Questions 37 - 40
The Dreamliner
Boeing 787, also known as the “Dreamliner,” has become a bit of a nightmare for the giant
American airplane manufacturer. The massive, futuristic airplane has suffered from various
issues during the early stages of its life, including battery problems, a cracked cockpit window,
leaks, brake problems, and an electrical fire. In January 2013, a 787 flight leaving Japan started
experiencing problems when the plane’s batteries melted, forcing pilots to land the plane shortly
after take-off. All Nippon Airways (ANA) grounded its seventeen 787 planes and Japan Airlines
followed suit by pulling back its seven Dreamliners to their hangars. Shortly afterward, it was
learned that ANA had recently replaced ten batteries on its 787 planes and notified Boeing of
the problems.
The Dreamliner was at one point considered by many to be Boeing’s most advanced plane,
and was bought up by some of the largest airlines in the world. It features many luxurious
amenities, lots of space, and is Boeing’s most fuel-efficient plane. After the fiasco, Boeing
proposed to install batteries in metal boxes as a temporary solution while the company redesigns
existing batteries. If the plan is approved, 787s could take to the skies again.
【題組】37. Why did the pilots of the Dreamliner make an emergency landing in Japan?
(A) The aircraft was hijacked. (B) The brake was out of order.
(C) The wings were on fire. (D) The batteries melted.
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