58 Look at the cartoon and some actual reasons for train delays. 1 What does the cartoon tell you about public transport? 2 Which of the reasons do you find most surprising? SPEAKING 1a Now make up your own excuses for delayed public transport. Share your excuses in class and vote for the most ‘creative’ one. b Unit 04 On the move In this unit you will: find out about an unusual traveller perfect your phrasal verbs discover why travel makes you happy remember to study or studying gerunds compare public and private transport learn why trains don’t get along with leaves “We are waiting for our train driver, who is currently on a delayed train.” A “The service to London is disrupted due to the wrong type of snow on the tracks.” B “Trains will be running late as we wait for the strong sunshine to end.” C “All trains delayed due to leaves on the line.” D “The 11.42 train has gone missing. If anyone spots it, please let us know.” E “Swan causing cancellations on Southwest London commuter trains.” F “We need to make an unscheduled stop in Chester so the police can arrest a passenger.” G Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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