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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #41061 Short An aircraft
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You will see a video explaining the basic aircraft control movements: roll, yaw, and pitch. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

An aircraft has three different lines of flight. It can roll, yaw, and pitch. Rolling is rotating the plane along the axis of its fuselage and is accomplished by turning the control so that the ailerons on the wings are up on one side and down on the other. Yawing is turning the plane left or right using the vertical rudder on the tail, which is controlled by foot pedals. The pitch of a plane is its angle of ascent or descent, and is controlled by the elevators in the tail. Pushing the control column forward tilts the elevators down, causing the plane to (dive).
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Option 1: "dive"

Explanation: The text states that pushing the control column forward tilts the elevators down, which directly causes the plane to dive. This is a clear cause-effect relationship, aligning perfectly with the context of how pitch affects the aircraft's movement.

Option 2: "accelerate"

Explanation: While 'accelerate' refers to increasing speed, it does not specifically relate to the action of tilting the elevators down. The text does not mention acceleration in the context of pitch, making this option irrelevant.

Option 3: "level off"

Explanation: 'Level off' implies maintaining a steady altitude, which contradicts the action described in the text. The text indicates that tilting the elevators down leads to a dive, not leveling off.

Option 4: "climb"

Explanation: 'Climb' suggests an ascent, which is the opposite of what occurs when the elevators are tilted down. The text clearly states that this action causes the plane to dive, making 'climb' an incorrect choice.

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