AT THE AIRPORT LISTENING COMPREHENSION EXERCISE

1. Look at the vocabulary list below. What do these words mean? Listen to a
conversation and tick the words you hear.
check-in desk / check-in counter
ticket / e-ticket flight
boarding pass / boarding card canceled
passport delayed
baggage / luggage boarding
hand luggage / hold luggage / carry-on luggage
terminal elevator / lift
gate transfer / connections
flight attendant
departure lounge
security gate
baggage claim / baggage reclaim
window seat
aisle seat
fasten seatbelt
way out
duty free
proceed to...
Watch the video to check your answers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJI5AsI5lBc

2. Listen again and fill in the missing words.

Staff: Good afternoon, where are you flying to?

Passenger: I'm flying to Stockholm.

Staff: May I see your passport , please?

Passenger: Yes. Hey you up . Do you need to see my boarding pass?

Staff: No, I don't. Unfortunately your flight has been delayed. It's now scheduled
to depart at 6 p.m.

Passenger: Oh well, that's not too bad.

Staff: I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

Passenger: That's okay.

Staff: Are you checking any bags today?

Passenger: Yes, I have one bag to check and one bag to carry on.

Staff: Have you left your backs unattended at

any time?

Passenger: No, I've always had my bags with me.

Staff: Okay, that's good. Right now you have a middle seat.
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?

Passenger: An aisle seat, please.

Staff: Okay, here's your boarding pass and your baggage claim .

Passenger: Thanks.

Staff: Go through security and your flight to Stockholm will

from Gate B25. The flight boards at 5.30.

Passenger: Gate B25. OK, thank you.

3. Match expressions that have similar meaning.

 May I see your passport, please? ... Yes, certainly.

 Yes. Here you are ... Can I see your ticket and passport?....................................

 Are you checking any bags today? .... Just one suitcase.

 Yes, I have one bag to check ......... Did you pack your bags yourself?

 Have you left your bags unattended at any time? ...... How many suitcases will you be checking
in?