P6 English Intensive Camp (Day 3)

When did vertical flight first exist?

• 400 BC

• 1480

• 1936

• 2020

What were the early flying toys in China made from?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Bamboo

• Paper

Who designed a machine resembling a helicopter in 1480?

• • The Wright Brothers

• • Alexander Graham Bell

• • Leonardo da Vinci

• • Thomas Edison

What is the slang name for helicopters based on the noise made by the blades?

• Flyers

• Copters

• Choppers

• Buzzers

How many main rotor blades do most helicopters have?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

Why do some helicopters have two horizontal rotors?

• • To reduce noise

• • To increase speed

• • To lift heavier objects

• • To reduce vibrations

Which of the following is NOT a use for helicopters mentioned in the passage?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Medical transport

• Aerial photography

What year was Leonardo da Vinci's helicopter-like machine designed?

• 1480

• 1492

• 1936

• 1903

What is the main reason helicopters are useful for medical transport?

• • They are quieter than ambulances

• • They are cheaper than planes

• • They can carry more patients

• • They can quickly reach remote areas

What makes hovering difficult for helicopter pilots?

• • The gusty air created by the machine itself

• • The weight of the helicopter

• • The length of the rotor blades

• • The temperature of the air