流利美國口語4.3
W: Is this the right bus for the beach?
M: No, you are going the wrong way. You want the number 11. It stops in front of the post office. You can get one at the next stop.
W: Is it a long ride?
M: Not that long.
Dialogue 2.
W: Is this the right bus for Pacific Boulevard?
M: No, you should have taken the number 709 bus. You can get one at the next stop.
W: How long does it take to get there?
M: It only takes a few minutes.
Dialogue 3.
M: Canada airport please. I have to be there by 7 o’clock.
W: We shouldn’t have any trouble if the traffic isn’t too heavy. OK. That will be 15 dollars please.
M: Is it a tip included?
W: No, sir.
M: Thanks a lot. Here is 20 dollars. Keep the change.
Dialogue 4.
W: Grand central station please. I want to catch a 8 o’clock train.
M: I think you will make it if we don’t get stock in a traffic jam. This is it. That’s 7 dollars 50 please.
W: Thank you very much. Here is 10 dollars. Give me one dollar back please.
Dialogue 5.
W: Which line do I take for Wall Street?
M: I am afraid there is no through subway available. And you’d better take the 7th avenue express, the number 2.
W: How do I get down to it? And which platform is it on?
M: Take the elevator and then go to the right.
W: And where do I get the train?
M: Just go down those steps and follow the signs.
Exercise.
1. Where does this bus go?
2. It is for the city hall.
3. Where should I get off?
4. I am a new arrival here.
5. What’s the fare?
6. How long is the ride?
7. You can get one at the next stop.
8. Which train do I take to Wall Street please?
9. Can you tell me the best way to get to China town?
10. At what station shall I change trains?
11. How do I get down to the subway station?
12. Take the escalator and then go to the left.
13. Which platform is it on?
14. Go down the stairs over there.
15. Is a tip included?
