The number of new flight trainees ______ greatly increased in recent years.
A. has
B. have
C. is
D. are
You will not be allowed to board ______ you show your valid ID card and boarding pass.
A. if
B. unless
C. because
D. so that
What the pilot stressed at the meeting ______ the importance of strict safety operation.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
If the weather ______ better yesterday, the flight would have taken off on time.
A. was
B. were
C. had been
D. would be
The next flight to Beijing ______ at 9:00 a.m., so please hurry up.
A. departs
B. departed
C. has departed
D. had departed
The trainer asked us to pay attention to ______ behavior during the special training period.
A. our
B. ours
C. ourselves
D. we
______ the heavy fog, all outbound flights have been delayed temporarily.
A. Owing to
B. Because
C. As
D. Since
This is the very flight training base ______ many excellent pilots have graduated from.
A. which
B. that
C. where
D. what
—Shall I report the minor equipment failure to the instructor right now? —No, you ______. You can finish your current task first.
A. mustn’t
B. shouldn’t
C. needn’t
D. can’t
Pilots must keep calm ______ unexpected emergencies happen during the flight.
A. even if
B. as if
C. so that
D. in order that
The regulation requires all crew members ______ familiar with new safety procedures.
A. get
B. to get
C. getting
D. got
Most candidates do not know ______ improve their oral aviation English quickly.
A. what to
B. how to
C. how
D. what
By the time the rescue team arrived, the passengers ______ safe and sound.
A. are
B. were
C. have been
D. had been
The new policy, ______ purpose is to reduce flight risks, has been widely praised.
A. which
B. that
C. whose
D. what
It is through continuous practice ______ flight students master professional skills.
A. that
B. where
C. when
D. how
Passage A
Flight safety is always the top priority of the aviation industry. Every standard and rule in aviation is made based on countless real cases and scientific data. For student pilots, developing good operating habits at the early training stage is extremely important.
Before every flight mission, pilots must complete a standard pre-flight inspection carefully. Small mistakes, such as ignoring tiny data changes or careless operation, may lead to serious flight dangers. Experienced pilots often say that there are no small problems in aviation safety.
Besides operational skills, English proficiency also plays a key role in flight safety. International air communication follows unified global standards. Pilots and air traffic controllers from different countries can only cooperate accurately through standard aviation English. Any misunderstanding in radio communication may cause flight conflicts or even accidents.
Therefore, Civil Aviation University of China attaches great importance to students’ basic English ability in early recruitment selection, ensuring that every admitted student has the potential to grow into a qualified professional pilot.
1. What is the core priority of the aviation industry?
A. Low cost
B. Flight safety
C. Flight speed
D. Passenger number
2. Why should student pilots form good early habits?
A. To pass English exams easily
B. To avoid potential flight risks
C. To shorten training time
D. To communicate with passengers better
3. What does the passage say about aviation communication?
A. It uses different standards in different countries
B. English errors may cause flight safety problems
C. Controllers do not need professional English training
D. Small communication mistakes can always be ignored
4. What can we learn about CAUC’s recruitment?
A. It ignores students’ daily habits
B. It values candidates’ basic English ability
C. It only tests professional flying skills
D. It requires no early ability assessment
5. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. There are no tiny mistakes in flight training
B. Pre-flight inspection is an unnecessary step
C. Safety rules come from real cases and data
D. English ability is less important than skills
Passage B Time management is an essential quality for professional pilots. A pilot’s daily work includes a large number of fixed tasks: pre-flight preparation, route confirmation, weather analysis, in-flight monitoring and post-flight summary. All tasks must be completed strictly on schedule.
Bad time arrangement will directly affect flight efficiency and safety. For example, insufficient pre-flight preparation will cause missing key information about weather or route, increasing hidden dangers during flight.
In pilot training, students are required to develop a strict sense of time. They must arrive at the preparation room in advance, check all equipment systematically, and finish every process step by step. Training teachers believe that rigorous time awareness in daily training will gradually turn into professional instinct in future formal flight work.
For recruitment assessment, examiners will also observe candidates’ sense of time and execution. A qualified pilot must be disciplined, precise and responsible for every detail.
1. What quality does the passage mainly discuss for pilots?
A. Artistic talent
B. Time management ability
C. Public speaking skill
D. Sports talent
2. Which task is NOT mentioned in pilots’ daily work?
A. Pre-flight preparation
B. Weather analysis
C. Passenger interview
D. Route confirmation
3. What problem may be caused by inadequate pre-flight preparation?
A. Lower flight safety level
B. Faster flight speed
C. More comfortable flight experience
D. Simplified training process
4. What do training teachers think of time awareness?
A. It is useless for future flights
B. It will form professional working instinct
C. It only affects daily study
D. It can be formed in a short time
5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The importance of time management for pilots
B. How to analyze flight weather
C. The recruitment process of airlines
D. Daily life of airport staff