Contents

Unit 1………………………………………………………….4

Unit 2………………………………………………………….13

Unit 3………………………………………………………….27

Unit 4…………………………………………………………38

Unit 5…………………………………………………………50

Unit 6…………………………………………………………63

Unit 7…………………………………………………………73

Unit 8…………………………………………………………85

Unit 9…………………………………………………………99

Unit 10………………………………………………………116

UNIT 1

T 1.1

• Well, now, let’s get started. What’s your name, please?

• It’s Wang Liu Wei.

• Sorry, how do you spell that?

• It’s W-A-N-G L-I-U W-E-I.

• And where do you come from, Wang?

• I’m from Beijing, in China.

• Thanks, could you tell me, how long you have been a pilot?

• Yes, I’ve been flying for 9 years.

• So, what is your current position?

• I’m a First Officer with Peking Airlines.

• Could you tell me a little about your work experience?

• Sure. Now I fly for Peking Airlines. Before that I was a pilot for a cargo company in Hainan. I had that job for five years.

• I see. So how long have you been flying for Peking Airlines?

• Umm, 5 years.

• And what routes did you fly on, Wang?

• Domestic routes, mostly between Beijing and other large cities in China.

• And can you tell me what kind of aircraft you fly?

• At the moment I fly the Boeing 737-600 and also the Airbus A 320.

• And how many flying hours do you have?

• 7,600 hours.

• Can you please tell me what your license number is?

• It’s AP 899012.

• And what types of aircraft are you endorsed to fly?

• Fokker 28, Boeing 737, Boeing 767 and the Airbus A 320.

• I see. And if you don’t mind me asking, why would you like to work for Pacific International Airlines?

• Well, you see, I just moved to Australia and I’d love to keep working as a pilot...

Word list

cargo [7kA:gEu] грузовой

current [7kVrEnt] настоящий, нынешний

domestic [dE7mestik] внутренний

endorse [in7dO:s] подтверждать, одобрять, рекомендовать

route [7ru:t] маршрут

spell [spel] писать или называть по буквам

work experience [7wE:k ik7spiEriEnce] опыт работы

QUESTIONS:

1. Where does Wang come from?

2. What does he do?

3. What is Wang’s work experience?

4. What routes did he fly on?

5. Why does Wang want to work for PIA?

T 1.2

• What’s your name?

• Tuan Tran.

• How do you spell your surname?

• T-R-A-N.

• And where are you from?

• Ho Chi Min City in Vietnam.

• How many years have you been a pilot?

• 12 years.

• What’s your current position?

• I’m a captain.

• With which airline?

• Vietnam Airlines.

• What types of aircraft are you flying?

• Currently I’m flying the Boeing 777.

• How many flying hours do you have?

• 11,200.

• How long have you worked for Vietnam Airlines?

• 8 Years.

• Why do you want to work for Pacific International Airlines?

• Because I want to get more overseas experience.

Word list

overseas [6EuvE7si:z] заокеанский, заморский, заграничный

QUESTIONS:

1. Where is Tuan Tran from?

2. What is his current position?

3. Which airline does he work for?

4. Why would he like to work for PIA?

T 1.3

1. My name is Rebecca White. Taking care of passenger safety is the most important part of my job. The captain briefs us on safety issues before each flight. I also check emergency equipment on the aircraft. I help passengers board the plane. I also show them how to use any emergency equipment. In the air I have to supervise the other cabin crew and give them instructions. If someone becomes very sick I need to talk to the captain. I give passengers food and drinks during the flight. On international flights I collect money when people buy duty-free products. I work on my feet, which means I sometimes get tired. I also hand out arrival cards if we’re landing in another country. After we land I need to write a report if anything happened during the flight. I usually work about 170 hours per month, half in the air and half on the ground. I usually have 10 days-off each month. I really enjoy my job because I have a chance to meet and help people and of course I get to see many places.

2. My name is Mark Ryan. My main responsibility is controlling the movement of aircraft. I make sure there’s a safe distance between each aircraft in the air. But I also help to make aircraft follow their schedule, so there are no delays. In my job I work in the tower with three other people sharing the same work. We spend most of our day sitting down, watching aircraft and talking to pilots over the radio. We are responsible for them on the ground, and in the air near our airport. Before aircraft take off the pilots contact me to get instructions. After aircraft land I’m responsible for making sure they get to the correct gate safely. I usually work 160 hours per month. I have to write reports when things go wrong. My job is stressful sometimes, especially when the airport is busy and I have to talk to many pilots at the same time. When this happens I remember that I’m responsible for the safety of hundreds of passengers at one time. I get one month of holidays each year. I like my job because I like to be busy and enjoy working under pressure.

3. My name is Charlie Rogers. My main responsibility is helping the pilots by operating and monitoring the aircraft systems. I have to know all about all the technical things in the cockpit where I work. I’m the only person on each flight who has this job. I work closely with the pilots and we discuss any problems. I spend most of my time sitting just behind the crew. Before each flight I walk around and check the aircraft to make sure everything is OK. Before we take off I help the captain with the pre-flight checks. After the flight I always walk around the aircraft again to check everything is OK again. I don’t know how long I’ll keep working because technology on new aircraft can do my job. One thing I don’t like is I have to do a lot of tests and write reports. I usually work about 140 hours per month, half in the air and half on the ground.