A JOURNEY BY TRAIN
Improve English Speaking through everyday conversation
Learn English as Foreign Language-45 Tutorials
I have written a detailed book English conversation for all occasions, to learn English as Foreign Language.
This tutorial has been prepared from my well known book English conversation for all occasions, which I wrote for Indian students to improve everyday conversation..
English Conversation for All Occasions is a unique book of its kind, specially written to help Indian student. A quick look at the titles of the lessons would convince the reader that the book has been prepared by visualizing all types of situational conversations which may confront any man or woman in his daily activities. Whether one converses with his family members or moves about to mix in society, he will not feel tongue-tied for want of appropriate words or expressions. In a post office or barber’s shop, at a hotel or taxi stand, every person who has read this book, will be able to speak in English fluently and with confidence.
Good knowledge and satisfactory conversation drill is important in English speaking. This Tutorial would not only prove an asset to the reader in his daily life, but also on special occasions like interviews for jobs, etc. He would be able to face the interviewers with equanimity and confidence.
All the lessons have been designed in a programmed fashion. Word-meanings, Phrases and exercises have been added at the end of every lesson to help the students master the topics.
All the lesson should be read along, not once but many times, so that the conversation comes easy to the reader when he faces real life situations. The author would feel rewarded for his labours if the book helps men and women become social relations
This Tutorial should help all those readers who find difficulty in speaking fluent English. This will be completed in 45 lessons.
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Mr.Verma is going on short holiday to Ambala. Mrs.Verma and Vikram are accompanying him for a short visit to some relatives. The three of them arrive at the railway station.
Mr.Verma :Coolie, coolie. Please pick up this suitcase and this Trunk.
Vikram :Papa what are those counters?
Mr.Verma :Those are counters which sell tickets.
Vikram :Are all the tickets for all the trains sold at the same Place?
Mr.Verma :No. There are different counters for tickets to be Sold for different trains.
Vikram: I’ll, find that out from the enquiry counter.The Verma family followed by the coolie arrives at platform No 3.
Mr.Verma: We are a bit early. The train has not yet drawn up.
Mrs.Verma: Do we have reserved seats, dear?
Mr.Verma: No dear. You know that for day time travel there is no reservation of seats.
Mrs.Verma: I do hope that the train is not too over crowded.
Vikram Oh look papa! There is an engine going along all by itself! Who are the men in side the engine?
Mr.Verma: There is an engine driver and there is a stoker. The
Stoker is the man who keeps feeding the engine with coal.
Vikram: Look, look! That train is running so fast! What is that wire on top of the train?
Mr.Verma: That is an electric train son. Look there. The signal for our train to come into the station has come down. Stand back from the edge of the platform Vikram.
The train draws up. There is a rush to get into the train.
Mr.Verma: Don’t hurry. Coolie, take our luggage to the first class compartment please. I think it is the fifth carriage from the engine. The Verma family settles down in their compartment.
Vikram: Papa are the engine driver and his helper the only people to run the train?
Mr.Verma: No. Vikram. There are a number of other railway officials on each train. There is a guard who looks after the safety of the passengers. Then, there is a conductor who has a chart and can tell you as to which compartment you can sit in. There are also ticket checker, who asks to see the tickets of all the passengers. There is an attendant with each of the carriages.
The train moves off.
Mrs.Verma: Here we go. I hope the train isn’t going to be late. I’ve brought some brunch. As soon as we get out of Delhi and its suburbs, we’ll have a bite.
Vikram: Mamma, where is our big trunk?
Mrs.Verma: Very big and heavy items are not allowed to be kept in the compartment. So, our trunk has been stored in the luggage van. That is actually Aunt Veena’s trunk which we are taking for her to Ambala.
Vikram: Look papa. That man is waving a green flag
Mr. Verma: Yes, son, that is the signal that it is safe for the train to move off. The guard also blows a whistle to warn the engine driver and the passengers.
Vikram :what’s happened? Mamma papa! It has become as dark as night. Oh, now it is day again. What was that, papa?
Mr.Verma :We just passed through a tunnel, son.
Vikram: I want to sit at the window and watch all the farm houses go by. What fun this is and what pretty sights are to be seen.
Mrs.Verma: Do you want something to eat Vikram?
Vikram: Yes mamma. I’ll also eat my chocolate now.
(B) VOCABULARY
catch smoking flash
express miss arrive
Phrases
the corner seat to catch a train
rather tired a pretty sight
Meanings
counter an enclosed desk
platform a raised area.
accompany to go along with
reserved to fix a place specially for someone.
signal a sign.
brunch a heavy break fast which is eaten between breakfast and lunch and is a combination of breakfast and lunch.
luggage van a special compartment for storing baggage.
tunnel a special cut through a rock or a hill.
(C) Study the following responses
1 Rail travel is the least expensive form of travel.
Response : It depends on whether you travel by an air-conditioned carriage or by first class or by second. I think perhaps travelling by bus may be the cheapest form of travel.
2 Then why shouldn’t everyone travel by bus.
Response: When the journey to be under taken is a long one. Then it is more convenient to travel by train. One can lie down and sleep in a train. In a bus one has to sit all cramped up in one position all the time. Moreover railway travel is not unduly expensive either.
(D) Write suitable response
1 How many kinds of railway engines can you think of?
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2 Are there different kinds of trains too?
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