SS) Mean ES Lesson 33 Delayed flightExploration Act out the dialogue with your teacher. Passenger: Staff: Passenger: Staff: Passenger: Staff: Passenger: Staff: Passenger: Hil We were meant to start boarding the plane 15 minutes ago. Is there a problem? We are terribly sorry, but the plane you are traveling on hasn't even landed here yet. What? | have to be in Istanbul by noon. Why isn't the plane here yet? Itis delayed due to bad weather conditions. Why didn't you inform us earlier? How long are we going to be delayed for? It's hard to say. The fight might be delayed for an hour or more: This is unbelievable. Will the airline at least give us an_ announcement for the trouble? There will be an announcement soon. Again, I'm very sory, si. Allright. | just wish you told us earlier.DHOZOEOD Useful Language Replace the words in red in each sentence with the correct synonym from the box. 1. Was the flight delayed because of the weather conditions? 2. Ihave been waiting for thirty minutes for the announcement. When are we going to board? 3. | was supposed to be in Brussels about an hour ago. How long are we going to be delayed for? }. Shouldn't you inform us about the delay earlier? impossible notice report to hurry situation waiting secretUseful Language Choose the correct questions for the given answers. A 8 C. Why is the fight delayed? D. E F. . When are you going to give an announcement about the fight?) |. How long are we supposed to wait? | . Is there something wrong wilh the plane? Was the plane delayed due to bad weather conditions? . Will the airline give us something for this delay? 1.Passenger: Staff: Yes, sir. 'm afraid that there is a storm near Blackpool Aiport. 2.Passenger: Staff: The airline will provide a $10 food voucher to all passengers on this fight. 3.Passenger: Staff: There should be an announcement soon. We are just waiting for some more information first. ‘Passenger: Staff: I'm terribly sorry, sir. I'm afraid that theDNOnOZOD Task Have a conversation with your teacher using the expressions that you learned. You can use these expressions: + Is there a problem? + Whyisn't... + How long + Will the airport .. Scenario: You have been waiting for fifty minutes for your fight to Paris. Talk to the What wou enge! airport staff and ask about why your fight You do if your fight was canceled because of engine problems? is so delayed.NOnOTORS Review What's the problem? | have been waiting for fifteen minutes to board the plane. We are terribly sorry, but your flight is delayed. Whai? | have to be in London by midnight. Why is it delayed? The fight is delayed due fo bad weather conditions. How longi the delay? Are we joing to get anything from the aifine for this rouble? Passenger It will be delayed for four hours. There should be an announcement soon. I'm very sorry, sir.