PASSAGE 27 According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions 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 belt operates During take-off 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 rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary In the event that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, 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 never smoke near the wreckage Question 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 Question The word "evacuate" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A maintain B escape C vacate D return Question 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 Question Airline passenger are to all of the following EXCEPT _ A ask questions about safety C fasten their seat belt before take-off B carry personal belongings in an emergency D locate the nearest exit Question 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 Question The word "inflated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A lifted B assembled C increased D expanded Question According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off? A The two closest to the passenger's seat B The ones that can be found in the dark C The nearest one D The ones with counted rows of seats between them ĐÁP ÁN 1-B 2-B 6-D 7-A 3-A 4-B 5-D LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1: Giải thích: Thơng tin nằm câu chủ đề: “But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips.” Dịch nghĩa: Chủ đề đoạn gì? A Hướng dẫn an tồn chuyến hàng khơng B Hướng dẫn tăng sống sót hành khách máy bay C Thủ tục di tản máy bay D Số liệu thống kê tai nạn lao động ngành hàng khơng Question 2: Giải thích: evacuate: sơ tán, giải cứu Dịch nghĩa: Từ " evacuate " đoạn thứ hai có ý nghĩa gần với A trì B trốn C bỏ lại D quay trở lại Question 3: Giải thích: Thơng tin nằm ở: “During take-off and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor.” Dịch nghĩa: Theo đoạn văn này, hanfh khách không nên giữ chân sàn nhà A Trong cất cánh hạ cánh B suốt chuyến bay C đặc biệt đổ D xảy tai nạn Question 4: Giải thích: Thơng tin nằm ở: “To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and not take personal belongings with you.” Dịch nghĩa: Hành khách đường hàng làm tất điều sau ngoại trừ A đặt câu hỏi an toàn B mang đồ đạc cá nhân trường hợp khẩn cấp C buộc dây an toàn trước cất cánh D xác định vị trí lối gần Question 5: Giải thích: Thơng tin nằm ở: “Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before take-off and ask questions if you have uncertainties” Dịch nghĩa: Khách du lịch chuyên gia kêu gọi đọc nghe hướng dẫn an toàn A Trước xác định điểm xuất cảnh B trường hợp khẩn cấp C khói cabin D trước cất cánh Question 6: Giải thích: Dịch nghĩa: Từ " inflated " đoạn thứ hai gần nghĩa với A lifted: nâng, nhấc B assembled: thu thập C increased: gia tăng D expanded: mở rộng Question 7: Giải thích: Thơng tin nằm ở: “Before take-off you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary” Dịch nghĩa: Theo đoạn văn, điều hành khách nên định vị trước cất cánh? A Hai gần chỗ ngồi hành khách B Các chất tìm thấy bóng tối C gần D người có đếm hàng ghế họ