Airports in the UK are asking for more money to drop off people. This makes it more expensive than last year. At Gatwick Airport, it costs Β£10 to drop someone off near the planes. Some airports are letting people park far away for free, and you can take a bus. People with special needs might not need to pay the drop-off fee.
1. airporta place where airplanes land and take off
2. expensivecosting a lot of money
3. terminalthe building where people get on airplanes
4. chargeask for money
5. feemoney you pay for a service
6. freecosting no money
7. shuttlea small bus that takes people short distances
8. disabilitya condition that makes it harder to do things
9. avoidstay away from something
10. surprisesomething unexpected
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Name some things you do at an airport. 2. Tell the class your favorite kind of transportation. 3. Pretend to be an airplane and make flying noises. 4. Count to ten together as if youβre on a plane taking off. 5. Share what you would pack for a trip.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. What is happening with airport drop-off fees?
They are getting more expensive.
2. How much does Gatwick charge to drop someone off?
Β£
3. What can you find at some airports that is free but farther away?
Free parking with a shuttle bus.
4. Who might not have to pay the drop-off fees at airports?
People with disabilities.
5. What should people do before going to the airport?
They should check the airport's fees to avoid surprises.
6. What does Stansted Airport charge for 15 minutes drop-off?
Β£
7. Why is it important to check fees before going to the airport?
To avoid surprises.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
in the UK are asking for more to drop off people. This makes it more expensive than year. At Gatwick Airport, it Β£10 to drop someone off near the planes. Some are people park far away for free, and you can take a bus. People with needs might not to pay the drop-off fee.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever been to an airport? 2. What do you think about paying to drop someone off? 3. How would you feel if you had to pay at every airport? 4. What do you notice when you're at the airport? 5. Is there anything you like about airports? 6. Why do you think airports charge money for drop-offs? 7. What other ways could airports help people save money? 8. What do you think about taking a shuttle bus? 9. Do you like planes? Why or why not? 10. How would you feel if you missed a flight? 11. Do you think itβs fair to have different fees at airports? 12. What do you think is the best way to travel?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. airport
2. expensive
3. terminal
4. charge
5. fee
6. free
7. shuttle
8. disability
9. avoid
10. surprise
Meanings
(A) costing a lot of money
(B) a small bus that takes people short distances
(C) a place where airplanes land and take off
(D) money you pay for a service
(E) the building where people get on airplanes
(F) ask for money
(G) costing no money
(H) something unexpected
(I) stay away from something
(J) a condition that makes it harder to do things
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What is the article about?
(a) New airplanes
(b) Different countries
(c) Vacations
(d) Airport fees
2. How much does Gatwick charge to drop off?
(a) Β£10
(b) Β£5
(c) Β£15
(d) Β£20
3. What did the fees do since last year?
(a) Stayed the same
(b) Went up
(c) Disappeared
(d) Went down
4. What does Stansted charge for 15 minutes?
(a) Β£5
(b) Β£10
(c) Β£3
(d) Β£12
5. What do some airports offer far away?
(a) Free meals
(b) Free tickets
(c) Free parking
(d) Free Wi-Fi
6. Who might not pay the fees?
(a) Everybody
(b) Nobody
(c) People with disabilities
(d) Only children
7. What can help avoid surprises?
(a) Checking ahead
(b) Buying a ticket
(c) Going early
(d) Asking a friend
8. What kind of bus can you take from far away?
(a) School bus
(b) Double-decker bus
(c) Tour bus
(d) Shuttle bus
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
1. Airports are places where planes take off and land.
2. People with disabilities will have to pay.
3. Gatwick charges Β£10 to drop someone off.
4. Some airports have paid options farther away.
5. It's good to check airport fees before going.
6. Shuttle buses can take you from far parking.
7. Fees at UK airports have gone down.
8. Stansted charges Β£20 for a 15-minute drop-off.
Writing Questions:
1. Describe your last airport visit.
2. Imagine what you would do on a plane.
3. Write about your favorite way to travel and why.
4. Describe what you see at an airport.
5. Write about what you would bring to an airport.
