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Travel Mandarin: Practical Question Cards

Basic transport, dining and accommodation questions, with a practice task for confirming prices and times.

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Transport

请问,这里可以上车吗? — Can I board here?
去[地点]大约需要多长时间? — About how long does it take to reach [place]?
我应该在哪里换乘? — Where should I change?

Dining

请问,这道菜里有花生吗? — Does this dish contain peanuts?
可以不放辣椒吗? — Could you leave out the chilli?
请给我一杯水,谢谢。 — A glass of water, please.

Accommodation

我有预订,想办理入住。 — I have a booking and would like to check in.
请问,最晚几点退房? — What is the latest checkout time?
这个价格包含早餐吗? — Does this price include breakfast?

Check understanding

Repeat a time, price or place using 您的意思是……,对吗? (“You mean …, is that right?”). Ask 可以写下来吗? (“Could you write it down?”) when needed. For allergies, name the ingredient and have the restaurant confirm; a translated phrase cannot guarantee safety.

Role-play one situation and change two details. These are language examples, not current travel, booking or professional advice.

Editorial practice · Updated 2026-10-20. For self-study and discussion; not a school offer, exam specification or guaranteed outcome.