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A conversation about different options for traveling to France

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A conversation about different options for traveling to France

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Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

1.Advantages of travelling by train:

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  1. 1

    faster

    The speaker explicitly states the train is 'much faster' than driving.

  2. 2

    more affordable

    The speaker identifies the train as being 'more affordable' than the car/ferry option.

  3. 3

    luggage

    The speaker confirms there are no limits on luggage, allowing the traveler to take as much as they need.

  4. 4

    92.4 percent

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  5. 5

    186

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  6. 6

    11:46

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  7. 7

    22:25

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  8. 8

    overnight

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  9. 9

    half (of)

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  10. 10

    2 hours

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