Taking a taxi in London

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Taking a taxi in London

Warm-up

Have you ever taken a taxi? (Yes, I have. I took one...)

Vocabulary Match

around •• signal
good to know •• helpful
depends •• normally
wave •• about
book •• affected by
usually •• reserve

Vocabulary Answers

aroundabout
good to knowhelpful
dependsaffected by
wavesignal
bookreserve
usuallynormally

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Miho and Raj discuss taking taxis in London, covering payment options, costs, and booking tips for city travel.
Miho:Hi, Raj. Have you ever taken a taxi in London before?
Raj:Yes, I have. It's quite easy. You just need to ________ your hand to stop one.
Miho:Oh, that's ________. Do they take credit cards, or is it cash only?
Raj:Most taxis take credit cards now, but it's always good to ask the driver first.
Miho:How much does it ________ cost to get from the city centre to the airport?
Raj:It can be ________ £50, but it ________ on the traffic and time of day.
Miho:That's a bit expensive. Do you think it's better to ________ a taxi online?
Raj:Yes, booking online can sometimes be cheaper. Plus, you can see the price before you travel.
Miho:Hi, Raj. Have you ever taken a taxi in London before?
Raj:Yes, I have. It's quite easy. You just need to wave your hand to stop one.
Miho:Oh, that's good to know. Do they take credit cards, or is it cash only?
Raj:Most taxis take credit cards now, but it's always good to ask the driver first.
Miho:How much does it usually cost to get from the city centre to the airport?
Raj:It can be around £50, but it depends on the traffic and time of day.
Miho:That's a bit expensive. Do you think it's better to book a taxi online?
Raj:Yes, booking online can sometimes be cheaper. Plus, you can see the price before you travel.

Quiz

  1. What should you do to stop a taxi in London?
  2. Do most taxis in London accept credit cards?
  3. How much does it usually cost to travel from the city centre to the airport?
  4. Why might booking a taxi online be better?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Wave your hand.
  2. Yes, they do.
  3. Around £50.
  4. It can be cheaper and you can see the price before you travel.

True or False

  1. Miho has taken a taxi in London before. T F
  2. Raj thinks booking online is sometimes cheaper. T F
  3. Taxis in London only accept cash. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. True
  3. False

Discussion

  1. Have you ever booked a taxi online?
  2. Do you prefer taking a taxi or public transport? Why?
  3. What is the most interesting place you've visited by taxi?
  4. Have you ever had a funny experience in a taxi?
  5. How do you usually pay for public transportation?

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