AT THE BUS STATION : VOCABULARY AND CONVERSATION
A. VOCABULARY AT TE BUS STATION
1. bus driver BE AE /ˈbʌs ˌdraɪ.vər/ someone whose job is to drive a
bus
a bus stops to allow passengers to get on and off
some buses whose job is to take your money and give you a ticket
# or place name
7. coach
AE usually a long motor vehicle with comfortable seats, used to
take groups of people on journeys.
BE a bus
9. single-decker a bus or other vehicle that has only one level
10. courtesy/reserved/handicapped seating: to be used by those who need
AE usually a long motor vehicle with comfortable seats, used to
take groups of people on journeys.
BE a bus
8. double decker BE /ˌdʌb.əlˈdek.ər/ AE /ˌdʌb.əlˈdek.ɚ/ a bus with two levels
extra time or help to get on or off the bus
11. get off: leave the bus
12. get on/board: enter the bus
13. luggage hold : the bags, suitcases, etc that contain your possessions
and hat you take with you when you are travelling.
14. passengers BE /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/ AE /ˈpæs.ən.dʒɚ/ : a person who is
travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it.
15 public transport BE AE /ˌpʌb.lɪk ˈtræn.spɔːrt/ a system of vehicles such as
buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes that anyone
can use
16. transfer (verb): to go from one bus to another using the same ticket
transfer (noun): a piece of paper that shows you paid for a bus and
lets you get on another bus going another way
17. rear seats: seating at the back of the bus
Tip: On some buses you are supposed to get off at the back of the bus. Sit or stand near the rear doors to avoid missing your stop. In some countries you pull a chain or ring a bell before your stop. Many drivers will only stop at official bus stops. Express buses do not stop at all stops.
B, CONVERSATION
1. AT BUS STOP
Sam: Excuse me, I need some information.
Max: Sure. What is it?
Sam: Could you tell me when the next bus to Parkington Lane will be here?
Max: It’ll be here in ten minutes. You seem to be in a hurry.
Sam: Yeah, I have an interview. Are you sure it will be on time?
Max: Yup. It never gets late.
Sam: I’m counting on it.
Max: Good luck on the interview, man.
Sam: Thanks.
2. PAYING FOR A TICKET
James: Good morning! Which stop?
Sam: Parkington Lane.
James: That would be 50 cents.
Sam: Sure. Would you have change for 10 dollars?
James: Are you sure you don’t have anything less than that?
Sam: Hmm..let me check. Oh, here you go. I have a buck.
James: That’s much better, thank you.
Sam: You’re welcome.
2. ASKING THE BUS DRIVER TO HELP YOU OUT
Sam: Excuse me. Could you give me some information, please?
James: Yes, sure. What do you need to know?
Sam: Well, I’ve never been to Parkington Lane before. Can you tell me when we get there?
James: Okay. No problem.
Sam: How far is it?
James: Four stops from here.
Sam: How long will it take?
James: About twenty minutes.
Sam: Okay, thanks.
C. CONVERSATION AT THE BUS STATION
When we go somewhere by bus, usually we get in or get out via bus station. Meanwhile sometimes we need to talk to someone there for having communication. .
1. Where is the ticket office ?
2. What time's the next bus to ....... ?
3. Can I bus a ticket on the bus ?
4. How much is a single to London ?
return
the first class single
the first class return
5. I'd like a single to Bristol
6. Could you tell me where the nearest station ?
7. Where is there a mop of the Underground ?
8. Which line do I need for Liverpool ?
9. Is it the right line for Liverpool ?
10. How many stops is it Manchester ?
11. How often do the buses run to Bournemouth ?
1. Where is the ticket office ?
2. What time's the next bus to ....... ?
3. Can I bus a ticket on the bus ?
4. How much is a single to London ?
return
the first class single
the first class return
5. I'd like a single to Bristol
6. Could you tell me where the nearest station ?
7. Where is there a mop of the Underground ?
8. Which line do I need for Liverpool ?
9. Is it the right line for Liverpool ?
10. How many stops is it Manchester ?
11. How often do the buses run to Bournemouth ?
