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Lesson Objectives
- To introduce students to the experience of traveling through an airport.
- To develop vocabulary related to air travel and immigration procedures.
- To enhance reading comprehension skills through the given text.
- To improve students' ability to answer multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
- To encourage students to discuss personal travel experiences and future travel plans.
Unit 6: Lesson 1: At the Airport
Zara lives with her parents in London. They have come to Bangladesh to visit Zara's aunt and uncle. She is very close to her cousin Mita. Both families have visited many interesting places together in Bangladesh. It was great fun. Then they decided that they would visit some places outside Bangladesh too. They decided to go to Thailand. But Mita's parents were too busy with their work, so they could not go. However, Mita was going with them.
Mita, Zara, and her parents are at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. They are waiting in the lounge. Mita is very excited. This is the first time that she is traveling on a plane. They are flying by Bangladesh Biman. Mita is hoping to have a great time in Thailand.
As they wait, the two cousins start planning what they would do once they reach Bangkok. Mita's uncle brings forms for all of them to fill in before going through immigration. He gives one to Mita and says, "You have to give some information about yourself in the form. The immigration officer will check your passport and stamp it. And then you are ready to travel." Mita, Zara, and her parents start filling in the forms.
Vocabulary List
| Word | Word | Word |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration | Excursion | Lounging |
| Documentation | Stamping | Departure |
| Itinerary | Excitedly | International |
| Embarkation | Transit | Verification |
Multiple Choice Questions
- Where are Zara and her parents traveling from?
- a) Canada
- b) Bangladesh
- c) London
- d) Thailand
- Why couldn’t Mita’s parents travel to Thailand?
- a) They were afraid of flying
- b) They were too busy with work
- c) They didn’t have valid passports
- d) They changed their minds last minute
- Where are Zara, Mita, and her parents waiting?
- a) At home
- b) At the train station
- c) At a hotel
- d) At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
- Why is Mita excited?
- a) She is visiting her grandmother
- b) This is her first time traveling by plane
- c) She loves shopping at the airport
- d) She has never been to Bangladesh before
- Which airline are they flying with?
- a) Thai Airways
- b) Emirates
- c) Bangladesh Biman
- d) Singapore Airlines
- What do Mita, Zara, and her parents need to fill in before passing through immigration?
- a) Boarding passes
- b) Visa applications
- c) Travel insurance forms
- d) Immigration forms
- What will the immigration officer do after checking the passport?
- a) Ask them to buy another ticket
- b) Stamp it
- c) Give them a visa
- d) Take their fingerprints
Short Questions
- Where do Zara and her parents live?
- Why did Zara's family come to Bangladesh?
- Why couldn’t Mita’s parents travel to Thailand?
- Why is Mita excited about the trip?
- What does the immigration officer do with the passport?
Fill in the Blanks
Zara lives with her __________ in London. They have come to Bangladesh to visit Zara’s __________ and uncle. She is very close to her cousin __________. Both the families have visited many __________ places together in Bangladesh. It was great __________. Then they decided that they would visit some places outside __________ too. They decided to go to __________. But Mita’s parents were too __________ with their work, so they could not go. However, __________ was going with them.
Answers
Word Details
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration (Noun) | The process of entering and settling in a foreign country | Bengali: অভিবাসন | IPA: /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/ | They had to go through immigration before boarding the plane. |
| Excursion (Noun) | A short journey or trip, especially for leisure | Bengali: ভ্রমণ | IPA: /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/ | We planned an excursion to explore Bangkok. |
| Lounging (Verb) | Relaxing or resting in a lazy way | Bengali: আরামে বসা বা শোয়া | IPA: /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/ | Mita was lounging in the airport waiting area. |
| Documentation (Noun) | Official papers or records | Bengali: নথিপত্র | IPA: /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/ | They checked all the documentation before immigration. |
| Stamping (Verb) | Marking a document with an official seal | Bengali: সীল মারা | IPA: /ˈstæmpɪŋ/ | The officer was busy stamping the passports. |
| Departure (Noun) | The act of leaving a place | Bengali: প্রস্থান | IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/ | The flight departure was scheduled for 10 AM. |
| Itinerary (Noun) | A planned route or journey | Bengali: ভ্রমণসূচি | IPA: /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ | She reviewed their travel itinerary before the trip. |
| Excitedly (Adverb) | In a very enthusiastic or eager manner | Bengali: উত্তেজিতভাবে | IPA: /ɪkˈsaɪtɪdli/ | Mita spoke excitedly about her first flight. |
| International (Adjective) | Relating to or involving multiple countries | Bengali: আন্তর্জাতিক | IPA: /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/ | They were at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. |
| Embarkation (Noun) | The act of boarding a ship or aircraft | Bengali: প্রস্থানের কাজ | IPA: /ˌɛmbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/ | They were preparing for embarkation onto the plane. |
| Transit (Noun) | The act of passing through a place on the way to another | Bengali: পরিবহন | IPA: /ˈtrænzɪt/ | They had a short transit in another country. |
| Verification (Noun) | The process of confirming the truth or validity of something | Bengali: যাচাই | IPA: /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | Passport verification was required before immigration. |
Multiple Choice Questions
- Where are Zara and her parents traveling from?
- a) Canada
- b) Bangladesh
- c) London ✅
- d) Thailand
- Why couldn’t Mita’s parents travel to Thailand?
- a) They were afraid of flying
- b) They were too busy with work ✅
- c) They didn’t have valid passports
- d) They changed their minds last minute
- Where are Zara, Mita, and her parents waiting?
- a) At home
- b) At the train station
- c) At a hotel
- d) At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport ✅
- Why is Mita excited?
- a) She is visiting her grandmother
- b) This is her first time traveling by plane ✅
- c) She loves shopping at the airport
- d) She has never been to Bangladesh before
- Which airline are they flying with?
- a) Thai Airways
- b) Emirates
- c) Bangladesh Biman ✅
- d) Singapore Airlines
- What do Mita, Zara, and her parents need to fill in before passing through immigration?
- a) Boarding passes
- b) Visa applications
- c) Travel insurance forms
- d) Immigration forms ✅
- What will the immigration officer do after checking the passport?
- a) Ask them to buy another ticket
- b) Stamp it ✅
- c) Give them a visa
- d) Take their fingerprints
Short Questions with Answers
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Where do Zara and her parents live?
Zara and her parents live in London. -
Why did Zara's family come to Bangladesh?
They came to Bangladesh to visit Zara's aunt and uncle. -
Why couldn’t Mita’s parents travel to Thailand?
Mita’s parents were too busy with their work, so they could not go. -
Why is Mita excited about the trip?
Mita is excited because this is her first time traveling on a plane. -
What does the immigration officer do with the passport?
The immigration officer checks the passport and stamps it.
Fill in the Blanks - Answer Key
Zara lives with her parents in London. They have come to Bangladesh to visit Zara’s aunt and uncle. She is very close to her cousin Mita. Both the families have visited many interesting places together in Bangladesh. It was great fun. Then they decided that they would visit some places outside Bangladesh too. They decided to go to Thailand. But Mita’s parents were too busy with their work, so they could not go. However, Mita was going with them.
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