train
to the south
to the seacoast
fly by plane
scared of flying
train ticket
73. Do you often go by train?
Do you often go by train?
Seldom. Just several times a year.
By local or long-distance trains?
Both.
If the trip is long, do you sleep on the train?
Yes. I take the upper berth.
Do you go to the dining car?
No, I eat my food in the compartment.
Words
berth, both, car, compartment, dine, dining, seldom, trip, upper
Phrases
go by train
several times a year
sleep on the train
upper berth
dining car
74. At what track does our train arrive on?
At what track does our train arrive on?
Track number five.
How long is the stop?
Just a few minutes.
What time does it depart?
At a quarter past seven.
What if we’re late?
The train will leave without us!
Words
depart, past, quarter, track
Phrases
arrive on
a few minutes
a quarter past seven
we’re late
75. Do you know how to drive a vehicle?
Do you know how to drive a vehicle?
Yes, I’ve been driving since I was eighteen.
Who else in your family can drive?
Everyone except my grandmother. She’s too old.
Do you travel in your own car?
Yes, we go to the mountains on weekends.
What car do you have?
An SUV.
Words
everyone, mountain, SUV, travel, weekend
Phrases
I’ve been driving since I was…
everyone except
travel in your own car
to the mountains
on weekends
76. Does your sister know how to ride a bike?
Does your sister know how to ride a bike?
Yes, she had a bicycle as a child.
Will she ride with us along the cycle path?
I don’t think so. She prefers a motorcycle.
That’s a dangerous means of transportation!
She says the bike is more dangerous. The bicycle chain can break. You might fall!
Does she wear a helmet?
Fortunately, yes. By the way, we have to wear it, too!
Words
bicycle, bike, chain, cycle, fall, fortunately, helmet, motorcycle, prefer, ride
Phrases
ride a bike
along the cycle path
a dangerous means of transportation
wear a helmet
by the way
77. Can your brother ride a horse?
Can your brother ride a horse?
Yes, he’s a great rider!
Where did he learn to ride?
At a riding school.
Does he take part in horse racing?
No, he’s a mounted police officer.
Can he drive a car?
Sure, but the horse is his main mean of transportation!
Words
horse, mount, officer, race, racing, rider, riding
Phrases
ride a horse
riding school
take part in
horse racing
police officer
mounted police officer
drive
