
declaration form on the plane. You arent
sure what to do. Ask the flight attendant
for help. Explain that its your first time
traveling abroad. Ask for a pen, too.
Student B: You are a flight attendant. A young

passenger doesnt know what to do with the
declaration form. Explain that he/she needs
to fill out his/her home address, destination,
and value of any goods he/she is bringing
into the country. Advise the teen to use clear
writing and capital letters.
Class Questions
Why does the passenger need help?
Who are the characters? What suggestions
does the flight attendant make?
Writing (Optional)
Useful Expressions
Expressions
Notes
Excuse me, can you explain this form to me?

Im sorry; its my first time flying.
Include your home address.
Write down your destination.
Be sure to write clearly.
Do you have a spare pen I could borrow?
Dont lose your form.

Role Play
QUICK CARDS
Location: street corner

Characters: ticket agent and driver
Location: street corner

Characters: ticket agent and driver
Student A: You are returning to your car after a

quick stop at the grocery store for milk. A
parking officer is writing you a ticket. Explain
that you didnt have correct change for the
meter. Be polite and apologetic.
Student B: You are writing a ticket for a car when

the owner returns. The owner explains that he/
she didnt have the correct change and were only
in the store for one minute. Give the owner a
break and a warning.
I didnt have the correct change.

There was nowhere else to park.
I was just running in for a quick second.
The parking meter has run out/expired.

A rule is a rule.
Ill let you off this time.
I promise it wont happen again.
Location: border crossing Characters: customs officer

and driver heading from the US to Canada
Location: border crossing Characters: customs officer

and driver heading from the US to Canada
Student A: You are heading back to Canada after

a business meeting. You were in the US for two
days. You spent $50 on souvenirs for your kids.
Student B: You are a customs officer. Ask the

driver the purpose of their stay in the US, and
what he/she is bringing back to Canada. Ask for
citizenship and passport. Ask the driver to open
the trunk for an inspection.
I was here on business.

I picked up a few souvenirs.
I dont have much to claim.
Im heading home to Canada.
Do you have your passport handy?

What was the purpose of your trip?
Its just a routine inspection.
Location: airport Characters: taxi driver and person

heading to a hotel
Location: airport Characters: taxi driver and person

heading to a hotel
Student A: You need a ride from the airport to the

hotel. When you see how much it will probably cost
with the meter running, you ask about a flat fee.
Have an argument with the driver.
Student B: You are a taxi driver. You have to

take a traveler to their hotel. You have a flat
fee rate, but it is probably more than using the
meter in this case. Ask how the traveler will be
paying. Have an argument.
Is there a flat fee?

Is the meter still running?
How much is this going to cost me?
Where are you off to today?

Will that be cash, charge, or debit?
Im sorry, but thats the way it is.
Do you need a receipt?
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Role Play
QUICK CARDS
Location: bus stop

Characters: bus driver and parent of two young children
Location: bus stop

Characters: bus driver and parent of two young children
Student A: You are a parent with two young

children. You need to find out how much the fare
is for each of you. Your kids are one and five
years old. You dont have the correct change,
and you need to get to a doctors appointment.
Im afraid I dont have the correct change.

Can you make an exception this once?
Im in a rush.
Student B: The parent who just got on the bus

needs information about fares. Tell the parent
that you do not give or make change.
Recommend a corner store for making change.
At the last minute, offer the family a free ride.
The baby is free of charge.
Sorry, but I cant make change.
There is a corner store down the block.
Location: airport
Characters: flight attendant and passenger
Location: airport
Characters: flight attendant and passenger
Student A: You missed the announcement about

where to pick up your luggage because your baby
was crying. Ask the flight attendant as you
disembark. Ask about oversized luggage, too. You
have some golf clubs and a stroller to pick up.
Student B: Help a passenger by explaining which

luggage carousel the bags will be on. Give the
letter of the carousel and the floor number. Tell
the passenger where to pick up oversized luggage.
I missed the announcement.

Could you repeat the instructions, please?
Thanks for your assistance.
Follow the passengers down the escalator.

You should see a service counter.
You can pick up your luggage at carousel B.
Head down to the arrivals level.
Location: parking lot Characters: shuttle bus driver

and traveler
Location: parking lot Characters: shuttle bus driver

and traveler
Student A: You parked your car in the long-term

parking lot at the airport. You are getting on a shuttle
to the airport. Ask if you should keep the ticket in your
wallet or if you should leave it on your dashboard. Tell
the driver your destination and terminal.
Student B: You are a shuttle driver. Tell the

passenger to keep the parking ticket in his/her
wallet. Give the traveler a ticket to remember
which section of the lot he/she parked in. Ask
the travelers destination and terminal.
Should the ticket go on my dashboard, or should I

keep it on me?
Which terminal are you going to?

What is your destination today?
Keep this with you for when you return.
Im going to Terminal 2.
Is this the shuttle to the airport?
Dont lose your ticket.
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Role Play
QUICK CARDS
Location: subway Characters: tourist and subway clerk
Location: subway Characters: tourist and subway clerk
Student A: You are in New York City and you have

never used the subway system before. You are
confused about how to pay. Ask the clerk about
the MetroCard pass. Ask which line will take you
to Times Square.
Student B: Help out a confused tourist. He/she

can use a credit card to purchase a MetroCard at
the vending machine in the station. He/she can fill
the pass with money and swipe it as needed.
Explain that the N line will take him/her to 42nd
Street under Times Square.
I cant figure out how to pay.

Im confused. Can you help me?
Which subway line do I take to Times Square?
Its my first time in New York.
You can use your credit card to buy a pass.

The best thing to do is to buy a MetroCard.
Location: ferry terminal Characters: clerk and tourist
Location: ferry terminal Characters: clerk and tourist
Student A: You are going to take a ferry, but you

dont have any small change. Visit the information
desk and ask the clerk for help. You have a twenty
dollar bill. You need a one-way ticket. Youre not
sure what the correct change is. You also need a
quarter for the phone.
Student B: A tourist asks you where to make

change. He/she needs to take the ferry to the
island. Explain that it is a free ferry. Tell the tourist
where the machine is to make change for the
phone. Explain where the phone is, too.
Where can I get change for a twenty?

Is there a phone around here?
I need change for the phone.
Its a free commuter ferry.

Theres no charge for the ferry.
I dont have any small change.
Thats a pleasant surprise!
Location: airplane cabin Characters: flight attendant

and young passenger
Location: airplane cabin Characters: flight attendant

and young passenger
Student A: You are a teenager flying out of the

country for the first time. You receive a declaration
form on the plane. You arent sure what to do. Ask
the flight attendant for help. Explain that its your
first time traveling abroad. Ask for a pen, too.
Student B: You are a flight attendant. A young

passenger doesnt know what to do with the
declaration form. Explain that he/she needs to fill
out his/her home address, destination, and value of
any goods he/she is bringing into the country.
Advise the teen to use clear writing and capital
letters.
Excuse me, can you explain this form to me?

Im sorry; its my first time flying.
Do you have a spare pen I could borrow?
Include your home address.

Write down your destination.
Be sure to write clearly.
Dont lose your form.
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Role Play
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Everyday Dialogues
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Famous Things
Hybrid Car
Traveling in English
Full section (also available in App form)
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Travel and Transportation

Scenario 1: Parking Ticket

Characters: Ticket agent and driver

Student A: You are returning to your car

Student B: You are writing a ticket for a

Who are the characters?

Where does the conversation take place?

How does the driver handle the problem?

What does the ticket agent decide to do?

I didnt have the correct change.

Travel and Transportation

Scenario 2: Passport, Please

Characters: Customs officer and driver heading from the US to Canada

Student A: You are heading back

Student B: You are a customs officer. Ask the

Who are the characters? What does

Where does the conversation take place?

the traveler have to tell the officer?

What extra precaution does the officer take?

Do you have your passport handy?

Travel and Transportation

Scenario 3: Taking a Taxi

Characters: Taxi driver and person heading to a hotel

Student A: You need a ride from the airport to

Student B: You are a taxi driver. You have to

Note: a flat fee is a set rate (ex. $50)

Note: a flat fee is a set rate (ex. $50)

Who are the characters?

Where does the conversation take place?

How do the traveler and the taxi

What is the most economical way for the

driver get along?

traveler to get to the hotel by taxi?

Where are you off to today?

Travel and Transportation

Scenario 4: Taking the Bus

Characters: Bus driver and parent of two young children

Student A: You are a parent with two young

Student B: The parent who just got on

Who are the characters?

What is the parents main problem?

How much money does the family

What does the bus driver do in the end?

The baby is free of charge.

Travel and Transportation

Scenario 5: The Luggage Carousel

Characters: Flight attendant and passenger

Student A: You missed the announcement

Student B: Help a passenger by

Who are the characters? Why didnt the

Where does the conversation take place?

passenger hear the announcement about

What does the passenger need to do to

where to pick up the luggage?

find the oversized luggage?

I missed the announcement.

Travel and Transportation

Scenario 6: Shuttle Bus

Characters: Shuttle bus driver and traveler

Student A: You parked your car in the

Student B: You are a shuttle driver. Tell

Who are the characters?

What does the shuttle driver give the

What questions does the traveler have?