Ex. 1. Answer the following questions. Work in pairs or small groups.
1. Did you enjoy your trip by air?
2. Was it a non-stop flight?
3. Was your luggage overweight? Did you have to pay extra? How much?
4. Did you hear your flight announced?
5. Did you get airsick when on a plane?
6. Did you have a smooth take off?
7. Did you fasten your belt?
Ex. 2. Scan the text for information about international airports and domestic travel services in London.
There are three international airports in London: Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick. Flights inside Britain are called domestic flights, so if you want to travel inside the country go to domestic Departures. At the airline desk you show your ticket and give them your luggage in the usual way. There is also a fast, frequent plane service – the shuttle – between London Heathrow and Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast. For services to other cities you should ask the airline or travel agents. Families, young people, students and other people can get some tickets cheaper (for train tickets ask about a “Rail card”). Students also have some special offers.
Ex. 3. Act out the dialogues on travel by train and improvise similar ones.
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Yes, sir?
First-class return ticket to Glasgow.
Day return?
No. I'm going for the weekend.
A weekend return is £ 7.66, sir, it costs double the single fare. A day return is cheaper.
Could you tell me which platform the 13.30 leaves from?
Platform 5.
Thank you.
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Which platform for Motherwell, please.
Platform 14, right up and down, underground level.
When does the next train leave, please?
10.30, from Glasgow Central.
When does it get in?
You will be in Motherwell at 11.04. It takes about half an hour to get there.
Do I have to change?
No, you needn’t. It’s a short distance.
Thank you very much.
It’s my pleasure.
Part B
Vocabulary File
The following words are essential for understanding the text and discussing its content. Learn their meaning and pronunciation.
Words and word combination
Translation
advance, n
in ~
arrive (in, at), v
~ in a city
~ at the station
border, n
boarding pass
destination, n
get visa
ticket, n
reserve/book/register ~
return ~
reservation, n
make/confirm a ~
check in, v
~ desk
confirm, v
customs, n
go through the ~
departure, n
~ time/gate/lounge
excursion, n
holiday, n
go/be on ~
have/take a ~
set out/off, v
take/go off, v
travel, n, v
ride, n
land, v
fare, n
flight, n
non-stop ~
domestic/international/non-stop ~
cruise, n
route, n
plan a ~
take a ~
speed, n
at a high/low ~
~ limit
trip, n
business ~
go on a ~
take a ~ (to)
voyage, n
journey, n
tour, n
sightseeing ~
go on/take a ~
~ guide
expedition, n
departure gate
be air-sick
duty-free shop
delay, n, v
notify, v
~ the front desk personal
luggage, n
~ trolley
weigh the ~
label the ~
on board the plane
airport formalities
at the customs
go, v
~ through the check gate/ customs/passport control
~ by train/plain/car
Baggage Reclaim area
leave (for), v
see off
set out/off
take off
catch up with
pick up
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