Scenario: Topping Up Travel Card
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Traveler: Hi. I want to top up my travel card.
Staff: Sure. How much would you like to add?
Traveler: Please add $10.
Staff: Would you like to pay by cash or card?
Traveler: I’ll pay with cash.
Staff: Alright. Your card is now topped up.
Examples
1: top up
Meaning: To add more money or value to a card or account.
Sentences Using top up for better understanding
1 .I need to top up my travel card.
2 .She topped up her metro card at the station.
3 .Where can I top up this card?
2: travel card
Meaning: A card used for public transport fares.
Sentences Using travel card for better understanding
1 .This travel card works on all buses.
2 .My travel card has no balance.
3 .He forgot to bring his travel card.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, where can I recharge my metro card?
Staff: You can do it at that machine or the counter.
Passenger: Does the machine accept cards?
Staff: Yes, it accepts both cards and cash.
Passenger: Thanks! I’ll use the machine.
Staff: Let me know if you need help with it.
Examples
1: recharge
Meaning: To add credit or money to a card again.
Sentences Using recharge for better understanding
1 .You can recharge your card online.
2 .I recharged my card at the kiosk.
3 .The recharge station is near the exit.
2: balance
Meaning: The amount of money remaining on a card.
Sentences Using balance for better understanding
1 .Check your balance before you board.
2 .My card has a low balance.
3 .He added $20 to increase his balance.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Commuter: Hi, I’d like to auto-reload my travel card when the balance is low.
Staff: Sure. You can set that up through the mobile app or this kiosk.
Commuter: Does it support linking a credit card for automatic top-ups?
Staff: Yes, just enter your card details and choose the minimum balance trigger.
Commuter: Great! I’ll set it to reload when it drops below $5.
Staff: Perfect. You're all set up now.
Examples
1: auto-reload
Meaning: A feature to automatically add money to a card when low.
Sentences Using auto-reload for better understanding
1 .I enabled auto-reload on my metro card.
2 .Auto-reload saves time in long queues.
3 .Can I turn on auto-reload online?
2: minimum balance
Meaning: The lowest amount allowed before a reload or warning.
Sentences Using minimum balance for better understanding
1 .Set a minimum balance of $5.
2 .He got a message when the balance went below the minimum.
3 .The card recharges automatically when it reaches the minimum balance.