Flight attendants have the most contact with passengers, so their job is vital. Although most of the flightattendants’ work concerns the comfort of the passengers, their main job is to make sure that the passengers aresafe.
    When the passengers board the plane, flight attendants help them find their seats and stow their carry-onluggage safely in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of the passenger. At this time, flightattendants can offer reading materials or extra blanket and pillows. After the doors are closed, the captain makesthe welcome announcements, telling passengers how to prepare for departure, and informing them of flightduration time. On international flights, announcements are made in several languages. Then, the flight attendantsinform passengers about the safety regulations, telling them where the emergency exits are and explaining how touse the oxygen masks and life vests.
     In special situations, flight attendants may have to do other things to ensure the safety of the passengers. Ifthere is an accident, they may also need to give first-aid to any injured passengers. During an emergency, themost important job of the flight attendants is to keep the passengers calm.           They should also be able to give information about other services the airline provides. Depending on thelength of the flight, they may also have to serve meals and beverages to the passengers and clean up afterwards.
     Toward the end of the flight, they also help the passengers fill out documents they need to enter the country.Prior to arrival, an announcement is made giving the passengers the local weather and time, as well as luggagepickup and transfer information. As passengers disembark, flight attendants say thank you and good-bye.
     Flight attendants have a very important job to do. They are often the first person a foreign traveler meets,and so they serve as ambassadors for their country. Tourists often get their first impression of a country and itspeople from the flight attendants.
71 What would be most likely the meaning of “disembark”?
(A) to announce
(B) to inform
(C) to take off
(D) to leave the aircraft