English grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension exercises

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Topic:

AT THE AIRPORT

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

Check in counter = The place where you check in for your flight, leave your bags, etc.

Carry-on luggage = The bag(s) that you take with you on the airplane

Boarding pass =
A piece of paper that allows you to board (get on) the airplane for your flight
Customs = A place at the airport where officials check your luggage, what you're bringing into the country, etc.

Baggage claim = The place where you pick up your luggage after your flight

EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST:
Remember to choose the most natural-sounding answer:

1. To get on the airplane = To ____________ the airplane
  board
  gate
  carousel

2. Your flight leaves from ____________ number 35.
  door
  gate
  carousel

3. Will the flight leave on time, or will it be _____________?
  delay
  to delay
  delayed

4. Do we still have to go through ______________?
  security
  safety
  surety

5. This is the only ______________ that I have.
  photography ID
  picture
  photo ID

6. How long is the ________________ in Sydney? = How long do we have to wait in Sydney for our next flight?
  carousel
  layover
  security

7. In the baggage claim area, your luggage goes around on a _________________ until you pick it up.
  carousel
  layover
  security

8. A departure _____________ is an area where you wait until your flight is ready for boarding.
  lunge
  lounge
  lunch

9. A shop where you can buy things without paying tax = A _____________ shop
  no-tax
  duty-free
  duty

10. Airports are usually divided into _____________.
  planes
  branches
  terminals
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THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

You'll have to transfer in Dubai. = You will have to get on a different flight in Dubai.

The flight is now ready for boarding. = You may now board (get on) the airplane.

We will be boarding by rows. = Who gets on first/last will be based on where you are sitting on the airplane.

The gate is now closed. = You can no longer board (get on) the airplane.

You're in the wrong terminal. = You're in the wrong part of the airport.

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