How’s tricks?: How are things? I haven’t seen you in a while. How’s tricks? This was a very popular greeting a few years ago. But some people still use it these days. So its a good expression to know Where have you been hiding?: Where have you been? Wow, Susan, I haven’t seen you in two months? Where have you been hiding? If a student does not attend class for a long time and then suddenly they attend a class, I might ask 'Where have you been hiding?' welcome with open arms: be very happy to see someone. When his sister came home from college, his parents welcomed her with open arms. tied up: busy Hey, Sara, I’m glad you called! I’d love to join you for coffee, but I’m tied up until lunchtime. to be tied up with work We are all tied up with work very often! I'm happy that you called me (on the phone) What’s happening?: What’s new? It’s good to see you, Marcus. What’s happening? What's happening? As a greeting, this does not mean 'what is happening right now?' Here, it means 'What is new?' Or 'what has been happening since the last time I saw you?' How’s tricks? Where have you been hiding? What’s happening? These are more casual. We usually use them with friends and family. With people who we are very familiar with. welcome with open arms tied up These can be used in formal situations as well. We can use them anywhere. There are plenty of ways to get around. Most cities and towns have an efficient mass transit system; that is, they have buses or trains to get you where you need to go. Often, you may need to take a bus to the train station. Sometimes it can be complicated to figure out which bus or train will take you where, but there is help! Most cities have a special department just to provide that information. You can call the transit company to ask. When you call the company, you will need to tell them where you are and where you need to go. You can also ask if you need exact change for the bus. Drivers usually can’t accept cash. mass transit: a transportation system provided by a city 公共交通 efficient: smart and fast 效率高的 exact change: the correct number of coins 零錢 plenty: a lot of / many 大量 complicated 復(fù)雜的 figure out: 想出 / 解決 / 計算出 / 弄明白 We can figure out a way to do something. This means we can find a way to do something. I figured out the problem. This means I thought about it and realised / understood what the problem was. The man provided me with information about the new phones. This means the man gave me / supplied me with information about the new phones. TRANSIT OFFICE: Good afternoon. Unionville Transit System. This is Stanley speaking. COMMUTER: Hi. I need some travel information. I need to go to 52nd Street and Broadway. I live on 8th Street, near Fifth Avenue. TRANSIT OFFICE: Well, you can take the B12 bus to Mercer Street. Then you'll have to catch the B9. You can take the subway, too. COMMUTER: I live near a bus stop, so I prefer to take the bus. What time does it come? TRANSIT OFFICE: The buses run about every 15 minutes. Bus schedules are posted at the bus stop. You can also check our website. COMMUTER: How much does it cost? TRANSIT OFFICE: You’ll need $2 in change. The driver won’t take dollar bills, and he won’t give you change. Make sure you have exact change. COMMUTER: Okay. Thanks for the help. Have a good day. Most people use their phones to check the website. But if you are traveling, then maybe you won't have internet on your phone. If that happens, you can call the transit office for this information.