Taking an Airport Bus

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Intermediate

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.

Can I have a one-way ticket to Cubao?

round-trip ticket

Noun

raʊndtrɪp ˈtɪkɪt

a ticket to a destination with a return trip

I bought a round-trip ticket to London.

Round-trip tickets to New York are really cheap right now.

This round-trip ticket is for a flight that leaves tomorrow and returns next Saturday.

automatic ticket machine

Noun

ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈtɪkɪt məˈʃiːn

a machine that issues bus/train tickets automatically

Automatic ticket machines are often found in metro stations.

Then you can buy it from one of these automatic ticket machines.

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.

This is the quickest route through the maze.

Which route do you think will take us to the station faster?

So if you need to head south from downtown, we recommend you take an alternate route.

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.

And where is the 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 tutor.

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
ticket
from/at
buy/purchase
go

Exercise 5

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

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?