Question

[Lê Quỳnh Anh]

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.

According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off?

A. The ones with counted rows of seats between them

B. The nearest one

C. The two closest to the passenger’s seat

D. The ones that can be found in the dark

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

Đáp án C.

Key word: which exits, locate before take-off.

Clue: 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”: Trước khi máy bay cất cánh, bạn nên định vị chỗ thoát hiểm gần nhất và chỗ thoát hiểm thay thế, và đếm số hàng ghế giữa chỗ của bạn và chỗ thoát hiểm để bạn có thể tiến tới chúng trong bóng tối nếu cần thiết.

Phân tích đáp án:

A. The one with counted rows of seats between them: những cái với những hàng ghế ngồi giữa họ.

B. The nearest one: cái gần nhất

C. The two closest to the passenger’s seat:  hai cái gần nhất với chỗ ngồi của hành khách

D. The ones that can found in the dark: cái mà có thể tìm thấy trong bóng tối

Theo clue chúng ta nên chọn một cửa gần nhất cùng với một cửa khác để thay thế.

Vậy đáp án chính xác là C. The two closest to the passenger’s seat