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Structure: ‘phrasal verbs 1’

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This time in our structure help we introduce phrasal verbs. They’re formed from a verb and a particle (usually a preposition). e.g. get in.
Look at the diagram below to learn more about phrasal verbs and try to think of some more that you know.

Diagram of phrasal verbs.
Phrasal verbs 1.

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Video answers: ‘Interview with Virgin America CEO’

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

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  1. The next phase is to increase the size of the fleet, this will improve profitability and create new routes that their customers have been asking for.
  2. The wifi has improved, Mr.Cush thinks they’ll have the best in-flight wifi and that their entertainment system is the best in the air.
  3. He expects that they’ll become profitable very quickly and that they’ll be popular with customers.
  4. Because it’s a capital intensive business, you need lots of money to achieve the benefit of a ’business of scale’.
  5. They have beautiful new airplanes, they have people who don’t think like traditional airline people and because they’re small, they’re able to make quick decisions and get things to market fast.

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Video: ‘Interview with Virgin America CEO’

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Here’s an interview with Virgin America CEO David Cush as he talks about the future of his airline.

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 is Virgin America’s latest plan for the growth of the company?
  2. How has the Virgin America experience improved in recent times?
  3. What’s Mr.Cush’s expectation in relation to their Hawaii flights?
  4. What are the disadvantages of being a young airline according to Mr.Cush?
  5. What are the advantages of being a young airline?

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David cush interview – CEO Virgin America

David cush interview – CEO Virgin America

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Structure: ‘nouns 4’

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This time in our structure help we talk about definiteness in relation to nouns and give some examples of ‘definite’ nouns. Often the idea of definiteness relates to the relationship between the speaker and listener. If the speaker and listener share a lot of common knowledge, definite nouns are more likely.

e.g. I sold the car.

In this case ‘the car’ would be indefinite to a person who doesn’t know the speaker, but if the listener knows the speaker, he/she probably knows this car and so ‘the’ is necessary.

Have a look at the diagram below, then find an article, page from a book and check for ‘definite’ nouns and ‘indefinite’ nouns.

Using 'the' to refer to definite nouns.
Using ‘the’ to refer to definite nouns.

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Video answers: ‘The history of aviation safety’

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

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  1. The cabins were unpressurised, the propellers were limited and the engines were unreliable. Navigation was sometimes imprecise, and there were no radios to communicate.
  2. Jet engines, voice transmission, air traffic control centres and advanced navigation aids.
  3. They made planes more powerful and reliable. They also allowed more people to travel to new destinations for fun, which helped create the idea of the charter flight.
  4. They helped to make auto pilots better, improve navigation and introduced a new generation of simulators.
  5. It allows crews to make the best use of resources available to safely manage a flight.

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Video: ‘The history of aviation safety’

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Here’s an interesting video that talks about the history of aviation safety.

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

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. When Atlantic crossings first started, what were some of the dangers?
  2. What technological improvements arrived in the 1950s?
  3. According to the video, what was the effect of the introduction of the turbofan jet engine?
  4. How did advances in computer technology improve aviation in the 1980s?
  5. According to the video, how does CRM improve safety?

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The history of aviation safety: Putting passengers’ safety first

Significant improvements in safety have been made since the start of commercial aviation, allowing it to become a trusted mode of transportation that connects people and boosts businesses. In this video Airbus recaps the key improvements which have made air travel safer and more reliable since the 1940s.