Getting Around: Master Vocabulary and Phrases for Navigating New Places

Question 1

Which option does NOT represent a type of public transportation?

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Bicycle

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Bus

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Train

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Ferry

Question 2

When navigating an unfamiliar city, what is the most crucial factor to bear in mind?

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Maintain composure and avoid panic.

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Carry a map and compass at all times.

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Seek directions from several individuals.

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Avoid relying on technology as it can be distracting.

Question 3

When traveling abroad, which phrase is most polite for asking for directions?

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Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get to the nearest bus stop?

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Where is the bus stop?

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Can you show me the way to the train station?

Question 4

What is the meaning of the sign that says "Salida"?

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Exit

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Information

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Restrooms

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Entrance

Question 5

Which phrase is most useful for navigating a subway system?

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Where is the platform for the blue line?

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How often does the train arrive?

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I need a ticket to the city center.

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Can you tell me which exit leads to the park?

Question 6

To take a taxi to the airport in Spanish, which of the following translations is most accurate?

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Necesito un taxi para ir al aeropuerto.

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¿Dónde puedo encontrar un taxi para el aeropuerto?

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Llévame al aeropuerto en taxi.

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Quiero ir al aeropuerto en taxi.

Question 7

Which gesture is commonly used to hail a taxi in urban areas?

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Waving your arm up and down

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Shouting at the taxi

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Pointing at the taxi

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Making eye contact with the driver

Question 8

When you're lost in a new city, which question is most effective to ask for directions?

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Can you help me find my way?

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I'm looking for the nearest bus stop.

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Where am I?

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How do I get to the city center?

Question 9

Translate this phrase into Spanish: "Turn left at the next intersection"?

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Gire a la izquierda en la próxima intersección.

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Dobla a la izquierda en la próxima esquina.

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Toma la izquierda en el siguiente cruce.

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Gira hacia la izquierda en la siguiente calle.

Question 10

To ask about the cost of a metro ticket in Spanish, which phrase is most appropriate?

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¿Cuánto cuesta un billete de metro?

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¿Dónde puedo comprar un billete de metro?

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¿A qué hora sale el próximo tren?

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¿Qué línea de metro va al centro?

Question 11

To indicate a left turn, which word would you use?

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Left

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Right

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Straight

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Turn

Question 12

If you need to take a bus, which question is most appropriate to ask about the fare?

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How much is the ticket?

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Where can I buy a pass?

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When is the next bus?

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Can you tell me the bus route?

Question 13

To indicate that you need to go straight ahead, which phrase is correct?

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Go straight

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Take the left turn

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Turn right at the corner

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Make a U-turn

Question 14

If you want to know how often a particular bus line comes, which question would you ask?

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How often does the bus come?

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What time is the last bus?

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Where is the bus stop?

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Can I pay with a credit card?

Question 15

To indicate that a place is not close by, which word would you use?

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Far

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Near

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Close

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Away

Question 16

If you want to ask someone to repeat something they said, which of the following phrases is most polite?

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Excuse me, could you repeat that?

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Sorry, I didn't understand.

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Can you speak louder?

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What did you say?

Question 17

To indicate that you need to make a right turn, which of the following phrases is correct?

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Turn right

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Turn left

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Go straight

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Make a U-turn

Question 18

If you want to ask for directions to a specific address, which of the following phrases is most appropriate?

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How do I get to 123 Main Street?

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Excuse me, where is the nearest library?

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Could you tell me the way to the park?

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Pardon me, can you show me the direction to the grocery store?

Question 19

To indicate that a place is very close by, which word would you use?

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Close

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Far

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Away

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Distant

Question 20

Translate the sentence "Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the museum?" into Spanish:

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Perdón, ¿podría decirme cómo llegar al museo?

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Disculpa, ¿sabes cómo llegar al museo?

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Perdone, ¿me podría decir dónde está el museo?

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Lo siento, ¿podría ayudarme a encontrar el museo?

Question 21

On a map, the letter "N" represents:

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North

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South

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East

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West

Question 22

What does the term "destination" refer to?

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Final destination

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Starting point

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Route

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Landmark

Question 23

When using a GPS device, what does "ETA" stand for?

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Estimated Time of Arrival

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Estimated Travel Distance

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Estimated Time of Departure

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Expected Travel Address

Question 24

Translate the phrase "Left turn ahead" into Spanish:

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Izquierda adelante

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Gire a la izquierda

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Dobla a la izquierda

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Vuelta a la izquierda

Question 25

To ask for directions to a specific location, which phrase is most suitable?

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How do I get to the museum?

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Where is the library?

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Excuse me, could you assist me?

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I need to go to the park

Question 26

Which Spanish phrase would you use to ask for directions to the train station?

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¿Cómo llego a la estación de tren?

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Me gustaría encontrar un restaurante.

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Gracias por su ayuda.

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No comprendo español.

Question 27

In a foreign country, the most common way to ask for directions is to:

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Ask a local person: 'Excuse me, can you help me find the nearest bus stop?'

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Ask a police officer: 'Officer, where is the train station?'

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Ask a passerby: 'Hey, do you know where the park is?'

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Ask a taxi driver: 'Can you take me to the nearest taxi stand?'

Question 28

Which of the following is an uncommon mode of transportation in major cities?

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Horse-drawn carriage

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Subway

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Bicycle

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Bus

Question 29

When addressing a stranger in a foreign country, it is appropriate to:

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Use a polite phrase, such as 'Excuse me, sir/madam.'

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Use a casual greeting, such as 'Hey, you!'

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Use a slang expression, such as 'Yo, what's up?'

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Use a friendly greeting, such as 'Greetings, my friend.'

Question 30

When asking for specific directions, it is important to use:

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Clear and specific language.

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Vague and general language.

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Technical and jargon-filled language.

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Body language and gestures only.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using public transportation?

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Always arriving on time.

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Saving money on gas and parking.

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Reducing traffic congestion.

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Providing a more convenient option.

Question 32

What does the symbol of a train on a blue background represent in public transportation?

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Subway

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Bus

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Tram

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Taxi

Question 33

When asking for directions, it is important to:

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Both options A and C

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Be clear and concise in your request.

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Use gestures to support your question.

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Be respectful and patient with the person you are asking.

Question 34

Which of the following is not a typical mode of public transportation?

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Helicopter

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Bus

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Boat

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Train

Question 35

Which phrase would you use to locate the closest bus stop?

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¿Dónde está la parada de autobús más cercana?

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¿Cómo llego a la parada de autobús más cercana?

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Necesito saber dónde está la parada de autobús.

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¿Podrías indicarme cómo llegar a la parada de autobús?

Question 36

When asking for directions in a foreign country, what is the most respectful way to behave?

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Speak politely and be respectful, even if you don't understand the person's response.

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Be loud and use gestures to get the person's attention.

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Use informal language and slang to make it easier for the person to understand you.

Question 37

When navigating a foreign city with limited language skills, which strategy is most effective for overcoming language barriers and communicating with locals?

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Use gestures and body language to convey your message.

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Speak loudly and slowly in your native language.

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Avoid interacting with locals and rely solely on a translation app.

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Pretend to know the language and hope for the best.

Question 38

To ask for directions in a foreign language, which phrase should you use?

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Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?

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Where is the closest restroom?

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Can you give me a map of the city?

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I am lost. Can you help me?

Question 39

In the foreign language, what is the term for "bus stop"?

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parada de autobús

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aeropuerto (airport)

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estación de tren (train station)

Question 40

Conjugate the verb "to go" in present tense, first person singular (I):

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voy

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vas (you go)

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vamos (we go)

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va (he/she/it goes)

Question 41

What does the sign "Salida" indicate?

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Exit

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Restroom

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Entrance

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Information

Question 42

Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

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I need to buy a ticket to Madrid.

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I need buy a ticket to Madrid.

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I need to buying a ticket to Madrid.

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I needs to buy a ticket to Madrid.

Question 43

In a formal setting, which greeting is most appropriate?

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Buenos días, señor/señora. (Good morning, sir/madam.)

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Buenas tardes, amigo/amiga. (Good afternoon, friend.)

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Hola, ¿qué tal? (Hello, how are you?)

Question 44

What does the phrase "cambio de moneda" mean?

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Currency exchange

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Bank

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Money transfer

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ATM

Question 45

To offer assistance politely, how would you ask, "Can I help you?"

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¿Puedo ayudarte?

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¿Me puedes ayudar?

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¿Puedes ayudarme?

Question 46

When asking for a map in the foreign language, which is the most appropriate way to phrase your request?

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Excuse me, could I have a map, please?

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Map, please.

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I want a map.

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Do you have a map?