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Mr. Hawk is flying to Moscow
Mr. Hawk is the head of the export department of a large engineering firm. He has worked there for 6 years. He has traveled all over the world. His work has taken him to nearly every continent. Last year he visited France, Italy and Canada. This year Mr. Hawk has already been to Switzerland and Sweden. It is early morning. Mr. Hawk is getting to go to the airport. He is flying to Moscow today. His firm is taking part in an exhibition and Mr. Hawk has some things to discuss in Moscow. He is looking forward to his trip to Russia – it is going to be his first one. Mr. Hawk booked his ticket in advance. Last week he want to the British Airways Booking Agency and asked about the flights to Moscow. He said he would like to book a flight for Monday. “There is a British Airways flight on Monday”, the clerk said. “The plane leaves Heathrow at 9 o’clock in the morning”. It suited Mr. Hawk perfectly. The clerk also told him to come to the airport for registration at least one hour before the take-off. Mr. Hawk has just arrived at the airport. He is looking for a porter. At last he sees one and calls him to take his suitcase over to the British Airways registration counter. Registration has just begun and there is large crowd of people at the counter. Clerks are checking tickets and weighing luggage. A quarter of an hour later registration is over and all of the passengers are going through immigration and customs. The plane is about to land at Sherematyevo Airport. The stewardess asks all the passengers to fasten their belts… At last the plane has landed. Half an hour later Mr. Hawk is through with the immigration and customs formalities. He is in the foyer of the airport. Suddenly he hears an announcement – “Attention, please, this is a special announcement for Mr. Hawk. You are kindly requested to come to the Inquiry Office. The representatives of the organizing committee are waiting for you.” He looks at the direction signs. The Inquiry Office is at the far end of the foyer near the cloak-room. His journey is almost over.
I. Ask questions about:
a) Mr. Hawk and his work; b) Mr. Hawk’s trip to Russia; c) the way he booked the ticket at the British Airways Booking Agency; d) the registration, immigration and customs formalities he had to go through; e) the landing at Sheremetyevo Airport.
II. Agree or disagree with the following statements:
1. Mr. Hawk has traveled over the world. 2. Mr. Hawk visited Moscow many years ago. 3. The nine o’clock plane on Monday suited Mr. Hawk perfectly. 4. Mr. Hawk arrived at Healthrow airport well before the beginning of the registration. 5. The representatives of the organizing committee met Mr. Hawk at Sheremetyevo airport.
III. Speak on:
a) why Mr. Hawk had to fly to Moscow; b) how he got a ticket; c) what he had to do in Heathrow before the flight; d) what he did at Sheremetyevo airport.
You will Enjoy It! Take off when you want to and enjoy the comfort and high style of superb jetliners. Arrive well-rested and well-fed. So many routes to fly, so many cities to see on the way! But first before taking a plane you have to book a seat. Your ticket may be a single or a return. It may also be a circular ticket. If you buy a return or a circular ticket you can get a reduction. When you buy a circular ticket, you have your first flight confirmed. All the big airline companies have their own branches in most large cities. But you can always book through a travel agency. As a matter of fact, any travel agency will be able to get you a seat on the line. You can choose between two classes: tourist (or economy) class and first class. The free luggage allowance amounts to 20 kg in the former case and 30 kg if you travel first class. The charge for excess weight varies according to distance. The air passenger can go straight to the airport and have his luggage registered there. But he may choose to go to the air terminal if it is more convenient for him. And so you are comfortable in the air! You may think air travel is somewhat expensive, but it’s reliable, pleasurable and exciting. It’s worth your money! I. Choose the correct continuation to complete the following statements: 1. You enjoy the comfort of superb jetliners because a) you save time b) you are well-rested and well-fed c) you meet nice people 2. Before taking a plane first you have to a) register your ticket b) book a seat c) go through customs 3. You can get a reduction if you book a) a single ticket b) a return ticket c) a first-class ticket 4. All the big airline companies have their own branches in a) all cities b) all large cities c) most large cities 5. The free luggage allowance amounts to 30 kg if you travel a) first class b) economy class c) any class 6. The air passenger can register his luggage only a) in the airport b) at the air terminal c) in either of the places
II. Choose the correct answer to the questions out of the options below: 1. What kind of ticket can a passenger book in advance? a) single b) return or circular c) any 2. What kind of ticket does a passenger have to confirm for the first flight? a) single b) return c) circular 3. Where can one book a ticket? a) only at a booking office b) through a travel agency c) both 4. What does the charge for excess weight depend on? a) class b) distance c) airline company 5. What does the speaker think of the air travel? a) it’s very expensive b) cheap c) worth your money
Conversation: Going Through Customs Mr. Collins was in Zurich this morning. It is now twelve o’clock noon and he is at London airport. He’s going through Customs. Customs Officer: Have you anything to declare, sir? Mr. Collins: Anything to declare, no! Uh…Nothing! Customs Officer: I see, sir. Please, open your suitcase. Mr. Collins: But I didn’t buy anything at all in Zurich. Customs Officer: Uh…Hmm. What’s this under this sweater here? Mr. Collins: What? Customs Officer: Three bottles of brandy! Mr. Collins: But…but that’s impossible! They weren’t there when I packed the bag this morning! I’m sure I didn’t put them there! Customs Officer: And a box of cigars. Mr. Collins: And wasn’t there, either! Really! I didn’t buy any cigars at all! Customs Officer: And it what’s this? An electric clock. Mr. Collins: Impossible! There wasn’t a clock in my case this morning. Customs Officer: And I suppose this perfume wasn’t there, either? Mr. Collins: No, it wasn’t. Really. I didn’t get any perfume for my wife. Customs Officer: Well, sir, when you smuggle things you lose them. And you pay a fine, as well. Mr. Collins: A fine? How much? Customs Officer: I don’t know, sir. But when they take money away from you, you can forget you ever had it. Just tell yourself it wasn’t in your pocket this morning.
I. Listen to the conversation “Going Through Customs” and answer the following questions:
1. What did the customs officer ask Mr. Collins to do? 2. What did the customs officer find under Mr. Collins sweater in the suit-case? 3. Was Mr. Collins surprised? 4. What did he say to the customs officer? 5. In what way was Mr. Collins punished? 6. What was the customs officer’s advice?
II. Roleplay the conversation.
8. Communication activities: I. Answer the questions below:
1. Have you ever been abroad? 2. Which countries have you been to? 3. How long did you stay there? 4. How did you like it there? 5. What did you do there? 6. When was it? 7. Did you travel by train or by air? 8. How long did the journey take you? 9. What do you think of customs formalities? 10. Do you always declare dutiable articles? 11. Are customs officials polite everywhere? 12. Which parts of the country have you been to? 13. You like traveling about the country, don’t you? 14. How do you book a seat each time? 15. What does the pleasure of your trip depend on? 16. What formalities don’t you like when you travel? 17. What do you think of the Aeroflot service? 18. Are train tours convenient and exciting? 19. What makes traveling pleasant (unpleasant)? 20. Do you usually stay at hotels when you are away on a trip? 21. Is hotel accommodation good as a rule? 22. Is it worth the money?
II. Speak on the topics suggested:
1. Imagine that you find yourself on the wrong train. What happens? What do you do? 2. Fancy you lose the ticket and have no time to buy one before the departure of the train. What will you explain to the ticket collector? 3. You arrive at the airport, but your plane is already five minutes in the air. You mixed up the time of the flight. Imagine your explanation to an airport official. 4. You leave the train to buy a newspaper and a refreshment drink. While your back is turned, the train moves out with all your luggage in. Explain the case to the station master.
III. Roleplay the situation suggested:
1. Your business keeps you two days longer. You have to put off your departure. So you go to the booking-office and ask the clerk to change the day of the departure in your ticket. 2. You are going to Geneva. You don’t want to change in Berlin. You want a first class sleeper. Ask the clerk at the booking office to give you the ticket you want for the time that suits you best. 3. You have to make an urgent trip to Moscow. You want a ticket for a night express sleeper. The clerk at the booking office says he is sorry but he can’t help. He is offering you other trains certainly less convenient for you. 4. Your partner usually reaches the station with plenty of time to catch the train. You prefer to arrive at the last minute. Why? Prove your point. 5. You have to see some business friend of yours off. Carry on a conversation with him on the platform before the train departs. 6. You want a room in a Moscow hotel. The receptionist says they are full. 7. You have reserved accommodation at a hotel. But when you arrive there your name is not in the register of reservations. 8. You are putting up at a luxury hotel. They have plenty of vacant rooms, superb service and an excellent restaurant. It suits you perfectly. You want to know more details about what you are going to spend your money on. 9. You are going through customs. Your entry visa is two days overdue. 10. By mistake you have declared the wrong sum of hard currency you are having in cash.
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