PROBLEM AT A TRAIN STATION (lesson plan for Fakta Bahasa Medan batch 6)

Problems at train station

Station manager          : Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Makayla                     : Hello … Erm … yes. I’ve just missed my train!
Station manager          : Ah. Where are you going?
Makayla                     : To Manchester.
Station manager          : Ah yes. That was the 16:20.
Makayla                     : What time’s the next one?
Station manager          : Let’s see. The next train to Manchester leaves at 17:15 from platform 2.
Makayla                     : 17:15 … so that’s quarter past five … platform 2. What time does it get to Manchester?
Station manager          : At 18:30.
Makayla                     : Half past six … erm … Can I use the same ticket?
Station manager          : Just a moment, please. Can I see your ticket?
Makayla                     : Yes, here you are.
Station manager          : Ah, sorry, no ... You can’t use this ticket on the 17:15 train.
Makayla                     : Really? Why not?
Station manager          : This ticket is valid on trains before 5 and after 7 o’clock. During rush hour tickets are more expensive.
Makayla                     : Oh … do I have to buy another ticket?
Station manager          : Yes, well, I can change your old ticket for a new ticket. Your ticket cost £7.50 and the new ticket is £11.00. So you just pay the difference, which is £3.50.
Makayla                     : Ah, OK, erm ... What platform is it from? 
Station manager          : Platform 2. Just over there, on the other side.
Makayla                     : OK, thanks. Bye.
Station manager          : All right. Bye bye

source: learningenglish.britishcouncil.org

ASK THIS TO YOUR PARTNER:

1. What is happening to Makayla?
2. Have you ever being late before? and can you tell me why?
3. What can we learn from the short conversation above?