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Chapter 2.10: Inter-City and Long-Distance Travel

– Advanced Level –

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The Situation

When traveling from 北京 (Beijing) to 昆明 (Kunming) by 跨省 (inter-province | kuà shěng), a traveler chooses to experience 国际列车 (international train | guójì lièchē). They book a seat on the 动车组 (high-speed train | dòngchē zǔ) with a preference for 高级软卧 (superior soft sleeper | gāojí ruǎnwò) or 商务座 (business class | shāngwù zuò), seeking comfort over the long haul.

At the ticket counter, they inquire about 夜间列车 (overnight trains | yèjiān lièchē) and 联程票 (through tickets | liánchéng piào) options. In the spacious 候车大厅 (waiting hall | hòuchē dàtīng), they check 车站布局 (station layout | chēzhàn bùjú) and follow 车站指引 (station directions | chēzhàn zhǐyǐn) to their platform.

They appreciate the 无障碍服务 (accessible services | wú zhàng'ài fúwù) provided at the station and use 多种支付方式 (multiple payment methods | duō zhǒng zhīfù fāngshì). Before boarding, they pass through 车站安检 (station security check | chēzhàn ānjiǎn) and confirm their 预计到达时间 (estimated arrival time | yùjì dàodá shíjiān) and 座位选择 (seat selection | zuòwèi xuǎnzé).

They use their smartphones to access 车次查询 (train number inquiry | chēcì cháxún) and 在线客服 (online customer service | zàixiàn kèfù) for last-minute changes to their 旅行计划 (travel plan | lǚxíng jìhuà). They note the importance of 行李限重 (luggage weight limit | xínglǐ xiànzhòng) and 旅行提示 (travel tips | lǚxíng tíshì) and make sure they follow all 安全须知 (safety instructions | ānquán xūzhī).


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The Sentences

跨省
跨省旅行需提前规划行程。
Kuà shěng lǚxíng xū tíqián guīhuà xíngchéng.
Plan your trip in advance when traveling across the country.
国际列车
国际列车连接邻国城市。
Guójì lièchē liánjiē lín guó chéngshì.
International trains connect neighboring cities.
动车组
动车组提供高效快速服务。
Dòngchē zǔ tígōng gāoxiào kuàisù fúwù.
The train provides efficient and fast service.
高级软卧
高级软卧提供更多私密空间。
Gāojí ruǎnwò tígōng gèng duō sīmì kōngjiān.
Premium soft sleepers offer more privacy.
商务座
商务座适合商务人士使用。
Shāngwù zuò shìhé shāngwù rénshì shǐyòng.
Business seats are suitable for businessmen.
头等舱
头等舱舒适度更高,服务更佳。
Tóuděng cāng shūshì dù gèng gāo, fúwù gèng jiā.
First class offers more comfort and better service.
夜间列车
夜间列车适合长途旅行。
Yèjiān lièchē shìhé chángtú lǚxíng.
Night trains are suitable for long-distance travel.
联程票
联程票方便省心,一票到底。
Lián chéng piào fāngbiàn shěng xīn, yī piào dàodǐ.
Combined ticket is convenient and hassle-free, one ticket to the end.
候车大厅
候车大厅设施齐全,环境卫生。
Hòuchē dàtīng shèshī qíquán, huánjìng wèishēng.
The waiting hall is well-equipped and hygienic.
交通接驳
交通接驳服务方便换乘乘客。
Jiāotōng jiē bó fúwù fāngbiàn huàn chéng chéngkè.
Transportation connecting service is convenient for transferring passengers.
无障碍服务
车站提供无障碍服务,便利行动不便者。
Chēzhàn tígōng wú zhàng’ài fúwù, biànlì xíngdòng búbiàn zhě.
The station provides barrier-free services for the mobility-impaired.
多种支付方式
车站接受多种支付方式购票。
Chēzhàn jiēshòu duō zhǒng zhīfù fāngshì gòu piào.
Tickets can be purchased through a variety of payment methods.
车站安检
乘车前需通过车站安检。
Chéng chē qián xū tōngguò chēzhàn ānjiǎn.
Passengers are required to pass through the station security check before boarding.
预计到达时间
查询预计到达时间规划行程。
Cháxún yùjì dàodá shíjiān guīhuà xíngchéng.
Check the estimated time of arrival to plan your trip.
车次查询
车次查询帮助选最佳出行方式。
Chēcì cháxún bāngzhù xuǎn zuì jiā chūxíng fāngshì.
Train number search helps to choose the best way to travel.
旅行计划
提前制定详细旅行计划。
Tíqián zhìdìng xiángxì lǚxíng jìhuà.
Make detailed travel plans in advance.
座位选择
座位选择可提前在线完成。
Zuòwèi xuǎnzé kě tíqián zàixiàn wánchéng.
Seat selection can be done online in advance.
车站指引
车站指引清晰,方便乘客。
Chē zhàn zhǐyǐn qīngxī, fāngbiàn chéngkè.
Clear station directions for passengers’ convenience.
行李限重
了解行李限重,避免超重。
Liǎojiě xínglǐ xiàn zhòng, bìmiǎn chāozhòng.
Know the weight limit of luggage to avoid overweight.
在线客服
遇问题可咨询在线客服。
Yù wèntí kě zīxún zàixiàn kèfú.
Consult online customer service if you have any questions.
预订确认
酒店给我发送了预定确认邮件。
Jiǔdiàn gěi wǒ fāsòngle yùdìng quèrèn yóujiàn.
The hotel sent me a booking confirmation email.
旅行提示
注意阅读旅行提示,确保安全。
Zhùyì yuèdú lǚxíng tíshì, quèbǎo ānquán.
Read travel tips to ensure safety.
车站布局
熟悉车站布局,快速找到目的地。
Shúxī chē zhàn bùjú, kuàisù zhǎodào mùdì dì.
Familiarize yourself with the station layout and find your destination quickly.
安全须知
出行前阅读安全须知至关重要。
Chūxíng qián yuèdú ānquán xūzhī zhì guān zhòngyào.
It is crucial to read the safety instructions before traveling.

 

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The Words

跨省
kuà shěng
inter-provincial
国际列车
guójì lièchē
international train
动车组
dòngchē zǔ
train set
高级软卧
gāojí ruǎnwò
deluxe soft sleeper
商务座
shāngwù zuò
business class
头等舱
tóuděng cāng
first class
夜间列车
yèjiān lièchē
overnight train
联程票
lián chéng piào
through ticket
候车大厅
hòuchē dàtīng
waiting hall
交通接驳
jiāotōng jiē bó
transportation connection
无障碍服务
wú zhàng’ài fúwù
accessible service
多种支付方式
duō zhǒng zhīfù fāngshì
multiple payment methods
车站安检
chēzhàn ānjiǎn
station security check
预计到达时间
yùjì dàodá shíjiān
estimated arrival time
车次查询
chēcì cháxún
train number inquiry
旅行计划
lǚxíng jìhuà
travel plan
座位选择
zuòwèi xuǎnzé
seat selection
车站指引
chēzhàn zhǐyǐn
station guidance
行李限重
xínglǐ xiàn zhòng
luggage weight limit
在线客服
zàixiàn kèfú
online customer service
预订确认
yùdìng quèrèn
booking confirmation
旅行提示
lǚxíng tíshì
travel tips
车站布局
chēzhàn bùjú
station layout
安全须知
ānquán xūzhī
safety instructions

 

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