Content text LESSON 34 - At the airport.pdf
TASK 1: Read the following conversation and answer the questions. Mrs Smith and her son are travelling to London. Now they are in the lounge with the pilots. Paul, her son is looking at them. He asks his mum: “Are these policemen?” Mrs Smith: “No, they aren’t. These are the pilots.” Paul: “Are they taking the plane with us?” Mrs Smith: “Of course! They are. They are the persons who fly the plane.” Paul: “Excuse me Sir. Can I ask you a question?” The pilot: “Yes, please. What is it?” Paul: “How many times do you take the plane every week?” The pilot: “About six times.” Paul: “So you pay for tickets each time. Are you very rich? The pilot (laughing): “Oh! No dear. That’s my job. They pay me for that. Correct these false statements: 1. The Smiths arrive from London. ....................................................................................................................................................... 2. The Smiths are in the street now. ....................................................................................................................................................... 3. The two men on the picture are policemen. ....................................................................................................................................................... 4. The pilot takes the plane 10 times a week. ....................................................................................................................................................... 5. The pilot pays for each trip. ....................................................................................................................................................... At the airport Pre-Inter CONVERSATION
TASK 2: Vocabulary Match the words to the pictures A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. Trolley Passenger Passport Aisle seat pilot ticket customs officer to land to take off suitcase stewardess Luggage
QUIZ TIME 1. What do people do when they “board” an airport? a. They get on the plane b. They get off the plane c. They fly the plane d. The fall asleep on the plane 2. If your flight is “delayed”, your flight is.... a. Early b. On time c. Late 3. What does your flight do when it “departs”? a. Arrives b. Leaves c. Stays at the airport d. Makes a direct flight 4. When does your flight “land” at the airport? a. When it departs b. When it arrives c. When you put on a life vest d. When you find your seat SPEAKING ACTIVITIES Discuss the questions below with your partner 1. Do you like to travel by air? Why/why not? 2. Which one do you like, a window seat or an aisle seat? 3. When was the last time you traveled by air? Where did you travel to? 4. Would you like to become a flight attendant? 5. Where would you like to fly next? Why? Match the definitions with the right word from activity 1. the person who flies the plane ______________________ 2. when the plane leaves the ground ______________________ 3. the bags and suitcases that travellers put their belongings in. ______________________ 4. document that proves a person's identification and nationality. ______________________ 5. man or woman who provides service for passengers during a flight. ______________________ 6. the person who checks the luggage. ______________________
TASK 3: Match the questions to the correct answers. then practice the dialogue. 1. Welcome to England. May I see your passport, please? 2. Where have you come from? 3. What’s the purpose of your visit? 4. How long are you planning to stay? 5. Where will you be staying? 6. Have you ever been to the UK before? 7. Do you have anything to declare? 8. Enjoy your stay. A. We have come from Lisbon, Portugal. B. We’ll be staying at a hotel. C. Thank you. D. We’re here on holidays. E. No, thanks. This is my first time. F. No, nothing G. Sure. Here it is. H. We’ll be staying for three weeks. TASK 4: Now create your own dialogue with a classmate and practice it.