Use Of English 2019 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2019 Jamb Examination
Question 141
At the same time, he pushed a button on the panel to activate automatic turning, and the aeroplane ....4.... north-east
To 'veer' means to change direction suddenly. In the context of a mechanical mishap causing the plane to turn or be directed by the pilot, 'veered' is the most descriptive aviation term for this movement.
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Question 142
He called the control ....5.... to report the mishap
The 'Control Tower' is the facility at an airport that manages air traffic. Pilots communicate with 'The Tower' for instructions and to report emergencies.
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Question 143
and requested clearance for emergency ...6.....
An 'emergency landing' is the standard technical phrase used when an aircraft must descend and land due to a critical malfunction or safety threat.
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Question 144
The plane circled the airport and prepared to return to the airport it had just left. Moments later, the aircraft ...7.....
To 'taxi' is the specific aviation term for an aircraft moving slowly on the ground, either before take-off or after landing.
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Question 145
to stop on a ...8.....
A 'runway' is the strip of hard ground at an airport where aircraft take off and land. Since the plane had just completed an emergency landing, it would initially come to a stop on the runway.
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Question 146
....9.... in oilskin ran in the light drizzle
In this context, the professionals responsible for inspecting an aircraft for mechanical failure after an emergency are 'engineers' (specifically aeronautical or maintenance engineers).
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Question 147
and were soon perched on the ...10..... of the plane, from where they began their inspection.
The 'nose' is the forwardmost part of an aircraft's fuselage. It is a common inspection point, especially if instruments or steering components are located there.
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Question 148
The stereotypical act in the book centres
In 'Sweet Sixteen', stereotyping is specifically discussed in relation to religious and ethnic differences. Aliya and her father discuss how people hold biased views about those of other faiths (Islam vs. Christianity), which often leads to religious intolerance.
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Question 149
The novel places emphasis on the
The core of the novel is the relationship between Aliya and Mr. Bello. The extensive letters and 'big talks' highlight the importance of open communication between parents and their children to guide them through the challenges of adolescence.
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Question 150
Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...
Mr. Bello teaches Aliya that her value comes from within. He advises her to ignore 'popular perception' or societal definitions of beauty and status to maintain a healthy self-esteem and not be a 'dumb girl' who follows the crowd.
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