Look at the pictures of eight products (1-8) 'designed to make your flight more comfortable'. Match them to the texts (A-H).
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 489.
Reading for gist
Think about travelling by plane. Use the words below.
Using background knowledge
Text 3.
• comfortable / uncomfortable
• stressful / enjoyable
• exciting / frightening
• noisy / quiet
• relaxing / tiring
• interesting / boring
| Ready for the long haul Here are some of the gadgets designed to make your flight more comfortable. |
A TEMPURA SLEEP MASK
Very different from the thin eye masks in the average in-flight pack. The Tempura cuts out all light and really helps prevent the tiredness that often results from an overnight flight. £22.95 from Back2 (www.back2.co.uk).
B JETREST An overnight flight in economy class becomes almost comfortable with a Jetrest head support round your neck. It provides all the comfort of a real pillow and helps prevent neck ache. £19.95 from Back2.
C ACCUSTRAP Not a new
invention, but believed by many to help control the sickness caused by air travel. It works by pressing gently on the acupuncture points of each wrist. Suitable for adults or children to relieve sickness during any form of travel. £4.99 from the Aviation Health Institute (www.aviation-health.org).
D AIROGYM This inflatable leg exerciser improves circulation, reduces the risk of DVT and helps prevent swollen ankles. Press down hard with each foot in turn to move the air from side to side. The hissing sound may cause concern among your neighbours, though. £8.30 from Airogym (www.airogym.com).
E SELF-INFLATING TRAVEL PILLOW Designed to relieve the back pain that can develop when you are sitting in cramped economy class seats. There is no need to exercise your lungs as it is self-inflating. £29.85 from Magellans (www.magellans.co.uk).
F STRESS BALL Helps nervous fliers reduce their stress levels. It fits neatly into the palm of the hand and is so soft that you won't be able to stop squeezingit. £5.95 from Back2.
G BOSE QUIETCOMFORT2
We tested these expensive luxury headphones, and the results were amazing. They reduce the noise levels inside the cabin and come with leads for listening to personal stereos or in-flight movies. Better still, you can read in silence. £275 from BOSE (www.bose.co.uk).
H PURE OXYGEN Improve air quality at the back of a plane by taking your own oxygen - as used (so the suppliers claim) by David Beckham and Britney Spears. Check with your airline, though - not all welcome it. £11.95 from Paramount Zone (www.paramountzone.com).
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