Choosing a Seat on the Bus
Created by dabai laoshi · 28 Aug 2026
Key Vocabulary
a person you do not know
On a bus, you often sit near strangers.
the open way between seats on a bus
A seat by the aisle helps you stand up.
full of people, with little open room
When the bus is crowded, bags must move.
with no person sitting there
People leave empty seats between them.
something you carry, often put on a seat
Some people put a bag on the seat by them.
Article
You get on a bus with many empty seats. You look left and right. Then you sit down.
On a bus, strangers sit close together. Most people want a little room. Sitting down is a quiet way to feel good. [1]
Many people like a window seat. The window gives you something to look at. It can feel like your own place. A seat by the aisle helps you stand up soon. Some people sit near the door. [1]
If the bus is not full, people often sit away from other people. They leave empty seats between them. The empty seat is a small wall. [1]
Some people put a bag on the seat by them. The bag says this seat is not free. Other people look at a phone. These things can stop a stranger. [2]
When the bus is crowded, the rules change. Soon there are no empty seats. Bags must move. [2]
In a quiet town, empty seats may stay empty. In a busy city, you may share a seat sooner. [1]
When you sit on a bus, look at what you do first. A bus ride can show how people share a seat.
Discussion Questions
- Where do you usually sit on a bus? Why?
- Do you put a bag on the seat by you?
- Do you like a window seat or a seat by the aisle?
- Where you live, do people leave empty seats between strangers?
- Do you like more room or a talk with people on a bus?
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