: Focus on names (Daedalus, Montgolfier, Wright) and dates (1783, 1900s) to scan the text quickly.
Based on typical versions of this practice test, here are the likely answers for the most common question types found in The Journey of Flight and similar IELTS Reading collections : What did humans always dream of doing? Answer: Flying / To fly What materials did Daedalus use for his wings? Answer: Wax and feathers What did the Chinese use kites for (besides religion)? Answer: Testing weather conditions : Focus on names (Daedalus, Montgolfier, Wright) and
: Around 400 BC, the Chinese developed kites , which were used for religious ceremonies and early meteorological testing. This invention is often cited as a foundational step toward gliders and balloons. Answer: Wax and feathers What did the Chinese
: Be aware that the question might use "early pioneers" while the text mentions " Daedalus " or "Chinese inventors". : Be aware that the question might use
Paragraph A: The long history of flying / A dream for thousands of years Paragraph B: Tales from mythology Paragraph C: Early inventions like kites Paragraph E: The first successful air passengers (animals)