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C. Read the text and answer the questions.

1. What does the writer find most challenging
about his job?

2. What do other people usually think is the worst
thing about being a flight attendant?
3. Does he work more often on domestic or
international flights?
4. When is the best time to fly if you want cheap
airfares?
5. What was the issue with the businessman’s
boarding card?
6. What does he say is difficult when working on
the check-in desk?

D. Correct the sentences.
1. As a flight attendant, your timetable is the
same from week to week.
2. More people fly during term-time than during
peak times.
3. Passengers are often quite rude.
4. He doesn’t understand why people buy so
many souvenirs and gifts.

E. Complete the questions with the words from the boxes and discuss them with a partner.

airfares aisle boarding card complimentary domestic excess baggage

jet lag turbulence
1. Have you ever been on a flight when there’s been ?
How did you feel?
2. Think about your nearest airport. Where can people go to on a
flight?
3. What advice would you give someone to help avoid ?
4. What services would you expect on a long-haul flight?
5. How much do you think people should pay per kilo for their ?
6. What are the advantages and possible problems of having your
on your phone?
7. Do you think should be cheaper or more expensive than
a train ticket for the same distance?
8. When you travel by plane or train, do you prefer a window or
seat? Why?

F. Work in pairs. Read the motto between
the pictures and discuss the following questions.
1. What do you think it means?

2. Do you agree with it?

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