定位二：词汇的定位（航班场景）

1. M: Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?

   W: sure , the next direct flight to Los Angeles is 2 hours now, but if you don’t mind transferring at San Francisco, you can board now.

    Q:  What do we learn from the conversation?

    A. the man wants to go to Los Angeles.

    B. the man wants to go to San Francisco.

    C. there are no flights to Los Angeles for the rest of the day.

    D. there are two direct flights to Los Angeles within the next two hours.

                transfer  转换航班 = switch to

                take off, landing

                delay = postpone/put off

                cancel = call off

                customs, go through the customs

                check baggage

                check in

7. M: sorry to trouble you. But is there any possibility of borrowing the blanket? I feel cold.

     W: I think we’ve got one. Could you wait the take-off please?

     Q: what’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?

     A. a guest and a receptionist

     B. a passenger and an air-hostess

     C. a customer and a shop assistant

     D. a guest and a waitress.

 

5. M: what’s the time for departure?

    W: 5:30, that only leaves us 15 minutes to go through the custom and check our baggage.

    Q. At what time does the conversation take place?

    A. 5:00    B. 5:15    C. 5:30    D.5:45

 

8. M: Is this the check-in counter for Flight 914 to L.A.?

    W: Yes, but I’m sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.

    Q: what do we know about the conversation?

    A. the man went to a wrong check-in counter

    B. the man has just missed his flight

    C. The plane will leave at 9:14

    D. the plane’s departure time remains unknown

 

4. M: excuse me, I have a ticket for the 6 o’clock flight to New York. But I’m afraid that I can’t make it. Is there a seat available for tomorrow morning?

    W: Let me see. I’m sorry, all the morning flights have been booked up. The earliest we can get for you is the 2 o’clock in the afternoon.

    Q: What does the conversation tell us?

    A. the man changed his destination.

    B. the man is returning his ticket.

    C. the man is flying to New York tomorrow morning.

    D. the man can’t manage to go to New York as planned.

 

9. M: Jane, you won’t be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o’clock flight.

    W: I realize that now. I’ll have to get my ticket changed.

    Q: What will the woman have to do?

    A. buy a ticket for the 10 o’clock flight

    B. Ask the man to change the ticket for her

    C. Go the airport immediately

    D. Switch to a different flight

 

5. W: Airports are sad places.

   M: sometimes, I guess. But we’ll keep in touch. And I will fly over to see you with Christmas.

    Q: What are the speakers doing?

    A. the woman is meeting the man at the airport.

    B. They are complaining about the poor airport service.

    C. they are discussing their plan for Christmas.

    D. the man is seeing the woman off.

6. W: could you please tell me if the flight 858 from Sans Francisco will be on time?

    M: yes, madam. It should be arriving in about 10 minutes.

    Q: who do you think the woman is talking to?

    A. a clerk at the airport information desk

    B. a clerk at the railway information desk

    C. a policeman

    D. a taxi-driver

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