127 A Shocking Experience p.373

Taking a taxi in a certain Eastern European country can be a shocking experience. It is said that some
taxi drivers have metal wires stuck into the passenger seats. And when a button is pushed,the seat will give
you an electric shock. These taxi drivers don't do this for fun. They do it to tourists who argue about the
ridiculous fares they charge. Some drivers charge as much as ten times the legal fare. They have a secret
switch which makes the meters run faster. If you refuse to pay, you are really in for a shock.
    In one case,a German woman had no choice but to pay US$120 for a US$20 ride from the airport. She said
that she was "really taken for a ride," but what could she do? Besides the electric shock,she was verbally¹
abused and threatened with physical violence. She has only one piece of advice to tourists:"Take the bus or
stay at home."

Tom has much experience in teaching, so the students like him very much.
or: Tom is experienced in ....
take bus/taxi/train/plane
faint    look into the mirror
rotary(dial) telephone   push-button telephone
He charge me ten dollars. 他向我收费
fare 车费
pun 双关语
to be ripped off 被骗了

1 verbally   

ad.用文字地；口头上

参考例句：

• The company had received complaints both verbally and in writing. 这家公司收到了口头和书面的投诉。
• He verbally laced into his son for his misbehaviour. 他严厉斥责儿子的行为不端。