Dialogue 2

Passenger: Porter, will you see to my luggage, please?

Porter: Where for, sir?

Passenger: I am taking the ten o'clock train for Glasgow. Have this trunk labelled

and put it in the lug gage van, and two suit-cases can go in the carriage.

Porter: Right, sir. What class?

Passenger: First. Find me a corner seat facing the engine in a smoker.

Porter: Have you got your ticket, sir?

Passenger: No, not yet. Where's the booking-office?

Porter: Come along with me, sir. I'll show you. Here it is. You take your ticket,

sir, and I'll meet you on the platform.

Passenger: Which platform is it?

Porter: Number 8, over there.

Porter: Here you are, sir. I've found you a corner seat next to the corridor.

Your carriage is near the dining-car and you can order lunch when the

attendant comes along.

Passenger: What time do we get to Glasgow?

Porter: You are due to arrive at 6.15.

Passenger: Thank you, here you are.

Porter: Thank you, sir. I hope you'll find the journey comfortable.

Passenger: Well, if I have some minutes left, I should like to go and get myself a

book to while away the time during the journey

Porter: I'll bring you a paper, sir.

 

4. Make up dialogues of your own on "Travelling by Train". Roles suggested:

• a booking-clerk and a passenger;

• two passengers sharing a compartment;

• two friends discussing the advantages and disadvantages of travelling

 

Follow-Up:

What kind of train system is available in your area and what are the advantages of commuting by train over traveling by car? Use the Internet to determine the costs for traveling by train as a tourist.