Airplane

Airplane

Helicopter

Helicopter

Jet

Jet

Seaplane

Seaplane

Glider

Glider

Blimp

Blimp

Autogyro

Autogyro

Zeppelin

Zeppelin

Concorde

Concorde

Hot Air Balloon

Hot Air Balloon

Ultralight Aircraft

Ultralight Aircraft

Canard

Canard

Paraglider

Paraglider

Triplane

Triplane

Tanker Plane

Tanker Plane

Cargo Plane

Cargo Plane

Propeller Plane

Propeller Plane

Biplane

Biplane

Drone

Drone

Monoplane

Monoplane

Air Transportation

Air Transportation

Airplane - Transportation

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

Vocabulary
1.
airplane
[n]
/ˈɛrˌpleɪn/
2.
invention
[n]
/ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən/
3.
interesting
[adj]
/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
4.
fly
[v]
/flaɪ/
5.
December
[n]
/dɪˈsɛmbɚ/
6.
flight
[n]
/flaɪt/
7.
inventor
[n]
/ɪnˈvɛntɚ/
8.
World War I
[n]
/wˈɜːld wˈɔːɹ ˈaɪ/
9.
fighting
[n]
/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
10.
enemy
[n]
/ˈɛnəmi/
11.
movement
[n]
/ˈmuvmənt/
12.
drop
[v]
/drɑp/
13.
bomb
[n]
/bɑːm/
14.
business
[n]
/ˈbɪznɪs/
15.
vacation
[n]
/veɪˈkeɪʃən/
16.
alone
[adv]
/əˈloʊn/
17.
New York
[n]
/nuː jɔːɹk/
18.
paris
[n]
/ˈpæɹɪs/, /ˈpɛɹɪs/
19.
take
[v]
/teɪk/
20.
air travel
[n]
/ˈɛɹ tɹˈævəl/
21.
World War II
[n]
/wˈɜːld wˈɔːɹ tˈuː/
22.
move
[v]
/muv/
23.
soldier
[n]
/ˈsoʊɫdʒɝ/
24.
supply
[n]
/səˈplaɪ/
25.
comfortable
[adj]
/ˈkʌmfɚtəbl/
26.
advanced
[adj]
/ədˈvænst/
27.
carry
[v]
/ˈkæri/
28.
passenger
[n]
/ˈpæsənʤɚ/
29.
explore
[v]
/ɪkˈsplɔr/
30.
Singapore
[n]
/ˈsɪŋəˌpɔɹ/
31.
cover
[v]
/ˈkʌvɚ/
32.
nearly
[adv]
/ˈnɪrli/
Practice
1.
airplane
[n]
/ˈɛrˌpleɪn/
2.
invention
[n]
/ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən/
3.
interesting
[adj]
/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
4.
fly
[v]
/flaɪ/
5.
December
[n]
/dɪˈsɛmbɚ/
6.
flight
[n]
/flaɪt/
7.
inventor
[n]
/ɪnˈvɛntɚ/
8.
World War I
[n]
/wˈɜːld wˈɔːɹ ˈaɪ/
9.
fighting
[n]
/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
10.
enemy
[n]
/ˈɛnəmi/
11.
movement
[n]
/ˈmuvmənt/
12.
drop
[v]
/drɑp/
13.
bomb
[n]
/bɑːm/
14.
business
[n]
/ˈbɪznɪs/
15.
vacation
[n]
/veɪˈkeɪʃən/
16.
alone
[adv]
/əˈloʊn/
17.
New York
[n]
/nuː jɔːɹk/
18.
paris
[n]
/ˈpæɹɪs/, /ˈpɛɹɪs/
19.
take
[v]
/teɪk/
20.
air travel
[n]
/ˈɛɹ tɹˈævəl/
21.
World War II
[n]
/wˈɜːld wˈɔːɹ tˈuː/
22.
move
[v]
/muv/
23.
soldier
[n]
/ˈsoʊɫdʒɝ/
24.
supply
[n]
/səˈplaɪ/
25.
comfortable
[adj]
/ˈkʌmfɚtəbl/
26.
advanced
[adj]
/ədˈvænst/
27.
carry
[v]
/ˈkæri/
28.
passenger
[n]
/ˈpæsənʤɚ/
29.
explore
[v]
/ɪkˈsplɔr/
30.
Singapore
[n]
/ˈsɪŋəˌpɔɹ/
31.
cover
[v]
/ˈkʌvɚ/
32.
nearly
[adv]
/ˈnɪrli/
1.
airplane
[n]
/ˈɛrˌpleɪn/
a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky
2.
invention
[n]
/ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən/
a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment
3.
interesting
[adj]
/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.
4.
fly
[v]
/flaɪ/
to control movements of an airplane through the air
5.
December
[n]
/dɪˈsɛmbɚ/
the 12th and last month of the year, after November and before January
6.
flight
[n]
/flaɪt/
a scheduled journey by an aircraft
7.
inventor
[n]
/ɪnˈvɛntɚ/
someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before
8.
World War I
[n]
/wˈɜːld wˈɔːɹ ˈaɪ/
the war that took place from the year 1914 to 1918 between the allies and the central powers
9.
fighting
[n]
/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of engaging in physical combat or conflict, or any contest or struggle between individuals, groups, or forces
10.
enemy
[n]
/ˈɛnəmi/
a country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war
11.
movement
[n]
/ˈmuvmənt/
the observable changes in position, deployment, or tactical relocation of a military unit
12.
drop
[v]
/drɑp/
to let or make something fall to the ground
13.
bomb
[n]
/bɑːm/
an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction
14.
business
[n]
/ˈbɪznɪs/
the activity a person normally does to make money
15.
vacation
[n]
/veɪˈkeɪʃən/
a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.
16.
alone
[adv]
/əˈloʊn/
without anyone else
17.
New York
[n]
/nuː jɔːɹk/
a city in New York State, USA, that is the most populated city in America and is famous for its Statue of Liberty
18.
paris
[n]
/ˈpæɹɪs/, /ˈpɛɹɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
19.
take
[v]
/teɪk/
to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
20.
air travel
[n]
/ˈɛɹ tɹˈævəl/
a way of transport that involves an aircraft
21.
World War II
[n]
/wˈɜːld wˈɔːɹ tˈuː/
the war that took place from the year 1939 to 1945 between the axis and the allies
22.
move
[v]
/muv/
to change or make someone or something change their position in an apparent way
23.
soldier
[n]
/ˈsoʊɫdʒɝ/
someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer
24.
supply
[n]
/səˈplaɪ/
(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people
25.
comfortable
[adj]
/ˈkʌmfɚtəbl/
(of an object) making you feel relaxed because of it is warm or soft and does not hurt the body
26.
advanced
[adj]
/ədˈvænst/
newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology
27.
carry
[v]
/ˈkæri/
to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another
28.
passenger
[n]
/ˈpæsənʤɚ/
someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member
29.
explore
[v]
/ɪkˈsplɔr/
to visit places one has never seen before
30.
Singapore
[n]
/ˈsɪŋəˌpɔɹ/
a small island country in Southeast Asia, known for its modern economy, diverse population, and efficient transportation system, which is considered to be a wealthy nation
31.
cover
[v]
/ˈkʌvɚ/
to traverse or move over a certain distance, terrain, or area
32.
nearly
[adv]
/ˈnɪrli/
to a degree that is close to being complete

1

Chapter

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

1.8

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

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Quiz
1.

Who made the first real airplane?

A

Charles Lindbergh

B

The Wright brothers

C

Christopher Columbus

D

Thomas Edison

2.

What did Charles Lindbergh do in 1927?

A

Flew the first airplane

B

Built the fastest plane

C

Flew alone from New York to Paris

D

Invented airplane seats

3.

Put these events in the correct order:

world war ii
charles lindbergh flies to paris
first flight by the wright brothers
airplanes used in world war i
4.

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
First solo flight across the Atlantic
Longest flight today
5.

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
6.

Are these sentences True or False?

SentenceTrue/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
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