Name: ____________________________ Date: ____________

Just for Fun (Unit 9)

A. Look at the sentences. Write the words. Then make a new
word from the letters in the numbered boxes.
1. The plane is full. Im going to ____ to be bumped.
volunteer

2. We were late because the plane had mechanical _____.

problems

3. The agent at the gate needs to see your _____ pass.

boarding

4. Im going to have to cancel my hotel _____.

reservation

5. We should hurry. There are always a lot of people going through

_____.

security

6. I dont have to take the early train, but I _____.

Could

Whats the new word? ____________________________

B. one

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Could or should? Complete these grammar rules.

1. Use (could / should) and the base form of a verb to

suggest or ask about alternatives or possibilities.

2. Use (could / should) and the base form of a verb to give

advice.
3. Use should, shouldnt, or could with the ( base / simple
past) form of a verb.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
A. Look at the Reading on page 106. Based on the
information in the Reading, check the statements that are
true. Correct the statements that are false.
1. Some people dont show up for their fights. True.
2. Airlines do not have to do anything for passengers when they
get bumped. False. Airlines have to provide bumped passengers with
cash, free fights, hotels and meals.

3. Many people choose fights that will probably be overbooked.

True.

4. Edward Carter did not follow the directions on his GPS.

False. He said that his cars global positioning system instructed him to
make a wrong turn directly onto the train tracks, and he turned his car
and got stuck on the tracks

5. Mr. Carters car was damaged. True.

6. Mr. Carter was seriously hurt. False. Luckily, there were no
deaths or injuries

CRITICAL THINKING

B. Based on the information in the Reading, do you agree

with the following statements? Explain your reasons.
-Airlines overbook fights for a reason.
Agree. Overbooking helps airlines limit the number of empty seats on
their fights.

-Mr. Carters accident was not serious.

Do not agree.A Metro-North commuter train hit Mr. Carter car

-You should always follow your GPS instructions.

Do not agree. Police say that drivers need to pay attention to the road,
not the GPS unit.