Fill the gaps by using these key words from the text

3 Comprehension check 
6. The causes of the accident were studied by 
German investigators. 
c 
b 
b 
a 
 
Vocabulary 1 
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 prepositions 
 
in 
with 
about 
after 
below 
to 
into 
on 
Macmillan Publishers Ltd 2004 
Taken from the News section in
 www.onestopenglish.com 

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Boom in budget flights means that system will soon be unable to cope 
Fill the gaps using these words and phrases from the text: 
cope with 
no-frills 
congested 
up to speed 
collision 
proliferation 
close shave 
consternation 
If you are ____________, you know everything that you need to know about something. 
A ____________ is a situation in which you only just avoid something dangerous or unpleasant. 
____________ is another word for ‘crowded’ and is often used to refer to roads or airports.
A ____________ airline is one which offers cheap fares and no extra services. 
____________ is a feeling of extreme concern or worry. 
If you ____________ a difficult situation, you deal with it successfully. 
A ____________ is a crash between two or more vehicles. 
____________ is a sudden increase in number or amount. 
Choose the best answer in each case: 
How many flights cross Europe in a typical 24-hour period?
2,900 
29,000 
290 
How many aircraft are in the sky above Europe at any given daytime moment?
35 
350 
3,500 
How many passengers are in the sky above Europe at any given daytime moment?
4,000 
40,000 
400,000 
What percentage of flights are operated by so-
called ‘no
-
frills’ budget airlines?
10% 
20% 
30% 
What is the minimum height separation between aircraft?
1,000 feet 
2,000 feet 
5,000 feet