In the Departure Lounge

(«British Airways Flight 179 to New York is now boarding at Gate 4») Mr Dobson: Excuse me ... Woman: Yes?

Mr Dobson: I don't hear that announcement. Which flight did they call?

Women: Flight 179 to New York ... are you going there? Mr Dobson: Yes.

Women: So am I... Gate 4 is this way ... follow me!

Security Check

Officer: May I search you, sir? It's just a security check.

Mr Dobson: Of course.

Officer: Thank you. Oh, what's this in your pocket? Mr Dobson: Oh, yes ... I'm sorry. It's just a metal Comb. Officer Hmm ... May I see it, sir? Mr Dobson: Certainly.

At the Customs

Officer: Are these two bags all you have, sir?

Mr Green: Yes, they are all I have.

Officer: Have you anything to declare?

Mr Green: I am sorry but I don't know what I am allowed.

Officer: Will you read this notice carefully?... Well, have you

anything to declare? Mr Green: Yes, I've got some presents. I've got a bottle of brandy and

some cigarettes. Officer: Will you show them to me? Mr Green: Yes, here they are.

Officer: Oh, yes, only a bottle of brandy. You are allowed that. Now these boxes of cigarettes. That's more than I can aliow you free. I'm afraid you'll have to pay some duty on them. I'll teil you how much in a moment. But first let me see inside your bags.

Mr Green: Here they are.

Officer: Thank you, sir. Everything's all right. Nothing is more dutiable.

Welcome to our country! Mr Green: Thank you.

2. Officer:	Okay, bags on the table, please ... uh-huh. How long are
	you planning to stay?
Tourist:	Four weeks.
Officer:	Do you have anythina to declare?
Tourist:	What?
Officer:	Alcohol, cigarettes,...
Tourist:	No.
Officer:	Any meat, fresh fruit, plants?
Tourist:	Uh, no.
Officer:	Open your suitcase, please. Any gifts?
Tourist:	Excuse me.
Officer:	Are you bringing any gifts into the country?
Tourist:	No, huh-uh.
Officer:	Uh-huh. What's in the bottle?
Tourist:	Uh, hand lotion.
Officer:	Okay, that'll be okay. Here's your form.
Tourist:	Uh, what should 1 do with it?
Officer:	See that officer over there by the gate? He'll take it.
Tourist:	Thank you very much.

I. Your friend, Grace, has never travelled by air before. She wants to know what to do, so you give her some instructions and advice. Complete the conversation with Grace by filling in the missing words. Choose from these words:

check-in desk, cockpit, customs officer, window seat, luggage trolley, hand luggage, duty free shop, runway, customs, pilot, aisle seat, passport control, departure board, overhead, luggage compartment, passport.

Grace: What shall I do when I get to the airport?

You: Take your suitcases to the check-in desk in the departures hail. When you go through (1) , you'll need to show your ticket as your

(2)

Grace: Can I buy some presents at the airport?

You: Yes, once you're in the departure lounge you can do your shopping in

the (3) .

Grace: When will I have to get on the plane?

You: Check the (4) for the latest information about your flight.

Grace: What shall I do with my coat and bags?

You: Inside the cabin of the plane, put your coat or jacket in the (5) .