The Missed Train
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snooze
/snuz/
verb
to temporarily stop your alarm, notifications from ringing
Example:
I snoozed my alarm this morning and accidentally slept for an extra hour.
look forward to
/lʊk ˈfɔɹwɚd tu/
phrasal verb
to feel excited for something that will happen in the future; anticipation
Example:
I am looking forward to going to the party on Saturday.
frustrated
/ˈfɹʌstɹeɪtɪd/
adjective
disappointed, annoyed, or stressed due to a situation
Example:
I am so frustrated because my car has a flat tire.
schedule
/ˈskɛdʒul/
noun
a plan that repeats; specific times when we do something
Example:
Let's check our schedule to find a good time for the meeting.
platform
/ˈplætfɔɹm/
noun
a raised area for people to stand on
Example:
The train arrived at the platform just as the sun began to set.
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The Missed Train
Last Friday, I was supposed to visit my cousin in another city. I packed my bag the night before and set my alarm for 6:30 a.m. The train was scheduled to leave at 8:00, and I thought I had plenty of time. But in the morning, I accidentally hit the snooze button. I woke up again at 7:15 and panicked.
I rushed to get ready, skipped breakfast, and called a taxi. Traffic was worse than usual, and I kept checking the time every minute. When I finally arrived at the station, I ran to the platform—but the train had just left.
I sat down on a bench, frustrated. I had been looking forward to this weekend for weeks. I called my cousin to explain, and luckily, she was very understanding. She told me to take the next train, even if it arrived later.
While waiting, I bought a coffee and tried to calm down. I realized that sometimes, things don’t go as planned, and that’s okay. I made it to my cousin’s house in the afternoon, and we still had a great time together.
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1. Do you use the snooze button in the morning? How many times?
2. Have you ever missed a train, bus, or flight? What happened?
3. What are you looking forward to this month?
4. What makes you feel frustrated? How do you calm down?
5. Do you like to plan a schedule carefully, or do you prefer to be flexible? Why?
6. How do you usually travel when you visit family or friends in another city?
7. The writer says, "Sometimes things don't go as planned, and that's okay." Do you agree?
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Lezione aggiornata:
14 ottobre 2026