TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given a context passage, followed by a question that needs to be answered. Based on the paragraph, you must write unambiguous answers to the questions and your answer must refer to a specific phrase from the paragraph. If multiple answers seem to exist, write the answer that is the most plausible.
PROBLEM: Nobody takes taxis anymore because of Lyft and Uber. Even though lyft and uber are unregulated and probably bad for the economy, drivers, and passengers, they are just so darn convenient. If you take a cab you have to call the cab company and let them know where you want to be picked up. They then send a driver to you. They're supposed to have credit card machines in the cab but often they don't. This means you need to have cash with you. For the fare as well as a tip. So I call a cab and I ask it to take me to the French Quarter. The cab driver says okay and takes the longest route possible so he gets more money. We make inane small talk as he drives until it gets too awkward and then we sit in silence. When we arrive at the destination I overpay him for the ride.
Question: Did the taxi driver make good time ?

SOLUTION: No, he took the longest route possible.

PROBLEM: I think 80 % of it was nerves and maybe 20 % weather ( the high pressure made for unstable air and a lot of thermals ) . We went into the pattern and did some short - field and soft - field take - offs and landings . On that part , he was all over me for being too willing to talk on the radio -- it's aviate first , then navigate , and way after that , communicate . After a few passes of that , we headed back to Portsmouth .
Question: What is the narrator probably learning to do ?

SOLUTION: Fly an airplane

PROBLEM: It was the first time my family had returned after immigrating here in 1980 . Technically , I suppose this isn't my VERY first flight but since I was one and a half when we came to the US , I think no one will fault me for not counting it . My father wanted to see the Philippines again , just in case he didn't survive his surgery that would be later in the year . I remember the flight very well because over the Sea of Japan , there was extreme turbulence ( as usual ) and I got catapulted down the aisle .
Question: What may be your family's reason for flying to the Phillipines ?

SOLUTION:
It would be their last chance to view it .