Setting: Saturday morning at the community center. Rosa just moved to town and visits the information desk, where Sam, a volunteer, helps newcomers. Rosa asks information questions to plan her errands. (About 5 minutes of pair speaking practice.)
Rosa: Excuse me — is this the information desk?
Sam: It is! I'm Sam, the volunteer. What can I help you with?
Rosa: I just moved here. I need to do some things in town, but I don't know where to go.
Sam: That's exactly why we're here. What's first on your list?
Rosa: Where can I mail packages?
Sam: At the post office on Center Street — it's right next to the library.
Rosa: What time does the library open on Sundays?
Sam: At one o'clock in the afternoon. And the post office opens at nine on Saturdays.
Rosa: Good. How much does it cost to mail a package?
Sam: It depends on the size. A small box is about five dollars.
Rosa: I also want to open a checking account. Where is the nearest bank?
Sam: There's a bank across the street from the post office. Very convenient.
Rosa: What do I need to open a checking account?
Sam: Bring your passport and some money for the minimum deposit.
Rosa: What is the minimum deposit?
Sam: It's different at every bank — usually fifty or a hundred dollars.
Rosa: How do I pay at stores? Can I get a debit card?
Sam: Yes. Most banks give you a debit card with a new checking account.
Rosa: One more thing. I bought a used car — where do I go to register my car?
Sam: You register your car at the DMV on Hill Road, about three miles from here.
Rosa: How far is that by bus?
Sam: About twenty minutes. You can pick up bus schedules at the stop sign outside.
Rosa: How often does the bus come here?
Sam: Every fifteen minutes during the day, every thirty at night.
Rosa: Do I need a driver's license for that? I only have my state ID.
Sam: No — you don't need a driver's license to ride the bus. Your state ID is fine.
Rosa: Thank you so much! You answered all my questions, Sam.
Sam: Anytime! Welcome to our community, Rosa.