Let's Ride in a Carpool

Section 2

Let's Ride in a Carpool

 

A : Basic ｅxpression

- carpool carpooling ridesharing

- ride in a carpool to work I carpool to work with my neighbors.

- give someone a ride Can you give me a ride to the airport?

- pick up pick ~ up on one's way to work.

- pull over pull over to the side of the road.

- drop off Let me (drop)off here.

- within walking distance running distance

- How about ~? =What about~? =Why don't you/we~?

 

B : Key Sentences

- Why don't we ride in a carpool? = Sounds cool(good) That's good idea!

- How about (meeting) at 8.o'clock next to the bank? (= giving me a ride = picking me up)

- Can you drop me off(-----)? (at the post office/at the next stop)

- Could you let me out(-----)? (at the next corner/right over there)

 

C : Key Dialog

- Why don't we ride in a carpool to work? = That's good idea.

- My home is whitin walking distance. = I live two blocks from here.

- What time are you going to pick me up? = How about 8 o'clock?

- Where do you want me to drop you off? = Right over there, please.

- Can you give me a ride tomorrow ?= Okay. How about if I meet you tomorrow morning at 7:00.

- Thanks for giving me a ride. It's nothing. That's what friends are for.

- We're almost there. Pull over to the side, please. Okay. See you tomorrow.

 

D : Office Talk

- Hey, JP. do you live around here? = Yeah, just two blocks from here.

- For real? My home is whitin walking distance. = I've got a good idea. How about carpooling?

- Sounds cool! We can save money on the parking fees.

- Then I'll pick you up tomorrow morning at 8:00. = Thanks buddy.

 

E : Further study

- What are the benefits of carpooling? (= What are the benefits of sharing a ride to work?)

= We can save money on the(-----). (parking fees/tolls/gas expenses)

= We can escape from the stress of driving

= We don't need to searth endlessly for a parking spot.

= It's one way to ensure a health environment.

= We can make friend.

- Where(When) can I pick you up?

- Can I give you a ride?

- Pull over your car.