Taxi-driver: Hello, where do you want to go, sir?
Mr. Smith: Cherry Hotel, please.
Taxi-driver: OK. Is that your luggage?
Mr. Smith: Yes, that’s my suitcase and my bag.
Taxi-driver: Let me put them in the trunk.
Mr. Smith: Thank you. I’ll carry the briefcase myself. (They get in the car.)
Taxi-driver: Oh, sir. Would you please fasten he safety belt?
Mr. Smith: Sure.
Taxi-driver: Here we go. (They’re on their way.) Is this your first time in Shenyang?
Mr. Smith: Yes.
Taxi-driver: You’re here on vacation?
Mr. Smith: Yes. As this is my first time in Shenyang, I would really appreciate it if you could introduce to me some scenic and historical spots here.
Taxi-driver: I’d be glad to. Well, I was born and brought up here, so I practically know the city inside out.
Mr. Smith: That’s wonderful. Say, how about making a deal between us? I’ll hire you for 2 days. You will be my driver and my guide.
Taxi-driver: I’m glad to be at your service.
Mr. Smith: Perfect. Oh, by the way, my name is Frank Smith.
Taxi-driver: How do you do, Mr. Smith? My name is Wu Wenbing.
Mr. Smith: How do you do, Mr. Wu?
Taxi-driver: How much do I pay you?
Mr. Smith: We use meter here. The meter reads 38 yuan and 60 fen.
Taxi-driver: Here’s 40 yuan. Keep the change.
Mr. Smith: Perfect. Oh, by the way, my name is Frank Smith.
Taxi-driver: Thank you. Let me help you with the luggage. What time do you expect me tomorrow?
Mr. Smith: 8:30 in the morning?
Taxi-driver: OK. See you then.
Mr. Smith: See you tomorrow.