Flying Ultralights (Joanne Mattern) - Leveled English Reading

Take to the sky with Flying Ultralights (Joanne Mattern). This exciting book introduces kids to small, lightweight airplanes. Readers will learn how these tiny planes fly high above the ground. The amazing pictures and easy sentences help students practice their English. It is a thrilling read for anyone who dreams of flying.

Lexile: 670L

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Câu 1: An ultralight is

a small but complicated aircraft.a large hang glider.a small, light aircraft.a small, jet aircraft.

Câu 2: In England and Australia an ultralight is called

a flylight.a microlight.an microplane.a maxilight.

Câu 3: The most likely reason that this chapter is called 'A Different Way to Fly' is because the chapter introduces the reader to

a type of aircraft that is complicated and difficult to pilot.a type of flying in small, light airplanes rather than the airplanes that we are familiar with.a type of flying that does not require a plane.a type of flying in airplanes that only takes place in England, Australia and India.

Câu 4: The words 'aircraft' and ultralight' have been written in a bold font to let the reader know that

the words have been included in the glossary at the back of the book.the words should be stressed when reading aloud.the words are difficult to spell and extra care should be taken.the words have been invented for use in this book.

Câu 5: Which of the following words is not a synonym of 'special'?

uniquetypicalunusualexceptional

Câu 6: 'When most people think of flying, they probably think of big airplanes.' In this sentence the word 'probably' is

an adverb.an adjective.a preposition.a verb.

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Câu 1: The pilot of a hang glider is able to steer by

pulling on a rope attached to the wings.pulling on a stick attached to the harness.pulling a bar attached to the wings.pushing their body up and down and from side to side.

Câu 2: The first ultralights were just like

small airplanes that glided through the air with no engine.hang gliders with a motor attached.large hang gliders with a steering mechanism but no motor.a motorized hot air balloon.

Câu 3: The most likely reason that during the 1970s, ultralight planes were developed, was because

people wanted a small, safe method of travelling around the country.people wanted the excitement of flying without the high cost.people wanted to be able to build their own aircraft.people wanted an alternative method of daily transport to avoid traffic on the roads.

Câu 4: The punctuation mark on page 9, composed of three dots placed closely together is called

a semicolon.an ellipsis.a hyphen.an asterisk.

Câu 5: 'These planes had stronger wings and frames.' In this sentence the word 'stronger' is

a preposition.an adverb.a conjunction.an adjective.

Câu 6: 'They were easier to steer, too.' The words 'to' and 'too' are

synonyms.homographs.homophones.similes.

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Câu 1: Which of the following sentences contains information that is incorrect?

In the United States, ultralights can have two seats.In the United States, ultralights can only fly during the day.In the United States, ultralights cannot fly faster than 64 miles (103 kilometers) per hour.In the United States, ultralights are only allowed to fly over unpopulated areas.

Câu 2: In the United States, an ultralight must weigh

less than 103 kilograms.less than 254 pounds.less than 115 pounds.about 254 kilograms.

Câu 3: We can infer that the reason that ultralights are only allowed to fly over unpopulated areas is

to prevent damage to property in the event of a crash.to prevent injury to people on the ground in the event of a crash.to prevent injury to the pilot in the event of a crash.to prevent the spread of fire in the event of a crash.

Câu 4: The text and numbers enclosed in brackets on page 10 is to inform the reader of

the imperial units used to measure mass, volume and distance in Great Britain.the imperial conversion of the units used to measure mass, volume and distance.the U.S. Customary Units used to measure mass, volume and distance.the metric conversion of the U.S. customary units used to measure mass, volume and distance.

Câu 5: The past tense of 'fly' is

flown.flee.flew.fled.

Câu 6: Which of the following words is a noun that can be formed from the verb 'describe'?

describingdescriptivedescribabledescription

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Câu 1: A 3-Axis ultralight system uses a yoke to control

the propeller and the rudder.the rudder and the wheels.the elevators and the wings.the elevators and the rudder.

Câu 2: The control system of the first ultralights in the 1970s was called

a dual-Axis control system.a simple Axis control system.a 2-Axis control system.a 3-Axis control system.

Câu 3: Based on the information in this chapter, we can infer that, without elevators an ultralight would not be able to

leave the ground.travel along the ground.to 'bank' or turn.increase its speed.

Câu 4: From the picture on page 13, we can see that the propellers are located

beneath the motor.above the motor.in front of the motor.to the side of the motor.

Câu 5: 'During the 1970s, ultralights had a simple control system.' Which of the following words would best replace the word 'system' in this sentence?

planlogicorganizationtechnique

Câu 6: 'It also controlled the rudder, which steered the plane.' In this sentence the word 'which' is

a preposition.an adjective.a pronoun.a conjunction.

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Câu 1: Ultralight instructors give lessons in

special ultralights that take several students.special ultralights that have dual controls.special ultralights that remain on the ground.special ultralights with two seats.

Câu 2: A traditional FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) course

teaches students how to become qualified flying instructors.only provides ultralight-specific training.teaches students how to fly different kinds of small aircraft.only provides instructions for maintaining a small aircraft.

Câu 3: Based on the information in this chapter, we can infer that a pilot of a single-seat ultralight

must take ultralight-specific training from a qualified instructor before flying alone.does not need a license to fly his machine alone.must register with the Federal Aviation Administration before flying alone.must complete a traditional FAA course before being allowed to fly alone.

Câu 4: The main purpose of the picture on page 15 is to show the reader

a standard ultralight.an instructor's ultralight.a motorized hang glider.a European ultralight.

Câu 5: Which of the following words from the text is not a compound word?

ultralighthoweverinstructoraircraft

Câu 6: Which of the following words would not be a suitable replacement for the word 'alone' on page 14?

unaidedunaccompaniedlonelysolo

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Câu 1: Which of the following is not listed as something that can help the pilot survive if there is a crash?

an ultralight does not fly as high as an airplaneall ultralight pilots are experienced and well trainedmodern ultralights are built to be strong and safean ultralight does not fly as fast as an airplane

Câu 2: According to the information in this chapter, most crashes are the result of

crashing into obstacles.pilot error.flying too high.flying too fast.

Câu 3: The most likely cause of pilot error in an ultralight is

the pilot is flying too high and too fast.the pilot fails to concentrate on what is happening around them.passengers in the ultralight distract the pilot.the ultralight is not well maintained.

Câu 4: The main purpose of the text on page 16 is to explain to the reader

why modern ultralights are safer than the early planes.why flying small planes is safer than flying an ultralight.how compulsory training has made piloting ultralights safe.why ultralights are unlikely to crash.

Câu 5: ' These facts can help the pilot survive if there is a crash.' In this sentence the word 'if' is

an adjective.an interjection.a conjunction.a preposition.

Câu 6: Which of the following words from the text is not a comparative adjective?

carefulstrongersaferbetter

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Câu 1: According to the text in this chapter, better engines and design have allowed ultralights to

fly higher and faster.maneuver more easily.fly farther and faster.fly faster and lower.

Câu 2: Which of the following has not been mentioned in this chapter as a reason why flying ultralights has become so popular?

people enjoy competing against one another in racespeople enjoy flying so close to the air in the open cockpitit does not cost a lot of moneymodern ultralights can now fly farther and faster

Câu 3: The prefix 'bi' means' two. Using this knowledge and the information contained in the picture on page 21, we can infer that biplanes were given that name because

they had two sets of wings.they were piloted by two people.they had two seats.they had two wings.

Câu 4: Which of the following cannot be seen in the large picture on page 21?

the propeller on the front of the ultralightthe control panel of an ultralightthe open cockpit of an ultralightthe compass used by the pilot to navigate

Câu 5: Which prefix should be added to 'popular' to turn it into its opposite?

mis-un-non-in-

Câu 6: Which of the following is the best definition for the word 'similar'?

to have very few qualities in commonto be absolutely identicalto be alike although not identicalto be completely different

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Câu 1: In 1998, Brian Milton became the first man to

fly an ultralight the length of Great Britain.fly an ultralight around the world.fly an ultralight single-handedly.fly an ultralight across the ocean.

Câu 2: One of the world's greatest aviation awards is called

the Britannia Trophy.the Royal Aero Trophy.the British Trophy.the Royal Britania Award.

Câu 3: We can infer that, when Brian Milton flew his ultralight around the world, it would have been essential for him to make many stops in order to

be interviewed by the local television stations.replace his motor.register in each country.refuel his plane.

Câu 4: The main purpose of this book is to

inform.advertise.persuade.entertain.

Câu 5: 'He has had many flying adventures around the world.' In this sentence the word 'around' is

an interjection.a preposition.a conjunction.an adjective.

Câu 6: The base word of 'given' is

gift.gave.give.giver.

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