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beginnerExplore 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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Read a short passage about a flying vehicle used to travel quickly through the sky over long distances.
The airplane is a very important invention. It changed how we travel and meet people. The history of the airplane is very interesting.
Pesawat terbang adalah penemuan yang sangat penting. Ini mengubah cara kita bepergian dan bertemu orang. Sejarah pesawat terbang sangat menarik.
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.
Saudara Wright, Orville dan Wilbur, membuat pesawat terbang sungguhan pertama. Mereka menerbangkannya untuk pertama kalinya pada 17 Desember 1903. Ini terjadi di Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Penerbangan itu hanya berlangsung 12 detik, tetapi menunjukkan bahwa orang bisa terbang.
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.
Setelah ini, banyak penemu bekerja pada pesawat. Dalam Perang Dunia I, pesawat digunakan untuk pertama kalinya dalam pertempuran. Mereka mengawasi pergerakan musuh dan menjatuhkan bom. Pesawat menjadi lebih cepat dan lebih baik.
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.
Pada tahun 1920-an dan 1930-an, orang mulai terbang untuk bisnis dan liburan. Pada tahun 1927, Charles Lindbergh terbang sendirian dari New York ke Paris tanpa berhenti. Ini memakan waktu 33,5 jam. Ini membuat perjalanan udara lebih populer.
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.
Dalam Perang Dunia II, pesawat terbang sangat penting. Mereka mengangkut tentara dan persediaan. Setelah perang, perjalanan udara berkembang pesat. Teknologi baru membuat pesawat lebih aman dan nyaman.
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.
Hari ini, pesawat terbang umum untuk perjalanan jauh. Mereka terbang tinggi dan cepat. Pesawat modern sangat canggih dan dapat membawa banyak penumpang. Perjalanan udara menghubungkan dunia.
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.
Pesawat telah banyak berubah sejak penerbangan pertama Wright bersaudara. Mereka membantu kita menjelajahi dunia dan tetap dekat dengan keluarga dan teman. Pesawat sangat penting dalam hidup kita dan akan tetap demikian di masa depan.
Fun fact : The longest flight is from Singapore to New York. It takes about 18 hours and covers nearly 16,700 kilometers.
Fakta menarik: Penerbangan terpanjang adalah dari Singapura ke New York. Memakan waktu sekitar 18 jam dan mencakup hampir 16.700 kilometer.
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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:
Match each person or thing with what it is known for:
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence (three options are extra):
The Wright brothers made the first airplane in
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During World War I, airplanes were used to
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Modern airplanes are
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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. |
