About the Train

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Al: So Bob, Do you take the train often?


Bob: Yes Al, almost every day


Al: Almost every day? that's a lot


Bob: Well I enjoy the train it's very convenient


Al: I see


Bob: And it's the fastest way to travel across town


Al: Are there many people on the train during the rush hour?


Bob: Well, there are many people in the morning before work and there are many people in the evening after work


Al: What about other times?


Bob: At other times no not so many people


Al: And there's never a traffic jam? 


Bob : On the train? there's never any traffic jam 


Al: Oh that's good


Bob: That's the fastest way to travel


Al: Yeah, you know I think it's faster than driving a car


Bob: And the train is not very expensive


Al: Hey, Bob look at that sign


Bob: The university uh oh we're waiting for the wrong train


Al: We're on the wrong platform teacher


Bob: Yes we're on the wrong platform


Al: So now what do we do?


Bob : Well we can take a taxi taxis are good


Al: Yes, taxis are good let's take a taxi and we won't waste our time waiting for the wrong train