资料：American Airlines CEO takes blame for maintenance errors, disrupted flightsFriday, April 11,2008By TERRY MAXON and DAVE MICHAELS/The Dallas Morning NewsAmerican Airlines chairman and chief executive officer Gerard Arpey said Thursday that he is taking “personal responsibility” for the bad maintenance that has forced the carrier to cancel some 3,000 flights this week for aircraft inspections.MD-80s sat on the sidelines at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday, when American Airlines canceled more than 930 flights as inspections continued. The Fort Worth-based carrier has canceled 570 flights scheduled today.“I run the company.” Mr.Arpey told reporters at an afternoon news conference.” so if there’s any blame to be had, it is my fault, and I take full responsibility for this.”American canceled more than 930 flights Thursday as its mechanics, quality assurance inspectors and engineers worked to ensure that the carrier’s fleet of 300 MD-80 jets would meet Federal Aviation Administration（FAA） regulations.The Fort Worth-based carrier canceled 570 flights for today as well, and expects the disruptions to continue into the weekend, although an airline spokesman said Saturday’s cancellations should be fewer than today’s.On Tuesday, American grounded its fleet of aging MD-80s,which have an average age of more than 18 years and include some past their 25th birthday, to redo checks of the wiring harnesses in the right wheel well of the jets-only two weeks after it had performed the same inspections.The FAA has said in recent days that its enforcement hasn’t changed or become stricter. But Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said airlines have told her they’ve noticed difference.“The standard is now being very, very rigidly enforced and leeway is being taken away.”Ms,Hutchison said.“I can’t say if it’s food or bad. But I know that it’s changed.”Today, the U.S. has five to eight aviation fatalities per 100 million people who fly each year; during the mid-1990s,it was about 45 deaths per 100 million people flown.The FAA and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison seem to disagree on ______.A.the usefulness of the FAA regulations for airlinesB.whether the FAA standard is being taken awayC.whether FAA is enforcing its regulations too strictlyD.the total number of flights American Airlines
资料：American Airlines CEO takes blame for maintenance errors, disrupted flights
Friday, April 11,2008
By TERRY MAXON and DAVE MICHAELS/The Dallas Morning News
American Airlines chairman and chief executive officer Gerard Arpey said Thursday that he is taking “personal responsibility” for the bad maintenance that has forced the carrier to cancel some 3,000 flights this week for aircraft inspections.
MD-80s sat on the sidelines at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday, when American Airlines canceled more than 930 flights as inspections continued. The Fort Worth-based carrier has canceled 570 flights scheduled today.
“I run the company.” Mr.Arpey told reporters at an afternoon news conference.” so if there’s any blame to be had, it is my fault, and I take full responsibility for this.”
American canceled more than 930 flights Thursday as its mechanics, quality assurance inspectors and engineers worked to ensure that the carrier’s fleet of 300 MD-80 jets would meet Federal Aviation Administration（FAA） regulations.
The Fort Worth-based carrier canceled 570 flights for today as well, and expects the disruptions to continue into the weekend, although an airline spokesman said Saturday’s cancellations should be fewer than today’s.
On Tuesday, American grounded its fleet of aging MD-80s,which have an average age of more than 18 years and include some past their 25th birthday, to redo checks of the wiring harnesses in the right wheel well of the jets-only two weeks after it had performed the same inspections.
The FAA has said in recent days that its enforcement hasn’t changed or become stricter. But Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said airlines have told her they’ve noticed difference.
“The standard is now being very, very rigidly enforced and leeway is being taken away.”Ms,Hutchison said.“I can’t say if it’s food or bad. But I know that it’s changed.”
Today, the U.S. has five to eight aviation fatalities per 100 million people who fly each year; during the mid-1990s,it was about 45 deaths per 100 million people flown.
The FAA and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison seem to disagree on ______.
Friday, April 11,2008
By TERRY MAXON and DAVE MICHAELS/The Dallas Morning News
American Airlines chairman and chief executive officer Gerard Arpey said Thursday that he is taking “personal responsibility” for the bad maintenance that has forced the carrier to cancel some 3,000 flights this week for aircraft inspections.
MD-80s sat on the sidelines at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday, when American Airlines canceled more than 930 flights as inspections continued. The Fort Worth-based carrier has canceled 570 flights scheduled today.
“I run the company.” Mr.Arpey told reporters at an afternoon news conference.” so if there’s any blame to be had, it is my fault, and I take full responsibility for this.”
American canceled more than 930 flights Thursday as its mechanics, quality assurance inspectors and engineers worked to ensure that the carrier’s fleet of 300 MD-80 jets would meet Federal Aviation Administration（FAA） regulations.
The Fort Worth-based carrier canceled 570 flights for today as well, and expects the disruptions to continue into the weekend, although an airline spokesman said Saturday’s cancellations should be fewer than today’s.
On Tuesday, American grounded its fleet of aging MD-80s,which have an average age of more than 18 years and include some past their 25th birthday, to redo checks of the wiring harnesses in the right wheel well of the jets-only two weeks after it had performed the same inspections.
The FAA has said in recent days that its enforcement hasn’t changed or become stricter. But Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said airlines have told her they’ve noticed difference.
“The standard is now being very, very rigidly enforced and leeway is being taken away.”Ms,Hutchison said.“I can’t say if it’s food or bad. But I know that it’s changed.”
Today, the U.S. has five to eight aviation fatalities per 100 million people who fly each year; during the mid-1990s,it was about 45 deaths per 100 million people flown.
The FAA and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison seem to disagree on ______.
A.the usefulness of the FAA regulations for airlines
B.whether the FAA standard is being taken away
C.whether FAA is enforcing its regulations too strictly
D.the total number of flights American Airlines
B.whether the FAA standard is being taken away
C.whether FAA is enforcing its regulations too strictly
D.the total number of flights American Airlines
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解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】The FAA and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison; seem to disagree on
【主题句】
倒数第三段The FAA has said in recent days that its enforcement hasn’t changed or become stricter. But Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said airlines have told her they’ve noticed difference. 美国联邦航空局近日表示，它的执法并没有改变或变得更严格。但是，参议员Kay Bailey Hutchison表示，航空公司已经告诉她他们已经注意到了差异。
倒数第二段“The standard is now being very, very rigidly enforced and leeway is being taken away.” Ms,Hutchison said.“I can’t say if it’s good or bad. But I know that it’s changed.” “这个标准现在正在被严格执行，回旋余地正在被剥夺。”Hutchison女士说，“我不能说它是好还是坏，但我知道它已经改变了。”
【解析】题目意为“FAA和参议员Kay Bailey Hutchison在_______上意见不一致。”选项A意为“FAA法规对航空公司的有用性”；选项B意为“FAA标准是否被停用”；选项C意为“FAA是否过于严格执行其规定”；选项D意为“美国航空的航班总数”。根据主题句，两方主要是对于执法过于严厉上存在分歧，因此选项C与题意相符。
【关键词】The FAA and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison; seem to disagree on
【主题句】
倒数第三段The FAA has said in recent days that its enforcement hasn’t changed or become stricter. But Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison said airlines have told her they’ve noticed difference. 美国联邦航空局近日表示，它的执法并没有改变或变得更严格。但是，参议员Kay Bailey Hutchison表示，航空公司已经告诉她他们已经注意到了差异。
倒数第二段“The standard is now being very, very rigidly enforced and leeway is being taken away.” Ms,Hutchison said.“I can’t say if it’s good or bad. But I know that it’s changed.” “这个标准现在正在被严格执行，回旋余地正在被剥夺。”Hutchison女士说，“我不能说它是好还是坏，但我知道它已经改变了。”
【解析】题目意为“FAA和参议员Kay Bailey Hutchison在_______上意见不一致。”选项A意为“FAA法规对航空公司的有用性”；选项B意为“FAA标准是否被停用”；选项C意为“FAA是否过于严格执行其规定”；选项D意为“美国航空的航班总数”。根据主题句，两方主要是对于执法过于严厉上存在分歧，因此选项C与题意相符。
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资料：Everyone knows airline pricing is based on supply and demand. Fares are more expensive during peak travel seasons like summer and to prime destinations like European capitals. So if a flight to Rome costs more than a flight to Milan, you'd think that demand for Rome must be higher or supply lower.What's puzzling is that you can pay a high price to a given destination but a dramatically lower price for the exact same flight if you agree to go on to another destination.Take Alitalia to Rome, for instance, for travel in August. A round-trip, economy flight directly to Rome leaving JFK at 10:05 p.m. on Alitalia 611 on August 5 costs $1,655 when booked on April 30. Compare that to $903 for a round-trip, economy ticket to Milan （stopping in Rome） leaving JFK on the exact same Alitalia 611 flight at 10:05 p.m. on August 5. So why is Alitalia willing to fly to Rome for $752 less than it would otherwise, plus give you an extra one-and-a-half-hour flight to Milan?Airlines have increased their profitability in recent years by segmenting the market for air travel and charging customers different prices for the same product. In this case, the market is segmented based on demand for direct flights. Airlines know most people prefer the shortest route to their destination, so they make customers pay up for the privilege of flying direct. （They also make it a little more inconvenient if you don't pay up for a direct flight, in order to encourage you to fly direct.）When prices become so obviously illogical, it may be time to revisit why air tickets can't be transferred or resold just like any other normal product. If the airlines are entitled to exploit the free market, shouldn't customers be allowed to do the same thing?Why may prices for direct flights be higher according to the passage?A.Because all people prefer the shortest route to their destination.B.Because airlines take advantage of people’s preference for direct flights.C.Because connecting flights may cause some inconvenience.D.Because airlines charge customers different prices for the same product.
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单选题If n flights land at a certain airport in h hours, how many flights would land at that airport in i hours?AhinBi/nChn/iDin/hEhi/n
单选题What does SAL stand for in this passage?AShanghai Airport.BShanghai Airlines.CShenzhen Airport.DSouth Airlines.
单选题Passage1When it comes to airline travel, perhaps nothing has revolutionized the passenger experience more than airline apps. Indeed, they' re becoming so ubiquitous that more than 50 percent of U.S travelers have at least one airline app installed on their smart device, according to travel industry research firm Phocuswright.Maybe that's because apps make travel easier, and often are more functional than a kiosk or even an airline's own website. Passengers report that they' re often more quickly informed of a flight cancellation or gate change than an airline employee. Not all airline apps are created equal, but in general you can use an app to check in for a flight, change seats, and request and pay for an upgrade. Road warriors in particular appreciate mobile boarding passes and the ability to track their flights. Many airlines now offer free onboard streaming entertainment via apps. The Delta Air Lines app even allows users to track their bags, from check-in to carousel, while the Air France app lets passengers download magazines and newspapers from the airline's library 30 hours prior to departure.But what if you are traveling extensively on more than one airline? Global airline alliances have their own apps that allow you to view flights for all member airlines and their affiliates, including code share flights. In general, you can find flight schedules for all member airlines and track member airline flights. Airport information is available, as are details about local weather at the destination. Where's the nearest airport lounge? The app will locate it for you.The Sky Team airline alliance app goes a step further by letting its SkyPriority members (Sky Team Elite Plus members and customers with first and business-class tickets) find out exactly which SkyPriority services-including priority check in and baggage drop off, as well as access to priority security lanes and boarding lanes-are available at individual airports.You' ll find that some alliance app features are available through multiple channels of communication. For example, Sky Team members have formed their own online community by sharing traveler tricks and airport tips accessible through a variety of channels, including the app, Sky Team's website, Facebook page and a dedicated tips site. Sky Team's YouTube page features travel tips from regional celebrities.Just as airlines seem to have conquered social media, another method of communicating with travelers has just arrived. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the first carrier to sign up for Facebook's Messenger chat app. KLM flyers can automatically receive itineraries, flight updates, check-in notifications, boarding passes and rebook flights and communicate with customer service, all from Facebook Messenger. Messenger for Business was launched so that customers-in this case, passengers-can transact business over the messaging app in a single communication thread. Roughly 80 percent of passengers on planes traveling within the U.S. have the Messenger app installed on their smartphones, according to Facebook.Clearly, mobile apps and social media have transformed our digital lives. Airlines favor apps and other technologies because they get customers out of airport lines and off phone lines. Through their smart devices, travelers now have untethered access to travel information. A few quick taps can supply individuals with information never dreamed possible even a decade ago. And with more people using smartphones as their primary computing device, and as more people own cellphones globally, people expect technology-driven methods of communication and convenience to accelerate. Whether you' re high-tech or not, you must admit that having immediate access to the information you need sure beats getting a busy signal on a toll-free phone line.According to this passage, which of the following apps provides priority services information for priority members?AThe Sky Team airline alliance app.BKLM Royal Dutch Airlines app.CGlobal airline aliance app.DThe Delta Air Lines app.
单选题Who can apply for a premium ticket from SAL according to the passage?AA passenger who has traveled several times by plane.BA passenger who wants to travel on any airlines flights.CA passenger who has traveled on Shanghai Airlines flights.DA passenger who has accumulated enough air miles on SAL flights.
问答题ssage 2 Many people who fly at least occasionally have come down 1 a cold or the flu shortly after disembarking. Is the air in airborne commercial jets unhealthy? The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), by which 42,000 flight attendants with 27 airlines 2 represented, evidently thinks so. The organization claims that the incidence of air-quality-related diseases has increased among its members and, demands that prompt actions be 3 to improve the conditions in the airplane cabin. A study the AFA undertook in 1997 uncovered about 1000 self-reported incidents of headaches, dizziness and memory loss 4 flight attendants and passengers. Some flight attendants were 5 ill to perform their safety duties, while 6 have been permanently disabled. 7 of airlines’ efforts to cut their expenses, cabin air filters are not cleaned regularly. The complaints of flight attendants do not always give 8 to correct maintenance. Airlines turned to recycled air, convinced that they would reduce some of their costs. They are 9 required to put filters in. Airlines are 10 great pressure to get their flights out on time So they do not 11 as much attention to systems that are not as critical to flight schedule and safety. Recent research findings emphasize the concern that filters can introduce engine chemicals 12 the cabin air. This may not happen 13 every flight, but it is a persistent problem. In a study published in October 1998, an investigation was made on complaints of crew members concerning 14 quality and health. More than half of the 200 subjects reported health problems which they attributed to cabin air. It was concluded that these health problems were consistent with exposure 15 harmful gases and substances.