1、情景对话Lesson 4Pubilc Transportation第4课 乘坐公共交通工具1.询问如何乘坐公交工具A: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the National History Museum?B: Certainly,maam. Its near the Science Museum. Are you familiar with the streets around here?A: No. I am a tour leader from China. Today Ill go to visit the museum with
2、 some tourists.B: I see. How would you like to go? Walking?A: I have no idea about it at all. Is it far from the hotel?B: Not really. You just go straight along this street,and after 6 blocks,you will see it on your left.A: How long will that take?B: About 30 minutes on foot.A: How about taking the
3、subway?B: Sure. Its only two stops. Do you know which train to take?A: The A train,is it right? I just looked at the city map.B: Thats right. You get off at the second stop,Cronwell Road,and you will see the National History Museum is opposite the stop.A: What if I take a bus?B: Its rush hour now. T
4、he traffic is terrible. If you take a bus,you may get stuck in the traffic jam.A: I see. Do you know where the nearest subway station is?B: There is one at the corner. Ill take you there.A: That is very kind of you.Thanks a lot.B: Dont mention it. 2.Taking Subways(乘坐地铁)A: Excuse me,sir. Is this the
5、right subway to go to Chinatown?B: Yes. You get off at Canal Street.A: Shall I take the express or local train?B: Take the express. It saves you a lot of time. The local train stops at every station.A: How much is the fare?B: 30 cents. You can get a ticket from the ticket machine.A: What should I do
6、 with the ticket?B: You slip it into the slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get in.A: I see. Thanks a lot.3.Taking Buess and Taxis(乘巴士和计程车)Scene 1A: Excuse me,maam. Does this bus get to the City Square?B: Oh,no. You should take bus No.38.A: Thank you. Where can we take it?B: Near t
7、he mail office.*A: Can we get to the City Square on this bus?C: Yes,get in,sir. Fares,please.A: How much is it?C: Fifty cents each person.A: Here you are. Could you tell us where we should get off?C: Thats the third stop.(About 15 minutes later) This is your stop.A: Thank you. By the way,which bus s
8、hould we change to get to the zoo?B: You can change to bus No.2 at this stop for it.A: I see. Thank you very much.Scene 2A: Hey,taxi.B: Yes,maam. Where to?A: Can you take me to the Park Hotel?B: Sure,maam. May I help you with your luggage?A: No,thanks. Id rather keep this case with me. How long does
9、 it take to get to the hotel?B: About 25 minutes if the traffic is not too heavy.*B: Here we are.A: How much do I owe you?B: Eight dollars and fifty cents.A: Heres nine dollars. Keep the change.B: Thank you.4.When a Traffic Accident Occurs(发生交通事故)A: Hello. Is that the polic station?B: Yes. What can
10、I do for you?A: Were in a traffic accident.B: Where did the accident happen?A: The accident is at the intersection of 50th avenue and Park Road.B: Please keep the scene of the accident intact. Well come right now.A: All right,sir.*B: Who called for the police? What happened here?A: Its me who called
11、 you. We had a traffic accident. A car hit our bus from behind and drove away.B: Were you stopped at a red light?A: Yes. Im pretty sure that the driver did not break any law.B: I see. Did you see the cars plate?A: I am sorry. I was in too much shock.B: Alright. How about the color or the model?A: I
12、think it was a white Volvo.B: Great. May I see your drivers license?A: Sorry,sir. Im not the driver. Im a tour leader from China.B: Where is the driver?A: The driver is seriously injured. He broke his arm. Weve called an ambulance to send him to the hospital already.B: Do you have your passport with
13、 you?A: Yes,sir. Its right in my bag.B: Would you come with us to the police station?A: Why do I need to?B: Well,we need your help for the report.A: Sure. Ill go now.Notes注释解疑1. get off at Canal Street:在康奈街下车2. You slip it into the slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get in.把车票插入旋转栅
14、门上的插槽里,然后推开栅门进入。Turnstile:旋转栅门。3. City Square:市中心广场4. Keep the change.零钱不用找了(留着做小费)5. at the intersection of 50th avenue and Park Road:在第五十林荫大道和帕克路的交叉口。6. keep the scene of the accident intact:保护事故现场7. A car hit our bus from the behind and drove away.一辆车从后面撞上我们的车后跑掉了。8. break any law:违反任何交通规则。9. the cars plate:那辆车的牌照10. a white Volvo:一辆白色的沃尔沃。