At the airport, you may listen to some words: terminal, customs, check-in, tickets, security check, connections, boarding pass, and baggage.
Every airport has two parts. They are arrivals and departures. The arrival part is usually on the first floor and the departure part is on the second floor. There are some elevators (or lifts) and escalators to bring you upstairs and downstairs.

You are leaving.

At first, look at the flight announcements to find out is your flight on time or it is delayed. Then you go to the check-in desk to check-in and pass your suitcase to the plane's cargo. The check-in agent gives you a boarding pass. Then you go to the security check. The security stuff check you and your carry-on baggage. There are some rules, what things you are allowed and what things you are not allowed to carry on board. Then you go to the gate area, where you are waiting for your flight. When the flight is boarding, you go to the flight attendant and show your boarding pass. Then you go to your plane and take your seat. Have a good flight!

In an Aeroport.

At the airport, you can hear the words: terminal, customs, check-in, tickets, security check, connections, boarding pass and baggage.
Each airport consists of two parts. Departure and arrival. The arrival area is usually located on the ground floor and the departure area on the second floor. There are elevators and escalators to take you up and down.

You are flying out.

First, look at the announcement board to find out if your flight is on time or delayed. After that, you go to the check-in desk and check in your suitcase for luggage. The agent gives you a boarding pass. After that you go to the security check. Security personnel check you and your hand luggage. There are rules about what things you are allowed to carry on board and what not. Then you go to the boarding area where you are waiting for your flight. When boarding is in progress, you approach the steward and show your boarding pass. Then you go to the plane and take your seat. Successful flight!

When preparing to fly, passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time. They must register their tickets, get a seat assignment, and weigh and check their luggage.

Most airlines have at least 2 classes of travel, first class and economy class. Economy class tickets are much less expensive. Each passenger more than 2 years old gets a free luggage allowance.

Generally this weight limit is 20 kg of checked baggage for economy class passengers and 30 kg for first class passengers. If you check excess luggage you"ll have to pay a fee calculated by the number of extra pieces and the extra weight. Every passenger is also allowed one small carry-on bag, for instance a laptop computer or small suitcase.

The rules for who are traveling abroad are similar in most countries but there are, sometimes, slight differences. Here are some things to remember: if, for instance, you need to go through Customs, try to fill in the customs declaration before you talk to the customs officer.

He will ask every passenger the same, routine questions about whether he is carrying anything he wants to declare: like tobacco, alcohol, presents, and sums of money.

At the check-in counter, your ticket is looked at, your things are weighed and labeled with their destination. The next formality is filling in the immigration form and going through passport control.

Remember to have a black or blue pen with you because the immigration form has to be filled in block letters. You write your name, nationality, permanent address and the purpose of your trip. In most countries there is also a security check when your carry-on-luggage is inspected.

After fulfilling all these formalities you go to the departure lounge where you can have a snack, read a paper or buy something in the duty-free shop and wait for the announcement to board the plane.

When you arrive at your destination, some of these same formalities will undoubtedly be repeated. Often while on board the plane you will be given a customs declaration and immigration form to fill in.

At the airport you may be met by a specially trained dog whose job it is to make sure that no passengers are carrying any illegal drugs. In addition, the immigration officer might want to inspect your visa, your invitation and even your return ticket.

Topic translation: At the airport

Translation:
When preparing for a flight, it is advisable for passengers to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the flight departure. They must check in their tickets, obtain a boarding pass, and weigh and check their baggage.

Most airlines offer at least 2 travel classes - first class and economy class. Economy class tickets are much cheaper. Every passenger over 2 years old has a free baggage allowance. As a rule, the weight limit is 20 kg of checked baggage for economy class passengers and 30 kg for first class passengers. If you are carrying excess baggage, you will be charged a fee based on the number of additional excess weights. Each passenger is also entitled to one piece of small carry-on baggage, such as a laptop computer or a small suitcase.

The rules for passengers who travel abroad are similar in most countries, but sometimes there are slight differences. Here are some things to remember: if, for example, you need to go through customs, try to fill out a customs declaration before you talk to the customs officer. It will ask each passenger the usual questions about whether they have goods to declare, such as tobacco, alcohol, gifts and cash.

At the check-in counter, your ticket is checked and your belongings are weighed and tagged with their destination. The next formality is filling out immigration forms and going through passport control. Be sure to bring a blue or black pen with you because immigration forms must be completed in block letters. You write your name, nationality, residential address and purpose of your trip. In most countries there is also a security check when hand luggage is checked.

After completing all these formalities, you go to the departure hall, where you can have a snack, read a newspaper or buy something in a duty-free shop and wait for the boarding announcement.

When you arrive at your destination, some of the formalities will no doubt be repeated. Often on board the plane you will be given a customs declaration and immigration forms to fill out. At the airport, you can be carried out with the help of specially trained dogs whose job it is to make sure passengers are not carrying any illegal drugs. In addition, the immigration officer may want to check your visa, invitation, and even return ticket.

No wonder that one of the latest means of travel is travel by plane. Nowadays people mostly travel by air. It combines both comfort and speed and you will reach the place of destination very quickly. No doubt, traveling by air is the most convenient and comfortable means of travelling. But if you are airsick the flight may seem not so nice to you. Unfortunately sometimes the flights are delayed because of unfavorable weather conditions, and one more inconvenience is jet-lag.

Before boarding the plane you must check in at the airport. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport one hour before departure time on international flights and half an hour on domestic flights. You must register your tickets, weigh in and register the luggage.

The economy class limitation is 20 kg. First-class passengers are allowed 30 kg. Excess luggage must be paid for. Passengers are permitted, to take only some personal belongings with them into the cabin. These items include handbags, brief-cases or attache cases, umbrellas, coats and souvenirs bought at the tax-free shops at the airport. Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.

Before the plane takes off the stewardess gives you all the information about the flight, the speed and altitude. She asks you to fasten the belts and not to smoke. She will take care of you during the flight and will help you to get comfortable in your seat. Inside the cabins the air is always fresh and warm. The captain will welcome you on board, tell you all about the flight and the interesting places you are flying over. During the flight you can take a nap or have a chat, you can read and relax. In some planes you can watch video or listen to the music.

When the plane is landing or taking off you have an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery and landscapes. While traveling by plane you fly past various villages and cities at the sight of which realize how majestic and tremendous our planet is. Do not forget your personal belongings when leaving the plane.

Landing formalities and customs regulation are about the same in-all countries. While still onboard the plane the passenger is given an arrival card to fill in, he fills in (in block letters) his name in full, country of residence, permanent address, purpose and length of visit; and address in the country he is visiting. After the passenger has been disembarked, officials will examine (check) his passport and visa (to see if they are in order).

In some countries they will check the passenger "s certificate of vaccination. When these formalities have been completed the passenger goes to the Customs for an examination of his luggage. The passenger is required to fill in a customs declaration form. He must list all dutiable articles.Personal belongings may be brought in duty-free.

Here is a partial list of prohibited articles: firearms, drugs, in some countries - meat products, fresh fruit and vegetables. The Customs inspector may ask you to open your bags for inspection. After you are through with all customs formalities he will put a stamp on each piece of luggage.

Translation of the text: Traveling by Plane - Travel by plane

It is not surprising that the most modern way to travel is by plane. Today, people mostly travel by plane. It combines comfort and speed, you will reach your destination very quickly. Without a doubt, traveling by plane is the most convenient and comfortable means of transportation. But if you are prone to airsickness, flying may not seem so pleasant to you. Unfortunately, sometimes flights are delayed due to unfavorable conditions. weather conditions. Another inconvenience is the disruption of biorhythms due to the flight across several time zones.

You must check in at the airport before boarding the aircraft. Passengers need to arrive at the airport one hour before departure for international flights and half an hour for domestic flights. You need to check in tickets, weigh and check in your luggage.

Passengers traveling in Economy Class are allowed to carry up to 20 kg of baggage free of charge. Passengers traveling in first class (business class) are allowed to carry up to 30 kg of baggage free of charge. For any kilogram of baggage exceeding the established free baggage allowance, an additional payment is made in accordance with the baggage rate. You can take some personal items with you into the salon. These include women's handbags, briefcases, briefcases for documents, umbrellas, raincoats and souvenirs bought from duty-free shops at the airport. Each passenger has a boarding pass, which must be presented when boarding the airliner and the flight attendant in the cabin.

Before the plane departs, the flight attendant will inform you about the flight, speed and altitude at which you will be flying. She will ask you to fasten your seat belts and not to smoke. She will take care of you during the flight and help you get comfortable in your seat. Inside the cabin, the air is always fresh and warm. The captain will welcome you on board the aircraft, tell you about the flight and interesting places over which you will fly. During the flight, you can take a nap or talk, read and relax.

When the plane lands or takes off, you have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful view and scenery. During the flight, you fly past different villages and cities, at the sight of which you understand how majestic and immense our planet is. Do not forget personal belongings when leaving the aircraft.

Compliance with the established norms and rules when landing an aircraft and customs control are almost the same in all countries. On board the aircraft, passengers must complete an immigration card. Block letters the full name, country of residence, address of permanent residence, purpose and duration of the visit, as well as the address of residence in the host country are written. After disembarking from the plane, customs officers will check your passport and visa (to make sure everything is in order).

In some countries, passengers are required to present a certificate of vaccination. After completing all these formalities, the passenger passes through customs, where the luggage is inspected. The passenger needs to fill out a customs declaration. It must list all goods subject to duty (personal items are not subject to duty).

Here is a partial list of things prohibited on airliners: firearms, drugs, and in some countries, meat products, fresh vegetables and fruits. The customs inspector may ask you to open your bags for inspection. After passing through customs, he will put a stamp on the inspected luggage.

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Airplanes and security

A few hundred years ago the main forms of transport were walking or riding a horse, donkey, camel and elephant, depending on where you lived.

Nowadays, in most countries long journeys involve some form of motorized transport. People today tend to travel longer distances, more often and at much higher speeds. As a result the world has shrunk over the last century and we now live in a global economy.

There are great advantages in this, but there is a down side too. More travel has also resulted in noise and air pollution, increased stress and damages to local environments and the larger ecosystem.

I am going to tell you about airplane travel. It is the fastest, to my thinking, more convenient means of travelling, because it saves our time and sometimes money. For instance, in the USA, if you travel from east coast to the west by air jet, it results cheaper for you than to travel by train.

In 1903, the Wright brothers made the first controlled machine-powered flight. It only lasted 12 seconds but changed the world forever.

A century later, air travel is no longer a miracle; it "s something, we take for granted. One billion air passengers now fly every year - that"s equivalent to a sixth of the world"s population.

Is it safe to travel by plane? Before September, 11,2001, it used to be a relatively safe travel.

On September, 11, terrorists attacked on America. Since then* security at airports and in the skies has been under scrutiny. That day four passenger planes were hijacked, more than 4,000 people killed.

On busy summer "s days, thousands of planes travel through skies. To make sure everything runs smoothly, there are air traffic control centres. In addition, every airport has an air traffic control tower. Every square meter of airspace is allocated to an air traffic controller.As an aircraft travels through the air, it is monitored by the controller responsible for that sector of airspace.

To calm fears about terrorist hijacks, airports are looking into new technologies that reveal passengers" identities.

Previously in the US, less than 10% of luggage was screened. Under new legislation, every item must be checked by one of three following methods: sniffer dogs, bomb detection machines, extensive manual searches. Around the globe, security firms are working on new devices that can detect materials such as ceramics - which can be made into guns. One such scanning camera has been developed in Britain. It uses thermal imaging technology originally created to help pilots see through fog and cloud.

Aircraft and security

A few hundred years ago, the main form of transportation was walking and riding a horse, donkey, camel, or elephant, depending on where you lived.

Currently, motorized transportation is used for traveling long distances. People today tend to travel long distances more often and at higher speeds. As a result, during the last century the world has become smaller, we now live in a world of global economy.

There are great benefits to this, but also downsides. Increasing travel is causing noise and air pollution, stress and damage to local environments and large ecosystems.

I'm going to tell you about air travel. In my opinion, this is the fastest, most convenient way to travel because it saves us time and sometimes money. For example, in the US, if you travel from the east coast to the west by jet, it will be cheaper than traveling by train.

In 1903, the Wright brothers made the first controlled flight by car. The flight lasted only twelve seconds, but it changed the world forever.

A century later, air travel surprises no one; we take it for granted. Now, one billion people take to the air every year, equivalent to one-sixth of the entire population.

Is it safe to travel by plane? It was relatively safe until September 11, 2001.

On September 11, terrorists attacked America. Since then, security at airports and in the skies has come under scrutiny. Four passenger planes were hijacked that day, killing more than 4,000 people.

In summer, when the day is full of work, thousands of planes travel across the sky. To make sure everything goes smoothly, there are flight control centers. In addition, every airport has an air traffic control tower. Every square meter space
localized and controlled by dispatchers. During its flight, the airliner, being at a certain point, is controlled by the controller responsible for this area of ​​​​space.

To assuage fears of terrorist hijackings, airports are focusing on new technologies to verify the identity of passengers.

Prior to this, less than 10% of all baggage was checked in the United States. Under the new legislation, any piece of luggage must be checked by one of three methods: a sniffer dog, a bomb-searching mechanism, and a thorough search of luggage. Around the globe, security firms are working to develop new devices that can detect materials such as ceramics that can be used in handguns. This kind of scanner was developed in the UK. This technology, which was originally developed to help pilots see through fog and clouds, uses thermal imaging.

Questions:

1. What was the main means of transport a few centuries ago?
2. How did travel affect ecology?
3. Is it a miracle to travel by plane today?
4. Is it safe to travel by plane?
5. How do they make sure everything runs smoothly?
6. Why are the airports looking into new technologies that reveal passengers* identities?
7. What are the main methods of baggage checking?,
8. What are security firms working on today?

Vocabulary:

donkey - donkey
camel - camel
to depend on - depend on smth.
to involve - involve
to tend - to have a tendency
to shrink (past shrank, p.p. shrunk) - zd. shrink
advantage - advantage
air pollution - air pollution
to increase - increase "
damage - damage, damage
environment- environment
convenient - convenient
air jet - jet aircraft
machine-powered flight - controlled flight by car
miracle - miracle
to take for granted - take something for granted
security - security
scrutiny - zd. be under close supervision/attention
to hijack - hijack a plane
to run smoothly - go smoothly
air traffic control tower - air traffic control tower
to allocate - place, distribute
aircraft - airliner
to monitor - check, control
to calm fears - dispel fears
to reveal - reveal, reveal
identity - personality
to screen - show on the screen, display
a sniffer dog - sniffer dog
thermal imaging - thermal image

Nowadays people who go on business mostly travel by air, as it is the fastest means of traveling.

Here are some hints on air travel that may be helpful.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport two hours before departure time on international flights and an hour before on domestic flights as there must be enough time to complete the necessary airport formalities.

Passengers must register their tickets, weigh in and register the luggage. Most airlines have at least two classes of travel, first class and economy class, which is cheaper. Each passenger of more than two years of age has free luggage allowance. Generally this limit is 20 kg for economy class passengers and 30 kg for first class passengers. Excess luggage must be paid for except for some articles that can be carried free of charge.

Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and again to the stewardess when boarding the plane.

Watch the electric sign flashes when you are on board. When the "Fasten Seat Belts" sign goes on, do it promptly, and also obey the "No Smoking" signal.

Do not forget your personal effects when leaving the plane.

Landing formalities and customs regulations are more or less the same in all countries.

When these formalities have been completed the pa¬senger goes to Customs for an examination of his luggage.

As a rule personal belongings may be brought in duty free. If the traveler has nothing to declare he may just go through the "green" section of the Customs.

In some cases the Customs inspector may ask you to open your bags for inspection. It sometimes happens that a passenger's luggage is carefully gone through to prevent smuggling.

The rules for passengers who are going abroad are similar in most countries but sometimes there might be a slight difference in formalities.

If, for instance, you are supposed to begin with going through the Customs, you’d better fill in the Customs declaration before you talk to the Customs officer. An experienced customs officer usually smells a smuggler, but he may ask any passenger routine questions, for instance, "Have you got anything to declare?" or "Any spirits, tobacco, presents?" The usual answers would be, "Yes, I've got some valuables, but I've put them all down in the declaration, or "I've got two blocks of cigarettes for my own use" or something of that kind.

Then you go to the check-in counter where your ticket is looked at, your things are weighed and labeled, a claim-check for each piece of luggage is inserted in the ticket and you are given a boarding pass, which has a seat number on it. Of course, if your luggage weighs more than twenty kilos, you have to pay extra. The next formality is filling in the immigration form and going through passport control. The form has to be filled in block letters. You write your name, nationality, permanent address and the purpose of your trip. In most countries there is also a security check when your carry-luggage is inspected. This is an anti-hijacking measure, and anything that might be dangerous or disturbing to other passengers must be handed to one of the crew and only returned to the owner after the plane has reached its destination.

After fulfilling all these formalities you go to the departure lounge where you can have a snack, read a paper, buy something in the duty-free shop and wait for the announcement to board the plane.

Some of these formalities are repeated when you arrive at your destination. The customs declaration and the immigration form are often filled in on board the plane. At the airport you may be met by a specially trained dog who will make sure that you are not carrying drugs, and the immigration officer might want to know at whose invitation you are coming and whether you have a return ticket.

There is another inconvenience you have to be prepared for when traveling long distances by plane. It's the jet lag, a difference between the time you are accustomed to and the new time. At first you won't be feeling very well because of it, but don't worry - it won't take you long to get used to it.