
- •Travelling By Air
- •Read and translate the text travelling by air
- •1. Discuss these questions in pairs. Then compare your answers with a partner.
- •1 Changing words into nouns for people. You can also change a word by adding a suffix
- •2 Complete these tables:
- •1 Match up the phrasal verbs (1 – 12) with their meaning (a-l). Write your answers below in the boxes. The first one is made for you.
- •2 Insert the appropriate prepositions.
- •Fill in the blanks with the expressions from the box.
- •Notice the difference between mustn’t and don’t have to. Decide which to use in these
- •Fill in the blanks with the suitable words:
- •Refresh the expressions:
- •Look at the plan of an airport terminal and complete the gaps in the directions below with a suitable preposition.
- •Look at the words below. Find out the correct definition to each of them.
- •Match the two halves of these sentences:
- •3 Fill in the correct word from the list.
- •4 Choose the correct word from the box to complete the following list of things which irritate people when flying.
- •Which of the things in Exercise 4 irritate you most? Which irritate you least? Discuss your ideas with a partner.
- •Work in pairs.
- •Look at these three places then study the words and phrases in the box. Which words and phrases would you need to describe each place?
- •Valley mountains yachts beach countryside
- •Listen to three conversations at the airport. For each one, note down the traveller’s problem and destination.
- •2 You will hear four people answering these questions:
- •Answer the questions:
2 Complete these tables:
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VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
to relax
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Adjustment
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acquainted
to assure
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Attachment
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introductory
to use
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Prevention
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allowable
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surrounding
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provident
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VERB
NOUN
ADVERB
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impressionably
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comfort
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to consider
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difference
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educationally
to excite
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information
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Grammar
1 Match up the phrasal verbs (1 – 12) with their meaning (a-l). Write your answers below in the boxes. The first one is made for you.
break down a) match
carry on b) leave the ground (e.g. an aeroplane)
get on (with someone) c) stop working (e.g. a machine)
go out d) cancel, abandon
hang on e) postpone
put off f) search for something (in a dictionary)
take off g) stop burning (e.g. a fire)
go with h) continue
call off i) wait
look up j) have a good relationship with someone
turn down k) reduce the noise (of a radio, television)
give up l) stop doing something (e.g. smoking)
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2 Insert the appropriate prepositions.
Travelling is one __________ the most fascinating pastimes.
Modern life is impossible ___________ travelling.
Millions of people travel every day either ___________ business or ___________ pleasure.
Travelling ___________ air is very popular among people.
Every kind of transport is dangerous ___________ it’s own way.
I travelled by air three years ago when I was ___________ holiday.
There is no need to worry___________ your suitcase, it will be looked after.
The registration stopped half ___________ hour ___________ the time of take – off.
___________ the flight we got information of the altitude, speed, the weather and distance.
The plane landed exactly___________ time.