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Video: ‘How to beat jet lag’

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This week’s video describes how to beat jet lag. Watch to find out how.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

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  1. Why does flying from timezone to timezone make us feel bad?
  2. What factors can influence this effect?
  3. What’s the best way to get over jet lag without changing your genes?
  4. What makes jet lag worse?

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How Do You Beat Jet Lag?

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Structure: ‘too vs very’

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This time in our structure help we talk about the difference between ‘too’ and ‘very’. There can sometimes be some confusion about when to use one and when to use the other. We also compare ‘too’ and ‘not … enough’. Check out the diagram below to see the explanation and try to write some examples of your own.

Diagram of the differences between 'too' and 'very'.
The differences between ‘too’ and ‘very’.

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Video answers: ‘The Dreamliner’s huge windows’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. Its primary structural construction materials are composite materials, mostly carbon reinforced plastics.
  2. It has made new routes that were previously not commercially viable, a reality.
  3. It may have saved the company from bankruptcy.
  4. They’re so big because the composite materials used in its construction create a much stronger structure which can bear a higher stress load than traditional materials.

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Video: ‘The Dreamliner’s huge windows’

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This week’s video describes the 787 Dreamliner and its huge windows, find out why they’re so big by watching the video below.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What’re the primary structural construction materials of the 787?
  2. How has this ‘lighter’ plane changed the nature of the aviation industry?
  3. What effect did the 787 have on Polish Airlines?
  4. Why are the 787’s windows so big?

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Why Are The Dreamliner’s Windows So Big?

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Structure: ‘enough’

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This time in our structure help we talk about how to use the word ‘enough’. This words tells us if something is sufficient or not and can be used in different positions in a sentence depending on the words around it. Check out the diagram below for more information and then try to write some examples of your own.

Diagram of how to use the word 'enough'.
How to use the word ‘enough’.

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Video answers: ‘Fuel tankering’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. It means that you carry enough fuel to perform your next flight and the one after that without the need to refuel.
  2. The disadvantage is that your fuel consumption increases by carrying more fuel than necessary.
  3. It’s not an issue because when you tanker, you’re already adding more fuel than needed for contingency, alternate and final reserve fuel for the first flight.
  4. The cost is an extra 36kg fuel burn per 1000kg of fuel.
  5. It’s advantageous because the airline can save on the cost of fuel at the destination if it’s remote or more expensive for another reason. Tankering can also be advantageous because it can give airlines a faster turnaround time.

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