BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY.

[Camilla]

As your departure date gets nearer, you can start to plan the details of your journey. Perhaps it will be a good idea to buy a guide book, or a phrase book, if you don't speak much of the local language. Some people like to read up on (= get lots of background information) on where they are going, and find out about the places of interest and "must-see"? sights. It's also fun to make a packing list, so you don't forget any vital clothes or toiletries.
It's also a good idea to buy local currency in advance, if your flight gets in (= arrives) in the middle of the night, when no banks are open. Most airlines also advise you to take out (=get) travel insurance just in case your flight is delayed or cancelled, or if you get ill and need to be repatriated (sent back to your country).

[Camilla]

Don't forget to make arrangements for your pets and your house while you're away. Put your dog into kennels (a dog hotel), and leave a key with your neighbour just in case! Hopefully your neighbour will keep an eye on your house while you're on holiday! Finally, get to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Nowadays it can take much longer to get through security and onto the plane. Have a nice trip and send your neighbour a postcard!

[Camilla]

AT THE AIRPORT.

[Camilla]

Are you planning to take a flight anytime soon? Here are some of the questions you'll probably hear in the airport and some example answers:
СHECK-IN.
How many pieces of luggage do you have?
Only one.
Did you pack your luggage yourself?
Yes, I did.
Has anyone given you anything to take on the flight?
No, they haven't.
Do you have any hand-luggage?
Yes, I have one bag.

[Camilla]

IMMIGRATION/CUSTOMS.
May I see your passport please?
Yes, here it is.
Where did you fly from?
I flew from Delhi.
What is the purpose of your visit; business or pleasure?
I'm here on business.
How long are you planning to stay?
I'll be staying for two weeks.
Where will you be staying?
I'll be staying at a hotel.
Have you ever been to America before?
No, this is my first time.
Do you have anything to declare?
No, I don't.

[Camilla]

KEY WORDS.
Luggage (non-countable noun): bags and cases. Also known as baggage.
Immigration (noun): the process of checking your passport and visa to make sure that you can be allowed to enter the country; the place where this checking is done.
Customs (noun): the place in an airport where your bags are checked to find out if any goods are being carried illegally.
Declare (verb): to officially tell someone the value of goods you have bought because you might have to pay tax on them.

[Camilla]

Here some other words which you may find helpful:
Arrival (noun): arrive.
Aisle seat (noun): the seat closest to the area that runs down the centre of the plane in-between the seats.
Departure (noun): leave.
Duty-free shop (noun): a shop in an airport where you do not have to pay tax.
Land (verb): Arrive - the plane stops flying and touches the ground on the runway.
Runway: (noun) the type of road planes use to take off.
Stop over (phrasal verb): to stay at a place for one night or a few nights on the way to somewhere else.
Take-off (noun / phrasal verb): to leave the ground and start to fly.

[Camilla]

1.How many pieces of ___ do you have?
passports
people
luggage
bags
2..Business or ___?
pressure
pleasant
pleased
pleasure
3.Do you have anything to ___ ?

deal
decaf
deaf
declare
4.We don't have window seats left. We only have ___ seats.
aisle
air
ale
all
5.The flight is about to take ___.

up
on
off
down
6.The plane was unable to ___ because of the bad weather.
Arrival
departure
Runway
land

[Enigma-Girl]

1-laggage2-pleasure
3-declare
4-aisle
5-off
6-departure

[Camilla]

OLYA,THERE IS A MISTAKE IN THE 6TH SENTENCE.