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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
land
Verb
lænd
to descend back to the ground after a flight
We are landing in 5 minutes, so we should be on time.
landing
Noun
ˈlændɪŋ
the process of reaching the ground at the end of a flight
Please return to your seats for landing.
restroom
Noun
ˈrestrʊm
bathroom; toilet
Where are the restrooms?
occupied
Adjective
ˈɑːkjupaɪd
being used by someone; not available or empty
The apartment will soon be occupied.
vacant
Adjective
ˈveɪkənt
empty from not being used
We have three vacant rooms in this apartment.
onboard
Adverb
ˌɔːn ˈbɔːrd
on a plane, ship, etc.
The airline is now offering onboard Wi-Fi.
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Please refrain from using the restrooms.
Please remain seated until the seatbelt sign is turned off.
Please be careful when opening the overhead compartments as some items may fall out.
Could you help me get my bag down?
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Mr. Adachi is on an airplane that is about to land.
Flight Attendant
Ladies and gentlemen. We will be landing at Haneda Airport in about 10 minutes. The local time is 6:10 in the morning. The weather in Tokyo is sunny and the ground temperature is 18 degrees Celsius. In preparation for landing, please make sure your seat belt is fastened.
Akio Adachi
Excuse me, can I use the restroom? When I checked before, it was occupied. I suppose it’s vacant now. I’ll be back quickly.
Flight Attendant
I’m very sorry, but we need you to refrain from using the restrooms during landing.
Akio Adachi
Yes, I know. But I really need to go now...
Flight Attendant
Okay sir, please use that restroom over there.
Akio Adachi
Thank you.
Flight Attendant
Please, hurry back.
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Ms. Jackson is on an airplane that has just landed.
Flight Attendant
Ladies and gentlemen. We have just landed at Haneda (1). The (2) time is 6:20 in the morning. For your safety and comfort, please remain seated until the seatbelt sign is turned off. Also, please be careful when opening the overhead compartments as some items may fall out. Thank you for flying with us. We (3) forward to seeing you again.
Ellen Jackson
Excuse me, could you help me get my bag down?
Flight Attendant
Certainly. Which one is (4) bag?
Ellen Jackson
That blue one, over there.
Flight Attendant
Just a moment... (5) it is.
Ellen Jackson
Thank you so much.
Flight Attendant
You’re (6). Enjoy your stay here in Japan.
Ellen Jackson
Thank you!
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 6
Answer Pool (Questions 1-6)
your
airport
local
look
Here
welcome
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 landing properly. He asks you to repeat to him what they said about the overhead compartments. After that, ask him to help you with your bag. Your teacher will be the other passenger.
Exercise 6
Discussion
Do you enjoy flying? Why? Why not?
Have you ever stayed in a foreign country for a long time? If so, how did you feel when you went back to your home country?
How do you usually feel when you get back home from a trip?
What is the first thing you usually do when you return from a trip?
What country would you like to visit if you were given a chance now?
