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(aero)plane(s)	(bi)cycle(s)	boat(s)	bus(es)	car(s)
helicopter(s)	lorry(lorries)	moped(s)	(motor)bike(s)	ship(s)
submarine(s) / sub(s)	tanker(s)	taxi(s)	train(s)	tram(s)
	tube train(s) / underground train(s)	van(s)	yacht(s)

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How do you get there?

By air
At the airport. / On the runway. / In the air.
At the airport. / On the helipad. / In the air.
By road
On the motorway. / On the road. / In the garage.
At the taxi rank. / On the road. / In the garage.
On the road. / In the garage.
At the bus stop. / On the road. / In the garage.
On the road. / In the garage.
On the road. / In the garage.
On the road. / In the garage.
By sea
In the port. / In the harbour. / On the water.
In the port. / In the harbour. / Under the sea.
In the harbour. / On the water.
By rail
At the platform. / On the tracks. / In the station.
By tube / underground
On the tracks. / In the station.
On foot

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Making enquiries

Making enquiries

Questions about trains / buses Could you tell me the time of the next train / bus to Cardiff, please? Is it an express train / bus, or do I have to change trains / buses? Is there a buffet car? What platform / stop does it leave from? What time does it depart? What time does it arrive? How long is the journey?   Buying a train ticket I'd like a ticket to London, please. Single or return? Return. How much is the fare? That's £150.00 peak time, or if you travel off-peak between 10am and 3pm it's only £65.00. I'll travel off-peak then thanks. Can I reserve a seat? Yes, but it's an extra £5.00.

Questions about flying Is there a flight to London, please? Is it a direct flight, or do I have to change planes? Do they serve food? What terminal does it leave from? Is there an airport bus? Can I have a window/aisle seat? What time do I have to check in? What time does it take off? What time does it land? How long is the flight? Buying a plane ticket I'd like a ticket to London, please. Single or return? Return. How much is it? That's £150.00 business class, or £65.00 budget. Budget then thanks. Can I have a window / aisle seat, please? Yes, certainly.

Dialogue

Mr Smith is checking in at the airport.

Checking in at the airport - Conversation
Clerk:	Good Morning.
Mr S :	Is this the right desk? My flight is BA123.
Clerk:	Yes, that's right. I need your passport and your ticket, please.
Mr S:	There you go.
Clerk:	Thank you. Do you have any luggage to check in Mr Smith?
Mr S:	Yes, these two suitcases.
Clerk:	Could you put them on the conveyor belt, please.
Mr S:	Sure. I don't think they are over.
Clerk:	No. That's fine. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
Mr S:	A window seat, please.
Clerk:	... Here are your luggage tags and your boarding card. Your seat is 36B.
Mr S:	Thank you. What is the boarding time?
Clerk:	The plane is boarding in 30 minutes. You leave from Gate 15. Have a good flight.
Mr S:	Thank you. Goodbye.

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