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Structure: ‘Conditionals 1’

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This time in our structure help we talk about conditional sentences, sometimes called ‘if’ sentences. They usually have two parts, an ‘if’ part which expresses the condition and another part which expresses the (possible) result. If one thing happens, a second things happens or it’s possible a second thing will happen (depending on the conditional). Firstly we’ll look at the zero conditional. Check out the diagram below and the examples, then try to write some of your own.

Diagram of the form and use of the zero conditional.
Zero conditional

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Video answers: ‘How fuel efficient is an airplane?’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. Its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) is 442 metric tons.
  2. Its capacity is 238,610 litres of fuel.
  3. It uses 4 litres of fuel per second.
  4. The 747-8 is much more inefficient according to this comparison.
  5. After factoring in the passengers on board and calculating efficiency per person per kilometre, the 747-8 uses around 0.04 litres per 0.6 kilometres per person (based on 500 people on board), which makes it more fuel efficient than a car with 4 people inside it.

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Video: ‘How fuel efficient is an airplane?’

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This week’s video tries to calculate the efficiency of modern aircraft. Are they more efficient that a typical sedan? Watch the video to find out.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

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  1. How much weight can the 747-8 lift?
  2. What’s the fuel capacity of the 747-8?
  3. How much fuel does the plane use per second?
  4. How do litres per kilometre compare between a car and the 747-8?
  5. How do they compare when factoring in the number of people on board?

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How Fuel Efficient Is An Airplane?

How much fuel does a 747 need to complete an international flight? How efficient are these aircraft? Join Cristen as she asks how much fuel an international flight actually uses.

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Structure: ‘Get’

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This time in our structure help we talk about the verb get. It has a few different meanings and practice is needed to become comfortable with these different meanings. The most common ones are as follows;
get = arrive > What time did you get to the airport?
get = become (+ adjective) > Does he usually get angry so easily?
get = receive / find / buy / obtain > Where did you get that headset?
get = phrasal verb meaning to enter or leave a vehicle; get in / get out / get on / get off > After you get on the plane, put your hand luggage in the overhead bin and then sit down.

Check out the diagram below for more information.

Diagram of the different meanings of get.
Meanings of get.

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Video answers: ‘Boeing’s 737 MAX test plane’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. They needed a reboot because the previous version was getting a little old and ‘long in the tooth’.
  2. It’s got new engines, split-tip winglets, airframe updates and some new technology in the cockpit.
  3. It’s 14% more efficient and 40% quieter.
  4. The test pilots fly the plane at the edge of the envelope, sometimes beyond the edge to make sure it’s safe for the flying public.
  5. They use it to take measurements of what’s happening behind the plane.

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Video: ‘Boeing’s 737 MAX test plane’

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This week’s video reports on Boeing’s 737 MAX test plane. Watch the video to find out more.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

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  1. Why did Boeing need a reboot of the 737?
  2. What’s new about the MAX?
  3. How much more efficient is it?
  4. How do the pilots test the plane?
  5. What do they use the clear plastic tubing for?

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Step Inside Boeing’s Elaborate New 737 Test Plane | WIRED

Boeing is putting its newest plane, the 737 MAX, through a grueling series of test flights. Onboard, instead of seats and a meal service, a team of engineers captures data on its performance, and eats snacks from a cooler. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube?