Travel English | On the train - Questions and answers 1

Read each ANSWER, then choose the QUESTION that would most likely produce it:

1. ANSWER: No, this seat is taken.
QUESTION:

How much is this seat? Excuse me, is this seat free? Where is this seat?

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2. ANSWER: The train to Manchester leaves from platform 4.
QUESTION:

Which platform does the train to Manchester leave from? How long is the journey to Manchester? When did the train to Manchester arrive?

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3. ANSWER: Yes, but you'll need to change trains at Leeds.
QUESTION:

Does this train have a dining car? Is this the last train tonight? Is this a direct train to York?

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4. ANSWER: It's been delayed by about twenty minutes.
QUESTION:

Do you know which platform it's on? Do you know if the train is on time? Do you know how much the ticket costs?

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5. ANSWER: Yes, of course — go ahead.
QUESTION:

Would you mind if I opened the window? Could you tell me the time? Is the dining car open?

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6. ANSWER: It's the next stop.
QUESTION:

Excuse me, is Oxford a big city? Excuse me, what time does the train leave? Excuse me, how many more stops until Oxford?

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7. ANSWER: You can buy one from the conductor, but there's a small surcharge.
QUESTION:

Can I get a refund for my ticket? I didn't have time to buy a ticket — can I pay on the train? Can I reserve a seat for the return journey?

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8. ANSWER: It's in the next carriage, just through that door.
QUESTION:

Excuse me, where's the conductor? Excuse me, where's the exit? Excuse me, where's the restroom?

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9. ANSWER: No, I'm sorry, smoking isn't allowed anywhere on this train.
QUESTION:

Is there wifi on this train? Is there a smoking area on this train? Is there a quiet carriage on this train?

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10. ANSWER: You can leave it in the overhead rack or in the luggage area by the door.
QUESTION:

Where should I sit? Where should I get off? Where should I put my suitcase?

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ON THE TRAIN | Questions and answers