I. Grammar.
a) Выпишите глагол-сказуемое и определите его видо - временную форму. Переведите предложения на русский язык.
1.These factors haven’t affected the prices.
2.What is your brother doing now?
3.When my parents came, I was reading a newspaper.
4.He is fond of music.
5.We shall have not translated the text by the end of the lesson.
pros
Low ticket price. You must agree that traveling by train is much cheaper than by plane or even by bus. And students in general can travel for half the cost.
Large and convenient route network. Not all cities have airports, but there are stations and platforms even in villages. There are many junction stations where you can easily transfer to the desired direction.
You save time and effort if traveling by night express train. It is very convenient to take the train in the evening, and in the morning upon arrival immediately go to see the sights of the city, because you already slept in the train.
Trains are less likely to arrive late than airplanes.
More space in the car. You can lie down, walk around the car, sit, maybe even do yoga :)
Most stations are located in the city center. Thus, you save time and money when transferring from the airport.
Not so hard bandwidth control. At the entrance to the car, you just need to show your passport to the conductor, and you can take your place, you do not have to go through the inspection procedure like at the airport.
You can bring food and drinks in unlimited quantities.
Large weight of baggage allowed for free transportation. You can always take up to 50 kg of hand luggage with you in a wagon.
Of course, train romance :) Tea in the company cup holder, landscapes floating outside the window and the pacified noise of the wheels make the trip more soulful.
Minuses
Long travel time. Some cities have to get about a day.
The condition of the cars. Unfortunately, we do not always observe cleanliness and order in the car. And the conductor is in no hurry to eliminate obvious breakdowns that interfere with a comfortable trip.
Not enough personal space. If you are riding on the bottom shelf, get ready for the neighbors on top to sit on your shelf. And if you are riding on the top shelf, you will only have to lie down when the neighbor below will lay his mattress.
In the reserved seat, be prepared for constant noise and all kinds of smells, and in the summer - also for the heat.