Unit 9 Do your HW about Budget Airlines

Warm-up

Of last week, we have learned different reasons why people want to travel. Tourism is then created for such purposes. ​

What are the types of tourism you remember? ​

​Every text has a specific purpose, such as to inform readers about a vital piece of information, or to persuade them to take a particular course of action. Sometimes, a text can have more than one purpose. Writers may also have specific readers in mind while writing. In such cases, their writing is aimed at an intended audience. Identifying the author's main purpose will help you better comprehend the text, and understanding who the text's intended audience might be can give you insight into the writer's purpose.

Identify the purpose of the following article by examining the article's structure, vocabulary, and format. You can also try to identify the text's intended audience.

​-Why did the author write this article?

-Who was this article written for? ​

​

Do your Homework about

Budget Airlines​

​

Budget airlines are taking off as alternatives to traditional airlines, and they're making air travel around the world affordable. Nevertheless, you need to understand how to fly them first or risk receiving an unexpected hit to your wallet. ​

Budget airlines offer ticket prices that may seem too good to be true, and often that's because they are. In many cases, those cheap fares are for one-way flights, while return flights are far more expensive. Moreover, you'll have to pay more if you want conveniences such as seat selection, extra legroom, food, and even water.

Food and Beverages​

Food and Beverages​

1. Read the rest of the article by yourself​.

2. Read again with the audio playing.

3. ​After listening, answer the following questions

(checked bags)

(carry-ons)​

Wearing your luggage? + Conclusion

Challenge Yourself 3 (p.82)

Debra will go to Singapore to visit her sister, Anne. She prefers to take a direct flight and arrive in Singapore in the evening so that Anne can pick her up at the airport. Normally, Debra would make her own way to Anne's house, but this time she is bringing one large and heavy suitcase full of books, so she needs help. Debra is also on a budget and doesn't want to spend more than NT7,800​ on her return flight.