Travelling by Plane
TASK 25. Study the vocabulary given below and translate it into your mother tongue. Make sure you know the pronunciation of all the new words.
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an air hostess = a flight attendant |
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an air traffic control |
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anaircraft (pl. aircraft) |
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an airline |
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an airline counter |
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an aisle seat /а window seat |
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an animal in hold |
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an armrest |
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an announcement |
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an arrival
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baggage (AmE) = luggage (BrE)
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baggage/ luggage allowance |
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baggage carousel [ˌkærə'sel] (AmE) / luggage conveyor belt (BrE) – |
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baggage/ luggage claim |
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baggage/ luggage compartment |
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a boarding pass |
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bumpy
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a cabin |
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carry-on luggage (AmE) = hand luggage (BrE) |
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a check-in desk |
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a cockpit |
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a connecting flight |
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acontrol tower |
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a co-pilot |
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a crew |
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customs
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a customs official |
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a courtesy telephone |
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a flight
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duty free |
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an emergency exit |
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an emergency landing |
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a first-class/business section |
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final destination |
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food voucher |
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а gate |
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а hotel stay |
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animmigration official |
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an in-flightmanual |
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jet lag |
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а life vest |
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а meal tray |
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а middle seat |
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overbooking |
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anoxygen-mask |
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an overhead compartment/locker |
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the lost-and-found office |
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a lounge [laʊndʒ]
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а restroom = а lavatory = a bathroom = Gents = Ladies |
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arunway |
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a seat belt
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a shuttle bus |
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a round trip |
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a stopover |
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a take-off |
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a timetable |
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to board the plane
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to disembark |
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to put out the cigarette |
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а trolley |
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anХ-ray machine |
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a taxi stand/a taxi rink |
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a long-haul destination / a short-haul destination |
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TASK 26. Fill in the gaps with words and expressions from the Vocabulary task.
Hi, where's the check-in _______ for American Airlines? – It’s not here. That's in terminal 2, and this is terminal 1.
Is there a _______ that goes between terminals? - Yes, there's one right in front here. – Next to the taxi _______? - Yes, that's right.
How much time before my flight should I _______? - If you're on an _______ flight, I believe you have to _______ 3 hours before your flight. - And for _______ flights? - On those flights you have to do it an hour and a half before the flight.
Would you like a(n) _______ seat? – No, I’d like a(n) _______ seat, I don’t like to disturb my neighbours if I have to stand up and _______ my legs. - Here's your ticket and __________. You're in 33B. It's a no smoking seat.
One of your bags is overweight. I'm going to have to charge you for the _______. - I see. How much do I have to pay? And can I pay by credit card?
Are there any direct _______ to Dallas? - No, you'll have to _______ either in Chicago or Kansas City.
Is this the _______ for flight 234 to Madrid? - It was. But it has been changed to 44D. Hurry up; your flight is now_______.
How much _______ am I allowed? - You can bring one small bag on the plane with you.
Could I get another _______, please? I am a little cold. – Would you like a _______ as well? – No, thanks, I am fine.
Excuse me, would it be possible to _______ seats with someone? My wife and I would like to sit together. - Certainly, sir. For now, please take your seat, and once the plane _______, I'll help you with that. - Thank you. Could you help me put this bag in the _______ compartment?
I'm sorry, I think you're in my seat. - Oh, let me check my boarding _______. Yes, I'm sorry, my mistake.