On an Airplane
On an Airplane
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
aisle seat
Noun
aɪl siːt
a seat which is situated next to the aisle
I would like an aisle seat.
window seat
Noun
ˈwɪndoʊ siːt
a seat which is situated next to a window
My son asked for a window seat.
blanket
Noun
ˈblæŋkɪt
a large piece of material that people use to stay warm
They wrapped the baby in a soft blanket.
boarding pass
Noun
ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs
a card that a passenger has to show in order to get on a plane
Can I see your boarding pass?
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Could you please help me find my seat?
May I see your boarding pass?
May I recline my seat?
Can I have a blanket?
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Matt is looking for his seat.
Matt
Excuse me, could you help me find my seat?
Flight Attendant
Certainly. May I have your boarding pass?
Matt
Here it is.
Flight Attendant
Thank you! Let me see... Your seat number is 13D. It’s the aisle seat on the right side.
Matt
Thank you!
Someone is sitting in 13D.
Matt
Excuse me. I’m afraid you’re sitting in my seat.
Nicole
Oh, really?
Nicole looks at her boarding pass.
Nicole
Yes, you are right. I got the wrong seat. I'm so sorry!
Matt
No problem.
A flight attendant approaches Matt.
Flight Attendant
Would you like something to drink?
Matt
Yes, I’d like to have an orange juice.
Flight Attendant
Sure. Here it is.
Matt
Thank you. May I recline my seat?
Flight Attendant
Yes, of course.
Matt
And, can I have a blanket, please?
Flight Attendant
Sure, I will bring you one right away.
Matt
Thank you so much!
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Scene 1: Nina is looking for her seat.
Nina
(1) me, I’m afraid you’re sitting in the wrong (2).
Jim
Really? Let me (3) . My seat is 26A.
Nina
I suppose 26A is a (4) seat, not an aisle seat. So your seat is next to this one.
Jim
I’m (5) , I misunderstood.
Nina
No (6).
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 6
Scene 2: A passenger is asked if he wants to have something to drink.
Flight Attendant
Would you like (7) to drink?
Yan-ting
Could I (8) a can of beer, please?
Flight Attendant
Yes, (9) it is.
Yan-ting
Thanks.
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 7 to 9
Answer Pool (Questions 1-9)
window
problem
something
here
seat
Excuse
have
sorry
check
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You are trying to find your seat in the airplane. Ask the flight attendant to help you. After that, ask for a blanket and order a drink. Your teacher will act as a flight attendant.
Exercise 6
Discussion
When was the last time you took an airplane? Where did you go?
What do you usually drink on a plane?
What do you usually do during flights?
Are you afraid of flying? Why? Why not?
Which do you prefer, taking an airplane or a train? Why?
