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  1. "Racial Profiling" means: [giving special attention to someone because of skin color, name, nationality or religion]
  2. "American airlines' claim that Shater's Arab-American identity had nothing to do with the pilot's decision looks very dubious" means:[American airlines' claim does not seem honest or true]
  3. If you hold onto a "stereotype", you:  [have a fixed idea or image what a particular type of person is like]
  4. "Assailants" are:  [People who attack others]
  5. An "aggressive person" as used in the article is: [someone who behaves in an angry, threatening way, as if they want to fight]
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1.   During the interview, the expert most likely smiled and said, "It might be dangerous if airlines continue to practice racial profiling."That is correct.

2.   American Airlines probably said, "Mr. Shater was refused permission to board because of his Arab-American identity."That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

3.   Mr. Shater's lawyers probably said on American Television, " Our client didn't behave unprofessionally…".That is correct.

4.   According to the article, "The President said he would be furious if it turned out that Shater was a victim…" Most probably the President's words were,"I'll be furious if it turns out that Shater was a victim of racial profilingThat is correct.

5.   Upon being denied permission to board the airplane, Mr. Shater might have yelled, loudly complained, uttered obscenities, or physically shoved people. (According to the viewpoint of the airline)That is correct.