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Lesson 23
A FLIGHT TO THE WEST COAST
I. NOTE
Although our protagonist has bought a one-way airplane ticket, most people pur-
chase round-trip tickets. Sometimes a one-way ticket costs as much as round trip.
It is a good idea to go through a reliable travel agent when purchasing airplane
tickets. There are so many different options and special packages available, as well as
restrictions, that only a qualified travel agent can help you sort them out.
Most American airplanes offer two classes of travel – first class (more expen-
sive) and coach (less expensive). On some large airplanes, there is an intermediary
category called business class. Smoking is now forbidden on all flights within the
continental U.S.
Finally, The preferred usage to refer to a member of the flight crew is “flight at-
tendant”, even though people still use “stewardess” (female) and “steward”.
II. DIALOGUE
Ticket Agent: A one-way ticket to San Francisco. How many pieces of luggage will
you be checking?
You: Just two. Can I have an aisle seat, please?
Ticket Agent: Yes, seat 12-A in the coach section. You’ll be boarding in about
30 minutes from Gate 16.
(You walk to Gate 16 after passing through airport security. A few minutes later, you
board the plane and soon you’re in the air.)
Stewardess: Good morning. Can I offer you something to drink?
You: Coffee, please. No cream or sugar.
Stewardess: Today we’ll be serving a light breakfast and lunch.
You: How long will it take to get to San Francisco?
Stewardess: About four hours. Would you like a newspaper or magazine?
You: No thanks, I brought a book. It’s all about U.S. history – fascinating!
Captain: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to United Airlines flight 260, nonstop
service to San Francisco. We’ve just reached our cruising altitude of 32,000 feet.
Thank you for flying United.
III. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
1. Now you have to read two sentences and then write one
sentence with the same meaning. Use a relative clause in
your sentence.
Example: A girl was injured in the accident. She is now in hospital.
The girl
who was injured in the accident is
now in hospital.
1. A man answered the phone. He told me you were out. The man ...
2. A waitress served us. She was very impolite and impatient. The ...
3. Some boys were arrested. They have now been released. The boys ...

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