Do the handout on air travel: 7.2. At the airport. Read the text and answer the questions.
7.2 At the airport
IMMIGRATION EU-CITIZENS NON-EU
CITIZENS
GATES TRANSIT EXIT
RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS DEPARTURES
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS DOMESTIC
FLIGHTS
INTERCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS
ARRIVALS BAGGAGE RECLAIM
SECURITY CHECK CUSTOMS
Airplane
flights come and go at airports every day
The airport is your first stop before leaving on
our dream vacation or trip. Generally speaking, you should arrive at the
airport with plenty of time to spare. Don't arrive 10 minutes before your plane
departs.
You can park your car in long-term parking if
you are planning to be away for a few days, or you can ask someone to drop
you off in the loading zone right in front of the airport terminal.
In some cases, you can check your bags there at curbside, or you might
have to go to the check-in counter inside the airport. Many airports now
allow you to check in at a computer kiosk, but you will still need to check
your bags if you have any.
Once you are checked in, you will have to pass
through security where they will check your ID and your carry-on bags.
You will also need to walk through a metal detector, which will check
for illegal items.
After you pass through security, you can walk to
the gate where you can wait to board your flight. Just wait until they
call your section to board. They usually seat first-class passengers and
those who need assistance first. Enjoy your flight.
1. Answer the questions
1. When should you arrive at the airport?
2. What
types of check-in counters are there at the airport?
3. What do they check at the security check?
2.
Explain the meaning of the underlined words in the text
