Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
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 says 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 alternative 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 plane 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 fore 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 amrs 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.
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
Đáp án D.
Key word: airline travelers, keep, feet flat.
Clue: “During takeoffs and landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor”: Trong lúc cất cánh và hạ cánh, bạn được khuyên là nên để bàn chân sát vào nền sàn.
Phân tích đáp án:
A. especially during landings: đặc biệt trong lúc hạ cánh.
B. throughout the flight: trong suốt chuyến bay
C. only if an accident is possible: chỉ nếu khi có khả năng xảy ra tai nạn
D. during take-offs and landings: trong lúc cất cánh và hạ cánh.
Dựa vào clue ta thấy đáp án chính xác là D. during take-offs and landings: Hành khách nên để bàn chân sát xuống sàn trong lúc cất cánh và hạ cánh.
| MEMORIZE - lang (v): tiếp đất, hạ cánh - land (n): đất, vùng đất - live on the fat of the land: ngồi mát ăn bát vàng |