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III. Have conversations like the one in II. Take it in turns to be a travel agent and a tourist.

How to make airline reservations

Read and keep in mind.

1.

A:I want to fly to Chicago on Thursday, the 1 st.

B:Let me see what’s available.

A:I want to go coach and I’d prefer a morning flight.

B:United’s Flight 102 leaves at 9:20.

A:That’s fine. What time do I have to be at the airport?

B:Check-in time is 8:45.

2.

A:I’d like to make a reservation to Los Angeles for next Monday.

B:Just a second and I’ll check the schedule.

A:I’ll need an economy ticket with an open return.

B:TWA has a flight leaving at 9:25.

A:I guess that’s OK. What time should I check in?

B:You have to be there half an hour before departure time.

3.

A:What flights do you have from New York to London tomorrow?

B:One moment, please, and I’ll find out what’s available.

A:I’d like to travel first-class.

B:OK. We have a nonstop flight leaving Kennedy at 9:25.

A:When should I get to the airport?

B:Please be there by 8:45 at the latest.

4.

A:Do you fly to Dallas on Sunday?

B:Just a minute and I’ll see if there are any flights.

A:By the way, I don’t want a night flight.

B:There’s a DC-10 out of LaGuardia Airport at 9:15 A.M.

A:When am I supposed to check in?

B:Try to be there by 8:15 – the airport will be crowded.

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At the check-in counter

AGENT: Good morning. Your ticket, please? And set your suitcase upright and I’ll check it through.

PASSENGER: Okay.

A.: And where would you like to sit?

P.: Make it a window seat, but if there aren’t any left, I’ll take an aisle seat.

A.: Smoking or nonsmoking? P.: Nonsmoking.

A.: Uh-huh, here you go. I’m sorry, but there will be a 20minute delay, so your flight will be boarding in about half an hour.

P.: I sure hope that’s the only delay. Oh, where are my baggage claim checks?

A.: They’re here with your ticket, sir. P.: Great! Uh, thanks a lot.

A.: You’re welcome. Have a nice flight.

Going through the security check

OFFICER: Put all your carry-on luggage on the belt, ma’am. PASSENGER: My purse and camera, too?

O.: Yes, ma’am, everything. Won’t hurt your film. P.: But it’s 400 ASA film.

O.: Take your camera out, then, and I’ll check it through by hand.

P.: Okay.

O.: Thank you. Now step through here. Are you wearing any metal, ma’am?

P.: Mmm... why, yes, this bracelet.

O.: I’m afraid you’ll have to take it off, ma’am, and step through again... Mmm-hmm. Fine, thank you. Here’s your bracelet. Have a good flight now.

P.: Okay, thanks.

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Here are some words to help you check your understanding of the dialogues. You should know the bold words to make your communication easier.

available (adj): ready; there when it is needed

aisle (n): a long narrow space for walking, which usually divides rows of seats

baggage claim area (n): the place to pick up suitcases and bags after a plane flight

belt or conveyor belt (n): an endless moving band carrying things from one place to another

bracelet (n): an armband; jewelry for your arm board (v): to get on a plane, train or ship

carry-on luggage (n): a traveller’s small bags carried on board a plane

charge (n): the price asked or paid for something

check (n): a ticket given in exchange for something that will be reclaimed later, e. g. baggage check (also known as «claim check») (v): to examine

check-in time (n): the time at which you must report to the airline counter before the plane leaves

check in (v): to register at a hotel, airport coach (n): economy

delay (n): the amount of time that something is late

excess (n): amount by which something is more than is expected or proper

scales (n): any machine for weighing

weigh (v): to measure how heavy something is

overweight (n): excess of weight above what is usual or legal an open return: a round-trip ticket but the return reservation

is not made

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Look at the sentences (a-f) below and put the conversation in order.

a)By the way, I don’t want a night flight.

b)What time should I check-in?

c)Do you fly to London on Sunday?

d)Please be there by 8.15 – the airport will be crowded.

e)OK. We have a nonstop flight leaving at 9.15 a. m.

f)Just a second and I’ll check the schedule.

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Transport

Read the conversation. Try to memorize it.

A:Excuse me, do the buses stop here?

B:Yes, most downtown buses stop at this corner.

A:I want to go to Washington Avenue. Can I take any bus that stops here?

B:You can take any bus except number 12. It turns off at Richmond Street.

A:How often do the buses run?

B:They are supposed to run according to the schedule that you can see over there. The usual interval is fifteen minutes. Oh, a bus is coming. It’s number 5. You can take it.

A:How much is the fare?

B:One dollar.

A:Thank you.

B:You are welcome.

Practice

I.Write the words in these sentences in the correct order.

1.arrive / the / Boston / when / in / train / does ?

2.like / go / train / would / by / I / to / that.

3.you / leaving / when / are ?

4.I / tickets / can / the / get / where ?

5.prefer / what / you / do / time ?

6.

II. Complete the conversation with sentences from I.

A:I’d like to book two round-trip tickets to Boston. Clerk: OK. .....................?

A:Next Sunday.

C:.....................?

A:As far as I know there is a train that leaves for Boston at 9 a. m. ...........

C:Do you prefer a smoking car or a car for nonsmokers?

A: A smoking car, please.

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C: I’ll reserve for you two round-trip tickets for the nine o’clock Sunday train.

A: .....................? C: At 11.45 a. m. A: .....................?

C: At the railroad station, window 4.

III. Have conversation like the one in II. Take it in turns to be a passenger and a clerk. Choose the variant. which could help you in the following situations.

Taking a taxi

1.

A:Kennedy Airport, please. I have to be there by 7:00

B:I can’t promise anything, but I’ll do my best.

B: OK. That’ll be $12.00, please. A: Thanks a lot. Here.

2.

A: Do you think you can get me to Union Station by quarter after? B: We shouldn’t have any trouble if the traffic isn’t too heavy.

B: You’ve got plenty of time. That’s $7.65, please.

A: Thank you very much. Here’s $10.00. Give me $1.00 back, please.

3.

A:The Hilton Hotel, please. I have a 10.30 appointment.

B:You’ll be there in plenty of time.

B: Here we are. $8.50, please.

A: Thank you. Here’s $10.00. Keep the change.

4.

A: Grand Central Station, please. I want to try to catch a 6.00 train. B: I think you’ll make it if we don’t get stuck in a traffic jam.

B: This is it. That’s $9.15, please. A: Here.

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Renting a car

1.

A:How much is it to rent an economy car?

B:$19.00 a day or $129.00 a week, unlimited mileage.

A:Could I have one for tomorrow morning?

B:Do you have your driver’s license?

A:Sure. Here it is.

B:Good. Now just complete this form.

2.

A:What’s the rate for a station wagon ?

B:The daily rate is $32.00 plus 39¢ per mile.

A:Good. I’ll take it right now, if possible.

B:Can I see your license, please?

A:Of course. I have my own license and an international license.

B:That’s fine. Fill out this form and let me see your credit card, please.

3.

A:How much does it cost to rent a mid-size car?

B:I can give you one for $24.00 a day or $158.00 a week.

A:Fine. I’d like to reserve one for next Tuesday.

B:May I see your driver’s license?

A:Yes. It’s right here.

B:OK. You’ll have to use a credit card or leave a $100 deposit.

4.

A:If I wanted to rent a van, how much would it cost?

B:Let’s see. That would be $40.00 a day plus 38¢ a mile.

A:That sounds OK. I’ll need it from the 10th to the 14th.

B:Do you have a valid license?

A:Yeah. Here.

B:Fine. Now complete this form and sign your name at the bottom.

At a railroad station

1.

A:What time does the train for Boston leave?

B:9:25 on Track 12.

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A:When does it arrive?

B:It should be there at 11:45, but it may be a little late.

A:How much is a one-way ticket?

B:It’s $32.00 coach and $50.00 club car.

2.

A:Which train do I take to Philadelphia?

B:Track 4 at 9:30.

A:How long does it take?

B:It’s due in at noon.

A:What’s the round-trip fare?

B:It’s $25.00 one way or $45.00 for a weekend excursion.

3.

A:What track does the Metroliner leave from?

B:That’s Track 1 at 9:45.

A:What time does it get in?

B:It gets in around 11:45.

A:What’s the fare?

B:Coach is $32.00.

4.

A:What time’s the next train to Washington?

B:That’s 9:26 on Track 16.

A:When does it get there?

B:It’s scheduled to arrive at 11:50.

A:How much is it?

B:It’s $30.00 one way or $55.00 round-trip.

On a Bus

1.

A:Does this bus go to the train station?

B:No. You’ll have to get off at the bank and take the A52.

A:How long is the ride?

B:About ten minutes.

2.

A:Is this the bus for Park Ridge?

B:No. It only goes as far as Main Street, but you can get the Num-

ber 31 there.

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A:How long does it take to get there?

B:It only takes a few minutes.

3.

A:Does this bus go to the beach?

B:No. You’re going the wrong way. You want the Number 11. It stops in front of the post office.

A:About how long does it take?

B:Only fifteen minutes.

4.

A:Is this the right bus for Pacific Boulevard?

B:No. You should have taken the Yellow Line bus. You can get one at the next stop.

A:Is it a long ride?

B:Not that long.

Here are some words to help you check your understanding of the dialogues. You should know the bold words to make your communication easier.

club car (n): first class carriage coach (n): second class

deposit (v): to make part payment of money that is or will be owed (n): money that is deposited

downtown (n): the main commercial area of the city

fare (n): money charged for a journey by bus, ship, taxi, etc. get stuck (v): be unable to escape

ride (n): journey on a bus, a bicycle, etc. round-trip ticket (n): return ticket track (n): set of rails for trains

unlimited mileage (n): no charge per mile.

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Look at the sentences (a-d) below and put the conversation in order.

a)How long does it take?

b)No. You’re going the wrong way. You want the Number 11. It stops in front of the post office.

c)Only fifteen minutes.

d)Does this bus go to Hyde Park?

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