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 questions from 43 to 50.
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 instructions 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 to release mechanism of your belt operates. During take-offs 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 to so that you can find 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 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 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 them as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage.
Airline passengers are advised to do all of the following EXCEPT
A. locate the nearest exit
B. ask questions about safety
C. fasten their seat belts before takeoff
D. carry personal belongings in an emergency
Đáp án D
Giải thích: Tất cả các phương án khác đều được tác giả khuyên làm trong bài, chỉ có phương án D. carry personal belongings in an emergency là không được khuyến khích.
A. locate the nearest exit = định vị lối ra gần nhất.
“Before take-off you should locate the nearest exit and an alterative exit”. = Trước khi cất cánh, bạn nên xác định vị trí lối ra gần nhất và một lối ra dự phòng.
B. ask questions about safety = hỏi các câu hỏi về an toàn.
“Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before take-off and ask questions if you have uncertainties.” = Các chuyên gia nói rằng bạn nên đọc và nghe hướng dẫn an toàn trước khi cất cánh và đặt câu hỏi nếu bạn còn chưa chắc chắn.
C. fasten their seat belts before takeoff = thắt chặt dây đeo an toàn trước khi cất cánh
“You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible”. = Bạn nên thắt chặt dây đeo an toàn thấp trên hông và càng chặt càng tốt.
D. carry personal belongings in an emergency = mang theo tài sản cá nhân trong trường hợp khẩn cấp.
“To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belongings with you” = để sơ tán nhanh nhất có thể, làm theo những mệnh lệnh của phi hành đoàn và đừng mang theo tài sản cá nhân với bạn.