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Two Major US Airlines Win Merger Approval
Source: VOA News
Two major U.S. airlines have won approval to merge. United Airlines is to purchaseContinental Airlines to create the world's largest air carrier.
In order for the merger to overcome anti-trust concerns, rival Southwest Airlines had to be given take-off and landing rights at theinternational airport in Newark, New Jersey - just outside New York City. The airport is a key Continental Airlines hub.
Shareholders are scheduled to meet September 17 to approve the deal. This is the firstmajor airline merger in the United States since 2008 when Delta Airlines acquired Northwest. Government approval followed an antitrust review by the U.S. Justice Department.
The merger is expected to becompleted by October 1.

Questions about the text
1. The article is about
a new airline that will be created.
the joining of two companies.
new measures at Newark airport.

2. Continentalwill be purchased by United Airlines.
True.
False.
It's not said on the text.


3. Newark airport is now only used by Continental Airlines.
True.
False.
It's not said on the text.

4.This is the first major airline merger in the United States.
True.
False.
It's not said on the text.

5. The merger will be approved by the Justice Department.
True.
False.

Look at thepicture and then choose the correct option to answer the following questions.



· These people are at the airport.
· They are waiting for their flight.
· They have a carry-on bag with them.
·The man is working on his laptop computer.
· The woman is talking on her mobile phone.
· The monitors show the arrivals and departure .
· Their flight is delayed .
· They will need to proceed togate number 12.

Read the dialogue and try to understand it.

- Good evening.
- Good evening, sir. May I see your passport, please?
- Here you are.
- How many bags are you checking in?
- Only...
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