12. Directions and public transport

Conversation Workbook, level B1, lesson 12. Directions and public transport.

Exercise 3. Listen to the conversation. At the station information desk.

Excuse me, my train to Vienna was canceled. What are my options?

I'm sorry about that. There's another direct train at 2:40, but it's very full.

Is there another way to get there? I need to be in Vienna by six.

You could take the 1:55 train to Břeclav and change there.

Will I have enough time to change?

Yes, you'll have twelve minutes. The connection leaves from platform two.

Which route is the quickest?

The one via Břeclav. You'll arrive at 4:50. The direct train arrives at 5:15.

Great. Do I need a new ticket?

No, your ticket is valid. But the 1:55 is running about ten minutes late, so hurry to platform five.

Thank you so much.

Exercise 4. Your turn. Listen, stop the recording and answer. Then listen to a possible answer.

A.

This train goes to Brno.

Do I need to change trains?

B.

The road to the airport is closed.

Is there another way to get there?

C.

You can go by bus or by subway.

Which route is the quickest?

D.

You have only five minutes to change.

Will I have enough time to change?

E.

Where are you? You should be here by now!

I think I got on the wrong bus.

F.

Why are you so late?

The train was running twenty minutes late.

This is the end of the recording.