Useful English Phrases-Airport 机场实用会话

Useful English Phrases at the Airport and on the Airplane 1) Buying a ticket(MP3-1)∙ I'd like to reserve two seats to New York.∙ Will that be one way or round trip?∙ How much is a round trip ticket?∙ It's $819. Will you pay by check or by credit card?∙ Here's my Visa Card. Can we get an aisle seat please?∙ You can choose your seat when you check in.2) Checking In(MP3-2)∙Can I see your ticket, please?∙Do you have your passport with you?∙Do you have an e-ticket?∙Have you paid your airport improvement fee/tax?∙I'm afraid your passport has expired.∙Do you have a second piece of identification?∙I'll need to see your child's birth certificate.∙Do you require special assistance? (example a “wheelchair”)∙How many bags are you checking?∙Will you be bringing a carry-on bag?∙I'm afraid that bag exceeds the size restrictions.∙Did you pack your bags yourself?∙Would you like an aisle or a window seat?∙Would you like a wheelchair?∙You'll board at Gate 7.∙Please be at the gate thirty minutes before your scheduled flight.∙Do you need any tags for your luggage?∙Your flight is expected to take off on time.Problems you may hear: (MP3-3)∙Your baggage is overweight. (Remove some contents or pay a fine.)∙Your carry-on luggage is too large.∙Your flight is delayed. (It’s late.)∙Your flight has been cancelled. (You must rebook a new flight)∙Your connecting flight/connection has been cancelled/is delayed.∙Your flight has been delayed by one hour.∙Flight 87B to Toronto has been cancelled.∙I'm afraid you're too late to check-in.∙Your flight is overbooked. Would you be interested in giving up your seat?∙Enjoy your flight.Questions YOU may need to ask: (MP3-4)Is my flight on time?When should I be at the gate?Where is the boarding gate?Where is the washroom?Can I get a window seat?Is there somewhere to eat?Can I get a coffee at the gate?Is my connection on time?Where do I collect my baggage?Where can I find a taxi?Where is the departure gate?Where is the arrival gate?Where is the check-in desk for ….airlines?Where is the domestics level?Where is the international level?Sample Conversation (MP3-5)Check-inHello. Are you flying to St. Martin today?Assistant:Passenger: Yes, I have my ticket here.Check-inGreat. I'll need to see your passport as well.Assistant:Passenger: I have an e-ticket. Uh...is this the part you need?Check-inActually I just need your name and I can find you on the computer. Assistant:Passenger: Oh OK. It's Bates. Frank Bates.Check-inAssistant:Great. Here we are. Oh, you're traveling with an infant today. Passenger: Yes, my daughter Mia. She's 14 months.Check-in Assistant: Okay. I'll need to see your daughter's birth certificate to prove that she is under two years of age.Passenger: Here you are. Say, would we be able to get an aisle seat? I may have to walk her around if she gets fussy.Check-inAssistant:Sure. I'll put you near the washroom too. Passenger: Thanks. Can I take my stroller to the gate?Check-in Assistant: Yes, we'll check it in the over-sized luggage after you board. Are you just checking these two bags today?Passenger: Yes, I'll take my knapsack as my carry-on. Check-inAssistant:Did you pack these bags yourself? Passenger: Yes.Check-in Assistant: Okay. Here is your boarding pass. Be at the gate one hour prior to boarding time. You will be able to preboard because you are traveling with an infant. Our flight crew will have some special instructions for take-off and landing.Pre-boarding Announcement 开始登机(MP3-6)“Good afternoon passengers. This is the pre-boarding announcement for flight 89B to Rome. We are now inviting those passengers with small children, and any passengers requiring special assistance, to begin boarding at this time. Please have your boarding pass and identification ready. Regular boarding will begin inapproximately ten minutes time. Thank you.”Final Boarding Announcement 最后登机通知 (MP3-7)“This is the final boarding call for passengers Erin and Fred Collins booked on flight 372A to Kansas City. Please proceed to gate 3 immediately. The finalchecks are being completed and the captain will order for the doors of the aircraft to close in approximately five minutes time. I repeat. This is the final boarding call for Erin and Fred Col lins. Thank you.”Pre-flight Announcement 欢迎登机 (MP3-8)“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard Flight 4B7 with service from Hong Kong to San Francisco. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes time. We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in theoverhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in theupright position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices,including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of theflight. Thank you for choosing Mountain Airlines. Enjoy your flight.”3) On the Airplane在飞机上 (MP3-9)Captain's Announcement 机长发言“Good afternoon passengers. This is your captain speaking. First I'd like to welcome everyone on Rightwing Flight 86A. We are currently cruising at analtitude of 33, 000 feet at an airspeed of 400 miles per hour. The time is 1:25 pm.The weather looks good and with the tailwind on our side we are expecting to land in London approximately fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. The weather in London is clear and sunny, with a high of 25 degrees for this afternoon. If the weathercooperates we should get a great view of the city as we descend. The cabin crewwill be coming around in about twenty minutes time to offer you a light snack and beverage, and the inflight movie will begin shortly after that. I'll talk to you again before we reach our destination. Until then, sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the flight.”Boarding 已登机的注意事项 (MP3-10)This announcement is usually made while the aircraft is parked at the gate and the last passengers are boarding.“Ladies and gen tlemen, the Captain has turned on the Fasten Seat Beltsign. If you haven’t already done so, please stow your carry-on luggageunderneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin. Please take yourseat and fasten your seat belt. And also make sure your seat back andfolding trays are in their full upright position.If you are seated next to an emergency exit, please read carefully thespecial instructions card located by your seat. If you do not wish toperform the functions described in the event of an emergency, please ask aflight attendant to reseat you.At this time, we request that all mobile phones, pagers, radios and remotecontrolled toys be turned off for the full duration of the flight, as theseitems might interfere with the navigational and communication equipmenton this aircraft. We request that all other electronic devices be turned offuntil we fly above 10,000 feet. We will notify you when it is safe to usesuch devices.We remind you that this is a non-smoking flight. Smoking is prohibitedon the entire aircraft, including the lavatories. Tampering with, disablingor destroying the lavatory smoke detectors is prohibited by law.If you have any questions about our flight today, please don’t hesitate toask one of our flight attendants. Thank you.”Door closure 関舱(MP3-11)Usually before the door is closed, or while it is closed, this announcement is made.“Ladies and gentlemen, this is/my name is X and I’m your chief flightattendant. On behalf of (Captain Z and) the entire crew, welcomeaboard ??? Airlines flight ???, non-stop service from ??? to ??? (thencontinuing on to ???).Our flight time will be of ??? hours and ??? minutes. We will be flying atan altitude of ??? feet/meters at a ground speed of ??? miles perhour/kilometers per hour.At this time, make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their fullupright position. Also make sure your seat belt is correctly fastened. Also,we advise you that as of this moment, any electronic equipment must beturned off. Thank you.”When the door is closed and the aircraft is about to pushback, the Captain or the Chief flight attendant will make an announcement intended to the flight attendants.“Flight attendants/Cabin Crew, please prepare for gate departure.”“Flight attendants/Cabin Crew, doors on automatic, c ross-check and report.Thank you.”Safety Briefing-1 安全展示(MP3-12)“Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the crew I ask that you please direct your attention to the monitors above as we review the emergency procedures. There are six emergency exits on this aircraft. Take a minute to locate the exit closest to you.Note that the nearest exit may be behind you. Count the number of rows to this exit.Should the cabin experience sudden pressure loss, stay calm and listen forinstructions from the cabin crew. Oxygen masks will drop down from above your seat. Place the mask over your mouth and nose, like this. Pull the strap to tighten it.If you are traveling with children, make sure that your own mask is on first before helping your children. In the unlikely event of an emergency landing andevacuation, leave your carry-on items behind. Life rafts are located below yourseats and emergency lighting will lead you to your closest exit and slide. We askthat you make sure that all carry-on luggage is stowed away safely during the flight.While we wait for take off, please take a moment to review the safety data card in the seat pocket in front of you.”Safety Briefing-2 安全展示 (MP3-13) (自此来不及录音,等您回来后肯定都录好了)Depending on the type of aircraft and presence of a video system, this announcement will be made.“Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to direct your attention to the televisionmonitors. We will be showing our safety demonstration and would like thenext few minutes of your complete attention.”If there is no video system and the flight attendants do the demonstration themselves in the aisles, the announcement might be as follows.“Now we request your full attention as the flight attendants demonstratethe safety features of this aircraft”.Either on the video screen, or live, the safety demonstration might sound like this. If it is a video presentation, it usually starts with a friendly welcome from the airline, the reminder of the seat belt sign currently illuminated, the seat back and tray table restriction, as well as the carry-on luggage.“When the seat belt sign illuminates, you must fasten your seat belt.Insert the metal fittings one into the other, and tighten by pulling on theloose end of the strap. To release your seat belt, lift the upper portion ofthe buckle. We suggest that you keep your seat belt fastened throughoutthe flight, as we may experience turbulence.There are several emergency exits on this aircraft (??? forward, ??? aft,and ??? over each wing.) Please take a few moments now to locate yournearest exit. In some cases, your nearest exit may be behind you. If weneed to evacuate the aircraft, floor-level lighting will guide you towardsthe exit. Doors can be opened by moving the handle in the direction of thearrow. Each door is equipped with an inflatable slide which may also bedetached and used as a life raft.Oxygen and the air pressure are always being monitored. In the event of adecompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you.To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it firmlyover your nose and mouth, secure the elastic band behind your head, andbreathe normally. Although the bag does not inflate, oxygen is flowing tothe mask. If you are travelling with a child or someone who requiresassistance, secure your mask on first, and then assist the other person.Keep your mask on until a uniformed crew member advises you to removeit.In the event of an emergency, please assume the bracing position. (Leanforward with your hands on top of your head and your elbows against yourthighs. Ensure your feet are flat on the floor.)A life vest is located in a pouch under your seat or between the armrests.When instructed to do so, open the plastic pouch and remove the vest. Slipit over your head. Pass the straps around your waist and adjust at the front.To inflate the vest, pull firmly on the red cord, only when leaving theaircraft. If you need to refill the vest, blow into the mouthpieces. Use thewhistle and light to attract attention. (Also, your seat bottom cushion canbe used as a flotation device. Pull the cushion from the seat, slip your armsinto the straps, and hug the cushion to your chest.)The following electronic devices (calculators, CD players, laptopcomputers) may be used when the seat belt sign is off, or when permittedby your crew. Cellular/mobile telephones, remote-controlled toys or anyelectronic device operating with an antenna must be turned off at all times.We remind you that this is a non-smoking flight. Tampering with,disabling, or destroying the smoke detectors located in the lavatories isprohibited by law.You will find this and all the other safety information in the card locatedin the seat pocket in front of you. We strongly suggest you read it beforetake-off. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of ourcrew members. We wish you all an enjoyable flight.”Take-off/ascent 起飞与起飞之后(MP3-14)Usually, the Captain will make a small briefing before take-off, sometimes indicating the priority for take-off (e.g. “We are third in priority for take-off, we should depart in about five minutes”). But there is always an announcement lik e: “Flight attendants, prepare for take-off please.”“Cabin crew, please take your seats for take-off.”Within a minute after take-off, an announcement may be made reminding passengers to keep their seatbelts fastened.After passing above clouds or turbulence, the Captain will turn off the Fasten Seat Belt sign, but usually, the aircraft is still climbing to its cruising altitude. The flight attendants will then invite the passengers to release their seat belts if needed.“Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned off the Fasten Seat Beltsign, and you may now move around the cabin. However we alwaysrecommend to keep your seat belt fastened while you’re seated. You maynow turn on your electronic devices such as calculators, CD players andlaptop computers.In a few moments, the flight attendants will be passing around the cabin tooffer you hot or cold drinks, as well as breakfast/dinner/supper/a lightmeal/a snack. Alcoholic drinks are also available at a nominal charge/withour compliments. (On long flights with inflight entertainment: Also, wewill be showing you our video presentation.) Now, sit back, relax, andenjoy the flight. Thank you.”Turbulence 乱流(MP3-15)Occasionally, turbulence may occur during a flight. The seat belt sign will turn on and, in case of moderate to severe turbulence ahead, the flight crew will make a brief announcement.“Flight attendants/Cabin crew, please be seated.”Shortly after the seat belt sign illuminates, this announcement will be made.“Ladies and gentlemen, the Capt ain has turned on the fasten seat belt sign.We are now crossing a zone of turbulence. Please return your seats andkeep your seat belts fastened. Thank you.”Descent/final 开始下降(MP3-16)Before, or during the descent, the Captain will usually make an announcement with local time and temperature at the destination airport, and time left until arrival. It is followed by an announcement from the flight attendant.“Ladies and gent lemen, as we start our descent, please make sure yourseat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. Make sureyour seat belt is securely fastened and all carry-on luggage is stowedunderneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Please turn offall electronic devices until we are safely parked at the gate. Thank you.”To indicate the landing clearance or final approach, the Captain will either make the following announcement and/or blink the No Smoking sign.“Flight attendants, prepare for landing please.”“Cabin crew, please take your seats for landing.”It is immediately followed by an announcement by a flight attendant.“Ladies and gentlemen, we have just been cleared to land at the ???airport. Please make sure one last time your seat belt is securely fastened.The flight attendants are currently passing around the cabin to make a finalcompliance check and pick up any remaining cups and glasses. Thankyou.”Landing 降落(MP3-17)After touchdown, and as the aircraft is turning off the active runway and taxiing to the gate, the flight attendant will do one last announcement.“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to ??? Airport. Local time is ??? and thetemperature is ???.For your safety and comfort, we ask that you please remain seated withyour seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the Fasten Seat Beltsign. This will indicate that we have parked at the gate and that it is safefor you to move about.Please check around your seat for any personal belongings you may havebrought onboard with you and please use caution when opening theoverhead bins, as heavy articles may have shifted around during the flight.If you require deplaning assistance, please remain in your seat until allother passengers have deplaned. One of our crew members will then bepleased to assist you.We remind you to please wait until inside the terminal to use anyelectronic devices (or to smoke in the designated areas.)On behalf of ??? Airlines a nd the entire crew, I’d like to thank you forjoining us on this trip and we are looking forward to seeing you on boardagain in the near future. Have a nice day/evening/night/stay!”Flying Attendants乘务员: (MP3-18)∙ Would you like something to drink?∙ Could I have Coke with no ice?∙ Here you are. Please fill out this form before the plane lands.∙ It's a Customs and Immigration form. You will use that in the airport before you can enter the country.You:∙ What is this form for?4) The Arrival抵达(MP3-19)∙ Thank you for flying East West Airlines!∙ It was our pleasure and we hope to see you again.5) Getting through Customs过海关(MP3-20)∙ Do you have anything to declare?∙ I just have one bottle of wine. It's a gift for my friend.∙ How much wine is in the bottle?∙ It contains 750ml.∙ That's fine. Have a nice stay.6) Getting your luggage 取行李(MP3-21)∙ At which carrousel will our luggage be?∙ At number 5, over there.∙ Great! I'll get a cart right away.∙ Be sure you have your luggage ticket.∙ Yes, it's right here attached to my plane ticket.7) Going through Immigration过移民局 (MP3-22)∙ What's in the small bag?∙ I have a laptop computer and some books.∙ Could you open it please and turn on your computer.∙ Sure. It will take a few moments to boot up.∙ Okay, everything seems okay. You can go.8) Get out!出机场(MP3-23)∙ Excuse me, where can I get a taxi?∙ Go down to the end of the hall and the taxis are waiting just outside.∙ Thank you!11。