According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable
Question: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicat the correct answer to each of the following questions.
According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chaneces of survival by learning and following certain tips. Experts say that you should rad and listen to safety instrucstion before take-off and ask questions if you have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your blet operates. During takeoffs and landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before take-off, you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the row of seats beween you and the exits so that you can reach them in the dark if necessary. In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane comes to a complete stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face whit napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belongings with you. Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully infated, and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and smoke near the wreckage.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Safety instructions in air travel
B. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival.
C. Procedures for evacuating aircraft
D. Airline industry accident statistics.
2. The word "evacuate" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to…
A. maintain
B. escape
C. vacate
D. return
3. According to the passage, airline travellers should keep their feet flat on the floor...
A. during take-off and landings
B. throughout the flight
C. especially during landings
D. only if an accident is possible
4. Airline passengers are advised to do all of the following EXCEPT
A. locate the nearest exit
B. ask questions about safety
C. fasten their seat belts before takeoff
D. carry personal belongings in an emergency
5. Travellers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions..
A. before locating the exits
B. in an emergency
C. if smoke is in the cabin
D. before take-off
6. The word "inflated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to…
A. lifted
B. assembled
C. increased
D. expanded