tonbo translations

Two sisters are at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Linda: I am so glad to have the afternoon off to spend with you Carol!
Carol: Oh, me too! Thanks for meeting me here. I haven’t been here for a while.
Linda: It was a great idea. Which floor should we start on first? (Looking at the map)
Carol: I always love to start from the old and go to the new. Let’s check out the Egyptian Art exhibits first.
Linda: Cool, I love Egyptian art, especially the mummies.
Carol: Me too!
Linda: Then we can go to the third floor, it has Renaissance art.
Carol: On the way down, on the second floor are the impressionists. Manet is my favorite.
Linda: Sounds like a plan, but do you know what?
Carol: Huh?
Linda: I’m feeling a little bit peckish – how about a snack in the café first?
Carol: Sure! The mummy sure isn’t going anywhere!
Linda: Come on, let’s go!

Customer: Hi, may I buy some stamps?
Clerk: How many would you like?
Customer: Two postcard stamps and one international stamp.
Clerk: That’s eight dollars please.
Customer: Here you are.
Clerk: Out of ten? That’s two dollars change. Thank you, have a nice day.
Customer: You too.

At the post office
Clerk: Hello, how may I help you?
Customer: Hi, I would like to mail this package.
Clerk: Okay, where would you like to send it?
Customer: I’d like to send it to Ukraine.
Clerk: Certainly, how would you like to send it?
Customer: By normal post.
Clerk: Uh-huh, that’ll be twenty four bucks.
Customer: Thanks a lot.
Clerk: No problem.

Telephone conversation between two friends, one in the city and one in the country
David: How do you like living in the big city?
Maria: There are many things that are better than living in the country.
David: Can you give me some examples?
Maria: Well, it’s certainly more interesting than the in country. There is so much more to do and see!
David: Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the country.
Maria: That’s true. People in the city aren’t as open and friendly as those in the countryside.
David: I’m sure that the country is more relaxed, too!
Maria: Yes, the city is busier than the country. However, the country is much slower than the city.
David: I think that’s a good thing!
Maria: Oh, I don’t. The country is so slow and boring! It’s much more boring than the city.
David: How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than the city?
Maria: Oh, yes. The city is much more expensive than the country.
David: Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city.
Maria: Yes, it’s cleaner and less dangerous in the country. But, the city is so much more exciting. It’s faster, crazier and more fun than the country.
David: I think YOU are crazy for moving to the city.
Maria: Well, I’m young now. Maybe when I’m married and have children I’ll move back to the country.

Front Desk Clerk: Good evening. Can I help you?
Tourist: Yes, please. I’d like a room for the night.
Front Desk Clerk: Would you like a single room or a double room?
Tourist: A single room, please. How much is it?
Front Desk Clerk: It’s $55 per night.
Tourist: Can I pay by credit card?
Front Desk Clerk: Certainly. We take Visa or Master Card. Could you fill in this form, please?
Tourist: Do you need my passport number?
Front Desk Clerk: Yes, and your address and signature, please.
Tourist fills out the form
Tourist: Here you go .
Front Desk Clerk: Here’s your key. Your room number is 212. The elevator is down the hall, to your right.
Tourist: Thank you.
Front Desk Clerk: You’re welcome! If you need anything, dial 0 for reception. Have a good stay!

Kim: I cannot find the History Museum.
Emma: Me either.
Emma: I wonder where it is.
Kim: I don’t know. Should we ask someone for help?
Emma: Yes, let’s ask someone for directions.
Kim: Excuse me…do you know where the History Museum is?
Stranger: Yes. You should go four blocks west and then turn right at the McDonald’s. Then, go down two blocks and the History Museum will be on your right.
Kim: Oh, thank you for your help!
Stranger: No problem. Good luck.