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AIRPORTS - AIRPLANES

The document provides dialogues and vocabulary related to various airport scenarios, including finding check-in desks, checking in luggage, and addressing problems at the airport. It also covers interactions with flight attendants on planes and customs/immigration dialogues. The content is designed to help travelers communicate effectively in English while navigating airport processes.

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AIRPORTS - AIRPLANES

The document provides dialogues and vocabulary related to various airport scenarios, including finding check-in desks, checking in luggage, and addressing problems at the airport. It also covers interactions with flight attendants on planes and customs/immigration dialogues. The content is designed to help travelers communicate effectively in English while navigating airport processes.

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AIRPORTS/AIRPLANES:

Topic: At the airport 1 (Looking for the check-in desk)

YOU: Hi, where's the check-in ________________ for American Airlines?


counter
control
zone

AIRPORT WORKER: That's in terminal 2. This is terminal 1.

YOU: Is there a ________________ that goes between terminals?


transportation
shuttle bus
vehicle

AIRPORT WORKER: Yes, there's one right in front here.

YOU: ________________to the taxi stand?


Together
With
Next

AIRPORT WORKER: Yes, that's right.

YOU:. Thanks. How much time ________________ to check in? ( = How much time before my flight
should I check in?)
will I let
should I allow
can I take

AIRPORT WORKER: If you're on an international flight I believe you have to check-in 3 hours
before your flight.

YOU:. And for ________________ flights?


local
country
near

Topic: At the airport 2 (At the check-in desk)

CHECK-IN WORKER: Hello. Where are you flying today?

YOU: Hi, ________________ to London, England.


I fly
to fly
I'm flying

CHECK-IN WORKER: Can I see your ticket and your passport, please?

YOU: Sure. Here's my passport. And here's my ________________.


paper
e-ticket
online purchase

CHECK-IN WORKER: Thank you. Would you like a window seat?

YOU: No, I'd like an ________________ seat please.


aisle
isolated
open passage

CHECK-IN WORKER: OK, and is all this luggage yours?

YOU: These ________________ are mine.


two luggages
two bags
two baggages

CHECK-IN WORKER: All right. One of your bags is overweight... I'm going to have to charge you
for the excess weight.

YOU: I see. How much ________________ do I have to pay? And can I pay by credit card?
cash
over
extra

CHECK-IN WORKER: $30 dollars more, sir, and yes, we do accept credit cards.

Topic: At the airport 3 (At the check-in desk)


CHECK-IN WORKER: Hi. Where are you flying today?

YOU: Hi, I'm flying to Miami, but I need a ticket... Can I ________________ here?
buy
get
buy one

CHECK-IN WORKER: No, you'll have to go to the ticket counter... That's over in terminal 3.

YOU: How _________________?


do I get there
do I come to it
can I be there
CHECK-IN WORKER: You can walk there. The terminals are connected. Just turn right and go
all the way to the end of this terminal and you'll be in Terminal 3.

(YOU LEAVE AND GO TO THE TICKET COUNTER)

YOU: Hi there. I ________________ a ticket here?


told me that I can
will buy
was told I could buy

TICKET COUNTER WORKER: Yes you can. Where to?

YOU: I need a ticket to Miami, please, for today _______________.


perhaps
if possible
can be

TICKET COUNTER WORKER: All right.... Yes, I can get you on the flight at 7:00 PM tonight,
which arrives in Miami at 10:00 PM. This ticket is $650.

YOU: Do you have anything ________________?


less
cheaper
so expensive

TICKET COUNTER WORKER: No, not on such short notice, sir. That's the lowest price I can get
you for today or tomorrow.

Topic: AT THE AIRPORT: What's wrong? (Telling someone about a


problem/about what's wrong)
gate, bottle, pass, mobile, wallet, delayed, money, flight, bags, page

1) I lost my wallet and all my money was inside it.


2) I missed my flight
3) I can't find my husband. Can you page him?
4) I can't find my departure gate
5) The airline lost one of my bags
6) I don't have enough money to buy a sandwich.
7) They won't let me take my bottle of water on the plane.
8) I lost my boarding pass
9) My flight has been delayed for three hours.
10) Is there a public phone here? My mobile ( = cellphone) isn't working.

ENGLISH AT THE AIRPORT | Questions and answers


1) ANSWER: No, you'll have to transfer either in Chicago or Kansas City.
QUESTION:
Are there any direct flights to Dallas?
How much is a ticket to Dallas?
How long does the flight to Dallas take?

2) ANSWER: It's right there, next to that restaurant.


QUESTION:
How early should I check in?
How much do I have to pay for the extra bag?
Where's the lost-and-found office?

3) ANSWER: I'm sorry, this bathroom is being cleaned.


QUESTION:
Can I go into the bathroom?
Where can I get a coffee around here?
Where's the ticket office?

4) ANSWER:$75.
QUESTION:
Where's the lost-and-found office?
How much do I have to pay for the extra bag?
How long is the delay?

5) ANSWER: 2 hours.
QUESTION:
How long is the delay?
Has the flight been cancelled?
What time is it?

6) ANSWER: At 2:00 PM.


QUESTION:
How long is the delay?
When does the flight to Bangkok leave?
What time is it?

7) ANSWER: No, this is the arrivals area.


QUESTION:
Is this the departures area?
Is this the arrivals area?
Is this the lost-and-found office?

8) ANSWER: It's $10 per 24 hours.


QUESTION:
Where are the lockers?
How much does a locker cost?
Where are the luggage carousels?

9) ANSWER: It was. The gate has been changed to 44D.


QUESTION:
Can I buy a ticket here?
How long is the delay?
Is this the gate for flight 234 to Madrid?
10) ANSWER: You can bring one small bag on the plane with you.
QUESTION:
How much carry-on luggage am I allowed?
How many bags can I check?
Where can I pay for the extra bag?

ON THE PLANE: Speaking with flight attendants/passengers 1

YOU: Could I get another _____________, please? I'm a little cold.


Coke
blanket
magazine

FLIGHT ATTENDANT: Certainly, sir. Would you like a pillow as well?

YOU: No, thanks. But could you please bring me a ________________?


Coke
liquid
soft

FLIGHT ATTENDANT: Sure, would you like ice in that?

YOU: Yes, please... Oh! Could you also lend me a pen to ________________ this immigration form?
write
fill out
make

FLIGHT ATTENDANT: I don't have one on me right now, but I'll get one for you.

(THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT COMES BACK WITH YOUR DRINK AND A PEN) YOU: Thanks. Do
you know when we will we be ________________?
landing
on land
grounding

FLIGHT ATTENDANT: In about 2 hours.

YOU: What's the ________________ in Seattle right now?


degrees
hot
temperature

FLIGHT ATTENDANT: I'm not sure... I'll check with the pilot.

ON THE PLANE: Speaking with flight attendants/passengers 2 |


Common terms/phrases
YOU: Excuse me, would it be possible to ________________ seats with someone?
My wife and I would like to sit together.
alter
interchange
switch/change

FLIGHT ATTENDANT: Certainly, sir. For now, please take your seat, and once the
plane takes off, I'll help you with that.

YOU: Thank you. Could you help me put this bag in the ________________
compartment?
up
overhead
high

FLIGHT ATTENDANT: Sure... there you go.

(YOU SEE THAT SOMEONE IS SITTING IN YOUR SEAT)

YOU: I'm sorry, I think you're ________________.


sitting wrong
a mistake
in my seat

OTHER PASSENGER: Oh, let me check my boarding ________________... Yes, I'm


sorry, my mistake.
pass
passport
document

YOU: No problem. I'm going to _________________ anyway. My wife and I would


like to sit together.
transfer
move
trade

OTHER PASSENGER: Oh, well, I can switch places with your wife. That way you
two can sit together.

YOU: Really? That would be great! Thanks a lot.

ENGLISH FOR TOURISTS


Topic: CUSTOMS/IMMIGRATION 1 (Dialogue)

BORDER GUARD: Welcome to the United States. Where do you live?

YOU: ______________.
Germany
I'm German
I was born in Germany

BORDER GUARD: And what's the purpose of your visit to the United States.

YOU: I'm going to _______________ my brother. He lives in Boston.


look at
visit
view

BORDER GUARD: How long do you plan to stay in Boston?

YOU: _______________ two weeks.


Also
Along
About

BORDER GUARD: And what do you do back home?

YOU: _______________? I don't understand...


Where
Pardon me
Too fast

BORDER GUARD: Your job... what do you do?

YOU: Oh, I'm a high-school _______________. I teach Physics and Chemistry.


teacher
student
learner

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