Getting to the airport

Language point

This conversation is an example of asking for and receiving directions, but with more tentative and detailed answers. Note the use of the questions words what, where and how with the present simple tense, as in the examples:

What's the best way .....
Where do I ....
How much is .....
How long does ......

convenient	bet	getting	check	take
journey	catch	from	boarding	depends

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A: What's the best way of to the airport?

B: Well, you can the Airport Express.

A: Where do I it?

B : In Central.

A: How much is it there? Do you know?

B: I think it's about 70 dollars. By the way, you can in your baggage at the station. They'll even give you your pass.

A: Wow... that's really . Is there any other way of there?

B: Well, you could go by bus or you could a taxi.

A: How long does the if I go by bus?

B: It on the traffic. I think the Airport Express is your best .

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Getting to the airport