VOCAB 1
very excited or energetic
wild
the cloud of black, gray, or white gases
smoke
a gas or mixture of gases that is burned as a fuel
gas
Were people sure Henry
would win?
No, they weren’t.
Who is the story about?
It is about Henry Ford.
to cause to make a loud sound
honk
a device in a vehicle that makes it go slower or stop
brake
the work of fixing something
repair
What was Henry’s
opponent’s name?
It was Alexander Winton.
How long was the race?
It was a ten-mile race.
how heavy something is
weight
to give somebody a job
hire
success in a game or war
victory
Why did Henry enter a race?
He needed money
to build his dream car.
What was Henry’s dream?
His dream was to
build a car everyone
could own.
to stop suddenly because of a problem
stall
a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.
curve
the owner of something is the person to whom it belongs
owner
What did Henry love?
He loved driving
and building cars.
Who won the race?
Henry Ford won
the race.
something that a person sees
sight
to have enough money for something
afford
to join a contest
enter a race
Why did Spider have to lean
out during the race?
Spider’s weight had to
keep the racer from
tipping over.
Why did black smoke cover
the track during the race?
Winton’s car was in
trouble because of
burning oil.