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.
Choose larger aircraft.
Although small aircraft 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 , 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 (氣流).
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.
【小題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. 
【小題2】The underlined word "those" in the second tip refers to _______.     
A.smaller planes B.passengers C.larger aircraft D.safety records 
【小題3】The underlined phrase "The general rule" in the fifth tip refers to _______.   
A.a(chǎn)nything the flight staff tell you to do 
B.general safety advice 
C.walking around the plane 
D.pouring hot drinks 
【小題4】Which of the following is NOT true?                 
A.Larger planes have more safety checks and are safe 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. 
【小題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 


【小題1】C
【小題2】C
【小題3】A
【小題4】B
【小題5】B

解析試題分析:文章主要介紹了在乘飛機(jī)時的一些注意事項和安全貼士。統(tǒng)計顯示,乘飛機(jī)是目前最安全的出行方式。遵守以下簡單的規(guī)則會讓飛行更安全。
【小題1】根據(jù)“and you can make flying even safer ...to make your journey safer”可知,介紹這些安全提示是為了讓飛行變得更安全,故選C。
【小題2】根據(jù)“Choose larger aircraft. ...Although small aircraft have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats...”可知,本段講的是較大型飛機(jī),由此可見,those指的是能容納30個乘客的較大型飛機(jī),故選C。
【小題3】根據(jù)“If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.”可知,總的規(guī)則就是,按照飛機(jī)乘務(wù)員說的去做,故選A。
【小題4】根據(jù)“Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight...”可知,大多數(shù)事故發(fā)生在起飛、爬坡、下降和著陸階段,起飛并不比著陸安全,故選B。
【小題5】根據(jù)“and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules. ...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,文章主要講的是乘坐飛機(jī)時的一些注意事項,故選B。
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