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ODF2 Unit 7 Reading Practice L2
ODF2 Unit 7 Reading Practice L2
1 Read the article. Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F ).
1 The writer says that the airplane is the most important innovation of the 20th century. T/F
2 An understanding of bicycles helped the Wright brothers to build a working airplane. T/F
3 The Wright brothers never became rich as a result of their invention. T/F
4 We see the world differently as a result of the invention of the airplane. T/F
Reflect
3 Read two reasons why the airplane is one of the most significant inventions of the
20th century. Add three more reasons. You can use your own ideas or information from
the article.
1 Planes have made it possible for people to go on vacation to distant countries.
2 Warfare has been transformed by planes.
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