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走捷径

Where are you going?

I'm taking a shortcut.

But I don't usually take this way.

It's much faster.

I doubt it.

Trust me. I know this area very well.

Is this going to cost more?

Actually, it will be cheaper.

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乘出租车

Taxi!

Get on, please. Where do you want to go?

Thank you! Please hurry! I'm late. Can I get to the Battery Park before 4?

All right, Miss. I think we'll get there if there are no delays along the way.

How exactly do you figure out the car fare?

According to the kilometer age. The first 5 kilometers are 4 dollars. And every kilometer extra cost you 50 cents.

Oh, I see!

Here we are, Miss.

Thank you. How much do I owe you?

You owe me 19 dollars.

That's 20 dollars. Keep the change.

Thank you!