B2 — Upper Intermediate
A flight in Canada was cancelled after a child refused to wear a seat belt. The situation caused a delay and affected all the passengers on the plane.
This story shows how important it is to follow safety rules on flights. Passengers, especially children, should listen to the crew to help keep everyone safe.
It has also raised new questions about safety rules and children’s behavior while flying.
Read the article about the cancellation of a flight in Canada after a child refused to wear a seat belt.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6307x3wdgo
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “reignite” mean? “The cancellation of a flight in Canada after a child refused to wear a seat belt has reignited a debate about the etiquette and safety procedures relating to children travelling on planes.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “to split opinion“ mean? ”The incident has split opinion about how children should be treated in such situations and how airlines should respond.” Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “to be beyond the pale” mean? “We’ve all been those parents,” he said. “But this is beyond the pale.” Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think the flight was right to be cancelled? Why or why not?
- Who should be responsible when a child refuses to follow safety rules—the child, the parents, or the airline?
- What should parents do if their child refuses to wear a seat belt on a plane?
- Should airlines have stricter rules for children traveling by plane? Share your thoughts.
- Have you ever experienced a difficult situation while traveling? What happened?