湖南省五市十校2018年上学期期中考试英语阅读理解及答案

Plan to get to the airport at least an     hour early, or two during holidays and other busy times; this will pay off     with a major reduction of stress. If all goes well, you will have time to     relax, shop for last-minute items, or have a meal before the flight.

Find out why your flight is delayed.     Call the toll-free number. Find out if other airlines are experiencing     similar delays. If you believe the delay is due to something except weather     or air traffic problems, mention your doubts and ask the airline agent to     book you on the next available flight, either on the same airline or     competing one. This is called “Rule 240”, and all airlines are required to     do it. Use the lingo (行话); ask, “Can you 240 me?” when speaking with an agent. They will     know what you mean.

If your flight is canceled, then make a     reservation (预订) on the     next flight to your destination. Usually, airline staff (职员) will try to book everyone on     their flight out. Often they will put you on a competitor’s next flight     only if you request it. If on-time arrival is important to you, when you     check flights through our reservation system you can rate your choices     based on their on-time arrival records. Be sure to also check the weather     conditions, as they often affect flight schedules.