Changing words into nouns for people. You can also change a word by adding a suffix

(-al, - ence, -less, -ment, etc.) after it. Add a suffix to the following words (-er, -or, -ion, or - ist), then fill the gaps in the sentences below:

 

arrive depart destroy terror permit survive know fly horrible announce

 

1. She was the only surviv er of the plane crash. Everyone else was killed.

2. To prevent a ____________ attack, there is always very tight security at international airports.

3. We arrived early at the airport only to be told that our ____________ had been delayed because of ice on the runway.

4. A _____________ of foreign languages, especially English and German, is required for this job.

5. Their ____________ was delayed because of bad weather.

6. The bombs caused terrible _______________.

7. We had to get special ______________ to leave early.

8. People watched in _______________ as the helicopter crashed into a nearby television mast.

9. Their ______________ was delayed for two hours because of the bad weather.

10. An _________________ on plane must be given in English.

 

 

2 Complete these tables:

A

VERB	NOUN	ADJECTIVE
to relax	…………………	…………………
…………………	Adjustment	…………………
…………………	…………………	acquainted
to assure	…………………	…………………
…………………	Attachment	…………………
…………………	…………………	introductory
to use	…………………	…………………
…………………	Prevention	…………………
…………………	…………………	allowable
…………………	…………………	surrounding
…………………	…………………	provident

B

VERB	NOUN	ADVERB
…………………	…………………	impressionably
…………………	comfort	…………………
to consider	…………………	…………………
…………………	difference	…………………
…………………	…………………	educationally
to excite	…………………	…………………
…………………	information	…………………

Match up the phrasal verbs (1 – 12) with their meaning (a-l). Write your answers below in the boxes. The first one is made for you.

1. break down a) match

2. carry on b) leave the ground (e.g. an aeroplane)

3. get on (with someone) c) stop working (e.g. a machine)

4. go out d) cancel, abandon

5. hang on e) postpone

6. put off f) search for something (in a dictionary)

7. take off g) stop burning (e.g. a fire)

8. go with h) continue

9. call off i) wait

10. look up j) have a good relationship with someone

11. turn down k) reduce the noise (of a radio, television)

12. give up l) stop doing something (e.g. smoking)

 

C

Insert the appropriate prepositions.

1. Travelling is one ______ _ ___ the most fascinating pastimes.

2. Modern life is impossible ___________ travelling.

3. Millions of people travel every day either ___________ business or ___________ pleasure.

4. Travelling ___________ air is very popular among people.

5. Every kind of transport is dangerous ___________ it’s own way.

6. I travelled by air three years ago when I was ___________ holiday.

7. There is no need to worry___________ your suitcase, it will be looked after.

8. The registration stopped half ___ __ ______ hour ___________ the time of take – off.

9. ___________ the flight we got information of the altitude, speed, the weather and distance.

10. The plane landed exactly___________ time.

Fill in the blanks with the expressions from the box.

had to must have to are not allowed cannot can am allowed must not are likely to might not shouldn’t

1. I missed my plane and I _________________ wait half an hour for the next one.

2. Passengers _________________to walk around the plane when it is taking off.

3. Before boarding the plane the passengers _________________register at the airport.

4. They ______________ be tired after such a long flight.

5. All pilots _________________speak English so the other pilots and air traffic controllers _________________ understand them.

6. I _________________ find my boarding card.

7. Do I _________________declare my camera?

8. Easyjet ________________________ lower their prices.

9. As delay changes occur, pilot _________________expect to receive update information.

10. How long _________________ I _________________to hold over point ‘K’

11. It’s not a direct flight to London: you ___________change planes at Vienna.

12. It ____________________ be difficult to book a flight at this time.

13. You _________________ride a bicycle on the motoway – it’s, very dangerous.

14. This airline _____________________ go bankrupt if the government supports it financially.

 

4 Notice the difference between mustn’t and don’t have to. Decide which to use in these

Sentences.

 

1. They transfer our baggage to the next plane. We _______________ carry it.

2. Passengers_____________ use portable telephones because they interfere with the planes’ electronic equipment.

3. Passengers _____________ smoke on the plane.

4. You _______________ take out travel insurance, but it’s a good idea.

5. This meeting is very important. We _____________be late.

6. We’ve got plenty of time. You ____________ hurry.

7. You_____________ return the car to the place you hired it. You can return it to another Hertz garage.

8. If you haven’t got an international license, you ____________ drive.

9. You __________ pay to drive on motorways in England.

10. We can buy a ticket at the station. We ____________ book in advance.

 

 

5 Fill in the blanks with the suitable words:

 

1. Whenever you want to go somewhere by plane you should ________ on a flight to your destination.

2. You may take a single, open return or _____________ ticket.

3. You may travel by first, business or _______________ class.

4. Before boarding the plane you should ___________ your luggage at a __________ desk.

5. At a check-in desk you are required to have your _____________ weighed.

6. A uniformed clerk attaches a special _________ to your luggage and gives you a ______

7. After checking-in your luggage will be put into the ____________ of the plane.

8. If your luggage weighs more than allowed, you are supposed to pay for the __________.

9. The announcer will announce when and at what ____________ your flight is boarding.

10. If often happens that a … on a flight is due to _____________ weather conditions.

 

6 Refresh the expressions:

How long does it take smb to get (go) to …? It takes smb … minutes to get there.

 

a Ask smb and let him (her) answer in accordance with the model. Use the words given below.

 

A B

 

How long does it take you to … from … by plane?

bus?

the metro?

car?

tram?

train?

 

C

- It takes me ….

 

A – to the theatre, cinema, market, department store, museum, central park, nearest suburb, hotel, London, Paris.

B – from the office, University, metro, central avenue, central square, Kyiv, Odesa.

C – 20 minutes, an hour and a half, half an hour, about a quarter of an hour, not more than 15

minutes.

 

7 Look at the plan of an airport terminal and complete the gaps in the directions below with a suitable preposition.

Turn left/right go straight on go past take the first turning on the left/right carry on/keep going until you get turn into to catch to give a lift go towards go across go round go through go into go out of

1. (At the entrance) Are there any cash dispensers here?

Yes, you go ______the post office and bank and they’re just on the right.

 

2. (At the cash dispenser) Is there anywhere I can post this letter?

If you go ________ the entrance there’s a letter box in the wall next to the Post Office.

 

3. (At the letter box) Excuse me, where can I get a trolley?

Go _______the terminal building and they’re just outside on your right.

 

4. (At the trolley park) Could you tell me where the Quantas check-in desk is, please?

Yes. Go_______the entrance and you’ll see lots of check-in desks in front of you. Quantas is the third one.

 

5. (At the Quantas check-in desk) Where are the telephones, please?

Go past passport control and ______ the café: they’re just on your right.

 

6. (In the café) Is there anywhere to get something to eat in the departure lounge?

Yes, there’s quite a big restaurant. When you’ve gone _______ passport control and security, go _______the lounge and you’ll see it.

 

7. (In the restaurant) Could you tell me where the toilets are?

Yes, go _______the back of the duty free area over there, and you’ll see them.

 

You have been living in Paris for 10 years. Suddenly you get to know that your former group mate had won a trip to Paris. You feel surprised and excited. But unfortunately you can’t visit her at the airport because of a very important business meeting. Advise your friend the best way of getting from the airport to your house. Use the phrases from the box above.