Page 41 - English 9 | Skills Based Activity Book

FUNCTIONS
• Asking about and describing cities English 9 16
• Identifying cultural differences
• Talking about travel and tourism Theme 6
• Ordering food
Bridging Cultures
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1. Read the paragraph and complete the table below.

Tina Hayes is a student at Cambridge University. She wants to visit her parents in New York on the semester
vacation. She has a ticket to New York. Her flight is at 10 p.m. on the 12 of January. The arrival time in New
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York is 6 a.m. The airline company is Fly Airlines. The 2 semester begins on the 28 of January. She wants to
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spend all her vacation with her family.
Tina’s Flight Schedule

1. Airline company
2. Type of ticket (single/return)
3. The flight date
4. Destination

2. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word.

economy aisle departure single window

1. I like looking down from the sky, so I take the ______________________ seat for my flights.
2. I want to buy a/an ______________________ ticket because I won’t come back.
3. We have to be at the airport an hour before the ______________________ time on the ticket.
4. I usually buy ______________________ class ticket because they are cheaper.
5. I feel sick when I look out during the flight, so I prefer the ______________________ seat.

3. Complete the dialog with the expressions given.

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• How would you like to pay • 8 of October
• How much does it cost • I want to make a flight reservation
Agent Welcome to Fly Airlines Office. How can I help you?
Customer Hi, (1) _______________________________ to New York.
Agent OK, when are you going to travel?
Customer (2) _______________________________.
Agent Let’s check the availability. Sorry to keep you waiting...
Customer No problem.
Agent There is only one flight that day. It’s at 10 p.m.
Customer That suits me. (3) _______________________________?
Agent $120.
Customer That’s fine.
Agent (4) _______________________________?
Customer In cash. Here you are.
Agent Thank you. Have a nice flight.

4. Listen and circle the correct option. Tapescript 6.1.1

1. Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of respect/love.
2. Taj Mahal is located in Agra/Gara.
3. Shah Cihan wanted to build a monument for his mother/wife.
4. The construction lasted for twenty/twelve years.
5. Hundreds/Thousands of people visit Taj Mahal every year.

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