Scenario: Taking a Local Bus
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Passenger: Hello, is this bus going to the central station?
Driver: Yes, it does. You can hop in.
Passenger: Great, do I pay now or later?
Driver: You can pay when you get off.
Passenger: Alright, thank you!
Driver: You're welcome. Please take a seat.
Examples
1: local bus
Meaning: A bus that travels within a city or local area.
Sentences Using local bus for better understanding
1 .I take a local bus to school every morning.
2 .Local buses stop at every block.
3 .This local bus goes to the market area.
2: hop in
Meaning: To get into a vehicle quickly or informally.
Sentences Using hop in for better understanding
1 .You can hop in from the back door.
2 .She hopped in the bus just before it left.
3 .Let’s hop in before it gets too crowded.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, does this bus go to the library square?
Bus Conductor: Yes, it does. You’ll need to get off after five stops.
Passenger: Alright. How much is the fare?
Bus Conductor: It's $1.50. You can pay in cash or use your card.
Passenger: Here’s cash. Thank you!
Bus Conductor: Thanks! I’ll let you know when your stop is near.
Examples
1: fare
Meaning: The money paid for a journey on public transport.
Sentences Using fare for better understanding
1 .The bus fare is quite affordable.
2 .Do you know the fare for this route?
3 .He paid the fare using his travel card.
2: get off
Meaning: To leave a bus, train, or other form of transport.
Sentences Using get off for better understanding
1 .I’ll get off at the next stop.
2 .She forgot to get off at her station.
3 .Tell me when to get off, please.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Passenger: Hi, I’m new in town. Does this local bus connect to East Avenue?
Bus Driver: Yes, but you’ll have to transfer at Park Junction to route 17.
Passenger: Alright. How long does it take to get to Park Junction from here?
Bus Driver: Roughly 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Passenger: Got it. Is the transfer stop clearly announced?
Bus Driver: Yes, it’s announced and displayed on the screen above the seats.
Examples
1: transfer
Meaning: To change from one vehicle or route to another.
Sentences Using transfer for better understanding
1 .You need to transfer to bus number 10.
2 .He transferred at the central station.
3 .Is there a fee to transfer buses?
2: traffic
Meaning: The movement of vehicles on roads.
Sentences Using traffic for better understanding
1 .We were delayed because of heavy traffic.
2 .Morning traffic can slow the bus down.
3 .Try to avoid rush hour traffic.