TEXT C. Travelling by air.

Today travelling by air is a common thing. Many people like it be­cause it is more comfortable, the most convenient, very much quic­ker than any other means, but it is the most expensive too. Most airlines have at least two classes of travel: first class and eco­nomy class, which is cheaper.

Here is some information on air travel that may be helpful:

1. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport beforehand to complete the necessary airport formalities:

On INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS - two hours before the departure time

On DOMESTIC FLIGHTS - an hour before the departure time

2. Passengers must register their tickets and the luggage. When the luggage is registered, it is weighed and labelled.

3. The luggage mustn't be overweighed. Each passenger of more than two years of age has a free luggage allowance. Generally this limit is 20 kg for economy class passengers and 30 kg for first class passengers. Excess luggage must be paid for except for some articles that can be carried free of charge.

4. Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.

5. Watch the electric sign flashes when you are on board. When the "Fasten Seat Belts" sign goes on, do it promptly, and also obey the "No Smoking» signal.

6. Do not forget your personal effects when leaving the plane.

Exercises:

1. Spell and transcribe the words below:

common - общепринятый, распространенный

comfortable –удобный, комфортабельный, уютный

convenient - удобный, подходящий, пригодный

cheap - дешевый

expensive - дорогой

economy class -туристский класс

request - просить

arrive- прибывать

beforehand - заранее

complete - заканчивать,завершать

departure - отправление

register - регистрировать

luggage - багаж

weigh - взвешивать

label - прикреплять или наклеивать ярлык

overweight - весящий больше нормы;

~ luggage оплачиваемый излишек багажа

free luggage allowance -бесплатный провоз багажа

excess luggage -багаж выше нормы

free of charge - бесплатный

boarding pass - посадочный талон

board - садиться на самолет; борт

gate - вход, выход

flash - вспышка, сверкание

"Fasten Seats Belts"- "Пристегните ремни безопасности"

promptly - сразу, быстро

obey – слушаться, подчиняться

personal effects - личные вещи

2. Read Text С and answer the questions:

l. Why do many people like travelling by air?

2. There are at le­ast two classes of travel, aren’t there?

3. What information on air travel may be helpful for passengers?

4. When are passengers requ­ested to arrive at the airport on international / domestic flights?

5. Why do people arrive at the airport beforehand?

6. What do pas­sengers register?

7. What does it mean «The luggage is registered»?

8. What does a free luggage / excess luggage mean?

9. Where, when and whom is a boarding pass shown?

10. What electric sign flashes one can read on board the plane?

11. What can you remember when leaving the plane?

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