Dialogue 1.

Man: Excuse me, are you sure this is your seat?

Woman: Yes, I am. Number 14A.

Man: But my baggage card has got that number.

Woman: Well, ask the air hostess about it.

Dialogue 2.

Woman: I’d like a ticket to Newcastle, please.

Man: Single or return?

Woman: Single.

Man: Smoking or non-smoking?

Woman: Non-smoking, please.

Man: That’ll be 25 pounds, please.

Woman: What platform does it go from?

Man: Number 6, over there.

Woman: And what time does it arrive?

Man: Er, at half past ten.

Dialogue 3.

Woman: Good morning. How much baggage have you got?

Man: Just one case.

Woman: Could I see your passport, please? That’s fine.

Man: The flight is late, isn’t it?

Woman: Yes, but only 15 minutes. Here is your boarding card. Go through passport control

now and then listen for the gate number.

Man: Thank you.

6. Change the following sentences from singular to plural.

1. She is a good stewardess.

2. The timetable is on the table.

3. The ticket is on the table.

4. The bus stop is around the corner.

5. She is at Gate 5 now.

6. It is my suitcase.

7. The railway station is rather old.

8. It is a jet plane.

9. He is Ukrainian.

10. The pilot is a young man.

7. Read and translate the text. Answer the questions after it.

AIR TRAVEL

Nowadays people mostly travel by air. Here are a few hints on air travel that may be helpful.

1. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport one hour prior before departure time on international flights and half an hour on domestic flights.

2. Passengers must register their tickets, weigh and register the luggage. The economy class limitation is 20 kg. First class passengers are allowed 30 kg. Excess luggage must be paid for.

3. Passengers are permitted to take only some personal belongings with them into the cabin. These items include handbags, briefcases, umbrellas, coats and souvenirs bought at the tax-free shops at the airport.

4. Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.

5. Watch the electric sign flashes in the plane. When the “FASTEN SEAT BELTS” sign goes on, do it promptly and also obey the “NO SMOKING” signal.

6. Listen to the announcements on the public address system. The captain will welcome you on the board, tell you about the flight and the interesting places you are flying over.

7. Do not forget your personal belongings when leaving the plane.

Questions

1. When are the passengers requested to arrive at the airport?

2. What is the weight limitation in the economy class (first class)?

3. What personal belongings are permitted into the cabin?

4. What does the passenger receive after registering his / her air-ticket?

5. Where must s/he show the boarding pass?

6. What electric signs should the passenger obey?

7. Who speaks over the public address system on board the plane?

8. What does the captain say to the passengers?

8. Answer the questions starting with words:

As far as I know … I’m not sure, but …