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My First Flight

Kerem was twenty-two years old, and he had never traveled by plane before. He lived with his family in a small town near Bursa.

One summer morning, he packed his bag for an important trip to Antalya. His cousin was getting married there, and all the family was excited. But Kerem was nervous. Very nervous.

The night before the trip, he watched many videos about airplanes. Some videos helped him, but some made him more afraid. “What if the plane shakes?” he thought. “What if I get lost in the airport?” “What if I open the emergency door by accident?”

His mother laughed when she heard this.

“Kerem,” she said, “People fly every day. Relax.” But Kerem could not relax.

The next morning, he arrived at the airport two hours early. The airport was huge and loud. People walked everywhere with suitcases, coffee cups, and passports. Kerem looked around carefully.

“Okay,” he said quietly. “Don’t panic.”

First, he checked in his suitcase. Then he went through security. When the machine beeped loudly, Kerem froze. A security officer smiled.

“Phone in your pocket?” she asked.

Kerem touched his pocket and turned red.

“Oh… yes.”

A few minutes later, he finally reached the gate. He bought a sandwich and sat near the window.

Outside, he watched airplanes move slowly like giant birds. Then he heard an announcement: “Flight 247 to Antalya is now boarding.” Kerem’s stomach felt strange. “This is really happening,” he thought. Inside the plane, everything felt smaller than he expected. He found his seat near the window and sat down carefully.

Next to him sat an old woman with curly white hair. “First flight?” she asked immediately. Kerem looked surprised. “Is it obvious?” The woman laughed warmly. “You are holding the seat like it is moving already.” Kerem smiled nervously.

A few minutes later, the plane started moving. Kerem looked out the window with wide eyes. Faster. Faster. Then suddenly the plane lifted into the sky. Kerem’s heart jumped. “Oh wow,” he whispered. The houses below became smaller and smaller. Soon, the city looked like a toy model. Above the clouds, the sky was bright and beautiful. For the first time that day, Kerem relaxed.

“This is amazing,” he said.

The old woman smiled. “I told you. Flying is magical.”

But thirty minutes later, the plane suddenly shook. Kerem grabbed the seat again.

“What was that?!” he asked quickly.

“Turbulence,” the woman answered calmly. “Very normal.” But then the shaking became stronger for a few seconds.

A baby started crying. Someone dropped a drink. Kerem looked very worried. The old woman opened her bag slowly and gave him a candy.

“Here,” she said. “This helps.”

Kerem laughed a little. “Candy helps with fear?”

“No,” she answered. “But candy helps you stop thinking too much.”

A few minutes later, the turbulence ended. Kerem looked out the window again. The clouds looked soft like snow. When the plane finally landed in Antalya, everyone clapped quietly.

Kerem smiled proudly. “I did it,” he said. At the airport exit, he turned to thank the old woman. But she was gone. Only the candy paper remained on the seat. Kerem picked it up and smiled. His first flight was scary, strange, and wonderful.

And now, he wanted to fly again 

 Vocabulary (Kelime Tablosu)

English Word	Turkish Meaning
flight	uçuş
airport	havalimanı
luggage	bagaj
suitcase	valiz
passport	pasaport
ticket	bilet
traveler	yolcu
journey	yolculuk
excited	heyecanlı
nervous	gergin
boarding gate	biniş kapısı
airplane	uçak

 Comprehension Questions

Yorum olarak cevaplarınızı ekleyebilirsiniz.

1. How old was Kerem?
2. Had Kerem traveled by plane before?
3. Where did Kerem live?
4. Why was Kerem excited?
5. What did Kerem pack into his suitcase?
6. Where was Kerem going?
7. How did Kerem feel before the flight?
8. What did Kerem do at the airport?
9. Was the flight a positive experience for Kerem?
10. Would Kerem like to travel again?

✏️ Exercise 1: True or False

Hikâyeye göre cümlelerin doğru (True) veya yanlış (False) olduğunu yazın.

1. Kerem was twenty-two years old. _______
2. Kerem had traveled by plane many times before. _______
3. Kerem was going to Antalya for his cousin’s wedding. _______
4. Kerem arrived at the airport late. _______
5. The security machine beeped because Kerem had his phone in his pocket. _______
6. Kerem sat next to a young man on the plane. _______
7. The plane experienced turbulence during the flight. _______
8. Kerem never wanted to fly again. _______

✏️ Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Kutudaki kelimeleri kullanın.

(nervous – airport – turbulence – window – candy – suitcase)

1. Kerem packed his __________ before the trip.
2. He felt very __________ about his first flight.
3. Kerem arrived at the __________ two hours early.
4. He sat near the __________ on the plane.
5. The plane shook because of __________.
6. The old woman gave Kerem a __________.

✏️ Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Answer

1. Why was Kerem going to Antalya?

a) For a business meeting
b) For his cousin’s wedding
c) For a holiday with friends

2. What did Kerem watch before the trip?

a) Videos about airplanes
b) A wedding video
c) A football match

3. Why did the security machine beep?

a) Kerem had a phone in his pocket.
b) Kerem had a drink in his bag.
c) Kerem forgot his passport.

4. Who sat next to Kerem?

a) A young woman
b) A security officer
c) An old woman

5. How did Kerem feel after landing?

a) Proud
b) Angry
c) Bored

✏️ Exercise 4: Match the Words

Kelimeleri Türkçe anlamlarıyla eşleştirin.

A

1. flight
2. suitcase
3. nervous
4. boarding gate
5. journey
6. luggage

B

a. yolculuk
b. valiz
c. bagaj
d. uçuş
e. biniş kapısı
f. gergin

✏️ Exercise 5: Answer the Questions

Soruları İngilizce olarak kısa cevaplarla cevaplayın.

1. How old was Kerem?
2. Had Kerem traveled by plane before?
3. Where did Kerem live?
4. Why was Kerem going to Antalya?
5. How early did Kerem arrive at the airport?
6. Where was Kerem’s seat?
7. What did the old woman give Kerem?
8. Why did the plane shake?
9. How did Kerem feel when the plane landed?
10. Did Kerem want to fly again?

🗣️ Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever traveled by plane?
2. How do you feel before a flight?
3. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?
4. What do you usually take in your suitcase?
5. Have you ever experienced turbulence?
6. Where would you like to fly in the future?

✅ Answer Key

Exercise 1

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. False

Exercise 2

1. suitcase
2. nervous
3. airport
4. window
5. turbulence
6. candy

Exercise 3

1. b) For his cousin’s wedding
2. a) Videos about airplanes
3. a) Kerem had a phone in his pocket.
4. c) An old woman
5. a) Proud

Exercise 4

1. d) uçuş
2. b) valiz
3. f) gergin
4. e) biniş kapısı
5. a) yolculuk
6. c) bagaj

Exercise 5

1. He was twenty-two years old.
2. No, he hadn’t.
3. He lived in a small town near Bursa.
4. He was going to his cousin’s wedding.
5. He arrived two hours early.
6. His seat was near the window.
7. She gave him a candy.
8. The plane shook because of turbulence.
9. He felt proud.
10. Yes, he did.

Discussion Questions – Sample Answers

1. Yes, I have. I traveled by plane last summer.
2. I usually feel excited and a little nervous.
3. I prefer a window seat because I like watching the clouds.
4. I usually take clothes, shoes and personal items.
5. Yes, I have. It was a little scary, but it ended quickly.
6. I would like to fly to Italy in the future.

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