Dialogue 2. Read the following dialogue. Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech

A.. Hello, Peter. Here you are, safe and sound. Did you enjoy your trip by air?

2. Oh, it was an exciting trip. I think there's nothing like flying. It's so convenient and besides it's the quickest way of travelling. It took me only five hours to get here.

1. And how long would it have taken by train?

2. Three days, I think. I shall never go by train now if I can fly.

A. And what about a ticket? Was it easy to get?

B. Oh, quite easy. I booked my ticket in advance at an air-travel booking office. It took me only a few minutes to do that. The very next day I had it delivered to the hotel I was staying at.

A. And how did you like the plane? It's wonderful inside, isn't it?

B. Oh yes. It's very comfortable. The hostess, a very nice-looking girl, took great care of the passengers and offered us some snacks and soft drinks.

A. I see that you travelled in comfort. At what height did you fly?

B. At a height of eight thousand to nine thousand metres. I say, why don't you try to fly by plane?

A. I will try it by all means

Dialogue 3. Read and dramatize the following dialogue

1. . My son is travelling with us. He is just a little over four. Shall I pay for him?

2. No. Children under five may travel free. Anything else?

1. Do you have tickets for the seven-twenty-five (train) to Sochi tomorrow?

2. B. How many tickets?

1. Two, please.

B. Just a minute. Let me see... Well, I can let you have two tickets but the seats are in different carriages. Will that do?

A. I am afraid not. What about the day after tomorrow?

2. Yes, we have some upper berths in a compartment car, if you like.

1. We won't have to change trains, I hope?

2. No, it's a through train.

1. All right, I'll take the tickets.

2. Here you are.

A. I've got a question.

How long does it take to get to Sochi, please?

1. I think something like seventy hours. Ask for the exact information at the inquiry office over there. They'll give you all the information you want.

1. Thank you.

Dialogue 4. Learn the following dialogue by heart

Porter: Any luggage, madam?

Mrs. Jones: Yes, the two cases here. I’ll keep this brief-case.

P. I’ll take your luggage to be weighed, madam. You’ll find the ticket desk straight across the hall.

Mrs. J.: Thank you.

Receptionist: Good morning.

Mrs. J.: Good morning. I have a ticket for flight BEA 987.

R.: May I see your ticket, please?

Mrs. J.: Here it is.

R.: Is this your luggage?

Mrs. J.: That’s right.

R.: Your luggage is underweight. Here is your ticket and this is your luggage label, which you show at your destination when you get your luggage.

Mrs. J.: Thank you. Where do I have to wait?

R.: Will you go upstairs to gate 3 and wait for the announcement of your flight.

Announcer: British European Airways announce the departure of their flight BEA 987. Passengers travelling on this flight are requested to proceed to gate 3 for customs and immigration formalities.

R.: (At Gate 3) Have your passport ready. This way, please.