Упр.2 Модуль 3a ГДЗ Spotlight 8 класс

2 RNE Read the text. Decide which of the statements (1–8) are T (True), F (False) or NS (Not stated).

1. Joseph was sleeping when he got the idea for a flying machine.
2. He loved science more than maths.
3. Joseph worked with his brother to create the hot-air balloon.
4. They discovered that heat, not smoke, could lift things up.
5. The first hot-air balloon was made from paper and straw.
6. The basket was made of wood.
7. The animals didn’t survive the trip.
8. The first flight with human passengers was successful.

2 Read the text and choose the correct answers. Give reasons.

1. Joseph Montgolfier got the idea for a flying machine when…
   a) he saw smoke in a fireplace.
   b) he saw pieces of paper flying.
   c) he watched a shirt drying.
2. Joseph hoped to be a(n)…
   a) scientist.
   b) engineer.
   c) performer.
3. They burned straw to…
   a) help the balloon go up.
   b) make the balloon lighter.
   c) make the balloon move faster.
4. The first flight was watched by…
   a) the king only.
   b) just the Montgolfier brothers.
   c) a lot of people.
5. The Montgolfier brothers asked the king’s permission to…
   a) send animals up in the balloon.
   b) send young men only.
   c) send some people.