2019 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 8

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Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

...to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3....

A
hatch
B
door
C
entrance
D
gate
correct option: a

The trap door in the cockpit ceiling which allows the pilot to evacuate the flight control area in case of an emergency is known as the hatch. 

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Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the aeroplane ....4.... north-east

A
faced
B
moved
C
switched
D
veered
correct option: d

 The point When an aircraft suddenly changes direction is known as "veering" 

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He called the control ....5.... to report the mishap

A
office
B
Department
C
Building
D
Tower
correct option: d

The air traffic control, and service provider unit which directs aircrafts and advise in non-controlled airspace is called the "The control tower"

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Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

and requested clearance for emergency ...6.....

A
return
B
landing
C
stopping
D
arrival
correct option: b

The prioritized form of landing made by an aircraft in an emergency situation is called an emergency landing. 

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75

Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ...7.....
 

A
ran
B
eased
C
taxied
D
skied
correct option: c

A term for the movement of an aircraft on the ground is called  Taxing or taxying, seeing as in this case, the aircraft was about to take off again.

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Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

to stop on a ...8.....

A
park
B
field
C
tarmac
D
runway
correct option: c

The area where the aircrafts are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, or boarded is the called an Airport tarmac. 

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Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

Just after ...1..... the aircraft gave a shudder and coughed. The pilot, from the ..2...... activated the emergency sheet to cover the improperly secured left rear ....3.... At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the airplane ....4.... north-east He called the control ....5.... to report the misshaped requested clearance for emergency ....6....The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ....7....to stop on a ....8.... ....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle and were soon perched on the ....10.... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle

A
workers
B
engineers
C
fitters
D
repairers
correct option: b

Those who are responsible for monitoring and operating its complex aircraft systems are the flight engineer, they are the members of an aircraft Crew. 

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and were soon perched on the ...10..... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.

A
apex
B
nose
C
tip
D
front
correct option: c

The Wingtip is simply a part of the wing of an aircraft.

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The stereotypical act in the book centres

A
terrorism
B
religious intolerance
C
food insecurity
D
the lifestyle of a teenager
correct option: b

Aliyah's father unfounded generalised belief of some members of the society as regards their religion when she ask him if Is is true that all Muslims are terrorist and that they all perish. 

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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The novel places emphasis on the

A
need for strict parenting and schooling for children
B
social disparity between the rich and the poor in the society
C
relevance of bridging the communication gap between children and their parents
D
abnormalities of the society and the confusion that comes with childishness
correct option: c

Aliya's father was more or less her friend.This made for a fine balance of personal development for Aliya as her father guides her constantly through the realities of life, sexual maturity and exposition as well the need to make it in life. The writer therefore appreciate the maintenance of close relationship between Aliya and her father. 

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