Question

Statistically, air travel is by far the safest way to travel, and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules. As your chances of being involved in an air accident are practically nil (零), many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn't do to make your journey safer when you are airborne (升空的).

Fly on non-stop routes

Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures.

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   Although small aircrafts have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply (遵守) with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.

Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing

The information may seem repetitious (重复的), but it's worth listening to the flight attendants. And even if you've flown before, it doesn't mean you know everything about the aircraft you're on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit.

Store things safely

Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence (气流).

Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated

Cabin crew always tell you this, but it's important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to. The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.

Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks

Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them.

1.What is the overall reason for these air safety tips?

A. What to do in the event of a crash.

B. How to avoid turbulence.

C. How to improve safety while you are flying.

D. How to avoid injury.

2. The underlined word "those" in the second tip refers to _______.

A. smaller planes       B. passengers

C. larger aircraft   D. safety records

3.The underlined phrase "The general rule" in the fifth tip refers to _______.

A. anything the flight staff tell you to do       B. general safety advice

C. walking around the plane                 D. pouring hot drinks

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Larger planes have more safety checks and are safer in an accident.

B. Take-offs are safer on non-stop flights than landings.

C. Every aircraft is different, so the safety procedures may be different.

D. Seat belts should be worn to protect against turbulence.

5.The best title of the passage should be _______.

A. The Safest Way to Travel        B. Air Safety Tips

C. Non-stop Routes               D. How to Fly a Plane

Answer

1.C

2.C

3.A

4.B

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：文章大意：全文讲的是飞行时的安全建议。如：做直达航班，选坐大型飞机，如何储存物品和安全带等问题。

1.细节理解题。由第一段最后一句话“...to make your journey safer when you are in the air.”可知，这些乘飞机旅行的安全规则的目的是为了提高安全的。 选C

2.猜词题：从这段的Although small aircrafts have very good safety records 和with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply (遵守) with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply可知指的是超过30个座位的大客机 ，选C

3.猜测词义题。画线句意为“飞行的一般准则是：你被告知做某事就一定要去做，然后再问为什么。”所以此处一般准则是指空乘人员告诉你要做的事情，选A

4.细节理解题。由第一条建议“Fly on non­stop routes”下内容可知，起飞和降落都是不安全的，两者没有可比性，所以B项不选。

5.主旨大意题。由文章大意和第一段的句子：many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn't do to make your journey safer when you are airborne (升空的).可知，全文讲的是飞行时的安全建议。选B

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