India plane crash Checking Vocab

The plane crashed means it:

• Landed safely

• Changed altitude

• Fell suddenly and violently

• Flew longer than expected

The phrase “shortly after” means:

• Long before

• Immediately after

• After landing

If one passenger survived, it means:

• No one was hurt

• One person lived through the accident

• Everyone got injured

• The flight was canceled

“Takeoff” refers to:

• The time passengers exit the plane

• The plane accelerating on water

• The plane leaving the ground to fly

• A mid-flight break

What does the word “aviation” mean?

• The study of birds and how they fly

• The design and sale of cars

• The operation, design, and use of aircraft for flight

• Traveling by train or ship

“Wing flaps” help control:

• Altitude and lift during takeoff/landing

• The number of seats

• Engine noise

A “warning system” in an aircraft alerts:

• Passenger requests

• On-time arrivals

• Technical problems or dangers

• Cabin cleanliness

An “emergency landing” is made when:

• Weather is perfect

• It’s a training session

• The plane must land unexpectedly due to danger

• The flight is ahead of schedule

A “collision” is:

• A fast turn

• A smooth landing

• Two objects crashing into each other

• A change in altitude

“Flight procedures” are:

• Rules for airport construction

• Standard rules and steps pilots follow

• Types of seat belts