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UNIT 13 Train Schedule
Integrated Skills Development
Dialogues
A. When Does the Train Leave?
Brenda is going to Shenyang for a get-together with her friend. She is now asking a ticket agent for information.
Brenda: Could you tell me the times of the trains to Shenyang?
Ticket Agent: Daily at 7:42,13:40 and 14:00.
Brenda: Are they all express trains?
Ticket Agent: Yes, they are.
Brenda: What time does the 13:40 train get to Shenyang?
Ticket Agent: It's due to arrive at 17:46.
Brenda: Thank you.
B. Are There Any Non-stops?
Helen is going to Philadelphia by train. Now she is at the inquiry office.
Helen: When's the next train to Philadelphia?
Clerk: We don't have any trains to Philadelphia this afternoon. But there are some tomorrow morning.
Helen: What time do they leave?
Clerk: There is a train at 6 a.m., and it'll get you there at 11a.m. But there are many stops along the way.
Helen: Are there any non-stops?
Clerk: Yes, there is one at 8:30 a.m., and it arrives at 11:40 a.m.
Helen: I think I'll take the 8:30.
Passage
At the Railway Station
Mr. Wang has bought a train ticket at the booking office. He still has some time before the train leaves, so he finds a seat and sits down. A few minutes later, he hears an announcement over the loudspeaker:
"Attention, please. The 8:30 train to Philadelphia will be delayed for 20 minutes. The 8:30 train is running about 20 minutes late. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
It is his train. Mr. Wang has a look at his watch and continues to wait. He has almost fallen asleep, when he hears the announcement:
"The 8:30 train to Philadelphia is now standing at Platform 5. Passengers are requested to board the train immediately."
Mr. Wang gets to his feet happily and comes up to the ticket collector. He will soon be home.
New Words and Expressions
announcement
n. 宣告，通告
apologize
v. 道歉
cause
v. 导致，促成
collector
n. 收票员
continue
v. 继续
daily
a. 每天的
due
a. （按时间）应到达的
express
n. 快车
feet
foot的复数
get-together
n. 联欢会
happily
ad. 高兴地，快乐地
immediately
ad. 立即，即刻
inconvenience
n. 不便
inquiry
n. 调查，探寻
non-stop
n. & a.中途不停的（车），直达的（车）
platform
n. （火车站的）月台
rail
a. & n.铁路的，铁路
request
v. 请求，要求
schedule
n. 时刻表
ticket agent
售票处（员）
express train
快车
due to
预定，预期
inquiry office
问讯处
booking office
售票处
apologize for
因为…道歉
fall asleep
睡着
ticket collector
验（收）票员
Merry Learning
A Tongue Twister (绕口令)
She sells sea-shells on the sea shore. The sea-shells that she sells are sea-shells I'm sure.
Phonetics
ear在单词中的读音：
beard ear hear
near appear
earth learn heard
early
wear pear bear
swear
Pronunciation and Intonation
A: I hear you've been ill.
B: Well, I had the flu for a couple of weeks, but I'm fine now.
A: You're looking well.
B: Thank you for your seeing me.
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