On Board

Dialogue 11

• Would you like a drink, sir?

• Yes, a mineral water, please.

• Ice and lemon?

• Just lemon. And have you got today’s English newspapers?

• No, I’m afraid I haven’t. I’ll try and find one for you later.

• Thank you.

Dialogue 12

• Tea or coffee?

• Tea, please.

• Milk?

• Yes, please.

• Sugar?

• No, Thanks. …And do you know when we get into Sydney?

• We’re due in at five o’clock, but I think we’re going to be late.

Dialogue 13

• Excuse me, I think that’s my seat.

• Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll move.

• Can I put your bag up for you?

• Yes, please. Thanks.

• Do you need your coat?

• Yes, please.

Dialogue 14

• Look! The take-off time is 15.30, and they haven’t started the engines yet. Something is up, I’m afraid. Where’s the emergency exit?

• Come on! Don’t worry! The flight is delayed by half an hour. We’ll take off at 16.00. There’s nothing to be afraid of.

• I don’t like this plane. Next time we’ll fly by Panam.

• Panam doesn’t fly its planes to Austin.

• Why did you take the economy class? The business class is much more comfortable. And they serve food there.

• We had a meal half an hour ago. And didn’t you tell me that you hate to travel business class?

• Oh, my!.. How long is the flight to Austin?

• The landing time is 17.30. Two hours all in all.

• Is it a direct flight or do we stop anywhere?

• No, it’s a non-stop flight. Is there anything else?

• Yes…No…Yes! I’m already airsick. Call the flight attendant, please!

Dialogue 15

• Excuse me, what time do we arrive in Frankfurt?

• We’re due in at 10.15, but unfortunately we’re going to be half an hour late. Would you like a drink from the bar?

• Yes, please. Can I have a mineral water? Thank you. How much is it?

• Nothing, sir. The drinks are complimentary.

3. Practise saying what flight you prefer.

I need	a first class	and I prefer	a night flight
	a business class		a morning flight
	an economy class		an evening flight
	a first class, open return		an afternoon flight
	a tourist class		a morning flight

4. Put the sentences into the right place in the dialogue:

S: Grand Tour Agency. Susan Sharp speaking.

H: Hello, Susan. This is Hans Bradly. I need to send two of our sales managers to Rome next week. (1) __________?

S: OK. (2) __________?

H: Monday October 14^th.

S: And if you want to book a return flight I must ask you: (3) __________

H: Four days. They would like to come back on the night of the 17^th. (4) __________?

S: Let me have a look. There is a flight at 8.50 p.m. with British Airlines.

H: (5) __________?

S: Fortunately, there are. I’ve just called it up on the screen. Shall I reserve two right now?

H: Yes, please. And make it Business Class, OK? (6) __________?

S: In three or four days. I’ll send them to you as soon as they arrive.

1. How long are they staying?

2. Are there any seats available?

3. When will the tickets come?

4. When do they plan to leave?

5. What are the options?

6. Are there any British Airlines flights about that time?