Transport and timetables
Transport expressions use and often a definite noun: , , , . On foot is .
Timetables commonly use the 24-hour clock: , . means from platform two.
The train (leaves), (arrives), or (is cancelled). Present forms can describe a scheduled future event. Tickets are or .
Merg cu trenul.I go by train.
Merg pe jos.I go on foot.
Trenul pleacă la nouă.The train leaves at nine.
Trenul este anulat.The train is cancelled.
Două bilete dus-întors.Two return tickets.
De la peronul doi.From platform two.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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I go by train.
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I go on foot.
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The train leaves at nine.
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The train is cancelled.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Merg trenul.
I go by train.
Merg .
I go on foot.
Trenul la nouă.
The train leaves at nine.
Trenul este .
The train is cancelled.
Două bilete .
Two return tickets.
De la doi.
From platform two.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Trenul la nouă.
The train leaves at nine.
Trenul este .
The train is cancelled.
Două bilete .
Two return tickets.
De la doi.
From platform two.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I go by train.
I go on foot.
The train leaves at nine.
The train is cancelled.
Two return tickets.
From platform two.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I go by train.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
I go by train.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
I go on foot.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
I go on foot.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
The train leaves at nine.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
The train leaves at nine.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
The train is cancelled.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
The train is cancelled.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
