Question

Kites have a long history. They may date back（追溯到）long time ago. They were made of bamboo and silk in China. Nobody knows exactly how or when a kite was first flown, but it is said that when a Chinese farmer tied a string（绳子）to his hat to keep it from blowing away in a strong wind, the first kite was born.

Children like playing with kites. Kites for work or play are made of wood, bamboo, paper, or silk. In 478 BC, a Chinese philosopher（思想家）, Mo Zi, spent three years making a kite out of light wood and bamboo. The earliest record（记录）of kite flying was in about 200 BC when the Chinese General Han Xin of Han Dynasty flew a kite over the walls of a city. He wanted to know how far his army would have to travel.

In the 13th century, Marco Polo wrote about how the shipping businessmen flew the huge kite in the wind before the ship set sail（起航）. It predicted the voyage（航海）in this way. If the kite went high and starlight, it meant a quick and successful ride, but if it didn't fly well, it was a bad omen（预兆）. In the late 1500s, the kite was introduced to Europe by the Italians. Kite flying was first mentioned in England in a popular book in 1589.

1.How was the first kite born?

A.It was first used for sailing.

B.A Chinese General called Han Xin flew a kite to train his army.

C.A Chinese farmer tied a string to his hat to keep it from blowing away.

2.According to the article, kites are made of the following materials EXCEPT __________.

A.silk B.paper C.steel

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.We know exactly how and when a kite was first flown.

B.Kite flying was first written in England in a popular book in 1589.

C.In 478 BC, Mo Zi spent three years making a kite out of light wood and paper.

4.When was the kite introduced to Europe?

A.In the 13th century. B.In the late l500s. C.In 1589.

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.The History of Kites. B.Materials for Kites Making. C.When to Make the First Kite.

Answer 1