30日間オーストラリア英語 — 28日目
交通機関
Public transport systems in Australian cities have been developed to help people travel easily. In Sydney, an Opal card, which is a reusable smart card, is used for buses, trains, ferries, and light rail. Melbourne has a similar system called Myki. These cards can be purchased at convenience stores or train stations, and they must be tapped on and off at the start and end of each trip. Fares are calculated based on the distance that has been travelled. Weekly caps have been introduced, so you will not be charged more than a set amount per week. Buses, which are the most common form of transport in suburban areas, run frequently during peak hours. Timetables that have been updated recently can be checked on official transport apps. It is recommended that these apps are downloaded before you start travelling around the city.
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Q: メルボルンの交通ICカードは何と呼ばれていますか？
I have been using the Opal card every day since I arrived in Sydney, and I think the system is well designed. My card was bought at a convenience store near Central Station for just a few dollars. The trains, which are clean and air-conditioned, run on time most of the time. I have found that the weekly cap, which is set at around 50 dollars, saves a lot of money. The Opal app, which has been downloaded on my phone, shows my balance and trip history. One thing that confused me was that ferries, which are included in the Opal system, have different fare rules. I was charged extra because I forgot to tap off at my destination. The system that has been built for Sydney is impressive and much easier to use than I expected.
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Q: レビューで追加料金を請求された理由は何ですか？
シドニーは Opal、メルボルンは Myki、ブリスベンは Go Card、パースは SmartRider と、都市によってICカードが異なります。引っ越すたびに新しいカードが必要です。「Where can I get a [card name]?」と聞きましょう。
日本のSuicaと同じく、乗車時と降車時の両方でタッチが必要です。タッチオフを忘れると最大運賃が請求されます。「Did I tap off?」と自分に確認する習慣をつけましょう。バスの場合、降りるときは「Next stop, please」と言ってボタンを押します。
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Q: 会話によると、ボンダイビーチまでバスで通常どれくらいかかりますか？
今日のそのまま使える表現3つ
Key Sentencesを並べ替えて作ってみよう
Q1: 「運賃は移動した距離に基づいて計算されます。」
Q2: 「降りるときにタッチオフするのを忘れないでください。」
Q3: 「アプリはもうダウンロードしましたがまだ使っていません。」
今日のことを3行で書いてみよう
💡 今日の会話や文をマネしてOK！わからない英語は日本語のままで大丈夫。