15. Vacation Itinerary – Understand a travel itinerary and answer questions about flight details.
Reading Section Activity: Vacation Itinerary
Topic: Understanding a Travel Itinerary
Objective: Help the student practice reading comprehension by interpreting a vacation itinerary and answering related questions about flight details.
Step 1: Reading Passage – Vacation Itinerary
Vacation Itinerary for Trip to Hawaii
Traveler Name: John Smith
Travel Dates: June 15 – June 22, 2024
Flight Details:
- Departure Flight:
- Airline: Hawaiian Airlines
- Flight Number: HA 123
- Departure Date: June 15, 2024
- Departure Time: 8:00 AM
- Departure Airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Arrival Time: 10:30 AM (HST)
- Arrival Airport: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Honolulu
- Return Flight:
- Airline: Hawaiian Airlines
- Flight Number: HA 456
- Departure Date: June 22, 2024
- Departure Time: 5:00 PM
- Departure Airport: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Honolulu
- Arrival Time: 1:30 AM (PDT) on June 23
- Arrival Airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Accommodation:
- Hotel: Hilton Hawaiian Village
- Check-in Date: June 15, 2024
- Check-out Date: June 22, 2024
- Reservation Number: 789123456
Step 2: Comprehension Questions
After reading the vacation itinerary, answer the following questions based on the details provided.
Multiple Choice Questions
- What is the departure date for the trip?
a) June 15, 2023
b) June 15, 2024
c) June 22, 2024
d) June 22, 2023 - What time does the return flight leave Honolulu?
a) 8:00 AM
b) 10:30 AM
c) 5:00 PM
d) 1:30 AM - What airline is used for both flights?
a) Delta Airlines
b) United Airlines
c) Hawaiian Airlines
d) American Airlines - Where will John stay during his vacation?
a) The Royal Hawaiian Hotel
b) Hilton Hawaiian Village
c) Marriott Waikiki
d) Sheraton Hotel - What is the flight number for the departure flight?
a) HA 456
b) HA 789
c) HA 123
d) HA 321
Short Answer Questions
- What is the arrival time in Honolulu for the departure flight?
(Write your answer below) - What is the reservation number for the hotel?
(Write your answer below) - How long is the vacation trip?
(Write your answer below) - What time zone does the arrival time in Honolulu correspond to?
(Write your answer below) - What is the return arrival time in Los Angeles?
(Write your answer below)
Step 3: Answer Key
- b) June 15, 2024
- c) 5:00 PM
- c) Hawaiian Airlines
- b) Hilton Hawaiian Village
- c) HA 123
- The arrival time in Honolulu for the departure flight is 10:30 AM (HST).
- The reservation number for the hotel is 789123456.
- The vacation trip is 7 days long (from June 15 to June 22, 2024).
- The arrival time in Honolulu corresponds to the Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
- The return arrival time in Los Angeles is 1:30 AM (PDT) on June 23.
Step 4: Vocabulary & Definitions
Here are some difficult words and phrases from the itinerary:
- Itinerary: A detailed plan or route of a journey, including travel and accommodation details.
- Example: “I printed out my itinerary to keep track of all my travel plans.”
- Departure: The act of leaving or going away from a place.
- Example: “Our departure time is scheduled for 8:00 AM.”
- Arrival: The act of reaching a destination.
- Example: “The arrival time at our destination is 10:30 AM.”
- Reservation Number: A unique number assigned to a booking or reservation to identify it.
- Example: “Please provide your reservation number when checking in.”
- Accommodation: A place where someone stays, such as a hotel or rental.
- Example: “The accommodation we booked is a beautiful beachfront hotel.”
Step 5: Selfie Assignment
Assignment:
Record a short video (1-2 minutes) explaining your travel itinerary for a vacation you would like to take. Discuss the destination, flight details, accommodation, and activities you plan to do. Be sure to include any important information you would want to remember for your trip!