Bob: Hello, I’m sorry, but I am late. Can you help me?
Mark: Sure, no problem! How may I help you?
Bob: When is the next train to Ansonia?
Mark: I am not sure, but I think the next one leaves tomorrow at 8 pm.
Bob: What?! I can’t wait that long! What time is the next bus?
Mark: It should go by in about two hours. It leaves the bus station at about 5.30 pm.
Bob: Well, I don’t know. Isn’t there any other option?
Mark: You could take a taxi…
Bob: What’s faster, the bus or the taxi?
Mark: The taxi, of course! All you have to do is to call and ask for a taxi and it will come right away.
Bob: You are right, but which is the cheapest one?
Mark: The cheapest means of transportation is the subway.
Bob: When have you ever seen a subway here in Connecticut?
Mark: You’re right. But anyway why don’t you just go walking? It’s only like 25 minutes away from here.
Bob: You’re absolutely right. Thanks for your help.
Choose the right option. Выбери правильный вариант
1. Bob wants to go to … [1]
A) Connecticut
B) Ansonia
C) Bus station
D) Home
2. The train leaves … [1]
A) At 5.30 pm
B) In 25 minutes
C) At 8 pm
D) Right away
3. The fastest means of transportation is … [1]
A) Train
B) Bus
C) Taxi
D) Subway
4. The cheapest means of transportation is… [1]
А) Plane
B) Subway
C) Taxi
D) Train
5. When have you ever seen a subway here in … [1]
A) Ansonia
B) Home
C) Connecticut
D) Taxi station
6. Thanks for your………… [1]
A) Support
B) Help
C) Assist
D) Offer
Writing
Task 3. Look at the picture of the transports, write about your favourite means of transport. Is it cheap or expensive? Why it is your favourite one? Compare with other means of transport
решение
Объяснение:
Боб: Здравствуйте, извините, но я опаздываю. Вы не могли бы мне Марк: конечно, никаких проблем! Чем я могу вам Боб: когда следующий поезд в Ансонию?
Марк: я не уверен, но я думаю, что следующий отправляется завтра в 8 вечера.
Боб: Что?! Я не могу так долго ждать! В котором часу следующий автобус?
Марк: это должно пройти примерно через два часа. Он отправляется с автовокзала примерно в 5.30 вечера.
Боб: Ну, я не знаю. Неужели нет другого выхода?