Would you agree with the statement that a wish is born from an idea, a simple idea imagined in the mind? Back in the 19th century two men had an idea which became their great 36 . The efforts they had made were rewarded with their success that 37 world travel.
In 1903, the Wright Brothers (Wilbur and Orville) achieved their dream. They flew the world’s first power-driven, heavier-than-air machine by which they made free, controlled and sustained 38 . Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 39 this important and memorable moment.
The dream started with an idea that was planted in their minds by a 40 given to them by their father. In the words of the boys, “Our father came into the house one evening with some object in his hands, and 41 we could see what it was, he threw it into the air. Instead of falling to the floor, the toy flew across the room 42 it hit the ceiling, where it finally sank to the 43 .” This simple toy attracted the Wright Brothers and started their lifelong 44 in human flight.
The Wright Brothers 45 learning new things. 46 they opened their own printing office and then in 1893 they opened a company where they repaired bicycles. But Wilbur had his mind set on something more 47 . He decided to pursue 48 .
The brothers spent many hours researching, 49 their machines and making improvements. What started out as a 50 soon became a career. With determination and 51 they realized their dream in 1903.
The next time you hear or see an airplane or travel on one, 52 where it all started. A simple idea was developed in the minds of the two young men who didn’t have a university degree. They were not scientists in the 53 sense of the world.
What idea are you working on? Have you limited yourself by saying you are not a scientist or not 54 enough? Whatever the mind can think and believe, it can be 55 .
36. A. time B. pressure C. dream D. fortune
37. A. combined B. replaced C. explored D. changed
38. A. flight B. ride C. contribution D. achievement
39. A. wanted B. witnessed C. proved D. needed
40. A. bicycle B. airplane C. document D. toy
41. A. when B. before C. after D. while
42. A. until B. since C. if D. but
43. A. desk B. floor C. street D. road
44. A. discovery B. trip C. interest D. devotion
45. A. considered B. enjoyed C. admitted D. imagined
46. A. Firstly B. Finally C. Usually D. Actually
47. A. average B. powerful C. exciting D. fortunate
48. A. dancing B. singing C. flying D. writing
49. A. testing B. watching C. designing D. examining
50. A. hobby B. gift C. trouble D. trick
51. A. distinction B. explanation C. expression D. patience
52. A. forget B. ask C. remember D. expect
53. A. hopeful B. true C. wealthy D. energetic
54. A. funny B. polite C. outgoing D. clever
55. A. defeated B. recognized C. achieved D. organized
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