Dialogue 1. Read and dramatize the following dialogue

1. I want a one-way ticket to Springfield. When does the next train leave?

2. There's a train at four-ten. There's also another at seven-twenty this evening.

1. Are they both through trains?

2. Yes. The four ten is a fast train and makes only one stop in New Haven. It arrives in Springfield at nine-thirty. The second is a local and takes about an hour and a half longer.

1. Is there a dining car on both trains?

2. There's a diner on the four-ten. The seven-twenty has just a cafe. You can get there sandwiches and coffee, drinks, etc.

1. What is the price of a ticket?

B. A seat on the four-ten will cost you ten dollars.

A ticket for the seven-twenty is cheaper: it will cost you only six dollars and eighty cents.

1. I think I'll have a ticket for the four-ten. It will be more expensive, but I'll save time.

2. As you like. Here is your ticket.

1. Thank you.

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.