Listening 2.2 News Report: An Airplane Crash

• English 9 Elite
• Secondary Education
• Age 13

Listening 2.2

News Report: An Airplane Crash 

Before You Listen: 

1. Topic: Look at the images. brainstorm words and phrases associated with air travel. Then compare and discuss air travel and airplane safety with other means of transport.

Air Travel

Vocabulary

Listen and match the words and definitions: 

Vocabulary

Preparing to Listen

You are going to listen to a news report about an airplane crash. Think about the information you would like to have about the accident. Look at the following graphic organizer and prepare your questions before you listen.

Prepare your questions before your listen.

Listening for Specific Information

Listen to the news report and make notes in your graphic organizer. Make sure to include information about the following: 

Number of passengers

1. 10 people
2. 3 people
3. 6 people
4. 2 people

Number of injured passengers

1. 10 people injured
2. 3 people injured
3. 6 people injured
4. 2 people injured

Type of injuries

1. Scrapes and scratches
2. Bruises and headaches
3. Broken arms and legs
4. Back injuries and a broken leg

Number of people injured on the ground

1. 2 drivers
2. No one
3. 3 drivers
4. 1 driver

After you listen - Summarizing 

Work with a partner in this activity and complete it in your book. P. 31