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Lesson Objectives
- Students will be able to describe the process of boarding a plane using appropriate vocabulary.
- Students will understand airport security rules regarding carry-on luggage and restricted items.
- Students will develop reading comprehension skills through short questions and multiple-choice exercises.
- Students will enrich their vocabulary with words related to air travel and airport procedures.
- Students will practice using correct forms of words through prefix and suffix exercises.
- Students will be able to complete fill-in-the-blank activities to reinforce understanding of the lesson context.
- Where are Mita, Zara, and Mr. and Mrs. Islam sitting?
- a) At the airport gate
- b) At the train station
- c) At the lounge
- d) In the plane
- What does Mr. Islam ask Mita and Zara?
- a) If they have their passports
- b) If they are hungry
- c) If they are carrying any liquids, lotions, gels or creams
- d) If they are ready to board
- What item does Mita say she is carrying?
- a) A bottle of water
- b) A hairbrush
- c) A small lip gel
- d) A lotion
- What happens if someone carries more than 100 ml of liquid in hand luggage?
- a) They are allowed to board
- b) Security officials will seize and throw it away
- c) They can give it to another passenger
- d) It will be stored in the cockpit
- What kind of seat does Mita get on the plane?
- a) Aisle seat
- b) Middle seat
- c) Pilot seat
- d) Window seat
- Who sits beside Mita on the plane?
- a) Mr. Islam
- b) Mrs. Islam
- c) Zara
- d) A stranger
- Where do Mita and her family wait after security checking?
- a) In the enclosed area
- b) At the gate
- c) At the lounge
- d) At the baggage claim
- Where are Mita and her family sitting before the flight?
- What kind of luggage do they all have with them?
- What question does Mr Islam ask Mita and Zara?
- What is the rule for carrying liquids in hand luggage?
- What do the officials do with unauthorized liquids?
- Where are Mita, Zara, and Mr. and Mrs. Islam sitting?
- a) At the airport gate
- b) At the train station
- c) At the lounge ✅
- d) In the plane
- What does Mr. Islam ask Mita and Zara?
- a) If they have their passports
- b) If they are hungry
- c) If they are carrying any liquids, lotions, gels or creams ✅
- d) If they are ready to board
- What item does Mita say she is carrying?
- a) A bottle of water
- b) A hairbrush
- c) A small lip gel ✅
- d) A lotion
- What happens if someone carries more than 100 ml of liquid in hand luggage?
- a) They are allowed to board
- b) Security officials will seize and throw it away ✅
- c) They can give it to another passenger
- d) It will be stored in the cockpit
- What kind of seat does Mita get on the plane?
- a) Aisle seat
- b) Middle seat
- c) Pilot seat
- d) Window seat ✅
- Who sits beside Mita on the plane?
- a) Mr. Islam
- b) Mrs. Islam
- c) Zara ✅
- d) A stranger
- Where do Mita and her family wait after security checking?
- a) In the enclosed area ✅
- b) At the gate
- c) At the lounge
- d) At the baggage claim
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Where are Mita and her family sitting before the flight?
Mita and her family are sitting at the lounge before the flight. -
What kind of luggage do they all have with them?
They all have hand luggage with them. -
What question does Mr Islam ask Mita and Zara?
Mr Islam asks if they are carrying any liquid, lotion, gel, or cream in their carry-on luggage. -
What is the rule for carrying liquids in hand luggage?
Liquids over 100 ml are not allowed in hand luggage and must be placed in checked-in luggage. -
What do the officials do with unauthorized liquids?
The officials seize and throw away unauthorized liquids during baggage checking.
Unit 6: Lesson 4: Boarding the Plane
Mita, Zara, Mr and Mrs Islam all sit at the lounge. They all have hand luggage with them. Mr Islam asks, "Mita, Zara, are you two carrying any liquid, lotion, gel or cream in your carry-on luggage?"
"I have a small lip gel in it. Why Uncle?"
"Well, if it is a very small one, there is no problem. But if you've more than 100 ml, you have to put it in the checked-in luggage. These are not allowed on board in hand luggage. For security reasons, the officials who do the baggage checking will seize and throw them away."
Mita, Zara, Jhuma Islam and Mazharul Islam go through the security checking and wait in the enclosed area. All the formalities are done. Now they are waiting to board the plane.
Mita, Zara and her parents board the plane after their row number is announced. Mita gets a window seat. Her seat number is F23 C. Zara sits beside her on an aisle seat and her parents sit behind them.
Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| Lounge | Luggage | Carry-on |
| Liquid | Lotion | Gel |
| Cream | Security | Seize |
| Board | Aisle | Seat |
Multiple Choice Questions
Short Questions
Fill in the Blanks
Mita, Zara, Mr and Mrs __________ sit at the lounge with their hand __________. Mr Islam asks if they are carrying any __________, lotion, gel or cream. Mita replies she has a small lip __________. Mr Islam explains that more than __________ ml of such items must go in the checked-in luggage. Security __________ will seize and throw them away if found in hand luggage. Later, they all go through security __________ and wait in the enclosed area before __________ the plane.
Suffix and Prefix Exercise
Mita was __________ (care) about packing her bag. Mr Islam was __________ (help) and explained the rule clearly. Liquids over 100 ml are __________ (allow) in hand luggage. The officials are very __________ (security) conscious. Such rules are for __________ (safe) reasons. After the formalities, they waited __________ (patient) to board the plane. Mita was __________ (excite) to get a window seat.
Answers
Word Details
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Lounge (Noun) | A public room in a hotel, airport, or club for waiting or relaxing | Bengali: বিশ্রামাগার | IPA: /laʊndʒ/ | They sat at the lounge while waiting for their flight. |
| Luggage (Noun) | Bags and suitcases that you take with you when you travel | Bengali: লাগেজ | IPA: /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ | They had all their hand luggage with them at the lounge. |
| Carry-on (Noun) | A small bag that a passenger is allowed to take into the aircraft cabin | Bengali: হাতব্যাগ | IPA: /ˈkæri ɒn/ | She kept a lip gel in her carry-on luggage. |
| Liquid (Noun) | A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume | Bengali: তরল | IPA: /ˈlɪkwɪd/ | Liquids over 100 ml are not allowed in hand luggage. |
| Lotion (Noun) | A thick, smooth liquid applied to the skin | Bengali: লোশন | IPA: /ˈləʊʃ(ə)n/ | You can't take large bottles of lotion in your carry-on. |
| Gel (Noun) | A jelly-like substance used for styling hair or moisturizing skin | Bengali: জেল | IPA: /dʒel/ | Mita had a small lip gel in her bag. |
| Cream (Noun) | A thick substance used on the skin or in cooking | Bengali: ক্রিম | IPA: /kriːm/ | Skin cream is also restricted in hand luggage if over 100 ml. |
| Security (Noun) | Measures taken to stay safe and prevent danger | Bengali: নিরাপত্তা | IPA: /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ | They went through security checking before boarding. |
| Seize (Verb) | To take something quickly and hold it firmly | Bengali: জব্দ করা | IPA: /siːz/ | The officials may seize any restricted item during security check. |
| Board (Verb) | To get on or enter a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | Bengali: ওঠা | IPA: /bɔːd/ | They boarded the plane when their row number was called. |
| Aisle (Noun) | A passage between rows of seats in a plane, theater, or church | Bengali: মধ্যবর্তী রাস্তা | IPA: /aɪl/ | Zara got an aisle seat beside Mita. |
| Seat (Noun) | A thing made or used for sitting on | Bengali: আসন | IPA: /siːt/ | Mita got a window seat on the plane. |
Multiple Choice Questions
Short Questions with Answers
Fill in the Blanks - Answer Key
Mita, Zara, Mr and Mrs Islam sit at the lounge with their hand luggage. Mr Islam asks if they are carrying any liquid, lotion, gel or cream. Mita replies she has a small lip gel. Mr Islam explains that more than 100 ml of such items must go in the checked-in luggage. Security officials will seize and throw them away if found in hand luggage. Later, they all go through security checking and wait in the enclosed area before boarding the plane.
Suffix and Prefix Answer
Mita was careful about packing her bag. Mr Islam was helpful and explained the rule clearly. Liquids over 100 ml are disallowed in hand luggage. The officials are very security-conscious. Such rules are for safety reasons. After the formalities, they waited patiently to board the plane. Mita was excited to get a window seat.
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