英语角 – 交通篇 2.0

English Corner – Transportation 2.0

Haizhe: Hello, I’d like to exchange some Chinese yuan to Singapore dollars.
Clerk: Certainly! How much would you like to exchange?
Haizhe: I have 3000 yuan. What’s the current exchange rate?
Clerk: Today’s rate is 1 yuan to 0.17 Singapore dollars. That would be about 510 Singapore dollars.
Haizhe: Okay. Here is the money. Could I also get some smaller bills?
Clerk: Of course. I’ll give you a mix of denominations. May I see your passport, please?
Haizhe: Sure, here it is.
Clerk: Here’s your 510 Singapore dollars, receipt, and passport.
Haizhe: Great, thank you.
Clerk: Please count the money.
Haizhe: Yes, it’s correct. Thank you very much！
Clerk: You’re welcome. Have a great day!
Haizhe: You too.

exchange：兑换，交换，交流
bill: 纸币，账单，票据，清单
count：数数，计数，认为

Safety Inspector: Please put all your items into the bins; liquids and electronics should be taken out of your carry-on bag, and put into the bins.
Safety Inspector: Please empty your pocket as well.
Haizhe: Got it.
Safety Inspector: Also, take off your shoes, belt, and jacket and place them in the bins.
Haizhe: Okay, I’ll do that right away.
Safety Inspector: Thank you.
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Safety Inspector: May I have a look inside your bag?
Haizhe: That’s fine.
Safety Inspector: What are these?
Haizhe: They’re aspirin for headaches and a bottle of toner.
Safety Inspector: I see. We’ll need to scan these items again.

Safety Inspector: Here’s your bag. You’re all set.
Haizhe: Thank you.

liquid: 液体
headache：头痛

Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, we regret to inform you that Flight JA511 to Shenzhen has been delayed due to weather conditions.
Haizhe: This is really inconvenient. How long is the delay?
Airline Agent: At this time, we’re expecting a three-hour delay.
Haizhe: Three hours? I have a connecting flight to Beijing. Am I going to miss it?
Airline Agent: I understand your concern. Based on the current delay, it’s likely you’ll miss your connection. I can help you change to another flight from Shenzhen to Beijing, the next available flight will depart at 6pm; giving you enough time for a 2-hour transfer. Is that work for you?
Haizhe: Yes, that sounds fine. And how about my luggage.
Airline Agent: I’ll transfer your luggage to the new flight.
Haizhe: Thank you.
Airline Agent: I’m sorry for the inconvenience. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to ask.
Haizhe: I’ll figure it out, thanks.
Airline Agent: You’re welcome. I appreciate your understanding.

delay：推迟，延期，延误
inconvenient: 不方便的，麻烦的
connecting flight：中转航班
assistance：帮助，援助