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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 3A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "aisle", "baggage", "customs", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
illegal

forbidden by the law

[Adjective]
goods

items made or produced for sale

[noun]
on board

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

[phrase]
aisle

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

[noun]
cabin crew

the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft

[noun]
connecting flight

a flight between two points that involves changing planes and possibly airlines in the middle of the journey

[noun]
direct flight

a flight between two points that takes place without changing planes, but might include stops on the way

[noun]
jet lag

the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones

[noun]
long-haul

traveling over a long distance, particularly when it involves transporting passengers or goods

[Adjective]
flight

the act of traveling in an airplane

[noun]
air travel

a way of transport that involves an aircraft

[noun]
at

used to show a particular place or position

[preposition]
airport

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

[noun]
airport terminal

a building that passengers enter to gain access to the services provided at an airport

[noun]
bag drop

the area where one leaves one's suitcases, bags, etc. to be loaded onto a plane

[noun]
baggage

suitcases or other bags, containing our clothes and things, that we carry when we are traveling

[noun]
to reclaim

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

[Verb]
check-in

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

[noun]
desk

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

[noun]
departure

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

[noun]
to board

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

[Verb]
gate

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

[noun]
runway

a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from

[noun]
security

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

[noun]
airline

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

[noun]
lounge

a comfortable area, often in an airport or hotel, where people can relax, wait, or socialize, typically offering seating, refreshments, and sometimes Wi-Fi

[noun]
flight

the act of traveling in an airplane

[noun]
time

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

[noun]
on time

exactly at the specified or expected time

[Adverb]
boarding

the act of entering an aircraft, ship, train, etc.

[noun]
closed

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

[Adjective]
delayed

happening later than the intended or expected time

[Adjective]
luggage

suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

[noun]
boarding pass

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

[noun]
liquid

a substance such as water that flows freely, unlike a gas or a solid

[noun]
sharp

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

[Adjective]
object

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

[noun]
to scan

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

[Verb]
hand luggage

bags and suitcases with a size and weight that is allowed to be carried onto an airplane

[noun]
business class

a category of travel service offered by airlines, trains, etc., that is better than economy but not as luxurious as first class, particularly for those traveling on business

[noun]
first class

the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

[noun]
to take off

to leave a surface and begin flying

[Verb]
to land

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

[Verb]
to collect

to gather together things from different places or people

[Verb]
row

a group of people or objects placed in a line

[noun]
seat belt

a belt in cars, airplanes, or helicopters that a passenger fastens around themselves to prevent serious injury in case of an accident

[noun]
turbulence

instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

[noun]
to travel

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

[Verb]
trip

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

[noun]
journey

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

[noun]
to check in

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

[Verb]
to drop off

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

[Verb]
to fill in

to write all the information that is needed in a form

[Verb]
to get off

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

[Verb]
to get on

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

[Verb]
baggage claim

the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land

[noun]
customs

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

[noun]
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