Mina must decide how to continue her journey. Look for the reasons behind her choice.

The idea

Follow the delay, compare the alternatives and notice the message she sends.

Read the text

Mina’s first train arrived late, so she missed her connection. At the information desk, an employee explained her options.

The next direct train would leave in two hours. A bus would leave sooner, but its ticket cost extra. Mina chose the train because she had time and wanted to save money. She sent a message to say she would arrive later than planned.

Examples

  • Mina’s first train arrived late, so she missed her connection.
  • At the information desk, an employee explained her options.
  • The next direct train would leave in two hours.
  • A bus would leave sooner, but its ticket cost extra.
  • Mina chose the train because she had time and wanted to save money.
  • She sent a message to say she would arrive later than planned.

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Watch out

The bus leaves sooner, but it is not free with her existing ticket.

Try it yourself

  1. Why did Mina miss her connection?

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    her first train was late / the first train arrived late

    her first train was late / the first train arrived late: That delay caused her to miss the connection.

  2. How long was the wait for the direct train?

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    two hours / 2 hours

    two hours / 2 hours: That is the wait before the direct service leaves.

  3. Which option did Mina choose?

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    the train / the direct train

    the train / the direct train: She has time and wants to save money.

Use it today

Explain Mina’s choice using details from the story.