Everyday English
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Who says the sentences in Ex. 2 above,
a
passenger
or
a check-in desk assistant
?
Listen & read to find out.
S
peaking
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Use the sentences in Ex. 2 to act out
a dialogue at a check-in desk.
A: Good morning, can I see your passport, please?
B: Sure! Here you are.
A: OK. How many pieces of luggage will you be
checking in?
B: Just this one suitcase.
A: OK, could you put it on the conveyor belt please?
B: Sure.
A: Did you pack your luggage yourself?
B: Yes, I did.
A: And could you just look at the poster and tell
me if you’ve packed any of these prohibited
items in your hand luggage, please?
B: Sure … no, nothing.
A: OK. Would you like a window or aisle seat?
B: Window, please.
A: Alright, that’s all. Here are your passport and
boarding card. Please go to gate 27B at 12:45.
Enjoy your flight.
B: Thank you very much.
Checking in for a flight
1
a) Match the words.
Listen and check.
b) Describe the pictures.
2
Listen and say the sentences from the
dialogue. Where is the speaker?
• Can I see your passport, please?
• How many pieces of luggage will you be
checking in?
• Did you pack your luggage yourself?
• Would you like a window or aisle seat?
• Please go to gate 27B at 12:45.
A
control
B
desk
C
seat
D
belt
E
card
F
check
G
gate
H
luggage
A
B
4
Find sentences in the dialogue which
mean:
Was it you who put your things in
your suitcase?
How many suitcases are you
taking with you? – Do you want to sit down
next to the window or next to the aisle?
I
ntonation:
requesting – responding
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a)
Listen and repeat, minding the
intonation.
1
A: Would you mind helping me with my luggage?
B: Sure, no problem.
2
A: Could you please open your bag?
B: Yes, of course.
3
A: Would it be OK if I left my bag here for a
moment?
B: I’m afraid not. That’s not allowed.
A
Ask to see B’s passport.
Ask how much luggage will be
checking in.
Tell B to put case on belt.
Ask if B packed luggage.
Tell B to check poster.
Ask what seat B wants.
Give back papers & tell B
which gate to go to & at what
time. Wish B a good flight.
B
Offer passport.
Say how much.
Agree.
Reply.
Reply.
Reply.
Thank A.
b) Use the prompts to act out similar
exchanges. Mind the intonation.
• check in 2 bags
• tell me where the toilets are
• give me an aisle seat
• use my mobile phone
conveyor
aisle/window
boarding
passport
check-in
hand
departure
security
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