My Mouth’s in Airplane Mode Reading Test

What is one reason why in-flight food may taste different?

• Decrease in humidity and pressure

• Increase in humidity and pressure

• Decrease in temperature

• Increase in temperature

How does the environment inside an aircraft cabin affect the sensitivity of your tongue?

• Makes it more sensitive

• Makes it less sensitive

• No effect on sensitivity

• Makes it taste sweet

What can distract passengers from enjoying their in-flight meal?

• Loud noise from airplane engines

• Comfortable seating

• Silence in the cabin

• Aromas from the food

Which airline has tried providing passengers with a nasal spray to clear their stuffy noses?

• British Airways

• Qatar Airways

• American Airlines

• Emirates

What have airlines done to make in-flight meals tastier?

• Reduced flavoring in dishes

• Added more noise in the cabin

• Introduced savory ingredients

• Decreased the altitude of flights

What is the final announcement made to passengers before landing?

• Thanks, and enjoy your flight

• We will be serving breakfast shortly

• Please keep in mind that this isn’t our fault

• Hope you had a pleasant flight

Which of the following does NOT affect how food tastes on an airplane?

• Tongue

• Nose

• Ears

• Eyes

What is the main purpose of the passage?

• To complain about airplane food

• To explain why airplane food tastes different

• To provide tips for enjoying airplane food

• To advertise a new airline

Why is the sense of smell less effective at high altitudes?

• Increased humidity

• Decreased pressure

• Blocked nasal passages

• Lack of oxygen