How to Commute

 

Section 1

How to Commute

 

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- get on = board, get into, take board a train/ fright take a bus/ taxi/ subway

- get off = get out of get out of a bus/ taxi/ subway

- transfer - transfer from a bus to a subway All transfers with a transportation(transit) card are free.

- go to work = get to work punch in I punched in at 9 o'clock.

- arrive at the office = get to the office, reach the office

- get off work = go home, leave the office

- commute commuter a commuter train How long does your daily commute to work?

- be stuck in I'm stuck in traffic.

 

B : Key Sentences

- How do you get to work?

- I usually -----------. take a subway(taxi, bus) (= go to work by subway)

ride in a carpool (=share a ride to work) / drive to work

ride my bicycle (motorcycle)

walk to work (=go to work on foot) (x go to work by walk)

 

C : Key Dialog

- How long does it take to get to work? = It usually takes about an hour.

- What time do you get on the bus to go to work? = I take a bus around 8:30.

- How was the traffic today? = It was terrible. I was stuck in traffic again.

- Why don't you take a subway instead of a bus? = Sounds good to me.

- How many times do you have to transfer buses to get off work? = Actually, I ride my bicycle.

- How do you commute to work? = I drive to work.

- JP you were not late today. = yeah, I successfully arrived at the office on time.

 

D : Office Talk

- I was stuck in traffic again. = Why don't you take the subway?

- Well, It takes at least three transfers in the subway to get here. = Its such a hassle

- What about you? How do you commute to work? How long does it take?

= I just walk to work. Normally, It takes about 3 minutes.

 

E : Further Study

- I lost my wallet. How can I get to the lost-and-found?

- Where should I go to transfer(= to another bus)?

- Excuse me, Line up please

- You can have a seat here.