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Read the text about multi generation living and indicate who made the statements: Georgina, Esther, Chris, and Alan. While multi-generational living is normal in many cultures, in some countries such as Britain and the US, it isn’t very usual. However, homes where grandparents live with their children and their families in the same house are becoming more common in these countries because of the economic climate. Here, the members of one extended family explain how it works for them. Georgina – Anna’s grandmother I was really pleased when my son wanted to move back home. I love spending time with Anna, my granddaughter. She’s a sweet little girl at the moment – so happy and affectionate – everybody who meets her likes her. It will be wonderful to watch her grow up. I think even my unsociable husband is enjoying it! We eat together twice a week and, once a month, we have a family conference – my husband and I, my son and his wife – to discuss how things are going. We try to respect each other’s space. Having my son here makes me less anxious about the future, too. At the moment, we’re healthy, but in a few years we’re going to need more help. Esther – Anna’s mother Actually, it’s all working out well! My mother-in-law remembers what it’s like to have young children, so she’s very patient with Anna and sympathetic to me when I’m tired. She often just says: “Go and rest. I’ll look after her.” I think she wants to give advice about what Anna eats and what time she goes to bed, but she usually says nothing! And occasionally I ask her opinion and find her ideas are really sensible. We are all learning to be very honest with each other, which I think is a good thing. Chris – Anna’s grandfather I prefer a quiet life and a tidy house, and I think young people should be independent, but my wife loves having the family here. From a selfish point of view, it’s good for me too because Georgina is quite talkative and now she can chat with her daughter-in-law. I think it’s a very satisfactory situation for everyone concerned! Alan – Anna’s father I was worried because my mother can be bossy, but actually, she is being sensitive and we’re lucky to have a reliable babysitter in the house! My dad is sometimes moody, but he’s very affectionate with Anna. We’re planning to buy our own house in a couple of years, but I think we’ll stay near my parents because the relationship between Anna and her grandparents is so special. 1 I’m less worried about the future now. Who said this?
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Chris
Alan
Esther
Georgina

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Q1
Read the text about multi generation living and indicate who made the statements: Georgina, Esther, Chris, and Alan. While multi-generational living is normal in many cultures, in some countries such as Britain and the US, it isn’t very usual. However, homes where grandparents live with their children and their families in the same house are becoming more common in these countries because of the economic climate. Here, the members of one extended family explain how it works for them. Georgina – Anna’s grandmother I was really pleased when my son wanted to move back home. I love spending time with Anna, my granddaughter. She’s a sweet little girl at the moment – so happy and affectionate – everybody who meets her likes her. It will be wonderful to watch her grow up. I think even my unsociable husband is enjoying it! We eat together twice a week and, once a month, we have a family conference – my husband and I, my son and his wife – to discuss how things are going. We try to respect each other’s space. Having my son here makes me less anxious about the future, too. At the moment, we’re healthy, but in a few years we’re going to need more help. Esther – Anna’s mother Actually, it’s all working out well! My mother-in-law remembers what it’s like to have young children, so she’s very patient with Anna and sympathetic to me when I’m tired. She often just says: “Go and rest. I’ll look after her.” I think she wants to give advice about what Anna eats and what time she goes to bed, but she usually says nothing! And occasionally I ask her opinion and find her ideas are really sensible. We are all learning to be very honest with each other, which I think is a good thing. Chris – Anna’s grandfather I prefer a quiet life and a tidy house, and I think young people should be independent, but my wife loves having the family here. From a selfish point of view, it’s good for me too because Georgina is quite talkative and now she can chat with her daughter-in-law. I think it’s a very satisfactory situation for everyone concerned! Alan – Anna’s father I was worried because my mother can be bossy, but actually, she is being sensitive and we’re lucky to have a reliable babysitter in the house! My dad is sometimes moody, but he’s very affectionate with Anna. We’re planning to buy our own house in a couple of years, but I think we’ll stay near my parents because the relationship between Anna and her grandparents is so special. 1 I’m less worried about the future now. Who said this?
Chris
Alan
Esther
Georgina
300s
Q2
While multi-generational living is normal in many cultures, in some countries such as Britain and the US, it isn’t very usual. However, homes where grandparents live with their children and their families in the same house are becoming more common in these countries because of the economic climate. Here, the members of one extended family explain how it works for them. Georgina – Anna’s grandmother I was really pleased when my son wanted to move back home. I love spending time with Anna, my granddaughter. She’s a sweet little girl at the moment – so happy and affectionate – everybody who meets her likes her. It will be wonderful to watch her grow up. I think even my unsociable husband is enjoying it! We eat together twice a week and, once a month, we have a family conference – my husband and I, my son and his wife – to discuss how things are going. We try to respect each other’s space. Having my son here makes me less anxious about the future, too. At the moment, we’re healthy, but in a few years we’re going to need more help. Esther – Anna’s mother Actually, it’s all working out well! My mother-in-law remembers what it’s like to have young children, so she’s very patient with Anna and sympathetic to me when I’m tired. She often just says: “Go and rest. I’ll look after her.” I think she wants to give advice about what Anna eats and what time she goes to bed, but she usually says nothing! And occasionally I ask her opinion and find her ideas are really sensible. We are all learning to be very honest with each other, which I think is a good thing. Chris – Anna’s grandfather I prefer a quiet life and a tidy house, and I think young people should be independent, but my wife loves having the family here. From a selfish point of view, it’s good for me too because Georgina is quite talkative and now she can chat with her daughter-in-law. I think it’s a very satisfactory situation for everyone concerned! Alan – Anna’s father I was worried because my mother can be bossy, but actually, she is being sensitive and we’re lucky to have a reliable babysitter in the house! My dad is sometimes moody, but he’s very affectionate with Anna. We’re planning to buy our own house in a couple of years, but I think we’ll stay near my parents because the relationship between Anna and her grandparents is so special. 2 I'm not always very sociable. Who said this?
Esther
Georgina
Chris
Alan
120s
Q3
While multi-generational living is normal in many cultures, in some countries such as Britain and the US, it isn’t very usual. However, homes where grandparents live with their children and their families in the same house are becoming more common in these countries because of the economic climate. Here, the members of one extended family explain how it works for them. Georgina – Anna’s grandmother I was really pleased when my son wanted to move back home. I love spending time with Anna, my granddaughter. She’s a sweet little girl at the moment – so happy and affectionate – everybody who meets her likes her. It will be wonderful to watch her grow up. I think even my unsociable husband is enjoying it! We eat together twice a week and, once a month, we have a family conference – my husband and I, my son and his wife – to discuss how things are going. We try to respect each other’s space. Having my son here makes me less anxious about the future, too. At the moment, we’re healthy, but in a few years we’re going to need more help. Esther – Anna’s mother Actually, it’s all working out well! My mother-in-law remembers what it’s like to have young children, so she’s very patient with Anna and sympathetic to me when I’m tired. She often just says: “Go and rest. I’ll look after her.” I think she wants to give advice about what Anna eats and what time she goes to bed, but she usually says nothing! And occasionally I ask her opinion and find her ideas are really sensible. We are all learning to be very honest with each other, which I think is a good thing. Chris – Anna’s grandfather I prefer a quiet life and a tidy house, and I think young people should be independent, but my wife loves having the family here. From a selfish point of view, it’s good for me too because Georgina is quite talkative and now she can chat with her daughter-in-law. I think it’s a very satisfactory situation for everyone concerned! Alan – Anna’s father I was worried because my mother can be bossy, but actually, she is being sensitive and we’re lucky to have a reliable babysitter in the house! My dad is sometimes moody, but he’s very affectionate with Anna. We’re planning to buy our own house in a couple of years, but I think we’ll stay near my parents because the relationship between Anna and her grandparents is so special. 3 I think it's good to be honest. Who said this?
Chris
Esther
Georgina
Alan
120s
Q4
While multi-generational living is normal in many cultures, in some countries such as Britain and the US, it isn’t very usual. However, homes where grandparents live with their children and their families in the same house are becoming more common in these countries because of the economic climate. Here, the members of one extended family explain how it works for them. Georgina – Anna’s grandmother I was really pleased when my son wanted to move back home. I love spending time with Anna, my granddaughter. She’s a sweet little girl at the moment – so happy and affectionate – everybody who meets her likes her. It will be wonderful to watch her grow up. I think even my unsociable husband is enjoying it! We eat together twice a week and, once a month, we have a family conference – my husband and I, my son and his wife – to discuss how things are going. We try to respect each other’s space. Having my son here makes me less anxious about the future, too. At the moment, we’re healthy, but in a few years we’re going to need more help. Esther – Anna’s mother Actually, it’s all working out well! My mother-in-law remembers what it’s like to have young children, so she’s very patient with Anna and sympathetic to me when I’m tired. She often just says: “Go and rest. I’ll look after her.” I think she wants to give advice about what Anna eats and what time she goes to bed, but she usually says nothing! And occasionally I ask her opinion and find her ideas are really sensible. We are all learning to be very honest with each other, which I think is a good thing. Chris – Anna’s grandfather I prefer a quiet life and a tidy house, and I think young people should be independent, but my wife loves having the family here. From a selfish point of view, it’s good for me too because Georgina is quite talkative and now she can chat with her daughter-in-law. I think it’s a very satisfactory situation for everyone concerned! Alan – Anna’s father I was worried because my mother can be bossy, but actually, she is being sensitive and we’re lucky to have a reliable babysitter in the house! My dad is sometimes moody, but he’s very affectionate with Anna. We’re planning to buy our own house in a couple of years, but I think we’ll stay near my parents because the relationship between Anna and her grandparents is so special. 4 We can enjoy going out sometimes. Who said this?
Georgina
Alan
Esther
Alan
120s
Q5
While multi-generational living is normal in many cultures, in some countries such as Britain and the US, it isn’t very usual. However, homes where grandparents live with their children and their families in the same house are becoming more common in these countries because of the economic climate. Here, the members of one extended family explain how it works for them. Georgina – Anna’s grandmother I was really pleased when my son wanted to move back home. I love spending time with Anna, my granddaughter. She’s a sweet little girl at the moment – so happy and affectionate – everybody who meets her likes her. It will be wonderful to watch her grow up. I think even my unsociable husband is enjoying it! We eat together twice a week and, once a month, we have a family conference – my husband and I, my son and his wife – to discuss how things are going. We try to respect each other’s space. Having my son here makes me less anxious about the future, too. At the moment, we’re healthy, but in a few years we’re going to need more help. Esther – Anna’s mother Actually, it’s all working out well! My mother-in-law remembers what it’s like to have young children, so she’s very patient with Anna and sympathetic to me when I’m tired. She often just says: “Go and rest. I’ll look after her.” I think she wants to give advice about what Anna eats and what time she goes to bed, but she usually says nothing! And occasionally I ask her opinion and find her ideas are really sensible. We are all learning to be very honest with each other, which I think is a good thing. Chris – Anna’s grandfather I prefer a quiet life and a tidy house, and I think young people should be independent, but my wife loves having the family here. From a selfish point of view, it’s good for me too because Georgina is quite talkative and now she can chat with her daughter-in-law. I think it’s a very satisfactory situation for everyone concerned! Alan – Anna’s father I was worried because my mother can be bossy, but actually, she is being sensitive and we’re lucky to have a reliable babysitter in the house! My dad is sometimes moody, but he’s very affectionate with Anna. We’re planning to buy our own house in a couple of years, but I think we’ll stay near my parents because the relationship between Anna and her grandparents is so special. 5 I'm quite bossy, but I'm learning to be sensitive. Who said this?
Georgina
Esther
Alan
Chris
120s
Q6
While multi-generational living is normal in many cultures, in some countries such as Britain and the US, it isn’t very usual. However, homes where grandparents live with their children and their families in the same house are becoming more common in these countries because of the economic climate. Here, the members of one extended family explain how it works for them. Georgina – Anna’s grandmother I was really pleased when my son wanted to move back home. I love spending time with Anna, my granddaughter. She’s a sweet little girl at the moment – so happy and affectionate – everybody who meets her likes her. It will be wonderful to watch her grow up. I think even my unsociable husband is enjoying it! We eat together twice a week and, once a month, we have a family conference – my husband and I, my son and his wife – to discuss how things are going. We try to respect each other’s space. Having my son here makes me less anxious about the future, too. At the moment, we’re healthy, but in a few years we’re going to need more help. Esther – Anna’s mother Actually, it’s all working out well! My mother-in-law remembers what it’s like to have young children, so she’s very patient with Anna and sympathetic to me when I’m tired. She often just says: “Go and rest. I’ll look after her.” I think she wants to give advice about what Anna eats and what time she goes to bed, but she usually says nothing! And occasionally I ask her opinion and find her ideas are really sensible. We are all learning to be very honest with each other, which I think is a good thing. Chris – Anna’s grandfather I prefer a quiet life and a tidy house, and I think young people should be independent, but my wife loves having the family here. From a selfish point of view, it’s good for me too because Georgina is quite talkative and now she can chat with her daughter-in-law. I think it’s a very satisfactory situation for everyone concerned! Alan – Anna’s father I was worried because my mother can be bossy, but actually, she is being sensitive and we’re lucky to have a reliable babysitter in the house! My dad is sometimes moody, but he’s very affectionate with Anna. We’re planning to buy our own house in a couple of years, but I think we’ll stay near my parents because the relationship between Anna and her grandparents is so special. 6 I sometimes need a little advice. Who said this?
Alan
Esther
Georgina
Chris
120s
Q7
Read the following text and mark the statements that follow as either True or False. Yesterday my brother and I went to see a football game. We watched our two favorite teams, the Eagles and the Hawks. It was the second week of the season and the day was much colder than the week before. We arrived at the stadium at 11:30 am, which is a little earlier than usual. We were excited because I love the Hawks and he loves the Eagles. The seats were good, but I wanted something closer to the field. However, we sat and enjoyed the game. Well, we enjoyed it until we started arguing. My brother and I both think our team is better than the other team. He always says to me that the Eagles are faster, stronger, and smarter than the Hawks. I never agree. On this day, he was wrong. The Hawks played a lot better than the Eagles. They looked stronger and tougher than the Eagles. They won by 15 points. One thing I didn’t like was that the food and drinks were much more expensive than in other places, and tasted much worse. I was surprised that a hot dog cost $7, which is more expensive than the $3 I pay outside the stadium. Also, the hot dog was smaller than normal hot dogs. So I was a little sad about my meal, but I planned to get something tastier after the game. Driving home I talked about how much better my team was than the Eagles. My brother was getting angry, and I noticed he was driving a lot faster than usual. We were lucky he didn’t crash. Finally he saw a police car so he started to drive slower. We arrived home around 7:00 pm, which is later than normal. Usually we get home at about 6:00 pm. Overall, it was a great day. I love going to the game with my brother. Even though we argue, I wouldn’t want to watch the game with anyone else! 7 Each person has a favorite football team.
False
True
300s
Q8
Yesterday my brother and I went to see a football game. We watched our two favorite teams, the Eagles and the Hawks. It was the second week of the season and the day was much colder than the week before. We arrived at the stadium at 11:30 am, which is a little earlier than usual. We were excited because I love the Hawks and he loves the Eagles. The seats were good, but I wanted something closer to the field. However, we sat and enjoyed the game. Well, we enjoyed it until we started arguing. My brother and I both think our team is better than the other team. He always says to me that the Eagles are faster, stronger, and smarter than the Hawks. I never agree. On this day, he was wrong. The Hawks played a lot better than the Eagles. They looked stronger and tougher than the Eagles. They won by 15 points. One thing I didn’t like was that the food and drinks were much more expensive than in other places, and tasted much worse. I was surprised that a hot dog cost $7, which is more expensive than the $3 I pay outside the stadium. Also, the hot dog was smaller than normal hot dogs. So I was a little sad about my meal, but I planned to get something tastier after the game. Driving home I talked about how much better my team was than the Eagles. My brother was getting angry, and I noticed he was driving a lot faster than usual. We were lucky he didn’t crash. Finally he saw a police car so he started to drive slower. We arrived home around 7:00 pm, which is later than normal. Usually we get home at about 6:00 pm. Overall, it was a great day. I love going to the game with my brother. Even though we argue, I wouldn’t want to watch the game with anyone else! 8 The seats were near the field.
True
False
120s
Q9
Yesterday my brother and I went to see a football game. We watched our two favorite teams, the Eagles and the Hawks. It was the second week of the season and the day was much colder than the week before. We arrived at the stadium at 11:30 am, which is a little earlier than usual. We were excited because I love the Hawks and he loves the Eagles. The seats were good, but I wanted something closer to the field. However, we sat and enjoyed the game. Well, we enjoyed it until we started arguing. My brother and I both think our team is better than the other team. He always says to me that the Eagles are faster, stronger, and smarter than the Hawks. I never agree. On this day, he was wrong. The Hawks played a lot better than the Eagles. They looked stronger and tougher than the Eagles. They won by 15 points. One thing I didn’t like was that the food and drinks were much more expensive than in other places, and tasted much worse. I was surprised that a hot dog cost $7, which is more expensive than the $3 I pay outside the stadium. Also, the hot dog was smaller than normal hot dogs. So I was a little sad about my meal, but I planned to get something tastier after the game. Driving home I talked about how much better my team was than the Eagles. My brother was getting angry, and I noticed he was driving a lot faster than usual. We were lucky he didn’t crash. Finally he saw a police car so he started to drive slower. We arrived home around 7:00 pm, which is later than normal. Usually we get home at about 6:00 pm. Overall, it was a great day. I love going to the game with my brother. Even though we argue, I wouldn’t want to watch the game with anyone else! 9 The Hawks played better than the Eagles.
False
True
120s
Q10
Yesterday my brother and I went to see a football game. We watched our two favorite teams, the Eagles and the Hawks. It was the second week of the season and the day was much colder than the week before. We arrived at the stadium at 11:30 am, which is a little earlier than usual. We were excited because I love the Hawks and he loves the Eagles. The seats were good, but I wanted something closer to the field. However, we sat and enjoyed the game. Well, we enjoyed it until we started arguing. My brother and I both think our team is better than the other team. He always says to me that the Eagles are faster, stronger, and smarter than the Hawks. I never agree. On this day, he was wrong. The Hawks played a lot better than the Eagles. They looked stronger and tougher than the Eagles. They won by 15 points. One thing I didn’t like was that the food and drinks were much more expensive than in other places, and tasted much worse. I was surprised that a hot dog cost $7, which is more expensive than the $3 I pay outside the stadium. Also, the hot dog was smaller than normal hot dogs. So I was a little sad about my meal, but I planned to get something tastier after the game. Driving home I talked about how much better my team was than the Eagles. My brother was getting angry, and I noticed he was driving a lot faster than usual. We were lucky he didn’t crash. Finally he saw a police car so he started to drive slower. We arrived home around 7:00 pm, which is later than normal. Usually we get home at about 6:00 pm. Overall, it was a great day. I love going to the game with my brother. Even though we argue, I wouldn’t want to watch the game with anyone else! 10 The hotdogs were more expensive but more delicious at the stadium.
True
False
120s
Q11
Yesterday my brother and I went to see a football game. We watched our two favorite teams, the Eagles and the Hawks. It was the second week of the season and the day was much colder than the week before. We arrived at the stadium at 11:30 am, which is a little earlier than usual. We were excited because I love the Hawks and he loves the Eagles. The seats were good, but I wanted something closer to the field. However, we sat and enjoyed the game. Well, we enjoyed it until we started arguing. My brother and I both think our team is better than the other team. He always says to me that the Eagles are faster, stronger, and smarter than the Hawks. I never agree. On this day, he was wrong. The Hawks played a lot better than the Eagles. They looked stronger and tougher than the Eagles. They won by 15 points. One thing I didn’t like was that the food and drinks were much more expensive than in other places, and tasted much worse. I was surprised that a hot dog cost $7, which is more expensive than the $3 I pay outside the stadium. Also, the hot dog was smaller than normal hot dogs. So I was a little sad about my meal, but I planned to get something tastier after the game. Driving home I talked about how much better my team was than the Eagles. My brother was getting angry, and I noticed he was driving a lot faster than usual. We were lucky he didn’t crash. Finally he saw a police car so he started to drive slower. We arrived home around 7:00 pm, which is later than normal. Usually we get home at about 6:00 pm. Overall, it was a great day. I love going to the game with my brother. Even though we argue, I wouldn’t want to watch the game with anyone else! 11 They normally arrive after 7:00 p.m. when they go to the stadium.
True
False
120s
Q12
Read the text and choose the correct option to complete the statements. Charles Lindbergh’s 33-hour flight from New York to Paris in 1927 made aviation history. Less famous is the return flight from Paris to New York by two Frenchmen three years later. Taking just over three hours longer, Costes and Bellonte made an equally exciting journey from Paris to New York in their plane, the Question Mark. The first question they faced, Captain Costes remembered in an article at the time, was, “Would the plane lift off the ground?” “That was our greatest worry. We had 5,200 liters of gasoline on board.” This fear passed quickly but was followed by other dangers. They ran into three storms. The third, and worst of all, was over Nova Scotia, in Canada. “In order to avoid it, we had to fly 100 miles out of our way. Time was passing and every minute meant the loss of more of our precious fuel.” They had another problem: “The sky was cloudy, it was raining and we had to fly below those rain clouds.” Sometimes they were extremely low which meant they had to fly as close to the water as thirty feet. “There were many exciting moments during our trip, but I think the greatest adventure came when we first saw the coast of North America,” said Costes. He decided that three was their lucky number. They had survived three storms – and at 3 a.m. French time, they saw land. But their adventures weren’t over. Suddenly, a mountain appeared out of the mist. ”We were between the steep banks of a river. It was a tight place. Bellonte was at the controls at that time and he had to think fast. Fortunately, having flown thousands of miles, the plane was light.” Bellonte managed to turn the plane just in time. But Costes said, “It is not pleasant to think how close we came to those cruel, sharp rocks.” Fortunately, they succeeded where many others before them had failed, and the graceful landing at the airport in New York was greeted by 10,000 cheering people. Among them was Colonel Charles Lindbergh who said, “I congratulate you!” as he shook the hands of the two heroes. 12 The men were worried that the plane was _____________ to fly.
too heavy
too small
too light
300s
Q13
Charles Lindbergh’s 33-hour flight from New York to Paris in 1927 made aviation history. Less famous is the return flight from Paris to New York by two Frenchmen three years later. Taking just over three hours longer, Costes and Bellonte made an equally exciting journey from Paris to New York in their plane, the Question Mark. The first question they faced, Captain Costes remembered in an article at the time, was, “Would the plane lift off the ground?” “That was our greatest worry. We had 5,200 liters of gasoline on board.” This fear passed quickly but was followed by other dangers. They ran into three storms. The third, and worst of all, was over Nova Scotia, in Canada. “In order to avoid it, we had to fly 100 miles out of our way. Time was passing and every minute meant the loss of more of our precious fuel.” They had another problem: “The sky was cloudy, it was raining and we had to fly below those rain clouds.” Sometimes they were extremely low which meant they had to fly as close to the water as thirty feet. “There were many exciting moments during our trip, but I think the greatest adventure came when we first saw the coast of North America,” said Costes. He decided that three was their lucky number. They had survived three storms – and at 3 a.m. French time, they saw land. But their adventures weren’t over. Suddenly, a mountain appeared out of the mist. ”We were between the steep banks of a river. It was a tight place. Bellonte was at the controls at that time and he had to think fast. Fortunately, having flown thousands of miles, the plane was light.” Bellonte managed to turn the plane just in time. But Costes said, “It is not pleasant to think how close we came to those cruel, sharp rocks.” Fortunately, they succeeded where many others before them had failed, and the graceful landing at the airport in New York was greeted by 10,000 cheering people. Among them was Colonel Charles Lindbergh who said, “I congratulate you!” as he shook the hands of the two heroes. 13 The storm in Canada was ___________________.
not worrying
very serious
small
120s
Q14
Charles Lindbergh’s 33-hour flight from New York to Paris in 1927 made aviation history. Less famous is the return flight from Paris to New York by two Frenchmen three years later. Taking just over three hours longer, Costes and Bellonte made an equally exciting journey from Paris to New York in their plane, the Question Mark. The first question they faced, Captain Costes remembered in an article at the time, was, “Would the plane lift off the ground?” “That was our greatest worry. We had 5,200 liters of gasoline on board.” This fear passed quickly but was followed by other dangers. They ran into three storms. The third, and worst of all, was over Nova Scotia, in Canada. “In order to avoid it, we had to fly 100 miles out of our way. Time was passing and every minute meant the loss of more of our precious fuel.” They had another problem: “The sky was cloudy, it was raining and we had to fly below those rain clouds.” Sometimes they were extremely low which meant they had to fly as close to the water as thirty feet. “There were many exciting moments during our trip, but I think the greatest adventure came when we first saw the coast of North America,” said Costes. He decided that three was their lucky number. They had survived three storms – and at 3 a.m. French time, they saw land. But their adventures weren’t over. Suddenly, a mountain appeared out of the mist. ”We were between the steep banks of a river. It was a tight place. Bellonte was at the controls at that time and he had to think fast. Fortunately, having flown thousands of miles, the plane was light.” Bellonte managed to turn the plane just in time. But Costes said, “It is not pleasant to think how close we came to those cruel, sharp rocks.” Fortunately, they succeeded where many others before them had failed, and the graceful landing at the airport in New York was greeted by 10,000 cheering people. Among them was Colonel Charles Lindbergh who said, “I congratulate you!” as he shook the hands of the two heroes. 14 When it rained, they sometimes had to fly ____________________.
around the clouds
close to the sea
above the clouds
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Q15
Charles Lindbergh’s 33-hour flight from New York to Paris in 1927 made aviation history. Less famous is the return flight from Paris to New York by two Frenchmen three years later. Taking just over three hours longer, Costes and Bellonte made an equally exciting journey from Paris to New York in their plane, the Question Mark. The first question they faced, Captain Costes remembered in an article at the time, was, “Would the plane lift off the ground?” “That was our greatest worry. We had 5,200 liters of gasoline on board.” This fear passed quickly but was followed by other dangers. They ran into three storms. The third, and worst of all, was over Nova Scotia, in Canada. “In order to avoid it, we had to fly 100 miles out of our way. Time was passing and every minute meant the loss of more of our precious fuel.” They had another problem: “The sky was cloudy, it was raining and we had to fly below those rain clouds.” Sometimes they were extremely low which meant they had to fly as close to the water as thirty feet. “There were many exciting moments during our trip, but I think the greatest adventure came when we first saw the coast of North America,” said Costes. He decided that three was their lucky number. They had survived three storms – and at 3 a.m. French time, they saw land. But their adventures weren’t over. Suddenly, a mountain appeared out of the mist. ”We were between the steep banks of a river. It was a tight place. Bellonte was at the controls at that time and he had to think fast. Fortunately, having flown thousands of miles, the plane was light.” Bellonte managed to turn the plane just in time. But Costes said, “It is not pleasant to think how close we came to those cruel, sharp rocks.” Fortunately, they succeeded where many others before them had failed, and the graceful landing at the airport in New York was greeted by 10,000 cheering people. Among them was Colonel Charles Lindbergh who said, “I congratulate you!” as he shook the hands of the two heroes. 15 The most exciting part of the trip was when ______________________ .
they flew close to the sea
they saw the American coast
they saw the third storm
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