UNIT SIX · ENGLISH FOR TODAY
Going on a Trip
Going on a Trip
Textual Dictionary
The words below are taken from this chapter. Meanings and explanations are given in clear English.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (lownj) | a waiting area at an airport | waiting area (a place for waiting) | — | Mita waited in the lounge before the flight. She stayed in the airport waiting area before travelling. |
| immigration (im-i-GRAY-shun) | the official process of checking travellers and their documents | checking (examining), formalities (official procedures) | — | Mita handed her passport to the immigration officer. The officer checked her travel documents. |
| expire (ik-SPY-er) | to come to the end of a period of validity | end (come to a close), finish (stop being valid) | renew (make valid again) | Her passport will expire on 8 June 2015. Its valid period will end on that date. |
| renew (ri-NYOO) | to make a document valid for another period | continue (keep valid), extend (make longer) | expire (come to an end) | After the passport expires, Mita has to renew it. She must make the passport valid again. |
| departure (di-PAR-cher) | the act of leaving a place | leaving (going away), exit (going out) | — | The family completed their departure cards. They filled in the cards before leaving Bangladesh. |
| counter (KOWN-ter) | a place where an official serves or checks people | booth (official place), desk (service place) | — | Mita stood in front of an immigration counter. She waited at the official service point. |
| seize (seez) | to take something officially and keep it | take (remove), remove (take away) | return (give back) | Officials may seize liquid carried in hand luggage when it is not allowed. They may take it away for security reasons. |
| enclosed (en-KLOHZD) | surrounded or covered on all sides | closed (not open), covered (protected) | open (not closed) | They waited in the enclosed area after security checking. They stayed in a closed section of the airport. |
| descend (di-SEND) | to move down from a higher place | go down (move lower), lower (move downward) | ascend (go up), take off (leave the ground) | The passengers expected to see the city as the plane began to descend. The plane started moving down towards the city. |
Dictionary entries: 9
1. How to Use This Sheet
Learner Guide
- Read the chapter carefully before studying this sheet.
- Cover the meaning column and test yourself on each word.
- Say each word aloud and practise its pronunciation.
- Use the example sentences as models for your own writing.
- Review the key points before answering chapter questions.
- Use only the words and ideas from this chapter when completing the exercises.
Textual Dictionary
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (lownj) | A waiting area at an airport. | waiting area; waiting place | — | Mita and Zara waited in the lounge before boarding the plane. |
| immigration (im-i-GRAY-shun) | The official process of checking travellers and their documents. | checking; formalities | — | Mita went through immigration with her passport and departure card. |
| expire (ik-SPY-er) | To come to the end of a period of validity. | end; finish | renew | Her visa will expire on September 27, 2012. |
| renew (ri-NYOO) | To make a document valid for another period. | continue; extend | expire | After her passport expires, Mita has to renew it. |
| departure (di-PAR-cher) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; exit | — | The family completed their departure cards before leaving Bangladesh. |
| counter (KOWN-ter) | A place where an official serves or checks people. | booth; desk | — | Mita stood in front of an immigration counter. |
| seize (seez) | To take something officially and keep it. | take; remove | return | Officials may seize liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage. |
| enclosed (en-KLOHZD) | Surrounded or covered on all sides. | closed; covered | open | The passengers waited in the enclosed area after security checking. |
| descend (di-SEND) | To move down from a higher place. | go down; lower | ascend; take off | The passengers hoped to see the city as the plane began to descend. |
Dictionary entries: 9
◆ Key Points
- The lounge is the airport waiting area where passengers wait before travelling.
- An immigration officer checks a traveller’s passport, visa and departure card.
- A departure card contains information about the traveller and the journey.
- A passport identifies a traveller during international travel.
- A visa permits a traveller to enter a country for a stated purpose.
- A passport or visa that reaches the end of its valid period must be renewed.
- Officials may seize liquid, lotion, gel or cream over 100 ml in hand luggage.
- Passengers wait in an enclosed area after completing security checking.
- Passengers board the plane after their row number is announced.
- Passengers must fasten their seat belts and secure their baggage before take-off.
- Passengers must keep their seats and table trays in an upright position for take-off.
- Passengers should read the safety information before take-off.
2. Key Words - Main Table (1-15)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (লাউঞ্জ) | a waiting area at an airport | waiting area; waiting place | — | Mita, Zara and her parents are waiting in the lounge. They are waiting in the airport area before travelling. |
| immigration (ইমিগ্রেশন) | the official process of checking travellers and their documents | checking; formalities | — | Mita, Zara and her parents start filling in the forms before going through the immigration. They complete the process before travelling. |
| expire (এক্সপায়ার) | to come to the end of a period of validity | end; finish | continue; remain valid | It will expire on 8 June 2015. Its valid period will end on that date. |
| renew (রিনিউ) | to make a document valid for another period | extend; continue | expire; cancel | After that she has to renew her passport. She must make the passport valid again. |
| visa (ভিসা) | official permission to enter a country for a stated purpose | entry permit; travel permit | refusal; prohibition | Mita got her visa from the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka. The visa permits her to enter Thailand. |
| valid (ভ্যালিড) | legally or officially acceptable for a period of time | acceptable; effective | invalid; expired | The visa is valid for three months. It can be used during that period. |
| departure (ডিপার্চার) | the act of leaving a place | leaving; exit | arrival; entrance | They fill in their departure cards. The cards contain information about leaving the country. |
| booth (বুথ) | a small enclosed place where an official works | counter; compartment | open area; outside | Mita stands in front of one of the booths. She waits at an immigration station. |
| counter (কাউন্টার) | a place where an official serves or checks people | booth; desk | — | They walk towards the immigration counter. They go to the official checking point. |
| scan (স্ক্যান) | to examine something with a scanning machine | check; examine | ignore; overlook | The officer can scan the travel documents. The documents are examined electronically. |
| machine readable (মেশিন রিডেবল) | able to be read by a machine | computer-readable; electronically readable | handwritten; unreadable | The passport has a machine readable section. A machine can read the information in that section. |
| seize (সিজ) | to take something officially and keep it | take; remove | return; release | The officials will seize and throw them away. They will take away items that are not allowed. |
| enclosed (এনক্লোজড) | surrounded or covered on all sides | closed; covered | open; uncovered | They wait in the enclosed area. They remain in a closed section after security checking. |
| formality (ফরম্যালিটি) | an official procedure that must be completed | procedure; requirement | informality; freedom | All the formalities are done. All the required official procedures are complete. |
| gel (জেল) | a soft substance carried in a container | jelly; semisolid | solid; dryness | I have a small lip gel in it. The small gel is in the hand luggage. |
◆ Key Points
- The lounge is the airport waiting area where passengers wait before travelling.
- An immigration officer checks a traveller’s passport, visa and departure card.
- A departure card contains information about the traveller and the journey.
- A passport identifies a traveller during international travel.
- A visa permits a traveller to enter a country for a stated purpose.
- A passport or visa that reaches the end of its valid period must be renewed.
- Officials may seize liquid, lotion, gel or cream over 100 ml in hand luggage.
- Passengers wait in an enclosed area after completing security checking.
- Passengers board the plane after their row number is announced.
- Passengers must fasten their seat belts and secure their baggage before take-off.
- Passengers should read the safety information before take-off.
3. Key Words - Main Table (16-30)
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lavatory (ল্যাভেটরি) | শৌচাগার (toilet on an aircraft) | toilet (শৌচাগার); washroom (ধোয়ার ঘর) | — | Smoking in the lavatory is prohibited. ল্যাভেটরিতে ধূমপান নিষিদ্ধ। |
| cruising (ক্রুজিং) | বিমানের স্বাভাবিকভাবে উড়ে চলা (flying steadily) | flying (উড়ে চলা); travelling (ভ্রমণ করা) | landing (অবতরণ); descending (নিচে নামা) | The plane is cruising at a high altitude. বিমানটি অনেক উঁচুতে স্বাভাবিকভাবে উড়ে চলছে। |
| altitude (অল্টিটিউড) | উচ্চতা (height above the ground) | height (উচ্চতা); elevation (উচ্চ অবস্থান) | depth (গভীরতা); ground level (ভূমিস্তর) | The aircraft is cruising at an altitude of 10058.40 feet. বিমানটি ১০০৫৮.৪০ ফুট উচ্চতায় উড়ছে। |
| descend (ডিসেন্ড) | নিচে নামা (to move down) | go down (নিচে যাওয়া); lower (নিচে নামানো) | ascend (উপরে ওঠা); rise (উঠে যাওয়া) | We may see the city as we descend. আমরা নিচে নামার সময় শহরটি দেখতে পারি। |
| schedule (শিডিউল) | সময়সূচি (planned time) | timetable (সময়সূচি); plan (পরিকল্পনা) | delay (বিলম্ব); disorder (বিশৃঙ্খলা) | The plane is expected to land ahead of schedule. বিমানটির সময়সূচির আগেই অবতরণের কথা। |
| destination (ডেস্টিনেশন) | গন্তব্য (the place someone is travelling to) | endpoint (শেষ গন্তব্য); goal (লক্ষ্যস্থান) | origin (উৎপত্তিস্থল); departure point (যাত্রার স্থান) | Bangkok is the destination of Flight BG88. ব্যাংকক হলো BG88 ফ্লাইটটির গন্তব্য। |
| exit (এগজিট) | বাহির হওয়ার পথ (a way out) | way out (বের হওয়ার পথ); doorway (দরজা) | entrance (প্রবেশপথ); entry (প্রবেশ) | Passengers should locate the nearest exit. যাত্রীদের নিকটতম বাহির হওয়ার পথটি খুঁজে নেওয়া উচিত। |
| locate (লোকেট) | অবস্থান খুঁজে বের করা (to find the position of something) | find (খুঁজে পাওয়া); identify (শনাক্ত করা) | lose (হারানো); misplace (ভুল জায়গায় রাখা) | Please locate the safety information card. নিরাপত্তা-সংক্রান্ত তথ্যের কার্ডটি খুঁজে নিন। |
| monitored (মনিটর্ড) | পর্যবেক্ষণ করা হয় (watched or checked regularly) | observed (পর্যবেক্ষিত); checked (পরীক্ষিত) | ignored (উপেক্ষিত); unchecked (পরীক্ষাহীন) | Oxygen and air pressure are always being monitored. অক্সিজেন ও বায়ুচাপ সব সময় পর্যবেক্ষণ করা হয়। |
| assistance (অ্যাসিস্ট্যান্স) | সহায়তা (help given to someone) | help (সাহায্য); aid (সহায়তা) | hindrance (বাধা); obstruction (প্রতিবন্ধকতা) | A child may require assistance during an emergency. জরুরি অবস্থায় একটি শিশুর সহায়তার প্রয়োজন হতে পারে। |
| secure (সিকিউর) | নিরাপদে বাঁধা বা স্থির করা (to fasten or make safe) | fasten (আটকানো); fix (স্থির করা) | loosen (ঢিলা করা); release (খুলে দেওয়া) | Secure the elastic band behind your head. মাথার পেছনে ইলাস্টিক ব্যান্ডটি শক্ত করে বাঁধুন। |
| assume (অ্যাসিউম) | গ্রহণ করা বা ধরে নেওয়া (to take a position) | adopt (গ্রহণ করা); take (নেওয়া) | reject (প্রত্যাখ্যান করা); abandon (ত্যাগ করা) | In an emergency, assume the bracing position. জরুরি অবস্থায় ব্রেসিং-পজিশন গ্রহণ করুন। |
| bracing-position (ব্রেসিং-পজিশন) | জরুরি অবস্থায় শরীর রক্ষার ভঙ্গি (a protective emergency position) | safety position (নিরাপত্তার ভঙ্গি); protective posture (রক্ষামূলক ভঙ্গি) | standing position (দাঁড়ানো ভঙ্গি) | The bracing position requires leaning forward. ব্রেসিং-পজিশনে সামনের দিকে ঝুঁকতে হয়। |
| pouch (পাউচ) | ছোট থলে বা প্যাকেট (a small bag or container) | small bag (ছোট ব্যাগ); pocket (থলি) | — | A life vest is located in a pouch under your seat. আপনার আসনের নিচের একটি ছোট থলিতে জীবনরক্ষাকারী জ্যাকেট থাকে। |
| firmly (ফার্মলি) | দৃঢ়ভাবে (strongly and securely) | securely (নিরাপদভাবে); tightly (শক্তভাবে) | loosely (ঢিলাভাবে); weakly (দুর্বলভাবে) | Place the oxygen mask firmly over your nose and mouth. নাক ও মুখের ওপর অক্সিজেন মাস্কটি দৃঢ়ভাবে রাখুন। |
Dictionary entries: 15
◆ Key Points
▪ A lavatory is the toilet provided on an aircraft.
▪ Cruising describes steady flight at a particular altitude.
▪ A destination is the place where a journey is intended to end.
▪ To descend means to move down from a higher position.
▪ The schedule gives the planned time for an event or journey.
▪ Passengers should locate the nearest exit for emergency awareness.
▪ Oxygen and air pressure are monitored during the flight.
▪ Assistance means help for a person who needs support.
▪ Passengers must secure safety equipment and baggage properly.
▪ The bracing position requires leaning forward with the hands on top of the head and the elbows against the thighs.
▪ A life vest is kept in a pouch under the seat or between the armrests.
▪ The oxygen mask should be placed firmly over the nose and mouth.
4. Subject Terms and Definitions
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (লাউঞ্জ) | বিমানবন্দরের অপেক্ষার স্থান (a waiting area at an airport) | waiting area (অপেক্ষার স্থান); waiting place (অপেক্ষার জায়গা) | — | Mita, Zara and her parents are waiting in the lounge. মিতা, জারা এবং তার বাবা-মা লাউঞ্জে অপেক্ষা করছে। |
| immigration (ইমিগ্রেশন) | ভ্রমণকারী ও তার কাগজপত্র পরীক্ষা করার সরকারি প্রক্রিয়া (the official process of checking travellers and documents) | checking (পরীক্ষা); formalities (সরকারি প্রক্রিয়া) | — | The immigration officer will check her passport and stamp it. ইমিগ্রেশন কর্মকর্তা তার পাসপোর্ট পরীক্ষা করে তাতে সিল দেবেন। |
| visa (ভিসা) | কোনো নির্দিষ্ট উদ্দেশ্যে একটি দেশে প্রবেশের সরকারি অনুমতি (official permission to enter a country) | entry permit (প্রবেশের অনুমতি); travel permit (ভ্রমণের অনুমতি) | refusal (প্রত্যাখ্যান); prohibition (নিষেধাজ্ঞা) | The visa is valid for three months. ভিসাটি তিন মাসের জন্য বৈধ। |
| valid (ভ্যালিড) | নির্দিষ্ট সময়ের জন্য আইনত বা সরকারি ভাবে গ্রহণযোগ্য (legally acceptable for a period) | acceptable (গ্রহণযোগ্য); effective (কার্যকর) | invalid (অবৈধ); expired (মেয়াদোত্তীর্ণ) | The visa is valid for three months. ভিসাটি তিন মাসের জন্য বৈধ। |
| departure (ডিপার্চার) | কোনো স্থান ত্যাগ করার কাজ (the act of leaving a place) | leaving (চলে যাওয়া); exit (বের হওয়া) | arrival (আগমন); entrance (প্রবেশ) | They fill in their departure cards. তারা তাদের প্রস্থান কার্ড পূরণ করে। |
| booth (বুথ) | কর্মকর্তার কাজের জন্য ছোট ঘেরা স্থান (a small enclosed place where an official works) | counter (কাউন্টার); compartment (ছোট কক্ষ) | open area (খোলা স্থান); outside (বাইরের স্থান) | Mita stands in front of one of the booths. মিতা একটি বুথের সামনে দাঁড়ায়। |
| counter (কাউন্টার) | যেখানে কোনো কর্মকর্তা মানুষকে সেবা দেন বা পরীক্ষা করেন এমন স্থান (a place where an official serves or checks people) | booth (বুথ); desk (ডেস্ক) | — | They move towards the immigration counter. তারা ইমিগ্রেশন কাউন্টারের দিকে এগিয়ে যায়। |
| machine readable (মেশিন রিডেবল) | যা মেশিন দ্বারা পড়া যায় (able to be read by a machine) | computer-readable (কম্পিউটারে পড়নযোগ্য); electronically readable (ইলেকট্রনিকভাবে পড়নযোগ্য) | handwritten (হাতে লেখা); unreadable (অপাঠ্য) | The passport has a machine readable section. পাসপোর্টে মেশিনে পড়া যায় এমন একটি অংশ আছে। |
| seize (সিজ) | কোনো কিছু সরকারি ভাবে নিয়ে রেখে দেওয়া (to take something officially and keep it) | take (নিয়ে নেওয়া); remove (সরিয়ে নেওয়া) | return (ফেরত দেওয়া); release (মুক্ত করে দেওয়া) | The officials will seize and throw them away. কর্মকর্তারা সেগুলো নিয়ে ফেলে দেবেন। |
| enclosed (এনক্লোজড) | সব দিক দিয়ে ঘেরা বা ঢাকা (surrounded or covered on all sides) | closed (বন্ধ); covered (আবৃত) | open (খোলা); uncovered (অনাবৃত) | They wait in the enclosed area. তারা ঘেরা এলাকায় অপেক্ষা করে। |
| formality (ফরম্যালিটি) | সম্পন্ন করতে হয় এমন সরকারি প্রক্রিয়া (an official procedure that must be completed) | procedure (প্রক্রিয়া); requirement (প্রয়োজনীয়তা) | informality (অনানুষ্ঠানিকতা); freedom (স্বাধীনতা) | All the formalities are done. সব আনুষ্ঠানিকতা সম্পন্ন হয়েছে। |
| lavatory (ল্যাভেটরি) | বিমানে থাকা শৌচাগার (the toilet provided on an aircraft) | toilet (শৌচাগার); washroom (প্রসাধনকক্ষ) | — | Smoking in the lavatory is prohibited. ল্যাভেটরিতে ধূমপান নিষিদ্ধ। |
5. Words in Context
At the airport, Mita and Zara waited in the lounge before travelling. They completed the necessary forms and went through immigration. An officer checked Mita’s passport and visa at the counter. Because her passport would expire later, she knew that she would have to renew it. After completing the departure formalities, the passengers entered an enclosed area. Officials could seize liquid that was not allowed in hand luggage. During the flight, the plane began to descend towards Bangkok.
Read each entry carefully. Notice how the word works in the airport or flight context, and then use the example sentence as a model for your own writing.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (lownj) | An airport waiting area. | waiting area; waiting place | — | Mita waited in the lounge before boarding the plane. |
| immigration (im-i-GRAY-shun) | The official process of checking travellers and their documents. | checking; formalities | — | The family went through immigration with their passports. |
| expire (ik-SPY-er) | To come to the end of a period of validity. | end; finish | renew | Her passport will expire on 8 June 2015. |
| renew (ri-NYOO) | To make a document valid for another period. | continue; extend | expire | After her passport expires, Mita has to renew it. |
| departure (di-PAR-cher) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; exit | arrival; entrance | The family completed their departure cards before leaving Bangladesh. |
| counter (KOWN-ter) | A place where an official serves or checks people. | booth; desk | — | Mita stood in front of an immigration counter. |
| seize (seez) | To take something officially and keep it. | take; remove | return; release | Officials may seize liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage. |
| enclosed (en-KLOHZD) | Surrounded or covered on all sides. | closed; covered | open; uncovered | The passengers waited in the enclosed area after security checking. |
| descend (di-SEND) | To move down from a higher place. | go down; lower | ascend; take off | The passengers hoped to see the city as the plane began to descend. |
Dictionary entries: 9
6. Exercise 1 - Match the Meaning
Match each English word with its correct meaning. Write the letter of the meaning beside each word.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (lownj) | An airport waiting area. | waiting area; waiting place | — | Mita, Zara and her parents are waiting in the lounge. |
| immigration (im-i-GRAY-shun) | The official process of checking travellers and their documents. | checking; formalities | — | Mita went through immigration with her passport and departure card. |
| expire (ik-SPY-er) | To come to the end of a period of validity. | end; finish | renew | Her passport will expire on 8 June 2015. |
| renew (ri-NYOO) | To make a document valid for another period. | continue; extend | expire | After her passport expires, Mita has to renew it. |
| visa (VEE-zuh) | Official permission to enter a country for a stated purpose. | entry permit; travel permit | refusal; prohibition | Mita got her visa from the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka. |
| valid (VAL-id) | Legally or officially acceptable for a period of time. | acceptable; effective | invalid; expired | The visa is valid for three months. |
| departure (di-PAR-cher) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; exit | arrival; entrance | The family completed their departure cards before leaving Bangladesh. |
| counter (KOWN-ter) | A place where an official serves or checks people. | booth; desk | — | Mita stood in front of an immigration counter. |
| seize (seez) | To take something officially and keep it. | take; remove | return; release | Officials may seize liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage. |
| descend (di-SEND) | To move down from a higher place. | go down; lower | ascend; take off | The passengers hoped to see the city as the plane began to descend. |
Matching Exercise
| Words | Shuffled meanings |
|---|---|
| 1. renew ____ | A. To take something officially and keep it. |
| 2. counter ____ | B. To move down from a higher place. |
| 3. lounge ____ | C. Official permission to enter a country. |
| 4. descend ____ | D. The act of leaving a place. |
| 5. visa ____ | E. An airport waiting area. |
| 6. seize ____ | F. To make a document valid for another period. |
| 7. departure ____ | G. Legally acceptable for a period of time. |
| 8. valid ____ | H. The official process of checking travellers and documents. |
| 9. immigration ____ | I. A place where an official serves or checks people. |
| 10. expire ____ | J. To come to the end of a period of validity. |
Answer key: 1-F, 2-I, 3-E, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-D, 8-G, 9-H, 10-J
Worked Practice
Ex. Which word means “an airport waiting area”?
Sol: Meaning: an airport waiting area
Matching word = lounge
Ans. lounge
Matching word = lounge
Ans. lounge
Ex. Which word means “to make a document valid for another period”?
Sol: Meaning: to make a document valid for another period
Matching word = renew
Ans. renew
Matching word = renew
Ans. renew
Ex. Which word means “official permission to enter a country”?
Sol: Meaning: official permission to enter a country
Matching word = visa
Ans. visa
Matching word = visa
Ans. visa
Ex. Which word means “to take something officially and keep it”?
Sol: Meaning: to take something officially and keep it
Matching word = seize
Ans. seize
Matching word = seize
Ans. seize
Ex. Which word means “to move down from a higher place”?
Sol: Meaning: to move down from a higher place
Matching word = descend
Ans. descend
Matching word = descend
Ans. descend
7. Exercise 2 - Fill in the Blanks
Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank. Use each word once.
Word Bank: lounge | immigration | expire | renew | visa | valid | departure | counter | seize | enclosed
1. Mita and Zara waited in the airport __________ before boarding the plane.
2. The officer checked Mita's passport during __________.
3. Her passport will __________ on 8 June 2015.
4. After that date, Mita has to __________ her passport.
5. Mita received a tourist __________ from the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka.
6. The visa is __________ for three months.
7. The family completed their __________ cards before leaving Bangladesh.
8. Mita stood in front of an immigration __________.
9. Officials may __________ liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage.
10. The passengers waited in an __________ area after security checking.
Answer Key: 1. lounge 2. immigration 3. expire 4. renew 5. visa 6. valid 7. departure 8. counter 9. seize 10. enclosed
Worked Example Series
Ex. Complete: Mita and Zara waited in the airport __________ before boarding the plane.
Sol:
Clue: the sentence refers to an airport waiting area.
Matching word = lounge
Ans. lounge
Ex. Complete: The officer checked Mita's passport during __________.
Sol:
Clue: the official process of checking travellers and documents.
Matching word = immigration
Ans. immigration
Ex. Complete: Her passport will __________ on 8 June 2015.
Sol:
Clue: the valid period will come to an end.
Matching word = expire
Ans. expire
Ex. Complete: After that date, Mita has to __________ her passport.
Sol:
Clue: the document must be made valid for another period.
Matching word = renew
Ans. renew
Ex. Complete: Officials may __________ liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage.
Sol:
Clue: officials take the liquid officially and keep it.
Matching word = seize
Ans. seize
8. Exercise 3 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Study the words, their meanings, synonyms and antonyms. Then practise the worked examples below.
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (লাউঞ্জ) | অপেক্ষাকক্ষ (a waiting area at an airport) | waiting area (অপেক্ষার স্থান) waiting place (অপেক্ষার জায়গা) | — | Mita, Zara and her parents are waiting in the lounge. মিতা, জারা ও তার বাবা-মা লাউঞ্জে অপেক্ষা করছে। |
| immigration (ইমিগ্রেশন) | অভিবাসন-সংক্রান্ত আনুষ্ঠানিক পরীক্ষা (the official process of checking travellers and documents) | checking (পরীক্ষা) formalities (আনুষ্ঠানিকতা) | — | Mita goes through immigration with her passport and departure card. মিতা তার পাসপোর্ট ও প্রস্থান কার্ড নিয়ে ইমিগ্রেশন সম্পন্ন করে। |
| expire (এক্সপায়ার) | মেয়াদ শেষ হওয়া (to come to the end of a period of validity) | end (শেষ হওয়া) finish (সমাপ্ত হওয়া) | renew (পুনরায় বৈধ করা) continue (চলতে থাকা) | Her visa will expire on September 27, 2012. তার ভিসার মেয়াদ ২৭ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০১২ তারিখে শেষ হবে। |
| renew (রিনিউ) | আরও একটি সময়ের জন্য বৈধ করা (to make a document valid for another period) | extend (বাড়ানো) continue (চালু রাখা) | expire (মেয়াদ শেষ হওয়া) cancel (বাতিল করা) | After her passport expires, Mita has to renew it. পাসপোর্টের মেয়াদ শেষ হওয়ার পর মিতাকে এটি নবায়ন করতে হবে। |
| departure (ডিপার্চার) | কোনো স্থান ত্যাগ করার কাজ (the act of leaving a place) | leaving (চলে যাওয়া) exit (বের হয়ে যাওয়া) | arrival (আগমন) entrance (প্রবেশ) | The family completed their departure cards before leaving Bangladesh. বাংলাদেশ ত্যাগের আগে পরিবারটি তাদের প্রস্থান কার্ড পূরণ করেছিল। |
| counter (কাউন্টার) | কর্মকর্তা যেখানে সেবা দেন বা পরীক্ষা করেন এমন স্থান (a place where an official serves or checks people) | booth (ছোট কক্ষ) desk (ডেস্ক) | — | Mita stands in front of an immigration counter. মিতা একটি ইমিগ্রেশন কাউন্টারের সামনে দাঁড়ায়। |
| scan (স্ক্যান) | স্ক্যান করার যন্ত্র দিয়ে পরীক্ষা করা (to examine with a scanning machine) | check (পরীক্ষা করা) examine (পর্যবেক্ষণ করা) | ignore (উপেক্ষা করা) overlook (চোখ এড়িয়ে যাওয়া) | The officer can scan the travel documents. কর্মকর্তা ভ্রমণের নথিগুলো স্ক্যান করতে পারেন। |
| seize (সিজ) | সরকারিভাবে নিয়ে রেখে দেওয়া (to take something officially and keep it) | take (নিয়ে নেওয়া) remove (সরিয়ে নেওয়া) | return (ফেরত দেওয়া) release (ছেড়ে দেওয়া) | Officials will seize liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage. কর্মকর্তারা হাতে বহনের ব্যাগে নিষিদ্ধ তরল জব্দ করবেন। |
| enclosed (এনক্লোজড) | সব দিক থেকে ঘেরা বা আবৃত (surrounded or covered on all sides) | closed (বন্ধ) covered (আবৃত) | open (খোলা) uncovered (অনাবৃত) | They wait in the enclosed area after security checking. নিরাপত্তা পরীক্ষা শেষে তারা ঘেরা এলাকায় অপেক্ষা করে। |
| descend (ডিসেন্ড) | উঁচু স্থান থেকে নিচে নামা (to move down from a higher place) | go down (নিচে যাওয়া) lower (নিচে নামানো) | ascend (উপরে ওঠা) take off (উড্ডয়ন করা) | We should get a great view of the city as we descend. আমরা নিচে নামার সময় শহরের চমৎকার দৃশ্য দেখতে পারব। |
Worked Example Series
Ex. Which word means “a waiting area at an airport”?
Sol:
Meaning = a waiting area at an airport
Matching word = lounge
Ans. lounge
Meaning = a waiting area at an airport
Matching word = lounge
Ans. lounge
Ex. Which word means “to make a document valid for another period”?
Sol:
Meaning = to make a document valid for another period
Matching word = renew
Ans. renew
Meaning = to make a document valid for another period
Matching word = renew
Ans. renew
Ex. Give a synonym of “departure”.
Sol:
Word = departure
Synonym = leaving
Ans. leaving
Word = departure
Synonym = leaving
Ans. leaving
Ex. Give an antonym of “enclosed”.
Sol:
Word = enclosed
Antonym = open
Ans. open
Word = enclosed
Antonym = open
Ans. open
Ex. Give an antonym of “descend”.
Sol:
Word = descend
Antonym = ascend
Ans. ascend
Word = descend
Antonym = ascend
Ans. ascend
9. Exercise 4 - Make Sentences
Instructions
Use each word in a meaningful sentence about travelling, airports or air journeys. Read the model sentences in the answer key after completing the exercise.
Textual Dictionary
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (lownj) | a waiting area at an airport | waiting area; waiting place | — | Mita and Zara waited quietly in the lounge before boarding. |
| immigration (im-i-GRAY-shun) | the official process of checking travellers and their documents | checking; formalities | — | The family went through immigration with their passports. |
| expire (ik-SPY-er) | to come to the end of a period of validity | end; finish | renew; continue | Mita checked the date when her visa would expire. |
| renew (ri-NYOO) | to make a document valid for another period | extend; continue | expire; cancel | She must renew her passport after it expires. |
| departure (di-PAR-cher) | the act of leaving a place | leaving; exit | arrival; entrance | The passengers completed their departure cards. |
| counter (KOWN-ter) | a place where an official serves or checks people | booth; desk | — | Mita stood near the immigration counter. |
| seize (seez) | to take something officially and keep it | take; remove | return; release | Officials may seize liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage. |
| enclosed (en-KLOHZD) | surrounded or covered on all sides | closed; covered | open; uncovered | The passengers waited in an enclosed area after security checking. |
Exercise
1. lounge 2. immigration 3. expire 4. renew
5. departure 6. counter 7. seize 8. enclosed
5. departure 6. counter 7. seize 8. enclosed
Answer Key: Model Sentences
Ex. Make a sentence with lounge.
Sol: Word = lounge
Model sentence = Mita and Zara waited in the lounge before boarding.
Ex. Make a sentence with immigration.
Sol: Word = immigration
Model sentence = The family went through immigration with their passports.
Ex. Make a sentence with expire.
Sol: Word = expire
Model sentence = Mita checked the date when her visa would expire.
Ex. Make a sentence with renew.
Sol: Word = renew
Model sentence = She must renew her passport after it expires.
Ex. Make a sentence with departure.
Sol: Word = departure
Model sentence = The passengers completed their departure cards.
Ex. Make a sentence with counter, seize and enclosed.
Sol: Words = counter, seize, enclosed
Model sentence 1 = Mita stood near the immigration counter.
Model sentence 2 = Officials may seize liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage.
Ans. Model sentence 3 = The passengers waited in an enclosed area after security checking.
10. Vocabulary MCQ (1-10)
Practice Questions
Airport Places and Procedures
1. Which word means a waiting area at an airport?
A. counter
B. lounge
C. booth
D. departure
Sol: [B] A lounge is the airport waiting area.
2. Mita hands her passport and departure card to the officer. Which process is she going through?
A. immigration
B. departure
C. cruising
D. boarding
Sol: [A] Immigration is the official checking of travellers and their documents.
3. Where does an immigration officer usually serve or check a traveller?
A. lounge
B. counter
C. lavatory
D. seat pocket
Sol: [B] A counter is a place where an official serves or checks people.
Passports, Visas and Validity
4. If a passport reaches the end of its valid period, what must the traveller do?
A. scan it
B. seize it
C. renew it
D. enclose it
Sol: [C] To renew a document means to make it valid for another period.
5. Which sentence uses expire correctly?
A. Her passport will expire on 8 June 2015.
B. Her passport will expire the counter.
C. Her passport will expire the officer.
D. Her passport will expire the lounge.
Sol: [A] Expire means to come to the end of a period of validity.
6. Which item gives permission to enter a country for a stated purpose?
A. passport
B. visa
C. departure card
D. counter
Sol: [B] A visa is official permission to enter a country for a stated purpose.
Security and Baggage
7. What may officials do with liquid over 100 ml in hand luggage?
A. renew it
B. seize it
C. scan the lounge
D. board it
Sol: [B] Seize means to take something officially and keep it.
8. Which word names the soft substance that Mita has in her hand luggage?
A. gel
B. booth
C. formality
D. schedule
Sol: [A] Gel is a soft substance carried in a container.
Travel Actions and Airport Areas
9. What does a machine-readable passport contain?
A. information a machine can read
B. a waiting place
C. a liquid container
D. a boarding announcement
Sol: [A] Machine-readable information can be read electronically by a machine.
10. After security checking, where do passengers wait before boarding the plane?
A. in an enclosed area
B. at the passport office
C. in the lavatory
D. outside the airport
Sol: [A] An enclosed area is a closed or covered section of the airport.
Answer Key
1. B — A lounge is an airport waiting area.
2. A — Immigration checks travellers and their documents.
3. B — An official serves or checks people at a counter.
4. C — A document is renewed to make it valid again.
5. A — Expire means to end in validity.
6. B — A visa permits entry into a country for a stated purpose.
7. B — Officials may seize prohibited liquid.
8. A — Gel is a soft substance in a container.
9. A — Machine-readable information can be read by a machine.
10. A — Passengers wait in an enclosed area after security checking.
2. A — Immigration checks travellers and their documents.
3. B — An official serves or checks people at a counter.
4. C — A document is renewed to make it valid again.
5. A — Expire means to end in validity.
6. B — A visa permits entry into a country for a stated purpose.
7. B — Officials may seize prohibited liquid.
8. A — Gel is a soft substance in a container.
9. A — Machine-readable information can be read by a machine.
10. A — Passengers wait in an enclosed area after security checking.
11. Quick Revision List
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lounge (lownj) | An airport waiting area. | waiting area; waiting place | — | Mita and Zara waited in the lounge before boarding the plane. |
| immigration (im-i-GRAY-shun) | The official process of checking travellers and their documents. | checking; formalities | — | Mita went through immigration with her passport and departure card. |
| expire (ik-SPY-er) | To come to the end of a period of validity. | end; finish | renew; continue | Her visa will expire on September 27, 2012. |
| renew (ri-NYOO) | To make a document valid for another period. | extend; continue | expire; cancel | After her passport expires, Mita has to renew it. |
| visa (VEE-zuh) | Official permission to enter a country for a stated purpose. | entry permit; travel permit | refusal; prohibition | Mita got her visa from the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka. |
| valid (VAL-id) | Legally or officially acceptable for a period of time. | acceptable; effective | invalid; expired | The visa is valid for three months. |
| departure (di-PAR-cher) | The act of leaving a place. | leaving; exit | arrival; entrance | They completed their departure cards before leaving Bangladesh. |
| booth (booth) | A small enclosed place where an official works. | counter; compartment | open area; outside | Mita stood in front of one of the booths. |
| counter (KOWN-ter) | A place where an official serves or checks people. | booth; desk | — | The family moved towards the immigration counter. |
| scan (skan) | To examine something with a scanning machine. | check; examine | ignore; overlook | The officer can scan the travel documents. |
| machine readable (muh-SHEEN REE-duh-buhl) | Able to be read by a machine. | computer-readable; electronically readable | handwritten; unreadable | The passport has a machine readable section. |
| seize (seez) | To take something officially and keep it. | take; remove | return; release | Officials may seize liquid that is not allowed in hand luggage. |
| enclosed (en-KLOHZD) | Surrounded or covered on all sides. | closed; covered | open; uncovered | The passengers waited in the enclosed area after security checking. |
| formality (for-MAL-i-tee) | An official procedure that must be completed. | procedure; requirement | informality; freedom | All the formalities are done before boarding. |
| gel (jel) | A soft substance carried in a container. | jelly; semisolid | solid; dryness | Zara had a small lip gel in her hand luggage. |
| descend (di-SEND) | To move down from a higher place. | go down; lower | ascend; take off | The passengers hoped to see the city as the plane began to descend. |
Dictionary entries: 16
◆ Key Points
- The lounge is the airport waiting area where passengers wait before travelling.
- An immigration officer checks a traveller’s passport, visa and departure card.
- A departure card contains information about the traveller and the journey.
- A passport identifies a traveller during international travel.
- A visa permits a traveller to enter a country for a stated purpose.
- A passport or visa that reaches the end of its valid period must be renewed.
- Officials may seize liquid, lotion, gel or cream over 100 ml in hand luggage.
- Passengers wait in an enclosed area after completing security checking.
- Passengers board the plane after their row number is announced.
- Passengers must fasten their seat belts and secure their baggage before take-off.
- Passengers must keep their seats and table trays in an upright position for take-off.
- Passengers should read the safety information before take-off.
12. Practice Bank
নির্দেশনা: প্রতিটি শব্দের বাংলা অর্থ, সমার্থক ও বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ পড়ো। উদাহরণ বাক্যগুলো খাতায় লিখে অনুশীলন করো।
| Word (Pronunciation) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lavatory (ল্যাভেটরি) | বিমানের শৌচাগার (toilet on an aircraft) | toilet (শৌচাগার); washroom (ধোয়ার ঘর) | — | Smoking in the lavatory is prohibited. বিমানের শৌচাগারে ধূমপান নিষিদ্ধ। |
| cruising (ক্রুজিং) | নির্দিষ্ট উচ্চতায় বিমানের স্বাভাবিকভাবে চলা (travelling steadily at altitude) | travelling (ভ্রমণ করা); flying (উড়ে চলা) | landing (অবতরণ); stopping (থেমে যাওয়া) | The plane is currently cruising at an altitude of 10058.40 feet. বিমানটি বর্তমানে ১০০৫৮.৪০ ফুট উচ্চতায় চলেছে। |
| altitude (অ্যালটিটিউড) | সমুদ্রপৃষ্ঠ বা ভূমি থেকে উচ্চতা (height above the ground) | height (উচ্চতা); elevation (উঁচু অবস্থান) | depth (গভীরতা); low level (নিম্নস্তর) | The aircraft is cruising at an altitude of 10058.40 feet. বিমানটি ১০০৫৮.৪০ ফুট উচ্চতায় চলছে। |
| schedule (শিডিউল) | নির্ধারিত সময়সূচি (planned timetable) | timetable (সময়সূচি); plan (পরিকল্পনা) | delay (বিলম্ব); disorder (বিশৃঙ্খলা) | We are expecting to land approximately fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. আমরা নির্ধারিত সময়ের প্রায় পনেরো মিনিট আগে অবতরণ করার আশা করছি। |
| destination (ডেস্টিনেশন) | ভ্রমণের শেষ গন্তব্য (final place of a journey) | goal (লক্ষ্যস্থল); endpoint (শেষ স্থান) | origin (শুরুর স্থান); departure (প্রস্থান) | Flight BG88 is travelling to Bangkok as its destination. BG88 ফ্লাইটটির গন্তব্য ব্যাংকক। |
| assistance (অ্যাসিস্ট্যান্স) | সাহায্য (help or support) | help (সাহায্য); aid (সহায়তা) | hindrance (বাধা); refusal (অস্বীকৃতি) | Assist the other person if he or she requires assistance. অন্য ব্যক্তির সাহায্যের প্রয়োজন হলে তাকে সাহায্য করো। |
| secure (সিকিয়র) | নিরাপদে আটকে রাখা (make safe or fasten) | fasten (আটকানো); protect (রক্ষা করা) | loosen (আলগা করা); release (ছেড়ে দেওয়া) | Secure the elastic band behind your head. তোমার মাথার পেছনে ইলাস্টিক ব্যান্ডটি আটকে রাখো। |
| turbulence (টার্বিউলেন্স) | বিমানের বায়ুতে অস্থিরতা (rough movement of an aircraft) | air disturbance (বায়ুর অস্থিরতা); shaking (কাঁপুনি) | calmness (শান্ত অবস্থা); smoothness (মসৃণতা) | Passengers should follow the safety instructions during turbulence. বায়ুর অস্থিরতার সময় যাত্রীদের নিরাপত্তার নির্দেশনা মানা উচিত। |
| pouch (পাউচ) | ছোট থলে বা খাপ (small bag or case) | bag (থলে); case (খাপ) | — | A life vest is located in a pouch under your seat. তোমার আসনের নিচে একটি থলেতে জীবনরক্ষাকারী পোশাক রয়েছে। |
| firmly (ফার্মলি) | দৃঢ়ভাবে (strongly and securely) | strongly (দৃঢ়ভাবে); tightly (শক্ত করে) | loosely (আলগাভাবে); gently (আস্তে) | Pull firmly on the red cord before you leave the aircraft. বিমান ছাড়ার আগে লাল দড়িটি দৃঢ়ভাবে টানো। |
| locate (লোকেট) | অবস্থান করা বা খুঁজে পাওয়া (find the position of something) | find (খুঁজে পাওয়া); identify (চিহ্নিত করা) | lose (হারানো); misplace (ভুল জায়গায় রাখা) | A life vest is located between the armrests. হাত রাখার আসনের মাঝখানে একটি জীবনরক্ষাকারী পোশাক রাখা আছে। |
| monitored (মনিটর্ড) | পর্যবেক্ষণ করা হয় (watched or checked regularly) | observed (পর্যবেক্ষিত); checked (পরীক্ষিত) | ignored (উপেক্ষিত); neglected (অযত্নে রাখা) | Oxygen and the air pressure are always being monitored. অক্সিজেন ও বায়ুচাপ সব সময় পর্যবেক্ষণ করা হয়। |
ইঙ্গিত: বাক্যের প্রেক্ষাপট দেখে শব্দের পদ, অর্থ এবং নিরাপত্তা-সংক্রান্ত ব্যবহার নির্ণয় করো।