Reading passages

together, read the same book, located and shared information, talked incessantly 
about the possibility of manned flight, and served as a consistent source of inspiration 

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and encouragement to each others. They were also glider pilots. Unlike some other 
engineers who experimented with the theories of flight, Orville and Wilbur Wright 
experienced the practical side of their work by building and flying in kites and 
gliders. In addition, the Wright brothers had designed more effective wings for the 
aeroplane than had been previously engineered.
55- The experience distinguishing the Wright brothers from their competitors was 
that............ .
A) they were much cleverer than their contemporaries 
B) their backgrounds were full of aviation successes 
C) they had the chance to try their work ,being aviators 
D) they were inspired by their masters who made experiments before 
E) their erstwhile efforts were praised, which encouraged them to go ahead 
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