Appendices for the credit lesson
I. Reading and speaking
Before reading
1. Answer the question before you read the text: What problems, do you think, you may face
on arriving at a foreign airport?
2. Read and translate the Text At the Airport.
AT THE AIRPORT
New York is served by three major airports: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), La Guardia, mainly for domestic flights, and Newark International. The first two are located in the borough of Queens, the latter in New Jersey, across the Hudson.
These airports, like other large airports of the USA, are organized by airlines, which have their own check-in desks, separate gates, lounges, and even terminals. The major airlines are American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Eastern, United, to mention only a few. Pacific (West Coast), Republic (the South and Midwest), Texas, Airtran, and some others cover smaller areas of the country.
Imagine that you have just arrived at JFK. You've had your visa checked, the inspector has completed your 1-94 form and stapled it in your passport, you've collected your baggage at the baggage claim area and gone through Customs. Now your behavior is not directed by any regulations, you are on your own. What are you going to do next?
If
you have to transfer to another flight (that is, you are taking a
connecting flight) the first
thing to do is to find out what air terminal your flight takes off
from. At JFK there are 9 terminals. A shuttle bus runs between all
the terminals and another shuttle
will take you, if necessary, to
La Guardia in 30—40 minutes.
While you are delayed at the airport waiting for departure, you can make use of some services. Go to the Information Desk if you have any questions or problems. If you happen to lose something, the Lost and Found Office may help you. You feel hungry? The quickest way to get a meal is to go to stands or shops that sell snacks (they are called snack bars). At a restroom (a toilet) you may wash your hands and put yourself in order. You may exchange your currency or break your large bills at the Currency Exchange.
Now the time of your departure has come, your flight has been announced, and you find yourself in the concourse* of your airline. It is from this place that you go to the gate, the last door you pass through before you board the airplane.
If New York is your destination and you expect to be met, don't worry, you won't be missed. Usually those meeting you know exactly where the passengers of the particular flight pass.
Your journey is over. Welcome to New York.
* concourse (амер.) - главный вестибюль вокзала
3. Quick test: give the English equivalents for the following airport terms: авиакомпания
международные рейсы
внутренние рейсы
регистрация
регистрационная стойка
выходы на посадку
проходить на посадку
зал ожидания
терминал
проверить визу
забрать свой багаж из багажного отделения
пройти таможенный досмотр
пересаживаться с одного рейса на другой
“стыковочный” рейс
взлетать
рейсовый автобус
задерживаться (о рейсе)
отправление
Бюро справок
Бюро находок
закусочная
туалет
обменять валюту
разменять крупные банкноты
объявлять о посадке на самолет
зал вылета
садиться в самолет
место назначения
пассажиры
путешествие
Consolidation & Check: What services can you find at the airport? Speak about each service What do they serve for?
II. MAKING A PRESENTATION: Make a presentation (a report) of any international airport (use the Internet resources or any reference books). The panel of referees chooses the best presentation (to be prepared at home and defended in class)
A Sample Presentation:
London City Airport
About us
London City Airport is the UK's leading business airport with 12 airlines serving 29 destinations across the UK and Europe and connections to the rest of the world through major European hubs (узловые аэропорты).
Checking in
London City Airport boasts the lowest check-in times compared to any other airport in London. Airlines offer a 20-minute check-in time for passengers with hand luggage and a minimum of 30 for those with luggage.
No queues = happy passengers
A 'no-queues' policy at London City Airport means that the average time for a passenger to process security takes two minutes. Security queues are constantly monitored for customer satisfaction purposes.
Designed with the business traveller in mind
The departure lounge at London City Airport utilises soft, warm materials including timber and polished limestone floors; marble surfaces and leather seating throughout.
By observing the needs of passengers, London City Airport has configured the departure lounge with numerous laptop plug-in points and complimentary Wi-Fi access*. The lounge offers passengers an uncluttered environment where they can continue to work using smartphone devices or laptops, or relax in tranquility with the 'silent departure lounge policy of no tannoy announcements or boarding calls.
* Wi-Fi access – радиоканал для подключения к интернету.
Flight information
With hundreds of flights every week to over 30 European cities, p
lus
international connections to hundreds more, London City
Airport is your fast, easy way to fly.Check the real time arrival
or departure status of a flight and view our destinations and
timetables.
Airport information
Whether you are flying in or out or just meeting someone, find out about all the facilities available at London City Airport, from checking-in and security to shoe shine.
Shopping and eating
Top brands, everyday essentials and an extensive choice of dining outlets for the busy traveller at London City Airport.
To and from the airport
Getting to London City Airport is easy, whether by public transport, taxi or road.
Plan and book your trip
Whether you are travelling for business or leisure you can book everything from flights and hotels to currency and car rental at London City Airport.
http://www.londoncityairport.com/