LISTEN with understanding
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RESPOND verbally with your thoughts
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ANNOUNCING BOARDING AT THE GATE
Listen & Respond
What Did They Say?
Which flight is boarding now?
Idiom
Call it a day – To stop working for now.
Example: After hours of waiting, they decided to call it a day.
Phrasal Verb
Check in – To register before boarding or staying.
Example: They checked in at the hotel front desk.
Challenging Vocabulary
Hectic – Very busy or rushed.
Example: The airport was hectic during the holiday season.
PIE Practice
Pronunciation: Practice “hectic” (HEK-tik).
Intonation:
“Please check in first.” (Stress please)
“Please check in first.” (Stress first)
Expression: Use “check in” for airports or hotels.
Your Turn
Say: “I need to check in before my flight.”
Can you describe a hectic situation you’ve experienced?
Transcript of Recording
Audio Passage
“Attention passengers: Flight 512 to Los Angeles is now boarding at Gate 12. Please have your boarding passes and identification ready. We ask that families with small children and those needing extra assistance check in first. After that, we will board by group number. Our crew is working hard to make sure everything runs smoothly, so we kindly ask for your cooperation. Travel can sometimes feel a little hectic, but following the boarding process helps us stay on schedule. Once again, Flight 512 to Los Angeles is now boarding at Gate 12. Thank you for your patience, and we wish you a pleasant journey.”