. BUSINESS TRAVEL

I. Learn the topical vocabulary:

guide-book – путівник

to travel… – їхати (подорожувати)

abroad – за кордон

on business – у справі, у відрядження

by car – автомобілем

by train – поїздом

by plane – літаком

by ship – кораблем

single/ one-way ticket – квиток в один напрямок

return ticket – квиток в обидва напрямки

to book a ticket – замовити квиток

suit-case – валіза

flight – політ, рейс

arrival – прибуття, приїзд

departure – від’їзд

check-in desk – відділ реєстрації багажу

an aisle/window seat – місце біля проходу/ вікна

to weigh the luggage/baggage – зважити багаж

hand baggage – ручна поклажа

excess baggage – багаж, що перевищує встановлені норми

luggage trolley – багажний візок

boarding card/pass – посадковий талон

passport control – паспортний контроль

departure lounge – зала очікування

gate – вихід

to take off – злітати

to land – приземлятись

to get on the plane/to board the plane – сідати у літак

to get off the plane – виходити з літака

a flight assistant – стюардеса/стюард

to fasten the seat belt – пристебнути ремені безпеки

baggage claim – зала повернення багажу

on schedule – вчасно, за розкладом

customs – митниця

customs officer – митник

to go through customs – проходити митний контроль

customs declaration – митна декларація

to be liable to duty – підлягати обкладанню митом

to be duty free – не підлягати обкладанню митом

to declare – декларувати

currency – валюта

II. Complete the words or phrases below using the following words: off, in, control, lounge, luggage, card, claim, baggage.

1. boarding________

2. baggage_______

3. excess_______

4. passport________

5. hand________

6. take-________

7. departure________

8. check-_______

III. What do you call:

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 bags you carry onto the plane with you?

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

6. The way out of an airport through which passengers go to get on their plane?

7. The passage between the rows of seats on the plane?

8. The seat on the plane that is next to the aisle?

9. The seat on the plane next to the window where passengers can look out?

10. The woman who provides service for passengers during a flight?

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

5. Read the dialogues in pairs:

BUYING A TICKET

Cashier: Good morning. Can I help you?

Mr Brown: Good morning. I want to fly to London. Are there any seats available on

Tuesday, next week?

Cashier: Are you flying alone, sir?

Mr: Yes.

Cashier: What class?

Mr: Economy.

Cashier: Just a moment, sir… I am afraid the flight is full. But there are some seats

left for Wednesday.

Mr: Ok. That suits me. How much is it?

Cashier: It’s € 210, including airport taxes.

Mr: May I pay by credit card?

Cashier: Certainly, sir.

Mr: Here you are.

Cashier: Your flight is BA 875. It leaves at 8.50 am. You must check in one hour

before the departure, sir.

Mr: And what time does it arrive in London?

Cashier: 10.40 am local time. There’s one hour time difference, you know.

Mr: Does it arrive at Heathrow?

Cashier: Yes, sir.

Mr: Thank you very much.

AT THE CHECK-IN DESK

Clerk: Hello. Can I see your passport and ticket, please?

Mr: Here you are.

Clerk: Thank you. Do you have just this one case?

Mr: Yes.

Clerk: Do you have any hand luggage?

Mr: Just this one bag.

Clerk: Here is your ticket and a boarding card.

Mr: Thanks.

Clerk: Your flight will board at gate 10 in about an hour. Have a good trip.

Mr: Thanks. Bye.