The Wrights offered Flyer No. 3 to the United States Government. The Government was not interested. They seemed to think the Wrights wanted money in order to build an airplane. They did not understand the Wrights had already done this, and flown it as well. Experts were still saying that mechanical flight was impossible. At the end of 1905, the two brothers took their plane to pieces. The parts were put into a huge wooden case. It seemed nobody was interested.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What were the Wrights able to do in Flyer No. 3?
30. What did the newspaper say about the first flight in 1903?
31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Passage Three
Nothing can buy a better nights sleep. Although it sounds silly, it was the first thing that crossed my mind when I awoke. I truly appreciated my happy rest. It was like a gig from heaven. Interesting to think that Bill Gates, or any rich men you can mention, really couldnt have had a more satisfying and grateful night of sleep--the best that money cant buy.
That started me thinking of other pleasures that cost nothing or very little and that are often taken for granted, like a drink of cold water on a hot day when youre really thirsty, or a warm relaxing bath when youre extremely tired or mentally exhausted.
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