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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we travel by plane, we have to be mindful about how much our luggage weighs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airlines set strict weight limits on our baggage allowance to ensure their planes do not go beyond the maximum weight so that they take off and land safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about Finland’s national airline’s plans to weigh their passengers on their flights. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2403\/240304-weighing-airline-passengers-4.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cexceed<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201cAirplanes should not exceed<\/strong> the maximum weight for safe take-offs and landings.\u201d<\/em>? Give 1-2 synonyms or similar expressions and use \u201cexceed\u201d in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto step on scales<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201cVolunteers are stepping on scales<\/strong> at Helsinki Airport’s departure gates.<\/em>\u201d? Give 1-2 synonyms or similar expressions and use \u201cto step on scales\u201d in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “to have peace of mind<\/strong>\u201d mean, “It said travellers could have “peace of mind”<\/strong> about their personal information.<\/em>“? Give 1-2 synonyms or similar expressions and use \u201cpeace of mind\u201d in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is your opinion on weighing passengers on flight?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the pros and cons of weighing airline passengers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Would you agree to be weighed in at the airport? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Share your views on this statement, \u201cWeight is a personal topic.\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What are other ways safety standards on flights can be met?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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