Flight Friends
In a busy airport, two people find themselves sitting side by side. Their flight is delayed, leaving them with plenty of time to talk. Both are tired from their efforts to reach the airport on time. They begin to share their stories, eager to pass the time.
One of them had taken a shuttle from the city center. They explained how the shuttle had made several stops, picking up more passengers along the way. It had been a slow trip with the bus filling up at each stop. They had watched the minutes tick by, worried about making it to the airport.
The other person had tried something newer, a ride-sharing service. They recalled how they had booked the ride with just a few taps on their phone. The car had arrived quickly, but the traffic had been terrible. They talked about the city streets, crowded and filled with cars, all moving so slowly.
As they talked, they found they had more in common than their delayed flight. They both enjoyed traveling, even if getting to the airport could be stressful. They laughed about the times they had run to catch a plane or the relief they felt when they finally sat in their seats.
During their conversation, they learned from each other’s experiences. The shuttle rider made a note to try ride-sharing next time. The ride-sharing user thought about how a shuttle might be more reliable in heavy traffic. They agreed that no matter the choice, leaving for the airport early was always the best plan.
Finally, the announcement came that their flight was ready to board. They gathered their belongings, glad to be moving at last. As they stood up, they exchanged names and wished each other a safe flight. With a friendly nod, they went their separate ways, each with a new story to tell.
Text Analysis
CEFR Level Card
General Level: B1.6
Vocabulary: A2.6
Verb Forms: A2.9
Sentences: B2.0
Wordlist
belongings NOUN B2 x1
Definition (En):
n something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone;
n happiness felt in a secure relationship
v be owned by; be in the possession of
v be suitable or acceptable
v be in the right place or situation
v be rightly classified in a class or category
v be a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (of a group, organization, or place)
v be a part or adjunct
crowd VERB C1 x1
Definition (En):
- a large number of things or people considered together
n. an informal body of friends
v. fill or occupy to the point of overflowing
v. to gather together in large numbers
eager ADJ B2 x1
Definition (En):
- having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
recall VERB B2 x1
Definition (En):
- a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
n. a call to return
n. a bugle call that signals troops to return
n. the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)
relief NOUN B2 x1
Definition (En):
- the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
n. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
n. (law) redress awarded by a court
n. assistance in time of difficulty
shuttle NOUN C1 x4
Definition (En):
- public transport that consists of a bus or train or airplane that plies back and forth between two points
n. bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads
v. travel back and forth between two points
Phrases and Idioms
PHRASE | COUNT | SENTENCES |
along the way | 1 |
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at last | 1 |
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have something in common | 1 |
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no matter | 1 |
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pass the time | 1 |
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plenty of (something) | 1 |
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tick by | 1 |
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Reading Comprehension Exercises
True / False / Not Given
- Did the two people meet at the airport for the first time?
- Was the person who took the shuttle expecting a quick journey to the airport?
- Did the ride-sharing user enjoy their trip to the airport because it was fast?
- Did the two travelers have different feelings about traveling?
- The travelers decided that taking a bike to the airport might be a good option to avoid traffic.
- The shuttle rider was concerned about missing their flight during the journey.
- Booking the ride-sharing service required a complicated process.
- The shuttle might be a better option than ride-sharing according to the ride-sharing user.
- They agreed that traveling by shuttle or ride-sharing required leaving late for the airport.
- The two people exchanged phone numbers before boarding the flight.
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Short Answer Questions
- What did the first person do because they were worried about missing their flight?
- Why did the shuttle take a long time to reach the airport?
- What caused the second person to be delayed on their way to the airport using ride-sharing?
- What was similar about the two people’s experiences with travel?
- What did the shuttle rider decide after talking with the other person?
- What thought did the ride-sharing user have about shuttles after the discussion?
- What did both individuals agree was the best plan when going to the airport?
- What did the two people do after the flight boarding announcement?
- What was the topic of conversation that helped them pass the time?
- What did the ride-sharing user do to book their ride?
Multiple Choice Cloze
In a busy airport, two people find themselves sitting side by side. Their flight is ___1___, leaving them with plenty of time to talk. Both are tired from their ___2___ to reach the airport on time. They begin to share their stories, eager to ___3___ the time.
One of them had taken a shuttle from the city center. They explained how the shuttle had made several stops, ___4___ up more passengers along the way. It had been a ___5___ trip with the bus filling up at each stop. They had watched the minutes ___6___ by, worried about making it to the airport.
The other person had tried something newer, a ride-sharing service. They ___7___ how they had booked the ride with just a few taps on their phone. The car had arrived quickly, but the traffic had been ___8___. They talked about the city streets, crowded and filled with cars, all moving so slowly.
As they talked, they found they had more in common than their delayed flight. They both enjoyed traveling, even if getting to the airport could be stressful. They laughed about the times they had run to catch a plane or the ___9___ they felt when they finally sat in their seats.
During their conversation, they learned from each other’s experiences. The shuttle rider made a note to try ride-sharing next time. The ride-sharing user thought about how a shuttle might be more ___10___ in heavy traffic. They agreed that no matter the choice, leaving for the airport early was always the best plan.
Finally, the announcement came that their flight was ready to board. They gathered their belongings, glad to be moving at last. As they stood up, they exchanged names and wished each other a safe flight. With a friendly nod, they went their separate ways, each with a new story to tell.
1) A. delayed B. cancelled C. returned D. departed
2) A. troubles B. efforts C. plans D. journeys
3) A. waste B. consume C. spend D. pass
4) A. drawing B. picking C. writing D. looking
5) A. fast B. enjoyable C. slow D. direct
6) A. flying B. ticking C. jumping D. rolling
7) A. remembered B. recalled C. believed D. thought
8) A. mild B. amazing C. terrible D. pleasant
9) A. relief B. embarrassment C. excitement D. fear
10) A. expensive B. complicated C. reliable D. dangerous
Answer Key
True / False / Not Given Answers
- True
Explanation: The text indicates they found themselves sitting side by side at the airport, implying they met there for the first time.
(“In a busy airport, two people find themselves sitting side by side.”)
- False
Explanation: The shuttle trip was slow as the bus filled up at each stop, so the person couldn’t have been expecting a quick journey.
(“It had been a slow trip with the bus filling up at each stop.”)
- False
Explanation: Even though the car arrived quickly, the traffic was terrible, indicating that the user did not enjoy a fast trip.
(“The car had arrived quickly, but the traffic had been terrible.”)
- False
Explanation: The text states that both enjoyed traveling, meaning they did not have different feelings.
(“They both enjoyed traveling, even if getting to the airport could be stressful.”)
- Not Given
Explanation: There’s no mention of biking as a transportation option to the airport in the given text.
(“N/A”)
- True
Explanation: The shuttle rider was clearly worried about making it on time as indicated by watching the minutes.
(“They had watched the minutes tick by, worried about making it to the airport.”)
- False
Explanation: Booking the ride-sharing service was not complicated, as it only required a few taps on a phone.
(“They recalled how they had booked the ride with just a few taps on their phone.”)
- True
Explanation: The ride-sharing user considered the shuttle’s reliability in heavy traffic, suggesting it might be a better option.
(“The ride-sharing user thought about how a shuttle might be more reliable in heavy traffic.”)
- False
Explanation: They agreed on the importance of leaving early, not late, so the statement is false.
(“They agreed that no matter the choice, leaving for the airport early was always the best plan.”)
- Not Given
Explanation: The text does not provide information about exchanging phone numbers before boarding.
(“N/A”)
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Short Answer Answers
- Watched the minutes tick by.
Explanation: The text indicates that the person was watching the time because they were concerned about reaching the airport on time.
(“They had watched the minutes tick by, worried about making it to the airport.”)
- It made several stops.
Explanation: The text states that the shuttle made several stops to pick up passengers, which made the trip slow.
(“They explained how the shuttle had made several stops, picking up more passengers along the way.”)
- The traffic was terrible.
Explanation: The text explains that even though their ride arrived quickly, heavy traffic caused delays.
(“The car had arrived quickly, but the traffic had been terrible.”)
- Both enjoyed traveling.
Explanation: The text reveals that both individuals found common ground in their enjoyment of traveling.
(“They both enjoyed traveling, even if getting to the airport could be stressful.”)
- To try ride-sharing next time.
Explanation: The text mentions that the shuttle rider considered trying ride-sharing in the future based on the conversation.
(“The shuttle rider made a note to try ride-sharing next time.”)
- A shuttle might be more reliable in heavy traffic.
Explanation: The text shows that the user of ride-sharing reflected on the potential reliability of shuttles during traffic.
(“The ride-sharing user thought about how a shuttle might be more reliable in heavy traffic.”)
- Leaving early.
Explanation: The text suggests a mutual agreement that departing early for the airport is the wisest strategy.
(“They agreed that no matter the choice, leaving for the airport early was always the best plan.”)
- Exchanged names and wished each other a safe flight.
Explanation: The text details that after the announcement, the individuals shared their names and good wishes for a safe trip.
(“As they stood up, they exchanged names and wished each other a safe flight.”)
- Their stories.
Explanation: The text indicates that the two people talked about their personal stories to make the time go by faster.
(“They begin to share their stories, eager to pass the time.”)
- Tapped on their phone a few times.
Explanation: The text explains that the ride-sharing service was booked with just a few simple actions on a phone.
(“They recalled how they had booked the ride with just a few taps on their phone.”)
Multiple Choice Cloze Answers
- A
Explanation: The text mentions the flight is ‘delayed’, not any other option.
- B
Explanation: ‘Efforts’ indicates the attempts they made, as in the text.
- D
Explanation: ‘Pass’ is used in the text meaning to spend time in a specific way.
- B
Explanation: The text uses ‘picking up’ to describe collecting passengers.
- C
Explanation: The text describes the trip as ‘slow’ because of multiple stops.
- B
Explanation: ‘Tick by’ is the phrase used to describe time passing.
- B
Explanation: ‘Recalled’ is used for remembering in the text.
- C
Explanation: ‘Terrible’ is used to describe the bad traffic situation.
- A
Explanation: The text describes feeling ‘relief’ when seated.
- C
Explanation: ‘Reliable’ refers to something you can trust, matching the text’s context.
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