Once an Englishman (to travel) in the USA on business. On the train he (to share) the compartment with an American. The American (to want) (to impress) him and (to show) how big America (to be) so he (to say): "You see, my country (to be) so great that if you (to start) your trip in the afternoon in Taxes, the next morning you still (to be) in Taxes". The Englishman (to smile) and (to say): "I (not to know) that you (to have) such a poor railway system",
16. Discuss:
1. What does British government have to do to develop the integrated transport system in GB?
2. What are the biggest problems of British and Russian railways?
3. Is Russian railway network as comprehensive as British?
4. Do we have integrated transport system in Russia?
5. What needs improving in Russian transportation system?
6. What does Russian government have to do to improve transportation system in Russia?
Unit 4. Travelling By Train