Lesson 3A · New English File Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

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

"The cabin crew was helpful."

"The cabin crew served drinks during the flight."

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

"She misses her connecting flight due to the delay."

"She misses her connecting flight due to the delay and has to spend the night in the airport."

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

"The direct flight from New York to London takes seven hours."

"The direct flight from New York to London takes seven hours and there are no layovers."

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

"Jet lag is tiring."

"Jet lag made him sleepy all day."

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

"It is a long-haul flight."

"The long-haul flight from New York to Singapore took nearly nineteen hours and the passengers were exhausted when they finally arrived."

a way of transport that involves an aircraft

"Air travel is much faster than train travel."

"Air travel is much faster than train travel but it is also more expensive and less comfortable."

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

"We arrived at the airport two hours early."

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our flight to have enough time to check our bags and go through security."

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

"The airport terminal is crowded during the holidays."

"The airport terminal is crowded during the holidays and passengers struggle to find seating at the gates."

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

"The bag drop counter closes 40 minutes before the flight."

"The bag drop counter closes forty minutes before the flight and late passengers must take their bags to oversize luggage."

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

"The baggage was checked at the airport."

"His baggage was lost by the airline so he had to attend the business meeting wearing the same clothes he traveled in."

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

"Hotel check-in is at three."

"Please complete your check-in at the counter before proceeding to the gate."

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

"The plane waited on the runway."

"The airplane landed smoothly on the long airport runway after a safe flight."

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

"Which airline are you flying with to Dubai?"

"That airline offers excellent service and affordable tickets to European destinations."

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

"Time moves quickly."

"We should manage our time wisely if we want to succeed."

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

"Please arrive on time."

"Please arrive on time for the meeting because we have a lot to discuss and the schedule is very tight."

happening later than the intended or expected time

"The flight is delayed."

"The flight was delayed by two hours because of bad weather so we had to wait in the airport lounge."

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

"My luggage is heavy."

"Please ensure all your luggage is properly stowed before the aircraft departs."

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

"Please have your passport and boarding pass ready."

"You need to show your passport and boarding pass at the gate before they let you get on the airplane."

(of a person's style or clothes) dressy and fashionable, often conveying a sense of sophistication and elegance.

"His suit looks sharp."

"His impeccably tailored suit and polished shoes gave him a sharp and sophisticated appearance at the gala."

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

"Passengers are allowed one piece of hand luggage."

"Passengers are allowed one piece of hand luggage and it must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin."

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

"She flew business class."

"Business class was comfortable and made the long trip much easier."

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

"He traveled first class."

"She saved her frequent flyer miles for years to upgrade to first class on her dream vacation enjoying lie flat seats and gourmet meals."

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

"Please fasten your seat belt."

"The seat belt kept everyone safe during the sudden stop."

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

"Check in at the airport two hours early."

"Passengers need to check in at least two hours before their international flight to allow enough time for security screening and baggage drop."

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

"They will get off here."

"You should get off the train at the next station and then walk two blocks east to reach the museum entrance."

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

"Baggage claim was crowded."

"We met at baggage claim after landing."

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

"Go through customs now."

"Going through customs took nearly two hours because the officers were carefully inspecting every suitcase due to reports of illegal items being smuggled."

forbidden by the law

"This action is illegal."

"It is illegal to drive without a valid license and you could go to jail if you get caught."

items made or produced for sale

"These goods are cheap."

"The store received a new shipment of high-quality goods from its international suppliers this morning."

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

"All passengers are on board."

"All passengers are on board the ship and we are ready to depart from the harbor now."

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

"Sit in the aisle."

"He quickly walked down the aisle to reach his assigned seat before the plane departed."

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

"The flight is delayed."

"We booked our flight tickets for the summer vacation well in advance."

used to show a particular place or position

"Meet me at the station."

"Meet me at the station at six o'clock so we can catch the train together."

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

"Reclaim your lost item."

"The government aims to reclaim land that was previously contaminated."

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

"The desk is near the window."

"I organized my books on the desk before studying."

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

"The departure of the flight was delayed by an hour."

"The departure of the flight was delayed by two hours due to bad weather conditions at the airport."

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

"We board the bus."

"Passengers flying to London should board the plane at gate number fifteen immediately."

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

"Open the gate now."

"He carefully closed the heavy wooden gate behind him to secure the property."

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

"We need security."

"The government is committed to ensuring the security of its citizens."

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

"The lounge is quiet."

"We waited in the lounge before boarding."

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

"The flight is delayed."

"We booked our flight tickets for the summer vacation well in advance."

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

"The boarding is late."

"Passengers are requested to proceed to gate B for the boarding of flight BA249."

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

"The store is closed."

"The closed door meant that the meeting had already started and she was not allowed to enter the conference room late without permission."

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

"Water is a very common liquid."

"When the temperature drops below zero degrees Celsius, the liquid in the lake slowly turns into solid ice."

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

"The knife is sharp."

"The sharp knife cut through the tomato easily without squashing it so she could make perfect slices for her sandwich at lunch."

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

"What is this object?"

"The strange object in the sky turned out to be a drone."

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

"Scan the document into your computer."

"The security guard asked me to scan my bag before entering the building to make sure I was not carrying any dangerous items."

to leave a surface and begin flying

"The plane will take off."

"After a brief delay, the aircraft was cleared to take off and begin its ascent."

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

"Pilots land the plane very smoothly."

"The pilot managed to land the damaged plane safely on the emergency runway despite the terrible weather conditions and poor visibility."

to gather together things from different places or people

"She collects stamps as a hobby."

"She loves to collect rare stamps from different countries as a hobby."

a group of people or objects placed in a line

"A row of trees."

"The soldiers stood in a neat row, awaiting their instructions from the commanding officer."

instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

"The flight experienced turbulence."

"The airplane experienced strong air turbulence during the flight which made some passengers feel uncomfortable."

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

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

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

"The trip was long."

"We took a trip to the coast and enjoyed the sea air."

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

"The journey from London to Paris takes two hours."

"The long journey across the desert took five days and required careful planning to ensure they had enough water."

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

"Drop off the package here."

"I will drop off the package at the post office on my way to work tomorrow morning."

to write all the information that is needed in a form

"Fill in the form."

"Please fill in all the required fields on the application form before submitting it."

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

"We will get on soon."

"Please get on the bus quickly because the driver is waiting and we need to leave on schedule for the field trip."