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听力原文：M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan?
W: I can't wait to see Canada, Jason, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
M: There's nothing to be frightened oF.How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
W: I've no ideA.Hundreds, I supposE.
M: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?
W: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
W: I still prefer to go by seA.Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.
M: It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?
W: No. I've only been in a boat oncE.I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I'd rather be sea-sick than deaD.
What is the woman afraid of when she takes her trips?
A.Taking a voyagE.
B.Taking a train.
C.Taking a flight.

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G.Taking
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