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Introducing the EasyCard

Attention, everyone! For our first stop, we will visit the National Palace Museum*. However, we need to take public transportation1 to Shilin. Before we board2 the MRT, everyone needs to buy an EasyCard. Then, everyone must add money to3 their card. If you forget your balance4 later on, you can view5 your remaining6 balance at the ticket machine*. OK? All right, let’s proceed7 to the MRT platform8. This way, please.

Words to learn

  1. public transportation n. 大眾交通工具
    We have excellent public transportation in Taipei.
    public [ 'p9bl6k ] adj. 公眾的 ; 大眾的
    transportation [ +tr1nsp0'te]4n ] n. 運輸 ; 交通工具
    transport [ 'tr1ns+p7rt ] v. 運輸
  2. board [ bord ] v. 上（船、車、飛機）
    Board the train carefully.
  3. add...to 加
    I need to add more money to my card.
  4. balance [ 'b1l4ns ] n. 結餘 ; 餘額
    What is my creadit card balance?
  5. view [ vju ] v. 查看
    Oliver used a telescope to view the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies.
  6. remaining [ r6'men6; ] adj. 剩餘的
    Your remaining balance is ten dollars.
    remain [ r6'men ] v. 剩下 ; 餘留
  7. proceed [ pr4'sid ] v. 前進
    I think we’re ready to proceed to the next stage.
  8. platform [ 'pl1t+f7rm ] n. 月台
    When waiting at the train platform, stay behind the yellow line.

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Discussion

  1. What do you think is the best way to travel around Taipei? Why?
  2. Do you have any tips for first-time visitors to Taipei?
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