Lesson 97 By Taxi

　　One of the most convenient¹ ways to get around a city is by taxi. However², it is alsothe most expensive way. In some cases,tipping is expected³, too.
On the other hand, a taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can quickly take you to any place you want tovisit. The taxi ride might⁴ be expensive, butit's time-saving.

 乘坐出租车 
到城市走走最便捷的方法之一是乘坐出租车。不过，那也是最昂贵的方法。有时候还需要给小费。
就另一方面来说，出租车司机对城市了如指掌。他可以带你到任何你想走访的地方。乘坐出租车或许贵了些，可是它倒蛮省时的。

1 convenient   

adj.便利的，方便的

参考例句：

• I have to find a convenient location for the shelves.我得找一合适的地方放这些书架。
• Come at any time that is convenient to you.你哪会儿方便就哪会儿来吧。

2 however   

adv.然而；conj.然而，可是，不过

参考例句：

• It's raining hard.However,I still want to go there.虽然下着大雨，我还是想去那儿。
• However, this does not always happen.然而，这种情况并不总是发生。

3 expected   

adj.（用作定语）预期要发生的，期待中的v.期望( expect的过去式和过去分词 )；预料；要求；认为（某事）会发生

参考例句：

• The company has a strict dress code—all male employees are expected to wear suits. 公司有严格的着装规定—所有男职员都要穿西服。
• The bargain prices are expected to entice customers away from other stores. 低廉的价格意在把顾客从其他商店吸引过来。

4 might   

aux./v.(may的过去式)可能；可以，允许

参考例句：

• It looks as if it might snow.看起来好像要下雪了。
• Might I ask a question?我能问个问题吗？