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LET'S READ! 📖
Welcome
QUESTION
1. What is prohibited during the duration of the flight?
2. Where can they secure their baggage?
Landing
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Paris. We’ve just landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport where the local time is fifteen minutes past three in the afternoon. The temperature outside is 25 degrees Celsius. You can see the beauty of the city as we descend. For your safety please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened until the aircraft has come to a complete stop and the seat belt sign has been switched off! Before leaving, please ensure that you have all of your personal belongings with you. We will be using the staircase for deplaning today. Please watch your step. On behalf of States Airlines and the entire crew, we’d like to thank you for joining us and we look forward to seeing you on board again in the near future. Have a nice day!
QUESTION
1. What do the passengers need to ensure before leaving?
2. When should they unfasten their seatbelt?
LET'S LEARN!
Here are some common questions that people ask on the plane.
When will we be landing?
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A: When will we be landing?
- B: Our estimated time of arrival is approximately 30 minutes from now. However, please keep in mind that this is subject to change depending on weather conditions and air traffic.
Example:
Do you have any vegetarian or gluten-free meal options?
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A: Do you have any vegetarian or gluten-free meal options?
- B: Yes, we do offer special meal options for passengers with dietary restrictions. Just let me know what your preferences are and I'll make sure to arrange it for you.
Example:
Is there a power outlet at my seat where I can charge my phone?
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A: Is there a power outlet at my seat where I can charge my phone?
- B: Yes, there should be a power outlet located underneath your seat. Feel free to use it to charge any devices that you have with you.
Example:
Can I switch seats to be closer to my travel companion?
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A: Can I switch seats to be closer to my travel companion?
- B: I'm sorry, but all of the seats on this flight have been assigned in advance. However, I can see if there are any other available seats that are closer to your companion, and if there are any, I can try to arrange for you to switch.
Example:
Is there WiFi available on this flight?
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A: Is there WiFi available on this flight?
- B: Yes, we do offer in-flight WiFi for a small fee. You can connect to the WiFi network on your device and follow the instructions to purchase access.
Example:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
👂🏻 Listening Exercise
Direction: Listen to the information and answer the question that follows.
2. What should be done during emergency landing?
3. What orders will the captain give after the final checks are completed?
🗣 Speaking Exercise
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the passage. Then, retell the story.
Your turn...
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard States Airlines flight 3B7 from London Gatwick to Paris. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes time. Please fasten your seatbealts and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead lockers. And make sure your seats and table trays are in the upright position. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones. We'd also like to remind you that smoking is prohibited throughout the flight. Thank you for choosing States Airlines. Enjoy our flight.