TALK ON MAIN CLASS VOCABULARY
FLYING WITHOUT WINGS
Name: ...................................................................... Date: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _
Lesson Objectives
Identify and use key phrases for navigating an airport and flying on a plane.
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Use polite expressions to request help or information during travel.
Communicate confidently with airport staff and flight attendants.
I. AWESOME WORDS:
Work in pairs. Match each word / phrase with the correct definition.
1. Aisle seat 6. Check in 11. Overhead bin
/aɪl siːt/ /ʧek ɪn/ /ˈəʊvərhed bɪn/
2. Boarding pass 7. Delayed 12. Security check
/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/ /dɪˈleɪd/ /sɪˈkjʊərəti ʧek/
3. Cancelled 8. Flight attendant 13. Seatbelt
/ˈkænsəld/ /flaɪt əˈtendənt/ /ˈsiːtbelt/
4. Carry-on luggage 9. Gate 14. Tray table
/ˈkæri ɒn ˈlʌgɪʤ/ /ɡeɪt/ /treɪ ˈteɪbəl/
5. Checked baggage 10. Lost and found 15. Window seat
/ʧekt ˈbægɪʤ/ /lɒst ənd faʊnd/ /ˈwɪndoʊ siːt/
DEFINITIONS:
_____ A. A ticket that allows a passenger to enter the plane.
_____ B. A seat located next to the walkway in a plane.
_____ C. A person who helps passengers during a flight.
_____ D. Describing a flight that has been stopped and will not happen.
_____ E. Small bags that a passenger takes with them onto the plane.
_____ F. Bags that are sent to be stored in the plane’s cargo hold.
_____ G. A belt worn to keep passengers safe while seated.
_____ H. A place in the airport where passengers get on the plane.
_____ I. Describing a flight that is late and leaves later than planned..
_____ J. A seat located next to the window on the plane.
_____ K. A small table that folds down from the seat in front.
_____ L. A place where lost items can be recovered at the airport.
_____ M. A process where bags and passengers are scanned and searched.
_____ N. The storage above passenger seats on a plane.
_____ O. To register yourself at the airport before a flight.
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II. DISCUSSION
Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
QUESTION ________________ ________________
What do you usually need to do
when you check in?
Have you ever lost your boarding
pass or luggage? What happened?
Which seat do you prefer, an aisle
seat or a window seat, and why?
How do you feel if your flight is
delayed or cancelled?
What do you usually ask a flight
attendant for help during a flight?
III. CONVERSATION
Complete the conversation below by choosing the correct verb / phrase.
Conversation 1: At the Airport
Agent: Good morning! Are you ready to ________________ for your flight to New York?
Ben: Good morning! Yes, I am. Here’s my passport and my ________________.
Agent: Thank you. Your flight leaves from ________________ 15. Boarding starts in about 40
minutes, so please be at the gate on time.
Ben: Sounds good. How long does the ________________ usually take? I’m a bit nervous about it.
Agent: It usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the crowd. Have you packed any
________________ or ________________ today?
Ben: Yes, I have one small bag and one big suitcase.
Agent: Great. Please place your bag and personal items on the conveyor belt for the security
check and follow the signs to your gate. If you need help, just ask one of the staff.
Ben: Thank you so much! Also, where can I find the ________________ if I lose something?
Agent: It is just past security on the right. Now, enjoy your ________________!
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