Travel and Transportation Role Play
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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 o!cer is writing you a ticket. Explain that you didn’t have correct change for the meter. Be polite and apologetic.
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Student B: You are writing a ticket for a car when the owner returns. The owner explains that he/she didn’t 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 expressions below in your your skit. 4
Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
Expressions
Notes
I didn’t 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. I’ll let you o" this this time. I promise it won’t happen again.
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Scenario 2: Passport, Please Location: Border crossing crossing
Characters: Customs officer and driver heading from the US to Canada 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.
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Student B: You are a customs o!cer. 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 Your class will have to be able to answer the following questions after you perform your skit.
Who are the characters? What does
Where does the conversation take place?
the traveler have to tell the o !cer?
What extra precaution does the o!cer take?
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 expressions below in your your skit.
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Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
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 don’t have much to claim. I’m heading home to Canada. It’s just a routine inspection.
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Scenario 3: Taking a Taxi Location: Airport
Characters: Taxi driver and person heading to 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 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 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) 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 expressions below in your your skit.
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Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
Expressions
Notes
Where are you o" to to today? Will that be cash, charge, or debit? Do you need a receipt? Is there a flat fee? I’m sorry, but that’s the way it is. Is the meter still running? How much is this going to cost me?
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Travel and Transportation Role Play
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Scenario 4: Taking the Bus Location: Bus stop
Characters: 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. y ou. Your kids are one and five years old. You don’t have the correct change, and you need to get to a doctor’s appointment. 2
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, o" er er the family a free ride.
Class Questions Your class will have to be able to answer the following questions after you perform your skit.
Who are the characters?
What is the parent’s main problem?
How much money does the family
What does the bus driver do in the end?
need to pay?
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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 expressions below in your your skit. 4
Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
Expressions
Notes
The baby is free of charge. The adult fare is $2.00. I’m afraid I don’t have the correct change. Sorry, but I can’t make change. There is a corner store down the block. Can you make an exception this once? I’m in a rush.
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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. 2
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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 Your class will have to be able to answer the following questions after you perform your skit.
Who are the characters? Why didn’t 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?
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 expressions below in your your skit.
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Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
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.
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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.
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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 traveler’s destination and terminal.
Class Questions Your class will have to be able to answer the following questions after you perform your skit.
Who are the characters?
What does the shuttle driver give the
What questions does the traveler have?
traveler? Where is the traveler going?
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 expressions below in your your skit.
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Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
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. I’m going to Terminal 2. Is this the shuttle to the airport? Don’t lose your ticket.
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Travel and Transportation Role Play
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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.
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Student B: Help 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 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?
What is the traveler confused about?
Which subway line should the traveler take to get to his/her destination?
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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 expressions below in your your skit.
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Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
Expressions
Notes
I’m confused. Can you help me? I can’t 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 adult fare is $2.00. The best thing to do is to buy a MetroCard. It’s my first time in New York.
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Travel and Transportation Role Play
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Scenario 8: Making Change Location: Ferry terminal
Characters: Clerk and tourist
Student A: You are going to take a ferry, but you don’t 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. You’re not sure what the correct change is. You also need a quarter for the phone.
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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 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 clerk handle the problem?
Why is the tourist pleasantly surprised?
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 expressions below in your your skit.
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Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
Expressions
Notes
I don’t have any small change. Where can I get change for a twenty? I need change for the phone. Is there a phone around here? There’s no charge for the ferry. It’s a free commuter ferry. That’s a pleasant surprise!
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Travel and Transportation Role Play
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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 aren’t sure what to do. Ask the flight attendant for help. Explain that it’s your first time traveling abroad. Ask for a pen, too.
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Student B: You are a flight attendant. A young passenger doesn’t 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 Your class will have to be able to answer the following questions after you perform your skit.
Why does the passenger need help?
Who are the characters? What suggestions
Where does the conversation take place?
does the flight attendant make?
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 expressions below in your your skit.
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Useful Expressions Here are some possible questions and statements to include in your role play. play. You You don’t have to use them all. You can use the Notes to change the expression to fit into your role play.
Expressions
Notes
Excuse me, can you explain this form to me? I’m sorry; it’s 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? Don’t lose your form.
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Travel and Transportation Role Play QUICK CARDS Scenario 1: Parking Ticket
Scenario 1: Parking Ticket
Location: street corner Characters: ticket agent and driver
Location: street corner Characters: ticket agent and driver
You are returning to your car after a quick stop at the grocery store for milk. A parking o!cer is writing you a ticket. Explain that you didn’t have correct change for the meter. Be polite and apologetic.
Student B:
Student A:
You are writing a ticket for a car when the owner returns. The owner explains that he/ she didn’t have the correct change and were only in the store for one minute. Give the owner a break and a warning.
• I didn’t have the correct change. • There was nowhere else to park.
• The parking meter has run out/expired. • A rule is a rule.
• I was just running in for a quick second.
this time. • I’ll let you o" this
• I promise it won’t happen again.
Scenario 2: Passport, Please
Scenario 2: Passport, Please
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
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:
Student A:
• I was here on business. • I picked up a few souvenirs.
You are a customs o !cer. 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 don’t have much to claim.
• Do you have your passport handy? • What was the purpose of your trip?
• I’m heading home to Canada.
• It’s just a routine inspection.
Scenario 3: Taking a Taxi
Scenario 3: Taking a Taxi
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:
• Is there a flat fee? • Is the meter still running?
to today? • Where are you o" to • Will that be cash, charge, or debit?
• How much is this going to cost me?
• I’m sorry, but that’s the way it is.
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.
• Do you need a receipt?
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Travel and Transportation Role Play QUICK CARDS Scenario 4: Taking the Bus
Scenario 4: Taking the Bus
Location: bus stop Characters: bus driver and parent of two young children
Location: bus stop Characters: bus driver and parent of two young children
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 don’t have the correct change, and you need to get to a doctor’s appointment.
Student A:
• I’m afraid I don’t have the correct change. • Can you make an exception this once? • I’m in a rush.
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, o " er er the family a free ride.
Student B:
• The baby is free of charge. • The adult fare is $2.00. • Sorry, but I can’t make change. • There is a corner store down the block.
Scenario 5: The Luggage Carousel
Scenario 5: The Luggage Carousel
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:
• 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.
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.
• Head down to the arrivals level.
Scenario 6: Shuttle Bus
Scenario 6: Shuttle Bus
Location: parking lot Characters: shuttle bus driver 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:
• 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?
• I’m going to Terminal 2.
• Keep this with you for when you return.
• Is this the shuttle to the airport?
• Don’t lose your ticket.
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 traveler’s destination and terminal.
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Travel and Transportation Role Play QUICK CARDS Scenario 7: Taking the Subway
Scenario 7: Taking the Subway
Location: subway Characters: tourist and subway clerk clerk
Location: subway Characters: tourist and subway clerk clerk
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 A:
p ay. • I can’t figure out how to pay. • I’m confused. Can you help me?
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.
Student B:
• Which subway line do I take to Times Square?
• You can use your credit card to buy a pass. • The adult fare is $2.00.
• It’s my first time in New York.
• The best thing to do is to buy a MetroCard.
Scenario 8: Making Change
Scenario 8: Making Change
Location: ferry terminal Characters: clerk and tourist
Location: ferry terminal Characters: clerk and tourist tourist
Student A:
You are going to take a ferry, but you don’t 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. You’re not sure what the correct change is. You also need a quarter for the phone.
Student B:
• Where can I get change for a twenty? • Is there a phone around here?
• It’s a free commuter ferry. • There’s no charge for the ferry.
• I need change for the phone.
• I don’t have any small change.
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 fo r the phone. Explain where the phone is, too.
• That’s a pleasant surprise!
Scenario 9: The Declaration Form
Scenario 9: The Declaration Form
Location: airplane cabin Characters: flight attendant and young passenger
Location: airplane cabin Characters: flight attendant and young passenger
You are a teenager flying out of the country for the first time. You receive a declaration form on the plane. You aren’t sure what to do. Ask the flight attendant for help. Expl ain that it’s your first time traveling abroad. Ask for a pen, too.
You are a flight attendant. A young passenger doesn’t 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? • I’m sorry; it’s my first time flying.
• Include your home address. • Write down your destination.
• Do you have a spare pen I could borrow?
• Be sure to write clearly.
Student A:
Student B:
• Don’t lose your form.
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Travel and Transportation Role Play
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Everyday Dialogues
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Famous People
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Famous Things
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Full section (also available in App form)
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Simple Sentences
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*Be sure to print out our Role Play Teachers’ Notes for Notes for tips and ideas on using the Role Play section in class.
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