Lesson 50. Taken for a ride
First listen and then answer the question.
Why did the writer not get off the bus at Woodford Green?
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.
