AIR TRAVEL

When you arrive to the airport first you go to the check-in desk where they weigh your luggage. Usually you are permitted 20 kilos, but if your bags weigh more, you may have to pay excess baggage.

Here you can also buy things in the duty-free such as perfume, alcohol, sweets. About half an hour or forty minutes before take-off, you are told to go to a gate number, for example gate 32, where you wait before you get on the plane. When you board the plane, you find your seat. If you have hand luggage, you can put it under your seat or in the overhead locker above your seat. The plane then taxis towards the runway, and when it has permission to take off, it accelerates along the runway and takes off. During the flight the pilot, usually the captain of the aircraft, greets you and provides with some information of the altitude, cruising speed, the temperature outside and the duration of the flight.

You may want or need to understand certain announcements; these come from the captain or from an air steward or stewardess (flight attendants):

• Please fasten your seat belt and put your seat in the upright position.

• We are now cruising at an altitude of 10,000 meters.

• May we remind the passengers that there is no smoking until you are inside the terminal building.

• The cabin crew is now coming round with landing cards.

When the plane lands, you will have to wait for it to stop. When the doors are open, you get off the plane and walk through the terminal building and go to the baggage reclaim where you collect your luggage. You then pass through customs. If you are lucky, you can then get a bus, taxi or train to the centre of town without waiting too long. You can also hire a car at most airports.

1. The place where you go when you arrive at the airport with your luggage?

2. The card they give you with the seat number on it?

3. The money you have to pay if your luggage is very heavy?

4. The place where you sit and have a drink when you are waiting for your flight to be called?

5. The bags you carry onto the plane with you?

6. The place above your head where you can put your hand luggage?

7. The part of the airport where the plane accelerates and takes off?

8. The people who look after you on the plane?

9. The part of the airport you walk through when you arrive or depart?

10. The place where you collect your luggage after you land?

1. Firstly you go to the check-in desk where you bring your food and drinks.

2. If your bags weigh more than 20 kilos you have to pay extra.

3. An official checks your passport at passport control.

4. Passengers must not smoke until they are inside the terminal building.

5. You can buy in the duty-free weapons and drugs.

6. When you board the plane, you find your gate.

7. You can hire a car at the most of airports.

8. When you get off the plane you walk through departure lounge.

off control free pass baggage

in lounge luggage reclaim locker

1. boarding …………………………………………………………………...…

2. baggage ……………….…………………………………………………...…

3. excess ……………………………………………………………………...…

4. passport ……………...…………………………………………………...….

5. hand…………………...…………………………………………………...…

6. duty ………………….…………………………………………………...….

7. overhead …………….…………………………………………………...….

8. take-…………………..…………………………………………………...…

9. departure …………….…………………………………………………...…

10. check-in…………………………………………………………………...…

1. взвешивать багаж ……………………………………………...........................

2. представитель авиалинии ………………………..............................................

3. садиться в самолёт ……………………………….............................................

4. экипаж самолёта …………………………………..……..................................

5. покупать в дьюти-фри ……………………………...........................................

6. выход номер ………………………………………..……………….................

7. стойка выдачи багажа ………………………………........................................

8. положить ручную кладь под сиденье ……………………..............................

9. привести спинку кресла в вертикальное положение ………………...…….

10. пройти через таможню ……………………………….................................

1. you / the check-in desk /arrive to the airport/ first /you/ when/ go to/ where /they weigh you luggage.

2. seat /you/ board/ your /the plane, /you /find /when.

3. seat/ fasten your/ belt/ put your seat /in the upright position /and /please.

4. are /cruising /at an altitude/ we/ of 10,000 meters/ now.

5. to stop / when / you have to / lands / wait for it / the plane.

6. most / can / you / also /a car /at /airports / hire.

1. Сколько килограммов багажа вам позволено провезти без дополнительной платы? …………………….............................……………………………………….…

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2. Наш рейс задержали, и мы были вынуждены ждать два часа в зале вылета..………………………………………..............................................................................

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3. Магазин беспошлинной торговли очень популярен среди русских туристов. …………………………………………...........................................................................

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4. За полчаса до взлета нас пригласили войти в самолет...........................................

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5. Полки для багажа расположены прямо над вашим сиденьем. …………………

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6. Стюардесса попросила нас пристегнуть ремни безопасности и привести спинки кресел в вертикальное положение. …….........................................................

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7. Я не знал, добраться ли мне до города на автобусе, или арендовать машину. ………………………………………………………………………….…………….………………………………………………………...................................................…..

8. Мужчину, сидевшего рядом с нами в самолете, задержали, когда он проходил таможню..……………………………………………………........................................

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Check-in: Your ticket, please, sir.

Steve: There you go.

Check-in: Flight UA7755 to Denver, then you`re going on to Aspen, on flight RM002?

Steve: That`s right.

Check-in: Do you have any baggage to check, Mr. Snow?

Steve: Yes, I do. Just two pieces.

Check-in: And did you pack them yourself, Mr. Snow?

Steve: Yes, I did.

Check-in: And have they been with you at all times?

Steve: Yes, they have.

Check-in: Has anyone given you anything to take on the flight?

Steve: No, they haven`t.

Check-in: Are any of the articles on this list in your carry-on baggage?

Steve: Um….No.

Check-in: Would you like me to tag these bags through to Aspen? Then you won`t have to pick them up in Denver.

Steve: That would be great. Thanks.

Check-in: Do you have a seating preference, Mr. Snow?

Steve: An aisle seat. Extra legroom, if possible.

Check-in: Yes, I have a seat, next to the emergency exit. So that`s Flight UA7755 to Denver, departing at 5:30 p.m., boarding at Gate Number 2. Report to the gate twenty minutes before departure. Here`s your boarding pass. Please report o the Transfer Desk in Denver for a seat assignment on your connecting flight.

Steve: Thank you.

Check-in: You`re welcome. Have a good flight.

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Flight Attendant: Fish, chicken or vegetarian?

Frank: What's the fish?

Attendant: It's tuna.

Frank: Chicken, please.

Attendant: Anything to drink?

Frank: Yes. Water please.

Attendant: Still or sparkling?

Frank: Sorry, I don't understand.

Attendant: This is Evian. It's still. And this is Perrier. It's sparkling.

Frank: Oh, yes. Evian, please.

Attendant: There you go. Enjoy your meal.

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Attendant: Tea or coffee?

Sarah: Coffee, please.

Attendant: Regular or decaffeinated?

Sarah: Regular.

Attendant: Cream and sugar?

Sarah: Cream, please. No sugar.

Attendant: There you go.

Sarah: Thank you.

Attendant: For you, sir?

Man: No, thanks. I'm fine.

Work in pairs and prepare your own dialogue using the patterns above.

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