乘飞机旅行之填空.pptVIP

Traveling by air is one of the major conveniences of modern times. So last summer when we planned a holiday abroad, we decided to take advantage of such a modern, convenient _________(1). We began preparations for our trip early by calling the airline and ______________(2). A few days later we received our tickets telling us our flight number and the _____________(3) from our city and arrival at our destination. We were advised to arrive at the airline terminal an hour before takeoff in order to _______________(4) for our flight, receive our ____________(5), and check our baggage. It is important not to be late, or you might miss the flight. On the day of the flight, we went to the ____________(6) where we were directed to the ________________(7) of the gate from which the airplane would depart. As we entered this area we were checked ____________(8). While we were waiting, I noticed how busy everyone was. The ________________(9) were checking the plane for last minute repairs, and a large truck was fueling the plane with gasoline to make it ____________(10). When our flight was called we ______________(11). We were pleasantly greeted by the flight attendants and offered ___________(12), drinks and food. The weather was good, and there was no ____________(13) to cause us worry or discomfort. Although our flight was ___________(14), during the holidays air travel becomes more hectic. Often airlines sell too many tickets for a flight and are then ____________(15). Some unlucky passengers will be bumped and _____________(16) on a later flight. Bad weather might also cause a later takeoff, and this delay often ____________(17) at the next stop. One of the most annoying aspects of air travel at holiday season is the possibility of ______________(18). I always try to carry with me ____________(19) for several days. On the whole, however, traveling by air is ___________(20). It is fast, safe and usually reliable. Traveling by air is one of the major conve