1. Mike: Oh, dear, this train is full. I can't find an empty seat at all.
There aren't any seats in this carriage. I must try the next
ñarriage. This one isn't too bad and this part is almost
empty.There is only one girl on this seat... Excuse me, is
this seat free?
Girl: No, I am afraid, not. That's my friend's seat but there's
enough room here.
Mike:Oh, good. By the way, this is the Pushkin train, isn't it?
Girl: That's right. Ah, here is my friend.
Mike: Mary! What are you doing here?
Mary:Oh, hello, Mike! This is my friend Ann. We are going to
her aunt's in Pushkin.
Mike: Well, isn't it funny? I'm going there too. My parents are
there actually.
Mary: Is the train leaving now?
Ann: Yes, I think so.
2. — Hello, Helen! You seem to have a lot of luggage with you.
Don't you want a porter for your case?
— I'd rather not. It's not heavy.
— Going far?
— All the way. I'm going to Kiev.
— Got a sleeper?
— No.
— You ought to have a sleeper going all the way like that. Two
nights on a train. It's no joke.
3. A: It took us a lot of time to get our luggage through the Customs
didn't it?
B: Oh, yes. I hate the Customs formalities.
A: Now let's forget all about it and have a good rest. Do you mind
sitting in these deck-chairs?
B: Not at all. I generally prefer to stay on deck. It's always so stuffy
in those cabins.
A: Sure. Is this your first trip to France?
B: No. I've been there before.
A: I'm afraid the crossing might be rough.
B: I don't think so. The sun is shining brightly and there is no wind.