III. Put the dialogue in a correct order

II. Fill in missing words and translate the text

I. Describe a railroad station using the picture

Platforms, magazines, collecting, getting out, railway station, sitting, queues

Last Tuesday I went to the ………… to see my friend off to New York. As we had about a quarter of an hour to spare before the departure of my friend’s train, we could have a look around.

A train was standing at one of the …….. ready to leave. Some of the passengers were looking out of the windows watching the late-comers who were hurrying along looking for empty seats. The engine was ready to draw the train out of the station. On another platform a train had just come in; some passengers were ………., others were getting in. Those who had not taken the precaution of getting their tickets beforehand were waiting in …….. at the booking-office.

At the bookstalls people were choosing books, …….. or newspapers for the journey. At the cloak-room others were leaving or ……… their luggage. Further along there were refreshment rooms with people snatching a hasty meal, while those with time to spare were …….. in the waiting-rooms.

1. Yes, the train has sleeping accommodation.

2. Good morning.

3. I’ve found out from this time-table that there are several trains to Glasgow daily.

4. What time does the train get to Glasgow?

5. Yes, quite so.

6. Is there a second-class sleeper on the overnight express which leaves at 10.15 p. m.?

7. Good morning, sir.

8. It’s due to arrive in Glasgow at 6.30 a. m.. It usually runs on time.