2012年ESL之旅行交通购物 03 Commuting by Train
时间：2018-12-03 作者：英语课 分类：2012年ESL之旅行交通购物
Lisa: Can you tell me if this is the right platform for the train to Arlington?
Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train?
Lisa: Is it that obvious?
Omar: No, you just look a little lost.
Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have to commute 2 to work for the first time.
Omar: Oh, I see. Did you buy a ticket at the ticket machine?
Lisa: Yes, I did, when I entered the station. I hope I bought the right one.
Omar: Let me see. Yes, that’s the right one. The good news is that I haven’t heard any announcements about the train being delayed, like it has been a couple of times this week, so it should be on time.
Lisa: I’m relieved to hear that. I can’t afford to be late to work on my first day. Will I need to show this ticket to get on the train?
Omar: Not when you get on. After the train is under way, the conductor will walk down the aisle 3 to collect it.
Lisa: Oh, I see, thanks. That sounds simple.
Omar: It is simple if you can actually find a seat. It can be pretty crowded on these commuter 4 trains. Sometimes it’s standing 5 room only.
Lisa: Let’s hope for the best.
Omar: Stick with me. I’ll elbow a few people out of the way to get you a seat.
Lisa: [laughs] Thanks, I think.
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- I used the commuting time to read and answer my mail. 我利用上下班在汽车中的时间来阅读和答复给我的函电。
- Noncommuting objects are as real to the mathematicians as commuting objects. 对于数学家来说，不可交换的对象与可交换的对象是一样真实的。
- I spend much less time on my commute to work now.我现在工作的往返时间要节省好多。
- Most office workers commute from the suburbs.很多公司的职员都是从郊外来上班的。
- The aisle was crammed with people.过道上挤满了人。
- The girl ushered me along the aisle to my seat.引座小姐带领我沿着通道到我的座位上去。