9. Dropping Off at the Airport

Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.

to check in	зарегестрироваться
two hours in advance	за два часа до
to get dropped off	довезти до, высадиться
at the curb	у обочины, у тротуара
to give a ride	подвезти
to pass the time	скоротать время
departure time	время отправления
to fit in а car	помещаться

Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues

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A: Can you drive me to the airport tomorrow afternoon? B: I would be happy to drive you to the airport. When do you need to leave? A: For an international flight, the airline wants us to check in two hours in advance, so I need to leave my house at 2:00. B: Do you have a lot of luggage to check in? A: I am only carrying one large bag and a carry-on. B: I'll bring our smaller car then. Do you know where you need to get dropped off? A: Yes, I am flying out on Singapore Air to Sydney, so I need to be at the International Terminal. B: Will I be able to come in with you to say goodbye? A: Actually, with airport regulations being so strict, you should probably just drop me off at the curb. B: That will work out fine. Just give me a call if anything changes. 2

A: If you are free, I was wondering if you could give me a ride to the airport this afternoon. B: Sure, I'll give you a ride. What time do you need to get there? A: I need to leave my house at 2:00 so I can get to the airport two hours before my flight. B: How much luggage are you bringing? A: I have my carry-on, a purse, and a large suitcase. B: I won't have to drive our larger car then. Do you know where your terminal is? A: I need to be dropped off on the second level of the International Terminal since I am flying to Sydney on Singapore Air. B: Do you want me to go in with you at the airport to help you pass the time before you leave? A: I would like that, but only ticketed passengers can go into the departure area. B: I'll drop you off wherever you need to be dropped off. See you later! 3

A: Could you help me out with a ride to the airport this afternoon? B: I can give you a ride with no problem. What is your departure time? A: My flight departs at 4:00, so I need to leave my house at 1:00 to get to the airport by 2:00. B: Are you bringing a lot of bags with you? A: I am bringing my purse, a carry-on, and a large suitcase. B: Your stuff should all fit in my car just fine. Do you know which terminal you are going to? A: Since I am flying to Sydney on Singapore Air, I need to be dropped off on the second level of the International Terminal. B: Can I go inside the airport with you and maybe we can have a drink before you leave? A: They only allow ticketed passengers into the departure area, so you'll have to drop me off at the curb. B: I can take you wherever you need to go. Let me know if there are any changes to your travel plans.

Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.

Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:

1) – Can you drive me to the airport tomorrow afternoon?

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2) – Do you have a lot of luggage to check in?

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3) – Will I be able to come in with you to say goodbye?

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