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Level: A1

Train Tickets (Traveler & Clerk)

Ask about times, prices, and platforms at a station.

CEFR A1 · 64 words · ~1 min read · US English

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insert
to put something into a machine or opening
straight
in one direction, without turning left or right

Traveler: Hello, I need a ticket to Central Station.

Clerk: One way or return?

Traveler: One way, please.

Clerk: Next train leaves at 10:20 from Platform 3.

Traveler: How much is it?

Clerk: Eight dollars.

Traveler: Can I pay by card?

Clerk: Yes. Please insert your card.

Traveler: Thank you. Which way to Platform 3?

Clerk: Go straight and turn left at the sign.

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  1. What ticket does the traveler buy?

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    A one-way ticket — The traveler says, "One way, please."

  2. What time does the next train leave?

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    At 10:20 — The clerk says the next train leaves at 10:20 from Platform 3.

  3. The ticket costs eight dollars.

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    True — The traveler asks how much it is, and the clerk says eight dollars.

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