Scenario: Buying a Train Ticket
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Traveler: Hi, I’d like to buy a train ticket to Central Station.
Ticket Clerk: Sure. One-way or return ticket?
Traveler: Just one-way, please.
Ticket Clerk: That will be $3.50. Cash or card?
Traveler: I’ll pay by card.
Ticket Clerk: Great. Please tap your card here.
Examples
1: ticket
Meaning: A printed or digital paper that allows you to travel.
Sentences Using ticket for better understanding
1 .I bought a train ticket this morning.
2 .Do you have your ticket ready?
3 .Tickets are cheaper if booked early.
2: return
Meaning: A ticket that lets you go somewhere and come back.
Sentences Using return for better understanding
1 .Is this a return or one-way ticket?
2 .She bought a return ticket to the city.
3 .Return tickets are valid for 24 hours.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Good morning. I need a ticket to Green Valley for this afternoon.
Clerk: Do you prefer a one-way or round-trip ticket?
Passenger: Round-trip, please. What’s the cost?
Clerk: It’s $6.80 for a round-trip.
Passenger: Okay. I’ll pay with my card.
Clerk: No problem. Here's your ticket and receipt.
Examples
1: round-trip
Meaning: A journey to a place and back again.
Sentences Using round-trip for better understanding
1 .He booked a round-trip to the mountains.
2 .Is this a round-trip fare?
3 .Round-trip tickets are more economical.
2: receipt
Meaning: A document showing you have paid for something.
Sentences Using receipt for better understanding
1 .Keep the receipt for your records.
2 .She asked for a printed receipt.
3 .The ticket and receipt were emailed.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer: Hello. I’d like to book a ticket to Riverside, leaving after 3 PM.
Ticket Agent: Certainly. The next train departs at 3:45 PM. Would you like economy or first class?
Customer: Economy is fine. Is it possible to reserve a window seat?
Ticket Agent: Yes, you can choose your seat during payment.
Customer: Perfect. I’ll use my contactless card.
Ticket Agent: All set. Here’s your e-ticket with the seat number.
Examples
1: reserve
Meaning: To book or set aside in advance.
Sentences Using reserve for better understanding
1 .You can reserve a seat online.
2 .I reserved my ticket yesterday.
3 .Do you want to reserve a window seat?
2: contactless
Meaning: Payment method using a tap or scan without inserting a card.
Sentences Using contactless for better understanding
1 .I paid using my contactless card.
2 .Contactless payment is fast and easy.
3 .They accept contactless only.