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1. 1.

   Choose the correct answers to complete these sentences.

   1. In the 1920s, planes were
      1. uncomfortable.
      2. unsafe.
      3. uncomfortable and unsafe.
      4. uncomfortable and slow.
   2. In the 1930s, planes had
      1. only two engines, but could fly far.
      2. only two engines and could not fly far.
      3. three engines and could fly far.
      4. three engines, but still could not fly far.
   3. Modern planes can travel
      1. 10,000 kilometres non-stop.
      2. 20,000 kilometres non-stop.
      3. 30,000 with refuelling stops.
      4. 30,000 kilometres non-stop.
   4. In the passage, it is mentioned that the super jumbo jet may have
      1. a gym and a swimming pool.
      2. restaurants and a swimming pool.
      3. entertainment and restaurants.
      4. restaurants and a gym.
2. 2.

   Describe the passenger planes of the 1930s.

3. 3.

   Mention at least four points that show how modern planes are different from those that were used in the early 1900s.

4. 4.

   What is the super jumbo jet?

5. 5.

   In what different ways have planes improved over the years?

6. 6.

   Give a suitable title to the passage. Give reasons for your choice.