Listening Exercises A1 – Travelling by train or bus

a   Edinburgh: 7.45, Platform 1                 

b   York: 7.49, Platform 3

c   Cambridge: 8.15, Platform 9                 

d   Liverpool: 8.10, Platform 7

e  2     f  4     g  6     h  3     i  1     j  5

Transcript

(i = from New Zealand; j = South African)

a   The 7.45 train to Edinburgh will leave from Platform 1. Platform 1 for the 7.45 to Edinburgh.

b   The 7.49 service to York will depart from Platform 3.

c   The train to Cambridge will depart from Platform 9 at 8.15. That’s Platform 9 for the 8.15 service to Cambridge.

d   The 7.50 intercity service to Liverpool Lime Street is delayed. This train will now leave at 8.10, from Platform 7.

e   The 7.45 train to Belfast will leave from Platform 1. Platform 1 for the 7.45 to Belfast.

f   The 5.49 service to Bristol will depart from Platform 3.

g   The train to Newcastle will depart from Platform 9 at 8.15. That’s Platform 9 for the 8.15 service to Newcastle.

h   The 10.50 intercity service to Liverpool Lime Street is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this way cause.

i   The 9.10 coach service to Wellington will leave from Bay 12. That’s Bay 12 for the 9.10 service to Wellington.

j   Passengers waiting for the 3.05 service to Cape Town please go to Bay 3. That’s Bay 3 for the 3.05 service to Cape Town.

a   8.30                 b   10.00am                        c   11.45am        

d   1.00pm           e   2.30pm-4.00pm           f   5.15pm

Transcript

(Stacey = South African)

I’ve got a really busy day today. At 8.30 I have a breakfast meeting with Mrs Jenson at ALC. Then I have to be back by ten for a meeting with Bod and Sean. Before lunch around quarter to twelve I’m seeing Helen to go through the sales report. Then it’s off to lunch at one with Dan Chester. He’s from Karanco. After lunch I’ve got to go to GEO International for another meeting. That’s from 2.30 to around four. And finally it’s back to collect Janet from school at 5.15. What a day!

a   You go along Nether Street and turn right.

b   You turn left and go past the bank. The subway’s on the left.

c   post office

d   Tourist Information Office

e   Cinema

f   Modern Art Museum

Transcript

a   (A = American)

A:   You go along Nether Street and turn right.

B:   OK.

A:   And the internet café is on your left.

B:   Thank you.

b   (B = American)

A:   Can you tell me where the subway is, please?

B:   Sure. You turn left and go past the bank. The subway’s on the left.

A:   Thanks very much.

c   (A = American; B = Indian)

A:   So you go along Station Road and turn right onto Market Street.

B:   So, turn right onto Market Street.

A:   Yeah. And then go straight along Market Street and you’ll see it on your left. It’s on the corner of Northern Road.

B:   Thank you.

d   (A = American; B = Brazilian)

A:   Well, the quickest way is to go out onto Station Road and then turn right straight away onto Broadway.

B:   Broadway?

A:   Yes, that’s right. Go along Broadway, and then turn right into North Passage. You’ll see it on the left.

B:   Thanks very much.

e   (A = American)

A:   Oh, it’s on the High Street, so from Station Road you want to turn right onto Nether Street, then take the second road on the left. That’s High Street.

B:   OK? And is it far?

A:   Not really. Once you’re on High Street you just follow the road until you get to the corner with Old Roman Way. Then you’ll see it on the left.

f   (A = American)

A:   OK, the quickest way is to turn right onto Broadway, then turn left into Willow Way.

B:   OK.

A:   Then go along Willow Way until you reach Oak Street?

B:   Oak Street?

A:   Yes, then turn left into Oak Street. Go along Oak Street, the straight over Ribbon Hill into Archway.

B:   So, straight over Ribbon Hill into Archway?

A:   Yes, go along Archway until you reach Museum Street, then you’ll see it in front of you.

B:   Thank you very much.