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Sal Jiangsu, a peasant from China, dreams of flying. Despite being illiterate and living far from an airport, he built a plane from farmyard scrap, including hand-carved propellers and an engine from a water pump. His wife supports his ambition, which consumes his time and money. The plane could aid in agriculture and firefighting. Sal's determination is shared by others in China, and he plans to upgrade his plane with a lorry engine. His story is a testament to perseverance and innovation.

What materials did Sal Jiangsu use to build his plane?

• Metal sheets and car engines

• Farmyard scrap and a water pump engine

• Wood and plastic

• Concrete and steel

What are some potential uses for Sal's plane?

• Conducting aerial photography

• Carrying passengers to nearby cities

• Boosting agricultural production and firefighting

• Transporting goods across the country

What is the attitude of Sal's fellow villagers towards his flying ambitions?

• They are skeptical and dismissive

• They are supportive and believe he will succeed

• They are indifferent and uninterested

• They are actively trying to stop him

What upgrade is Sal planning for his next project?

• Adding wings to the plane

• Installing a lorry engine

• Building a larger runway

• Using solar power for the engine

Where is the journalist reporting from?

• Guangdong province, China

• Sichuan province, China

• Shanghai, China

• Beijing, China