AIRLINEACCORDING TO AIRLINE INDUSTRY STATISTICS, ALMOST 90 PERCENT OF...
BÀI 7: AIRLINE
According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially
survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips.
Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instruction before take off and ask questions if you
have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of
course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoffs and
landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before take off, you should locate the
nearest exit and an alterative exit and count the rows of seats between you and the exits so that you can
reach
them
in the dark if necessary. In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you
should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the planes comes to a complete
stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins,
towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as
quickly as possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belongings with you. Do not
jump on escape slides before they are fully
inflated,
and when you jump, do so with your arms and
legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as
quickly as possible, and smoke near the wreckage
Question 1:
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Procedures for evacuation aircraft.
B. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passenger survival,
C. Airline industry accident statistics.
D. Safety instructions in air travel.
Question 2:
Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instruction .
A.
if smoke is in the cabin
B.
in an emergency
C.
before locating the exits
D.
before take-off
Question 3:
According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor
.
A.
especially during landings
B.
throughout the flight
C.
only if an accident is possible
D.
during take-offs and landings
Question 4:
According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off?
A.
The ones with counted rows of seats between them
B.
The nearest one.
C.
The two closest to the passenger’s seat
D.
The ones that can be found in the dark
Question 5:
The word “them” in bold refers to
A.
seats
B.
rows
C.
exits
D.
feet
Question 6:
It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts
if they
A.
don’t smoke in or near a plane
B.
read airline safety statistics
C.
wear a safety belt
D.
keep their heads low
Question 7:
Airline passengers are advised to do all of the following EXCEPT
A.
ask questions about safety
B.
locate the nearest exit
C.
fasten their seat belts before take-off
D.
carry personal belongings in an emergency
Question 8:
The word “Inflated” in bold is closest in meaning to ___________
A.
expanded
B.
lifted
C.
assembled
D.
increased