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  1. Read and translate the dialogues. Play out one of them.

Dialogue 1

  • I’ve found out from the timetable that there are several trains to Brighton daily.

  • Yes, quite so. The next is at 12.30.

  • Well, I’ll take it. One ticket, please.

  • Single or return?

  • Single, please.

  • Here you are. The train is leaving from platform 3.

  • Is there a buffet-car on the train? I’d like to have a snack.

  • Unfortunately, no. But if you hurry, you can get a snack at a cafeteria in the station, otherwise you’ll have to do without breakfast.

  • Thank you very much.

  • Not at all.

Announcement: The train now standing at Platform 3 is the 12.30 Inter-City service to Brighton.

Dialogue 2

  • I want to buy tickets to the 2 p.m. train to San Francisco.

  • A round-trip?

  • No, just one-way.

  • Adult?

  • One adult and one child. By the way, how long will it take me to get there?

  • If you get on the 2.15 p.m. you are in Frisco at 6.30 p.m. If you choose the 2 p.m. it will take you half an hour longer.

  • How come?

  • The 2.15 is a through train. With 2 p.m. train you are to make a transfer in Oakland and wait for about half an hour.

  • Are there other trains to Frisco?

  • Lots of. You can take a look at the time-table near the Information Desk.

  • Thank you.

Dialogue 3

  • I want a ticket to Leeds, please, second-class.

  • Single or return?

  • Return, please.

  • Second return, Leeds: one and fifty pounds, please…Fifty pence change, thank you.

  • Could you tell me what time the next train goes?

  • 8.55, platform 12. If you hurry you’ll just catch it.

  • Thanks.

Dialogue 4

  • Yes, madam?

  • I want to leave some luggage here until this afternoon. Is that all right?

  • Oh, yes, madam. That’ll be quite all right. Is this just one bag?

  • No, there are those two suitcases and this trunk. My husband will call for them with his car this afternoon.

  • Very well, madam. Your name, please.

  • Mrs. Macpherson.

  • Right. Here’s a ticket. That’ll be twenty pence, please. Thank you.

Dialogue 5

  • When does the London train leave, please?

  • 9.25. Platform 3.

  • What time does it reach London?

  • You should be there at 11.31, but you may be a bit later.

  • Do I have to change?

  • Yes. You change at Lewes and east Croydon.

Dialogue 6

  • Which train do I take for Victoria, please?

  • 9.28. This end of platform 2.

  • When does it get in?

  • It gets there at 11.34.

  • Must I change?

  • No, it’s a through train.

Dialogue 7

  • Which train is for London Bridge, please?

  • 9.27. from platform, 1.

  • What time does it arrive?

  • It takes roughly 2 hours, so you’ll arrive just before 11.30.

  • Is it necessary to change?

  • No, there’s no need to change.

Dialogue 8

  • What time is the next train to Victoria, please?

  • 9.26. Platform 4. Right up at the front.

  • When do we get there?

  • It’s due in at 11.35, but they are running late today.

  • Need I change trains?

  • Yes. Change at East Croydon.

Dialogue 9

  • Yes, sir?

  • First-class return to Glasgow.

  • Day return?

  • No. I’m going for the weekend.

  • A weekend return is £ 7.66, sir.

  • Thank you.

  • Thank you, sir.

  • Could you tell me which platform the 13.30 leaves from?

  • Yes, platform 5.

  • Thank you.

Dialogue 10

    • Porter, sir?

  • Yes... would you take this bag to platform 5, please?

    • Glasgow train, sir?

    • That’s right.

    • Very good, sir.

Dialogue 11

  • Which platform for Motherwell, please?

    • Platform 14, right up and down, underground level.

    • When does the next train leave, please?

    • 10.30, from Glasgow Central.

    • When does it get in?

    • You will be in Motherwell at 11.04. It takes roughly about half an hour to get there.

    • Do I have to change?

    • No, you needn’t. It’s a short distance.

    • How much is the ticket?

    • Single or return?

    • Both.

    • One single costs $ 20. The normal return ticket costs double the single fare but.

    • You can buy a day return, which is cheaper.

    • Thank you very much.

    • It’s my pleasure.

Dialogue 12

  • I want a ticket to Bern, second-class, please.

    • Single or return?

    • Return, please.

    • Sixty-five pounds, please. Five pounds change, thank you.

    • Could you tell me what time the next train is?

    • 8 o’clock, platform 12. If you hurry you’ll just catch it.

    • Thanks.