[Extra Topics for Study Groups]
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What are some things that can go wrong when getting on a plane?
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Have you ever missed a flight? What happened? What did you do?
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How is traveling by plane different from other modes of transportation?
STEP 1
Talk about when you were on a long flight.
장시간 비행기를 탔던 경험에 대해 이야기해 주세요.
[Response]
I recently traveled to Europe. It was a long-distance flight, so I was on the plane for a long time. When I first boarded the plane, I was excited. I felt good until the first in-flight meal. However, I got bored after a few hours. I watched movies and listened to music, but time passed slowly. I tried to fall asleep, but I couldn’t. Because I stayed seated for so long, I felt uncomfortable, When we arrived, I felt exhausted.
[해석]
최근에 유럽 여행을 갔다. 장거리 비행이어서 오랜 시간 비행기를 탔다. 처음에는 들뜬 마음으로 비행기를 탔다. 첫 번째 기내식이 나올 때만 해도 기분이 좋았다. 그러나 몇 시간이 지나자 지루해졌다. 영화도 보고 음악도 들었는데, 좀처럼 시간이 지나가지를 않았다. 잠을 청하려고 노력했는데, 잠이 잘 오지도 않았다. 또한 좌석에 오래 앉아 있으니, 몸이 불편했다. 목적지에 도착했을 때 몸이 많이 피곤했다.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
travel to ~로 여행을 가다
long-distance 장거리
board (a plane) (비행기에) 탑승하다
in-flight meal 기내식
get bored 지루해지다
time passes 시간이 지나다
fall asleep 잠들다
stay seated 앉아 있다
feel exhausted 지치다
[Pattern Practice]
- long-distance 장거리
■ It was a long-distance flight, so I was on the plane for a long time.
■ We took a train because I didn’t want to drive long-distance.
■ It’s hard to be in a long-distance relationship.
- in-flight meal 기내식
■ I felt good until the first in-flight meal.
■ I usually don’t eat in-flight meals because I get indigestion.
■ I slept while everyone ate their in-flight meals.
- get bored 지루해지다
■ I got bored after a few hours.
■ We didn’t have time to get bored while we were there.
■ I always carry a book in case I get bored.
STEP 2
Talk about when you had a problem while getting on a plane.
비행기 탑승 중에 어려움올 겪었던 경험에 대해 이야기해 주세요.
[Response]
After visiting the States recently, I went to the airport for my return flight. However, I was told that the plane was overbooked. There were no seats, so we couldn’t get on board. I was beside myself with anger, and I complained to the airline employees. They directed me to a flight the next day, and I returned home. Airlines are within their rights to overbook. They sometimes make amends by giving vouchers or hotel passes to volunteers. However, being unable to board a plane does throw a wrench in travel plans.
[해석]
얼마전에 미국에 갔다가, 귀국하는 길에 비행기를 타러 공항에 갔다. 그런데, 비행기 좌석이 오버부킹 되었다는 소식을 들었다. 좌석이 없어서, 우리가 탑승할 수 없는 상황이었다. 정말 화가 나서 항공사 직원에게 항의를 했다. 결국 다음 날 항공편으로 연결해 줘서 귀국할 수 있었다. 물론 항공사들은 당연히 오버부킹을 할 수 있다. 항공사에서는 탑승객 중에 지원자를 받아 바우처나 호텔 숙박권을 제공해서 보상을 하기도 한다. 그러나 항공기 탑승을 못하게 되면, 여행 계획에 차질을 빚게 된다.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
the States 미국
return flight 돌아오는 항공편
plane is overbooked 비행기가 초과 예약되다
get on board 탑승하다
beside oneself with anger 매우 화가 난
direct someone to ~를 …로 안내하다
within one’s rights 권리가 있는
make amends 보상하다, 사과하다
hotel pass 호텔 숙박권
throw a wrench in ~에 차질을 빚다
[Pattern Practice]
- beside oneself with anger 매우 화가 난
■ I was beside myself with anger, and I complained to the airline employees.
■ I tried to remain calm, even though I was beside myself with anger.
■ Our clients were beside themselves with anger when they got our report.
- make amends 보상하다, 사과하다
■ They sometimes make amends by giving vouchers to volunteers.
■ I bought her flowers to make amends.
■ To make amends for the slow service, the manager gave us a coupon.
- throw a wrench in ~에 차질을 빚다
■ Being unable to board a plane does throw a wrench in travel plans.
■ The accident threw a wrench in our schedule.
■ Don’t say anything that might throw a wrench in the plan.
[Expression of the Day]
I don’t blame you.
그럴 만도 해.
A: Welcome back to Seoul! Do you want to get some dinner tonight?
B: I’m really sorry, but \ need to rest. I was on a plane for 14 hours, arid I’m exhausted.
A: I don’t blame you. The last time I was on a long night, I was sick for three days.
B: How about tomorrow? I’ll call you in the morning and we can decide where to meet.
A: 서울에 돌아온 걸 환영해! 오늘 저녁 먹으러 나갈래?
B: 정말 미안하지만, 좀 쉬어야겠어. 비행기를 14시간 동안 탔더니 지쳤어.
A: 그렬 만도 해. 나도 지난번에 장시간 비행기를 탔다가 사흘 동안 아팠어.
B: 내일은 어때? 아침에 전화할 테니 그때 어디서 만날지 정하자.
[Composition Practice]
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장거리 여행을 할 때는 음악을 많이 듣는다. (long-distance)
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기내식에 와안을 한 잔 곁들여 마셨다. (in-flight meal)
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내가 굉장히 화가 났을 때 했던 말은 진심이 아니었어 (beside oneself with anger)
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그가 늦게 도착하는 바람에 프로젝트에 차질이 생겼다 (throw a wrench in)