❓ Transcript – 5* Train to Nepal!
(Student A)
Right, let me give you a bit more information about the trip. The first part of our journey
is from London to Paris, going through the Channel Tunnel. It will take us just over an
hour to get to the Tunnel, including a short stop before we get there to pick up some
more passengers. From there, it'll be another three hours to Paris, so we're looking at
four hours altogether, give or take a few minutes.
A quick bit of advice about passports. You won't need these until we get to the Italian
border, so I suggest you keep them in the safe which you'll find in your cabin. Ask your
steward - that's the person in charge of your carriage for a key. That way, you won't
need to carry them with you all the time.
Now, meals. As I said earlier, breakfast tomorrow morning will be in your cabins, and
this will be served at about 7.30, 7.45, so you'll be able to enjoy it as we travel along the
southern French coast. Lunch is at 1 o'clock in the restaurant car, and dinner is at 8
o'clock, although we'd like you all to be at your table about fifteen minutes earlier, at a
quarter to, if you could.
When we get to the Italian border tomorrow morning, our train will change engines,
and we'll also be getting a new crew. We'll be taking advantage of the stop to have a
look around. I've arranged a visit to the local market, a museum and a castle. This will
take about four hours, with a break for coffee in a local café, and we'll be back on the
train in time for lunch.
A few quick rules. Some of you might have brought your own food or drink on board.
That's fine, but could we ask that you consume it in your cabins and not in the
restaurant or lounge? Could we also ask you to make sure your cabin windows are
closed when you're not in your cabin? And whatever you do, don't get off the train until
we reach the Italian border. Apart from the border and one or two other places, which
I'll tell you about, any stops we make will only be for a few minutes. I'd hate to leave
anyone behind.
All right, so, moving on from the Italian border, we'll be heading... [fade]
❓ Transcript - 5* Train to Nepal! (Student B)
Now for some further details. This voyage is an overnight trip. The ship leaves port at 7
p.m. and the journey takes just over 12 hours and 45 minutes, reaching our destination
at about eight tomorrow morning. This is for the convenience of those wishing to catch
the nine o'clock train, which leaves from the ferry terminal.
Passengers with children in their party are informed that there is a special section in the
restaurant with kids' food and a play area. People with children are encouraged to turn
up early to get a place, as the section is very popular.
Make this a trip to remember. Here at the information desk, you can obtain a souvenir
ship's key ring for four euros fifty; you can upgrade from a tourist-class cabin to a first-
class cabin; and you can get your train tickets here, which will save you time queuing in
the station tomorrow morning. If you buy them on the ship, you can get them for 20
percent off.
For those using the lounge and wishing to check their email, there's a wireless
connection, but you'll have to bring your own laptop. You can also watch the latest TV
programmes there or in the coffee bar next to the restaurant.
Finally, a unique feature on this crossing only: anyone who buys a fashion item from our
wonderful range of men's and women's clothes in the shopping area has the chance to
win a free holiday. All you have to do is complete a sentence starting 'I like Sealand
Ferries because ...' and the best sentence wins the prize of a holiday in Switzerland with
tickets to a three-day music festival included. Talk to any member of staff for more
details.
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