Tips to Ease You through Today’s AirportSecurity
Since September 11, 2001, new security procedures have been putinto practice.
Although the federal governmentis making a uniform security policy for airline
travel, not all airports arestandardized. A good rule is to plan ahead and prepare for
the strictest securitypolicies. Common sense and wise planning are the keys to a
successful trip.Here are a few notes and tips to keep in mind.
AcceptableCheck-in Identity
Adults are required to have at least one current government issuedphoto ID,
suchas passports, driver’s licenses, military IDs, etc. Expiredidentification will be rejected.
Guidelines for Passing Carry-onSecurity Screening
1. We have been warned inthe past never to joke about terrorist activities, bombs, or anything even remotely related. Intoday’s environment it is especially important not to act suspiciously.
2. While the FAA suggestsarriving 1.5 hours ahead of flight time, check with your air carrier for specific check-in time ifyou are a carry-on traveler.
3. Prepare for security screening, notjust your carry-on items but your check-in
luggage and yourselfas well.
4. Slip keys, coins, pens, etc. in your carry-on forX-ray, and you will pass through metaldetectors without incident. Any metal item (buttons, zippers, and prosthetics) can set off sensitive detectors. Minimizescreening time by reducing the number of metal items on your person.
5. Be prepared to open and activate carry-on electronicitems such as laptops,
cameras, cell phones, etc.
6. Some airports are equipped with “sniffer” scanners. These devices check for
chemicaland compound residues.
7. Visit the TransportationSecurity Administration website for a complete list of the latest allowable and prohibited items.
8. Use transparent bags for packing all yourclothing, including underwear, toiletries, dirty laundry, etc. Your contents can beseen easily and will avoid hand searching through personal items.
All rules andpractices regarding security, carry-ons, and other airline/airportpractices are subject to changewithout notice. It is best to call your airlineor check with the airport just before departure for the latest updates. Regardless of what happens, pleasebe patient, take a deep breath, and recognize that airline and airport employees are justas frustrated as you are. Remember these extra measurers of security are imposed for your benefit and safety asa traveler.
New Words andExpressions
uniform ['ju:nifɔ:m] adj.统一的, 一致的
expired [iks'paiəd] adj.过期的
prosthetics [prɔs'θetiks] n. [用作单或复](假肢、假眼、假牙)修补学
sniffer ['snifə] n.嗅探器
residue [ˈrezɪdju:] n. 残余，残渣
allowable [ə'lauəbl] adj.允许的
transparent [træns'pærənt] adj.透明的, 明晰的
subject to 使服从, 使遭受
frustrated [frʌ'streitid] adj.受挫折的，失意的
impose [im'pəuz] v. 强制实行，把……强加给
Task 1 Read the above passage, and then decide whetherthe statements are true (T) or false (F).
( )1. OnSeptember 11, 2001, newsecurity procedures were put into practice.
( ) 2. The federal government is makinga uniform security policy for airline travel, so all airports are standardized.
( ) 3. Common sense and wise planning arevery important for your successful trip.
( )4. MilitaryID, employee’s cardand expired identification will be rejected as the acceptable check-inidentity.
( )5. TheFAA suggests that a carry-on traveler arrive at the security checkpoint 1.5hours ahead of flight time.
( ) 6. “Sniffer” scanners check for chemicaland compound residues.
Task 2 Talk about thefollowing questions after reading the material and do some extended discussion.
1. While passing carry-onsecurity screening, can you joke about terrorist activities? Why?
2. How can passengers go through thesecurity gate more quickly without any trouble? Please give five most importanttips.
Learn more professional terms for your further study.
walk-throughmetal detector [di'tektə] 安全门
checkedbaggage 交运行李
baggagesearch 行李检查
see …off 为……送行
buzzing['bʌziŋ] adj. 嘟嘟作响的
beepsound 嘟嘟声
restricted[ri'striktid] area 隔离区
tourist['tuərist] group 旅游团
