- Aisle (n.) - the corridor between rows of seats on an airplane.
- Arrival (n.) - the act of an aircraft landing at an airport.
- Baggage (n.) - suitcases, bags, and other items that passengers carry when they travel.
- Board (v.) - to get on or enter an airplane.
- Boarding pass (n.) - a document that shows a passenger's flight details and allows them to board the airplane.
- Bulkhead (n.) - a wall or partition on an airplane, separating different sections of the cabin.
- Carry-on (adj.) - refers to luggage that is small enough to be taken on board the airplane and stored in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you.
- Carry-on (n.) - a small piece of luggage that is allowed on board the airplane. (This is the same as carry-on luggage)
- Coach (n.) - another term for economy class, the least expensive class of service on an airplane.
- Cockpit (n.) - the area at the front of an airplane where the pilot and co-pilot sit and control the airplane.
- Connection (n.) - a flight that you take to get from your origin airport to your destination airport, with a layover in between.
- Crew (n.) - the people who work on an airplane, such as the pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics.
- Customs (n.) - the government department that checks passengers' passports and luggage when they enter or leave a country.
- Declare (v.) - to tell customs officials about any items you are bringing into a country that may be subject to tax or duty.
- Departure (n.) - the act of an airplane taking off from an airport.
- Duty-free (adj.) - refers to goods that can be purchased at an airport without having to pay taxes or duties.
- First class (n.) - the most expensive class of service on an airplane, offering more legroom, amenities, and personalized service.
- Flight attendant (n.) - a member of the crew who is responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers on board the airplane.
- Gate (n.) - the area at an airport where passengers board and disembark from airplanes.
- Hand luggage (n.) - another term for carry-on luggage.
- Itinerary (n.) - a detailed plan of your trip, including your flight information, accommodation, and activities.
- Jet lag (n.) - the feeling of tiredness and disorientation that you can experience after traveling across several time zones.
- Jumbo jet (n.) - a large, wide-bodied airplane.
- Landing (n.) - the act of an airplane coming to a stop on the runway at an airport.
- Lavatory (n.) - a toilet on an airplane.
- Luggage (n.) - suitcases, bags, and other items that passengers carry when they travel. (This is the same as baggage)
- One-way (adj.) - refers to a ticket for a flight in one direction only.
- Overbook (v.) - to sell more tickets for a flight than there are seats available, in case some passengers do not show up.
- Oxygen mask (n.) - a mask that provides passengers with oxygen in case of an emergency decompression.
- Runway (n.) - the long, paved strip of land on which airplanes take off and land.
The announcement came that it was time to ____ (4) the aircraft. I found my seat and stowed my ____ (7) luggage in the overhead compartment. The friendly ____ (18) welcomed us aboard and reviewed the safety procedures. As the plane taxied down the ____ (30), I felt a familiar flutter of excitement.
After a smooth ____ (15), we reached cruising altitude. I tried to catch some sleep to combat potential ____ (22) upon arrival. A few hours later, the pilot announced our descent into the destination airport. The plane touched down softly on the runway, and we taxied to the arrival ____ (19) where we would ____ (opposite of board) from the aircraft.
After collecting my luggage from the ____ (claim area for checked bags), I passed through ____ (13), declaring any items I had purchased abroad. Following the airport signs, I found the exit and began my long-awaited adventure!
Air Travel Vocabulary Exercise: Fill in the Blanks!
This passage is about a journey by airplane. Read the story and see if you can remember the different words used for air travel.
Instructions:
- Read the passage carefully.
- Pay attention to the context around the blanks.
- There are 13 blanks numbered sequentially throughout the story.
- Think about the different stages of air travel and the vocabulary associated with them.
- Once you've finished reading, refer to the answer key below to check your answers.
Ready? Let's take flight!
The day of my trip had finally arrived! I wrestled my suitcase into a manageable size, making sure it met the airline's restrictions. At the airport, I checked in my larger bag and received my ① ( ). After breezing through security, I found my ② ( ) and settled in to wait for my flight. While I waited, I reviewed my ③ ( ) to confirm my flight details and planned activities for my trip.
The announcement came that it was time to ④ ( ) the aircraft. I found my seat and stowed my ⑤ ( ) luggage in the overhead compartment. The friendly ⑥ ( ) welcomed us aboard and reviewed the safety procedures. As the plane taxied down the ⑦ ( ), I felt a familiar flutter of excitement.
After a smooth ⑧ ( ), we reached cruising altitude. I tried to catch some sleep to combat potential ⑨ ( ) upon arrival. A few hours later, the pilot announced our descent into the destination airport. The plane touched down softly on the runway, and we taxied to the arrival ⑩ ( ) where we would ⑪ ( ) from the aircraft.
After collecting my luggage from the ⑫ ( ), I passed through ⑬ ( ), declaring any items I had purchased abroad. Following the airport signs, I found the exit and began my long-awaited adventure!
Answer Key:
- ① (5) - boarding pass
- ② (19) - gate
- ③ (21) - itinerary
- ④ (4) - board
- ⑤ (7) - carry-on
- ⑥ (18) - flight attendant
- ⑦ (30) - runway
- ⑧ (15) - takeoff (or departure)
- ⑨ (22) - jet lag
- ⑩ (19) - gate
- ⑪ (opposite of board) - disembark
- ⑫ (claim area for checked bags) - baggage claim
- ⑬ (13) - custom
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