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乘坐城市公交 — Taking a City Bus
在城市里乘坐公共汽车，包括问路线、刷卡和确认下车站 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 公交司机.
Dialogue Preview · 对话预览
Basic City Bus Ride · 乘坐公交基本流程
basicExcuse me, does this bus go to downtown?
请问，这辆公交去市中心吗？
Yes, this is the number 7. It goes straight through downtown. Hop on.
是的，这是7路车。直达市中心。上车吧。
How much is the fare? Do you accept cash?
车费多少？收现金吗？
💡 很多城市公交不收现金，只能用交通卡或手机支付。上车前最好准备好。
It's $2.50. Cash or transit card. I can't make change though, so you'll need exact fare.
2.50美元。现金或交通卡都行。但我没法找零，所以需要自备零钱。
I have a transit card. Where do I tap it?
我有交通卡。在哪里刷？
Right there on the reader by the door. You should hear a beep.
就在门边的读卡器上刷一下。会听到一声哔。
Could you let me know when we reach Central Park?
到中央公园的时候能提醒我一下吗？
Sure. It's about eight stops from here. I'll call it out.
好的。从这里大概八站。我会喊的。
Thank you! Do I exit from the front or the back door?
谢谢！从前门还是后门下车？
💡 美国公交一般前门上车、后门下车。下车前要拉铃或按按钮。
Back door, please. Just pull the cord or press the strip when your stop is next.
请从后门下。快到站时拉一下绳子或按一下按钮条。
Asking About Transfers · 问路换乘
intermediateExcuse me, I need to get to the Natural History Museum. Is this the right bus?
请问，我要去自然历史博物馆。这是对的车吗？
Not directly. You'll need to transfer to the 15 at Madison Street. I'll let you know when we get there.
不能直达。你需要在麦迪逊街换乘15路。到了我提醒你。
Do I need to pay again when I transfer?
换乘的时候需要再付一次钱吗？
💡 很多城市有免费换乘（free transfer）政策，通常两小时内有效。
No, your card gives you a free transfer within two hours. Just tap it again on the next bus.
不用，你的卡两小时内可以免费换乘。上下一辆车时再刷一次就行。
How will I know which direction the 15 goes? I don't want to go the wrong way.
我怎么知道15路是往哪个方向的？我不想坐反了。
When you get off, cross the street. The northbound stop is right there. Look for the sign that says 'Museum District.'
下车后过马路。北行的站就在那里。找写着'博物馆区'的牌子。
Got it. How often does the 15 come?
明白了。15路多久一班？
Every 10 minutes during the day. You won't wait long.
白天每10分钟一班。不会等很久的。
Perfect, thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.
太好了，谢谢帮忙。真的很感谢。
No problem. Your stop is coming up next — get ready to hop off!
不客气。你的站快到了——准备下车！
Key Phrases · 关键短语
number 7
7路车
straight through
直达
transit card
交通卡
make change
找零
exact fare
自备零钱
reader
读卡器
beep
哔声
eight stops
八站
call it out
喊出来/报站
pull the cord
拉绳子
press the strip
按按钮条
transfer to
换乘
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •很多城市公交不收现金，只能用交通卡或手机支付。上车前最好准备好。
- •美国公交一般前门上车、后门下车。下车前要拉铃或按按钮。
- •很多城市有免费换乘（free transfer）政策，通常两小时内有效。
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