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421. Im looking for 524 Maryland Avenue. 我在找马里兰大街524号。 422. Its about one mile over that way. 顺着那条路,大约有一英里。 423. Could you tell me how to get there? 你能告诉我如何到那儿吗? 424. For how long should I walk? 我要走多久? 425. T
17 After Christmas Sales GLOSSARY to get up to stand up from a sitting or lying position, especially to wake up andget out of bed * Vince wants to find a job where he wont have to get up until at least noon. to miss out on to not be able to have or p
Shopping for a Used Car Mario: Do you want to go with me to test drive a car Im thinking of buying? Danica: Sure. Which dealership are we going to? Mario: Im not buying a used car from a dealership. Im buying it from a private party. Dealerships rip
11 Handling a Traffic Stop GLOSSARY siren the part of a police car, ambulance, or fire truck that makes a very loudnoise to let drivers know that they should move aside and allow it to go through * When I hear a siren, I know I should slow down or st
13 Reading a Bus Schedule GLOSSARY bus schedule written information about where buses go and stop, how often,and at what times * According to this bus schedule, there isnt any bus service on Sundays. route number the number assigned to all buses that
14 Exterior Parts of a Car GLOSSARY pain in the neck a person who is very annoying, making things more difficultor frustrating * Your little brother is such a pain in the neck! Cant you get him to leave usalone? hood the large, flat piece of metal at
10 Storing Luggage on an Airplane GLOSSARY roller bag a suitcase that is on wheels with a long handle, so that it can bepulled instead of carried * This suitcase is too heavy to carry! It would be much easier to travel with aroller bag. aisle a long,
14Riding the Subway GLOSSARY token a piece of metal or plastic that looks like a coin and is used to ridesubways or buses, or to make a machine work* Lets get some tokens so the kids can play that video game. subway metro; underground transportation;
A Boating Accident Liset: I should never have gotten on this boat. Were going to sink. I know it! Mark: Calm down. The water is a little rough today, but theres nothing to worry about. You have your life jacket on, right? Liset: Oh my God, water is s
Taking a Test Drive Mario: Id like to test drive the new Racer. Leah: Sure, all prospective buyers can take one of our cars for a test drive. May I see your drivers license? Mario: Here it is. Leah: Okay, come with me. Why dont you get into the drive
Types of Shopping Areas Sarah: Come on! We only have two more hours before the stores close and I want to make it to the outlet stores. Aidan: I thought that when you asked if I wanted to spend the day together, you meant wed go somewhere for lunch,
Using Electronics While Traveling Justin: Are you nearly packed? Marsha: Almost. Lets see, I have wall chargers for my cell phone and other devices, extra memory cards for my camera, and noise- canceling headphones for the airplane. Justin: Oh, yeah,
In a bad traffic jam, cars can be backed up for miles. 在严重交通堵塞时,车龙可能长达几英里。 back up有支持和援助的意思(看下例),用做被动语态时,back up也有堵塞的意思。 I always back you up. 我总是
09 Following a Dress Code GLOSSARY to pack to put things into a bag or suitcase, usually so that one can take themwith one while traveling * Dont forget to pack your toothbrush and deodorant for the camping trip! luxury cruise a vacation where one is
03 Using a Camera GLOSSARY camera a device used to take photographs of images, people, or scenes * Im not a professional photographer, so I dont need an expensive camera. Justa simple camera is good enough for me. photography the art and science of t
10 Paying Airline Fees GLOSSARY fee money paid to do or have something; money paid for a professional service * The library charges a late fee of $1 per day for each overdue book. to tack on to add something; to include one or more additional items *
08 Telling People Where Youre From GLOSSARY from around here from the local area; born in the surrounding area; born inthis town or city * Ive lived here most of my adult life, but Im not from around here. originally from referring to the place where
04 Hailing and Taking a Taxi GLOSSARY taxi / cab a car, usually painted yellow, that is driven by another person andthat one uses to go somewhere, most often in a large city * How much will it cost to take a taxi to the airport? from start to finish
Home Shopping Victor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what youre about to do. Julia: I wasnt going to do anything. Victor: Youre watching the home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means youre about to call t
Several counties and cities in south China have been battered by yet more heavy downpours that started again this week. Among the most heavily hit areas are Leishan County in Guizhou Province, Ninghua County in Fujian, and Lufeng City in Guangdong. T