Reading passages

56- The author’s main point in this passage is............. .
A) the advantage of the internal combustion engine in the Wright brothers
B) the Wright brothers’ experience as pilots
C) the importance of knowing how to build and fly in kites and gliders
D) the reasons why the Wright brothers succeeded in manned flight
E) the Wright brothers’ using different tools and techniques


57- One of the things that the Wright brothers didn’t do is that ............. .
A) they searched and obtained information from the same sources
B) they encouraged and inspired each other
C) they discussed ceaselessly about the probability of floating on air
D) they couldn’t find explanations why those having tried to fly before failed
E) they worked harmoniously for many years


Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and the centre of Shiva city. Being the biggest city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa stands on a marshy plateau which is surrounded by hills and mountains in the middle of the country. It became the capital of the country at the end of the 19th century. Entoto , which was the erstwhile capital of the country and was on a high plain as well, was inadequate as a capital, being a cold city and not having enough combustibles. Taitu, who was the empress of the country, persuaded his husband Menelik II, who reigned over the country between 1889-1913, to have a mansion built near the hot water sources down the plain and to give out the soils around to the nobles. Founded in 1987, the city was named by the empress as Addis Ababa, which means “New Flower”.


58- From the passage, it is clear that ............. .
A) there are large plains in the middle of the country, most of which are marshy
B) Entoto was the first capital of Ethiopia
C) in winters, one cannot live happily in Ethiopia
D) the emperor of Ethiopia is not so authoritarian
E) it is quite difficult for Ethiopians to find something to burn for heating