The document provides information about airports and air travel. It includes dialogues for common interactions at the airport like checking in, going through security, boarding a flight, and passport control. It also discusses areas of the terminal like check-in, customs, baggage claim, and duty free shops. Vocabulary related to air travel is defined like aircraft, passenger, pilot, and boarding pass. The document aims to teach English language learners terms and expressions commonly used for air travel.

1. Jr.A1 Unit 3A
The Truth about Air Travel

2. Attheairport
A: Have you ever been to an airport?
B: No, I haven’t. How about you?
A: Yes, I have. Last year I took a trip
to Chile,
and there were about 5 terminals
and…
Terminals Runway DeparturesArrivals
Check-in Passport control Baggage claimCustoms
Porter Discount AirlineDuty free Baggage (Luggage)

3. Ontheplane
A: When was the last time you were
on a plane?
B: I’ve never been to any. And you?
In 2013. I it was a small plane,
there were about 20 passengers
and the seats looked…
Passengers Crew Seats Seatbelt
Flight Take off Land
Flight attendant
Oxygen mask
Cockpit Captain
Life vest

4. THE TERMINAL
CAN YOU NAME THESE AREAS AND SERVICES FOUND AT THE TERMINAL
TAXI/BUS AIR TRAM PARKING
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
INFORMATION FOOD/DRINK
DEPARTURES ARRIVALS INTERNET ACCESS

5. THE TERMINAL
HOW ABOUT THESE?
BAGGAGE CLAIM
CHECK IN CUSTOMS
SECURITY
LOST AND FOUND DUTY FREE SHOP

6. Travel Vocabulary
Aircraft
Passenger
Pilot
Hand luggage
Flight Attendant
Boarding pass

7. The airport is your first stop before leaving on your dream vacation or
trip. Generally speaking you should arrive at the airport with plenty of
time to spare. Don’t arrive 10 minutes before your plane departs. You
can park your car in 1) ____________parking if you are planning to be
away for a few days, or you can ask someone to 2) ________you
______in the loading zone right in front of the airport terminal. In
some cases, you can check your bags there at the curbside, or you
might have to go to the check-in counter inside the airport. Many
airports now allow you to 3) __________ at a computer kiosk, but you
will still need to check your bags if you have any. Once you are
checked in you will have to 4) ________________ security where they
will check your ID and your 5) __________ bags. You will also need to
6) ______________ a metal detector, which will check for illegal items.
After you pass through security, you can walk to the gate where you
can wait to board your flight. Just wait until they call your section to
board. They usually seat 7) ___________ passengers and those who
need assistance first. Enjoy your flight.
carry-on
walk through
long-term
check in
first class
drop off
pass through
FILL IN THIS PASSAGE ON AIRPORT TERMINAL PROCEEDURES USING THE
CORRECT WORD OR PHRASE .
carry-on
walk through
long-term
check in
first class
drop
off
pass through

8. At the Airport
Dialogues
A: Good morning. Can I have your ticket, please?
B: Here you are.
A: Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
B: An aisle seat, please.
A: Do you have any baggage?
B: Yes, these suitcases and this carry-on bag.
A: Here's your boarding pass. Have a nice flight.
B: Thank you.
Window Seat
Aisle Seat

9. At the Airport
Dialogues: PASSPORT CONTROL
A: - Good morning. Can I see your passport?
B: - Here you are.
A: - Thank you very much. Are you a tourist
or on business?
B: - I'm a tourist.
A: - That's fine. Have a pleasant stay.
B: - Thank you.

10. Getting a taxi (cab)Passenger: Are you free?
Driver: Yes, I am. Where are you going?
Passenger: To Royal Hotel on Central Street. How far is it?
Driver: About 20 kilometers.
Passenger: How much will it cost?
Driver: Around 40 dollars, depending on the traffic.
Passenger: Ok. Let’s go.
Driver: Can I help you with your bags?
Passenger: Yes, please.
Driver: Here you are. Royal Hotel.
Passenger: How much do I owe you?
Driver: 38 dollars.
Passenger: Here’s 40 dollars. Keep the change.
Driver: Thank you and have a nice stay.

11. A: - Good evening. Can I help you?
B: - Yes, please. I'd like a room for the night.
A: - Would you like a single, or a double room?
A: -Single room, please. How much is the room?
B: - It's $55 per night.
B: - Can I pay by credit card?
A: - Certainly. We take Visa, Master Card and
American Express. Could you fill in this form,
please?
B: - Do you need my passport number?
A: -No, just an address and your signature.
B: - (fill out the form) Here you are.
A:- Here's your key. Your room number is 212.
B: - Thank you.
A: - Thank you. If you need anything, dial 0 for the
reception area. Have a good stay!
At the Hotel Dialogues : GETTING A ROOM

12. 1. ………………………… An area where people get their planes
2. …………………………. The place you register on a flight
3. …………………………. A person who carries your baggage
4. …………………………. An airline that offers cheap flights
5. ………………………….. The area where they check your passport
6. …………………….. The place the plane runs before flying
7. …………………….. People who travel by plane
8. …………………….. Group of people who fly a plane
9. …………………….. It is when you travel by plane
10. …………………….. It is when the planes starts flying
11. …………………….. The area of a plane where the captain is
12. …………………….. Something that is used to breath
Whatarethewordsfor…
Terminals
Check in
Porter
Discount airline
Passport control
Runway
Passengers
Crew
Flight
Take off
Cockpit
Oxygen mask.

13. The world is a book
and those who
read only one page.
St. Augustine
do not travel