閱讀測驗是很多考生畏懼的英文題型之一，其實閱讀測驗的解題並不難，因為外國人寫文章都愛用破題法，只要看第一段即可知道文章大概在講什麼內容。例如在此篇文章的第一段中，有提到“flight attendant” (空服員)、 “passenger” (乘客) 、“contact” (接觸)，所以文章一定跟“空服員及乘客之間的接觸”有關。
Flight attendants have the most contact with passengers, so
their job is vital. Although most of the flight attendants’ work
concerns the comfort of the passengers, their main job is to make
sure that the passengers are safe.
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When the passengers board the plane, flight attendants help
them find their seats and stow their carry-on luggage safely in the
overhead compartments or under the seat in front of the passenger.
At this time, flight attendants can offer reading materials or extra
blanket and pillows. After the doors are closed, the captain makes
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the welcome announcements, telling passengers how to prepare for
departure, and informing them of flight duration time. On
international flights, announcements are made in several languages.
Then, the flight attendants inform passengers about the safety
regulations, telling them where the emergency exits are and
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explaining how to use the oxygen masks and life vests.
In special situations, flight attendants may have to do other
things to ensure the safety of the passengers. If there is an accident,
they may also need to give first-aid to any injured passengers. During
an emergency, the most important job of the flight attendants is to
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keep the passengers calm.
They should also be able to give information about other services
the airline provides. Depending on the length of the flight, they may
also have to serve meals and beverages to the passengers and clean
up afterwards.
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Toward the end of the flight, they also help the passengers fill out
documents they need to enter the country. Prior to arrival, an
announcement is made giving the passengers the local weather and
time, as well as luggage pickup and transfer information. As
passengers disembark, flight attendants say thank you and
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good-bye.
Flight attendants have a very important job to do. They are often
the first person a foreign traveler meets, and so they serve as
ambassadors for their country. Tourists often get their first
impression of a country and its people from the flight attendants.
( ) 1. What would be most likely the meaning of “disembark”?
(A) to announce (B) to inform (C) to take off (D) to leave the aircraft
( ) 2. How can the safety regulations be explained?
(A) by serving food with plastic knives
(B) by giving first-aid to any injured passengers
(C) by pointing out the location of the emergency exits
(D) by telling passengers how to prepare for departure
( ) 3. What would be the most important thing that the flight attendants do in case of emergency?
(A) to make sure the seat backs are upright and seat belts fastened
(B) to provide first-aid as required
(C) to keep the passengers calm
(D) to make the welcome announcements
( ) 4. According to this passage, what would be the key role of the flight attendants?
(A) ambassadors for their country (B) weather forecasters
(C) luggage handlers (D) information providers
英銘老師：閱讀測驗是很多考生畏懼的英文題型之一，其實閱題測驗的的解題並不難，因為外國人寫文章都愛用破題法，只要看第一段即可知道文章大概在講什麼內容。例如在此篇文章的第一段中，有提到“flight attendant” (空服員)、 “passenger” (乘客) 、“contact” (接觸)，所以文章一定跟“空服員及乘客之間的接觸”有關。
第1題：“disembark”這個字，最有可能是什麼意思？“disembark”(著陸、上岸、下車)，叫接近的是“to leave the aircraft”(離開飛機)，因此答案是(D)。
補充：
disembark v. 著陸、上岸、下車 (often)
Some passengers are disembarking the train.
有一些乘客正在下車。
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