Traveling by Bus

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1. Airport Announcements I was walking through the airport to Gate 11 to catch my flight when I heard this announcement: “Attention passengers on English Air flight 232 to Boise. The Departure gate Has been changed. The flight will now be leaving from Gate 26.” That was my flight! I looked at the Flight information monitors, turned around, […]...
2. Traveling for Singles Ray: I have a great idea for your next vacation. You should go on a Singles cruise. Samantha: I’m not going on a singles cruise. Everybody will be On the make. Ray: That’s the point, isn’t it? You can Take your pick of single guys. What could be better? Samantha: I’m not interested in having […]...
3. London Traffic London is so large that visitors must learn to use buses and the underground to get about. London taxis are too expensive for any but the rich. You can get a map of the underground and the bus routes at any ticket office. The word “Underground” across a large circle shows you where the stations […]...
4. Wait-Listed for a Flight I can’t believe I made it into San Francisco, At long last! This morning, I went to the airport to Catch my 10 a. m. Flight. I got there early to go through Security. The folks at the TSA can really slow things down sometimes. Since I had an Electronic ticket, I didn’t have to […]...
5. Blind man and guide dog kicked off plane; passengers follow in support Usually airline passengers side with flight attendants when it comes to safety, but in the case of a US Airways flight Wednesday night, passengers rallied around a blind man and his guide dog and disembarked en masse. All 35 passengers on US Airways Flight 4384 walked off the plane after Albert Rizzi, a blind man […]...
6. Traveling Over the Holidays Sabrina: You look like you’re getting ready for Battle. Ying: In a way, I am. I’m flying home next week to be with my family over the holidays and you know what Holiday travel is like. Sabrina: I’ve flown during Peak travel season before, and now, I try to avoid it At all costs. Ying: […]...
7. Buying a Used Car Samantha: Hello. Terry: Hey, Samantha. It’s Terry. Samantha: Oh, hi Terry. How’s it going? Terry: Not bad. Hey, the reason I’m calling is that I heard from Veronica that you’re looking for a Used car. Samantha: Yeah, I’m hoping to find something Reliable but cheap. Terry: Well, I have Just the thing for you. My […]...
8. Taking the Bus in Los Angeles I just moved to L. A. and don’t have a car. Everybody says that you can’t Get around this city without one, but I wanted to Prove them wrong. I asked my neighbor to take me to the downtown Bus station so I could try taking the bus home. She thought I was crazy but […]...
9. Proper Behavior at a Formal Event Rodney: Ha-ha! Did you hear what I said? Funny, right? Samantha: Behave yourself! This is a serious and Solemn occasion, not a time for Levity. Rodney: Loosen up. We have To endure two hours of this ceremony. Samantha: It’s Indecent the way you’re behaving. Don’t you have any sense of Decorum? Rodney: Lighten up. You’re […]...
10. Buying a Used Car Samantha: Hello. Terry: Hey, Samantha. It’s Terry. Samantha: Oh, hi Terry. How’s it going? Terry: Not bad. Hey, the reason I’m calling is that I heard from Veronica that you’re looking for a Used car. Samantha: Yeah, I’m hoping to find something Reliable but cheap. Terry: Well, I have Just the thing for you. My […]...
11. Happens For all of you out there who’ve had to deal with an irate customer, this one is for you. It’s a classic! In tribute to those ‘special’ customers we all love! An award should go to the United Airlines gate agent in Denver for being smart and funny, and making her point, when confronted with […]...
12. Serving on a Jury Samantha: How was your first day on a Jury? Jinho: It was okay. The Judge swore us in and then we listened to the beginning of the Prosecutor’s case. Two Witnesses testified. Samantha: That sounds exciting! I’d love to be on a jury. Why didn’t they Sequester you? That’s what they do on TV. Jinho: […]...
13. Murphy’s Travel Laws Murphy Laws For Frequent Flyers No flight ever leaves on time unless you are running late and need the delay to make the flight. If you are running late for a flight, it will depart from the farthest gate within the terminal. If you arrive very early for a flight, it inevitably will be delayed. […]...
14. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Между кассиром и пассажиром (Between Ticket Agent And Passenger)” По-английски Перевод на русский I I Ticket Agent: Yes, sir? Кассир: Слушаю вас, сэр? Passenger: I’d a like a two-way ticket to London, please. Пассажир: Я хотел бы билет до Лондона туда и обратно, пожалуйста. Ticket Agent: Which date and time? Кассир: На какую дату и время? Passenger: Tomorrow morning, please. Пассажир: Завтра утром, пожалуйста. […]...
15. Аэропорт и самолет на английском Landing – посадка landing gear – шасси lavatory – туалет life vest – спасательный жилет liquid – жидкость luggage, baggage – багаж luggage carrier – тележка (для багажа) luggage tags / labels – бирки на багаже luggage ticket – багажная квитанция metal detector – металлоискатель middle seat – среднее сидение no smoking sign – сигнал […]...
16. Buying Car Insurance Agent: Hello, Krashit Insurance. Jackie: Hi, I wanted to get a Quote for car insurance. Agent: Sure, I can help you with that. I Assume you want Liability insurance, but what other Coverage would you like to get? Jackie: Umm…I’m not sure. This is my first car. Agent: In that case, let me make a […]...
17. Значение идиомы seat belt [seat belt] {n.} A strong strap used to protect a person in amoving car or other vehicle by holding him in his seat. When theplane began to land, Billy and his mother fastened their seat belts. Passengers in automobiles should wear seat belts for safety....
18. Dealing with Unhappy Employees Asa: I don’t know how we Got stuck with reviewing employee Complaints. This has got to be the worst job ever! Samantha: This is important work and somebody has to do it. Come on, let’s get started. Asa: I think it’s bad for Morale to allow employees to file complaints. We’re all Overworked and Underpaid, […]...
19. Plagiarizing a Paper Paul: All done. Samantha: You’re done with your Paper? How can that be? I’m just getting started. Paul: I’m just a better student than you are. Samantha: Let me see that. You didn’t write this. Paul: No, I didn’t. I downloaded somebody’s paper from some website and Slapped my name on it. The professor will […]...
20. Buying Meat from a Butcher Butcher: Good morning. What can I get for you? Samantha: I’d like some Lamb chops, Pork chops, and some Beef, but I’m not sure which Cuts I want yet. Butcher: You’ve come to the right Butcher shop. Everything here is Fresh. Everything comes straight from the Slaughterhouse. Samantha: Um, I’m glad to hear that. Butcher: […]...
21. Learning to Ride the Subway Donny: Come on, we need to buy our Subway tickets at that Ticket machine. Cayla: Why can’t we just get them at the Ticket window? I’m not sure what the Fare is. Donny: There’s a long line and we need to catch a Train right now. Cayla: I’ve never taken the subway before. I don’t […]...
22. An extremely loyal fan There was a Packers fan with a really crappy seat at Lambeau. Looking with his binoculars, he spotted an empty seat on the 50-yard line. Thinking to himself “what a waste” he made his way down to the empty seat. When he arrived at the seat, he asked the man sitting next to it, “Is […]...
23. Перевод слова departure Departure – отъезд, отправление; отклонение Перевод слова The signal of departure – сигнал к отправлению departure from normal – отклонение от нормы the hour of departure – время отправления There are 40 minutes before flight Departure. До вылета осталось сорок минут. The quarrel has hastened her Departure. Ссора ускорила ее отъезд. What is your time […]...
24. Traveling by Train Katerina: Hey, Joel. Have you ever traveled by train? Joel: Only once, and that was a long time ago when I lived in Orlando. I’m not even sure where the Train station is in this city. Why do you ask? Katerina: I need to go to San Francisco at the end of May for a […]...
25. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Регистрация на рейс в аэропорту” (Checking in for a flight) – Next in line, please… Are you checking in, sir? – Yes, please. – What’s your destination? – It’s Venice, Italy. A connecting flight through Rome. Is the departure still at 9.15? – Yes, it is. Everything is on time today. Can I have your ticket and passport, sir? – Here you are. – Are […]...
26. Перевод слова agent Agent – агент, представитель Перевод слова Employment agent – агент по найму insurance agent – страховой агент enemy agent – вражеский лазутчик The actor’s Agent gets a 10 percent cut. Агент этого актера получает 10 процентов комиссии. She prospered as a real estate Agent. Она процветала в качестве агента по недвижимости. Every secret Agent has […]...
27. Business Trips Топик Командировки повествует о том, как важно для бизнесменов, совершающих частые деловые поездки, выбрать хороший отель, где предоставляются многочисленные необходимые услуги. Вы узнаете и о том, когда нужно прибыть в аэропорт и как правильно вести себя на борту самолета. Never before in the history of the world have businessmen traveled as much as they do […]...
28. Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says, “What’s in the bags?” “Sand,” answered Juan. The guard says, “We’ll just see about that get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags and rips them apart; he empties them […]...
29. Traveling to Less Popular Sites Vanessa: Put away that Guidebook. I want our vacation to be exciting and Unique, not Cookie cutter. Tourists all visit the same Sites. I want To explore and go to some places Off the beaten path. Justin: That would be fine except we’ve never traveled to Podville before and we don’t speak the language. How […]...
30. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Посадка на поезд” (Boarding the train) – Good evening, sir! – Hello. Is this the train to Berlin? – Yes, it is. Can I help you? – You know I’m a bit confused. I can’t find my carriage. – Oh, I see. Our carriages are numbered from the head of the train today. Do you have a carriage with compartments, a […]...
31. Purchasing and Using an E-Ticket I thought I would save time by purchasing my airline ticket online and Checking in at the airport with my E-ticket. I Went onto the McQ Air website and selected my flights. The Screen then Prompted me to pay with a credit card. After I typed in my payment information, I got a Confirmation receipt […]...
32. London Traffic – Движение в Лондоне London is so large that visitors must learn to use buses and the underground to get about. London taxis are too expensive for any but the rich. You can get a map of the underground and the bus routes at any ticket office. The word “Underground” across a large circle shows you where the stations […]...
33. Commuting by Train Lisa: Can you tell me if this is the right Platform for the Train to Arlington? Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train? Lisa: Is it that Obvious? Omar: No, you just look a little lost. Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have To commute to work for […]...
34. Значение идиомы round trip [round trip] {n.} A return trip; passage to a place and back. The ticket agent explained that a ticket for a round trip to Hawaiiat certain times of the year may cost less than a one-way ticketduring the high season....
35. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “В аэропорту” (At the Airport) проверка багажа At the check-in counter – Hi. I’d like to check in for the flight to Vienna, please. – Hi. Welcome to Italian Airlines. Can I see your ID and your tickets, please? – Sure. Here they are. – Thanks. How much baggage do you have? – I have two bags and one suitcase. – Could […]...
36. Перевод слова ticket Ticket – билет, квитанция Перевод слова Ticket stub – корешок билета airplane ticket – билет на самолет bus ticket – автобусный билет Can I see your Ticket, please? Разрешите ваш билет, пожалуйста. I got a Ticket for speeding. Мне выписали штраф за превышение скорости. The plane Ticket costs $170. Этот авиабилет стоит 170 долларов....
37. At The Superbowl Bob received a free ticket to the Superbowl from his company. Unfortunately, when Bob arrived at the stadium he realizes the seat is in the last row in the corner of the stadium – he is closer to the Goodyear Blimp than the field. About halfway through the first quarter, Bob noticed an empty seat […]...
38. Mexican Smuggler Juan pedals up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and asks, “What’s in the bags?” “Sand,” answers Juan. The guard says, “We’ll just see about that. Get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags and rips them apart. He empties them […]...
39. Reserving a Rental Car I will be in Chicago next week and needed a rental car. I called up Bargain Rental Cars and made a Reservation. After I got through the Phone tree, I spoke with a reservation Agent. Agent: Welcome to Bargain Rental Car. Jeff: I’d like to reserve a rental car. Agent: What city will you be […]...
40. A Packer fan was enjoying himself at the game A Packer fan was enjoying himself at the game in a packed Lambeau Field, until he noticed an empty seat down in front. He went down and asked the guy next to it if he knew whose seat it was. The guy said, “Yes, that’s my wife’s seat. We have never missed a game since […]...