Unit 2: At the Airport
Check-in (Làm thủ tục lên máy bay)
Assistant: Good morning, sir. Can I see your ticket and
passport?
Martin: Certainly. There you are.
A: Thank you. OK. And how many suirtcases will you be checking
in?
M: Just one suitcase.
A: And did you pack your bag yourself?
M: Yes, I did.
A: OK. Do you have
any electrical goods?
M: I have an electrical shaver in my hand luggage. Is that
OK?
A: That’s’s fine. So, nothing in your suitcase?
M: No.
A: OK. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
M: A window seat, please.
A: OK. And just one moment. This is your seat number and the
departure gate (cổng ra chỗ máy bay đáp). You can go straight through to the departure louge (phòng đợi
lên máy bay). Enjoy your flight.
M: And what time will we be boarding?
A: We begin boarding at 7.
M: OK. Thank you.
On the Plane
Flight Attendant (=FA): Would you like a a newspaper to
read, ma’am?
Woman: No. Thank you.
FA: Would you like a newspaper to read, sir? Sir? Sir?!?!
M: Oh!
FA: Would you like a newspaper to read, sir?
M: Yeah, I’ll take the Daily Mail.
FA: There you go, sir. (Báo đây, thưa ông)
M: Thank you. It will help to take my mind off things (giúp
tôi khỏi lo nghĩ). I’m always a little nervous (căng thẳng, lo sợ) before flying.
FA: Oh, well, try not to worry too much. You know, air
flight is the safest form of travel.
M: I know. I’m sure I’ll be better after we take off.
FA: You know, we have some flight entertainment for you,
too. You‘ll find the film guide in the pocket in front of you, our inflight
magazine.
M: Oh, good. A nice film will help me to relax.
FA: Programs will start shortly after take-off. If there’s
anything I can get for you, then please just call for assistance.
M: When will dinner be served?
FA: In a bout an hour or so. We have a fish, steak and the
vegetarian option (khẩu phần ăn chay). Which would you like?
M: Fish, please.
FA: OK, I’ll be back later. Now, please just try to relax
and enjoy your flight.
Duty-free Goods (Hàng miễn thuế)
FA: Sir, have you seen the cataloge (danh mục hàng hóa) for our flight shop?
M: This one?
FA: That’s it. Would you like to order any duty-free goods?
M: Yes, please. Can I pay by credit card (thẻ tín dụng)?
FA: All major credit cards are accepted, but purchases (các món hàng được mua) must
not exceed 500 dollars.
M: OJ. Um … I’d like this bottle of Scotch whisky, please,
at thirty-four dollars.
FA: Right, that’s be one bottle of Johnnie Walker malt. Is
there anything else you’d like, sir?
M: Yes. I’d like these Titanium Sunglasses.
FA: Yes, they are priced at 145 US dollars. Will that be
all, sir?
M: Ah, yes. That’s everything. Thanks.
FA: The total bill comes to 179 US dollars. Can I have your
credit card, please?
M: Ah, sure. Here you go.
FA: Thank you, sir. Please wait while I collect your
duty-free goods.
M: Thanh you.
Passport
Control (Kiểm tra hộ chiếu)
Officer:
Good evening, sir. May I see your passport and immigration card (thẻ
nhập cư), please?
Martin:
Sure. Here you are.
Officer:
Do you have anything to declare?
M:
No, I just have these duty-free items that I bought on the plane.
O:
That's OK. Welcome to Australia. Is this your first trip here?
M:
No, I came here on business a few years ago, but I couldn't stay
long.
O:
Are you here on business or pleasure this time?
M:
Purely pleasure this time.
O:
Good. Are you planing on traveling around during your stay?
M:
I've got only a week, so I'm planning on staying in Sydney.
O:
Yes. Australia is a bog place. You'll need a week to see it all.
M:
Maybe next time. This time I'm going to try to see all the tourist
areas of Sydney.
O:
Good. I hope you enjoy your stay.
M:
Thank you.
