When JetBlue captain Clayton Osbon became unpredictable, his co-pilot invented a reason for him to go back into the cabin．Once the captain was out of the cockpit （駕駛艙） , the co-pilot locked the door to keep the captain from returning．Passengers, some with law enforcement experience, calmed the captain．The flight changed course to Amarillo, Texas where the captain was hospitalized．
Incidents in which a pilot has had an in-flight psychological breakdown are rare．But how could it happen at all? Though pilots are required to have an examination at least once a year by a physician approved by the FAA, there are no formal procedures in place to test pilots for signs of psychological problems．
At most airlines, pilots are members of a union．A pilot who appears to have a psychological or an alcohol problem can be reported to a union member whose job it is to investigate．If there is a problem, the pilot is given the choice of getting treatment or being reported to management．But at airlines, such as Allegiant, JetBlue, and Virgin American where there is no union, pilots are – to say the least - unwilling to report a fellow pilot to management．
In most professions, a person experiencing emotional difficulties is free to consult a doctor．Rut an airline pilot in therapy is viewed with suspicion both by the airline and by the FAA．No pilot wants to be put under extra examination by an agency that has the power to revoke their license or end their employment．That being the case, pilots are less likely than people in other professions to seek help．
There may be no way to make sure this never happens again, but its possibility can be reduced． Tests such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory （ MMPI） can reliably detect depression, paranoia, schizophrenia, and other problems．The FAA could require pilots to take the MMPI or a similar test on a periodic basis．Whether such testing becomes required will depend upon the public's response to this incident and whether additional incidents take place．
Flying is remarkably safe．But incidents such as this cause concern．
【小題1】What does the underlined word "revoke" most probably mean?

A．delayB．cancelC．interruptD．renew
【小題2】Why are some pilots unwilling to report a fellow pilot to management?
A．Because they are tested for signs of psychological problems every year．
B．Because they are likely to be treated by physicians．
C．Because they are supported by the airlines．
D．Because they might be fired．
【小題3】What is the author' s attitude towards the incident?
A．satisfiedB．indifferentC．concernedD．disapproving
【小題4】In which part of the newspaper can the passage be found?
A．EntertainmentB．SportsC．BusinessD．Society


【小題1】B
【小題2】D
【小題3】C
【小題4】D

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Searching for airfares often seems like a game that passengers are bound to lose.

Prices change from day to day, even minute to minute. Looking through multiple websites for the best deal can be a big challenge. Even when you do book, there’s no guarantee that you are going to get the best price.

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  ● Make use of social media. Airlines are giving more benefits like exclusive (獨家) sales to travelers who interact (互動) with them on Twitter and Facebook. Those specials are often gone within hours.

  ● The so-called discount airlines – JetBlue, Air-Tran, Southwest and Frontier – adjust their fares less frequently than other airlines, so you can feel more confident that the price will stay the same. But their prices aren’t always the lowest. Researching multiple airlines’ fares is the only way to get a good deal.

1. What can we infer from the first sentence of the text?

A. Passengers are unable to search for airfares.

B. Airlines often play games with passengers.

C. Airfares are set in different situations.

D. It’s difficult for passengers to get the best price.

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A. start searching                                  B. get the highest price   

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3.By using a lot of figures, the author intends to _______.

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C. guarantee passengers a low price

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D．It’s difficult for passengers to get the best price.

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D．get on board the plane

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    2. B.
      cancel
    3. C.
      interrupt
    4. D.
      renew
  2. 2.

    Why are some pilots unwilling to report a fellow pilot to management?

    1. A.
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    2. B.
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    3. C.
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    4. D.
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    1. A.
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    2. B.
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    3. C.
      concerned
    4. D.
      disapproving
  4. 4.

    In which part of the newspaper can the passage be found?

    1. A.
      Entertainment
    2. B.
      Sports
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      Business
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   “You just don’t know when to pull the trigger. It’s not like buying anything else I can think of,” said George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com.

   Harriet Levy paid $179 for a recent round-trip flight on American Airlines between New York and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sitting just one row behind her, Shirley Harrison paid $215. A few rows back, Ellis and Dianne Traub paid $317 each. There were at least 12 fares on the flight, ranging from $169 to $360.

   There’s no reason for it, Harrison said.

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   The flight was one of a dozen the Associated Press (美國聯(lián)合通訊社)followed over three months for a vacation between July 16 and 22. The number one finding: avoid booking tickets on weekends. It’s the most expensive time to buy.

   There’s no way to guarantee the best fare. But before booking, travelers should pay attention to this additional advice:

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       A. Passengers are unable to search for airfares.

       B. Airlines often play games with passengers.

       C. Airfares are set in different situations.

       D. It’s difficult for passengers to get the best price.

57. The underlined phrase “pull the trigger” in Paragraph 3 probably means _______.   

       A. start searching                                    B. get the highest price   

       C. make a purchase                         D. get on board the plane

58. By using a lot of figures, the author intends to _______.

       A. show there is standard price for every single airline

       B. discover the rules behind airfares

       C. guarantee passengers a low price

       D. prove airfares can vary widely

59. Passengers are advised to book flights _______.

       A. in the middle of the week

       B. on special websites

       C. several months before traveling

       D. with airlines which are famous for offering discount prices

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