(P =passenger   A = attendant)

Dialogue 1

(On Flight CA4317, suddenly there comes an announcement: “Ladiesand gentlemen: We are sorry to inform you that a minor fire has broken out inthe cabin. There is no cause foralarm. We are in the process of extinguishing it. To ensure your safety, please remain in yourseats until further information is announced. Your cooperation will be greatlyappreciated. Thank you!”)

P:    Excuse me, Miss?

A:   Yes, what can I do for you?

P:    I wonder whether thefire is serious. I didn’t hear the announcement clearly.

A:   No, it’s minor. Don’tworry. But you’d better remain in your seat. Don’t move about or panic.

P:    Oh, I see. I’m justwondering if it will affect the flight and if we can arrive at Baiyun International Airport on schedule. I’mworried about my friend. She’s waiting for me at the airport. We have totransfer, and I’m afraid I’ll miss my connectingflight.

A:   Don’t worry! Our crewmembers are in the process of extinguishing the fire. It is expected to getsettled soon. In that case, we can arrive at Baiyun International Airport on schedule. Paymore attention to the announcement.

(A few minutes later, the announcement comes again: “Ladies andgentlemen: the fire has been completely extinguished. The aircraft is proceeding as scheduled and there willbe no change in the arrival time. We are sorry to have disturbed you and thankyou for your cooperation.”)

A:   Sir, have you got theannouncement this time?

P:    Yes. I’m so glad that theplane is safe now and that there will be no change in the arrival time. Thankyou very much.

A:   You’re welcome.

 

Dialogue 2

P:    Excuse me, Miss? What’sup?

A:   Fasten your seat beltimmediately. The plane will make a forcedlanding due to complete engine failure.

P:    Oh, my gosh. Am Idying?!

A:   Of course not. Don’tpanic. Our captain has confidence to land safely. Just follow our instructions.

(Instructions from the flight attendants: In order to brace against impact on a forced landing, please return your seatback and tableto their upright positions, sit back and fasten your seat belt tight and low.Put your legs apart, bend over and grab your ankles. Or, bend your head betweenyour knees, and then cross your arms, leanforward, hold the seatback and put your forehead on your arms. Take one ofthese positions when you hear “heads down” and remain in this position untilyou hear “open your seat belt”. To prevent any injury, remove all sharpobjects, such as hairpins, earrings, necklaces, brooches, pens, watches, braceletsand neckties. Put them in the seat pocket in front of you. Remove anyhigh-heeled shoes and hand them to the flight attendants.)

P:   I’m so scared…

A:   Calm down. Take a deepbreath and do as you are told just now.

P:   OK. Return the seatbackto the upright position. Close the tray table.

A: Yes. And fasten your seatbelt.

P:   The seat belt…

A: Make sure that all sharpobjects with you are removed.

P:    Alright. Thank you.

A: Now be prepared to brace against impact.

P:    Yes, I’m ready…

 

extinguish[ɪkˈstɪŋgwɪʃ]                  v.扑灭，消灭

connectingflight                         衔接航班，转机航班

proceed [prə'siːd]                       v. 前进，继续进行

forced landing                            迫降

brace [breɪs]                           v. 全身紧迫用力，准备经受冲击

impact ['ɪmpækt]                        n.撞击，碰撞

lean[liːn]                             v.倾斜，倾身

brooch [brəʊtʃ]                         n. 胸针

bracelet[ˈbreɪslət]                       n. 手镯，臂镯