Do you travel light?
Get your students talking about airline baggage restrictions as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate+ English learners.
Preview
1. Would you use a discount airline that charged you for carry-on baggage?
- Yes
- No
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- discount
- carry-on
- check (baggage)
- duffel bag
- roller bag
Agree or Disagree?
2. I usually pay extra to check a suitcase or bag when I travel by plane.
- Agree
- Disagree
- I rarely travel by plane.
3. Airlines charge too much for checked baggage.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. I am pretty good at packing light for trips.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. What is your #1 reason for NOT checking baggage?
- It's too expensive to check baggage.
- I don't like waiting for baggage.
- I don't usually need a lot of baggage.
- I worry about lost baggage.
6. What type of luggage do you usually use for your carry-on item(s)?
- a backpack
- a roller bag
- a purse
- a handbag
- a duffel bag
- a laptop bag
- a briefcase
- none of the above
7. What is the worst part about traveling with only carry-on bags?
- restrictions on liquids
- having enough packing room
- not being able to shop while traveling
- finding room in overhead bins
- losing legroom
- mobility problems