B1 – Intermediate
Airports in the EU could soon let travelers have bigger bottles of liquid that can contain more than 100ml in their hand-carry baggage.
Thanks to a new technology, airport security will be able to detect dangerous substances.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the EU change in the liquid limit.
Be ready to answer the questions that follow.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/eu-airports-change-the-liquid-limit-level-3
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “container” mean? “This change is possible thanks to new screening technology that can detect dangerous materials even inside large liquid containers.” Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym. Also, give another meaning of “container”.
- What does “screening” mean? “This change is possible thanks to new screening technology that can detect dangerous materials even inside large liquid containers.” Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym. Also, give another meaning of “screening”.
- What does “equipment” mean? “The European Commission has now confirmed that approval was given in June 2025, so airports that install the approved equipment will be allowed to use it soon.” Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on this new rule?
- What do you think about this, “This fact means that while the 100ml rule may disappear in some places very soon, passengers should still check the rules at their specific airport before flying.”?
- Should this rule be also implemented all over the world? Explain.
- Have you ever had any problems because you had a container or bottle of liquid larger than 100ml? Talk about your experience.
- What are other rules that you have to follow at the airports in your country?