1. E143 觀光英語 Ⅰ Basic English Conversation for tourists
Lesson 5
At the Airport (III): Reconfirm and Standby
機場實用對話(III)：機位再確認及候補

2. Useful Vocabulary and Phrases
animal product ['GnKmT 'prZdKkt] (np) the product that is made of animals 動物類製品
arrival [K'raIvT] (n.) an act of reaching a place, especially at the end of a journey　抵達

3. Useful Vocabulary and Phrases
declare [dI'klAr] (v.) to tell the customs officers about dutiable goods brought into a country　申報
delay [dI'le] (v.) to be slow or late　延遲
inspection [In'spAkBKn] (n.) an act of examination or inspecting　檢驗

4. Useful Vocabulary and Phrases
on time [Zn taIm] (adv.) neither late nor early; punctually　準時
prohibit [prK'hIbIt] (v.) to forbid by laws, rules, or regulations　禁止
reconfirm [rikKn'fSm] (v.) to make sure of something again　再確認

5. Conversation Jenny: Is this plane taking off on time, please?
Staff: Not yet.
Jenny: How long will we be delayed, if I may ask?
Staff: There will be a thirty-minute delay, so the flight will be boarding in around an hour.

6. Sentence Drills--Delay
Asian Airline at gate number 5 will delay twenty minutes for takeoff.
Our flight has been an hour delayed. I suggest we wait in the lounge.

7. Sentence Drills--Security Check
I have brought some fruits and vegetables. Do I have to declare a plant quarantine?

8. Sentence Drills--Reconfirmation
I’m sorry, sir. I don’t see your reservation on my computer.
Did you remember to reconfirm your ticket before you come?