Instructions
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Use the dictionary provided at the end if you come across any unfamiliar words. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Passage:
In the midst of World War I, an enemy airman flew high above the clouds. He felt both fear and excitement as he glided through the air. Below him, the battlefield was chaotic, filled with soldiers and artillery. The airman had a mission: to gather information about the enemy's movements. However, he was also aware that he could be shot down at any moment.
As he soared, he remembered the words of his commander: "A good airman works alone and observes closely." He spotted a group of soldiers from the enemy side and took careful notes. Suddenly, he noticed a rival pilot approaching quickly. What would happen next? Would he escape safely, or would he find himself in a perilous situation?
Questions
1. What was the enemy airman's mission? 2. How did the airman feel while flying above the clouds? 3. What did the commander say about being a good airman? 4. Describe the scene below the airman as he flew. 5. What do you think happened next in the story?Dictionary
1. Airman: A person who flies an aircraft.
2. Chaotic: In a state of complete disorder and confusion.
3. Artillery: Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
4. Observe: To watch carefully and attentively.
5. Perilous: Full of danger or risk.