How to use English for transportation abroad?
问路 — Asking for Directions
在陌生城市向路人或建筑内工作人员问路 This scene includes 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 路人/工作人员.
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Asking Directions on the Street · 街上问路
basicExcuse me, do you know how to get to the Central Library from here?
不好意思,你知道从这里怎么去中央图书馆吗?
The Central Library? Yeah, it's not far. Walk straight down this street for about two blocks, then turn right on Oak Street. You'll see it on your left.
中央图书馆?不远。沿这条街直走大约两个街区,然后在橡树街右转。在你左边就能看到。
Two blocks straight and then right on Oak Street. Is it walking distance?
直走两个街区然后在橡树街右转。走路能到吗?
Yeah, about a 10-minute walk. If you hit the park, you've gone too far.
能,大概走10分钟。如果走到公园了就是走过了。
💡 "If you hit X, you've gone too far" 是英语里很常见的指路说法,意思是以某个标志物判断是否过头了。
Got it. Is there a crosswalk at the intersection, or should I cross somewhere else?
明白了。路口有人行横道吗,还是要从别的地方过?
There's a crosswalk with a traffic light at the main intersection. Just wait for the walk signal — drivers around here don't always stop for pedestrians.
主路口有带红绿灯的人行横道。等行人信号灯——这附近的司机不一定让行人。
Thanks a lot! One more thing — is the library open on weekends?
太感谢了!再问一下——图书馆周末开门吗?
I think so, but I'm not 100% sure about the hours. You might want to check their website. Good luck!
应该开吧,但具体时间我不太确定。你可以查一下他们的网站。祝你好运!
Will do. Thanks so much for your help!
好的。非常感谢你的帮助!
Finding Your Way Inside a Building · 在建筑内问路
basicExcuse me, I'm looking for the immigration office. Is it in this building?
不好意思,我找移民局办公室。在这栋楼里吗?
Yes, it is. The immigration office is on the 4th floor, Room 412. Take the elevator on your right to the 4th floor, then turn left when you get out.
是的。移民局在4楼412室。坐右边的电梯到4楼,出来左转。
Thank you. Do I need to sign in or get a visitor badge?
谢谢。需要登记或者拿访客证吗?
Yes, please sign in here and I'll give you a visitor pass. You'll need to show a photo ID.
需要的,请在这里登记,我给你一个访客证。需要出示带照片的证件。
Here's my passport. Do I return the visitor pass when I leave?
这是我的护照。走的时候要还访客证吗?
Yes, please return it to this desk when you're done. The elevator is right over there. When you reach the 4th floor, Room 412 will be on your left, about halfway down the hallway.
是的,办完事请把访客证还到这个前台。电梯就在那边。到4楼后,412室在左边,大概走到走廊中间的位置。
Is there a waiting area up there, or do I go directly to the office?
上面有等候区吗,还是直接去办公室?
There's a waiting area right outside Room 412. Take a number when you get there and wait for your number to be called.
412室外面有等候区。到了先取号,等叫号就行。
Got it. And where are the restrooms, by the way?
明白了。对了,洗手间在哪里?
There are restrooms on every floor, at the end of the hallway near the emergency exit. On the 4th floor, they're on the right side.
每层都有洗手间,在走廊尽头靠近紧急出口的地方。4楼的在右边。
Perfect. Thank you very much for all the information!
太好了。非常感谢你提供的信息!
You're welcome. Good luck with your appointment!
不客气。祝你办事顺利!
Key Phrases · 关键短语
walk straight
直走
two blocks
两个街区
turn right
右转
on your left
在你左边
walking distance
走路能到的距离
10-minute walk
走10分钟
gone too far
走过了
crosswalk
人行横道
traffic light
红绿灯
walk signal
行人信号灯
pedestrians
行人
not 100% sure
不太确定
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •"If you hit X, you've gone too far" 是英语里很常见的指路说法,意思是以某个标志物判断是否过头了。
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