Self-Study 1
Self-Study 1
Self-Study 1
A businessman stormed onto the runway and shot out the aircraft’s front
tire after being told his luggage was lost.
A septuagenarian hit a steward after being informed there was no more
steak available.
o Flights don’t leave on time
o Some terminals are too crowded
o Passengers feel worried and nervous
o Some passengers get drunk
o Passengers don’t respect authorities
Countable nouns:
steward
passenger
crew
staff
Uncountable nouns:
luggage
alcohol
stress
travel
work
Airport A) will be packed (1) to capacity next year. If you are not delayed
at check-in, air-traffic control B) will get (2) you. In the next three years
alone, the number of people passing through airport terminals B) will rise
(3) by 270 million. Airport terminals B) will become (4) more commercial.
Airports B) will be speeded up (5). Increased use of smart cards and
electronic tickets are easing the pressure on terminals by cutting queues.
More airlines A) will follow (6) Cathay Pacific in creating downtown check-in
facilities. Before long, luggage deliveries C) will be improved (7) by the
incorporation of microchips in suitcases.
Sports Director:
Thank you for taking my call. I wanted to discuss a concerning issue regarding
the behavior of some of your sports teams on our flights.
Sports Director:
Oh? I’m not sure what you mean. The students are young and full of energy.
They enjoy celebrating their victories.
I understand that, and I appreciate their enthusiasm. However, during the last
flight from Moscow, their behavior crossed the line. They were throwing drinks
and food, which upset other passengers and made it difficult for our flight
attendants to provide service.
Sports Director:
I see your point, but they are just having a good time. It’s not unusual for young
people to make some noise and enjoy themselves after a game.
While I agree that a certain level of excitement is expected, we must also ensure
the safety and comfort of all our passengers. The incidents are harming the
image of Alpha Airlines. We value your university as a customer and want to
maintain a positive relationship.
Sports Director:
I understand that. I do appreciate Alpha Airlines' support of our teams. I’ll have a
talk with the students and remind them about appropriate behavior while
traveling.
That’s a fair suggestion. I’ll discuss it with the coaches and ensure we set clear
expectations moving forward. I want to make sure we maintain our good
relationship with Alpha Airlines.
Sports Director:
Absolutely! Thank you for bringing this to my attention. We’ll work on it right
away.