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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
take off
Phrasal Verb
teɪk ɔːf
(in this case) to begin to fly
Mr. Tanaka is on an airplane that is about to take off.
takeoff
Noun
ˈteɪkˌɔːf
the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground
Please keep your seat belts on during takeoff.
carry-on luggage
Noun
ˈkæriː ɑːn ˈlʌgɪʤ
a small bag that you can take with you on the plane
Carry-on luggage weight must be less than ten kilograms.
check-in luggage
Noun
ʧek ɪn ˈlʌgɪʤ
luggage that is stored in the hold of an aircraft during a flight, it is inaccessible to passengers during the flight
Don't put expensive electronics in your check-in luggage.
overhead compartments
Noun
ˈəʊvehed kəmˈpɑːtmənts
small cupboards above airplane seats where you can store carry-on luggage
I helped the old lady put her luggage into the overhead compartments.
underneath the seat
Phrase
ˌʌndəˈniːθ ðə siːt
under the seat
You can put your smaller bag underneath the seat.
armrest
Noun
ˈɑːrmˌrɛst
a part of a seat that supports one's arms
Your reading light switch can be found on the armrest of your seat.
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Could you help me put it up?
dim the cabin light
Please return your seatback and tables to the full upright and locked position.
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Matt is on an airplane that is about to take off.
Flight Attendant
Ladies and gentlemen. We are now preparing for takeoff. Electronic devices such as portable compact disk players, portable computers, and cellular phones must be turned off and may not be used during takeoff. Please return your seat-back and tables to their full upright and locked position. Your carry-on luggage must be placed in the overhead compartments or underneath the seat in front of you.
Matt
Excuse me, can I use my digital camera now?
Flight Attendant
I’m sorry, but using electronic devices is not allowed during takeoff.
Matt
Then when can I take photos?
Flight Attendant
You can use the camera once the seatbelt sign is switched off. We will announce it, so please refrain from using it for a while.
Matt
Alright.
Flight Attendant
Thank you for your understanding. And could you please return your seatback and table to their original positions?
Matt
Alright. I will.
Flight Attendant
Thank you for your cooperation.
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Ms. Jackson is on an airplane that is about to take off.
Flight Attendant
Ladies and gentlemen. We will be (1) shortly. Please make sure that your seat belt is securely fastened. Also, please (2) your seatback and table to the full upright and locked (3). Electric devices such as laptop computers and cellphones must be (4) off. Excuse me miss, could you place your bag underneath the (5) or in the overhead compartment?
Ellen Jackson
Oh, sorry. Could you help me put it up?
Flight Attendant
Sure. There’s some space here; I’ll place it here.
Ellen Jackson
Thank you so much.
Flight Attendant
Ladies and (6). We will be dimming the cabin light shortly for the night (7). Thank you for choosing to fly with American Airlines. We hope you (8) your flight.
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 8
Answer Pool (Questions 1-8)
seat
gentlemen
turned
takeoff
return
taking off
enjoy
position
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
The passenger sitting next to you didn’t hear the announcement about the takeoff properly. He/she asks you what they said about the bags, electronics and seatback. Help him/her by explaining what he/she should do. Your teacher will be the other passenger.
Exercise 6
Discussion
Do you feel excited or nervous when you are on an airplane that is about to take off?
What would you tell someone who is afraid of flying to do during takeoff?
Which do you prefer, having a window seat or an aisle seat? Why?
Do you think passengers should strictly follow the directions of the cabin attendants on airplanes? Why do you think so?
If you had the chance, would you like to become a flight attendant? Why? Why not?
