The Wright brothers ~ those who made our dreams fly ~

Orville and Wilbur were born in America in the 1870s. They were two of seven children born to Milton Wright, their mother. Their father was a bishop and one day he brought home a toy helicopter for his sons to play with. They loved the toy and they played with it until it broke. So they built a new one. From this moment, they started to become interested in flying.

After graduating from high school without diplomas, they started thinking about creating something so that they could fly through the sky. The Wrights began building gliders based on their kites. They tested at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Unfortunately they failed several times, and Wilbur got injured during the tests, but he managed to recover.

In 1903, they built the powered Wright Flyer, using lightweight wood, and a stronger engine. After many efforts, they were able to fly 175 to 200 feet above the ground. It was the first powered flight in the world! Finally their dream, and also mankind’s dreams, had come true.

To fly was the biggest dream for humans since the first human looked at the sky. We can go abroad because of the Wright brothers’ invention. I think we should know about them and be grateful for their gift. They are two of the greatest inventors ever.

Posted for Tomoro (after reading about Steve Jobs, Scholastic graded reader)

https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/1903-wright-flyer

Mobile phones - a great invention?

Almost everyone has a mobile phone, but is it a great invention? I think there are both advantages and disadvantages.

The first advantage is that people can get in touch with friends whenever they want. Secondly, you won't need to go back home or go use a public telephone to call people. Thirdly, it is very small and light so we can take it anywhere.

On the other hand, there are also disadvantages. For example, people won't talk together so much and use email. Also, we are not allowed to use them on the train or in places where there are lots of people. Additionally, mobile phones need to get charged and batteries don't last long.


In conclusion, there are some advantages and disadvantages, so I think that we should not use them too much if it is not necessary, and talk together face to face instead. I think mobile phones are a great invention, but I haven't got one yet.


Posted for Toshiya