//. Listening Comprehension

a). This is a British Rail talking timetable, giving train times from London King's Cross to Newcastle, Monday to Friday. For weekend train times, phone 071 276 2477. Here are the departure times from Kind's Cross and the arrival times in Newcastle.

0700 arriving 1005

0840 arriving 1130

0950 arriving 1245

1130 arriving 1437

1200 arriving 1455

1245 ...

b). A Good morning. Can you tell me the times of trains back from Newcastle, please?

В Afternoon, evening? When do you want to come back? A About 5 o'clock this afternoon. В About 5 o'clock. Right. Let's have a look. There's a train that leaves at 4.45, and there's another one at 5.25. A And what time do they get in? В Back at King's Cross at 7.15 and 8.20. A Thanks a lot. c). A Hello. I'd like a ticket to Newcastle, please. В Single or return? A Return, please. В Day return or period return? AI want to come back this evening, so a day return. В How do you want to pay? A Cash, please.

_VB Forty-eight pounds fifty, please. A Twenty, forty, sixty pounds. В Here's your change and your ticket. A Thank you.

d).This is a British Rail announcement. The train from Edinburgh arrives on platform tight at 0830 Edinburgh train, platform eight, 0830.

The train from Hertford arrives on platform six at 0835. Hertford train, plat­form six, 0835.

The train from Newcastle arrives on platform fifteen at 0845. The train is forty minutes late. Newcastle train, platform fifteen, 0845. Forty minutes late.

The train from Darlington arrives on platform nine at 0855. Darlington train, platform nine, 0855.

The train to Peterborough is on platform twelve, departs 0825. The train

to Peterborough, platform twelve, 0825.

The train to Newcastle is on platform seventeen, 0840.

The train to York is on platform five, departs 0900.

The train to York, platform five, 0900.

///. At the Inquiry Office (information Bureau) Booking Train Tickets

1. - 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 late.

• Do i have to change?

• Yes. You change at Lewes and East Croydon.

2. - Which train do I take for Victoria, please?

• 9.28.

• When does it get in?

• It gets there at 11.34.

• Must I change?

• No, it's a though train.

3. - What time's the next train to Victoria, please?

• 9.26. Platform 4.

• When do we get there?

• It's due at 11.35, but they're running late today.

• Is it necessary to change?

• Yes. Change at East Croydon.

4. - Excuse me...

• Yes. Can I help you?

• Yes, I'd like some information about trains, please.

• Where to?

• ... to London.

• When?

• Tomorrow.

• Morning or afternoon?

• In the evening. About six o'clock.

• Thank you.

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

6. - Excuse me, where can I book a ticket for a long-distance train?

• The second window to your right. You'll see it written up.

• Could you give me an early morning train to Sochi tomorrow?

• How many tickets?

• Two, please.

• Just a minute. Let me see ... Well, I can let you have 2 tickets but in different carriages. Will that suit you? (Will that do?)

• I'm afraid not. See if you can find 2 tickets in a non-smoker for the Day after tomorrow.

• Yes, we have some tickets left in a second-class sleeper, if you wish.

• I shan't have to change, shall I?

• No, it's a through train with sleeping-car accommodations.

• Can I travel third-class on the train?

• Well, it's booked up for the day after tomorrow.

• I see, then I'd like an upper (berth) and a lower (berth) in a second-class sleeper.

• Here you are.

• I'll take them. There's another point. My son is travelling with us. He's just a little over 4. Will there be any extra charge?

- No extra charge. Children under 5 may travel free. Anything else? ⁴ - How long does it take to get to Sochi, please?

• I'm not quite sure. I think something like 70 hours. Ask at the inquiry office over there. They'll give you all the information you want.

• Thank you.

7. - What's the extra fare in a fast train to Moscow, please?

• 5 roubles.

• Could I break my journey in Minsk?

• Break of journey is allowed anywhere on route.

• Do transit passengers have their tickets punched ahead of line?

• Certainly.

• How long do the tickets hold good?

• Tickets hold good for 30 days.

• What time does the train arrive in Moscow?

• 8.45.

• Is there a dining car (a restaurant car, a diner) on the train?

• Yes.