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The world's finest airports are close to home 全球最佳机场比你想象的更近喔！
by Beth Bowyer Wei
Crowded airplanes, long check-in lines and luggage fees can make flying a chore. Although these hassles can’t be avoided, the world’s top airports help you forget about them! As winners of the 2008 World Airport Awards, these airports rate high in passenger satisfaction. Plus, you’ll find the top four right here in Asia!
Hong Kong International Airport
Named “World’s Best Airport” seven times, Hong Kong International Airport is known for its efficiency. The modern airport’s smooth immigration processes, speedy luggage handling, and convenient transportation links impress travelers. Plus, famous name-brand stores, like Prada, make the airport a shopper’s dream
Changi International Airport, Singagore
Changi International Airport is a feast for the eyes. Orchid gardens, palm trees, a nature trail, and a rooftop pool make this airport unique. Three television rooms-one each for news, sports and movies-help passengers relax. And travelers with a layover of at least five hours can take a free city tour. With over 100 shops, this airport also has excellent duty-free shopping.
Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul's 8-year-old Incheon International Airport makes traveling stress-free. With state-of-the-art security, the airport promises that the departure process will take less than 45 minutes. Shorter waiting times mean travelers can enjoy the airport's services. These include a hair salon, a 72-hole golf course and a children's playroom. Incheon's website suggests activities depending on how long passengers must wait for a flight. For a wait of four to six hours, the airport recommends the shower and massage services.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia
The design of Kuala Lumpur International Airport mixes technology and nature, Designers wanted to bring the green space that surrounds the airport inside. So they used the concept "airport in the forest, forest in the airport" Thus, a large section of rain forest sits in the middle of the international terminal. Waiting times are short, so travelers enjoy smooth arrivals, and departures. Luxury shopping and a reflexology center add to the list of benefits.
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself!
More Information
The Munich Airport in Germany comes in as the world's 5th best airport. It offers computer touchscreens that let children learn more about how airports work. At number 6 is the Kansai International Airport in Japan. It offers a DVD rental service and a pet hotel. Danmark's Copenhagen Airport features works of art and brightly polished wood floors. Airports in Zurich, Helsinki and Cape Town complete the top ten list.
Grammar
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself.
"in itself" -"in and of itself"
"considered alone" or "all on its own" (not connected to anything else)
Bob's plan is creative in itself, but we would need to make a lot of changes if we decide to use it.
My trip to the doctor's was horrible. Just sitting in the waiting room for hours was unbearable in itself.
chore (n)-small job/small responsible you do every day or every month, It's not fun.家中的例行工作，作家事。或令人讨厌，或是令人觉得麻烦，困难的工作。
Rachel cleaned the bathroom and took out the trash, but she still has more chores to do.
*Molly has to finish her chores before going out with her friends.
*Attending all these meeting is a real chore to me.
satisfaction (n)-满足，满意，满意度。
Customer satisfaction is very important in our company. Making customers happy makes our business successful. 顾客的满意度。
*Good relationship between co-workers contributes to job satisfaction. 有助于提升工作的满意度
*This car dealership rated first in customer satisfaction last year.
efficiency (n)-take at least amount of time or energy in order to function.
I like this restaurant because of its efficiency I never have to wait long for a meal here.
duty-free (adj)-When Lisa travels, she often buys gifts for her friends at duty-free shops.
layover-中途停留。暂时停留。take a short break in a journey.
We have a 2-hour layover in L.A. before transferring to Denver.
*Charlie took advantage of the layover in Hong Kong and got a haircut at the airport.
state-of-the-art (adj)-highest the level of developement.
That country's high-speed railway is state-of-the-art.
departure (n)-起飞，起飞，起程，出发。at a leaving place, de-有分开的意思。
Keri has an early-morning departure from Boston tomorrow.
*The departure time for flight 301 is 2 p.m.
*Our departure was delayed because of mechanical problems. 机械问题
*There are several departures from Seattle to New York every day. 好几班飞机
concept (n)-general idea or thought.概念，观念
The concept of this restaurant is quite unique. I'm sure it will attract a lot of customers.
*The concept of the earth being round wasn't accepted in the beginning. 地球是圆的。。
*The basic concept of management will be introduced in this course.
arrival (n)-到达at of arriving, departure的反义词
Martha's arrival was delayed, so I had to wait an extra hour for her at the airport.
*Hundreds of fans waited for hours for the arrival of the band.
*We apologize for the late arrival of the bus.
reflexology-hands or feet massage or rab to get energy.
rain forest-a forest gets a lot of rain 热带雨林
Chat Room
Check-in 到机场报到。（人）如旅馆check -in.
long check-in lines
check-in counter- 贵台。where the line usually are.
curbside check-in-curb is the edge of the side walk.机场外边齐楼下，路边报道服务。一下车即可报到。
skycap-路边服务员。（要给小费）
kiosks-kiosk 电脑自动报到亭，透过点选完成登机手续。for carry-on only.
carry-on
check- 托运行李 Do you have any bag to check? I need to check my bag.
checked bag-托运的行李。
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stress-free, free is without. duty-free, not dutyless. 免税的，
homeless, not home-free 无家可归
trouble-free, not troubleless
只有sugar-free = sugarless. 无糖的。
注意，不同的字要跟不同的字尾
-less 加在（v）动词的后面，意思是无法做到的。the action can't be done.
countless-无法计算的（无数的）count, harm. (harmless 无法伤害的，无害的)
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