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Glider

Blimp

Autogyro

Zeppelin

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Hot Air Balloon

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Cargo Plane

Propeller Plane

Biplane

Drone

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Air Transportation

Airplane - Transportation

40 chapters

beginner

Explore our easy readings on air transportation to improve your English and learn about airplanes, helicopters, and how we travel through the skies.

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Airplane

Read a short passage about a flying vehicle used to travel quickly through the sky over long distances.

1.1

The airplane is a very important invention. It changed how we travel and meet people. The history of the airplane is very interesting.

Ang eroplano ay isang napakahalagang imbensyon. Binago nito kung paano tayo naglalakbay at nakikipagkita sa mga tao. Ang kasaysayan ng eroplano ay napaka-interesante.

1.2

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made the first real airplane. They flew it for the first time on December 17, 1903. This happened in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The flight was only 12 seconds long, but it showed people could fly.

Ang magkapatid na Wright, sina Orville at Wilbur, ang gumawa ng unang tunay na eroplano. Nilipad nila ito sa unang pagkakataon noong Disyembre 17, 1903. Nangyari ito sa Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Ang paglipad ay tumagal lamang ng 12 segundo, ngunit ipinakita nito na ang mga tao ay maaaring lumipad.

1.3

After this, many inventors worked on airplanes. In World War I, airplanes were used in fighting for the first time. They watched enemy movements and dropped bombs. Airplanes became faster and better.

Pagkatapos nito, maraming imbentor ang nagtrabaho sa mga eroplano. Sa Unang Digmaang Pandaigdig, unang ginamit ang mga eroplano sa pakikipaglaban. Pinagmasdan nila ang mga galaw ng kaaway at nagbagsak ng mga bomba. Ang mga eroplano ay naging mas mabilis at mas mahusay.

1.4

In the 1920s and 1930s, people started flying for business and vacations. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew alone from New York to Paris without stopping. This took 33.5 hours. This made air travel more popular.

Noong 1920s at 1930s, nagsimulang lumipad ang mga tao para sa negosyo at bakasyon. Noong 1927, naglipad nang mag-isa si Charles Lindbergh mula New York patungong Paris nang walang huminto. Ito ay tumagal ng 33.5 oras. Ginawa nitong mas popular ang paglalakbay sa himpapawid.

1.5

In World War II, airplanes were very important. They moved soldiers and supplies. After the war, air travel grew fast. New technology made airplanes safer and more comfortable.

Sa Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig, ang mga eroplano ay napakahalaga. Nagdala sila ng mga sundalo at suplay. Pagkatapos ng digmaan, mabilis na lumago ang paglalakbay sa himpapawid. Ginawang mas ligtas at komportable ng bagong teknolohiya ang mga eroplano.

1.6

Today, airplanes are common for long trips. They fly high and fast. Modern airplanes are very advanced and can carry many passengers. Air travel connects the world.

Ngayon, karaniwan na ang mga eroplano para sa mahabang biyahe. Lumilipad sila nang mataas at mabilis. Ang mga modernong eroplano ay napaka-advanced at maaaring magdala ng maraming pasahero. Ang paglalakbay sa himpapawid ay nag-uugnay sa mundo.

1.7

Airplanes have changed a lot since the Wright brothers' first flight. They help us explore the world and stay close to family and friends. Airplanes are very important in our lives and will be in the future too.

Malaki na ang pagbabago ng mga eroplano mula nang unang paglipad ng magkapatid na Wright. Tumutulong sila sa atin na tuklasin ang mundo at manatiling malapit sa pamilya at mga kaibigan. Napakahalaga ng mga eroplano sa ating buhay at magiging ganoon din sa hinaharap.

1.8

Fun fact : The longest flight is from Singapore to New York. It takes about 18 hours and covers nearly 16,700 kilometers.

Nakakatuwang katotohanan: Ang pinakamahabang flight ay mula sa Singapore patungong New York. Ito ay tumatagal ng mga 18 oras at sumasaklaw ng halos 16,700 kilometro.

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Quiz

Who made the first real airplane?

Charles Lindbergh

The Wright brothers

Christopher Columbus

Thomas Edison

What did Charles Lindbergh do in 1927?

Flew the first airplane

Built the fastest plane

Flew alone from New York to Paris

Invented airplane seats

Put these events in the correct order:

first flight by the wright brothers

airplanes used in world war i

charles lindbergh flies to paris

world war ii

Match each person or thing with what it is known for:

Wright brothers

Charles Lindbergh

Singapore to New York flight

Made the first real airplane

Longest flight today

First solo flight across the Atlantic

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence (three options are extra):

The Wright brothers made the first airplane in

During World War I, airplanes were used to

Modern airplanes are

1903

watch enemies and drop bombs

advanced and carry many passengers

only used in war

carry shopping

1910

Are these sentences True or False?

Sentence	True/False
The first flight was longer than one hour.
Airplanes helped during both world wars.
Charles Lindbergh flew with two other people.
Today, planes are used only for the military.
The longest flight today takes about 18 hours.

False

True