English · livello B1. Leggi il testo in inglese e allena la comprensione. Il video con audio e sottotitoli sincronizzati è in arrivo sul canale YouTube.
I almost missed the last train home on a Friday night. I was at a dinner that ran on longer than expected, and by the time I left it was eleven forty-five.
The station was a fifteen-minute walk. The train departed at midnight.
I walked fast, then ran for the last five minutes. Arriving at the platform at two minutes to midnight, I was out of breath and slightly absurd looking.
The train was there. I got on. Found a seat. Caught my breath.
The carriage was quiet. Two other passengers, both asleep. Outside, the city gave way to dark fields.
I had been tense all week about a project at work. On that train, moving through the dark at midnight, slightly sweaty from running, I suddenly found it impossible to take the project as seriously as I had been.
I arrived home at half past twelve, made a cup of tea, and went to bed. The project was still there on Monday. It was manageable.
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