[AW AV-02-14:
illustration of open
cargo door – vehicle
loaded with pallets]
[AW AV-02-15:
illustration of
empty baggage
conveyor belt to
plane and/or loading
by hand from truck
and steps.]
[AW AV-02-16:
illustration of
steps being brought
towards the plane/
passengers waiting
in walkway.
[AW AV-02-17:
illustration of
view through window
of control tower
– plane with lower
hatch/access door
wide open.]
[AW AV-02-18:
illustration
of oil patch on
apron/stand.]
[AW AV-02-19:
illustration of
airliner tires; a
set of chocks has
been dropped and is
in the way.]
PRONUNCIATION
10
Put the words in the correct column.
cargo
•
control
•
unload
•
problem
•
something
•
pitot
•
delay
•
•
•
•
cargo control
Listen and check your answers.
INTERACTIONS
11
Work with a partner. Look at the pictures. Ask ATC for a delay in start-up. Explain why.
1
2
3
You are a controller. Give advice to the pilot.
4
5
6
12
Work with a partner to practise an exchange between a transatlantic pilot and a controller.
USEFUL
PHRASES
Asking for more time
Can we have more time?
Can we delay until 05?
We need 20 minutes.
Giving a reason
We have a problem with the
cargo door.
There’s something wrong with
the conveyor belt.
Saying what you’re going to do
We’re going to try to fix it.
We’re going to unload the
plane.
USEFUL
PHRASES
Saying there’s a problem
Speedbird 267, departure delayed until 25.
Cessna 945, check your pitot cover.
KE242, I can see a hatch open.
Requesting action
Can someone move the chocks, please?
Is someone going to clean that up?
PARTNER FILES
Partner A File 2, p. 70
Partner B File 9, p. 72
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AUDIO
UNIT
2
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