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Chapter 1.2: Navigation and Travel Apps

– Advanced Level –

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The Situation

In 成都 (Chengdu | Chéngdū), a group of young travelers, both male and female, navigate their way around using various navigation and travel apps.

They check the app for 堵塞 (traffic jam | dǔsè) updates and 绕行 (detour | ràoxíng) options to avoid busy roads. Some travelers who need to change their plans use the app to 取消 (cancel | qǔxiāo) their hotel bookings. They appreciate the 用户评分 (user ratings | yònghù píngfēn) feature that helps them choose reliable services.

Some tourists download 离线地图 (offline maps | líxiàn dìtú) to navigate without using data. They check the 交通报告 (traffic reports | jiāotōng bàogào) for the latest updates and prepare for their trip by checking the 天气预报 (weather forecast | tiānqì yùbào).

Upon arrival, they go to the 行李领取 (baggage claim | xínglǐ lǐngqǔ) area and then pass through 海关 (customs | hǎiguān) with their 护照 (passports | hùzhào). Some exchange currency at 货币兑换 (currency exchange | huòbì duìhuàn) counters and withdraw cash from 自动取款机 (ATMs | zìdòng qǔkuǎn jī).


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The Sentences

堵塞
市中心常常交通堵塞。
Shì zhōngxīn chángcháng jiāotōng dǔsè.
Traffic is often backed up in the city center.
绕行
由于施工,我们不得不绕行。
Yóuyú shīgōng, wǒmen bùdé bù rào xíng.
We had to take a detour due to construction.
取消
我不得不取消了酒店预订。
Wǒ bùdé bù qǔxiāole jiǔdiàn yùdìng.
I had to cancel my hotel reservation.
用户评分
这个餐馆的用户评分非常高。
Zhège cānguǎn de yònghù píngfēn fēicháng gāo.
This restaurant has very high user ratings.
离线地图
离线地图在没有网络的地方非常有用。
Líxiàn dìtú zài méiyǒu wǎngluò de dìfāng fēicháng yǒuyòng.
The offline maps were very useful where there was no internet.
交通报告
每天早上我都会查看交通报告。
Měitiān zǎoshang wǒ dōuhuì chákàn jiāotōng bàogào.
I checked the traffic report every morning.
行李领取
我们在机场快速找到了行李领取处。
Wǒmen zài jīchǎng kuàisù zhǎodàole xínglǐ lǐngqǔ chù.
We found baggage claim quickly at the airport.
签证
我需要申请签证才能去那个国家。
Wǒ xūyào shēnqǐng qiānzhèng cáinéng qù nàgè guójiā.
I needed to apply for a visa to go to that country.
海关
通过海关时,我被检查了行李。
Tōngguò hǎiguān shí, wǒ bèi jiǎnchále xínglǐ.
When going through customs, I was checked for luggage.
紧急
遇到紧急情况时,请拨打这个号码。
Yù dào jǐnjí qíngkuàng shí, qǐng bōdǎ zhège hàomǎ.
In case of an emergency, call this number.
帮助
如果你迷路了,可以向警察求助。
Rúguǒ nǐ mílùle, kěyǐ xiàng jǐngchá qiúzhù.
If you get lost, you can ask the police for help.
保险
出行前购买旅游保险是明智的。
Chūxíng qián gòumǎi lǚyóu bǎoxiǎn shì míngzhì de.
It is wise to buy travel insurance before traveling.
货币兑换
到达机场后,我先去货币兑换处。
Dàodá jīchǎng hòu, wǒ xiān qù huòbì duìhuàn chù.
When I arrived at the airport, I went to the currency exchange office first.
自动取款机
附近有没有自动取款机?
Fùjìn yǒu méiyǒu zìdòng qǔkuǎn jī?
Is there an ATM nearby?
国际
国际旅行可以了解不同的文化,成为人生宝贵的经历。
Guójì lǚxíng kěyǐ liǎojiě bùtóng de wénhuà, chéngwéi rénshēng bǎoguì de jīnglì.
International travel can help you understand different cultures and become a valuable experience in life.
护照
出国旅行时不要忘记带护照。
Chūguó lǚxíng shí bùyào wàngjì dài hùzhào.
Don’t forget to bring your passport when traveling abroad.
旅行团
我们选择加入一个旅行团。
Wǒmen xuǎnzé jiārù yígè lǚxíng tuán.
We chose to join a tour group.
气候
这个地区的气候非常温和。
Zhège dìqū de qìhòu fēicháng wēnhé.
The climate in this region is very mild.
天气预报
出发前最好查看天气预报。
Chūfā qián zuì hǎo chákàn tiānqì yùbào.
It’s a good idea to check the weather forecast before you leave.

 

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The Words

堵塞
dǔsè
congestion
绕行
rào xíng
detour
取消
qǔxiāo
cancellation
用户评分
yònghù píngfēn
user rating
离线地图
líxiàn dìtú
offline map
交通报告
jiāotōng bàogào
traffic report
行李领取
xínglǐ lǐngqǔ
baggage claim
签证
qiānzhèng
visa
海关
hǎiguān
customs
紧急
jǐnjí
emergency
帮助
bāngzhù
help
保险
bǎoxiǎn
insurance
货币兑换
huòbì duìhuàn
currency exchange
自动取款机
zìdòng qǔkuǎn jī
ATM
国际
guójì
international
护照
hùzhào
passport
旅行团
lǚxíng tuán
tour group
气候
qìhòu
climate
天气预报
tiānqì yùbào
weather forecast

 

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