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A.Complete the sentences using the definitions (a%u2013f). Use a dictionary if needed. a.its height above the ground d.the area where the pilot sitsb.a plane without an enginee.a kitchen area where meals are prc.the wheeled structure f.the area between the rows of seats beneath an airplane1.The cockpit%u2014%u2014is off-limits to passengers. 2.The plane%u2019s altitude, , is about 55,000 km.3.A glider, , cannot take off by itself.On a passenger plane, the aisle%u20145.The undercarriage%u2014%u2014is lowered just before landing. 6.Most passenger planes have a galley, .B.Look back at Reading A. Find the words that are defined within the text and write them below.1.: a light, modern machine that makes flying simple and safe enough even for tourist entertainment2.: flying in a hang glider made for two people3.: those who jump off buildings, cliffs, and bridges4.: falling downwards with nothing to slow them down ANALYZINGSCANNINGUnderstanding Definitions in a TextA reading may include words that are defined in footnotes, or defined in the text itself. When a word is defined in a text, its definition may follow a comma or dash (%u2014), or be set off by two commas or dashes. Look for these definitions as you read to better comprehend a text. Examples:Many smaller planes are powered by a propeller, a device with blades that spin at high speed.Future planes will need less thrust%u2014the force from the engine that moves it forward. Winglets, the curved ends of an airplane%u2019s wings, help planes fly more efficiently. READING SKILLCRITICAL THINKINGRanking ActivitiesLook at the activities below. How dangerous do you think each one is? Rank them from 1%u20135 (1 = most dangerous). Share your reasons with a partner. BASE jumping hang gliding skydiving flying with a jet-powered wing flying in a small airplaneUnit 12A