4000 english words volume 5-ebook (1)

Reading Comprehension

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PART © Mark each statement T for true or F for false. Rewrite the false

statements to make them true.

1. Archeological evidence shows there were prehistoric parachutes in China.


2. Archeology experts cite an old Chinese book that describes a parachute that
   corresponds with modern parachutes.


3. Sebastian brainstormed with scientists to invent a device that would allow people to
   jump from buildings safely.


4. On Sebastian’s first jump, he used a large blanket to restrict his speed as he traveled
   to the ground.


5. Jean-Pierre was a hot air balloon addict.

PART O Answer the questions.

1. Why did Sebastian use umbrellas on his first jump?


2. What did Sebastian think that a parachute would do?


3. Where did Sebastian jump with the parachute he refined and knitted?
   4. How was Jean-Pierre’s outlook different from Sebastian?
   5. Why did Jean-Pierre jump from his hot air balloon?