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ESL之旅行 19 Traveling by Bus

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19 Traveling by Bus

GLOSSARY1

in advance – with anticipation2; ahead of time; before something else happens* The dentist is always very busy, so we need to make our appointments at least four weeks in advance.

terminal3 – station; a large building where buses or trains stop to let people on and off* This hotel will send a car to pick us up from the train terminal when we arrive in Denver.

boarding – the act of getting onto a bus, train, plane, or boat; loading* The airline asks its passengers to arrive for boarding at least one hour before the flight is scheduled to leave.

to reserve – to make arrangements for something to be available for one’s use at a future time so that it is not given or sold to another person* Please reserve a hotel room for next Friday night in Mobile4, Alabama.

first-come, first-serve basis – a way of giving things to customers, so that the first customer to arrive gets to choose which seat he or she wants, other customers have fewer choices, and the last customer doesn’t have a choice* At camp, the bicycles are given to children on a first-come, first-serve basis, so if you want to choose a good bicycle, you need to wake up early.

peak – busy; very active; with the greatest demand; with the most use* November and December are peak months for toysales because many parents are buying toys for their children as Christmas presents.

night service – services that are offered at night, especially transportation that leaves late at night and arrives early in the morning* I think riding buses is boring, so I prefer to use the night service so that I can sleep during the long ride.

stop – the time and place where a bus or train stops moving for a short period of time to pick up new passengers and let other passengers off* The train from Washington, D.C.to Boston has stops in Philadelphia and New York City.

en route – on the way; between two points; while traveling from one place to another* The flight includes breakfast en route from Minneapolis to Houston.

rest stop – a time and place where a bus stops for a short period of time so that people can use the bathroom, buy food and drinks, and walk a little bit* I hope we reach the next rest stop soon because I really need to go to the bathroom!

express – quick and non-stop, or with few stops; rapid*This is the express subway train to downtown, and it makes only three stops instead of seven.

on board – on a bus, train, or boat; carried on a bus, train, or boat* How many people are on board this train?

handler – a person who carries heavy things and helps people move their luggage and other bags onto a bus, train, or boat* The handler hurt his back while lifting a suitcase that was too heavy.

to load – to put many things onto a bus or train, or into the back of a car* Could you please help me load these groceries into the car?

to retrieve5 – to get something back from where it has been kept or stored; to pick up something that belongs to oneself but that one didn’t have for a period of time* You’ll need to bring your receipt6 to retrieve your clothes from the tailor after he has finished fixing them.

have a safe trip – a polite phrase used to wish someone a nice trip or safe travels* Becca’s whole family stood waving as the bus left, shouting “We love you, Becca! Have a safe trip!”

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1. What does the agent mean by, “seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis”?

a) Seats are available only in first class.

b) People who sit in the first seats are served first.

c) Customers can choose their seats as they arrive.

2.  If Samantha wants to get to Myrtle Beach as quickly as possible, which bus should she take?

a) The express bus.

b) The night service bus.

c) Any bus at a peak time.

______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?

peakThe word “peak,” in this podcast, means busyorvery active,with the greatest demand orwith the most use: “At this restaurant, peak dinner hours are between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.” The word “peak” also means the time or place when something is at its best, largest, strongest, or most successful:“The peak of his career was when his book became an international bestseller.” Or, “The organization is at its peak membership7 –it has never had more members than it does right now.” In nature, a “peak” is the pointed8 top of a mountain: “How many people climb to the peak of Mount9 McKinley each year?” A “peak” can also be any pointed shape at the top of something: “She wears her hair in a strange peak over her forehead.”

expressIn this podcast, the word“express” means quick and non-stop, or with few stops: “I wish there were an express train between Portland and Seattle because driving takes too long.” The word “express” can also refer to anything that travels quickly, especially mail delivery10 services: “If I send the package to you via express mail,you will receive it by tomorrow morning.” As a verb, “to express” means to do or say something that makes one’s feelings or thoughts known to other people: “Shimpur isn’t very good at expressing his feelings.” Or, “Arrey expressed to me that she feels frustrated11 at work.” Finally, the word “express” can mean definite or clear, or something that is very openly stated: “Hector’s express wish was that his grandchildren finish college.”

CULTURE NOTEIn the United States, traveling by bus is usually less expensive than traveling by train, plane, or car. Unfortunately, it is also slower and less “luxurious12” (comfortable, with expensive things that make one feel good) than other “modes” (ways) of transportation. If you are going to take a short bus trip, this probably doesn’t matter. However, if you are considering traveling by bus across the country, it’s important to “keep some things in mind” (to think about or be aware of some things).

First, because buses are not luxurious, they aren’t very comfortable. Sometimes the seats are too hard. You can make your trip more comfortable if you wear “sweats” (sweatsuit; very comfortable, informal clothing) and bring a pillow and soft blankets. It’s also a good idea to bring food and drinks for the long trip.

Because bus rides are long and slow, you will want to bring things to “entertain” yourself (to keep one interested in something). If you don’t have “motion sickness” (feelings on nausea13 while being in a moving vehicle), bring something to read. Other goodactivities on a bus include listening to music and doing “crossword puzzles” (games on paper when one puts words in a grid14 based on clues).

Finally, if you are taking a bus across the country, consider reserving one or more hotel rooms where you can restand “refresh” (do something to feel cleaner, rested, and more relaxed) during the trip. Traveling on a bus 24 hours a day isn’t very much fun, and most people want to stop somewhere en route.

______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 2 – a

COMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 330: Traveling by Bus.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode17 330. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

Visit our website at eslpod.com. You can download a Learning18 Guide for this episode that contains all of the vocabulary, definitions19, sample sentences, additional20 definitions, cultural notes, comprehension questions, and a complete transcript15 of everything we say on this episode.

This episode is called “Traveling by Bus.” It’s a dialogue between Samantha and an employee of the bus company; they’re talking about different kinds of bus travel. We’ll go over some vocabulary in this dialogue that you would need if you were going to travel by bus in English. Let’s get started.

[start of dialogue]

(telephone ring)Samantha: Good morning. I had a few questions about buying a bus ticket. Do I need to buy onein advance? Agent: You can, but it’s not necessary. You just need to arrive at the terminal at least an hour before the scheduled departure21 time to buy your ticket. Boarding begins about 15 to 30 minutes before departure.

Samantha: Can I reserve aseat?

Agent: No, seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. I recommend getting there early during peak times, but getting a good seat isn’t usually a problem with the night service buses.

Samantha: I want to go from Charlestown to Myrtle Beach. Do you know how many stops the bus will be making?

Agent: I think that bus makes six stops to pick up passengers en route, but you can check the schedule to be sure. That doesn’t include rest stops and meal stops. If you want to make fewer stops, you can buy a ticket for one of our express buses. Samantha: How many bags can I bring on board? I’ll have two big pieces of luggage.

Agent: You’re allowed two bags. The handler can help you load them upon boarding, but you’re responsible for retrieving22 them when you get off. Can I help you with anything else?

Samantha: No, thanks. Agent: Thank you for calling and have a safe trip. [end of dialogue]

Our dialogue begin with Samantha saying to the employee, we would probably call them the “agent,” who works23 for the bus company, “Good morning. I had a few questions about buying a bus ticket. Do I need to buy one in advance?” When we say you buy something “in advance,” we mean ahead of time, before something actually happens. “The dentist is always very busy, so we need to make our appointments at least four weeks in advance” –before the time of the actual appointment. You can’t just wait and do it on the same day. So, Samantha is asking if she needs to buy a bus ticket in advance –a day, or a week, or sometime before the day that she is going to travel.

The agent says, “You can, but it’s not necessary (you don’t need to). You just need to arrive at the terminal at least an hour before the scheduled departure time to buy your ticket.” The agent is telling Samantha she needs to arrive at the “terminal,” which is another word for the station –the large building where buses or trains stop to let people off in a town, and let people get on the bus or the train. We also use that word “terminal” in an airport; the different parts of the airport are called the “terminal.” Some airports have just one terminal; big airports, like here in Los Angeles, we have eight.

The agent says, “Boarding begins about 15 to 30 minutes before departure.” “To board” means to get on a bus, or to get on a plane, or to get on a train. “Boarding,” then, is the verb for getting onto a bus, train, plane, or perhaps a boat. So, the agent says she can buy the tickets on the same day as long as she buys them at least one hour before the time that the bus leaves –the departure time. “Departure” is when the bus or plane leaves, “arrival” is when it comes to or arrives at a place.

Samantha says, “Can I reserve a seat?” “To reserve” means to make arrangements for something in advance for you to use. You’re asking if you can have a seat assigned24 to you –given to you –so that when you get on the bus you know where your seat is, you’re going to sit in a specific seat. So, she wants to reserve a seat. The agent says, “No (that’s not possible), seating is on a firstcome, first-serve basis.” “Seating (or deciding where you’re going to sit) is on a first-come, first-serve basis.” That expression, “first-come,” means whoever gets there first. “First-serve” means you get to do what you want –you get to, in this case, select your seat. So, the first people who get there are the ones who get to select their seats, and as new people arrive, they can select any seat that hasn’t been taken. We use that expression a lot: “It’s first-come, first-serve,” that means there are no possibilities of reserving a seat –you can’t ask for a specific seat. Most airplanes, for example, have reservations25, and you can reserve a seat. There are some airlines, such as Southwest Airlineshere in California and other states, where it is first-come, first-serve; whoever is in the line first gets to pick the seat first.

The agent says, “I recommend getting to the terminal early during peak hours.” “Peak” (peak) means very busy, when something is being used the most. So, the “peak times” would be the busiest times of, in this case, the terminal where the buses are. The agent says, “getting a good seat isn’t usually a problem with the night service buses.” “Night service,” you can guess, are buses that go at night,versus during the day. I should mention the word “peak” has a couple of different meanings in English; you know what to do, take a look at the Learning Guide for some additional explanations.

Samantha says, “I want to go from Charlestown (Charlestown, South Carolina, in the southeast part of the United States), to Myrtle Beach (which is also located in South Carolina). Do you know how many stops the bus will be making?” A “stop,” as a noun26, is the place where a bus or a train stops for a short time before going on to another place. So for example, if you’re taking a bus between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, the bus might stop at some cities in between to pick up new passengers, or to let some passengers leave who don’t want to go to Boston, who want to go to some city in between Boston and New York. If you have a bus that doesn’t stop, that goes directly from one city to another, we would call that a “nonstop.” If it makes just a couple of stops, or very few stops,you could also call it an “express” bus (express).

So, Samantha is asking how many stops the bus will make. The agent says, “I think it makes six stops to pick up passengers en route.” “En route” (en route -two words) means on the way, in between one place and another. So, in between Charlestown and Myrtle Beachthere are six stops. The agent tells her she can “check the schedule to be sure. That doesn’t include rest stops and meal stops.” A “rest stop” is when you stop after traveling for a long time to let people get out of the bus, stretch their legs, walk around, use a restroom, that sort of thing. A “meal stop” would be a place where you would stop and pick up a meal –something to eat. The agent says, “If you want to make fewer stops, you can buy a ticket for one of our express buses.” That word “express” has a couple of different meanings in English; take a look at the Learning Guide for some additional definitions.

Samantha then asks, “How many bags can I bring on board?” “On board,” means on the bus or on the train –things that you carry with you, bags that you are taking to the place where you are going. The agent says, “You are allowed two bags (two pieces of luggage). The handler can help you load them upon boarding.” The “handler” (handler) is the person that carries, in this case, heavy luggage –helps people put them onto the bus or the train. “The handler can help you load” the luggage; “to load,” in this case, means to put many things onto the bus, or in the back of a car, or on a train.

So, the handler will carry and put the luggage on the bus when you board, or “upon boarding,” when you get on the bus, “but you are responsible for retrieving them when you get off” the bus. “To retrieve” means to get something back from where it has been kept or stored, to pick something up that belongs to you that was being kept in a different place, in this case, below the bus, or on the bottom or back of the bus.

“Can I help you with anything else?” the agent asks. Samantha says, “No, thanks.” The agent says, “Thank you for calling” –she calls on the telephone –“Thank you for calling and have a safe trip.” The expression “have a safe trip” is a polite way of saying “have a good trip.” “Have a safe trip” –have a nice trip. In French, you may say, and we use this expression in English, “bon voyage” –have a good trip, have a safe trip.

Now let’s listen to the dialogue, this time at a normal speed.

[start of dialogue]

(telephone ring)Samantha: Good morning. I had a few questions about buying a bus ticket. Do I need to buy one in advance?

Agent: You can, but it’s not necessary. You just need to arrive at the terminal at least an hour before the scheduled departure time to buy your ticket. Boarding begins about 15 to 30 minutes before departure.

Samantha: Can I reserve a seat?

Agent: No, seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. I recommend getting there early during peak times, but getting a good seat isn’t usually a problem with the night service buses.

Samantha: I want to go from Charlestown to Myrtle Beach. Do you know how many stops the bus will be making?

Agent: I think that bus makes six stops to pick up passengers en route, but you can check the schedule to be sure. That doesn’t include rest stops andmeal stops. If you want to make fewer stops, you can buy a ticket for one of our express buses. Samantha: How many bags can I bring on board? I’ll have two big pieces of luggage.

Agent: You’re allowed two bags. The handler can help you load them upon boarding, but you’re responsible for retrieving them when you get off. Can I help you with anything else?

Samantha: No, thanks. Agent: Thank you for calling and have a safe trip. [end of dialogue]

The script16 for this episode was written by Dr. Lucy Tse. From Los Angeles, California, I’m Jeff McQuillan. Thanks for listening. We’ll see you next time on ESL Podcast.

English as a Second Language Podcast is written and produced by Dr. Lucy Tse, hosted by Dr. Jeff McQuillan. This podcast iscopyright 2007.


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1 glossary of7xy     
n.注释词表;术语汇编
参考例句:
  • The text is supplemented by an adequate glossary.正文附有一个详细的词汇表。
  • For convenience,we have also provided a glossary in an appendix.为了方便,我们在附录中也提供了术语表。
2 anticipation iMTyh     
n.预期,预料,期望
参考例句:
  • We waited at the station in anticipation of her arrival.我们在车站等着,期待她的到来。
  • The animals grew restless as if in anticipation of an earthquake.各种动物都变得焦躁不安,像是感到了地震即将发生。
3 terminal wpGwA     
n.终端机,终点,末端;adj.终点的,按期的,致死的
参考例句:
  • The car has reached its terminal speed and can run faster no longer.这辆车的速度已达到了极限,不能再跑更快了。
  • There's a taxi stand outside the terminal.在终点站的外面有出租车。
4 mobile l6dzu     
adj.可移动的,易变的,机动的;n.运动物体
参考例句:
  • The old lady sits on a mobile chair every morning.那位老妇人每天上午坐在一把可携带使用的椅子上。
  • She's much more mobile now that she's bought a car.自从她买了汽车后,活动量就大多了。
5 retrieve ZsYyp     
vt.重新得到,收回;挽回,补救;检索
参考例句:
  • He was determined to retrieve his honor.他决心恢复名誉。
  • The men were trying to retrieve weapons left when the army abandoned the island.士兵们正试图找回军队从该岛撤退时留下的武器。
6 receipt NUqxw     
n.收据,收条;收到,接到
参考例句:
  • We are in receipt of your letter of the 10th.我们收到了您十日的来函。
  • I asked for a receipt.我要一张收据。
7 membership ECnx7     
n.成员资格,会员全体,从属关系
参考例句:
  • I must renew my membership of the sailing club.我必须延续我的航海俱乐部会员的资格。
  • He made up his mind to apply for membership in the Party.他决心申请入党。
8 pointed Il8zB4     
adj.尖的,直截了当的
参考例句:
  • He gave me a very sharp pointed pencil.他给我一支削得非常尖的铅笔。
  • She wished to show Mrs.John Dashwood by this pointed invitation to her brother.她想通过对达茨伍德夫人提出直截了当的邀请向她的哥哥表示出来。
9 mount 6Fixv     
n.山峰,乘用马,框,衬纸;vi.增长,骑上(马);vt.提升,爬上,装备
参考例句:
  • Their debts continued to mount up.他们的债务不断增加。
  • She is the first woman who steps on the top of Mount Jolmo Lungma.她是第一个登上珠穆朗玛峰的女人。
10 delivery QxhxY     
n.交付;投递;分娩;解救者;演讲的风格
参考例句:
  • The strike caused a great delay in the delivery of the mail.这次罢工严重地延误了邮件的投递。
  • He was employed at the local grocery store as a delivery boy.他受雇于当地杂货店当送货员。
11 frustrated ksWz5t     
adj.挫败的,失意的,泄气的v.使不成功( frustrate的过去式和过去分词 );挫败;使受挫折;令人沮丧
参考例句:
  • It's very easy to get frustrated in this job. 这个工作很容易令人懊恼。
  • The bad weather frustrated all our hopes of going out. 恶劣的天气破坏了我们出行的愿望。 来自《简明英汉词典》
12 luxurious S2pyv     
adj.精美而昂贵的;豪华的
参考例句:
  • This is a luxurious car complete with air conditioning and telephone.这是一辆附有空调设备和电话的豪华轿车。
  • The rich man lives in luxurious surroundings.这位富人生活在奢侈的环境中。
13 nausea C5Dzz     
n.作呕,恶心;极端的憎恶(或厌恶)
参考例句:
  • Early pregnancy is often accompanied by nausea.怀孕期常有恶心的现象。
  • He experienced nausea after eating octopus.吃了章鱼后他感到恶心。
14 grid 5rPzpK     
n.高压输电线路网;地图坐标方格;格栅
参考例句:
  • In this application,the carrier is used to encapsulate the grid.在这种情况下,要用载体把格栅密封起来。
  • Modern gauges consist of metal foil in the form of a grid.现代应变仪则由网格形式的金属片组成。
15 transcript JgpzUp     
n.抄本,誊本,副本,肄业证书
参考例句:
  • A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
  • They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。
16 script 2Z4x4     
n.剧本,广播稿;文字体系;笔迹,手迹
参考例句:
  • It's easy to identify his script.他的笔迹容易辨认。
  • The script is massaged into final form.这篇稿子经过修改已定稿。
17 episode Titzy     
n.(作品的一段)情节,插曲,系列事件中之一
参考例句:
  • The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
  • This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。
18 learning wpSzFe     
n.学问,学识,学习;动词learn的现在分词
参考例句:
  • When you are learning to ride a bicycle,you often fall off.初学骑自行车时,常会从车上掉下来。
  • Learning languages isn't just a matter of remembering words.学习语言不仅仅是记些单词的事。
19 definitions 9fdc1f6b239f0e86ec8651552f2b0683     
定义( definition的名词复数 ); 规定; 清晰(度); 解释
参考例句:
  • Write clear definitions in order to avoid ambiguity. 释义要写清楚以免产生歧义。
  • Definitions in this dictionary are printed in roman type. 这本词典里的释义是用罗马体印刷的。
20 additional rJTyM     
adj.添加的,额外的,另外的
参考例句:
  • It is necessary to set down these additional rules.有必要制定这些补充规则。
  • I think we can fit in an additional room.我想我们可以再加建一间房子。
21 departure uw6xb     
n.离开,起程;背离,违反
参考例句:
  • Do you know what lies behind her sudden departure for London?你知道她突然去伦敦的原因吗?
  • She took over his work after his departure.他离开以后,她接替了他的工作。
22 retrieving 4eccedb9b112cd8927306f44cb2dd257     
n.检索(过程),取还v.取回( retrieve的现在分词 );恢复;寻回;检索(储存的信息)
参考例句:
  • Ignoring all, he searches the ground carefully for any cigarette-end worth retrieving. 没管打锣的说了什么,他留神的在地上找,看有没有值得拾起来的烟头儿。 来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
  • Retrieving the nodules from these great depths is no easy task. 从这样的海底深渊中取回结核可不是容易的事情。 来自辞典例句
23 works ieuzIh     
n.作品,著作;工厂,活动部件,机件
参考例句:
  • We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
  • The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。
24 assigned gyezob     
adj.选定的;被布置的
参考例句:
  • But read-only values are different,in that they are assigned at runtime.但是只读的值是不同的,因为它们是在运行时被赋值的。
25 reservations 6208da147b2e01d2daf532f07477c08b     
n.[法律](权益等的)保留( reservation的名词复数 );预订;保留地;保留意见
参考例句:
  • Most of these workers are American Indians living on reservations. 这些工人中的大多数是住在居留地的美洲印第安人。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Have you made the reservations for our holiday yet? 你为我们度假做好预订安排了吗? 来自《简明英汉词典》
26 noun JHux3     
n.名词
参考例句:
  • What kind of noun is this?这是哪类名词?
  • This word is a collective noun.这个词是个集体名词。
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