Taking an Airport Bus
Taking an Airport Bus
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
airport shuttle bus
Noun
erˌpɔːrt ˈʃʌtl bʌs
a bus that takes passengers to/from the airport
The airport shuttle bus would take you to a local hotel.
one-way ticket
Noun
wʌnˈweɪ ˈtɪkɪt
a ticket to a destination without a return trip
I bought a one-way ticket to Sydney.
round-trip ticket
Noun
raʊndtrɪp ˈtɪkɪt
a ticket to a destination with a return trip
I bought a round-trip ticket to London.
automatic ticket machine
Noun
ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈtɪkɪt məˈʃiːn
a machine that issues bus/train tickets automatically
Automatic ticket machines are often found in metro stations.
bound for
Phrase
baʊnd fər
going to; intending to go to
He was on a train bound for London when he got sick.
route
Noun
raʊt
a fixed way which can be followed to get from one place to another
They used a map to plan their route across Spain.
bus terminal
Noun
bʌs ˈtɜːrmənl
a place where a bus begins or ends the scheduled route
There are several shops and cafes at this bus terminal.
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Can you help me with my bus ticket?
What seems to be the problem?
I’m afraid I will miss my bus.
Which agency did you buy this ticket from?
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Matt thinks there's something wrong with his bus ticket. He asks a clerk at the counter about it.
Matt
Excuse me. Can you help me with my bus ticket?
Clerk
Sure. What seems to be the problem?
Matt
I bought this ticket from an agency and paid for a round-trip ticket, but there's been a mistake.
Clerk
What kind of mistake?
Matt
I've just realized they gave me a one-way ticket instead. What should I do?
Clerk
The best thing to do would be to go and talk to someone at the agency. They can issue a new ticket for you.
Matt
I’m afraid I will miss my bus if I go there. The line is so long.
Clerk
Oh, I see. Could you tell me which agency you bought the ticket from?
Matt
It’s the one just around the corner with the red logo.
Clerk
I know the one! I’ll make a quick call to the manager there. Just a moment, sir.
Matt
Thanks a lot for your help.
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Anne wants to buy a ticket for a shuttle bus, but she doesn't know how to.
Anne
Excuse me, where can I (1) a ticket for an airport shuttle bus?
Airport clerk
Where do you want to (2), madam?
Anne
I want to go to Disneyland.
Airport clerk
Then you can buy it (3) one of these automatic ticket machines. You can buy the (4) by pushing the “Disneyland” button on the machine.
Anne
I see. And where is the bus terminal?
Airport clerk
Follow the directions on the sign above ticket machines, and you (5) get there.
Anne
Alright, thank you so much!
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 5
Answer Pool (Questions 1-5)
will
go
ticket
from/at
buy/purchase
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You've noticed a mistake on your bus ticket. You wanted to go to the Grand Central Station, but you were given a ticket to Newark Airport instead. Ask the desk clerk for help. Your teacher will be the desk clerk.
Exercise 6
Discussion
Have you ever taken an airport bus in a foreign country? If so, please share your experience.
What means of transportation do you usually use in foreign countries?
Do you usually buy bus tickets online or offline? Why?
Which is more convenient for you, taking a train or taking a bus? Why?
What is the best transportation system that you know of? Why do you think it’s the best?
