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The Sinking of Titanic
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making it one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in modern history. The ship was designed to be the epitome of luxury and safety but tragically lacked sufficient lifeboats for all passengers. What is the purpose of the text?

• • To describe the structure of the Titanic.

• To inform readers about the sinking of the Titanic.

• 
  To entertain the readers with a fictional story

• To persuade people to visit the Titanic museum.

2. The Sinking of Titanic
   The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making it one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in modern history. The ship was designed to be the epitome of luxury and safety but tragically lacked sufficient lifeboats for all passengers. 2. When did the Titanic sink?

• 
  April 14, 1912

• April 15, 1912

• April 16, 1912

• April 12, 1912

  
  

The Sinking of Titanic
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making it one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in modern history. The ship was designed to be the epitome of luxury and safety but tragically lacked sufficient lifeboats for all passengers. 3. Why was the sinking of Titanic considered one of the deadliest maritime disasters?

• It was attacked by pirates.

• It was the first ship to sink in the Atlantic Ocean.

• It had more than 1,500 casualties.

• It sank due to a fire on board.

4. The word “luxury” in the text is closest in meaning to...

• Comfort

• difficulty

• simplicity

• misery

The Sinking of Titanic
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making it one of the deadliest commercial peacetime maritime disasters in modern history. The ship was designed to be the epitome of luxury and safety but tragically lacked sufficient lifeboats for all passengers. 5. What was one of the reasons for the high number of casualties?

• The crew was inexperienced.

• It lacked sufficient lifeboats

• It was attacked by sea creatures.

• There was a fire on board

The First Flight of the Wright Brothers
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made history by achieving the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft. The flight took place near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville piloted the first flight, which lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. The brothers made three more flights that day, with Wilbur's fourth and final flight covering 852 feet in 59 seconds. This remarkable achievement laid the foundation for modern aviation. 6. What is the main idea of the text?

• The first successful powered flight by the Wright brothers.

• The competition between inventors in aviation

• The development of aviation after 1903.

• The biography of the Wright brothers

The First Flight of the Wright Brothers
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made history by achieving the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft. The flight took place near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville piloted the first flight, which lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. The brothers made three more flights that day, with Wilbur's fourth and final flight covering 852 feet in 59 seconds. This remarkable achievement laid the foundation for modern aviation. 7. Where did the first flight take place?

• Paris, France

• Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

• London, UK

• New York, USA

The First Flight of the Wright Brothers
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made history by achieving the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft. The flight took place near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville piloted the first flight, which lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. The brothers made three more flights that day, with Wilbur's fourth and final flight covering 852 feet in 59 seconds. This remarkable achievement laid the foundation for modern aviation. 8. How long did the first flight last?

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 10 seconds

The First Flight of the Wright Brothers
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, made history by achieving the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft. The flight took place near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville piloted the first flight, which lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. The brothers made three more flights that day, with Wilbur's fourth and final flight covering 852 feet in 59 seconds. This remarkable achievement laid the foundation for modern aviation. 9. Why was the fourth flight significant?

• 
  It was the first flight made by Orville.

• It lasted the longest and covered the farthest distance.

• It was unsuccessful due to technical issues.

• It covered the shortest distance.

The word “achievement” in the text is closest in meaning to...

• success

• failure

• mystery

• conflict