Unit 9 WB

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Unit 9: Taking transportation
Page 77, exercises 1,2,3
1 Look at the departure schedule and the clock. Read the statements. Check true or false.
1. The next flight to Porto Alegre is at 5:50 P.M. true false

2. Flight 902 to São Luis is leaving from Gate G4. true false
3. The flight to Caracas is delayed. true false
4. Flight number 267 is going to Belo Horizonte. true false
5. Passengers traveling to Rio de Janeiro on flight 89 should hurry. true false
6. Flight 60 to São Paulo is late. true false
2 Choose the correct response. Write the letter on the line.

_F__ 1. “Oh, no! The bus is leaving in four minutes.”
__A_ 2. “Good news. Our flight is on time.”
_E__ 3. “I’m looking for Gate C4.”
_B__ 4. “Is this your final destination?”
_C__ 5. “I’m catching a flight to Barcelona, too.”
__D_ 6. “We’re catching the 8:27 train, right?”
a. Thank goodness.
b. No, I’m connecting to Quito.
c. What a coincidence!
d. Yes. Let’s look for track 6.
e. It’s down this hall, on the right.
f. We should hurry!
3 Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. Which is faster-the local or the express?

The express is faster than the local.
2. Which is more scenic-an aisle seat or a window seat?

window seat is more scenic than an aisle seat.
3. Which is more convenient- a direct flight or a non-stop flight?
A non-stop flight is more convenient than a direct flight.
4. Which is less expensive-a one-way ticket or a round-trip ticket?

A one-way ticket is less expensive than a round-trip ticket
Page 80, exercises 10,11,12
10 Read the response. Complete each question with be going to.
1. A: Where is Paul going to meet us?

B: Paul’s going to meet us at the airport café.
2. A: Who is going to buy tickets?

B: I think Gretchen is going to buy the tickets.
3. A: When are you going to pack?

B: I’m going to pack tonight.
4. A: What time they are going to arrive?

B: They’re going to arrive at 5:50 P.M.
5. A: Are We going to make our connecting flight?

B: Yes, we’ll make it.
11 Complete the conversation. Use words from the box.
limousine going should late check arriving reservation rental
A: What time are we arriving in Copenhagen?

B: Pretty late. Around 10:30 P.M.
A: What about a hotel?
B: I’m going to make a reservation online.
A: Great. And are we going to need a taxi to the hotel?
B: There’s a limousine from the airport, or we could get a rental car.
A: They’re expensive. We should save our money. Is there a train?
B: Let me Check.
12 Complete the conversation. Use words from the box.
gate make check land delayed depart

go through security, departure lounge, boarding passes
1. Passenger A: Do we need to check in?

Passenger B: No, we don’t. I printed our boarding passes online, and we’re not
checking any luggage.
Passenger A: OK. Let’s check a monitor for our gate number, and then we should
go through security?
2. Passenger: Excuse me. Is flight 68 going to depart on time?

Agent: No, I’m sorry. The flight is delayed. Have a seat in the departure lounge.
We’ll make an announcement when we’re ready for boarding.
3. Passenger: Excuse me. What time are we going to land?

Flight Attendant: Let me check ... Our new arrival time is 8:23.
Passenger: 8:23? My connecting flight is at 8:40. Can I still make it?
Page 81, exercise 13
13 Read Bettine’s blog entry.
Now read the sentences. Check true or false.
1. Bettine’s flight to Boston was delayed because of mechanical problems. True

2. Bettine was late, and she missed her cruise ship. false
3. The weather on Bettine’s cruise was terrific. true
4. Bettine’s bus to Montreal had an accident. true
5. Bettine got airsick on her flight home. false
6. Bettine thinks that traveling is relaxing. false
Page 83, exercises 16,17, Grammar booster
16 Read the article “Got bumped from a flight” on page 106 of the student’s book again.
Match words and phrases from the article with their meanings.
__ 1. Overbook d. sell too many tickets for a flight

__ 2. “no-shows” f. pepple who have tickets but don't appear for a flight
__ 3. get bumped. a. have to get off the plane because there aren't enough seats
__ 4. volunteer b. someone who offers to get off an overbooked
__ 5. perks e. benefits like cash, free flights, hotels, and meals
__ 6. deplane c. get off the plane
17 Read the articles on page 106 of the student’s book again. Answer the questions.
1. Why do airlines overbook flights?

Airlines overbook flights because of the large and predictable number of "no-
shows."
2. What do airlines give bumped passengers?
Airlines give bumped passengers cash, free flights,

hotels, and/or meals.
3. Why did Mr. Carter turn onto the train tracks?

Because his car's GPS instructed him to (make a turn
directly onto the train tracks).
4. Where Mr. Carter and his son in the car when train hit it?
No, they weren't.
5. What advice do the police officers give?

Drivers need to pay attention to the road, not the GPS unit.
Grammar booster
A Read the questions and statements. Correct the mistakes.
1. You should to go (go to) track 57.

2. Where could he to get a train to Paris?
3. Rebecca can’t takes (take) a flight to Tokyo.
4. When we should (Should we) leave?
5. How late can he to board?
6. He shoulds (should ) choose an aisle seat.
B Read the questions. Complete the responses.
1. A: Should she take the local?

B: No, she shouldn’t. It’s too slow.
2. A: Can he bring food on the flight?

B: Yes, he can.
3. A: Could I take the number 3 train?

B: Yes, you could. It will take you to the right station.
4. A: Can we get seats together?

B: No, you can't. I’m sorry. We only have a few seats left.
5. A: Should they get a rental car?

B: Yes, they should. It’s more convenient.

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Unit 9: Taking transportation

Page 77, exercises 1,2,3

1. The next flight to Porto Alegre is at 5:50 P.M. true false

2 Choose the correct response. Write the letter on the line.

3 Answer the questions in complete sentences.

1. Which is faster-the local or the express?

2. Which is more scenic-an aisle seat or a window seat?

4. Which is less expensive-a one-way ticket or a round-trip ticket?

10 Read the response. Complete each question with be going to.

1. A: Where is Paul going to meet us?

2. A: Who is going to buy tickets?

3. A: When are you going to pack?

4. A: What time they are going to arrive?

5. A: Are We going to make our connecting flight?

11 Complete the conversation. Use words from the box.

limousine going should late check arriving reservation rental

A: What time are we arriving in Copenhagen?

12 Complete the conversation. Use words from the box.

gate make check land delayed depart

1. Passenger A: Do we need to check in?

2. Passenger: Excuse me. Is flight 68 going to depart on time?

3. Passenger: Excuse me. What time are we going to land?

Page 81, exercise 13

13 Read Bettine’s blog entry.

Now read the sentences. Check true or false.

1. Bettine’s flight to Boston was delayed because of mechanical problems. True

Page 83, exercises 16,17, Grammar booster

__ 1. Overbook d. sell too many tickets for a flight

1. Why do airlines overbook flights?

Airlines give bumped passengers cash, free flights,

3. Why did Mr. Carter turn onto the train tracks?

5. What advice do the police officers give?

A Read the questions and statements. Correct the mistakes.

1. You should to go (go to) track 57.

B Read the questions. Complete the responses.

1. A: Should she take the local?

2. A: Can he bring food on the flight?

3. A: Could I take the number 3 train?

4. A: Can we get seats together?

5. A: Should they get a rental car?

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