Английский язык для туризма и гостеприимства. Практикум

UNIT 8

AIR TRAVEL

I. Study active vocabulary.

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II. Make expressions by matching the words from the left and right columns.

III. Make the questions starting with the word in brackets.

  1. The pilot switches on the “fasten seatbelt” sign (What /

Who…?)

  2. You’ll continue using your laptop when the sign is switched off (What / When / Who…?).

  3. You make a lot of noise, it might disturb the other passengers (Who / What / How…?).

  4. Controllers make sure that the aircraft have enough room to manoeuvre and that there is a safe distance between them (Who / What / How / Why…?).

  5. Passengers mustn’t smoke in the toilets on board (What / Where / Who…?).

  6. Passengers have to check in ninety minutes before the flight (Who / What / When…?).

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  7. Your luggage must be securely closed and locked (What /

How…?).

  8. You may carry personal items as cabin baggage (What /

How…?).

  9. You can take medicines and expensive objects on board with you (What / Where…?).

10. Old labels may delay your luggage (What / How…?).

11. Check that the tag shows the correct destination and flight number (What…?).

IV. Make the sentence negative.

  1. I recommend you use traveller’s cheques or credit cards.   2. You must take a few precautions.

  3. I need your passport right now.

  4. Mrs. Perry, transfer is included in your booking.   5. There is a supplement fare to and from the airport.   6. Pets are allowed on the plane.

  7. You can find life jackets on the right.

  8. Could you switch off your mobile phone, please?   9. I hope you will fly with us again as soon as possible. 10. Apassenger complains about the noise.

11. We can offer you compensation for your expenses. 12. They are directly responsible for your luggage.

13. You may speak by your mobile while the cabin crew take their seats.

V. Find out the appropriate translation.

1. There is the runway along which the plane will take off. 2. They are taxiing the plane onto the runway.

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3. We are gathering speed and lifting smoothly into the air. 4. At what altitude are we flying now?

5. We’ll make a non-stop flight without refuelling. 6. How high are we?

7. The visibility is good (poor).

8. That plane is for service on long-distance lines. 9. The plane is rocking a bit.

a. Мы совершим беспосадочный перелет без дозаправки. b. Самолет немного покачивает.

c. Видимость хорошая (плохая).

d. На какой скорости мы сейчас летим? e. Тот самолет обслуживает дальние линии.

f. Это взлетно-посадочная полоса, с которой самолет будет взлетать.

g. На какой мы высоте?

h. Самолет выруливает на взлетно-посадочную полосу. i. Мы набираем скорость и плавно поднимаемся в воздух.

VI. Translate the word combinations to complete the table.

Russian English

только две взлетные полосы

прибывающие и отбывающие пассажиры

только один предмет ручной клади

переупаковать чемодан

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Russian English

hotel reservation desk

airport facilities

meeting point

car hire office

VII. Translate the sentences into Russian.

  1. The security department employees are trained for emergencies.

  2. The airport terminal controllers are responsible for directing flights.

  3. They coordinate all the different take-off and landing times.   4. How many hours does the flight take?

  5. When does the plane take off?   6. Let’s book seats in advance.

  7. We are all booked up for 10 days in advance.   8. No, there isn’t anything available for today.   9. I don’t think I can manage you a ticket for today. 10. This ticket is invalid.

11. I hope someone will cancel his booking. 12. I want a reduced price ticket, please.

13. They have cleared the runway; we’ll take off in a few minutes.

VIII. Underline the appropriate word.

  1. Passengers (must / can / have to) switch off their mobiles during the flight.

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  2. We (mustn’t / can’t / not be allowed) smoke anywhere inside the airport terminal.

  3. You (must / can / have to / be allowed to) use electronic devices during the flight.

  4. Clients (must / can / have to / be allowed to) sit in this area.

  5. Pilots (must / can / have to / be allowed) pass a new English language test to get a licence.

  6. Pilots (must / can / have to / be allowed) to be proficient in aviation and plain English.

  7. Air traffic controllers (must / can / have to / be allowed) speak English if requested.

  8. They (must / can / have to / be allowed) to do the test on-line.

  9. Passengers (must / can / have to / be allowed) fasten their seatbelts during take-off and landing.

10. You (not must / can / have to / be allowed) block the emergency exit.

11. I (must / can / have to / be allowed) check in during an hour.

12. You (must / can / have to / be allowed) remove all sharp objects and liquids from your luggage.

IX. Give the definition of the following terms.

1. ICAO

2. ATC 3. UN agency

4. Duty-free sale 5. Emergency exit 6. Flight attendant 7. Security checkpoint 8. Customs 9. Baggage reclaim

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X. Translate the sentences into English.

  1. Самолет должен взлететь через 5 минут.   2. Вскоре мы были высоко над облаками.   3. На завтрашний самолет нет больше мест.

  4. Сожалею, но пассажирам разрешено только одно место ручного багажа.

  5. Мы ждем. Здесь только две взлетные дорожки.

  6. Аэропорт Хитроу ночью не работает. Мы вылетаем утром.

  7. Стойка регистрации находится рядом с офисом проката автомобилей.

  8. Проверьте ваш чемодан. В нем не должно быть жидкостей и острых предметов.

  9. Ноутбук вы можете взять с собой на борт самолета. 10. Мне нужны ваш паспорт и посадочный талон. 11. Положите ваши вещи в лоток для просвечивания.

12. Мы собираемся взлетать. Пожалуйста, отключите ваши мобильные телефоны и пристегните ремни безопасности.

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UNIT 9

HOTEL OPERATIONS

I. Study active vocabulary.

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