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56 Look at the cartoon and the excuses for not having a valid ticket: 1 What does the cartoon tell you about public transport? 2 Which of the excuses do you like best? How would the conductor react? SPEAKING 1 a “My bag with my wallet and all my identification cards got stolen, and I’m just on my way to the nearest police station.” “I’m working undercover for the train service. I’m here to make sure you’re doing your job properly! Looks good – keep it up!” “I tried to get a ticket from the machine, but it swallowed all my money without printing the ticket. Can I get a refund?” G F E “I would never dodge the fare. Honestly, I’ve got a ticket. It’s on my phone, but the battery’s dead and …” D “Pardon! I am Français! Je ne comprends pas what you say. Mon Dieu!” C “I only have a large banknote, and the machine couldn’t give me any change.” B “The ticket vending machine is only for left-handed people – I’m right-handed.” A Unit 04 On the move xi77is In this unit you will: find out about an unusual traveller perfect your phrasal verbs discover why travel makes you happy remember to study or studying gerunds compare public and private transport learn how to take a pooch on a plane Now make up your own excuse for not having a valid ticket. Then share your excuses in class and vote for the most ‘creative’ one. b Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv