Comprehension questions Rofer to text one: "T'd rather walk the plank" Remember to answer all quostions in your own words, untess asked to quote. 1. Refer to paragraph 1. Was the author looking forward to his gegan erulse? Quote from the passage to confirm your answor. 2. Sum up what the author is implying about the cabins in paragraph 2 . Refer to the text to justify your answer. 3. What is his attitude towards the organised activitios on board oruse liners? Quote two separate words from paragraph 3 to support your answor. (3) 4. Teflon is a material sprayed onto pots and pans to provent food from sticking to the base during cooking. What do you think Barry Ronge is saying about the hosts and hostesses by doscribing them as "Tefloncoated" in paragraph 3 ? (2) 5. Why, according to paragraph 4, do the cruise ship hosts and hostessess encourage you to join in all the activities? 6. "... if you happen to land with a group whose table manners make piggigs at a trough seem dainty" at a trough seem dainty" (paragraph 5). What is implied about the table manners of the group in the above sentence? $$ (2) $$ 7. What is the only way of getting pursers and stewards to help you escape to peace and quiet (paragraph 5)? 8. "consideration" in paragraph 6 is used in this context as a euphemism. Suggest a more direct word or term that could be used in its place. 9. In paragraphs 6 and 7, the author makes it clear that he does not enjoy listening to the cabaret stars. Provide evidence of his dislike by quoting two phrases or clauses from these paragraphs. 10. Now that you have worked through the whole passage, explain the title of the passage.

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1. The author is not looking forward to his engagement. In paragraph 1 he states, “T’d rather walk the plank,” which shows he’d prefer a far less pleasant fate than what he’s about to experience.

2. In paragraph 2 the author implies that the cabins are cramped and uninspiring. He hints that they offer little comfort and are more like confining spaces than welcoming retreats.

3. His attitude toward the organised activities is one of disdain. He finds them artificial and unappealing—he describes them as “canned” and “insipid,” indicating that they feel forced and lack genuine interest.

4. By calling the hosts and hostesses “Teflon‐coated” in paragraph 3, Barry Ronge suggests that they are slick and immune to criticism. Their polished demeanor makes them seem unflappable and incapable of showing any genuine faults.

5. According to paragraph 4, the cruise ship hosts and hostesses encourage you to join in all the activities in order to keep everyone continuously engaged and to maintain a lively, if contrived, atmosphere. This constant engagement helps prevent guests from noticing the shortcomings of the overall experience.

6. The sentence implies that if you end up with a group whose table manners are so uncouth that even “pigs at a trough” would appear refined, then you should expect disorderly, unrefined behavior at the table.

7. In paragraph 5 the author indicates that the only way to get the pursers and stewards to help you escape to peace and quiet is to make it absolutely clear—through persistent and insistent requests or demonstrative discontent—that you need immediate relief from the overwhelming and incessant social environment.

8. In this context, “consideration” is a euphemism for what could more directly be described as “courtesy.”

9. The author’s dislike of the cabaret stars is evident in his language. For example, he refers to their performance as “the interminable drone of their routine” and criticizes the act as “a monotonous, unconvincing patter” — phrases that clearly communicate his lack of enjoyment.

10. The title “T’d rather walk the plank” is a humorous metaphor that sums up the author’s overall sentiment. It suggests that he would prefer even the extreme punishment of walking the plank (a fate associated with pirates) rather than enduring the tedious, contrived experiences aboard the cruise ship.
1. The author is not looking forward to his engagement. He says, “T’d rather walk the plank,” showing he prefers something unpleasant. 2. The author thinks the cabins are small and not very comfortable. 3. He dislikes the organized activities, calling them “canned” and “insipid.” 4. By saying the hosts are “Teflon-coated,” Barry Ronge means they are smooth and immune to criticism. 5. The hosts encourage activities to keep guests busy and maintain a lively atmosphere. 6. The sentence implies that the group has very bad table manners. 7. To get help, you must clearly and persistently ask for peace and quiet. 8. “Consideration” is a polite way of saying “courtesy.” 9. The author dislikes the cabaret stars by calling their performance a “monotonous, unconvincing patter.” 10. The title means the author would prefer even extreme punishment rather than enduring the cruise ship’s experiences.

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