乘坐公共交通工具英文对话
Road,and you will see the National History Museum is opposite the stop.
A: What if I take a bus?
B: It’s rush hour now. The 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. I’ll take you there.
A: That is very kind of you.Thanks a lot.
B: Don’t mention it.
2.Taking Subways(乘坐地铁)
A: Excuse me,sir. Is this the 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 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 1
A: Excuse me,ma’am. 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 the mail office.
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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: That’s the third stop.(About 15 minutes later) This is your stop.
A: Thank you. By the way,which bus should 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 2
A: Hey,taxi.
B: Yes,ma’am. Where to?
A: Can you take me to the Park Hotel?
B: Sure,ma’am. May I help you with your luggage?
A: No,thanks. I’d rather keep this case with me. How long does it take to get to the hotel?
B: About 25 minutes if the traffic is not too heavy.
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B: Here we are.
A: How much do I owe you?
B: Eight dollars and fifty cents.
A: Here’s 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 I do for you?
A: We’re 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. We’ll come right now.
A: All right,sir.
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B: Who called for the police? What happened here?
A: It’s me who called 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. I’m pretty sure that the driver did not break any law. B: I see. Did you see the car’s plate?
A: I am sorry. I was in too much shock.
B: Alright. How about the color or the model?
A: I think it was a white Volvo.
B: Great. May I see your driver’s license?
A: Sorry,sir. I’m not the driver. I’m a tour leader from China.
B: Where is the driver?
A: The driver is seriously injured. He broke his arm. We’ve called an ambulance to send him to the hospital already. B: Do you have your passport with you?
A: Yes,sir. It’s 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. I’ll 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 car’s plate:那辆车的牌照
10.a white Volvo:一辆白色的沃尔沃。