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Giovanna approaches the premises of the boat rental company.Giovanna splashes out, hiring a motor boat for the day.
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Giovanna makes enquiries about boat. Buongiorno. Quanto costa noleggiare una barca?
Good morning. How much is it to hire a boat?

Centotrenta euro al giorno, compresa la benzina e l'assicurazione.
€ 130 a day, petrol and insurance included.

The attendant asks Giovanna for some ID. Mi dà un documento, per favore?
Can I have an ID document, please?

Ecco la mia patente.
Here's my driving licence.

The attendant explains some rules. Deve fare attenzione ai limiti di velocità e deve dare la precedenza alle barche a remi e ai vaporetti.
You must pay attention to the speed limits and must give way to rowing boats and water buses.

Giovanna asks an extra question. E quando devo riportarla?
And when do I have to bring it back?

Deve riportarla prima dell'imbrunire.
You have to bring it back before dusk.

The attendant asks Giovanna to sign the contract. Firmi il contratto, per favore.
Could you please sign the contract?

Ecco, grazie.
Here you are, thanks.

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