Wright Brothers: English Reading Text and Exercise for Comprehension [Grade - Nine]
Wilbur (1867-1912) and Orville Wright (1871- 1948) were brothers. They lived in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Their father, Milton, was a bishop in the Church of
Wright Brothers Wilbur (1867-1912) and Orville Wright (1871-1948) were brothers. They lived in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Their father, Milton, was a bishop in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Their mother, Susan, made toys for her children and encouraged their curiosity. One day, Milton Wright brought home a small toy "helicopter" made of wood with two twisted rubber bands to turn a small propeller. Wilbur and Orville played with it until it broke, and then made new copies of the toy themselves. They also sold toys to their friends, including handmade kites. The Wright brothers did things together from the time they were small boys. Bicycle Business The Wright brothers went into the printing business together in 1889. Three years later, they opened their first bicycle shop. Initially, they sold and repaired bicycles. They would replace spokes, fix broken chains, and sell accessories. In 1896, they began to build their own brand of bicycles. Their experiences with bicycles a…