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The worst thing about flying is when you take off.

Correct answer: (c) off

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Landing is also a rather frightening experience, too.

Correct answer: (a) frightening

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Come to think of it the bit between leaving the ground and coming down again can also play on the nerves.

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Of course during the flight the airline staff try to keep your mind occupied.

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They ask you if you want to buy things you don't in all honesty want.

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The captain, whose voice is so relaxed you feel as if you're sitting at home watching television, starts chatting to you.

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He tries to give you the impression that you're out in your car watching the countryside roll by.

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Then you start to eat your meal and discover that the knives and forks are made of plastic and snap under pressure.

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As you've probably gathered, I'm not really keen on flying.

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Mind you, once you've landed and you're saying goodbye to the smiling hostess, it's great to know you've survived.

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