Scenario: Asking About Ticket Price
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Traveler: Hello. How much is a ticket to Downtown?
Ticket Clerk: It’s $2.50 for a one-way ticket.
Traveler: Okay, and how about a return ticket?
Ticket Clerk: That will be $4.00.
Traveler: Thanks! I’ll take the one-way.
Ticket Clerk: Sure. Here you go.
Examples
1: how much
Meaning: Used to ask the price or cost of something.
Sentences Using how much for better understanding
1 .How much is the train ticket?
2 .Do you know how much this costs?
3 .How much for a return ticket?
2: ticket
Meaning: A pass that lets you travel or enter a place.
Sentences Using ticket for better understanding
1 .I need a ticket for the morning train.
2 .She bought two bus tickets.
3 .Where can I get a metro ticket?
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, could you tell me the price of a ticket to Green Park?
Staff: A one-way ticket costs $3.20. Round-trip is $5.50.
Passenger: Alright. Does the price change on weekends?
Staff: No, it's the same every day.
Passenger: Great. I’ll take a round-trip, please.
Staff: Sure. Here’s your ticket and receipt.
Examples
1: price
Meaning: The amount of money something costs.
Sentences Using price for better understanding
1 .What’s the price of a ticket to the museum?
2 .The price changes during holidays.
3 .She asked about the ticket price.
2: round-trip
Meaning: A ticket for traveling to a place and coming back.
Sentences Using round-trip for better understanding
1 .He always buys a round-trip ticket.
2 .Round-trip tickets save money.
3 .Is that a round-trip or one-way?
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer: Hi there. I'd like to know the fare to Maple Town, please.
Ticket Officer: For Maple Town, a standard fare is $4.75. First class is $7.50.
Customer: Is there any discount for students or seniors?
Ticket Officer: Yes, students get 20% off with ID. Seniors travel for $3.00.
Customer: That’s helpful. I’m a student, so I’ll use my ID.
Ticket Officer: Perfect. I’ll apply the discount for you.
Examples
1: fare
Meaning: The money paid for a journey on public transport.
Sentences Using fare for better understanding
1 .The bus fare is only $1.50.
2 .Fares are higher during peak hours.
3 .He asked about the train fare.
2: discount
Meaning: A reduced price or special offer.
Sentences Using discount for better understanding
1 .They offer discounts to students.
2 .You’ll get a discount if you book online.
3 .Is there a discount for seniors?