IV. On the board of plane

A= ground hostess= контролер B=passenger C=Air hostess

A: Your boarding pass, please.

B: Just a minute. Here it is.

A: Thank you. Go this way, please.

В: Here is my boarding pass.

A: Row 2, seat B. Come this way, please.

C: You are welcome on board of our plane! The flight lasts about six hours. You are requested to return to your seats. Now, please, fasten your belts and refrain from smoking until the signs are switched off. If you need any assistance, push the call button over your head.

B: I'm afraid, it's a bit rough. I'm airsick. Will you bring me a sick bag?

C: Just a moment. Here it is. When we'll be at high altitude, chew sweets. That'll be all right

B: Thanks.

C: Now, we are going to serve you mineral water followed by a hot lunch.

7. Переведите диалоги на английский язык и инсценируйте их:

1) НА БОРТУ САМОЛЕТА

Смит: Я не люблю летать самолетом. Я начинаю немного нервничать.

Пассажир: Не о чем беспокоиться. Раз уж вы в воздухе, это то же самое, что сидеть у себя в гостиной.

См.: Извините, мисс. Когда самолет садится, и на какой высоте проходит полет?

Стюардесса: Самолет, на котором вы летите, приземляется в Шереметьево в 10.00. Сейчас мы на высоте около 8 тысяч метров.

См.: Спасибо.

П.: Извините, а какая погода в Москве?

Ст.: Сегодня тепло, и погода прекрасная, где-то плюс 20 °С.

П.: Спасибо. Ой, дружище, вы так бледны. Вы себя хорошо чувствуете?

См.: Не совсем, я боюсь. Меня немного укачало. Я не переношу воздушные ямы.

П.: Самолет снижается, и вы ощущаете разницу в давлении.

Ст.: Пожалуйста, вот минеральная вода, она поможет снять неприятные ощущения.

См.: Спасибо большое. Теперь гораздо лучше.

П.: Слава Богу, уже Москва. Самолет идет на посадку.

См.: Отлично... Как прекрасно снова ступить на землю!

П.: Желаю Вам хорошо провести время в Москве.

См.: Надеюсь на это, хотя у меня много дел. Я здесь по делам, а не для удовольствия.

2) — Добрый день. Я бы хотел купить билет на рейс в Хель­синки.

— Есть два рейса в неделю — в понедельник и в четверг.

— В котором часу?

— В 11.30 каждый понедельник и в 9.15 каждый четверг.

— Я бы хотел взять билет первого класса на ближайший четверг.

— Билет в один конец?

—Да.

— Хорошо. Вы сможете забрать его в нашем офисе завтра или в четверг прямо в кассе аэропорта.

— Спасибо. Я заберу его в кассе аэропорта. Рейс может быть задержан?

— Все зависит от погоды.

3) — Когда этот самолет приземлится в аэропорту?

— Этот рейс задержан из-за густого тумана. Вам придется подождать в аэропорту.

— Я думаю, что погода может измениться к лучшему.

— Она изменилась к худшему. Все самолеты, направляющиеся в Бонн, перенаправляются во Франкфурт.

— Фактически, аэропорт закрыт, не так ли?

— Он закрыт уже шесть часов.

4) — Я могу заказать билет в Рим на десятое марта?

— Конечно. Какой класс?

— Бизнес-класс. Когда отправляется этот рейс?

— Он вылетает из Хитроу в 10.30.

— Когда он должен приземлиться в Риме?

— В 13.45. Вы заберете свой билет в аэропорту?

— Нет. Я зайду в ваш офис завтра.

— Прекрасно.

— Я могу курить на борту самолета?

— Да, вы можете.

8. Cоставьте собственные диалоги.

9. Cоставьте собственные диалоги по следующим ситуациям:

Two friends are planning their holidays — one wants to travel by train, the other by air:

(a) travelling by air is fast and more comfortable; to save time; to fly at a great speed; to enjoy the flight; to relax in a reclining chair; to fly above the clouds; to get a bird’s eye view of; pressurized, soundproof cabin; it's worm the money you pay for the ticket;

(b) not to be keen on flying; if I were you, I'd travel by train; to kill two birds with one stone: save your money and enjoy the beautiful scenes from your window; it's more fun to travel by rail; to get air-sick; deafening (ear-splitting) noise; to put cotton wool in one's ears; to make an emergency landing due to ...; to spend the night at a transit hotel or at the airport; to hit an air-pocket; too expensive; rather dangerous.

Текст для дополнительного чтения.

10. Прочитайте и переведите текст.

Travelling by Air

Air Travel is frequently the most practical method of covering the large distances between sights in the USA. It is the fastest, the most convenient and frequently the most economical means of transportation. You can usually purchase an airline ticket from New York to Los Angeles (a distance of 3000 miles or 5000 km) for under $400 and sometimes under $300 by taking advantage of special promotions. The trip via airplane takes only 5 hours. Train fare between the same cities costs about $300 to $500 and requires a minimum of 3 to 4 days. The transcontinental bus costs about $225 and requires at least 3 days of incessant travel. You could drive it in about 5 days, but the gasoline and lodging alone will likely cost considerably more than the airfare.

International airports in the U. S. include restaurants, cocktail lounges, gift shops, duty free shops for international flights, public telephones, restrooms, first aid station and special telephones connected to area hotels/motels, bus/ limousine services and car rental firms. Free shuttle service is provided between all terminals and remote parking lots.

Travelers can exchange foreign currency, use the services of a business center and use automatic teller machines to receive cash. In addition, several banking institutions are near airports for other transactions.

Baggage Storage. Large items that do not fit lockers can be stored here. Packaging and luggage repair services are also available.

Electronic Lockers. Electronic lockers are available in airports. Instructions are posted on lockers. Charges are in 30-minute increments.

Lost and Found. Contact your airline first if you have a problem with lost suitcases or other items. Then check with restaurants, taxis, buses, and other services before checking with the Lost and Found.

International Free Luggage Allowance. Economy class passengers will be permitted to check up to two bags at 70 lbs/32 kgs each. World Business Class passengers are entitled to check a 3rd bag provided it is within the weight and size allowance for carry-on luggage.

Carry-On Luggage. One carry-on item is accepted, with a maximum outside linear dimension of 115 cm and not more than 18kgs. In addition to the one piece of carry-on luggage, passengers may also carry a purse or briefcase or laptop computer.

There is an inconvenience you have to be prepared for when travelling long distances by plane. It's the jet-lag, a difference between the time you are accustomed to and the new time. At first you won't be feeling very well because of it, but don't worry – it won't take you long to get used to it.

11. Переведите следующие слова и выражения на английский язык:

Пользоваться специальными предложениями; бензин и жилье; стоимость авиабилета; автостоянка; бесплатная перевозка пассажиров на автобусах; туалет; банкомат; услуги по упаковке и ремонту дорожных сумок; не превышать нормы веса и размеров ручной клади; портфель или портативный компьютер; магазин по торговле беспошлинными товарами для международных рейсов; обмен валюты; скачок во времени; привыкать.

12. Ответьте на вопросы к тексту:

1. What services are available in international airports in the US? 2. Where can baggage be stored? 3. Where should one look for a lost suitcase? 4. What is the International Free Luggage Allowance. 5. What may passengers carry in addition to the one piece of carry-on luggage to the board of a plane? 6. How many carry-on items are accepted? 7. What is jet-lag?

13. Перескажите текст.

UNIT 10

CUSTOMS

New Words:

customs regulation – таможенные правила means – средство

customs – таможня hint – подсказка

smuggler – контрабандист customs officer – таможенник

smuggling – контрабанда routine – обычный

block letters – печатные буквы clearance – таможенная ‘зачистка’

smell – чувствовать crew – экипаж

personal effects – личные вещи drugs – наркотики

duty free – беспошлинный jet lag – скачок времени

free of charge – бесплатно to go through – (зд.) осматривать

abroad – заграница gate – ворота

check-in counter – стойка регистрации claim-check – квитанция

destination – пункт назначения to declare – декларировать

to get used to – привыкать к чему-либо to import – ввозить

lounge – зал ожидания (накопитель) liable – подвергаться; облагать

Green Channel – ‘зеленый коридор’ restriction – ограничение

to be liable to duty – подвергаться обложению

1. Прочитайте и переведите текст:

AIRPORT FORMALITIES

Nowadays people who go on business mostly travel by air, as it is the fastest means of travelling. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport two hours before departure time on international flights and an hour before on domestic flights as there must be enough time to complete the necessary airport formalities.

The rules for passengers who are going abroad are similar in most countries but sometimes there might be a slight difference in formalities. If, for instance, you are supposed to begin with going through the Customs, you'd better fill in the Customs declaration before you talk to the Customs officer. An experienced customs officer usually smells a smuggler, but he may ask any passenger routine questions, for instance, "Have you got anything to declare?" or "Any spirits, tobacco, presents?" The usual answers would be, "Yes, I've got some valuables, but I've put them all down in the declaration, or "I've got two blocks of cigarettes for my own use" or something of that kind.

Passengers must register their tickets, weigh in and register the luggage. Most airlines have at least two classes of travel, first class and economy class, which is cheaper. Each passenger of more than two years of age has free luggage allowance. Generally this limit is 20 kg for economy class passengers and 30 kg for first class passengers. Excess luggage must be paid for extra, except for some articles that can be carried free of charge.

Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.

Landing formalities and customs regulations are more or less the same in all countries. While still on board the plane the passenger is given an arrival card to fill in.

After the passengers disembarked, officials will check his passport and visa. In some countries they will check the passenger’s certificate of vaccination. The traveller is also requested to go through the AIDS check within ten or fourteen days of his arrival in the country. If the traveller fails to do so, some strict measures could be taken by the authorities including imprisonment (in some countries) or payment of a considerable penalty.

When the formalities have been completed the passenger goes to the Customs for an examination of his luggage. Customs officers are civil servants who have power to examine your luggage and even search you. The Customs regulations state what articles are liable to duty and what are duty-free. Some articles which are liable to duty are allowed to be brought in duty-free if the traveller does not exceed a certain fixed quota. Such items are mentioned in a duty-free quota list. Articles, which may not be brought in the country or taken out of it, are included in a prohibited articles list.

If the traveller has any articles which come under Customs restrictions he is expected to declare them. That is, he is asked to name the item, stating its value and other particulars. The declaration is made either orally or in writing on a declaration form. If the traveller is charged some duty on some of his articles he is given a receipt. As a rule personal belongings may be brought in duty-free.

In some cases the Customs officer may ask you to open your bags for inspection. It sometimes happens that a passenger’s luggage is carefully gone through to prevent smuggling. It is the Customs officer’s job to carry this out efficiently and in as pleasant a manner as possible. You will wish this examination to be finished quickly, and if you cooperate by giving full and truthful replies, you should have no troubles at all. After you are through with all Customs formalities the Customs officer will put a stamp on each piece of luggage or chalk item off. If the traveler has nothing to declare he may just go through the “green” section of the Customs.

2. Переведите следующие слова и словосочетания на английский язык, используйте текст:

Таможенник; досмотр багажа; высаживаться с самолета; заполнить карточку прибытия; проверка паспортов; принимать строгие меры; подлежать обложению пошлиной; беспошлинный; не превышать установленную квоту; ввозить что-либо в страну – вывозить из страны; перечень товаров, запрещенных к ввозу в страну; декларировать что-либо; взимать пошлину; предметы личного пользования; контрабанда; пройти все таможенные формальности; на борту самолета; поставить штамп либо сделать отметку мелом на каждом предмете багажа; международные рейсы; рейсы на внутренних линиях; посадочный талон; садиться на самолет; доплачивать; излишки багажа по билету; указанное в билете количество багажа, которое пассажир имеет право провезти бесплатно; путешествовать туристическим классом; таможенные правила.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. How long before the departure time is it advisable to arrive at the airport? Why? 2. What airport formalities are the passengers requested to complete before he\she boards the plane? 3. What do you do if you have excess luggage? 4. What does a passenger have to do on board the plane? 5. What are the usual landing formalities and customs regulations after disembarking? 6. What may happen if a traveller fails to go through the customs properly? 7. What’s the next stage of going through the customs after passport control? 8. What articles are to be declared? 9. What is duty-free? 10. What do you do if you have nothing to declare? 11. When is one through with the customs formalities? 12. Is the passenger’s vaccination certificate always checked? Why? 13. Some passengers’ luggage may be gone through carefully. Is it a regular occurrence? Why is it done?

4. Перескажите текст.

5. Прочитайте диалог, выучите диалог наизусть:

Jeff Kramer is going through the Security Check.

Security: Please put all carry-on luggage on the conveyor... Please put all carry-on luggage on the conveyor. Step right this way, ma'am. This way, sir. (Beep).Please empty your pockets and go through again, sir. (Beep) Please step this way, sir. Pardon me, what do you have in this pocket?

Jeff: Oh sorry, just some keys.

Security: That's fine. Thank you, sir. Please put all carry-on luggage on the conveyor. Step right this way...

Woman: Is this machine film-safe?

Security: Yes, it is, ma'am. Please put all...

Woman: Are you sure? They're pictures of my granddaughter's first birthday

Security: You can give the camera to me, ma'am. It doesn't have to go through the scanner. Please put all carry-on luggage on the conveyor. Step right this way.

6. Дополните диалоги:

I

Passport Control Officer: Your passport please.

C. ...

P.C.O.: How long are you staying in London?

C.:...

P.C.O.: Your passport and visa are in order. Have a pleasant stay, sir.

C.:...

II

Customs Official: Good afternoon, madam, is this your suit-case?

A.:...

C.O.: Oh, I see. Have you anything to declare?

A.:...

C.O.: No, thank you, that won't be necessary. Could I have your passport, please?

A.:...

C.O.: Where are you going?

A.:...

C.O.: How long are you going to stay?

A.: ...

C.O.: What's the purpose of your trip?

A.:...

III

Customs Officer: ...?

A.: That's right. Shall I open it?

C.O.:...

A.: I don't think I have, though I have a box of cigarettes for my own use. I believe they are duty free?

C.O.:...

A.: Thank you.

7. Прочитайте и переведите диалоги на английский язык:

1) ПАСПОРТНЫЙ КОНТРОЛЬ И ТАМОЖНЯ

Офицер просматривает паспорта.

Офицер: Приготовьте ваши паспорта, пожалуйста! Ваш паспорт, пожалуйста.

Смит: Пожалуйста.

О.: Вы гражданин Великобритании?

См.: Нет, я американец.

О.: Извините... Все в порядке. Ваш паспорт, пожалуйста.

Пассажир: Пожалуйста.

О.: Спасибо. Паспорт, пожалуйста.

Терразини: Да-а... Минуточку. Он у меня в сумке. Ага, вот он.

О.: Спасибо. (Таможенник осматривает чемоданы и открывает некоторые из них.) Вы желаете что-нибудь заявить?

См.: Нет. У меня в чемодане только личные вещи. Открыть?

О.: Нет, спасибо. Все в порядке, Это Ваш чемодан, сэр?

См.: Нет, это не мой. Этот голубой чемодан.

О.: Так, понятно. Это частная поездка?

См.: Нет, я бизнесмен. Мне открыть сумку?

О.: Нет, не нужно. Вы можете проходить.

8. Прочитайте и переведите текст: