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10 Tips: How to Survive a Long Flight (B1 - B2)

Work with a partner or group. Do the activities below together about flights and flying.

PART I Discuss the questions below about flights and flying:

• What’s the longest flight you’ve ever had? How was it it?
• What are some things that might bother or drive people crazy on flights?
• What are some reasons people may like or dislike flying?

PART II What do you think are some typical tasks a flight attendant must do?
EXAMPLE: A flight attendant must take care of passengers.

Would you like to be a flight attendant? Why / why not?

PART III What are some differences between economy class and first class on a flight?

ECONOMY CLASS: FIRST CLASS:

Discuss and write 2 tips on how you can make a long flight more pleasant.
PART IV
EXAMPLE: Bring your own entertainment, such as an eBook or tablet.

PART V Can you name the objects in the images below?

1 2 3 4
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PART I Choose the correct definition for each verb below based on the context.

1 I would hate to be a flight attendant and deal with rude passengers all day!

2 The pilot turned the plane in a different direction to avoid the storm in front of us.

3 It took a long time for my mind and body to adjust to the new time zone.

4 I wanted an extra glass of wine on the plane so I bribed the flight attendant with
some chocolate that I had.
5 The passenger’s bags in the aisle impeded my way to the bathroom on the airplane.

1 deal with a. to keep / stay away from something

2 avoid b. to persuade someone using a gift / money
3 adjust c. to block or make more difficult for something to happen
4 bribe d. to manage or handle some problem
5 impede e. to adapt or change to the conditions

PART II Write what you think each bold phrase or word means based on the context.

(1) Sometimes I take a lap around the airplane during a flight to get my blood moving.

to take a lap means...

(2) I hate when I have really bad jetlag after flying across a few time zones!

jetlag is...

(3) I always bring spare headphones for a flight in case one pair break.

spare means...

(4) I always bring a really comfy sweatshirt and sweatpants on a flight.

comfy means...

Bonus
s!
Phrase
to hit the ground running to get a good start to something
EXAMPLE: We had a motivated team who really hit the
ground running with the project.

to get bitched at* to be the recipient of someone who is complaining

*this is an adult slang term!
EXAMPLE: The passenger bitched at the flight attendant
because she forgot to bring him a cup of water.
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10 Tips: How to Survive a Long Flight (B1 - B2)

Preview Discussion Questions

Can you remember any pleasant or un-

pleasant flight experiences you’ve had?

Are there airlines that you prefer more

than others or that you fly with regularly?
Viewing Activity

PART I Below are 10 tips for long flights. Answer each question related to each tip.

0:24 1 Rest before you go. What could you do with your watch? Why?

0:38 2 Upgrade your seat. How do you upgrade to premium economy?

0:59 3 Get comfortable. What are a few things you can do to get comfortable?

1:17 4 Dress right. Why? What should you bring and how should you dress?

1:38 5 Pack good gear. What kind of gear should you pack?

2:00 6 Pass the time. What are some different ways to pass the time?

2:19 7 Eat and drink right. Why should you eat carb-rich food? What should you avoid?

2:41 8 Befriend the flight crew. Why should you befriend the flight crew?

3:02 9 Move around. What specifically could you do to move around on the airplane?

3:14 10 Arrive fresh. What can you do in order to “arrive fresh”?

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PART I Discussion: Discuss the questions below after watching.

1 Is there any tip that you would add to 2 Can you think of any services or prod-
this list? ucts airlines offer to improve the flying
experience of their passengers?

PART II Vocabulary: Fill in the vocabulary terms below into the text. *One term isn’t used.

jetlag impede bribe comfy spare

avoid deal with overhead compartment adjust

It’s a good idea to change your watch to the local time at your destination to help
your body (1) to the time difference.

If you want to be really (2) on the airplane, you can put your
backpack in the (3) and take your shoes off.

You should be nice to the flight crew, because it can be tough for them to (4)
hundreds of passengers every day.

If you are nice to the flight crew, they might give you a (5)
bottle of wine. If not, you can try to (6) them with chocolate!

There are some foods you can eat which can actually help you adjust to
(7) .

Drink a lot of water and (8) caffeine and alcohol if possible.

PART III Grammar: Answer the question below about the usage of get + adjective.

In the video, you hear the guys say the following three sentences:

“Airplanes get really cold.”

“Adjust your watch to local time at your destination to help your body get adjusted.”
“To get extra comfy, take your shoes off.”

From the context examples above, can you explain why / when we use get + adjective?
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*We use get + adjective to talk about a change in state of something. It means “become”.

Airplanes get really cold. ( = After some time on the airplane, you start to feel cold. There
was a change in the temperature, or it became cold.)

My body got adjusted to the time zone difference. ( = After spending time in the
different time zone, I started to feel adjusted. There was a change in your body, or it
became adjusted.)

* Remember to use the form of get in the correct tense (present simple, present continuous, past
simple present perfect, etc.) depending on the time and context.

*MORE EXAMPLES:

The flight attendant is getting really angry at the passengers today.

In the winter it gets dark earlier.
I usually get very tired on airplanes.
I always bring snacks on the airplane because I always get hungry.

EXERCISE I Write get for each sentence + an adjective that fits the context. Remember to use
the form of get in the correct tense.

1 I got interested in airplanes as a young boy after I flew for the first time.

2 I on the flight, so I asked the flight attendant for some water.

3 I think it’s quite easy to on a flight. Always bring something to

entertain yourself.

4 Sometimes people during a flight. Some wine might calm you down.

5 This airline used to be really bad, but they have .

6 I always if I am in an airplane during a bad storm.

7 The passenger next to me spilled water on their lap, so their pants .

8 We should go to sleep. It is and we have to wake up early to catch

our flight.

9 The space around the 3 young children on the airplane during the
flight. A lot of time will be spent cleaning it.

10 I am , so I’m going to rest my eyes. Can you wake me up in

30 minutes?

11 We are flying to the Bahamas for a wedding. My sister is there.

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10 Tips: How to Survive a Long Flight (B1 - B2)

In the video, you heard an example of another way to use the verb ‘get’...

“Stay hydrated by bringing your own water bottle. You can get the flight attendants
to fill this up for you.”

* We use the structure get (somebody) to do (something) in situations when...

(1) giving a task or responsibility to somebody else

EXAMPLE I got the flight attendant to fill up my water bottle.

(2) arranging / organizing / asking somebody else to do something for us

EXAMPLE I couldn’t pick my mom up at the airport, so I got my brother to do it.

(3) convincing / persuading / tricking somebody to do something to do something for us

EXAMPLE I can only get my brother to fly if it is to some exotic location.

* We also use the structure have (somebody) do (something) for these cases, except number 3
convincing / persuading somebody to do something. In this case, we always use the verb get.

 I had the flight attendant fill up my water bottle.

 I couldn’t pick my mom up at the airport, so I had my brother do it.
I can only have my brother fly if it’s to some exotic location.
get to fly

EXERCISE I Fill in the blanks using the get (smb) to do (smt) structure or have (smb) do (smt)
structure. For some you can use both get or have.

1 The airplane bathroom was out of soap so I got the flight attendant to bring more.

2 I didn’t have time to book the flight so I .

3 I spoke to the travel agency and I us in first

class for the flight.

4 We were really tired after flying so we us to

the hotel from the airport when we arrived.

5 Airlines can often have problems extra money

for insurance for the flight.

6 I can never on the airplane. She is always afraid

and panicking that something bad will happen.

7 I was alone at the airport with many heavy bags so I

me carry everything to the check-in desk.

8 If you ask the pilot nicely, you could probably a photo

with you.
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10 Tips: How to Survive a Long Flight (B1 - B2)

Work with a partner. Complete the quiz and review activities below.

PART I Tips for long flights. Can you remember 5 of the 10 tips discussed in the video?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

PART II Vocabulary: Discuss what each term means. Write how it was used in the video.

1. jetlag

2. deal with

3. avoid

4. spare

5. adjust

PART III Grammar: Explain when we use get + adjective. Write three of your own example
sentences using get + adjective about flying below.

Grammar: Explain when we use get + someone + to do + something. Write three of

PART IV
your own example sentences using this form below.

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10 Tips: How to Survive a Long Flight (B1 - B2)

PART I Think of something you enjoy, are interested in, or good at.
Imagine you are making your own kind of vlog (video blog)
with guides / tips for this. It can be about travel, sports,
products, food, fashion, fitness, dating, etc.
See the examples:

• 5 tips how to survive a long flight

• Top 5 things to do in [city]
• Top 5 healthy meal ideas
• 5 tips for safe online shopping

Create your own kind of guide together like you saw in the video. Make at least 5 tips
for your vlog. Then present and share your vlog with your partner / teacher.

TITLE OF VLOG:

5 TIPS: 1

PART II Imagine you just had a really long flight. Create a story for the situation.

For the situation, describe in detail...

• Your departure and destination

• What happened at the airport
• What happened during the flight
• Who was involved
• How you felt when you arrived

SITUATION: You had the worst flight of your life.