Kites and kite-flying have a long history in China. A carpenter named Gongshu Ban made a wooden kite more than 2,000 years ago. But kites are
important in the USA as well.
USA scientists have used kites for science experiments(实验). Benjamin Franklin, a famous politician and inventor, used a kite with a metal key during a thunderstorm to learn about electricity(电) in 1752. The Wright brothers used kites to test their ideas before they built the first airplane in 1903.
People in the USA also like to fly kites for fun. Kite festivals have been popular at different times of the year. The wonderful colours, shapes and kite designs are a feast for the eyes.
The largest kite-flying festival in the USA is the Washington State International Kite Festival. According to the World Kite Museum, this week-long festival takes place every year during the third week of August at Long Beach, Washington. It brings in famous kite fliers from around the world to show their skills. They put on shows that are so impressive(令人赞叹的). Lots of people come to watch!
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。（每题答案不超过10个词）
1. Who made a wooden kite more than 2,000 years ago?
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2. Why did Benjamin use a kite with a metal key during a thunderstorm in 1752?
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3. When did the Wright brothers build the first airplane?
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4. How long does the Washington State International Kite Festival last every year?
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5. What do you think of kite-flying?
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important in the USA as well.USA scientists have used kites for science experiments(实验). Benjamin Franklin, a famous politician and inventor, used a kite with a metal key during a thunderstorm to learn about electricity(电) in 1752. The Wright brothers used kites to test their ideas before they built the first airplane in 1903.
People in the USA also like to fly kites for fun. Kite festivals have been popular at different times of the year. The wonderful colours, shapes and kite designs are a feast for the eyes.
The largest kite-flying festival in the USA is the Washington State International Kite Festival. According to the World Kite Museum, this week-long festival takes place every year during the third week of August at Long Beach, Washington. It brings in famous kite fliers from around the world to show their skills. They put on shows that are so impressive(令人赞叹的). Lots of people come to watch!
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。（每题答案不超过10个词）
1. Who made a wooden kite more than 2,000 years ago?
______________________________
2. Why did Benjamin use a kite with a metal key during a thunderstorm in 1752?
______________________________
3. When did the Wright brothers build the first airplane?
______________________________
4. How long does the Washington State International Kite Festival last every year?
______________________________
5. What do you think of kite-flying?
______________________________
答案
1. A carpenter named Gongshu Ban. /Gongshu Ban. 2. To learn about electricity. 3. In 1903. 4. A week. 5. It is very interesting.（答案不唯一）
