Hang Gliding and Paragliding (Kelli Hicks)

Fly like a bird in Hang Gliding and Paragliding (Kelli Hicks). This exciting book teaches kids about two amazing air sports. You will learn how people use special wings to glide safely through the sky. The simple English words help students learn new vocabulary easily. It is a breathtaking adventure for young readers!

Lexile: 1040L

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Câu 1: What helps a hang gliding pilot glide through the air?

a motora parachuteair currentsstrong winds

Câu 2: Which of the following statements is incorrect?

hang gliding is an aviation sporta hang gliding pilot can easily 100 miles in a single flightit is believed that Japan is the site of the first hang gliding flightshang gliding is believed to date back to the sixth century

Câu 3: The most likely reason that Emperor Wenxuan only used prisoners to pilot his hang gliders was because

he didn't think it mattered if they were killed as they were already sentenced to death.it was a way for them to escape from jail.they could be trained to fly the hang gliders while they were in jail.it was a way for them to earn their freedom.

Câu 4: The title of this chapter is

a fact.a question.an opinion.a statement.

Câu 5: The base word of 'flight' is

fly.flew.flown.flee.

Câu 6: 'Have you ever wondered how it feels to fly like a bird?' In this sentence the word 'ever' is

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

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Câu 1: The first aviator to make successful flights on a glider was

German.American.British.Australian.

Câu 2: When the Wright brothers revised Otto Lilienthal's glider designs, they added

a rudder.a propeller.an extra pair of wings.a tail.

Câu 3: Based on the information in this chapter, we can infer that the picture on page 8 is of

Orville and Wilbur Wright constructing an early airplane.Otto Lilienthal constructing a hang glider.the Wright brothers adapting Otto Lilienthal's glider.the Wright brothers working in their repair shop.

Câu 4: "To invent an airplane is nothing. To build one is something. But to fly is everything." The reason why speech marks have been placed around this text is because

it is a quotation.it is indirect speechit is reported speech.it is an incomplete quotation.

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

interesthoweversomethingairplane

Câu 6: Which of the following words is not a synonym of 'rejuvenate'?

restorerepairrenewrefresh

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Câu 1: To adjust the speed of a hang glider, the pilot must move the control bar

sideways.up and down.in a circular motion.backwards and forwards.

Câu 2: The wingspan of a typical hang glider is

30 feet (9 meters).45 feet (14 meters).20 feet (6 meters).36 feet (11 meters).

Câu 3: The most likely reason that aluminum is used to make the frame of a hang glider is because

it is a silver metal that does not rust.it is a heavy metal that can support great weights.it is a strong but lightweight metal.it is a strong metal that does not bend easily.

Câu 4: The words written in yellow boxes on page 10 are

titles.headings.labels.captions.

Câu 5: Which of the following words is an antonym of 'typical'?

standardusualunusualcharacteristic

Câu 6: Which word in the following sentence is an adjective? 'The sail is a single piece of fabric that resembles the shape of wings.'

thatsinglepiecewings

Quiz

Câu 1: Which of the following types of launch involves the use of an ultralight?

a midair launchan aerotowa foot launcha towing launch

Câu 2: During a foot launch a hang gliding pilot must

stand diagonally across the wind.face away from the wind.face the wind.avoid the wind.

Câu 3: The most likely reason that a glider pilot needs to be aware of wind speed during a foot launch is to be sure that

the wind is fast enough to lift the glider.the wind is not blowing into the face of the pilot.the wind speed drops during the launch process.the wind is blowing from behind the pilot.

Câu 4: In this chapter the names of the different types of hang gliding launch have been

capitalized.aligned.underlined.italicized.

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

in-dis-non-un-

Câu 6: 'A glider pilot needs to be aware of wind speed and lift changes during a foot launch.' In this sentence the word 'under' is

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

Quiz

Câu 1: According to this chapter, rising air helps pilots to

remain warm at high altitudes.accurately land their gliders.control the direction of their gliders.maintain their altitude.

Câu 2: A 'ridge lift' occurs when

the energy from the sun heats the ground.air masses meet and are forced upwards.the wind pushes into the face of the mountain, cliff, or hill.warm air rises and lifts the wings into the air.

Câu 3: Based on the information in this chapter, we can infer that pilots of hang gliders are able to maintain their altitude because

they are able to steer their glider into the rising air currents.they are able to fly high enough to avoid any strong winds near the ground.they use small motors to steer into the wind.they use weather forecasts to locate areas of strong wind before launching.

Câu 4: The word 'lift' on page 14 is written in a bold font to indicate that

the word has been used informally or as slang.the word has been included in the glossary at the back of the book.the word should be stressed when reading aloud.a dictionary should be used to search for the best definition of the word.

Câu 5: Which of the following options is the best definition of the word 'altitude'?

the height to which things on the earth can grow.to be located in the highest place or position.how tall an object is.the height of objects above the earth or the sea.

Câu 6: Which word in the following sentence is a pronoun? 'Pilots are able to maintain their altitude by using rising air to continue to glide.'

pilotsaltitudeairtheir

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Câu 1: According to the information in this chapter, hang gliding and paragliding are completely different sports that share

no similarities.several similarities.many similarities.a few similarities.

Câu 2: The shape of a paraglider's wings changes as

the flow of air travels through vents in the rear of the wing.air currents flow beneath the span of the wings.the flow of air travels through vents in the front of the wing.the pilot pulls on cords suspended from the wings.

Câu 3: Based on the information in this chapter, we can infer that a significant different between a hang glider and a paraglider is

the 'lifts' that are used during flight.the shape of the frame.the design of the wings.the altitude at which they can fly.

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

that paragliders lie face down beneath the wings.that hang gliders have flexible wings that change shape during a flight.that paragliders have a triangular frame.the difference in pilot position between a paraglider and a hang glider.

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

extremelyabsolutelyentirelytotally

Câu 6: The past tense of 'flow' is

flowed.flew.flied.fled.

Quiz

Câu 1: The International Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission is based in

Australia.the United States.Great Britain.Switzerland.

Câu 2: Modern day paragliders are designed to rely on

motors attached to the pilot's back that increase speed.the flow of air past the outside surface of the wing.cells that inflate while traveling through the air.a wingspan of at least 40 feet (12 meters)

Câu 3: The most likely reasons that NASA wanted to develop a parachute that would help with the recovery of capsules dropped from rockets launched into space was

to be able to determine where the capsule would land.to slow down the rocket as it entered the earth's atmosphere.to be able to guide the capsules back to the launch site.to be able to bring astronauts and equipment safely back to earth.

Câu 4: The punctuation mark used on page 19 to replace the word 'to' is

a semicolon.an asterisk.a hyphen.an underscore.

Câu 5: The opposite of 'inflate' is

reflate.conflate.underinflate.deflate.

Câu 6: An 'annual event' takes place

once every month.in the same place each year.once every year.twice a year.

Quiz

Câu 1: Which of the following statements is incorrect?

hang gliders have a rigid frame that does not collapse in windy conditions.hang gliders travel faster than paragliders.a hang glider requires a longer approach and more landing area than a paraglider.the pilot of a hang glider sits in a supine position.

Câu 2: The top speed at which a hang glider is able to travel, is about

90 miles per hour.60 miles per hour.145 miles per hour.34 miles per hour.

Câu 3: Based on the information in this chapter, we can infer that

there are at least six points of difference between hang gliding and paragliding.paragliding and hang gliding have six features that are the same.most features of hang gliding and paragliding are the same.paragliding is more dangerous than hang gliding.

Câu 4: The information in this chapter has been displayed in

a table.a paragraph.a column.a list.

Câu 5: If someone is lying in a 'prone' position, they are

lying on their back.lying with their knees drawn up.lying face down.lying on their side.

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

longermosteasierfaster

Quiz

Câu 1: What do some pilots use to track how fast they are climbing vertically?

an airspeed indicatora Global Positioning Systema variometera tachometer

Câu 2: What do hang gliding and paragliding pilots always carry in their harness for use in an emergency?

an altimetera two way radioa parachutea GPS system

Câu 3: The most likely reason that paragliding and hang gliding pilots wear helmets is to

protect their heads if they should crash.use the aerodynamic shape to help them increase their speed.prevent them from hitting their heads on the metal frame.keep the dirt, dust and wind out of their eyes.

Câu 4: The hand gesture demonstrated by the pilots on page 22 is a sign of

peace.victory.approval.respect.

Câu 5: Which of the following words is a noun that can be formed from the word 'consider'?

considerableconsiderateconsiderablyconsideration

Câu 6: 'Pilots carry a parachute in their harness in the event of an emergency, and most wear helmets while flying.' In this sentence the word 'most' is

a conjunction.a noun.an adverb.a pronoun.

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