Useful English Vocabulary/ Phrases at the Airport

                                         Useful English Vocabulary/ Phrases at the Airport

Control tower, runway,   book a flight, passenger, suitcase, hand luggage , label, restrooms, flight number, gate, miss my flight, get on the plane, take off ≠ land, wing, cockpit, overhead compartment, oxygen mask, life vest, seat, aisle, emergency exit, fasten your seat belts, flight attendants, steward/ess,  (co)pilot, escalator, time difference , time zones , boarding time , departure time

1) Buying a ticket → at the reservations desk

-  I'd like to reserve two seats to New York.

-  Will that be one way or round trip?

-  How much is a round trip ticket?

-  It's $819. Will you pay by check or by credit card?

-  Here's my Visa Card. Can we get an aisle seat please?

-  You can choose your seat when you check in.

I'd like a ticket to London, please.

Single or return?

Return. How much is it?

That's £150.00 business class, or £65.00 budget.

Budget then thanks. Can I have a window / aisle seat, please? 

Yes, certainly

2) Checking In   → 1. ticket counter 2. ticket agent 3. arrival and departure monitor

-  Can I see your ticket and passport, please?                                      

-  Here they are. Can we get one seat near the aisle?

-  Yes, that's no problem. You're in seats 27B and 27C.

-  Thanks. Where do we go next?

-  Go to Gate A8, straight ahead then turn left.

Security:   → 4. security checkpoint 5. security guard 6. X-ray machine 7. metal detector 8. body check

The Gate :→ 9. check-in counter 10. boarding pass  11. gate  12. waiting area  13. concession stand/ snack bar 14. gift shop  15. duty-free shop

Baggage Claim → 16. Baggage /luggage reclaim (area) 17. baggage carousel  18. suitcase    19.luggage carrier 20. garment bag  21. Baggage   22. porter/skycap   23. (baggage) claim check

Customs and Immigration → 24. customs officer  25 customs declaration form  26. immigration
27. immigration officer  28. Passport  29. visa

3) On the Airplane

-  Would you like something to drink?

-  Could I have Coke with no ice?

-  Here you are. Please fill out this form before the plane lands.

-  What is this form for?

-  It's a Customs and Immigration form. You will use that in the airport before you can enter the country.

4) The Arrival

-  Thank you for flying East West Airlines!

-  I had a good trip. Thanks for your help.

-  It was our pleasure and we hope to see you again.

5) Getting through Customs

-  Do you have anything to declare?

-  I just have one bottle of wine. It's a gift for my friend.

-  How much wine is in the bottle?

-  It contains 750ml.

-  That's fine. Have a nice stay.

6) Getting your luggage

-  At which carrousel will our luggage be?

-  At number 5, over there.

-  Great! I'll get a cart right away.

-  Be sure you have your luggage ticket.

-  Yes, it's right here attached to my plane ticket.

7) Going through Immigration

- What's in the small bag?

-  I have a laptop computer and some books.

-  Could you open it please and turn on your computer.

- Sure. It will take a few moments to boot up.

-  Okay, everything seems okay. You can go.

8) Get out!

-  Excuse me, where can I get a taxi?

-  Go down to the end of the hall and the taxis are waiting just outside.

-  Thank you!

Checking in at the airport - Conversation
Clerk:	Good Morning.
Mr S :	Is this the right desk? My flight is BA123.
Clerk:	Yes, that's right. I need your passport and your ticket, please.
Mr S:	There you go.
Clerk:	Thank you. Do you have any luggage to check in Mr Smith?
Mr S:	Yes, these two suitcases.
Clerk:	Could you put them on the conveyor belt, please.
Mr S:	Sure. I don't think they are over.
Clerk:	No. That's fine. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
Mr S:	A window seat, please.
Clerk:	... Here are your luggage tags and your boarding card. Your seat is 36B.
Mr S:	Thank you. What is the boarding time?
Clerk:	The plane is boarding in 30 minutes. You leave from Gate 15. Have a good flight.
Mr S:	Thank you. Goodbye.

Questions about flying

•                                   

•                                  Is there a flight to London, please?

•                                  Is it a direct flight, or do I have to change               planes?

•                                  Do they serve food?

•                                  What terminal does it leave from?

•                                  Is there an airport bus?

•                                  Can I have a window/aisle seat?

•                                  What time do I have to check in?

•                                  What time does it take off?

•                                  What time does it land?

•                                  How long is the flight?

Questions about trains / buses •                                  Could you tell me the time of the next train / bus to Cardiff, please? •                                  Is it an express train / bus, or do I have to change trains / buses? •                                  Is there a buffet car? •                                  What platform / stop does it leave from? •                                  What time does it depart? •                                  What time does it arrive? •                                  How long is the journey? •                                    •

Buying a train ticket •                                  I'd like a ticket to London, please. •                                                          Single or return? •                                  Return. How much is the fare? •                                                          That's £150.00 peak time, or if you travel off-peak between 10am and 3pm it's only £65.00. •                                  I'll travel off-peak then thanks. Can I reserve a seat? •                                                         Yes, but it's an extra £5.00.

very - too- enough

GRAMMAR EXERCISES - THINK TEEN 2 (ADVANCED)- LESSON 9

GRAMMAR EXERCISES                               NAME ________________________________

                                                                           CLASS______________________

THINK TEEN 2 (ADVANCED)                            DATE _________________

LESSON 9

SO vs. SUCH

1.She is …………….funny! She always makes me laugh.
2. Sarah and Ed are ………….. crazy people! I never know what they are going to do next.
3. James has ……………….. much money that he could actually buy that Ferrari.
4. Although most of the audience had never been exposed to ……………. music, they thoroughly enjoyed the performance of the Tibetan folk choir.
5. The movie was ………………. good that I saw it five times.
6. Terry speaks English …………… fluently that I thought he was American.
7. Most students never discuss ……………….topics in class, but I think it is important to teach our children to question the media.
8. Jerry had never seen …………… high mountains. He thought they were spectacular.
9. Fred is ……….. a clown! He is always telling jokes and making people laugh..
16. She has ……..many hats that she needs two closets to store them all.
17. That takes ………little time and effort that you might as well do it yourself.
18. I had to pay $140 for books for my new Spanish class. I don't know why my professor has to choose ……… expensive books for her course.
19. Please, don't drive …………….. fast! I'm terrified we're going to have an accident.
20. I really wish you wouldn't smoke …………. much! It's destroying your health.

TOO vs. ENOUGH

1. There were  too/ enough many questions to answer so I only did three.
2. The coffee was  hot enough/ too hot to drink so I left it for a minute to cool.
3. The room wasn't hot enough/ too hot  so I turned the heating on.
4. It's far   too big/ small enough to fit inside the bag.
5. I haven't got   too much time/ enough time to take a holiday this year.
6. There wasn't   enough room/ too much room for everybody to get in.
7. I left the job because I was making too little money/ too few money.
8. He isn't well enough/ too well to go back to work yet.
9. She isn't  too old/ old enough to start driving until next year.
10. I haven't got  enough money/ too much money  to pay the bill until I get my salary.
11. He speaks far quickly enough/ too quickly  for us to understand him unless we ask him to say it again.
12. They haven't got enough money/ too much money to buy it.
13. They took  too much time/ enough time  on the first part and didn't finish the rest.
14. There's never too much time/ enough time  to do everything I would like to do.
15. The photograph didn't come out because it was dark enough /too dark.

   TAIL/TAG QUESTIONS

1.      You're coming to the party, ___?
a. aren't you
b. isn't you
c. shouldn't you

2.      It wasn't very difficult, ___?
a. wasn't it
b. isn't it
c. was it

3.      Tom is getting something for Sue, ___?
a. wasn't he
b. isn't he
c. was he

4.      It won't be anything expensive, ___?
a. won't it
b. isn't it
c. will it

5.      There's some milk in the refrigerator, ___?
a. isn't there
b. isn't it
c. wasn't it

6.      We don't need to go to the store today, ___?
a. don't we
b. do I
c. do we

7.      Susan can bring some food, ___?
a. won't she
b. will she
c. can't she

8.      The party starts at eight o'clock, ___?
a. isn't it
b. doesn't it
c. does it

9.      The movie was very long, ___?
a. isn't it
b. wasn't it
c. was it

10.  There's a dictionary on the shelf, ___?
a. isn't it
b. isn't there
c. aren't there

11.  There's a lot of noise outside, ___?
a. aren't there
b. isn't there
c. is there

12.  Mrs. Smith is sick, ___?
a. isn't she
b. is she
c. wasn't she

13.  The dishes are dirty, ___?
a. weren't they
b. isn't they
c. aren't they

14.  Steven won't be at the party, ___?
a. won't he
b. isn't he
c. will he

15.  The math test was very difficult, ___?
a. wasn't it
b. isn't it
c. weren't they

16.  We can go tomorrow, ___?
a. won't we
b. can we
c. can't we

17.  I'm early, ___?
a. isn't I
b. aren't I
c. are I

18.  This shirt is too big for me, ___?
a. isn't it
b. doesn't it
c. does it

19.  Emily plays the piano well, ___?
a. isn't it
b. does she
c. doesn't she

20.  Your neighbours went on vacation, ___?
a. isn't they
b. didn't they
c. aren't they

a)   Jane isn’t sleeping in the car, _____________________?

b)   Your brother has a new watch,_____________________?

c)    There’ll be snow on the ground in a few hours, _____________________?

d)   You haven’t heard this joke yet, _____________________?

e)   Stop shouting at each other, _____________________?

f)     Little David doesn’t look like his mother, _____________________?

g)   You parked in the wrong place, _____________________?

h)   Nobody has called,  _____________________?

i)      You weren’t in London last summer, _____________________?

j)      You could help me with these boxes, _____________________?

k)   He found his wallet in the kitchen, _____________________?

l)      The children hadn’t returned from school when I called, _____________________?

m) Don’t forget to buy the newspaper, _____________________?

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CHRISTMAS SONGS

CHRISTMAS SONGS

Jingle Bells

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Dashing through the snow
On a one-horse open sleigh,
Over the fields we go,
Laughing all the way;
Bells on bob-tail ring,
Making spirits bright,
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight

A day or two ago,
I thought I'd take a ride,
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side;
The horse was lean and lank;
Misfortune seemed his lot;
He got into a drifted bank,
And we, we got upsot.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.

A day or two ago,
The story I must tell
I went out on the snow
And on my back I fell;
A gent was riding by
In a one-horse open sleigh,
He laughed as there
I sprawling lie,
But quickly drove away.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells…

Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young,
Take the girls tonight
And sing this sleighing song;
Just get a bob-tailed bay
Two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack! you'll take the lead.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells…

"Jingle Bells", originally "One Horse Open Sleigh", is one of the best known and commonly sung secular Christmas songs in the world.  The song has been translated into many languages as well.
The words and music were written in 1857 by James Pierpont for a Thanksgiving program at his church in Boston. It was so well received that the children were asked to repeat it at Christmas. It has been a Christmas song ever since.

White Christmas

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write

May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.

White Christmas was written in 1940 by a Irving Berlin for the 1942 movie "Holiday Inn" starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. Berlin's assignment was to write a song about each of the major holidays of the year. But Berlin, who was Jewish, found that writing a song about Christmas was the most challenging.
The World War II had destroyed not only the nations but also the hopes and aspirations of millions. With an uncertain future the dark bleak days were a torment to many. White Christmas was like a fresh breeze, giving a feel-good feeling and succor to the tormented souls. The main reason was the song expresses a sense of yearning and peace. By the time the war got over, White Christmas was the biggest selling single.

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born(2)

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth(2)

Silent Night was first written in 1816 by Josef Mohr,a priest in Austria.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas (3)
And a happy New Year.
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!

We want some figgy pudding
We want some figgy pudding
We want some figgy pudding
Please bring it right here!
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!

We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
So bring it out here!
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a popular secular 16th century English carol from West Country of England. It is one of the few traditional holiday carols that makes mention of the New Year's celebration.
In the days of Olde England, groups of traveling singers would entertain for food or pay. These groups were called "waits" and were extremely popular at Christmastime. We Wish You a Merry Christmas is one of these old tunes.
We wish you a Merry Christmas History has its roots in England. However the author and the composer of the song still remains unknown to the whole world. This song actually reflects the Christmas tradition of showering gifts on the people who wandered from house to house, singing these Christmas songs to please the wealthy people of the community.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town



He's making a list,
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!

O! You better watch out!
You better not cry.
Better not pout, I'm telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

This Christmas Carol has been sung for many years. It tells children to be good because Santa Claus is watching them. If the children aren't good they won't get any presents for Christmas. Santa watches them all the time and he knows what they do. They have to be good to get presents from Santa.
Little Drummer Boy

Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring
Pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him
Pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.

Little Baby Pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too,
Pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring
Pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you!
Pa rum pum pum
On my drum.

Mary nodded
Pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time
Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him
Pa rum pum pum
I played my best for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.

"The Little Drummer Boy" is a Christmas song from 1958 - words and music by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone. The lyrics tell the apocryphal story of a poor young boy who, unable to afford a gift for the infant Jesus, plays his drum for the newborn with the Virgin Mary's approval.
 O Christmas Tree :

O Christmas Tree(2)
How steadfast are
Your branches!
Your boughs are green
In summer's clime
And through the snows
Of wintertime.
O Christmas Tree(2)
How steadfast are
Your branches!

O Christmas Tree(2)
What happiness befalls me
When oft at
Joyous Christmas-time
Your form inspires
My song and rhyme.
O Christmas Tree(2)
What happiness befalls me




O Christmas Tree(2)
Your boughs can
Teach a lesson
That constant faith
And hope sublime
Lend strength and
Comfort through all time.
O Christmas Tree(2)
Your boughs can
Teach a lesson

Joy To The World

Joy to the world!      The Lord is come.
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart
Prepare Him room
And Saints and angels sing(3)
Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns
Let Saints their songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy(3)

Joy to the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love(3)

No more will sin and sorrow grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He'll come and make the blessings flow
Far as the curse was found(3)

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And gives to nations proof
The glories of His righteousness(3)

Rejoice! Rejoice in the Most High,
While Israel spreads abroad
Like stars that glitter in the sky,
And ever worship God(3)

The words and lyrics of the old Xmas carol "Joy to the World" were written in 1719 by Isaac Watts.
 It contains a message of joy and love replacing sin and sorrow. It may also be interpreted to be about life after the second coming of Christ.

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away

 This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special

Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye
Tell me baby
Do you recognize me?
Well It's been a year
It doesn't surprise me
I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I love you"
I meant it Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now
I know you'd fool me again
A crowded room
Friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you
And your soul of ice
My god I thought you were
Someone to rely on
Me?
I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover but you tore me apart
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover buy you tore him apart
Maybe next year I'll give it to someone
I'll give it to someone special.