Hong Kong Airport Opens Terminal 2

May 16, 2026, 09:29
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Hong Kong is opening Terminal 2 on May 27. This will help the airport hold more people.

Main Body

The airport spent a lot of money to build new runways and a new terminal. This project helps the airport work faster. The airport wants eight million people to use this terminal in the first year. Some airlines will move from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. This happens between May 27 and June 10. Fifteen airlines will move, including AirAsia and HK Express. These airlines are small or cheap. This move helps the airport because people will not stand in long lines.

Conclusion

Terminal 2 opens on May 27. It makes the airport better and faster.

Learning

πŸ“… Talking About Dates

In the text, we see dates like May 27 and June 10.

When we talk about a specific day, we use the word on.

  • Wrong: I arrive May 27.
  • Right: I arrive on May 27.

The Pattern: ON β†’\rightarrow Month + Day

Quick Examples from the story:

  • Opens on May 27.
  • Happens between May 27 and June 10.

✈️ Simple Descriptions

Look at how the text describes the airlines:

"These airlines are small or cheap."

To reach A2, you only need this simple formula to describe things: Thing β†’\rightarrow is/are β†’\rightarrow Adjective (Describing word)

  • The airport β†’\rightarrow is β†’\rightarrow better.
  • The lines β†’\rightarrow are β†’\rightarrow long.

Vocabulary Learning

airport (n.)
A place where planes land and take off.
Example:The airport is busy with many flights.
opening (n.)
The act of starting or beginning something.
Example:The opening of the new terminal began on May 27.
help (v.)
To give assistance or support to someone.
Example:Can you help me carry these bags?
people (n.)
Human beings; individuals.
Example:People are waiting in the lobby.
spend (v.)
To use money or time for something.
Example:I will spend my savings on a trip.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods or services.
Example:She used money to buy a book.
build (v.)
To construct or create something.
Example:They will build a new bridge over the river.
new (adj.)
Not old; recently made or created.
Example:The new car is very fast.
project (n.)
A planned piece of work to be completed.
Example:This project will finish by next year.
faster (adv.)
At a higher speed; quicker.
Example:The train is faster than the bus.
move (v.)
To change location or position.
Example:They will move to a new office next month.
line (n.)
A row of people standing or waiting.
Example:Stand in line for your ticket.