New Concept English II - 50 (1/21/09)

Lesson 50 Taken for a ride


I love travelling in the country, but I don't like losing my

way.

I went on an excursion recently, but my trip took me longer

than I expected.

'I'm going to Woodford Green,' I said to the conductor as I

got on the bus,'but I don't know where it is.'

'I'll tell you where to get off,' answered the conductor.

I sat in the front of the bus to get a good view of the

countryside. After some time, the bus stopped. Looking

round, I realized with a shock that I was the only passenger

left on the bus.

'You'll have to get off here,' the conductor said. 'This is

as far as we go.'

'Is this Woodford Green?' I asked.

'Oh dear,' said the conductor suddenly. ' I forgot to put

you off.'

'It doesn't matter,' I said, ' I'll get off here.'

'We're going back now,' said the conductor,

'Well, in that case, I prefer to stay on the bus,' I

answered.