EP 0246Daily Life

At The Train Station

A

Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels please.

B

Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm.

A

How long does it take to get there?

B

About twelve hours. We currently have tickets available only for first class on the express train. If you’d like, you can choose a sleeper on the overnight train which is a bit less expensive.

A

Yeah, I think that is the best option. Do you serve food on the train? Twelve hours is such a long time!

B

Yes of course. There is a dining car towards the front of the train where they serve meals at all times. We do provide complimentary water and coffee for all of our passengers.

A

Great! I’ll take it.

B

Here you are sir. Your train leaves from platform number nine at nine on the dot. Remember to be here at least thirty minutes before your scheduled departure time or else you might miss your train!

A

I understand. Thank you very much !

B

Have a great trip.

核心词汇

one way ticketN

a ticket that allows you only to go to a certain destination

departV

to leave, start a voyage

platformN

A flat elevated portion of ground

on the dotP

on time, precisely at a certain time

scheduled departure timeP

planned at a specific time to leave

拓展词汇

roundtrip ticketN

a ticket to travel to and from your destination

coachN

a less expensive travel seating option

hardsleeperN

a sleeping train car with less padding

softsleeperN

a sleeping train car with more padding

train conductorN

the person in charge of operating the train