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Jack: How do you get to work?
Gary: I take the train to work almost every day.
Jack: Why “almost” and not every day?
Gary: Train is fast and inexpensive, and I enjoy riding it, but sometimes I need to go see clients and need to have my car.
Jack: I see.
Gary: Trains are not slowed down by traffic jams during rush hours, like cars.
Jack: When are the rush hours here?
Gary: Usually between 6AM and 8AM, when people get to work; and between 4PM and 7PM, after work.
Jack: Why do you think trains are inexpensive?
Gary: Because there is no gasoline to pay, no maintenance expenses, no parking fees, and the cost of the ticket is low.
Jack: Is there any disadvantage?
Gary: Yes, it’s very crowded during rush hours, the trains and platforms are full of people.
Jack: It’s probably still better than wasting your time sitting in the traffic.
Gary: Absolutely.
Related video English Conversation 02- Unit 09- About the train
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SPEAKING PRACTICE
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QUESTIONS:
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ANSWERS:
How do you get to work?
I take the train to work
How do you get to work?
I drive to work
Where do you wait for the train?
On the platform.
