Dialog Ⅲ Cable Car Service缆车服务

Dialog Ⅲ Cable Car Service缆车服务

To save energy,a tourist chooses to take the cable car to go onto the Great W all.A cable serviceman receives her.

Staff:Excuseme,ma'am,butmay Isee your ticket?

Tourist:Here you are.

Staff:I'm sorry.Your ticket doesn't include cable car service.

Tourist:How much do Ihave to pay extra?

Staff:RMB 35 for the single and RMB 50 for the return.

Tourist:Two return tickets,please.

Staff:OK.Your tickets and your change.Please wait in the corridor here a few minutes for your turn.

(A few minutes later,a cable car comes and six visitors get on it.)

Staff:Good morning,everybody.Welcome to take our GreatWall Terrace cable car.It runs up to the Terrace in threeminutes.Please fasten your belt,and never put your head or arms out of the car.But you may take a look on both sides at fantastic views below.

Tourist:It'smy first time to take the cable car.I'm so afraid.

Staff:Don't worry.Our cable car is the most advanced system.It is automatically controlled and our staff keeps an eye for the movement of the car.We can assure you of your safety.Now the car is running at a speed of 3.5 meters per second.Are you feeling OK?

Tourist:I feel a little bit dizzy and nauseous.Can you help me?

Staff:Just keep looking straight ahead.Yes,like this.Are you feeling better now?

Tourist:Yeah,yeah.

Staff:Now,we're arriving at the Terrace.Watch your steps when you're getting out of the car.Thank you for taking the cable car.We look forward to your coming again.

Tourist:When will the last car return?

Staff:The last car returns at 5:30 p.m.We hope you will enjoy your visit on the GreatWall.See you later.

cable['keɪb l]  n.电缆,缆绳

terrace['terəs]  n.平台

assure[ə'ʃuːə]  v.保证

dizzy['dɪzɪ]  adj.眩晕的

nauseous['nɔːzjəs,'nɔːʃɪəs]  adj.感到恶心的,想吐的

Cable Car Service  缆车服务

GreatWall Terrace  长城平台

keep an eye for  关注

assure sb.of sth.  向某人保证

Quickies

1)How many people can a cable car carry atmost?

2)What do you do to avoid nausea in amoving car?

3)How far does the cable car travel on a single journey?