- •1 Read the text. Consult the dictionary if it’s necessary. Timeline of Aviation
- •Indicate the terms you associate with words air and aviation.
- •Listen to the words below and mark the stressed syllables. Practise saying these
- •A Pronunciation of –ed past tenses.
- •Scan the text. Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with according to the information in the text? Explain why.
- •Discuss the questionnaire in groups. Compare and explain your answers. General aviation quiz.
- •Add the appropriate noun or adjective to complete the table:
- •2 Can you change these adjectives as required below?
- •To verbs:
- •Choose the preposition which best completes each sentence.
- •Complete the sentences with the correct past form of the verb.
- •Choose between the two forms of the verb to complete the sentences (Past Simple or Present Perfect).
- •A Check the meaning of the words/ word-combinations given below. Refer them to the best aviation division they relate to. Write them in the correct line.
- •Think of the things different aviation divisions have in common. Discuss their functions with your partner. Then report back to the class what you discovered.
- •Think back of the historical aviation facts you know. Spend a few minutes planning how you will tell your story. Make a note of your “key” words. Tell your story to the other students.
- •You are going to discuss the role of aviation in economics of your country. Choose one of the following aviation-related branches:
- •A Listen to the numbers and write them down.
- •Listen to the statements and fill in the gaps with the words you hear.
- •Listen to brief descriptions of some special flights, given below. Tick the terms being described.
- •Focus on sharing information concerning the past
- •Read the questions below and check unfamiliar words.
Add the appropriate noun or adjective to complete the table:
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ADJECTIVE
NOUN
………………………………
air
controllable
………………………………
………………………………
majority
agricultural
………………………………
………………………………
science
technological
………………………………
………………………………
profitability
developed
………………………………
2 Can you change these adjectives as required below?
to nouns:
controllable: The Wright brothers were the first to provide the engine’s _____________ (controllability) in the flight.
profitable: Air cargo is a major source of business and one of the main determinants of ______________ for airlines that manage it effectively.
agricultural: The direct use of the aeroplane in ______________ benefits national economics.
major: Nowadays the great ___________ of business people go on their business trips by
plane.
To verbs:
reliable: Nowadays everyone could _____________ modern aircraft equipment. (rely on/upon)
demonstrative: Mikhail Yefimov __________ his first flight on 8th of March, 1910 in Odessa.
performance: Aviators ____________ a lot of functions in the world economy.
developed: Researchers __________ technology for the military aviation.
Grammar
Choose the preposition which best completes each sentence.
In 2003 we celebrated the 100-th anniversary of the beginning of air activity _________ mankind.
A by B with C on D at
Air men made controlled flights _________ airplanes in 20th century.
A by B in C on D at
The first Ukrainian demonstrative flight was performed ______ March, 1910.
A of B in C on D at
Commercial aviation refers _________ national airlines as well as foreign airlines.
A to B for C on D at
Cargo transportation by air is _______ need everywhere, especially in difficult of approach areas.
A of B in C on D at
Today general aviation considerably contributes ________ the national economical development.
A to B into C in D at
Innovations in aviation completely depend ______ new achievements in science.
A to B of C on D at
Complete the sentences with the correct past form of the verb.
British airmen __________ (to be) the first to carry mails and among the first to operate regular passenger services.
In April 1924 Imperial Airways Limited ___________ (to pioneer) the commercial development of intercontinental air routes.
In 1950 British Ministry of transport and Civil Aviation ________________ (to introduce) a system of airways covering the main traffic routes with controlled zones around the major airports.
The Boeing 247, built in 1933, ____________ (to be) the first of the modern, all-metal, single-wing airliners.
In 1927 Charles Lindberg ____________ (to become) a world hero when he ____________ (to cross) the Atlantic.
Mass travel __________ (to get) so popular that aircraft designers ___________ (to increase) the size of many passenger airplanes.
Concorde, the Anglo-French supersonic airliner ______________ (to enter) commercial service in 1976.