Chapter 2. Story 3

The train I was traveling on was already half an hour late. I had arranged to arrive in Vienna at 7.15 in time to catch the 7.25 train to Paris-but there was no hope of that now. I explained the situation to the ticket-collector who advised me to get off two stops before Vienna Central Station and take a taxi. When the time came, he even helped me with my luggage. He wished me good luck as I jumped off, and a few minutes later I was racing towards the center of the city in a taxi. It was almost 7.25 when we stopped outside the station. I paid the driver quickly, seized my bags and hurried inside. 'Paris train?' was all I had time to say to the first official I saw. You can imagine my disappointment when he pointed to a train that was just moving out of the station at great speed!

QUESTIONS

Your answer must not be more than 72 words.

1. Was my train to Vienna going to arrive on time or not ? What did I want to do in Vienna? (and)

2. To whom did I turn for help ?

3. What did he tell me to do ?

4. Did I take his advice or not? Did I arrive at the station late, or was I just in time? (and so)

5. Did I enter the station quickly, or did 1 go in slowly? Was the train standing in the station, or was it just leaving ? Did I catch it, or did I miss it ? (but) (and)