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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Train travel in England can be quite expensive, with ticket prices often surprising passengers. High costs for both short and long journeys can make rail travel a significant expense. In this case, you need to explore alternative options to save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about expensive train tickets in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “cost-conscious”<\/strong> mean? “A cost<\/strong>–conscious\u00a0<\/strong>teen wanted to travel from Sheffield in northern England to Essex, which was around 300 kilometres from his location.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “to save a few pennies” <\/strong>mean? “All those extra 1,600 kilometres saved <\/strong>Brian a few pennies<\/strong>, but took him 13 hours from\u00a0door-to-door.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “door-to-door”<\/strong>mean? “All those extra 1,600 kilometres saved Brian a few pennies, but took him 13 hours from\u00a0door-to-door<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Why do you think the teen found the journey to be a \u201cgreat experience\u201d despite the extra distance and time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How do you think the price of train tickets could impact travel decisions for others?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Can you think of any other situations where taking a longer or more complicated route might be cheaper or more beneficial?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How important is it for you to save money on travel? Would you consider taking a longer route just to save money?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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