Practice English with us! This exercise is designed for flight attendants and airplane cabin crew. It will help you develop stronger communication skills in English. A passenger wants some information from you. Choose the most natural-sounding response:
LEVEL: Medium

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1. Why is the flight being delayed?<br>
  We're waiting for clearance. We'll be taking off shortly.<br>
  We will be passing out headphones shortly.<br>
  Would you like some peanuts?
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2. Am I going to miss my connecting flight?<br>
  You have to transfer to terminal 3.<br>
  What time is your flight?<br>
  We will be arriving in 20 minutes.
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3. Can I get a Coke?<br>
  Of course with ice?<br>
  I'll add ice?<br>
  Of course, would you like ice with that?
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4. My headphones are not working!<br>
  Let me get you another pair.<br>
  We'll be coming around soon with drinks.<br>
  Let me get you another pear.

5. 
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6. Can I use the lavatories in first-class?<br>
  We have four lavatories.<br>
  I'm sorry but those lavatories are for first-class passengers only.<br>
  Would you like an extra blanket?<br><br>

7. Would it be possible to change/switch seats?<br>
  It may be possible, but we'll have to wait until the plane takes off and the captain turns off the seatbelt sign.<br>
  Yes, this is your assigned seat.<br>
  Please make sure you stow your belongings in the overhead compartment.
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8. How long before we land?<br>
  We will be coming around with a snack soon.<br>
  We will be landing in about 20 minutes.<br>
  Yes, it's a very long flight, isn't it?<br><br>

9. I just want to stretch my legs.<br>
  Would you like something to drink?<br>
  You'll be able to do that as soon as the captain turns off the seatbelt sign. For now, please remain seated.<br>
  Would you like a blanket?<br><br>

10. I requested a vegetarian meal.<br>
  Alright - Chicken or fish?<br>
  No, the choice is chicken or fish.<br>
  Alright - Let me go check if it's there.<br><br>


1: We're waiting for clearance. We'll be taking off shortly.<br><br>

2: What time is your flight?<br><br>

3: Of course, would you like ice with that?<br><br>

4: Let me get you another pair.<br><br>

5: You didn't choose an answer. Please try again.<br><br>

6: You didn't choose an answer. Please try again.<br><br>

7: It may be possible, but we'll have to wait until the plane takes off and the captain turns off the seatbelt sign.<br><br>

8: We will be landing in about 20 minutes.<br><br>

9: You'll be able to do that as soon as the captain turns off the seatbelt sign. For now, please remain seated.<br><br>

10: Alright - Let me go check if it's there.<br>
Acronyms<br><br>


TT = Total [Flight] Time<br>
CA = Captain<br>
FO = First Officer<br>
FE = Flight Engineer<br>
CFI = Certified Flight Instructor<br>
II = Instrument Instructor<br>
MEI = Multiengine Instructor<br>
ASEL = Airplane Single Engine Land<br>
ATP = Airline Transport Pilot<br>
A&P = Aircraft And Powerplant Mechanic<br>