News Exercise #79


1) How did the reporter describe the kind of job a pilot has, and (later) what other jobs did he group together with it?
He said it was one of the most responsible jobs you can have. Other jobs include train drivers and surgeons.

2) According to the doctor, what is the difficulty with his job?
He said there was nothing to stop a pilot “bare-faced lying” by saying they have no worries at all and that their drinking is moderate.

3) What will be the new rule adopted by Lufthansa and probably all airlines?
If a pilot or co-pilot leaves the cockpit, a flight attendant will go into the cockpit so that there are always two people in there.

4) What is the closing sentence at 2:49?
“Tonight it’s still unclear how this seemingly normal man could kill so many people.”