Drinking Alcohol at UK Airports
Introduction
People are talking about alcohol at airports. Many passengers are behaving badly.
Main Body
Airports sell alcohol very early in the morning. Michael O'Leary from Ryanair says this is a problem. He says too many people get drunk. Now, one plane must change its path almost every day because of this. He wants a limit of two drinks per person. Some bar owners do not agree. Tim Martin from JD Wetherspoon says the limit is a bad idea. He says it is hard to check if people are drunk. Other shops say people already buy alcohol in duty-free shops and drink it secretly. Older people and young people think differently. 66% of people over 65 years old want to stop early morning alcohol. Only 34% of young people aged 18 to 24 agree with this.
Conclusion
Airline bosses and bar owners still disagree. However, passengers can go to jail or pay a lot of money if they cause trouble.
Learning
💡 The 'Who Says What' Pattern
In this text, we see a common way to report opinions. Look at these examples:
- Michael O'Leary says this is a problem.
- Tim Martin says the limit is a bad idea.
The Rule: Use [Person] + says + [Opinion] to tell us what someone thinks. It is the simplest way to share information from another person.
📉 Comparing Numbers
When we talk about groups of people, we use percentages (%).
High Number: 66% (More than half) → Older people want a change. Low Number: 34% (Less than half) → Young people do not agree.
⚠️ Warning Words
Notice these words used for problems:
- Badly (How they behave)
- Trouble (The situation)
- Limit (A rule to stop something)
If you see these words, the sentence is usually about a problem or a rule.