Scenario: Standing in a Crowded Bus
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, is this seat taken?
Co-passenger: Yes, it is. But there’s a standing space over there.
Passenger: Oh, thanks! It’s a bit crowded today.
Co-passenger: Yes, it's always crowded during rush hour.
Passenger: I’ll try to hold on. I hope we get to the next stop soon.
Co-passenger: Yes, it shouldn't be long. Hang in there!
Examples
1: taken
Meaning: Already occupied or used.
Sentences Using taken for better understanding
1 .Is this chair taken?
2 .The seat next to me is taken.
3 .I’m afraid the tickets are all taken.
2: crowded
Meaning: Having a lot of people in one place.
Sentences Using crowded for better understanding
1 .The bus is really crowded today.
2 .It’s crowded in here, isn’t it?
3 .The train is always crowded in the morning.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Wow, it’s so packed in here. Do you think we’ll get some space?
Co-passenger: It’s a bit tight, but there should be more space as people get off.
Passenger: I hope so. I’ve been standing for a while now.
Co-passenger: Yeah, it’s uncomfortable, especially during the peak hours.
Passenger: Do you mind if I hold onto this pole?
Co-passenger: Not at all! It’s good to hold onto something while standing.
Examples
1: tight
Meaning: Limited in space or movement.
Sentences Using tight for better understanding
1 .It’s tight in here, but I’ll manage.
2 .There’s not much space; it’s really tight.
3 .I can’t move, it’s so tight.
2: peak hours
Meaning: The time when the most people are traveling.
Sentences Using peak hours for better understanding
1 .The trains are packed during peak hours.
2 .I avoid traveling during peak hours.
3 .Peak hours in the city are really busy.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Passenger: I can't believe how crowded this bus is today. Do you think it's always like this?
Co-passenger: Pretty much, especially during rush hour. People usually get off at the next few stops, though.
Passenger: I really hope so. I’ve been standing for what feels like ages.
Co-passenger: Yes, I know. The bus is always packed, and it doesn’t help when people don’t give up their seats.
Passenger: I agree. I wish there was a more efficient system for handling the crowd.
Co-passenger: Definitely, it can get frustrating sometimes. But just hang in there, we’re almost at the next stop.
Examples
1: frustrating
Meaning: Causing a feeling of annoyance or difficulty.
Sentences Using frustrating for better understanding
1 .It’s frustrating when the bus is late.
2 .Standing for so long in a crowded bus can be frustrating.
3 .The whole situation was frustrating and tiring.
2: efficient
Meaning: Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Sentences Using efficient for better understanding
1 .We need a more efficient way to get to the station.
2 .This bus service could be more efficient.
3 .An efficient system would help with the crowding.