Track 30

Track 30.

Conversation 1

The next bus should be here soon.

No, it won’t.

I just checked.

It’s due in twenty minutes.

Twenty?

I don’t believe it!

It should be every ten minutes.

This service is getting worse and worse!

You’re right.

It was never this bad.

The bus company just doesn’t care about passengers any more, as long as they get the money.

Conversation 2

Excuse me, could you tell me why the 4.50 train to London hasn’t arrived yet?

I’m afraid there’s been an accident on the line at the station before this one.

Oh, sorry to hear that.

Do you have any idea when it might arrive?

Well, at the moment the line’s closed but I’ve just heard that the company is arranging buses to take passengers to London.

There should be one here soon.

Thanks for letting me know.

Conversation 3

What do you think?

Should we take the car?

It’s the quickest way to get to Bristol.

It’s straight down the motorway.

We should be there in two hours.

Haven’t you heard?

There’s fog on the motorway and there are massive jams all the way down.

There’s really no point in driving.

Oh, really?

Well, shall we take the train?

I know it’s expensive, but maybe we can get a cheaper fare.

I’ll have a look at the train website.

Good idea.

At least we can get there fairly quickly and safely.

Conversation 4

OK, darling, I’m off to work.

You’re not using the car, are you?

Remember what the doctor said.

You need to get more exercise and lose weight, especially now that your leg is better.

I know, but my leg hurts a bit today.

I’d prefer to use the car.

Yes, but it won’t get better if you sit in the car all day.

I really think you should do some more exercise.

And it’s a lovely day for cycling.

You can use the car when it rains.

OK, OK, I’ll cycle today, but I’ll need to use the car tomorrow as I’ve got a lot of things to take to work.

Conversation 5

I’m thinking of buying a motorbike now that I’ve retired.

I’ll have a lot of time to ride around like I used to.

A bike?

Are you sure?

I really don’t think that’s a good idea.

They’re really dangerous.

Only if you don’t know what you’re doing!

I used to ride one when I was younger.

How long ago was that?

It must be at least 30 years ago.

Have you been on one since?

No, but I’m sure I can remember how to ride one.

Well, if you ask me, I think you’re making a big mistake.

I wouldn’t get back on a bike after so much time, but it’s your decision.