Dialogue 3.Going through security.

Dialogue 2. Passport Control

A. Good morning. Can I see your passport?

B. Here you are.

A. Thank you very much. Are you a tourist or on business?

B. I'm a tourist.

A. That's fine. Have a pleasant stay.

B. Thank you.

A: Please lay your bags flat on the conveyor belt, and use the bins for small objects.

B: Do I need to take my laptop out of the bag?

A: Yes, you do. Take off your hat and your shoes, too.

(B. walks through the metal detector)

[BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP]

A: Please step back. Do you have anything in your pockets – keys, cell phone, loose change?

B: I don’t think so. Let me try taking off my belt.

A: Okay, come on through.

(B. goes through the metal detector again)

A: You’re all set! Have a nice flight.

Situation 4: On the plane

Flight attendant: Chicken or pasta?

Passenger: Sorry?

Flight attendant: Would you like chicken or pasta?

Passenger: I’ll have the chicken.

Flight attendant: Anything to drink?

Passenger: What kind of soda do you have?

Flight attendant: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, and Dr. Pepper.

Passenger: A Diet Coke, no ice, please.

Flight attendant: Here you go.

Passenger: Thanks.

Conversation Tips:

If you didn’t understand what the flight attendant said, you can say Sorry? or Pardon? to ask him or her to repeat it.

If you want to ask for something, you can use the phrase “Can I have…” For example:

Can I have a blanket?

Can I have a pair of headphones?

(or: Can I have a headset?)

Can I have some extra napkins?

Can I have some water?

Can I have a decaf coffee?