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

a motora parachutestrong windsair currents

Question 2: Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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

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

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

Question 4: The title of this chapter is

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

Question 5: The base word of 'flight' is

flee.fly.flown.flew.

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

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

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

British.American.Australian.German.

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

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

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

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

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

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

somethinghoweverinterestairplane

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

refreshrestorerepairrenew

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

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

Question 2: The wingspan of a typical hang glider is

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

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

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

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

captions.labels.titles.headings.

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

characteristicunusualstandardusual

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

thatwingssinglepiece

Quiz

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

an aerotowa foot launcha midair launcha towing launch

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

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

Question 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 blowing from behind the pilot.the wind is not blowing into the face of the pilot.the wind speed drops during the launch process.

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

aligned.italicized.capitalized.underlined.

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

in-dis-un-non-

Question 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 preposition.a conjunction.

Quiz

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

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

Question 2: A 'ridge lift' occurs when

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 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.'

pilotsairtheiraltitude

Quiz

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

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

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

the pilot pulls on cords suspended from the wings.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.

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

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

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

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

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

entirelytotallyabsolutelyextremely

Question 6: The past tense of 'flow' is

flew.fled.flied.flowed.

Quiz

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

the United States.Switzerland.Great Britain.Australia.

Question 2: Modern day paragliders are designed to rely on

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

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

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

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

Question 5: The opposite of 'inflate' is

reflate.deflate.underinflate.conflate.

Question 6: An 'annual event' takes place

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

Quiz

Question 1: Which of the following statements is incorrect?

the pilot of a hang glider sits in a supine position.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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fastereasiermostlonger

Quiz

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

a Global Positioning Systeman airspeed indicatora tachometera variometer

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

a GPS systema two way radioa parachutean altimeter

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

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

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

victory.approval.respect.peace.

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

considerateconsiderablyconsiderationconsiderable

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

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