DIY﹕Dragonfly helicopter (竹蜻蜓)

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It is ready to fly!

【明報專訊】◆Materials and tools

- card stock paper (硬卡紙)

- drinking straw

- scissors

- stapler

- ruler

1. Cut two long thin pieces of cards of 10cm x 2cm (or comparable size) for the "wings".

2. Trim the drinking straw to around the same length as the wings. Cut a small slit at one end of the straw.

3. Slide the wings into the slit of the straw. Staple them together.

4. Fold both wings at an angle of inclination to the straw. Make sure you fold the creases firm enough.

It is ready to fly!

◆“ Bill: Did you know that dragonflies can fly vertically like a helicopter? This traditional toy is made after the shape of the insect. ”

■Glossary

slit (n) 窄縫

angle of inclination (n phr) 傾角

crease (n) 摺痕

[Smarties' Power English 第220期]

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