流利美国口语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: Grand¹ central station please. I want to catch a 8 o’clock train.

M: I think you will make it if we don’t get stock² 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 avenue³ 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 arrival⁴ 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?

1 grand   

adj.豪华的，宏伟的，壮丽的，主要的，重大的；n.(美俚)一千美元

参考例句：

• The pianist played several pieces of music on a grand piano.钢琴家在一架大钢琴上弹了几首乐曲。
• Come on,I'll give you the grand tour of the backyard.跟我来，我带你去后院来一次盛大的旅游。

2 stock   

n.存货，储备；树干；血统；股份；家畜；adj.存货的；平凡的，惯用的；股票的；畜牧的；vt.进货，采购；储存；供给；vi.出新芽；进货

参考例句：

• The shop takes stock every week on Friday mornings.这家商店每星期五早晨盘点存货。
• Experts have forecast an upturn in the stock market.专家已预测股票市场价格有上升趋势。

3 avenue   

n.林荫道；大街；途径，手段

参考例句：

• This is a shady avenue.这是条林阴大道。
• He drove slowly.The avenue was crowded with people.他慢慢地开车，因为大街上挤满了人。

4 arrival   

n.到达，达到，到达者

参考例句：

• She's impatient for her father's arrival.她急切地盼望着父亲的到来。
• The new arrival was none other than the President.刚到的不是别人，正是总统。