Unit 4 Security Inspection Part B《民航服务英语口语》教学课件.pptxVIP

民航服务英语口语Oral English for Civil Aviation ServiceUnit 4Security Inspection Part B Supplementary ReadingSupplementary reading Full-body Scanner“2009 Christmas Day Bombing Attempt” Full-body scanning became particularly popular after the December 25th, 2009 “ Christmas Bomber” 1 attempted terrorist attack, in which a Nigerian man tried to detonate an explosive device that was placed into his under-wear on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit. The plane made an emergency landing in Detroit. This event, however, indicates that there is a possibility for terrorists to carry bombs on their bodies through security check points. One of the main suggestions to deal with the problem is full-body scanners at airports, which have already been used in many airports internationally.Supplementary reading What is a full-body scanner2?A full-body scanner is a device that creates an image of a passenger’s naked body through their clothing to detect any hidden objects without removing their clothes or making physical contact.ControversyThe usage of full-body scanners has raised a public controversy. 3 Many believe that such a system is more effective than pat-down check or X-ray machine, it might help discover metallic and non-metallic items, find hidden weapons and bombs, and thus can prevent future, similar terrorist attacks and save lives.Supplementary reading Public Opinion An opinion poll given just after the 2009 Christmas Day bombing attempt suggested that 78% of American airline travelers approved of full-body scanners while 20% disapproved. 51% indicated that they would have some level of discomfort with full-body scans, while 48% said they would not be uncomfortable with the idea.Improvement New software for the scanners will make the whole experience less uncomfortable. For the first time, passengers will be able to see exactly what the inspectors are looking at. The new scanners, which are already in use at Heathrow5, use different software to prevent insp