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4 Vocabulary

Read the text and try to guess the meaning of the words/phrases in bold.

I decided to book a direct flight to Australia because I can’t stand stopovers.
When I arrived at the airport, I immediately went to check in. I only had hand
luggage, so I didn’t need to check in any baggage. I gave my ticket and passport
to the check-in clerk and I asked for a seat by the window. Fortunately, there were
some left. I don’t like aisle seats because you miss the view. After that, she gave
me my boarding pass and told me to go to gate 13. My flight was departing in
half an hour. However, ten minutes later, an announcement was made that there
was going to be a three-hour delay! When I finally got on the plane, the flight
attendant told us to fasten our seat belts. After a few minutes the plane took off.
I was very excited but also quite exhausted. I fell asleep immediately and woke up
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just when we landed at our destination. So much for the view!

5 Listen  6 Speak

Listen to three dialogues taking place ROLE PLAY
at an airport and answer the questions. Talk in pairs.
Choose a, b or c.
Student A: Imagine that you work at a travel agency.
Dialogue 1: Student B wants to book a flight. Discuss the ideas in
1. How many pieces of baggage are the man the box, giving him/her all the necessary information.
and woman checking in? If he/she decides to book a flight, ask for personal
a. 1 details.
b. 2 Student B: Imagine that you want to book a flight.
c. 3 Student A works at a travel agency. Discuss the ideas
2. How long do they have to wait before they board? in the box and decide whether you’re going to book
the flight or not.
a. two hours
b. three hours
c. four hours • destination
• dates
• type of ticket
Dialogue 2:
3. Who knows his/her way around the airport? • flights available
• departure/arrival times
a. the man
• price
c. neither of them
4. How do they know which gate to go to?
a. They ask someone. Hello, how can I help you?
b. They hear an announcement. I’d like to book a flight to... on...
c. They look at the departures board. OK. Single or return ticket?
Well, I would like...
Dialogue 3: Let me check... There’s a flight on...
5. Why is there a delay? Great! I’ll take it.
a. A passenger is missing. OK. You’re booked on flight... departing from...
b. because of bad weather conditions at.... and arriving in... at... Now, could I have your
name and passport number, please?
c. We don’t know.
6. What does the flight attendant tell the man to do? Sure... My name’s... and...
One more thing. How much will it cost?
a. fasten his seat belt Well, it’s...
b. turn off his mobile
c. return to his seat

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