EXERCISE 1 - C

During summer, I often go to the

each with Mama and Papa. I would
ing along some old used papers.
ndisturbed, I would make airplane
tes of different sizes and fly them
the air. Then I watched them fly u
the sky, contented and proud of
andiwork.

But one day, a boy came. He had

y airplane that could fly by remot
ntrol. It could be directed to wher
e boy wanted it to go: north, sout
st or west or up and down.
High-tech! I said with awe,
uoting a common way of describin
mething that uses modern
chnology.

could see that the onlookers

ere just as fascinated as I was.
ddenly, I felt small. My paper pla
emed thrash compared to the hig
ch airplane.
was about to go when I noticed
at the high- tech toys engine beg
sputter then it stopped. Why?
any spectators asked.

Ahah..h.h,! The boy said. The

ttery is low. I have to recharge it
mediately. He took the airplane
ck to his cottage.
looked at my airplane kites. There
ey are still floating, freely dancing
e air. I could not help smiling. Aga
elt contented and proud of my
plane kites.

. Where did the author often go

during summer?
. Hill c. cemetery
. Beach d. mountain
. Who accompanied him to the sa
lace?
. Whole familyb. mama and papa
. Papa and younger sister
. Mama and younger brother

What did he make during their sta

here?
Airplane kites c. high-tech kites
Metal airplanes d. well- crafted
kites
What can you say about the remo
ontrolled airplane?
Simple c. beautiful
Nothing d. high-tech toy

Why do you think the kites staye

onger in the air than the hightech toy?
It is lighter.
It is less expensive.
It does not use electricity.
It does not have to be recharged

. People were fascinated with the

remote-controlled airplane,
means.
. They were alarmed.
. They were conscious.
. They were attracted.
. They feel indifferent.

Why did the author feel content

and proud of his airplane kite?
They are inexpensive
They do not need battery
They would not tear off easily
They stayed longer in the air

. Why is the author still fond of

laying paper kites?
. He is still young.
. It has sentimental value.
. He is bored at home.
. He couldnt afford expensive
toys.

9. What is the story about?

a. Kites
c. airplane-kites
b. Airplanes d. remote-contolled
airplane

10. What would happen if the toy

Airplane got wet when its engin
Stopped in the middle of the sea
a. It would still fly
b. It would become heavy
c. It would be destroyed
d. The engine would not work
anymore