Explain the situation
Which journey fits this visit better, and why should we compare the whole trip?
Which journey fits this visit better, and why should we compare the whole trip?
1 · Notice the conversation
Colleague: How long is the complete train journey?
You: The train journey takes three hours in total.
Colleague: Why is the flight not the fastest overall?
You: The flight is shorter, but airport travel and waiting add three hours.
Colleague: What should we compare before booking?
You: We should compare door-to-door travel time before choosing the transport.
2 · Understand what each phrase does
door-to-door travel time
the whole journey from leaving to arriving
We should compare door-to-door travel time.
列车或航班时长不等于总旅程，要包含接驳与等待。flexible ticket
a ticket whose plans can be changed
A flexible ticket may help if the meeting runs late.
flexible 不等于任意免费变更，须核实具体票种条件。alternative route
another workable route if the first plan fails
The coach is an alternative route in this practice plan.
备用路线也要核实班次、时间和余位，不能只列一个交通工具。3 · Rehearse, then change the details
The train journey takes three hours in total.
The flight is shorter, but airport travel and waiting add three hours.
We should compare door-to-door travel time before choosing the transport.
We can choose a train that leaves time to reach the client’s office.
Keep the purpose; change the person, document or time. A simple, accurate sentence is enough.
4 · Respond to your colleague
How long is the complete train journey?
火车方案总共三小时。
See one possible reply
The train journey takes three hours in total.
Why is the flight not the fastest overall?
飞行更短，但机场接驳与等待增加三小时。
See one possible reply
The flight is shorter, but airport travel and waiting add three hours.
What should we compare before booking?
应先比较全程时间再选交通方式。
See one possible reply
We should compare door-to-door travel time before choosing the transport.
5 · Try a different situation
What if local traffic is uncertain?
What if local traffic is uncertain?
Address the changed condition. Choose a practical next step and explain why it helps.
- My response addresses the changed condition.
- I explain one practical action and its likely effect.
- I make the next step clear.
6 · Recall without the model tomorrow
How long is the complete train journey?