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. I find travelling backwards on trains really (comfort). So I always sit facing forward. p align="justify">. We regret to announce that the (arrive) of the flight SA 121 has been delayed. p align="justify">. In these days of mass travel, the (distant) between Europe and America seems to be shorter. p align="justify">. It s interesting to see what (culture) differences exist in different parts of the world.
. There are a number of reasons for the (grow) in the popularity of Iceland as holiday destination.7. Practice the following dialogues.RESERVATIONSagent: Can I help you?: I want to fly to London next week. I'd like to make reservations for a roundtrip ticket .. A.: What day are you planning to leave for London? p align="justify"> В.: On the 12th of March .. A.: There are three flights to London on that day - at 10 am, 8.30 pm, and 9 pm Do you have any preferences about the time of the day?
З.: I'd rather leave at 9 pm I want to get to London early in the morning .. A.: I can make a reservation for a TWA flight. Are you going to travel class or economy? p align="justify"> В.: I prefer economy. How much will it be? p align="justify"> Т.A.: 440 dollars.
В.: Are meals and refreshments served on the flight?. A.: Yes, they are.
В.: What's the flying time?. A.: Six hours.
В.: What's the London airport we'll arrive at?
Т.А.: Heathrow Airport. How many days are you planning to stay in London? p align="justify"> В.: Seven days.
Т.А.: When would you like to fly home from London?
В.: March 22nd.
Т.А. All right. Your name and address? p align="justify"> В.: Boris Brown, 64-42 99th Street, New York 11374 .. A.: And your telephone number?
В.: (718) 439-7286.
Т.А.: Will you pay by credit card?. : Yes, by Master Card. Number ... Valid until January 15, 1003 When can I get my tickets? p align="justify"> Т.А.: You'll have them 2 days before your departure.
A.: I want to fly to Chicago on Thursday the 1st.
В.: Let me see what's available.
A.: I want to go coach, and I'd prefer a morning flight.
В.: United's Flight 102 leaves at 9.20 ..: That's fine. What time do I have to be at the airport? p align="justify"> В.: Check-In time is 8.45.
A.: I'd like to make a reservation to Los Angeles for next Monday.
В.: Just a second and I'll check the schedule ..: I'll need an economy ticket with an open return.
В.: TWA has a flight to leaving at 9:25 ..: I guess that's OK. What time should I check in? p align="justify"> В.: You have to be there half an hour before departure time ..: What flights do you have from New York to London tomorrow?
В.: One moment, please, and I'll find out what's available ..: I'd like to travel first class.
В.: OK, we have a nonstop flight leaving Kennedy at 9:25 ..: When should I get to the airport?
В.: Please be there by 8.45 at the latest.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
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Britain Rail s Servicesaround 34,000 km (21,000 miles) of lines, the passenger rail network of the United Kingdom is one of the densest and most popular railway passenger services in Europe . Despite a massive series of line closures in the 1960s and decades of subsequent under-investment, the train is still one of the most enjoyable, fastest, comfortable and convenient ways to explore Britain.Rail operates a service of 16000 trains a day serving over 2000 stations; there's hardly a part of the country that can't be reached by train.are operated by privately owned and commercially run train companies, known as Train operating companies (TOCs), who lease or own passenger trains to run passenger services as set down in their franchise agreements. Different companies compete to win franchises for a certain number of years., The United Kingdom has some of the most expensive rail services in Europe. Many of the British private rail companies charge premium fares during peak commuter periods and add surcharges to tickets bought at the station for immediate travel. With so many different rail companies operating on different sections of the UK rail network, booking and travelling by train in the UK can be a trying and costly experience.of the easiest ways to cut the cost of taking a train in England, Scotland or Wales is to book a ticket well in advan...
