Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 2Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BARTStranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park it’s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costs a lot more.Tom: We’re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare isStranger: There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are you interested in Denise: Oh, gee, I’m not sure. We’re from out of town. We’re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is thatStranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I’m sure that’s the one you want.Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this down Tom: What is there to write down, Denise The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown BerkeleyStranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.Tom: Two sixty-five That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!Denise: You think that’s expensive Tom from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.Tom: Yeah, but that’s an hour ride. You really get your money’s worth. Stranger: Yeah…Uh…Well, did your sister explain which train to takeTom: Berkeley. WE take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, rightStranger: Well, no actually. That’s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on this map. Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station. Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is itDenise: It’s 8:15.Stranger: You can’t go directly to Berkeley from San Francisco after 8:04. Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catchStranger: Don’t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the Pittsburg line to the 12th Street Station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister’s house.Denise: We want to be there by 9 o’clock. If we have to transfer, w e might be late. Do you think we’ll make it in timeStranger: It doesn’t take that long. Let’s see; there’s a train from here at 8:18. It arrives at the 12th Street Oakland station at 8:34. You can get a Richmond train right away at 8:34, and you’ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46.Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.Tom: Thank you ve ry much for your help, Miss. You’re a very kind young lady. Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You’d better hurry so you don’t miss it!Part ThreeExercise 3AThe BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area. T he trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will be arriving.Exercise 3C1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza That’s JFK Bo ulevard to Town Plaza.2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue That’s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.3. How much does it cost an dhow long does it take to go from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street Again, that’s bot h the fare and time from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.4. How much is a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky Street That’s a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky.5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street Again, how much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It’s twelve noon and you just got on the train. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station Again, it’s twelve noon and you’re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers That’s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers.9. 9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 Pm Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 PM10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal Again, that’s the time from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125th Street Again, which trains do no stop at 125th Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now What time will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street Again, using the time now, when will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th StreetPart FourExercise 11. Was her flight from New York on time2. Did you get the rental car information3. Which bus do I take to go downtown4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger6. Are you going to call the travel agent today7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus8. Where are you going after the meeting9. What did you do with your extra ticket10. Were you going to go to the airport aloneExercise 21. What time did the plane arrive2. How often do you take the bus3. Did someone meet them at the airport4. Why didn’t she tell us she would be late5. Who will pay for the extra ticket6. Were you at the bus station yesterday7. How far is it from here to New Jersey8. Which bus do you think we should take9. Whose purse was left on the bus10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus stationPart FiveExercise 11. How much is the fare to Kansas ST.2. When is the next Yonkers train3. Does this bus go to City Hall4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane5. Which line do I need to take to get to the Macarthur Station6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is7. What’s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stopsExercise 2:1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.3. A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $.4. We’re sorry, but the 12:10 train Riverdale will be six minutes late.5. The bus from Los Angles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.6. The next Fremont train will leave from platfor number 4 in half an hour.Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to goA: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson AuditoriumB: That’s $ one way, but you can’t go directly there after 6:00 PM. You’ll have to take a Lenox train at that hour and then transfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station.2．Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leaveA: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leaveB: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedule says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d bette r hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.2. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children A: May I help youB: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on goingB: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your partyB: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15th.Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. WE’re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten mnutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catcha #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.。