每天一课英语口语 UNIT 339-354

[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.