A woman got arrested at Canberra airport in Australia because she ran up to a plane on the runway. This happened on November 1st, and there’s a video that shows the woman standing near the front of the plane. People who saw it said she was waving at the pilot, maybe because she was late for her flight. The Australian Federal Police charged her, and she has to go to court on Friday.

This incident has made people worried about airport security and passenger safety. Running onto the runway is a big violation of airport rules and can be really dangerous. It’s important for everyone to follow the right procedures and not put themselves or others at risk.

Airports have security measures in place to make sure everyone is safe when they travel by plane. These measures include strict control over who can enter, cameras to watch what’s happening, and trained security staff. It’s really important for passengers to respect these measures and work with airport staff to keep things safe.

The authorities are looking into how the woman was able to get past security and get close to the plane. This incident reminds us that we need to always be watchful and keep improving airport security. If you see anything strange or suspicious at the airport, you should tell the airport staff or security. By working together, we can make sure that air travel stays safe for everyone.

Original news source: Woman arrested in Canberra after running up to plane on tarmac (BBC)

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Warm-up Activities:

– NEWS SUMMARY

Instructions:
1. Divide the class into small groups.
2. Give each group a copy of the article.
3. Instruct the groups to read the article and discuss the main points.
4. After a few minutes, ask each group to present a summary of the article to the class.
5. Encourage the groups to use their own words and focus on the key information.

– OPINION POLL

Instructions:
1. Write the following question on the board: “Do you think airport security measures are effective? Why or why not?”
2. Instruct the students to walk around the classroom and ask their classmates for their opinions on the topic.
3. Each student should record the responses they receive.
4. After a few minutes, gather the students together and have a class discussion based on the opinions shared.

– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY

Instructions:
1. Write a list of vocabulary words from the article on the board.
2. Divide the class into pairs.
3. Give each pair a piece of paper and a pencil.
4. Instruct one student in each pair to choose a word from the list without showing it to their partner.
5. The student must then draw a picture to represent the word, while their partner tries to guess the word.
6. Once the word is guessed correctly, the students can switch roles.
7. Continue until all the words have been guessed.

– PROS AND CONS

Instructions:
1. Divide the class into two groups.
2. Assign one group to discuss the pros of strict airport security measures, and the other group to discuss the cons.
3. Give the groups a few minutes to brainstorm their ideas.
4. Have a debate-style discussion, where each group takes turns presenting their points.
5. Encourage the students to provide reasons and examples to support their arguments.

– FUTURE PREDICTIONS

Instructions:
1. Write the following question on the board: “How do you think airport security measures will change in the future?”
2. Instruct the students to discuss the question in small groups and make predictions.
3. After a few minutes, ask each group to share their predictions with the class.
4. Encourage the students to explain their reasoning behind their predictions.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What happened to a woman at Canberra airport in Australia?
2. When did this incident occur?
3. Why do people think the woman was waving at the pilot?
4. What charges did the Australian Federal Police give the woman?
5. Why are people concerned about airport security and passenger safety?
6. What are some security measures that airports have in place?
7. Why is it important for passengers to respect these security measures?
8. What are the authorities doing to investigate this incident and improve airport security?
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

A woman got arrested at Canberra airport in Australia because she ran up to a plane on the runway. This happened on November 1st, and there’s a (1)______ that (2)______ the woman standing near the (3)______ of the plane. People who saw it said she was waving at the pilot, maybe because she was late for her flight. The Australian (4)______ Police charged her, and she has to go to court on Friday.

This incident has made people (5)______ about airport security and passenger safety. (6)______ onto the runway is a big violation of airport (7)______ and can be really dangerous. It’s important for everyone to follow the right (8)______ and not put themselves or others at risk.

Airports have security measures in place to make sure everyone is safe when they travel by plane. These measures include (9)______ control over who can enter, cameras to watch what’s happening, and trained (10)______ staff. It’s really important for (11)______ to respect these measures and work with (12)______ staff to keep things safe.

The authorities are looking into how the woman was able to get past security and get close to the plane. This (13)______ reminds us that we need to always be watchful and keep (14)______ airport security. If you see anything strange or suspicious at the airport, you should tell the airport (15)______ or security. By working together, we can make sure that air (16)______ stays safe for everyone.
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Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. Have you ever been to an airport? How did you feel when you were there?
2. What do you think could happen if someone ran onto a runway while a plane was taking off or landing?
3. How important do you think airport security is? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever seen any strange or suspicious activity at an airport? What did you do?
5. How do you think the woman felt when she was waving at the pilot? Why?
6. Do you think the woman should be charged for running onto the runway? Why or why not?
7. How do you think the passengers on the plane felt when they saw the woman near the front of the plane? Why?
8. What do you think would happen if people didn’t follow airport rules and procedures?
9. How would you feel if you saw someone running onto a runway while you were on a plane? Why?
10. What do you think are some possible consequences of not having strict airport security measures in place?
11. How important do you think it is for passengers to cooperate with airport staff to ensure safety? Why or why not?
12. What do you think the authorities should do to improve airport security after this incident?
13. Have you ever been late for a flight? How did you handle the situation?
14. Do you think incidents like this affect people’s confidence in air travel? Why or why not?
15. How can we work together to make sure air travel stays safe for everyone?

Individual Activities

Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. arrested
2. runway
3. violation
4. procedures
5. measures
6. authorities
7. suspicious
8. improve

Meanings:
(a) The steps or rules to follow
(b) Taken into custody by the police
(c) Something that seems strange or unusual
(d) Make something better or more effective
(e) Breaking a rule or law
(f) Actions taken to ensure safety
(g) People in charge or in power
(h) The area where planes take off and land
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Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Why did the woman get arrested at Canberra airport?
(a) She was late for her flight.
(b) She waved at the pilot.
(c) She ran up to a plane on the runway.
(d) She violated airport rules.

2. When did this incident happen?
(a) November 1st
(b) November 2nd
(c) November 3rd
(d) November 4th

3. What did people who saw it say the woman was doing?
(a) Running onto the runway
(b) Boarding her flight
(c) Talking to airport staff
(d) Waving at the pilot

4. Why are people worried about airport security and passenger safety?
(a) Because of delays at the airport
(b) Because of this incident
(c) Because of bad weather conditions
(d) Because of increased flight prices

5. What are some security measures at airports?
(a) Strict control over who can enter, cameras, and trained security staff
(b) Free Wi-Fi, vending machines, and comfortable seating
(c) Duty-free shops, restaurants, and lounges
(d) Baggage claim, check-in counters, and boarding gates

6. What should passengers do if they see anything strange or suspicious at the airport?
(a) Ignore it and continue with their journey
(b) Take pictures and post them on social media
(c) Confront the person directly
(d) Tell the airport staff or security

7. What are the authorities doing in response to this incident?
(a) Increasing flight prices
(b) Closing the airport temporarily
(c) Looking into how the woman got past security
(d) Hiring more airport staff

8. What is the main message of the article?
(a) Airports should have more comfortable seating.
(b) It is important to follow airport rules and procedures for safety.
(c) Passengers should always be late for their flights.
(d) Airport security measures are unnecessary.

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True or False Questions:

1. Running onto the runway is a serious violation of airport rules and can be very dangerous.
2. Authorities are investigating how the woman was able to bypass security and get close to the plane, emphasizing the need for constant improvement in airport security.
3. The Australian Federal Police have dropped the charges against her and she no longer has a court date on Friday.
4. Witnesses said the woman was waving at the pilot, possibly because she was late for her flight.
5. Airports do not have security measures in place, such as controlled entry, surveillance cameras, and trained staff.
6. The incident happened on November 1st but was not captured on video.
7. A woman was arrested at an airport in Australia for running onto the runway.
8. This incident has not raised concerns about airport security and passenger safety.
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1. What happened at Canberra airport on November 1st?
2. Why did the woman run up to the plane on the runway?
3. What can happen if someone runs onto the runway at an airport?
4. What security measures do airports have in place to keep passengers safe?
5. What should you do if you see something strange or suspicious at the airport?

Answers

Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What happened to a woman at Canberra airport in Australia?
A woman got arrested at Canberra airport because she ran up to a plane on the runway.

2. When did this incident occur?
This incident occurred on November 1st.

3. Why do people think the woman was waving at the pilot?
People think the woman was waving at the pilot because she may have been late for her flight.

4. What charges did the Australian Federal Police give the woman?
The Australian Federal Police charged her for running onto the runway.

5. Why are people concerned about airport security and passenger safety?
People are concerned about airport security and passenger safety because incidents like this can be dangerous and violate airport rules.

6. What are some security measures that airports have in place?
Some security measures that airports have in place include strict control over who can enter, cameras to watch what’s happening, and trained security staff.

7. Why is it important for passengers to respect these security measures?
It is important for passengers to respect these security measures because they are in place to keep everyone safe and prevent any potential risks.

8. What are the authorities doing to investigate this incident and improve airport security?
The authorities are looking into how the woman was able to get past security and get close to the plane. This incident reminds them to always be watchful and keep improving airport security.
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) video
(2) shows
(3) front
(4) Federal
(5) worried
(6) Running
(7) rules
(8) procedures
(9) strict
(10) security
(11) passengers
(12) airport
(13) incident
(14) improving
(15) staff
(16) travel
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Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. arrested
Answer: (b) Taken into custody by the police

2. runway
Answer: (h) The area where planes take off and land

3. violation
Answer: (e) Breaking a rule or law

4. procedures
Answer: (a) The steps or rules to follow

5. measures
Answer: (f) Actions taken to ensure safety

6. authorities
Answer: (g) People in charge or in power

7. suspicious
Answer: (c) Something that seems strange or unusual

8. improve
Answer: (d) Make something better or more effective
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Multiple Choice Answers:

1. Why did the woman get arrested at Canberra airport?
Answer: (c) She ran up to a plane on the runway.

2. When did this incident happen?
Answer: (a) November 1st

3. What did people who saw it say the woman was doing?
Answer: (d) Waving at the pilot

4. Why are people worried about airport security and passenger safety?
Answer: (b) Because of this incident

5. What are some security measures at airports?
Answer: (a) Strict control over who can enter, cameras, and trained security staff

6. What should passengers do if they see anything strange or suspicious at the airport?
Answer: (d) Tell the airport staff or security

7. What are the authorities doing in response to this incident?
Answer: (c) Looking into how the woman got past security

8. What is the main message of the article?
Answer: (b) It is important to follow airport rules and procedures for safety.
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True or False Answers:

1. Running onto the runway is a serious violation of airport rules and can be very dangerous. (Answer: True)
2. Authorities are investigating how the woman was able to bypass security and get close to the plane, emphasizing the need for constant improvement in airport security. (Answer: True)
3. The Australian Federal Police have dropped the charges against her and she no longer has a court date on Friday. (Answer: False)
4. Witnesses said the woman was waving at the pilot, possibly because she was late for her flight. (Answer: True)
5. Airports do not have security measures in place, such as controlled entry, surveillance cameras, and trained staff. (Answer: False)
6. The incident happened on November 1st but was not captured on video. (Answer: False)
7. A woman was arrested at an airport in Australia for running onto the runway. (Answer: True)
8. This incident has not raised concerns about airport security and passenger safety. (Answer: False)
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