NAME: _______________________

Stefanie Cuichan DATE: _________________

March 9th, 2023

Extra Reading Comprehension Exercises

(Unit 9, page 106)

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.
x 1. Some people don’t show up for their flights.
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 2. Airlines do not have to do anything for passengers when they get bumped.
False, because airlines have to provide bumped passengers with cash, free flights, hoteles ord meals.
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to compensate them for their inconvenience.
x 3. Many people choose flights that will probably be overbooked.
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 4. Edward Carter did not follow the directions on his GPS.
False, becacuse he told police that his car’s global positioning system (GPS) instructed him to make a
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wrong turn directly onto the train tracks in Bedford Hills
x 5. Mr. Carter’s car was damaged.
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 6. Mr. Carter was seriously hurt.
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False, because in the accident no one was killed or injured

CRITICAL THINKING
B. Based on the information in the Reading, do you agree with the following
statements? Explain your reasons.
1. Airlines overbook flights for a reason.
Yes, because very people who are booked buy do not show up for the flight
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2. Mr. Carter’s accident was not serious.
Yes, because the train ran over the car but not Mr. Carter and his son.
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3. You should always follow your GPS instructions.
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False, the police say that drivers need to pay attention to the road, not the GPS unit
 Because this way, the airlines don't have empty seats.
1. ……..
2. ……..
Yes, because airlines have to provide bumped passengers with cash, free flights, hotels and meals

3. ……..
For me, one advantage is that you can go anywhere in the city. One disadvantages is that sometimes
the system may fail.
4. ……..
I prefer to use GPS beacuse it's an easy and friendly system

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