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Welcome to twominuteenglish.com. Teaching you English through two-minute lessons.
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In this lesson we will listen to some people renting a car.
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Hello there. I need to rent a car.
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Hi! What size are you thinking?
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Well, err…this is my first rental. What sizes do you have?
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We have compact, medium, and full size, the compact being the cheapest.
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I’m traveling with my wife and little daughter, so a compact will be fine. What are your daily rates?
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For the compact, it’s $29,90 per day, but if you’re renting it for more than seven days, you get a price break.
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Not bad! I’m going to rent it for 10 days.
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In that case, you’ll be paying $19,90 per day.
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Wow! That’s a great discount! I’ll take the compact, then.
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Good choice. May I see your driver’s license and a credit card, please?
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Ok, Mr. Patterson, let’s see…will your wife also drive the car?
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Yes. Since we’re going to Boston for my brother’s wedding, we’ll take turns driving.
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By the way, can I return the car there, or are there extra charges?
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There are no extra charges for that. Where will you return the car in Boston?
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At the Boston airport.
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Very good, Mr. Patterson. You’re all set. Have a safe trip.
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Oh! What about the mileage?
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There is no extra charge for miles, but you must return the car with a full tank of gas, or else they’ll charge you for that.
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Fair enough. Thanks for your help.
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Hello, is it Time Travels?
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Yes. This is Beth, how can I help you?
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I would like to rent a car to take me to the Hotel Shangri-La from Las Vegas airport.
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Sure. May I know your name and your schedule please?
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It’s Suzie Thatcher. I’ll need it at 12 noon today, and I prefer a white limousine.
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That’s not a problem, Ms. Thatcher. The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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Very good. How much is the rental?
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Our rates are $45,00 an hour.
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Okay, that’s fine.
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In case of delays, or any problem, please call us at this number, Ms. Thatcher.
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All right. Thanks for your help.
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Hello. I’d like to rent a limo to take me to the Hotel Shangri-La.
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We have the Luxury Sedan, for 1-4 passengers, and the Stretch Limousine, which fits 1-8 passengers.
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Ok. I’ll go with the Luxury Sedan. What are your rates?
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Well, they’re based on a three-hour rental. The luxury Sedan goes for $55,00 per hour, plus gratuity.
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I just need it to drop me off at the Shangri-La, at Echelon Place.
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That won’t be a problem.
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Will it take long?
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It will just take a moment for the driver to bring the car around. You can have a seat, if you like.
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Thank you.
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Hello there. I need to rent a car.
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What sizes do you have?
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What are your daily rates?
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Can I return the car there, or are there extra charges?
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What about the mileage?
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I’ll need it at 12 noon today, and I prefer a white limousine.
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I’d like to rent a limo to take me to the Hotel Shangri-La.
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I’ll go with the Luxury Sedan. What are your rates?