Question

gii 106b

ii the following passage retells and explains what has happened in the story so far. choose the most appropriate words from the choices below to complete the passage.
-5 each

this part of roald dahls story begins as he completes his training as a 1) _____________ and sets off in his gladiator aeroplane to join his squadron for the first time. dahls squadron are based somewhere in the western desert, the sahara desert in north africa. however, since it is wartime and forward 2) _____________
are makeshift affairs that are moved often, he does not know their exact 3) _______________ when he sets off.

dahl is 4) _____________ about the journey, because he has flown a gladiator only a few times, and has never flown such a long distance. what is more, he has nothing more than a map on his knee with which to 5) ___________. still, all goes to plan until he reaches fouka, a bomber airfield in libya. there he refuels for a second time and is told the location of his 6) _____________ by the commanding officer.

apprehensive / squadron / airfields / navigate / fighter pilot / location

Explanation:

The passage is a summary of Roald Dahl's autobiographical story Going Solo. The blanks are filled using context clues and the provided word bank:

• 1) "fighter pilot" fits because he completes training to fly a Gladiator aeroplane.
• 2) "airfields" fits because "forward airfields" are temporary, makeshift military landing areas during wartime.
• 3) "location" fits because he does not know where they are situated when he departs.
• 4) "apprehensive" fits because he is anxious/worried about the journey due to his limited flying experience.
• 5) "navigate" fits because he only has a map on his knee to find his way.
• 6) "squadron" fits because he is seeking the specific military unit he is assigned to join.

Answer:

1. fighter pilot
2. airfields
3. location
4. apprehensive
5. navigate
6. squadron