Answer to Dictation 1
Finland's national carrier Finnair has started weighing passengers on its flights.
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Answer to Dictation 2
The weigh-ins are being done on a voluntary basis and are completely anonymous.
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Answer to Dictation 3
The new initiative is to ensure safety standards on flights are adhered to.
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Answer to Dictation 4
Airlines never know the exact weight of passengers and their carry-on baggage.
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Answer to Dictation 5
They have to rely on average estimates provided by aviation authorities.
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Passengers who volunteer to be weighed are stepping on weighing scales.
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Answer to Dictation 7
Concerned about a customer backlash because weight is such a personal issue.
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Answer to Dictation 8
The company said it hopes to have a good sample of volunteers.
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Answer to Dictation 9
Get the most accurate information possible for important balance calculations.
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Answer to Dictation 10
Have peace of mind that their weight would not be linked to their personal data.
See the weighing airline passengers lesson for the whole text.
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