Unit 23 At the Subway Station

Be careful, subway doors open and close automatically.

Asking:

Is this the right subway to go to the Qing Hua Men?

Could you tell me how to go to the platform?

Can we go direct or do we have to change?

Which line do I take for the art gallery?

Is the right direction to change?

It’s four stops from here to a landa supermarket.

Is this the right platform for our train?

About the circuit of the subway:

I wonder if I could have an underground map.

Where do I change to the second line?

Maps showing subway routes are posted at most stations.

Well ,let’s have a look at the wall map first.

Getting on the train:

Fifty cents, you give me fifty cents and I’ll exchange it for a token.

You slip the token into slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get in.

Would you mind my opening the window a bit?

It’s a bad time to travel by subway. crowds of people are rushing home from work at this hour.

Here comes the train.

About the Subway:

The first train posing there at five o’clock AM and the last one at midnight.

Be careful, subway doors open and close automatically

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.