Speaking

Conversation Questions: “Airplanes”. Work with a partner and discuss these questions:

1. How old were you when you went on your first flight? Where did you go?

2. Do you like to travel by airplane?

3. What was the longest flight you have ever taken?

4. What seat do you prefer: window, center or aisle?

5. What are three things you're supposed to do before the flight takes off?

6. What do you like to do during the flight? Does the plane provide anything to do to pass the time?

7. What do you do when you experience turbulence?

8. What should be done with obese people who practically take up two seats?

9. Can you sleep during the flight?

10. Have you ever seen a female pilot? Why do you think most pilots are men?

11. Would you like to be a flight attendant? What are the benefits and /or downfalls?

12. Are most flight attendants female? Is being a flight attendant considered a good job in your country? What do you think are the qualifications?

13. Are planes really safer than cars? (A study shows that flying is 176 times safer than walking, 15 times safer than driving and 300 times safer than a motorbike).

14. What are the advantages of traveling by airplane? What are the disadvantages?

15. Do you know someone who is afraid of flying in an airplane?

16. What questions should you ask when buying airplane tickets?

17. What is a charter flight?

18. What things can you see in an airport?

19. What questions do they ask you when you check-in at the airport?

20. What questions do they ask you when going through immigration and customs at the airport?