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Unit Ten
Special Situations Service
Topic 1 Delay
Section A: Speaking
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1.What may cause flight delay?
2. What can ground staff do to help delayed passengers?
Section A: Speaking
Group Discussion
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Relevant Announcements
Section A: Speaking
Ladies and gentlemen,
We are sorry to inform you that the f ight has been delayed due to air traff ic control. Please remain seated and refrain from smoking. In the meantime, we’ll be serving drinks.
Thank you.
Announcement One
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Relevant Announcements
Ladies and gentlemen,
This is your captain speaking. We are currently performing a holding pattern as the destination airport is currently experiencing heavy rain. We regret to announce that your arrival time will be postponed to 22:55.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Announcement Two
Section A: Speaking
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Situational Dialogues
Dialogue One
Situation: A passenger is asking about the flight delay.
(P=Passenger, F=Flight Attendant)
P: I want to know what is going on and why our plane hasn’t taken off yet.
F: I’m sorry to tell you that the weather conditions are unfavorable.
P: How long are we going to wait?
F: I’m afraid we have to wait until the fog lifts.
P: That’s too bad! I do hope the plane will take off soon.
Section A: Speaking
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Situational Dialogues
Dialogue Two
Situation: A passenger is worried about the delayed departure.
(P=Passenger, F=Flight Attendant)
P: Excuse me, Miss. Why aren’t we leaving yet? It’s already 20 minutes passed the schedule departure time.
F: Sorry to keep you waiting. The flight is delayed because of the heavy thunderstorm in the airport.
P: How long are we going to wait?
F: We don’t have an exact time for departure at present. We need to wait until the weather is fine.
P: How irritating! I’ll be late for the conference in Chongqing.
F: I do apologize for that inconvenience caused. If there is any further information, we will inform you immediately.
P: