[여행영어] 2. At the Baggage Claim - version 3

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교과서 예문 3

[He is waiting at the baggage carrousel for his bag.

After all the bags are unloaded he finds himself standing alone

 and his bag is nowhere in sight.

He turns to another tourist standing beside him]

A : Excuse me. Is this the baggage claim area for Flight 243?

B : Yes, it is. I came in on that flight, too.

A : Do you know where the lost and found department is?

B : The airline lost your bag, eh? I hate when that happenes.

     The lost and found department is over there.

A : Thanks, I hope that it hasn't gone on a world tour without me.

B : What? Your bag?

A : Yeah.

B : [laughing] You never know. Good luck to you.

A : Thanks for your help.

[Tourist approaches the claim department]

A : Excuse me? Can you help me?

C : Only if it deals with lost luggage.

A : It does, my bag didn't come off the plane.

C : Fill out this claim form and we'll contact you when we find it.

A : Can you tell me how long this usually takes? I'm here on business.

     I have all my business papers and samples in that bag. I need it for my work.

C : Well, it usually takes a day or two to locate it

     and then we'll deliver it to the address on the claim form.

     Can you be reaches at this number?

A : Yes. If I'm not there, please leave a message.

C : Well, we'll try our best.

A : Please do.