Scottish Islands Airports Many of the larger Scottish Islands have airports on the smaller islands. This makes island travel a lot easier across from the mainland of Scotland and between islands. Flyi 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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Scottish Islands Airports

Many of the larger Scottish Islands have airports on the smaller islands. This makes island travel a lot easier across from the mainland of Scotland and between islands. Flying over the islands gives you a bird's-eye view on clear days.

Orkney Islands Airport

Kirkwall Airport is 3 miles east of Kirkwall itself. Scheduled flights largely by Loganair/British Airways to and from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness Sumburgh on Shetland are serviced by Kirkwall Airport. The inter - island flight between Papa Westray and Westray is the shortest scheduled flight in the world lasting a mere 2-3 minutes! If you make the journey you get a certificate to prove you've made it.

Outer Hebrides Airports Western Isles

Stornoway Airport, four miles east of the town, is the main airport for flights to the Western Isles. Flights to Stornoway run direct from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness. There are two other airports serving the Outer Hebrides islands. Benbecula airport is on the west coast of the island.Barra Airport is actually on a beach--the only beach airport in the world handling scheduled flights.

Islay Airport

Islay has its own small airport. British Airways/Loganair schedule regular flights to Islay from Glasgow International Airport. Islay Airport is on the south west of the islands beside a seven mile beach. There is a gift shop at the air- port. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12:30 and 1:30-6:15 pm; Sat 9:30-10:30 am; Sun 5:30-6:30 pm.

The Oban to Colonsay Air Service

You can now fly direct to the Isle of Colonsay in the Inner Hebrides from Oban Airport. Flights between Oban and Colonsay operate twice daily on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Extra flights between Oban Airport and Colonsay also run during termtime on Saturdays and Sundays.

49. How many airports are introduced in the text?

A.4 B.5 C.6 D.7

50. If you complete the shortest journey between Papa Westray and Westray,_______

A. a paper will be given to you as a proof of your flight

B. the three-mile-long trip will benefit you a great deal

C. you can enjoy the scenery of the whole Scotland

D. you can buy a gift for your family at the airport

51.Which of the following airport is the only beach airport offering scheduled flights?

A. Kirkwall Airport B. Stornoway Airport C. Barra Airport D. Islay Airport

52.If you travel to Colonsay from Oban during term time, you'd better leave on______.

A. Monday or Tuesday B. Wednesday or Thursday

C. Tuesday or Thursday D. Friday or Saturday

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