Flying is probably one of the safest ways to travel, but there can be problems. Discuss what can go wrong on the ground and in the air.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 408.

Comprehension

Points of view

If you flew somewhere by accident, where would you like it to be?

If you only had time to do one thing there, what would you do?

Read the questions, then read the passage again and choose the correct answer or ending.

1. What did Nigel do during the Copenhagen to London Heathrow part of the flight?

a) He had something to eat and drink.

b) He talked, drank and slept.

c) He had a couple of drinks and a sleep.

d) He slept the whole time.

2. How did he first feel when he realized they had left Heathrow?

a) amused

b) shocked

c) excited

d) frightened

3. When he arrived in Rio, he was

a) arrested for illegal entry.

b) fined because he hadn't got a ticket.

c) ordered to stay in the departure lounge.

d) offered a flight home the next day.

4. He spent his time in Rio

a) sightseeing.

b) sunbathing.

c) worrying about work.

d) taking photos.

2. Pre-reading task.

1) What for you is most important from an airline? Put the following in order of importance:

□ safety

□ comfort

□ punctual departures and arrivals

□ good food and wine

□ attentive cabin staff

Reading for information.

Now read the article. A group of air travellers was invited to comment on their flying experiences. Was their order of importance the same as yours? Did they mention any of the problems that you discussed?