On an Airplane

Matt is looking for his seat.
	Matt Excuse me, could you help me find my seat?
	Flight Attendant Certainly. May I have your boarding pass?
	Matt Here it is.
	Flight Attendant Thank you! Let me see... Your seat number is 13D. It’s the aisle seat on the right side.
	Matt Thank you!
Someone is sitting in 13D.
	Matt Excuse me. I’m afraid you’re sitting in my seat.
	Nicole Oh, really?
Nicole looks at her boarding pass.
	Nicole Yes, you are right. I got the wrong seat. I'm so sorry!
	Matt No problem.
A flight attendant approaches Matt.
	Flight Attendant Would you like something to drink?
	Matt Yes, I’d like to have an orange juice.
	Flight Attendant Sure. Here it is.
	Matt Thank you. May I recline my seat?
	Flight Attendant Yes, of course.
	Matt And, can I have a blanket, please?
	Flight Attendant Sure, I will bring you one right away.
	Matt Thank you so much!

Exercise 4

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.

Scene 1: Nina is looking for her seat.
	Nina (1) me, I’m afraid you’re sitting in the wrong (2).
	Jim Really? Let me (3) . My seat is 26A.
	Nina I suppose 26A is a (4) seat, not an aisle seat. So your seat is next to this one.
	Jim I’m (5) , I misunderstood.
	Nina No (6).

1-6.

Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 6

Scene 2: A passenger is asked if he wants to have something to drink.
	Flight Attendant Would you like (7) to drink?
	Yan-ting Could I (8) a can of beer, please?
	Flight Attendant Yes, (9) it is.
	Yan-ting Thanks.

7-9.

Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 7 to 9

Answer Pool (Questions 1-9)

seat
something
problem
have
Excuse
here
check
sorry
window

Exercise 5

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

You are trying to find your seat in the airplane. Ask the flight attendant to help you. After that, ask for a blanket and order a drink. Your teacher will act as a flight attendant.

Exercise 6

Discussion

When was the last time you took an airplane? Where did you go?

What do you usually drink on a plane?

What do you usually do during flights?

Are you afraid of flying? Why? Why not?

Which do you prefer, taking an airplane or a train? Why?