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General Airport Tips

Plan to get to the airport at least an hour early, or two during holidays and other busy times; this will reduce the stress of the flight. If all goes well, you will have time to relax, shop for last-minute items, or have a meal before the flight.

Flight Delays

Find out why your flight is delayed. Call the free call numbers. Find out if other airlines are experiencing similar delays. If you believe the delay is due to something other than weather or air traffic problems, then mention your suspicion （怀疑） and ask the airline agent to book you on the next available flight, either on the same air-line or a competing one. This is called "Rule 240", and all airlines are required to do it. Use the lingo （行话）; ask, "Can you 240 me?" when speaking with an agent. They will know what you mean.

Flight Cancellations （取消）

If your flight is canceled, then make a reservation on the next flight to your destination（目的地）. Usually, air-line officials will try to book everyone on their next flight out. Often they will put you on a competitor's next flight only if you request it. If on-time arrival is important to you, when you check flights through our reservation system you can make your choices based on their on-time arrival records. Be sure to also check the weather conditions, as they often affect flight schedules.

Getting bumped （不能登机）

To avoid getting bumped, you must be at the loading gate at least 10 minutes ahead of scheduled departure（离开） for a U.S. Flight, 20 minutes to /from Bahamas, Canada, and Mexico and 30 to/ from all other international points. You must be at the loading gate, not the airport entrance.

1.By arriving at the airport earlier, one can _______.

A．get on the airplane immediately

B．reduce the pressure of the flight

C．have a good rest in the airplane

D．buy what he wants in the airport

2.If a person calls "Rule 240", he wants to _______.

A．make sure the time for the next plane

B．get a ticket for the next flight

C．know if other flights are also delayed

D．ask about the reason for the plane delay

3.After a flight cancellation, you can_______.

A．arrive at your destination on time

B．be put on a competitor’s flight

C．make sure the weather is quite fine

D．reserve the next flight to your destination

4.People heading for Germany must be at the loading gate at least__________.

A．40 minutes ahead of time.

B．30 minutes ahead of time.

C．20 minutes ahead of time.

D．10 minutes ahead of time.

Answer 1

1.B

2.B

3.D

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述关于航班的相关知识。首先是提早到达机场；航班延误可以使用240规则；航班取消就要定下一班机；根据目的地的不同等候时间也不同。

1.Plan to get to the airport at least an hour early, or two during holidays and other busy times; this will reduce the stress of the flight.提早到达飞机场，可以减轻航行的压力，故选B

2.ask the airline agent to book you on the next available flight, either on the same air-line or a competing one. This is called "Rule 240",要航空局给你定另一班机，要么是相似的航线或其他航线，这就是Rule 240，可知Rule 240就是想要得到其他航班的票，故选B

3.If your flight is canceled, then make a reservation on the next flight to your destination（目的地）如果你的航班被取消了，预定你目的地的下一航班，故选D

4.30 to/ from all other international points.到其他目的地的要等待30分钟，故选B

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