TASK 1 - TRAVELLING

Planning the journey

You are about to begin your trip to London...

but before you go, you need to solve out certain questions such as:

1. YOUR FLIGHT

Find a cheap fare for any dates in September. Take note of the date and time of departure and arrival and flight number. The flight has to be for 4 adults. When you are booking the flight follow all the instructions until you are asked to provide your credit card number. DO NOT PROVIDE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. (Ryanair may be a good option)

2. AT THE AIRPORT. ON BOARD. (Listening exercise)

Make sure you are familiar with some specific vocabulary and expressions used when travelling.

Listen to tracks 2, 5 and 6 and fill in the boarding pass information.

1. Flight number:


2. Destination:


3. Boarding time:


4. Seat number:
   
   
   
   
   

Track 2


Listen to track 5 now and complete the boarding information below:

1. Flight number:


2. Gate Number:


3. Seat number:


4. Boarding Time:

Track 5




Listen to the announcement in track 6. Alicia is now in the departure lounge. Make a list with the order of passengers, rows and gates.

Track 6


3. SAFETY INFORMATION (optional speaking activity)


Watch this video on safety information. Try to get the words and perform it.







4. AT IMMIGRATION (optional speaking activity)

Work in pairs. First provide answers for what you may hear at immigration control. Then check with the listening (track 16).

Track 16


Then adapt it to your plans and roleplay it: A (you're the immigration officer) and B (you're Allie.) Swap roles.

Good evening, ma'am

Where are you arriving from?

What's the purpose of your visit?

How long are you staying in the U.S.?

Where are you staying?

Do you know anybody here?

Is he a family or friend?

Do you have his phone number?

Is this your first visit to the US?

Enjoy your stay in San Francisco.