- •1 Read the text. Consult the dictionary if it’s necessary. Timeline of Aviation
- •Scan the text. Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with according to the information in the text? Explain why.
- •Discuss the questionnaire in groups. Compare and explain your answers. General aviation quiz.
- •Add the appropriate noun or adjective to complete the table:
- •2 Can you change these adjectives as required below?
- •To verbs:
- •Choose the preposition which best completes each sentence.
- •Complete the sentences with the correct past form of the verb.
- •Choose between the two forms of the verb to complete the sentences (Past Simple or Present Perfect).
- •A Check the meaning of the words/ word-combinations given below. Refer them to the best aviation division they relate to. Write them in the correct line.
- •Think of the things different aviation divisions have in common. Discuss their functions with your partner. Then report back to the class what you discovered.
- •Think back of the historical aviation facts you know. Spend a few minutes planning how you will tell your story. Make a note of your “key” words. Tell your story to the other students.
- •You are going to discuss the role of aviation in economics of your country. Choose one of the following aviation-related branches:
- •A Listen to the numbers and write them down.
- •Listen to the statements and fill in the gaps with the words you hear.
- •Listen to brief descriptions of some special flights, given below. Tick the terms being described.
- •Focus on sharing information concerning the past
- •Read the questions below and check unfamiliar words.
- •Now listen to the description of what happened. Check your assumptions.
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A Check the meaning of the words/ word-combinations given below. Refer them to the best aviation division they relate to. Write them in the correct line.
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VIP flight
Police
Aerial photography
Highway watch
Fire fighting a/c
Supervision of power lines
Military training procedure
In flight/
mid-air refueling
Military escort
Medicine flights
Controlled flight
Test flight
Demonstration flight
Ferry flight
Military flight
Military exercise
Search flight
Rescue flight
IFR flight
VFR flight
Passenger flight
Unmanned flight
Non-stop flight
Simulator flight
Cargo flight
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General aviation
Civil aviation
Military aviation
Combat aviation
Navy
Airmail
Commercial aviation
Transport aviation
Space flights/ aviation
Aviation medicine
b Can you add any other words to each group?
Discussion
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Think of the things different aviation divisions have in common. Discuss their functions with your partner. Then report back to the class what you discovered.
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Think back of the historical aviation facts you know. Spend a few minutes planning how you will tell your story. Make a note of your “key” words. Tell your story to the other students.
The story could be about: - the important firsts in aviation history
- amazing facts
- great events
- other
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Work in pairs. Imagine that you are two passengers sitting next to each other on a long flight. Read your role cards below and decide on what you will say. Tell the rest of the students about interesting information you found out.
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Student A
You are flying to the Aviation international conference. Your partner is a tourist from a foreign country, who is flying back home. Tell him about the past and the present of aviation in your country and ask him about his country.
Student B
You are a tourist from Germany returning home from Ukraine, which you’ve visited for the first time. Your partner is an ATC from Borispol, who is visiting the Aviation International conference in Bern, Switzerland. Chat with him about the impact of aviation on the national economy.