問題詳情
Questions 37 - 40The DreamlinerBoeing 787, also known as the “Dreamliner,” has become a bit of a nightmare for the giantAmerican airplane manufacturer. The massive, futuristic airplane has suffered from variousissues during the early stages of its life, including battery problems, a cracked cockpit window,leaks, brake problems, and an electrical fire. In January 2013, a 787 flight leaving Japan startedexperiencing problems when the plane’s batteries melted, forcing pilots to land the plane shortlyafter take-off. All Nippon Airways (ANA) grounded its seventeen 787 planes and Japan Airlinesfollowed suit by pulling back its seven Dreamliners to their hangars. Shortly afterward, it waslearned that ANA had recently replaced ten batteries on its 787 planes and notified Boeing ofthe problems.The Dreamliner was at one point considered by many to be Boeing’s most advanced plane,and was bought up by some of the largest airlines in the world. It features many luxuriousamenities, lots of space, and is Boeing’s most fuel-efficient plane. After the fiasco, Boeingproposed to install batteries in metal boxes as a temporary solution while the company redesignsexisting batteries. If the plan is approved, 787s could take to the skies again.
【題組】37. Why did the pilots of the Dreamliner make an emergency landing in Japan?
(A) The aircraft was hijacked.
(B) The brake was out of order.
(C) The wings were on fire.
(D) The batteries melted.
參考答案
答案：D
難度：適中0.532468
統計：A(6),B(19),C(11),D(41),E(0)