1. Passenger trains can be slow or fast. A slow train stops at every station. Fast trains have few stops: they stop only at every large stations.
2. A slow train stops at every station. Fast trains have few stops: they stop only at every large stations
3. Fast trains have few stops: they stop only at every large stations. So we can call these trains respectively stopping trains and non-stopping trains.
4. Local trains connect points situated not far away from each other, say, a hundred or two-three hundred kilometers. By a long-distance train you can travel very far- for thousands of kilometers.
5.Sometimes, when traveling a long distance, you have to change trains (or make a changing), that is get off one train and board another, if there is no through train to the place of your destination.
6. When you are traveling a long distance, it is very convenient to go by an overnight train. Overnight trains have sleeping accommodation: they usually have "corridor cars", i.e. carriages with separate compartments (they are called sleeping cars, or sleepers).
7. You cannot sleep in these trains: they have only sitting accommodation: very comfortable soft armchairs.
Dear Emma,
Thank you so much for your letter, I am very glad to hear from you. To be honest, I am also surprised that some people don’t have a TV set in their flats. It seems to me that it is important to have one for movie nights with many people. Based on my experience, it is often inconvenient to watch the films on the small laptop’s screen. That is why I also enjoy going to the cinema with my friends where the screen is available to everyone due to its big size. Clearly, the quality, sound and atmosphere in cinema is much better than a TV at home. In my opinion, going to the cinema is always a great idea to spend a good time and have fun! However, cinema is situated a bit far away from my home and the tickets for favorite films often cost higher. Thus, sometimes it would be better to stay at home, watch a great movie with family and enjoy a wonderful dinner. Despite the fact that both cinema and TV have many advantages, I prefer watching films on the internet. Nowadays, the creation of social media platforms such as Netflix and YouTube makes life easier. The internet gives many possibilities to find any films you want and watch them everywhere you wish for a low price, which is the most important factor for me. In conclusion, I would like to note that although movies are very fun, there are many other activities to do. For example, a rainy day would also be perfectly completed with an interesting book. Have a good time!
Sincerely,
Your friend
№ 3
A: Have you bought the tickets for our journey yet?
B: Yes, I went to the station yesterday and bought the tickets.
A: What time did you go there?
B: I took a friend to the station in the morning. His train left at 9:45.
A: Have you packed your bags yet?
B: Of course. And I have already asked my neighbour to empty my letter box. What about you?
B: I packed my bags two days ago.
№ 4
1) Yesterday, my brother came home from school, switched on the TV and watched TV until dinner was ready.
2) Oh no, it's raining and I have left my umbrella at home.
3) Look! There is so much food left. Nobody has eaten anything.
4) – Where were you yesterday? - I went to the shopping centre and bought a new computer game.
5) The road is closed. There has been an accident.
6) I had an accident when I was in Manchester last year.
7) Come on, let's celebrate! Our team has won the match.