Read and translate the dialogues. Play out one of them. - I’ve found out from the timetable that there are several trains to Brighton daily.

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.