Linda found a seat ... a compartment that was full ... middle-aged businessmen. One ... them offered to put her case ... the rack ... her. She politely told him she could do it herself. The man started talking ... her § *» she had sat down. She tried to avoid getting ... a conversation but it Was impossible. He was one ... those boring types that go ... talking even If nobody is interested. When she casually mentioned that she was going Liverpool... order ... do a report... the city, he began ... telling her all ... the place. Several hours went.... He talked and talked. Linda hardly said anything. Finally, the train gotLiverpool. The man kept... talk- lug ... the very last minute. Linda got... to go. Just then he invited her ... i party. He said he would introduce her ... all his friends so that she could
learn more ... Liverpool. Linda politely refused and hurried........................................................ the
compartment. She could still hear the man's voice. He was talking ... lomeone else ... the compartment and she happened to catch ... a few Words: "Nice girl", he was saying. "But you know, she talked so much that I could hardly put... a word."
12. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your rea-
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1. Long train trips are so exciting.
2. A talkative person in your compartment is the very thing you need to make your trip pleasant.
3. Travelling alone is not only boring but dangerous.
4. Railway system is the best invention of the mankind.
5. It is difficult to travel by train if you have heavy luggage.
6. Lost property office is the most useful office at a railway station.
13. Discuss:
1. So many interesting and pleasant things happen when you travel a lot.
2. There are advantages and disadvantages in travelling by train. What are they?