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M: Excuse me. Where can I purchase1 a train ticket? I want to go to Yuanshan and Tamsui.

W: Single-ride* fares2 are troublesome3 if you plan on visiting multiple4 places. I would suggest buying an EasyCard* instead.

M: OK, may I buy one from you?

W: This is just the tourist information desk. However, if you turn left here and walk straight, you’ll reach the ticket counter5.

M: Great, thanks! Are these cards expensive?

W: Not at all. And now, it will be easier to navigate6 the city

Words to learn

  1. purchase [ 'p-t]4s ] v. 購買
    You can purchase anything you want if you have enough money.
  2. fare [ f5r ] n. 交通工具票價
    The train fare is too expensive. Let’s take the bus instead.
  3. troublesome [ 'tr9bys4m ] adj. 麻煩的
    If the survey is too troublesome, people won’t be willing to complete it.
  4. multiple [ 'm9lt4py ] adj. 多個的 ; 多樣的
    Our business has multiple locations in the city.
  5. ticket counter n. 購票櫃檯
    Buy your tickets at the ticket counter.
  6. navigate [ 'n1v4+get ] v. 造訪；導航
    This GPS system helps me navigate When I’m driving.

Words to Know

Listening Tips

  • A listening question may ask you where something or someone is located. Pay close attention to directional words that explain location.
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