- •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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You are going to discuss the role of aviation in economics of your country. Choose one of the following aviation-related branches:
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Agriculture;
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Passenger transportation;
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Cargo transportation;
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Aircraft technology;
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Medicine;
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Air mail;
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Trading;
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other.
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A Listen to the numbers and write them down.
1.___ 2. ___ 3___ 4___ . 5___ 6___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9___ 10. ___
b Listen to the numbers and circle those ones which are not dictated.
a) 100 b) 200 a) 2500 b) 3500
a) 1000 b) 1500 a) 3.7 b) 4.7
a) 9.30 b) 9.45 a) 550 b) 500
a) 500 b) 900 a) 10 000 b) 100 000
c Pronounce the numbers given in Ex.1b. as it is required while transmitting.
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Listen to the statements and fill in the gaps with the words you hear.
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The modern age of aviation began with the first untested human flight on ___________, ___________, in a___________ designed by the Montgolfier brothers, and ___________became popular over longer and longer distances throughout the 19th century.
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The___________, built in___________, was the first of the modern, all-metal, ___________. It could carry ___________ passengers and could cross the___________ in less than ___________.
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Nowadays general aviation is the largest, and, in many ways, the___________, segment of the whole ___________ system. It includes any flight that is not military and does not fly on a regular schedule. It may include ___________, private aviation, flight training, ___________, ___________, ___________, as well as rescue flights.
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What is the real value of ____________ to society? It _________ our society with speed, _______ and convenience. It _____________ to employment and it makes a significant total contribution to the output of the ___________.
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After WWII, especially in North America, there was a _____________, both private and commercial, as thousands of pilots were released from _____________ and many inexpensive military transport and ______________ became available.
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For ___________ as a whole, aviation contributes to its well-being and ___________ in many ways. The carriage of _________ and ____________ is only the beginning. The mobility of the work force, the development of ___________, employment by both the ________ and aircraft industries are all pluses.
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Listen to brief descriptions of some special flights, given below. Tick the terms being described.
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Airmail
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Ferry flight
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Search flight
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Rescue flight
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Military flight
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Medicine flight
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Aerial photography
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Supervision of power lines
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Fire fighting flights
Focus on sharing information concerning the past
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Read the questions below and check unfamiliar words.
When did it happen? What was the date of the incident? Who was the carrier? Which carrier was involved? What type of aircraft was it? What type of aircraft was involved? What was the call-sign? Where was it? Whereabouts did it happen? What was the location of the incident? How many crew were on board? How many passengers were on board? What was the total number of occupants? Was anyone injured? How many crew members were injured? How many passengers were injured? What was the weather like? |
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Look at the picture, which demonstrates the accident. What kind of accident is it? Spend a few minutes thinking about the language you need to describe. Use the questions in Exercise 1 to discuss it in pairs.