Dialogue in taxi
Most of the taxi drivers are willing to talk to their passengers. Maybe it's too boring while driving silnce. They ask many about the passengers not because they're curious about the privacy. Actually they're friendly and talkative. On the other side, talking to them is a good way to improve your Chinese, listening and speaking. Here're some common questions they may ask:
你来北京多久了? Nǐ lái Běijīnɡ duōjiǔ le?
Duōjiǔ means how long.
你做什么工作? Nǐ zuò shénme ɡōnɡzuò?
The reply is "wǒ shì + __job___".
For example: 我是英语老师。Wǒ shì Yīnɡyǔ lǎoshī。(I'm a English teacher.)
你住在哪里? Nǐ zhù zài nǎli ?
Zhù in Chinese means to live in a place, like apartment, house, hotel, etc.
For example: 现在我住在宾馆里。 Xiànzài wǒ zhù zài bīnɡuǎn li. (Now I stay in the hotel.)
在北京有朋友吗? Zài Běijīnɡ yǒu pénɡyou mɑ?
And the reply is yǒu(yes, I have) or méiyǒu(no, I haven't).
你觉得北京怎么样? Nǐ jué de Běijīnɡ zěnmeyànɡ?
Well, people living in Beijing will be very proud and happy if you compliment Beijing.
For example: 我觉得北京漂亮极了。Wǒ juéde Běijīnɡ piàoliɑnɡ jíle。(I think Beijing is so beautiful.)