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