What does the word 'appear' mean?

Key words : exit locate monitored assistance secure assume bracing-position pouch firmly turbulence

A. Look at the picture and talk about what the cabin crew is doing and why she is doing so.

B. Listen to the teacher/CD and answer the questions.

1. What is the announcement about?
2. How many times has the word 'belt' been said in the announcement?
3. What will you do to fasten your seat belt?
4. What will you do to unfasten your seat belt?

C. Read the text silently and do the exercises given in section D & E.

Oxygen and the air pressure are always being monitored. In the event of a lack of oxygen, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of Pull the mask towards you and place it firmly over your nose and mouth. you. Secure the elastic band behind your head, and breathe normally. If you are travelling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask first, and then assist the other person. Keep your mask on until a uniformed crew member advises you to remove it.

In the event of an emergency, please assume the bracing position. That is, lean forward with your hands on top of your head and your elbows against your thighs. Ensure your feet are flat on the floor.

A life vest is located in a pouch under your seat or between the armrests. When instructed to do so, open the plastic pouch and remove the vest. Slip it over your head. Pass the straps around your waist and adjust at the front. To inflate the vest, pull firmly on the red cord, before you leave the aircraft. We remind you that this is a nonsmoking flight.

You will find this and all the other safety information in the card located in the seat pocket in front of you. We strongly suggest you read it before takeoff. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask one of our crew members. We wish you all an enjoyable flight.
(Adapted from: English club.com, airodyssey.net)

D. Read the announcement again and match the sentence parts in A with those in B in the following table. Then write the sentences in your exercise book.

E. Choose the best answer.

1 There are more than two emergency exits in the aircraft. Here 'exits' means

1. doors
2. departures
3. windows
4. seats

2 In the announcement, the cabin crew asked each passenger to ….. their life vest.

1. trace
2. take
3. find
4. uncover

3 During emergency, the passengers are requested to assume the bracing position. Here, 'assume' means-

1. take on
2. suppose
3. shoulder
4. change

4 The cabin crew with their nice behaviour made all the passengers feel safe and … when the plane was bumping.

1. worried
2. fixed
3. happy