Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.
Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:
1)– It definitely is not the perfect day to fly, is it?
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2) – What if we hit a flock of birds?
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3) – How long do you think this will last?
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4) – Do you think that we are going to die?
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Ordering Food and Drink
Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.
| complimentary | бесплатно |
| by shortly | в ближайшее время |
| extra servings | дополнительные порции |
| dietary restrictions | диетические ограничения |
| a piece | за штуку |
| free refills | количество подходов не ограничено |
| advance notice | предварительное уведомление |
| to accommodate | предоставить |
Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
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A: I was wondering if I could order something to drink.
B: Yes, we have alcoholic beverages as well as coffee, tea, or soda.
A: How much do drinks cost?
B: Our alcoholic beverages are five dollars each. All others are complimentary.
A: When will our meals be served?
B: We will serve a snack with the beverages. Dinner will be served a few hours into our flight.
A: What are our dinner choices?
B: You will have a choice of chicken, fish, or beef. I will be bringing a menu by shortly.
A: I am a vegetarian and need a vegetarian meal.
B: Vegetarian meals need to be requested at least two days before your flight. I might be able to find you extra servings of vegetables, however.
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A: I am getting thirsty and was wondering if I may order a drink.
B: Yes, I would be happy to take your drink order. We have coffee, tea, or soda as well as bar drinks.
A: Do you charge for beverages?
B: We offer nonalcoholic beverages for free. Our bar drinks are five dollars each.
A: Are we going to get fed on this flight?
B: You will get a small snack served with your beverage. We will be serving dinner about halfway through the flight.
A: Do we have a choice of what we get for dinner?
B: Tonight we have chicken, fish, or beef to choose from. You will get a chance to look at a menu a little before our mealtime.
A: Do you have vegetarian meals?
B: We serve many different meals for people with religious or dietary restrictions. We do need to know about this at the time you book your flight.
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A: When you get a chance, could you take my drink order, please?
B: On this flight you may have your choice of bar drinks or coffee, tea, or soft drinks.
A: What is the price of drinks?
B: Our alcoholic beverages are five dollars apiece. All others are two dollars each with free refills.
A: Do we get to eat on this flight?
B: We always pass out a small snack with your beverage. You will be served dinner in a few hours.
A: What are we having for dinner tonight?
B: We are serving a chicken, fish, or beef plate. You may select whatever you choose.
A: Can I order a vegetarian plate?
B: With advance notice, we are able to accommodate a wide variety of special diet needs. Once we are in the air, unfortunately, there isn't much we can do.
Exercise 3 Render the contents of the dialogue in indirect speech with the use of the highlighted words.
Exercise 4 Give all possible answers to the given phrases:
1)– I was wondering if I could order something to drink.
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2) – Do we get to eat on this flight?
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3) – Do you have vegetarian meals?
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4) – Do we have a choice of what we get for dinner?
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Missing Connecting Flight
Exercise 1 Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Be sure in their pronunciation. Learn them by heart.
| to keep track | отслеживать |
| to cover the cost | покрыть расходы |
| an alternate flight | альтернативный рейс |
| to get stuck | застрять |
| a shuttle | курсирующий автобус |
| a connecting flight | стыковочный рейс |
| to be tied in with | быть связанным с |
Exercise 2 Learn the following dialogues
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A: My flight just arrived late, and I need to know what to do.
B: That's okay. The airline computer is keeping trackof what is happening with you.
A: Do I have to call anyone?
B: By speaking with us at the arrival gate, we can fix the problem for you and direct you.
A: What if there are no more connecting flights for today on this airline?
B: We will go online to see if there is something available with this airline. If we need to, we can check for a flight with another carrier.
A: What if I can't find another flight out of here tonight?
B: We can help you find transportation to a local hotel.
A: Will the airline pay for my room if I have to spend the night at the airport?
B: Since the flight delay was our fault and you are continuing on with our airline, we will cover the cost of a hotel room.
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A: Our flight was late, and I missed my connecting flight.
B: We can help you find an alternate flightthat will get you where you are going.
A: Whom should I call?
B: The arrival gate is where you need to find someone to help you. You are in the right place.
A: I think the flight we missed was the last flight out of here today.
B: We can go on the computer to try to find an alternate flight on another airline if we cannot accommodate you.
A: What if I get stuck here and can't get out of this airport?
B: There is a shuttlethat is still running and can take you into town to a hotel.
A: I don't have any money for a hotel room.
B: The flight that you missed is not with our airline, and we would not have suggested booking the flights so close together. We won't pay for your hotel room.
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A: I had a connecting flight, but our arriving flight was late.
B: We will help you make alternative plans.
A: Can you give me the number of the airline so that I can call?
B: The airlines always have personnel at the arrival gate to help direct you when a flight is late. We can help you right here.
A: I remember that when we booked this flight, our connecting flight was the only one on this day.
B: Our ticketing is tied in with other airlines. If we cannot accommodate you, perhaps another airline has some open seats to your destination.
A: Where will I stay if I can't get another flight tonight?
B: Since I believe there is a flight out of here at 5:45 in the morning, you may want to consider just staying at the airport.
A: I don't think I should have to pay for a hotel room.
B: We will pay 50 percent of the price of your room.
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