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Child directs air traffic at JFK

Grammar

the control tower

the high building in an airport from where instructions are given to help people takeoff and land airplanes safely

pilots

people who fly airplanes

an Airbus A320

a type of airplane

amused

thought something was funny

his supervisor

his manager, the person who makes sure that he does his job properly, gets training to do it and that his behaviour at work is acceptable

relieved of their duties

had their jobs taken away, are no longer allowed to work

is being blown out of proportion

is being made to seem much more serious than it actually is

lapse in judgement

unexpectedly bad decision

violated

broke the rules or guidelines

distractions

things that stop people from paying attention and concentrating on what they should be doing