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Track 20

Listening 3

1

A: What’s the airport like in your town?

B: Well. it’s only a short distance from the center of town, so that’s good.

A: Yes.

B: And it’s pretty easy to get there. It only costs about $25 by taxi. Or you can take a bus from most of the hotels.

A: Is it a big airport?

B: It’s fairly big, but it’s not a very pleasant place to spend time.

A: How come?

B: There isn’t much to do there. They really should put in some stores and cafes.

A: That would help.

B: Luckily, you don’t have to spend much time there because it usually only takes about 15 minutes to check in and go through security.

2

A: What’s the new airport like?

B: It’s fantastic. Much better than the old one.

A: Is it far from town?

B: Not really. It’s only about 15 miles get there.

A: That’s good.

B: Yes. now I can get out there on a fast train, which makes the trip very comfortable.

A: How nice! What are the facilities like at the airport?

B: It’s almost like a big shopping mall.

There are department stores, shops, a game center, and even a gym.

A: It sounds great.

B: Yeah, it is. The only trouble is it’s always very crowded, so it can lake a while to get through check-in. They really need to add some more check-in counters to speed things up.

3

A: Is the new airport close to town?

B: Yeah. Really close!

A: Does it take long to get to the airport?

B: Well, you have to go by taxi or train, so it depends on how long it takes you to gel a taxi. There are never enough taxis that will go to the airport, so you have to wait for a while.

You can go by train, but it’s not very easy to get on when you’re carrying bags. There really should be a bus service into town.

A: I agree.

B: Yeah, but once you get there, it’s okay. There are lots of good duty-free stores. and the restaurants are pretty good.

Try the Italian restaurant there. It’s excellent.

A: Does it take long to check in?

B: No. Check-in usually goes pretty quickly.

4

A: What do you think of the airport?

B: Well, it’s far from downtown and when the traffic is bad, it can take an hour and a half to get there. The city really needs to build a new airport that is closer to the city.

A: Do you usually drive to the airport?

B: No. I usually take the airport bus.

The bus is pretty nice. It’s clean and comfortable, and it’s a lot cheaper than driving because you don’t have to pay for parking.

A: Is there much to do there while you wait for your flight?

B: Sure. There are a couple of stores that sell souvenirs and magazines. There are also a couple of fast-food places, and they’re fine for coffee and a sandwich.

A: How long does it take to check in?

B: It doesn’t take long. They’re pretty efficient.