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Preparation
Before you watch
Think about the following questions:
- How many different types of transport can you think of?
- What types of transport have Stephen, Ashley and Jazz been on?
- Can you guess what Ashlie’s surprise is?
Now, watch Stephen, Ashlie and Jazz as they travel around London.
Transcript
Transcript
Jazz: Do you know how many different types of transport we have been on today?
Stephen: Well, we arrived on a plane, and then took a train, then a taxi – and now we’re on a boat on the River Thames!
Jazz: Wow - amazing. I didn’t realise people in London travelled around on boats.
Stephen: Well, there’s a lot less traffic on the river and it’s a great way to see the sights.
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Stephen: Ah - there’s Ashlie.
Ashlie: Hi guys. Ah, I’m glad to have these back.
Stephen: Well, here we are!
Jazz: Brilliant. Are we going to the London Eye?
Stephen: We are and I’ve got our tickets!
Ashlie: Oh, what a great surprise, Stephen. I’ve always wanted to go on the London Eye!
Stephen: And the view of London from up there is amazing.
Ashlie: Oh, and the weather’s so good, we’ll be able to see loads.
Jazz: Oh, I can’t wait.
Stephen: There you go mate, the Houses of Parliament. There’s Big Ben. Over there is St Paul’s Cathedral.
Jazz: What a view.
Ashlie: Wow this is amazing. The City looks great from up here.
Jazz: That’s a strange building. What is that?
Stephen: Oh, that’s what we call the Gherkin – is one of London’s famous office blocks.
Jazz: Cool. This is fantastic.
Stephen: And there’s one thing we haven’t done today? Here’s something to remind you of your trip to London.
Jazz: Oh, the London Underground. We haven’t been on the London Underground today. Thank you so much, Stephen. I’m never going to forget this day!
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Ashlie: Let’s get some food, you guys must be hungry. What do you want to do? Shall we get a takeaway or eat in?
Jazz: Sorry? A take-away or eat in? What do you mean?
Ashlie: Eat in, when we eat in the restaurant or take-away, when we take the food home with us.
Jazz: OK. Let’s get take-away, shall we?
Ashlie: So what do you fancy then, Pizza?
Jazz: Pizza’s good.
Stephen: Yes, pizza sounds good. And I know a great place right near the flat.
Ashlie: Oh no! You guys are never going to believe this… I’ve left my purse on the London eye!
Hello Tina Nguyen
In this context, 'takeaway' is food cooked in a restaurant or shop that you eat in a different place (for example, at home, in the office or in a park).
All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello nikoslado
I've made a note. Thanks for your feedback!
All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi Veny,
Yes, that's also fine. Glad you find the site helpful!
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi Stephane,
The phrase 'there/here you go' is a fixed expression. It means the same as 'there/here you are' and we use it when we are giving something to someone or meeting their request in some way. In this case Stephen is 'giving' the visitors the view they want: Look, there you go, it's the Houses of Parliament.
'Mate' here is just a friendly term. It means the same as friend but is more informal.
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team