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[2019·惠州市高三第一次调研考试]Travel can be fun, but when you have to move with a disability, getting from point A to point B can become frustrating. Airlines know this and do their part to make air travel as comfortable as they can for every passenger.
Here are some tips and information on what major airlines do for travelers who need extra support when flying.
United
When flying with United，call the airline's disability desk (1 － 800 － 228 － 2744) 48 hours in advance of travel if you'll be traveling with an assistive device so they can ensure your device can be used in flight. Any special needs you have should be mentioned when you make your reservation so the airline staff can do their best to help you. This includes the need for assistance in getting to your gate, boarding, getting to your seat, deplaning or connecting.
Delta
Depending on the type and age of the aircraft, accessible features of Delta's aircraft include movable armrests of seats, wheelchair space, onboard wheelchairs and, on larger airplanes, wheelchairaccessible washrooms. Depending on the aircraft, they also provide seats with a movable aisle armrest for passengers needing to transfer from a boarding wheelchair to their own seat more easily.
US Airways
When traveling with US Airways, if you have a mobility disability and need special seating, call 800 － 428 － 4322 at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure to ensure your needs are met. Besides seats with movable armrests, the airline also provides seats with more legroom for passengers with an immobilized leg. The airline can also provide an onboard wheelchair but let them know 48 hours in advance if you need one.
Southwest
If you're flying with Southwest and you need a wheelchair at the airport, or need other special assistance, it's best to inform the airline in advance, or as soon as you arrive at the airport so your requests can be fulfilled as quickly as possible. On each aircraft, a small wheelchair that can fit down the aircraft aisle is available at every gate and can be used if you need help for getting into your seat.
体裁：应用文 题材：社会生活 主题：航空公司为旅客提供的额外服务
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了几家给行动不便的旅客提供额外服务的航空公司。
【难句分析】 On each aircraft, a small wheelchair that can fit down the aircraft aisle is available at every gate and can be used if you need help for getting into your seat.
分析：本句包含that引导的定语从句，修饰先行词a small wheelchair; if引导条件状语从句。
译文：在每架飞机上，每个登机口都有一个可以在飞机过道上放得下的小轮椅，如果你需要帮助坐到座位上，你可以使用它。
1．Who is this passage intended for?
A．Those who have a disability.
B．Travelers who have difficulty in moving.
C．Travelers who become sick on the plane.
D．Travelers who are poor in health.
答案与解析：B 考查写作意图。通读全篇及文中多次出现的关键词“wheelchair”“assistance”等来看，这篇文章介绍的是几家给行动不便的旅客提供额外服务的航空公司，因此它的目标读者是行动不便的旅客，故选B项。
2．Which airline could be the best choice for someone with a leg that can't bend?
A．United. B．Delta.
C．US Airways. D．Southwest.
答案与解析：C 考查细节理解。根据US Airways部分中的“Besides seats with movable armrests, the airline also provides seats with more legroom for passengers with an immobilized leg”可知，US Airways有加大空间的座位提供给腿动不了的旅客，与题干中的“with a leg that can't bend”相吻合，而其他航空公司的服务内容里没有提到这一条，故选C项。
3．You are most likely to find this passage ________.
A．on the Internet B．at the airport
C．on the plane D．in the newspaper
答案与解析：A 考查文章出处。通读全文并结合常识可推断，文章信息是乘客在决定买哪家航空公司的机票前会阅读的材料，不可能到了飞机场或在飞机上阅读，故排除B、C两项；此类信息需要长期登出，报纸也不适合，故排除D项；因此选择A选项，在网上可以查找到。
