English For Tourists

ENGLISH FOR TOURISTS Vocabulary and expressions
topic: At the airport 2 (At the check-in desk)









Choose the correct words/phrases to complete the following conversation at the airport:

YOU: Hi, where's the check-in ________________ for American Airlines?
counter
control
zone

AIRPORT WORKER: That's in terminal 2. This is terminal 1.

YOU:. Is there a________________ that goes between terminals?
transportation
shuttle bus
vehicle

AIRPORT WORKER: Yes, there's one right in front here.

YOU: ________________to the taxi stand?
Together
With
Next

AIRPORT WORKER: Yes, that's right.

YOU:. Thanks. How much time ________________ to check in? ( = How much time before my flight should I check in?)
will I let
should I allow
can I takeAIRPORT WORKER: If you're on an international flight I believe you have to check-in 3 hours before your flight.

YOU:. And for ________________ flights?
local
country
near

AIRPORT WORKER: On those flights you have to check in 1 and a half hours before.

topic: At the airport 2 (At the check-in desk)

Choose the correct words/phrases to complete the following conversation at the airport:CHECK-IN WORKER: Hello. Where are you flying today?

YOU: Hi, ________________ to London, England.
I fly
to fly
I'm flying

CHECK-IN WORKER: Can I see your ticket and your passport, please?

YOU: Sure. Here's my passport. And here's my ________________.
paper
e-ticket
online purchase

CHECK-IN WORKER: Thank you. Would you like a window seat?

YOU: No, I'd like an________________ seat please.
aisle
isolated
open passage

CHECK-IN WORKER: OK, and is all this luggage yours?

YOU: These ________________ are mine.
two luggages
two bags
two baggages

CHECK-IN WORKER: All right. One of your bags is overweight... I'm going to have to charge you for the excess weight.

YOU: I see. How much ________________ do I have to pay? And can I pay by credit card?
cashover
extra

CHECK-IN WORKER: $30 dollars more, sir, and yes, we do accept credit cards.











Choose the correct words/phrases to complete the following conversation at the airport:

CHECK-IN WORKER: Hi. Where are you flying today?

YOU: Hi, I'm flying to Miami, but I need a ticket... Can I ________________ here?
buy
get
buy one

CHECK-IN WORKER: No, you'llhave to go to the ticket counter... That's over in terminal 3.

YOU: How _________________?
do I get there
do I come to it
can I be there

CHECK-IN WORKER: You can walk there. The terminals are connected. Just turn right and go all the way to end of this terminal and you'll be in Terminal 3.

(YOU LEAVE AND GO TO THE TICKET COUNTER)

YOU: Hi there. I ________________ a ticket here?told me that I can
will buy
was told I could buy

TICKET COUNTER WORKER: Yes you can. Where to?

YOU: I need a ticket to Miami, please, for today _______________.
perhaps
if possible
can be

TICKET COUNTER WORKER: All right.... Yes, I can get you on the flight at 7:00 PM tonight, which arrives in Miami at 10:00 PM. This ticket is $650.

YOU: Do you have anything ________________?less
cheaper
so expensive

TICKET COUNTER WORKER: No, not on such short notice, sir. That's the lowest price I can get you for today or tomorrow.

Choose the correct QUESTION for the ANSWER that's given. What did the person ask to get this answer?

1) ANSWER: No, you'll have to transfer either in Chicago or Kansas City.
QUESTION:
Are there any direct flights to Dallas?
How much is aticket to Dallas?
How long does the flight to Dallas take?

2) ANSWER: It's right there, next to that restaurant.
QUESTION:
How early should I check in?
How much do I have to pay for the extra bag?
Where's the lost-and-found office?

3) ANSWER: I'm sorry, this bathroom is being cleaned.
QUESTION:
Can I go into the bathroom?
Where can I get a coffee around here?
Where's the ticket...