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I. Read the story board and take roles as pilot and flight attendants to enact the scene.

Inflight Passenger Announcements

Answer:

Flight Attendant 1 : Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Indian Airline flight 999 bound for New York. This is a reminder that all carry-on baggage must fit securely either in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you.

Flight Attendant 2 : The captain of this flight is Ms. Fatima. And I am Sylvia, the in-flight time to the destination will be eleven hours and 14 minutes. Our captain will provide you with more information after take-off.

Flight Attendant 1 : Before our departure, please make sure that your seats are in the upright position and tray tables are stowed. Also, please be aware that this is a non-smoking cabin and smoking in the lavatory or any part of the cabin is strictly prohibited.

Flight Attendant 2 : Cell phones and other electronic devices should be switched off while landing and take-off. We advise you to remain seated and fasten your seat belt at all times during our flight. On behalf of Indian Airline, we welcome you on board and wish you a pleasant journey. Please feel free to ask any attendant for assistance. Thank you!

Pilot : Hello everyone, this is the captain speaking, and I want to welcome you to Flight 18 bound for New York. Our flight time today is 11 hours and 14 minutes, and we will be flying at an average altitude of 29,000 feet. The local time at New York is a quarter to twelve (11:45), and the current weather is sunny, but there is a chance of rain later in the day. We will be arriving at Gate 13.

Flight Attendant 1 : On behalf of Indian Airlines and the crew, I want to wish you an enjoyable stay in the Seattle area or at your final destination. Now, please sit back and enjoy the flight. Thank you.

J. Imagine that you are going to interview one of the survivors of the Pan Am Hijack. Discuss with your partner and write down the conversation. Then one of you play the role of the interviewer and other the survivor. You can use the sample questions given below.

1. Do you have any information regarding the suspects of the hijack?

2. Which countries did the hijackers belong?

3. What are the details of the hijacked flight?

4. How many passengers were aboard?

5. What happened in the last few minutes of the hijack drama?

6. Do you have information regarding the victims?

7. Was there any recorded communication to/from the plane during the hijacking?

8. How many terrorists were there?

9. How did you feel when you were in the flight?

10. Can you recall Neerja’s role in safeguarding the passengers?

Answer:

Interviewer : Good Morning Sir. This is Manoj Tiwari from the 'Hindu'. I would like to interview you, as you are one of the survivors of the 'Pan Am Hijack'.

Survivor : Yes, it's true. I should thank the Almighty God and Neerja for saving our lives.

Interviewer : Yes, she had done a brave act, risking her life. Do you have any information regarding the suspects of the hijack?

Survivor: No, I don't have any information about them. But they do belong to Palestinian Organisation backed by Libya.

Interviewer : How many passengers were on board?

Survivor : There were around 360 passengers and 13 crew members.

Interviewer : How many terrorists were there?

Survivor : There were four Armed Terrorists.

Interviewer : Was there any recorded communication to / from the plane during the hijacking?

Survivor : I don't remember anything like that happened.

Interviewer : How did you feel when you were in the flight?

Survivor : We were all holding our breaths and terrified.

Interviewer : Can you recall Neerja's role in safeguarding the passengers?

Survivor : She shed all her hesitations and fears and worked her way around evacuating as many passengers as she could. She waited selflessly in the face of death to help the ones around her. Such a great soul she is!

K. Read the story board and take roles as pilot and flight attendants to enact the scene.

Answer:

Interviewer : Good Morning Sir. This is Manoj Tiwari from the 'Hindu'. I would like to interview you, as you are one of the survivors of the 'Pan Am Hijack'.

Survivor : Yes, it's true. I should thank the Almighty God and Neerja for saving our lives.

Interviewer : Yes, she had done a brave act, risking her life. Do you have any information regarding the suspects of the hijack?

Survivor: No, I don't have any information about them. But they do belong to Palestinian Organisation backed by Libya.

Interviewer : How many passengers were on board?

Survivor : There were around 360 passengers and 13 crew members.

Interviewer : How many terrorists were there?

Survivor : There were four Armed Terrorists.

Interviewer : Was there any recorded communication to / from the plane during the hijacking?

Survivor : I don't remember anything like that happened.

Interviewer : How did you feel when you were in the flight?

Survivor : We were all holding our breaths and terrified.

Interviewer : Can you recall Neerja's role in safeguarding the passengers?

Survivor : She shed all her hesitations and fears and worked her way around evacuating as many passengers as she could. She waited selflessly in the face of death to help the ones around her. Such a great soul she is!