Asking for and Giving Information
You are helping your parents who own a food shop in town. A tourist comes into your shop.
Directions: Choose the most appropriate alternative to complete each blank in the dialog.
You: Hello. Please have a seat. Can I help you?
Tourist: Yes. …1… I’m so thirsty.
You: We have iced coffee, soft drinks and beer. What would you like to order?
Tourist: …..2……
You: Certainly. (a minute later) Here you are. Do you want some ice also?
Tourist: No,…..3….. I was told it might be a little risky.
You: …..4…… Have you been here long?
Tourist: …..5…… I’m not used to this hot weather.
You: It’s hot now, but the rainy season will begin soon. ….6….
Tourist: …..7…..can you tell me where Wat Thong is? Is it close by?
You: It’s about a kilometer away.
Tourist: ….8…..?
You: By bus. The green bus can take you there. But you’ll have to cross the street to catch it.
Tourist: Cross the street and get on a green bus?
You: …..9….. The bus’ll go straight. As soon as it takes a right turn, get off. Wat Thong is right in front of you.
Tourist: Thanks. ….Er……, how much do I owe you?
You: That’s five baht. (The tourist hands you a ten-baht note)
You: …..10….. Have a nice stay!
Tourist: Thanks. Goodbye.