UNIT 2 TRAVELLING

VOCABULARY
1.aisle 2.aisle seat 3.baggage claim area 4.boarding area 5.boarding pass 6.carry-on luggage 7.cockpit 8.emergency exit 9.flight attendant 10.gate 11.lavatory 12.life jacket 13.metal detector 14.overhead compartment 15.oxygen mask 16.pilot 17.seat belt 18.security checkpoint 19.security officer 20.terminal 21.ticket counter 22.tray table 23.window seat 24.X-ray machine

1. complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. The ___________ will be serving food and beverages after the plane reaches its cruising altitude. A. flight attendants B. pilots C. security officers

2. After the plane lands, you can pick up your luggage at the ______________. A. boarding area B. baggage claim area C. overhead compartment

3. If the cabin loses pressure during flight, you should put on your _____________ so you can breathe comfortably. A. seat belt B. life jacket C. oxygen mask

2. Listen and Read

Travel: Making Plane Reservations

When I go on 1._______________, I usually travel by plane. In the past, I used to book a flight with a travel agency, but now, I 2. _______________ to search online for good 3. ________________ on plane tickets. Finding the best price on plane tickets is probably the most important consideration, but the 4. ___________________ time, the number of layovers, and the 5. ________________ of flight are also important factors. Making plane reservations online is 6. ______________________ easy to do, but don't forget that you still have to pay certain 7. ________________ and taxes that go along with the price of the ticket. Finally, keep 8. ______ ________________that you might have to pay a cancellation fee if you decide to change your flight plans or cancel your flight .

LISTENING
1. What is the man's destination? A. Salt Lake City, USA B. New York City, USA C. Helsinki, Finland D. Stockholm, Sweden 2. When is the man's departure date? A. the twenty-first B. the twenty-second C. the twenty-third D. the twenty-fourth 3. What is the flight number for the second half of his journey? A. 555 B. 90 C. 1070 D. 830 4. How long is the man's layover between flights? A. less than an hour B. less than two hours C. less than three hours D. more than three hours 5. What request did the man make regarding his flight? A. He asked for a specially-prepared dinner. B. He wanted an aisle seat. C. He requested a bassinet for his baby. D. He asked for a seat near the front of the plane.

2. Discussion. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reserving plane tickets online verses working with a travel agent? 3.Online Investigation Choose a travel destination you would like to visit in the future. Using two or more online reservation services, search the Internet for the best deal in terms of : (1) final cost including taxes and fees. (2) the shortest and most direct flight.

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