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Practical English for Civil Servants - for Elementary Civil Servants

情境對話 Dialogue

Applying for a Permanent Driver’s License

Mary will work in Taipei for several years. She has questions about

using a foreign license to drive in Taiwan. Today she decides to call the
Motor Vehicles Office ( 監理所 ) and talks to Desk Officer Chen.

M ＝ Mary ＝瑪麗

C ＝ Ms. Chen ＝陳科員

C: Good morning.

This is the service line from Motor Vehicles Office, Ms. Chen
speaking.

What can I do for you?

M: I want to apply for an International Driving Permit.

C: How long do you plan to stay in Taiwan?

M: I am working in Taiwan.

I will be here for at least two years.

C: If you plan to stay for over a year, we advise you to change

your U.S. driver’s license to a Taiwan license.

M: Why can’t I change to an International Driving Permit?

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