8. Read and translate the dialogues. Compose your own dialogues on the same situations:

At the inquiry office

Stanley: Good morning.

Clerk: Good morning, sir.

Stanley: I've found out from this time-table that there are several trains to Glasgow.

Clerk: Yes, quite so.

Stanley: Is there a second-class sleeper on the overnight express which leaves at 10.15 p.m.?

Clerk: Yes. The train has sleeping accommodation.

Stanley: What time does the train get to Glasgow?

Clerk: It's due to arrive in Glasgow at 6.30 a.m. It usually runs on time.

At the booking office

Stanley: I’d like three tickets to Glasgow for tomorrow.

Booking-clerk: Which train?

Stanley: The 20.15 express.

Booking-clerk: Second class?

Stanley: Yes. Second-class sleeper.

Booking-clerk: Single or return?

Stanley: Three returns tickets, please.

Booking-clerk: Just a minute. Let me see. Yes. I can give you three berths in one compartment. Here you are.

Stanley: Thank you.

Getting on the train

Borisov and Kozin hired a taxi and arrived at the sta­tion 30 minutes before the train's departure. Mr. Stanley was already waiting for them.

Borisov: Good evening. Mr. Stanley.

Stanley: Good evening.

Borisov: What platform is our train leaving from?

Stanley: Platform 2. This way, please. Here is our carriage. Put your suitcase on the luggage-rack here.

Borisov: All right. Is there a buffet-car on the train, Mr. Stanley? I'd like to have a snack.

Stanley: I was just about to tell you, that there was no buffet-car on the train and we would have to do without supper. But I'm sure we can get a snack at a cafeteria in the station.

Borisov: I'd like to but don't you think we can miss the train?

Stanley: Oh, no. It won't take us long.

It took them about 15 minutes to have a snack at the cafeteria and they caught the train when it was about to start.

In the train

Stanley: Well, we're moving at last. The train seems to be not crowded.

Borisov: Not so overcrowded as at the rush tourist time in sum­mer.

Stanley: Quite true. Lots of people are holidaying in summer.

Borisov: Well, it feels pretty hot here. Would you mind my open­ing the window?

Stanley: Not at all, I think fresh air will do us good.

On the ship

A.: Do you happen to know when our ship is due in Amster­dam?

В.: According to the time-table we are due there at noon tomorrow, but I think we are an hour late.

A.: Oh, it does not matter, we'll catch up.

В.: The sea has been quite calm since the beginning of the voyage, but I am afraid the night might bring us a storm.

A.: There is nothing to be afraid of, I'm sure we'll come on schedule and have a good landing tomorrow.

В.: Well, good night then. I'm going to my cabin now. I feel somewhat sleepy.

A.: Happy dreams!

At the airport

John: Hello, Pete! I'm sorry I'm late. When did you arrive?

Pete: Hi, John. I got here at seven thirty. We were a half hour early.

John: Did you get your suitcases?

Pete: No, I didn't pick them up. They are in the baggage-room.

John: I got your telegram yesterday. Did you have a jolly trip?

Pete: Well, it was a great fun, but in the end I got home­sick.

John: That's why they say: "East or West — home is best."

A coach tour

A.: I like a coach tour because it isn't expensive. Indeed, it wouldn't be possible for individual travellers to do it at the same low price.

В.: Certainly. And besides such tours are planned as holi­days, so you have a chance to do a lot of sightseeing and have a good rest at the same time. Last year I went by coach through a few countries and enjoyed the tour very much.

A.: Imagine! Last year I was on a coach tour too. During that fourteen-day holiday I visited Switzerland, France, and Italy. Sightseeing was combined with rest because we stayed for a few days at some lovely small hotels.

В.: My tour wasn't bad either. I went to Paris where I spent six days. I wouldn't call it rest as I was "on the go" (на ногах) from morning till late at night. It's a pity Paris is so crowded in summer as there is a big tourist rush.

A.: And where did you go to from Paris?

В.: Well, we went on to the south of France and enjoyed it very much. It's so pleasant to have no trouble with luggage as it's taken care of for you at each night stop.

A.: Oh, yes! And hotels are carefully selected and booked in advance.