Vocabulary Words
limitations on someone's activities or freedom
restrictive
Prejudices
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
The authors wrote “Women in Aviation” to
inform readers of the lives of the first women aviators
He felt nauseous after riding the roller coaster
Past Tense
The first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean was performed by:
a. Charles Lindbergh
b. William T. Colbert
c. Charlie J. Wright
Charles Lindbergh
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
inundate
Plunged
jump or dive quickly and energetically
How would you describe the authors’ organizational pattern in the text?
1. The text opens by providing examples of several early women aviators.
2. The text mostly includes a chronological biography of Bessie Coleman.
We had argued for peace, but the opposition decided to wage war.
Past Perfect
What does supersonic mean?
a. Faster than the speed of sound.
b. Really loud.
c. Faster than the speed of light.
Faster than the speed of sound
a display or demonstration of a particular skill
exhibition
Daredevil
a reckless person who enjoys doing dangerous things
What's the primary reason Bessie Coleman wanted to start a flying school?
She wanted to help other African Americans become pilots.
I’m checking my social media accounts.
Present Progressive
Which aircraft has wings but no motor?
a. Helicopter
b. Glider
c. Blimp
Glider
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening
precaution
Curiosity
a strong desire to know or learn something
Name these three women's accomplishments.
A. Raymonde de la Roche
B. Harriet Quimby
C. Amelia Earhart
A. first female pilot first
B. first American woman pilot
C. most famous female pilot
I was watering my plants when three cop cars sped down the street.
Past Progressive
Which airline invented 'business class' in 1979?
a. Continental Airlines
b. British Airlines
c. Qantas Airlines
d. Jet Blue Airlines
C.
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area
pioneer
Marred
impair the appearance of; disfigure
What kind of encouragement did Bessie Colman receive from others? (name 2 examples).
Bessie’s mother valued education and encouraged all of her thirteen children to attend school. Bessie’s friend, Robert S. Abbott, informed her of the flight training opportunities in France.
I have been waiting here for 2 hours.
Present Perfect Progressive
Which aircraft was used on the first cross Atlantic solo flight?
a. “The Heart of Sussie”
b. “The Spirit of St. Louis”
c. “The Thunderbird”
The Spirit of St. Louis