Pathways level 2 Unit 2 Reading 1

What is the main idea of the text about William Kamkwamba?

• The challenges of living in a drought-affected area

• How to build a windmill using recycled materials

• William Kamkwamba's journey of innovation and strong will

• The importance of education in rural areas

What country does William Kamkwamba live in?

• Nigeria

• Kenya

• Malawi

• Tanzania

How do people in William's village cook their food?

• Over open fires

• On electric stoves

• Using gas stoves

• In microwave ovens

What natural disaster affected William's village in 2001?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Drought

• Hurricane

Why couldn't William's family send him to school during the drought?

• They didn't value education

• The schools were closed

• They couldn't afford it

• William didn't want to go

Where did William go to continue his education?

• The local library

• A neighboring village

• A nearby city

• An online school

What book did William find that inspired him to build a windmill?

• A. "Building Windmills for Dummies"

• B. "The Power of Wind"

• C. "Using Energy"

• D. "The Science of Electricity"

What did William rely on to understand the book "Using Energy"?

• His father's help

• His friends' support

• Pictures and diagrams

• Online tutorials

What materials did William use to build his windmill?

• A. Brand new parts

• B. Recycled materials

• C. Expensive equipment

• D. Government supplies

What was one purpose of the windmill William built?

• To power a factory

• To generate heat

• To bring water up from underground

• To charge mobile phones