The story took place 1 .


A. in the early 20th century


B. in the 19th century


C. at a time not mentioned in the passage


2. Bleriot was well known as a pilot because 2 .


A. he was unusually brave


B. he had many good ideas about aeroplane design


C. he had had a few accidents


3. Why did Hubert Latham want to fly across the Channel? 3


A. He thought he could manage it easily.


B. He knew he only had a year to live.


C. He had always been interested in flying.


4. Why did the customs officer rush to the plane? 4


A. To ask if Beriot had anything to declare.


B. To make sure that the pilot was not hurt.


C. To ask why the plane had landed in a farmer’s field.


5. “Do you have anything to declare?” means 5 .


A. “Do you want any help?”


B. “Is there anything wrong?”


C. “Have you brought anything on which custom duties must be paid?”

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