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B1+ · Upper-intermediate15 min
Air travel
Learn 5 words for thematic vocabulary: boarding pass, departure gate, hand luggage, layover, check-in desk.
boarding pass /ˈbɔːdɪŋ pɑːs/
посадковий талон, karta pokładowa, Bordkarte, tarjeta de embarque, carte d'embarquement, carta d'imbarco, cartão de embarque, biniş kartı, بطاقة الصعود, 登机牌, 搭乗券, 탑승권, बोर्डिंग पास, κάρτα επιβίβασης, palubní lístek, cartea de îmbarcare, instapkaart, boardingkort, כרטיס עלייה למטוס, ჩასხდომის ბარათი
A document that allows a passenger to board a plane.
“Show your boarding pass before you enter the aircraft.”
departure gate /dɪˈpɑːtʃə ɡeɪt/
вихід на посадку, bramka do wejścia na pokład, Flugsteig, puerta de embarque, porte d'embarquement, cancello d'imbarco, portão de embarque, biniş kapısı, بوابة الصعود, 登机口, 搭乗ゲート, 탑승 게이트, बोर्डिंग गेट, πύλη επιβίβασης, nástupní brána, poarta de imbarcare, instappoort, ombordstigningsgrind, שער העלייה למטוס, ჩასხდომის კარი
The airport exit where passengers board their flight.
“Our departure gate has changed from 12 to 18.”
hand luggage /ˈhænd lʌɡɪdʒ/
ручна поклажа, bagaż podręczny, Handgepäck, equipaje de mano, bagage à main, bagaglio a mano, bagagem de mão, el bagajı, أمتعة اليد, 手提行李, 手荷物, 수하물, हाथ का सामान, χειραποσκευή, příruční zavazadlo, bagaj de mână, handbagage, handbagage, מטען יד, ხელის ბარგი
Bags that passengers take into the aircraft cabin.
“Keep your passport in your hand luggage.”
layover /ˈleɪəʊvə/
пересадка з очікуванням, transfer z oczekiwaniem, Transfer mit Warten, transferencia con espera, transfert avec attente, trasferimento con attesa, transferência com espera, bekleyerek aktarma, نقل مع الانتظار, 转乘等待, 待ちながら乗り換える, 대기하면서 환승하다, प्रतीक्षा के साथ स्थानांतरण, μεταφορά με αναμονή, převod s čekáním, transfer cu așteptare, overstappen met wachten, överföring med väntan, העברה עם המתנה, გადაცემა მოლოდინით
A period spent waiting between connecting flights.
“We have a three-hour layover in Amsterdam.”
check-in desk /ˈtʃek ɪn desk/
стійка реєстрації, recepcja, Empfang, recepción, réception, ricezione, recepção, resepsiyon, استقبال, 接待处, 受付, 리셉션, स्वागत, υποδοχή, příjem, receptie, ontvangst, mottagning, קבלת פנים, მიღება
An airport counter where passengers register and leave their bags.
“The check-in desk opens two hours before the flight.”
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Correct answer: boarding pass
boarding pass: A document that allows a passenger to board a plane. Example: Show your boarding pass before you enter the aircraft.
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Correct answer: departure gate
departure gate: The airport exit where passengers board their flight. Example: Our departure gate has changed from 12 to 18.
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hand luggage: Bags that passengers take into the aircraft cabin. Example: Keep your passport in your hand luggage.
Choose the word: A period spent waiting between connecting flights.
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layover: A period spent waiting between connecting flights. Example: We have a three-hour layover in Amsterdam.
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check-in desk: An airport counter where passengers register and leave their bags. Example: The check-in desk opens two hours before the flight.
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Correct answer: boarding pass
boarding pass: A document that allows a passenger to board a plane. Example: Show your boarding pass before you enter the aircraft.
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Correct answer: departure gate
departure gate: The airport exit where passengers board their flight. Example: Our departure gate has changed from 12 to 18.
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Correct answer: hand luggage
hand luggage: Bags that passengers take into the aircraft cabin. Example: Keep your passport in your hand luggage.
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Correct answer: layover
layover: A period spent waiting between connecting flights. Example: We have a three-hour layover in Amsterdam.
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Correct answer: check-in desk
check-in desk: An airport counter where passengers register and leave their bags. Example: The check-in desk opens two hours before the flight.
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Correct answer: boarding pass
boarding pass: A document that allows a passenger to board a plane. Example: Show your boarding pass before you enter the aircraft.
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Correct answer: departure gate
departure gate: The airport exit where passengers board their flight. Example: Our departure gate has changed from 12 to 18.
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Correct answer: hand luggage
hand luggage: Bags that passengers take into the aircraft cabin. Example: Keep your passport in your hand luggage.
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Correct answer: layover
layover: A period spent waiting between connecting flights. Example: We have a three-hour layover in Amsterdam.
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Correct answer: check-in desk
check-in desk: An airport counter where passengers register and leave their bags. Example: The check-in desk opens two hours before the flight.
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