Lesson 1A Vocabulary and Grammar - Travel
Flight Attendant Career and Modal Verbs - Complete Solutions
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💼 Career Discussion
Answer: Best parts: travelling to different countries, meeting new people. Worst parts: dealing with rude passengers, working at night.
😄 Passenger Comments
Main Idea: Weird passenger requests during flights.
Example Passenger Comment 1: "Do we have to fly so high? I'm afraid of heights."
Example Passenger Comment 2: "Excuse me, I've looked everywhere, but I couldn't find the showers. Where are they?"
3. Could we go back to the airport? I left my hat in the café. It's only been ten minutes so we can still turn the plane around.
4. I'm so uncomfortable! May I lie on the floor?
5. I really must get some sleep. Please ask the pilot to turn off the engines.
6. You ought to warn passengers about the lack of air. Can I open a window?
7. Can you ask the pilot to fly lower so I can take better photos?
8. I was just looking out of the window and I saw another plane. Someone should tell the pilot.
9. Please tell the pilot we mustn't be late because my sister is getting married in just two hours.
10. Excuse me, but why can't we fly over New York? I've always wanted to see it.
Answer: Students' own answers. (Example: That's funny! Unfortunately, we can't stop the engines just for you.)
🔤 Grammar Practice
1) Which modal verbs do we use to say something is necessary?
have to, must
2) Which modal verbs do we use to say something is not allowed?
mustn't, can't, may not
3) Which modal verbs do we use to say something is a duty, or to give advice?
should, ought to
4) Which modal verbs do we use to ask for permission to do something?
can, could, may
5) Which modal verbs do we use to ask someone else to do something?
could, can
6) Which modal verbs do we use to say something is possible?
can
7) Which modal verbs do we use to describe an ability (or lack of it) in the present or past?
can, could
1) The hotel room was right next to the beach and we could hear the sea.
2) Do we have to go through security? It's just not very exciting!
3) Can you explain why the time is different in Lebanon?
4) Since we landed, I haven't been able to hear properly.
5) I must buy a travel pillow. My neck always aches when I fly.
6) Someone ought to warn guests that they need a bus to get to the beach.
Answers: 1. could 2. Do we have to 3. Can 4. haven't been able to 5. must 6. ought to
1) ___ a flight
book
2) ___ an aisle/window seat
choose
3) ___ your luggage unattended
leave
4) ___ security
go through
5) ___ to your gate
go
6) ___ your hand luggage in the overhead locker
put
7) ___ your seatbelt
fasten
8) ___ your phone to flight mode
switch
9) ___ the safety demonstration
watch
Question: When you are travelling by Tube, what should you do and what mustn't you do?
Answer: Various answers from students. (Example: You should be aware of people around you; you mustn't eat smelly food.)
📚 Additional Information
💡 Flight Attendant Career:
Flight attendants ensure passenger safety and comfort during flights. The job requires excellent communication skills, multilingual abilities, and emergency training.
Career benefits include travel opportunities, flexible schedules, and meeting people from diverse cultures.
🕌 Read more about Modesty as Human Adornment💡 Modal Verbs Usage:
Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, permission, and ability. Understanding their proper usage is essential for effective English communication.
Different modal verbs have different levels of formality and specific contexts where they are appropriate.
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