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38 [thirty-eight]

In the taxi

38 [trentotto]	In taxi / tassì

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The language of animals

When we want to express ourselves, we use our speech. Animals have their own language as well. And they use it exactly like us humans. That is to say, they talk to each other in order to exchange information. Basically each animal species has a particular language. Even termites communicate with each other. When in danger, they slap their bodies on the ground. This is their way of warning each other. Other animal species whistle when they approach enemies. Bees speak with each other through dancing. Through this, they show other bees where there is something to eat. Whales make sounds that can be heard from 5,000 kilometers away. They communicate with each other through special songs. Elephants also give each other various acoustic signals. But humans cannot hear them. Most animal languages are very complicated. They consist of a combination of different signs. Acoustic, chemical and optical signals are used. Aside from that, animals use various gestures. By now, humans have learned the language of pets. They know when dogs are happy. And they can recognize when cats want to be left alone. However, dogs and cats speak very different languages. Many signals are even exact opposites. It was long believed that these two animals simply didn't like each other. But they just misunderstand each other. That leads to problems between dogs and cats. So even animals fight because of misunderstandings…

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Please call a taxi.	M_ c_i_m_ u_ t_s_ì_ p_r f_v_r_. Mi chiami un tassì, per favore. M_ c_____ u_ t_____ p__ f______ Mi chiami un tassì, per favore. __ ______ __ ______ ___ _______ Mi chiami un tassì, per favore.
What does it cost to go to the station?	Q_a_t_ c_s_a f_n_ a_l_ s_a_i_n_? Quanto costa fino alla stazione? Q_____ c____ f___ a___ s________ Quanto costa fino alla stazione? ______ _____ ____ ____ _________ Quanto costa fino alla stazione?
What does it cost to go to the airport?	Q_a_t_ c_s_a f_n_ a_l_a_r_p_r_o_ Quanto costa fino all’aeroporto? Q_____ c____ f___ a_____________ Quanto costa fino all’aeroporto? ______ _____ ____ ______________ Quanto costa fino all’aeroporto?

Please go straight ahead.	S_m_r_ d_r_t_o_ p_e_o_ Sempre diritto, prego. S_____ d_______ p_____ Sempre diritto, prego. ______ ________ ______ Sempre diritto, prego.
Please turn right here.	Q_i g_r_ a d_s_r_, p_r f_v_r_. Qui giri a destra, per favore. Q__ g___ a d______ p__ f______ Qui giri a destra, per favore. ___ ____ _ _______ ___ _______ Qui giri a destra, per favore.
Please turn left at the corner.	A_l_a_g_l_ g_r_ a s_n_s_r_, p_r f_v_r_. All’angolo giri a sinistra, per favore. A_________ g___ a s________ p__ f______ All’angolo giri a sinistra, per favore. __________ ____ _ _________ ___ _______ All’angolo giri a sinistra, per favore.

I’m in a hurry.	H_ f_e_t_. Ho fretta. H_ f______ Ho fretta. __ _______ Ho fretta.
I have time.	H_ t_m_o_ Ho tempo. H_ t_____ Ho tempo. __ ______ Ho tempo.
Please drive slowly.	V_d_ p_ù p_a_o_ p_r f_v_r_. Vada più piano, per favore. V___ p__ p_____ p__ f______ Vada più piano, per favore. ____ ___ ______ ___ _______ Vada più piano, per favore.

Please stop here.	S_ f_r_i q_i_ p_r f_v_r_. Si fermi qui, per favore. S_ f____ q___ p__ f______ Si fermi qui, per favore. __ _____ ____ ___ _______ Si fermi qui, per favore.
Please wait a moment.	A_p_t_i u_ m_m_n_o_ p_r f_v_r_. Aspetti un momento, per favore. A______ u_ m_______ p__ f______ Aspetti un momento, per favore. _______ __ ________ ___ _______ Aspetti un momento, per favore.
I’ll be back immediately.	R_t_r_o s_b_t_. Ritorno subito. R______ s______ Ritorno subito. _______ _______ Ritorno subito.

Please give me a receipt.	M_ d_a l_ r_c_v_t_, p_r f_v_r_. Mi dia la ricevuta, per favore. M_ d__ l_ r________ p__ f______ Mi dia la ricevuta, per favore. __ ___ __ _________ ___ _______ Mi dia la ricevuta, per favore.
I have no change.	N_n h_ s_i_c_o_i_ Non ho spiccioli. N__ h_ s_________ Non ho spiccioli. ___ __ __________ Non ho spiccioli.
That is okay, please keep the change.	V_ b_n_ c_s_, i_ r_s_o è p_r L_i_ Va bene così, il resto è per Lei. V_ b___ c____ i_ r____ è p__ L___ Va bene così, il resto è per Lei. __ ____ _____ __ _____ _ ___ ____ Va bene così, il resto è per Lei.

Drive me to this address.	M_ p_r_i a q_e_t_ i_d_r_z_o_ Mi porti a questo indirizzo. M_ p____ a q_____ i_________ Mi porti a questo indirizzo. __ _____ _ ______ __________ Mi porti a questo indirizzo.
Drive me to my hotel.	M_ p_r_i a_ m_o a_b_r_o_ Mi porti al mio albergo. M_ p____ a_ m__ a_______ Mi porti al mio albergo. __ _____ __ ___ ________ Mi porti al mio albergo.
Drive me to the beach.	M_ p_r_i a_l_ s_i_g_i_. Mi porti alla spiaggia. M_ p____ a___ s________ Mi porti alla spiaggia. __ _____ ____ _________ Mi porti alla spiaggia.

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