[00:00.00]339 Aboard a Train
[00:04.55]Is someone occupying this seat?
[00:07.65]Is this seat taken?
[00:10.76]Is this the right train to New York?
[00:13.56]May I ask you where you are going?
[00:17.03]A: Is someone occupying this seat?
[00:22.28]B: No, sir. Please... May I ask you where you are going?
[00:26.12]A: I'm going to London.
[00:28.50]B: Oh, are you?
[00:29.96]A: I'm going there for a conference. I am afraid I won't have time for sightseeing.
[00:36.05]B: Oh that's too bad.
[00:38.79](On the train)
[00:41.09]Mr. Smith: Excuse me. Is this the right train for New York?
[00:45.64]Stranger: No. It is going in the opposite direction.
[00:49.24]Mr. Smith: Oh, no! I've got on the wrong train.
[00:53.16]I have an important meeting to attend at 9 o' dock. What shall I do?
[00:58.72]Stranger: You can get off at the next stop and wait for a train bound for New York.
[01:03.53]Mr. Smith: I see. How soon will the train come, do you know?.
[01:06.87]Stranger: Sorry, I don' t know. But I think you can ask the clerk there after you get off.
[01:13.14]Mr. Smith: That's the only thing I can do now. Thank you for telling me.
[01:18.86]Stranger: You are welcome.
[01:25.47]340 On an Airplane
[01:26.15]Could you direct me to my seat?
[01:28.14]May I see your boarding pass, please?
[01:31.32]I've never flown before. What if I get sick?
[01:35.32]A: Good morning. Welcome Aboard!
[01:41.02]B: Thank you. Could you direct me to my seat?
[01:44.44]A: Sure. May I see your boarding pass, please?
[01:47.42]B: Yes, here it is.
[01:48.75]A: It's 0-F. Well, your seat is in the middle of the cabin on the left.
[01:56.04]This way, please... Here we are. The window seat, sir.
[02:01.50]B: Thank you very much.
[02:03.66]A: You're welcome.
[02:04.47](Don and Bob are on a plane to Los Angeles.)
[02:10.53]Bob. What's the terrible noise?
[02:14.14]Don: The engines. The crew is warming them up. We' re about to take off.
[02:19.08]Bob: Now my ears hurt. I suppose that's the atmospheric pressure.
[02:23.83]How many things can happen to you in an airplane?
[02:27.85]Don: Nothing serious is going to happen to you. Just sit back and relax.
[02:33.70]Attendant: Excuse me. Do you want headphones for the movie?
[02:38.25]Don: We sure do. By the way, this is a direct flight, isn't it?
[02:43.29]Attendant: No, there's a stopover in Vancouver.
[02:47.47]Bob: Don, I feel much better now,
[02:50.42]but what do you suppose we should do if something happens m the pilot?
[02:54.68]Don: The co-pilot will take over. These big planes always carry two pilots.
[02:59.75](Later...)
[03:02.36]Attendant: We will be arriving at Los Angeles shortly. For your own safety, please fasten your seat belts.
[03:13.80]Don: Bob, did you enjoy the flight?
[03:15.89]Bob: It wasn't that terrible.
[03:18.35]341 Aboard a Ship
[03:22.27]I like traveling by sea.
[03:24.59]Shall we go out an the upper deck?
[03:28.22]I hope we shan't have a rough passage.
[03:31.64]The sea seems quite calm.
[03:33.81]A.I like traveling by sea. It is not the first time for me to go on an ocean voyage. And I don't get seasick.
[03:45.25]B: I believe the sea is calm at this time of the year.
[03:48.83]A: Are you a good sailor?
[03:51.18]B: I believe so.
[03:55.28]A: Shall we go out on the upper deck?
[03:56.56]B: OK. Let's go.
[03:58.29](Hugh is on board a ship with Jason. Now he is chatting with Jason. )
[04:06.47]Hugh: The channel boats are quite fast, aren't they?
[04:10.49]Jason: Yes, very. They make the trip in about an hour.
[04:13.36]Hugh: I hope we siren' t have a rough passage.
[04:17.62]Jason: No, I hope not. I want to have a deck chair and enjoy the crossrag.
[04:22.45]Hugh: That's a good idea.
[04:25.95]Jason: The sea seems quite calm, so there will be no fear of seasickness.
[04:30.84]Are you much given to mal der mer?
[04:34.78]Hugh: Yes, unfortunately I' m very much subject to it.
[04:39.22]Jason: I'm not a very good sailor, either. My mother is a dreadfully poor sailor.
[04:45.91]In fact, she never takes a voyage unless she has to.
[04:50.74]I am better than that, but even on the Pacific, after ten days of it, I can still find my sea legs.
[04:58.06]Well, happily we shall have a smooth passage today.
[05:02.94]Hugh: Yes, this little boat gets up a fine speed, and I think we'll soon get to the land.
[05:10.52]Jason: Yeah, I am of the same opinion.
[05:14.54]342 Bus Stop
[05:19.37]Does this bus get to Washington Square?
[05:24.02]Is this the right bus to Washington Square?
[05:27.78]Where can I take a bus to Washington Square?
[05:31.99]Where can I get a ticket?
[05:34.55]A; Excuse me, does this bus get to Washington Square?
[05:42.20]B: Yes, it does.
[05:43.35]A: When will the bus leave?
[05:46.20]B: In two minutes.
[05:47.66]A; But where do I get a ticket?
[05:49.81]B: On the bus. The conductor collects the fares. Well, what are you waiting for? Get on the bus quickly.
[05:57.64]A: OK. Thank you.
[05:59.78](Henry wants to take a long-distance bus to Boston.
[06:05.66]Now he is askingthe clerk some questions at the bus station. )
[06:09.66]Henry: Excuse me. What time does the next bus for Boston leave?
[06:15.07]Clerk: It leaves at 8:30.
[06:16.58]Henry: I see. Are there any seats available?
[06:20.26]Clerk: Just a moment, please. Yes, you can have a seat.
[06:23.66]Henry: Good. How much is a one-way ticket?
[06:26.38]Clerk: It's 38 dollars.
[06:28.21]Henry: All fight. Here's 40 dollars.
[06:31.39]Clerk: Here's your ticket and change.
[06:34.32]Henry: Thank you. Which gate should I go to for the bus?
[06:37.61]Clerk: Go to gate number 2.
[06:40.48]Henry: Thank you very much.
[06:41.66]Clerk: Don't mention it.
[06:42.96]343 Railway Station
[06:47.95]Does this train go to Victoria?
[06:53.36]Is this the right train for Victoria?
[06:56.57]Aren't there any trains after 19:05?
[07:01.72]Can you tell me where I can got the 18:55 train to New York?
[07:07.52]A: Excuse me. Does this train go to the Bronx?
[07:13.97]B: No, it doesn't. It goes to Queens. You want the Number 4 train.
[07:19.80]A: The Number 4 train?
[07:22.51]B: Yes.
[07:23.12]A: Can you tell me where I can get it?
[07:24.97]B: Sure. It's on track 2.
[07:28.13]A: Thanks very much.
[07:29.67](Steve wants to go to New York, and he is at the railway station buying a Pullman ticket to New York. )
[07:38.50]Steve: I' d like to have a Pullman ticket to New York.
[07:42.60]Clerk: Which train do you want to take?
[07:44.54]Steve: The 18:05 train.
[07:46.94]Clerk: Sorry. There aren't any tickets available for the 18:05 train.
[07:52.40]Steve: When is the next train to New York?
[07:55.61]Clerk: The next train will leave at 20:20, and get in New York in the small hours of the morning.
[08:02.38]Steve: Is there an express before then?
[08:05.30]Clerk: Yes, there is one that leaves at 19:07, but you'll have to make a connection at Albany.
[08:12.98]Steve: Well, I guess I'll just hang around for a while
[08:19.41]and see if there's any minute cancellation for the 20:05 Pullman.
[08:23.64]Clerk: That' s a good idea. Take a chance.
[08:25.05]344 Airport
[08:30.15]Where can I check in?
[08:32.60]Where can I get the 8:30 flight to Chicago?
[08:36.91]When is the next flight to Chicago?
[08:40.28]A: Excuse me. Where can I get the 8.30 flight to Chicago?
[08:47.28]B: I'm sorry, but the 8:30 flight to Chicago just left.
[08:52.22]A: Oh, no! I missed the flight!
[08:55.56]B: I' m afraid so.
[08:57.39]A: When is the next flight to Chicago?
[08:59.61]B: Let's see. It's 9.45.
[09:03.50]A: Thank you very much.
[09:05.57](It's the first time for John to take a flight. Now he is at the airport
[09:13.43]and talking with the clerk at the airport. )
[09:15.60]John: Excuse me. Where can I check in?
[09:18.52]Clerk: Where are you going, sir?
[09:20.69]John: I'm going to England by Flight B.E. 98?.
[09:24.61]Clerk: We are checking in here. May I have your ticket?
[09:29.03]And your health certificate, and your luggage, please.
[09:33.18]John: Here you are.
[09:33.83]Clerk: This is your luggage check, which you must show when you disembark at your destination,
[09:38.93]and here is your boarding pass and your ticket.
[09:43.05]John: Thanks.
[09:44.15]Clerk: Now could you wait until your flight is called? There are about twenty-five minutes to go.
[09:50.73]John: I'm a little nervous. I have never flown before.
[09:54.05]Clerk: There is nothing at all to worry about. Once you're up in the air,
[09:58.88]it' s just like sitting in your own living room. It' s going to be a very pleasant flight.
[10:04.55]John: All right, good-bye.
[10:06.28]345 Seaport
[10:12.55]Thank you so much for coming to see me off.
[10:16.28]You should get on board immediately. I hope you' II have a pleasant voyage.
[10:23.20]There goes the siren. You should get ready to board.
[10:26.63]A: Thank you so much for coming to see me off.
[10:31.98]B: Don't mention it. And at what pier is the steamer?
[10:36.24]A: Pier No. 2.
[10:38.54]B: When will the ship sail?
[10:42.87]A: The ship sails in ten minutes.
[10:45.56]B: Then you should get on board immediately. I hope you'll have a pleasant voyage.
[10:48.12]A: Thank you. I must go now.
[10:50.84]B: Remember to write to me.
[10:52.64](Joe is a Chinese guide. Now he is seeing off his guest, Adam, at the seaport.)
[11:00.95]Joe: When does the boat push off?.
[11:04.08]Adam: 1:30. There's half an hour to go.
[11:06.70]Joe: How do you enjoy your trip in China?
[11:09.41]Adam: It' s great. I've had a very enjoyable stay in China.
[11:13.80]I've been to many tourist attractions and places of historical interest.
[11:19.11]What's more, I've picked up some Chinese from Mr. Zhang.
[11:22.97]Joe: Did you make many Chinese friends?
[11:26.73]Adam: Sure thing. This trip has really been very impressive to me.
[11:29.97]Joe: Wonderful. You're welcome to return to China.
[11:35.01]Adam: Certainly I'll come again. Hope we'll keep in much.
[11:39.19]Joe: So do I. Ah, there goes the siren. You should get ready to board.
[11:44.68]Adam: OK. Good-bye, Joe.
[11:46.77]Joe: Good-bye. Bon voyage!
[11:51.29]346 Gas Station
[11:55.31]Fill it up please.
[11:58.55]I'd like to have my car refilled.
[12:00.74]A: May I help you, sir?
[12:06.41]B: Yes, I'd like my car refilled.
[12:08.97]A: Regular or unleaded?
[12:10.83]B: Regular please.
[12:12.29]A: How many gallons do you want?
[12:15.29]B: 10 please.
[12:16.84]A: All right. Wait a moment, please.
[12:18.66](John wants to refill his car at a gas station.)
[12:23.89]Attendant: May I help you, sir?.
[12:25.40]John: Yes, I' d like to get some gas.
[12:28.51]Attendant: Regular or Ethel?
[12:30.89]John: Regular. My car runs all right on cheaper gas.
[12:35.38]Attendant: How many gallons do you want?
[12:37.08]John: Fill it up.
[12:38.18]Attendant: Sorry, sir. We have to radon the sale of gas to five gallons
[12:43.87]for a buyer because of the energy crisis.
[12:45.78]John: I see. Well, I guess I'll have to cut down my gas consumption. Just give me four gallons, please.
[12:54.11]Attendant: All right. Shall I check under the hood?
[12:57.67]John: Yes, please.
[12:58.55]Attendant: You're a quart low.
[13:00.80]John: Give me a quart of light oil.
[13:03.88]Attendant: Yes, sir. Here are the sales slip and some trading stamps.
[13:08.58]John: Thank you.
[13:09.97]347 Traffic
[13:15.66]How about the bus system in your city?
[13:18.85]The subway is cheap, fast, and comfortable.
[13:23.50]The traffic in London is pretty bad.
[13:26.82]All big cities have bad traffic and a lot of noise.
[13:31.28]A: How about the traffic system in your city?
[13:37.74]B: Oh, It's terrible. The buses are always crowded and slow.
[13:43.41]A: It's the same here. There are a lot of traffic jam, especially during the rush hours.
[13:49.99]And a lot of noise, too.
[13:51.66]B: All big cities have bad traffic and a lot of noise, I guess.
[13:55.27](Mark has just come back from Beijing, and now he is talking about the traffic in Beijing with Linda. )
[14:06.13]Linda: Hi, Mark. Where have you been these days? I haven't seen you for a week.
[14:11.72]Mark: I've just come back from Bering.
[14:13.89]Linda: Oh, really. What do you think of Beijing?
[14:16.14]Mark: Well, Beijing is a big modem city. I'm especially impressed by its efficient traffic system.
[14:24.13]Linda: OK, tell me more about it.
[14:26.12]Mark: The traffic in Beijing is pretty good. You can go everywhere by bus, subway, or taxi.
[14:33.22]Linda: Is the bus fare expensive?
[14:35.70]Mark: No, the bus system is inexpensive and efficient.
[14:39.93]Besides, the subway is cheap, too, and it is fast and comfortable.
[14:44.79]Linda: How about the taxi?
[14:46.70]Mark: The taxi is a little expensive, but the driver is very kind to passengers.
[14:52.87]They can even talk with passengers in English.
[14:55.50]Linda: Unbelievable. I'll go there some day to see with my own eyes.
[15:00.78]348 Travelling
[15:06.63]How was your trip?
[15:09.64]What do you think of this city?
[15:11.75]It was wonderful!
[15:13.87]How long did you stay there?
[15:16.35]A: Hi, how was your trip to the United States?
[15:22.67]B: It was wonderful! I really enjoyed it.
[15:26.25]A: How long were you there?
[15:28.55]B:1 was there for about a month.
[15:30.87]A: Great! And did you go to New York?
[15:34.03]B: Yes, It's a glamorous and exciting city.
[15:38.03]A: How I wish I could go there sometime.
[15:40.93](Bob just came back from San Francisco, and now Susan is asking Bob about his trip.)
[15:49.63]Susan. Bob! How was your trip? I'm dying to hear all about it.
[15:54.98]Bob: It was wonderful, Susan. I really love it.
[15:57.91]Susan: So, what did you think of San Francisco?
[16:01.10]Bob: Beautiful. Have you ever been there?
[16:03.84]Susan: No, I haven't. So tell me about it.
[16:06.82]Bob: Hmmm. It really is a beautiful city. Mostly because it's so different,
[16:12.33]I think. Everywhere you look there are hilly streets, beautiful old Victorian homes and buildings,
[16:20.92]the bay, and of course the Golden Gate Bridge.
[16:23.61]Susan: Oh, How lovely! How I wonder I could go there someday!
[16:27.64]Bob: And its traffic system is convenient and restaurants are good and with great variety.
[16:34.04]Susan: How was your hotel?
[16:35.97]Bob: It was small and very old but very dean, besides, the rates were quite reasonable.
[16:41.80]Susan: Sounds terrific. San Francisco, here I come.
[16:45.69]349 Sightseeing
[16:51.67]Are there any places of historic interest to see in this city?
[16:57.70]What is the city famous for?
[17:00.03]Would you please tell me something about the historic art of this city?
[17:05.33]I' d like to look around the city.
[17:08.88]A: Are there any places of historic interest to see in this city?
[17:15.65]B: How about the Great Wall?
[17:18.05]A: Yeah, that is a good place. It's a man-made wonder.
[17:23.10]I've seen it many times in the textbooks and it's part of my dream to visit it.
[17:28.92]B: Some one claimed it was one of the two man-made wonders that could be seen on the moon.
[17:35.01]A: OK, we' II go there tomorrow.
[17:38.64](Joan' s just come back from New York City. Now she is talking about her tour with Liz. )
[17:46.76]Liz: You're already back from New York, Joan. How was it?
[17:52.30]Joan: It was just great.
[17:54.78]Liz: Wasn't it too crowded, busy, and nerve-racking?
[17:58.83]Joan: Well, there were many people in the streets, even at night,
[18:03.35]and in the midtown everyone seemed to be rushing somewhere.
[18:07.56]Liz: What did you see?
[18:09.33]Joan: We visited the Stature of Liberty, the South Street Seaport Museurn,
[18:15.52]the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Cloisters...
[18:20.38]Liz: Did you go up the Empire State Building?
[18:24.46]Joan: No, but we planned to, but we couldn't get around to doing that.
[18:29.34]Liz: What did you like best?
[18:31.48]Joan: Everything was wonderful but the best fun was Washington Square.
[18:37.68]Liz: Well, you really had a wonderful trip.
[18:41.85]350 Paying a Visit
[18:47.50]Is Mr. Brown in?
[18:51.31]I happened to pass by, so I dropped in.
[18:55.33]I just dropped in to say hello.
[18:57.68]Can' t you come in for a while?
[19:00.19]A: Hello, Mr. Brown.
[19:04.71]B: Hello, Henry, it's good to see you again.
[19:08.76]A: How are you?
[19:10.98]B: Fine, thanks, and you?
[19:13.75]A. Fine. I happened to pass by, so I dropped in.
[19:17.33]B: Can't you come in for a while?
[19:22.24]A: OK. Thank you.
[19:23.83](Henry comes to visit Mr. Brown at his home, and the maid answers The door. )
[19:31.17]Henry: Good afternoon.
[19:32.87]Maid: Good afternoon, sir.
[19:35.07]Henry: Is Mr. Brown in?
[19:36.87]Maid: Yes, he is. May I ask your name, sir?
[19:40.13]Henry: Yes, I'm Henry Smith, and I'd like to see Mr. Brown.
[19:44.21]Maid: Yes, sir. If you'll wait moment, I'll call him.
[19:48.08]Henry: Thank you.
[19:48.91]Blown: Hi, Henry, how nice to see you. Come in.
[19:54.24]Henry: I just dropped in to say hello.
[19:56.93]Brown: Well, that's very kind of you. Sit down and make yourself comfortable.
[20:03.64]Henry: Thanks. I hope I' m not keeping you from your work.
[20:08.11]Brown: No, not at all.
[20:09.60]351 Transportation
[20:15.50]How do you go to work?
[20:18.40]I usually go to work by bike.
[20:21.07]A: How do you go to work?
[20:25.20]B: Well, recently I go to work on foot.
[20:28.51]A: Why?
[20:29.01]B: It's a kind of exercise, I think.
[20:32.30](Helen is the head of the data processing department. Now she is interviewed by an interviewer.)
[20:42.67]Int: How do you get to work?
[20:44.16]Helen: With the high price of gas, I take the bus three times a week.
[20:49.67]Int: So you drive to work the other two days?
[20:52.49]Helen: I usually share a ride with my neighbor, Neal. This way we can save on gas.
[20:58.24]Int: Isn't it slow to go by bus?
[21:00.51]Helen: Well, a little. Even though the bus makes good time,
[21:05.53]I have to get ready for work about twenty minutes earlier.
[21:08.74](Jimmy is Helen' s son. He is in high school.)
[21:15.27]Int: So both you and your mother take buses in the morning?
[21:18.48]Jimmy: Yes, I go to high school. I catch the school bus at the next comer.
[21:25.02]Int: Is the bus usually on time?
[21:27.18]Jimmy: Almost always. I never have to wait for it more than five min utes.
[21:32.75]Int: Does it take longer to go by bus than by car?
[21:36.64]Jimmy: Well, yes, especially in my case. I'm one of the first to get on and the last to get off.
[21:46.36]The bus picks up about forty other kids between here and school.
[21:49.57]352 Booking a ticket
[21:55.92]I'd like to make a reservation of CI Flight 20 to Chicago on April 15 th, please.
[22:04.88]I' d like to get a seat on a flight to Hang Kong tomorrow.
[22:09.03]Would you prefer first class or economy?
[22:13.39]You may purchase your tickets at any of our offices.
[22:18.38]A: May I help you?
[22:22.72]B: Yes, I'd like to get a seat on a flight to Hong Kong tomorrow.
[22:27.66]A: Yes, how many seats?
[22:30.19]B: Three seats.
[22:32.12]A: Would you prefer first class or economy?
[22:34.66]B: Economy, please.
[22:36.04]A: You may purchase your tickets at any of our offices.
[22:39.96](David wants to leave for New York the day after tomorrow.
[22:47.28]Now he is booking an airline ticket through the phone.)
[22:50.75]Clerk: Good morning, Swiss Airlines. May I help you?
[22:59.84]David: Yes, I' d like to make a reservation to New York on the 5th, the day after tomorrow.
[23:00.60]Clerk: OK. Let me check for you... I'm sorry, but our flights are fully booked on that day.
[23:06.03]David: How about the next flight?
[23:08.38]Clerk: The next available flight leaves at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6th.Shall I reserve you a seat then?
[23:15.62]David: Yes, please. Can you also put me on the wailing list for the 5th?
[23:22.36]Clerk: Certainly, sir. May I have your name and telephone number, please?
[23:26.38]I'll notify you if there's a cancellation.
[23:29.46]David: Thank you. My name is David Liu. You can reach me at 130--69725091.
[23:38.97]353 Buying a ticket
[23:44.30]I'd like to have a ticket to Ottawa.
[23:48.22]A fare to Ottawa, please.
[23:50.65]Where to?
[23:51.51]A: Four fares to Ottawa, please.
[23:58.22]B: One way or round trip?
[23:59.06]A. One way.
[24:00.18]B: Coach or club car?
[24:02.98]A: Coach.
[24:03.66]B: That'll be $ 72, $18 each. The train leaves on track 10, now boarding.
[24:12.20]A:I get it. Thank you very much.
[24:14.99]B. You' re welcome.
[24:16.04](William wants to buy a round-trip ticket to Paris, and now he is at the ticket office. )
[24:23.72]William: I'd like a round-trip ticket to Paris. How much is the fare?
[24:29.73]Clerk: $ 5, 260 for first class and $3,180foreconomy.
[24:38.95]William: I traded that you have an executive section, too.
[24:42.32]Clerk: Yes, the fare is the same as economy. Shall I issue your ticket now?.
[24:47.93]William: Yes, one round-trip economy ticket, please.
[24:51.12]Clerk: Thank you. That will be $ 3,180.
[24:55.75]William: Can I charge that to my American Express card?
[24:59.45]Clerk: Yes, of course. Please be at the airport 20 minutes before your flight time for check-in.
[25:05.62]William: Thank you for telling this. I will keep it in mind.
[25:09.90]Clerk: It's my pleasure. Have a pleasant trip.
[25:13.53]William: Thank you again.
[25:14.29]354 Going on Vacation
[25:19.80]When are you going on acation?
[25:25.58]Have you got anything planned during the vacation?
[25:28.53]Where do you plan to go?
[25:31.01]I think I' m going to the United States.
[25:34.85]A: When are you going on vacation?
[25:41.36]B. Next week.
[25:42.22]A: Where do you plan to go?
[25:43.58]B: I think I' m going back to my hometown to visit my parents.
[25:48.77]A: That's a wonderful idea. When will you be back?
[25:53.24]B:I'II be back in a month.
[25:55.10]A: Have a nice vacation!
[25:56.56](Helen is going to the United States on her vacation. Now she is telling her plan to her friend Peter. )
[26:06.35]Helen: I've made up my mind. We're going to the United States for the vacation.
[26:10.32]Peter: How exciting! I've never been there myself. When are you leaving
[26:14.43]Helen: Next week.
[26:15.81]Peter: How long are you staying?
[26:17.27]Helen: Two weeks.
[26:18.92]Peter: Why did you choose America? Have you got friends there?
[26:21.82]Helen: No, I've always wanted to go. And now it gets so much cheaper, and it suddenly seems possible.
[26:29.19]I've always wanted to see the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas.
[26:33.47]Peter: Well, have a nice trip.
[26:35.53]Helen: Thank you.