Bus Trip to Wetherspoon Pubs is Full

Introduction

Lloyds Coaches sold all tickets for a long trip in north Wales. People will visit six Wetherspoon pubs.

Main Body

The trip is on 27 June. It lasts 13 hours and costs £20 per person. The bus starts at 09:15 in Dolgellau. The bus visits six pubs. One pub was an old theatre. The trip ends at 19:30 in Pwllheli. This trip is for people who like cheap beer and old buildings. Some people can go home on the bus. Other people must find their own way home.

Conclusion

There are no more tickets. The trip will happen on 27 June.

Learning

The 'Time & Money' Toolkit

In this story, we see how to talk about prices and schedules. These are essential for A2 travel English.

1. Talking about Cost Look at this phrase: "costs £20 per person"

  • Use costs when talking about the price of one thing.
  • Use per to show the price for one person, one hour, or one kilo.
  • Example: The coffee costs £3 per cup.

2. Telling Time

  • 09:15 \rightarrow Nine fifteen
  • 19:30 \rightarrow Seven thirty (PM)

3. How long is it? The text says: "It lasts 13 hours"

  • Use lasts to describe the total time from start to finish.
  • Example: The movie lasts 2 hours.

Quick Vocabulary Switch

  • Sold all tickets \rightarrow No more tickets available.
  • Find their own way \rightarrow Travel home alone.

Vocabulary Learning

bus (n.)
a large vehicle that carries many passengers on public roads
Example:I take the bus to work every morning.
trip (n.)
a journey or excursion
Example:We went on a short trip to the countryside.
ticket (n.)
a piece of paper or card that allows you to travel or enter
Example:I bought a ticket for the train.
visit (v.)
to go to see someone or something
Example:I will visit my friend next week.
pub (n.)
a public house where people drink alcoholic beverages
Example:We met at the pub after the match.
long (adj.)
taking a great amount of time
Example:The movie was very long.
cheap (adj.)
low in price
Example:I bought a cheap shirt at the market.
beer (n.)
an alcoholic drink made from grain
Example:He ordered a cold beer at the bar.
building (n.)
a structure with walls and a roof
Example:The new library is a modern building.
home (n.)
a place where you live
Example:After the trip, I went home.