AIRPORTS and AIR TRAVEL - Grammar Exercises - My Flight to London - Class Writing Practice

Oct 1, 2026

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Airports and Air Travel learning materials centered on “My Flight to London.” The text guides students through vocabulary matching for airport areas and travel terms, then checks comprehension using True/False statements about Adrianna’s journey. Grammar activities focus on past tense forms in a narrative of arriving at the terminal, checking in, passing immigration and security, boarding, and flying. Discussion and writing prompts encourage learners to talk about flying preferences and seat choices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Vocabulary Practice

How Much Do You Understand?

Discuss

Grammar-in-Context

Writing Practice 1

NAME : DATE: AIRPORTS and AIR TRAVEL Question: Do you like to travel by plane? Why? / Why not? 􀁺 Complete the paragraph on the right with the PAST TENSE forms of verbs on the left. B board v. C check-in v. F fasten v. find v. L land v. S serve v. sit v. T take v. take-off v. W wait v. walk v. watch v. My Flight to London Dear Sylvia, Last month was my first time to fly by myself. I was a little nervous, but it was exciting! First, I (1) a taxi to the international airport terminal. Then, I (2) at the check-in counter and (3) to the departure lounge at Gate 64. I was early, so I didn’t have to wait a long time to go through immigration and security. I (4)_____________ in the departure lounge for about 25 minutes and then I showed my passport and boarding pass before I (5)_____________ the plane. After I boarded the plane, I walked along the aisle and (6)_____________ my seat , and then I (7)_____________ down and (8)_____________ my seat belt. I was lucky because my seat was a window seat, so I could look outside as the plane (9)_____________. After a few hours, the flight attendants (10) us dinner, and then I talked to the passenger sitting next to me. His name was Leonardo, and I was surprised to find out that he was also traveling to London to study English for the summer. Finally, I (11) an action movie, and then our plane (12) soon after that. It was a great experience, and I made a lot of friends during my six weeks in England. I’lle-mail you again after I fly back to Italy next Saturday. See you soon! Love, Adrianna 􀀭 (about 225 words) Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use. © RDobie NAME : DATE: AIRPORTS and AIR TRAVEL My Flight to London Vocabulary Practice 􀁺 Match the words on the left with the meanings on the right. 1. airport terminal A. a place where passengers wait to get on a plane 2. aisle B. the building where air passengers arrive 3. check-in C. someone who travels by plane, train (etc.); not the pilot or driver 4. departure lounge [D.](D. place)[ place](D. place) between a row of seats where you can walk 5. gate E. place to check passengers for guns, illegal things 6. immigration F. the place where passengers get on or off a plane 7. passenger G. place where your passport or visa is checked [8.](8. security)[ security](8. security) H. the action of showing your passport and flight information at an airport counter or desk How Much Do You Understand? 􀁺 Write ‘T’ (True) or ‘F ’ (False) next to each statement. 1. The paragraph is all about Adrianna’s summer in London. 2. Adrianna went to Gate 64 and then checked-in at the check-in counter. 3. She waited for almost half an hour in the departure lounge. 4. She sat down in an aisle seat. 5. She watched an action movie after she ate dinner. 6. She wants to fly back to England next Saturday. Discuss 􀁺 Ask and answer the following questions with your classmates. 1. What are some good things about traveling by air? 2. What are some bad things about traveling by air? 3. Do you prefer an ‘aisle seat’ or a ‘window seat’? Why? 4. When was the last time you traveled by air? Did you enjoy your flight? Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use. © RDobie NAME : DATE: AIRPORTS and AIR TRAVEL My Flight to London Grammar-in-Context 􀁺 Complete the paragraph by circling the correct words. Last month was my first time to fly by myself. I was a little nervous, but it was exciting! First, I (1)_______ a taxi to the international airport terminal. Then, I checked-in at the check-in counter and (2) to the departure lounge at Gate 64. I (3) , so I (4) have to wait a long time to go through immigration and security. I waited in the departure lounge (5) about 25 minutes and then I showed my passport and boarding pass before I boarded the plane. (6) I boarded the plane, I walked along the aisle and found my seat,

FAQs

What vocabulary is practiced in this lesson?

The lesson matches airport-related words such as airport terminal, aisle, check-in, departure lounge, gate, immigration, security, and passenger with their meanings.

Which grammar focus is used in “My Flight to London”?

Students complete sentences using the correct past tense forms, including actions like taking a taxi, checking in, waiting, boarding, and fastening a seat belt.

What do the comprehension statements test?

The True/False section checks details from Adrianna’s trip, including the gate she used, how long she waited, where she sat, and what she did after dinner.

Oct 1, 2026

Uploaded by nayy☆