Why I Prefer Travelling by Train

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Practice level

A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Yes / No / Not Given

How to approach this practice

Read the passage for its main idea, then return to the relevant sentence or paragraph for each question. Base answers on the passage.

1. Question 1 · Yes / No / Not Given

   Decide whether the statement agrees with the writer’s or speaker’s view. Choose Not Given when the view is not stated.

   The writer thinks every train trip is perfect.

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   No

   No. The writer says that not every train trip is perfect and gives two problems: the carriage can be full and the wifi can be weak.

   I do not think every train trip is perfect: sometimes the carriage is full and the wifi is weak

2. Question 2 · Yes / No / Not Given

   Decide whether the statement agrees with the writer’s or speaker’s view. Choose Not Given when the view is not stated.

   The writer thinks sitting in traffic is better than travelling by train.

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   No

   No. The writer says the opposite: travelling by train is better for them than sitting in traffic. This directly contradicts the statement.

   For me, that is better than sitting in traffic

3. Question 3 · Yes / No / Not Given

   Decide whether the statement agrees with the writer’s or speaker’s view. Choose Not Given when the view is not stated.

   The writer believes train journeys are calm.

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   Yes

   Yes. The writer clearly describes the journey as calm. There is no opposite opinion in the passage.

   The journey feels calm

4. Question 4 · Yes / No / Not Given

   Decide whether the statement agrees with the writer’s or speaker’s view. Choose Not Given when the view is not stated.

   The writer says that tickets can be bought online.

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   Not Given

   Not Given. The passage says the writer can buy a ticket before leaving, but it gives no information about whether this happens online or in another way.

   I also like that I can buy a ticket before I leave and know the price

5. Question 5 · Yes / No / Not Given

   Decide whether the statement agrees with the writer’s or speaker’s view. Choose Not Given when the view is not stated.

   The writer believes summer is the best time to travel by train.

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   Not Given

   Not Given. The passage gives no information about summer, other seasons, or which season is best for travelling by train. The mention of visiting the writer’s sister does not identify a season.

   I often choose the train when I visit my sister in another town

6. Question 6 · Yes / No / Not Given

   Decide whether the statement agrees with the writer’s or speaker’s view. Choose Not Given when the view is not stated.

   The writer prefers trains because they help the writer arrive rested and ready to work.

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   Yes

   Yes. The final sentence gives this reason directly, so the writer agrees with the statement. The passage supports the idea clearly.

   Still, I prefer trains because they let me arrive rested and ready to work

7. Question 7 · Yes / No / Not Given

   Decide whether the statement agrees with the writer’s or speaker’s view. Choose Not Given when the view is not stated.

   The writer believes buses are cheaper and faster than trains.

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   No

   No. The passage says buses may be cheaper on some days, but they take longer and stop more often. So they are not faster, and the statement is wrong.

   The bus is cheaper on some days, but it takes longer and stops more often

8. Question 8 · Yes / No / Not Given

   Decide whether the statement agrees with the writer’s or speaker’s view. Choose Not Given when the view is not stated.

   The writer thinks the station is easy to reach from home.

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   Yes

   Yes. The writer says the station is close enough to walk to, so it is easy to reach from home. The passage does not suggest any difficulty.

   The station is near my home, so I can walk there

What to review next

Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.

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Before you practise: a worked example

Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.

The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.

This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.