Yes, it is. In 1996 when a plane landed in the Indian Ocean some passengers inflated their life jackets when they were in the plane and then they couldn’t get out.

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7     inflate

Page 24 Exercise 2b

Is it really worth listening to the safety demonstration telling you how to put your life jacket on?

Yes, it is. In 1996 when a plane landed in the Indian Ocean some passengers inflated their life jackets when they were in the plane and then they couldn’t get out.

Why is there usually a big mirror when you are going through Customs?

So that customs officers can look at you from behind the glass and watch your reactions as you walk past.

Why can you sometimes smell roast chicken in a plane when they are serving you fish?

Because a bird has crashed into the plane and been burnt in the engine.

Why do airport staff get annoyed with some passengers who ask for a wheelchair??

Because some people who don’t really need a wheelchair ask for one.

Page 24 Exercise 2c

1     F

2     T

3     T

4     T

5     F

6     T

7     T

8     T

Page 25 Exercise 3b

1     so

2     such a

3     so

4     so

5     such

6     so many

7     so much

8     such

Page 26 Exercise 5b

1     when the wind changes direction suddenly

2     no

3     Take-off is slightly more dangerous.

4     yes, some are

5     confidence

6     not as stressful as people think

7     because it’s the official language of air traffic control

8     not many female pilots, but plenty of women air traffic controllers

Page 26 Exercise 5c

1     sudden changes of wind directions, especially during thunderstorms and typhoons – but it’s very unusual

2     Most turbulence isn’t dangerous, just bumpy and uncomfortable. It won’t damage the plane. Pilots try to avoid it, but it can happen without warning, so keep your seat belt on.

3     Both are dangerous (the critical eight minutes – three minutes after take-off and five before landing), but take-off is a bit more dangerous than landing, especially if there is a problem just before the plane goes into the air. The pilot may only have one minute to abort take-off.

4     Yes, especially ones with mountains or in countries with older more basic equipment. Only very experienced pilots are allowed to land at these airports and sometimes have to practise on a simulator first.

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