Conversation

Dialogue 1

A: what’s the cheapest way to go there?

B: By subway.

A: Oh, is that right? Is there a subway station near here?

B: Yes. There’s one on the other side of the building.

A: Good. Can I walk through this building?

B: I’m afraid you can’t. you’ve to go out there and walk around.

A: I see. Thank you.

Dialogue 2:

A: Good. There is the information desk. How do we get to seventieth street, please?

B: The northern line is what you want.

A: How much is it?

B: It’s two yuan.

A: Which way do we go for the northern line?

B: Just go through the number eight to ticket barrier over there. A train will be in directly.

A: I appreciate it ,thank you .

B: That’s all right.

Dialogue 3:

A: Excuse me, is this seat taken?

B: I’m afraid this seat is taken.

A: Oh . is it. Thank you anyway.

B: You’re welcome. Why don’t you ask the conductor when he comes by?

A: Thank you .

Dialogue 4:

A: Well ,It’s not as crowded as we excepted ,is it?

B: No. But it will be soon. Look, there are two empty seats over there. Let’s get them before somebody else does.

A: Yes, Let’s .

B: Now, Let’s make ourselves comfortable since we have got quiet a long way to go.

A: That’s a good idea.

Dialogue 5:

A: Let’s go to WAngFuJing by bus.

B: Better take the subway. It’s faster and more convenient.

A: Okay. It will be a new experience for me.

B: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here .we can get almost anywhere rather quickly on the subway. Especially at this time of a day when the traffic is heavy.

A: where do we pay the fare?

B: Just give the man standing there three yuan and he'll give you a token,. Then you slip it into slot at the turnstile and push the turnstile to get in.

A: Let me pay for it.

B: Where can I get the subway Madam?

A: Ask the worker who sells token to give you one. It’s free of charge. Actually maps showing subway routes are posted at most stations.

B: Do I have to pay additional fare to change train?

A: No , you don’t have to. Here comes the train.