Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 139 стр.

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4. a girl/her passport was stolen;
5. a couple/their luggage disappeared.
You can’t remember the names of these people, so you ask
your friend. Make sentences with whose.
Example: What was the name of the people whose car
broke down?
1. What was the name of the man ...
2. What ...? 3. … ? 4. ...? 5. ...?
IV. IDIOMS
Think Twice before Doing Something
(to think about something more thoroughly)
I don’t think that going by plane in such weather is a good idea. I would think
twice before buying the tickets.
At the Drop of a Hat
(without delay or good reason)
These days Russian visas are issued at the drop of a hat.
Fire in the (or one’s) Belly
(a powerful sense of ambition or determination)
There’s no fire in the belly, no sense of urgency.
Take a Flyer
(take a chance)
I know it’s extremely difficult, but you can take a flyer at least.
V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Going by plane
How do I get to the airport?
What’s the plane schedule from ... to ... ?
I’d like to make a round trip reservation.
One ticket for the 6 p.m. plane for ...
Where can I buy a ticket for the shuttle flight?
What time do I have to be at the airport?
Where’s the check-in desk?
Where can I leave my luggage?
How much luggage is allowed free of charge?
Has the boarding time been announced?
Which direction is gate number ...?
When’s our plane taking off?
What’s the departure time for flight number ...?
When does the plane for ... take off?