Exercises

I. Translate into Russian:

Passenger departure briefing; the emergency oxygen equipment (mask); a lifejacket; pressure; to be pressurized; pressurization; to fail; to breath; to keep the mask on; altitude; to be free; Are the drinks free? To get smth free; extra service; a bumpy flight; to switch on the “seatbelt” sign; a trolley; to strap oneself in; to fasten seatbelts; a precaution; stormy weather; clear air turbulence (CAT); to feel hungry; to feel quite at home; to be in the upright position for takeoff; to be pre-recorded on tapes; emergency exit; a panel; to stress; to be in operation; to inflate the lifejacket; to put on the lifejacket; to be stowed under seats; to be airborne; to conform to rules; give-aways; unit; refreshments; to settle; restrictions; to drop from; to fix prices; on the part of the airline; in the event of an emergency.

II. TranslateintoEnglish:

Инструктаж; кислородная маска; спасательный жилет; герметический; высота; получать что-либо бесплатно; полёт в болтанку; надувать /накачать/; столик на колёсиках; вертикальное положение; аварийный выход; подчиняться правилам; ограничения; выйти из строя; отказать; назначить цены; пристегнуть ремни.

III. Translate the following sentences:

An air hostess will soon begin the passenger departure briefing. Passengers will be shown how to use emergency oxygen equipment and the lifejackets. Do you know that the lifejackets are under every seat? Passengers must know how to put on a lifejacket and what to do if the emergency oxygen masks drop down from the units above heads. Have you ever used the emergency oxygen masks? For what reason can the pressurization fail? Stormy weather may make a flight bumpy. After passengers have settled in their seats, they are asked to fasten their seatbelts and put their seatbacks in the upright position for takeoff. Lifejackets are stowed under the passengers’ seats. Lifejackets must not be inflated inside the aircraft. Refreshments are served when the aircraft is airborne. Airlines have to conform to certain rules.

IV. Answer the following questions:

What rules are the airlines required to conform to? When are passengers asked to fasten their seatbelts? When do they begin the passenger departure briefing? Which way are the briefings done? What information do passenger briefings include? Is it allowed to smoke when the masks are in operation? Where are the lifejackets stowed? What services are passengers provided when the aircraft is airborne? Who fixes the prices for wine, beer and spirits? Are there any restrictions on sales on certain routes? What is the reason of a bumpy flight? What is the position of the seatback during takeoff and landing? Where do the emergency oxygen masks drop down from? Why do we ever need to use the masks? For what reason can the pressurization fall? What do passengers get free on board the plane? What are extra services on the part of the airline?

V. Act out dialogues on the following situations:

1. A passenger is interested in extra services on board the plane on the part of the airline.

2. A client who has never flown is going to fly, but the weather is stormy and he is nervous. He asks you of flight safety.

3.You are asked to give emergency briefing.