Quiz Time. Check you knowledge on the history of the balloons

Check you knowledge on the history of the balloons. Do the following quiz and mark the statements as true (T) or false (F).

	The earliest form of air transport was dirigible.	T	F		The first balloon was in the air for 15 minutes.	T	F
	“Free balloons” are moving without any engine.	T	F		The first air travellers were domestic animals.	T	F
	Balloons are reliable vehicles.	T	F		The first man lifted by the balloon was a Frenchman, Rozier by name.	T	F
	Balloons are used for carrying people.	T	F		Rozier and Arlandes safely landed after the flight.	T	F
	Weather balloons are used by meteorologists.	T	F		In 1785 an American crossed the English Channel in a balloon.	T	F
	The first balloons were made in Germany.	T	F		The air travellers had certain trouble during their flight across the English Channel.	T	F
	Montgolfier’s father had a paper factory.	T	F		Balloons are widely used nowdays.	T	F

2. Compare your answers with those of your partner’s.

Define the main idea of the first paragraph. Find the supporting details that help to develop the main idea.

Explain the meaning of the following words and word combinations from the text. Make use of a dictionary if necessary.

Particularly, the readings of the instruments, village, smoke, numerous experiments, to hold, in the presence of, sheep, cock, unharmed, at a height of, to come down in safety.