What is the main idea of the fable?

The kite learns that added features can defeat an object’s purpose even when they look attractive. (The failed flight shows that more features are not automatically useful, while the ending allows modest decoration.)

Why does the plain kite mention the wind?

It helps the decorated kite see that its own additions caused the problem. (Because wind remains adequate, the new drag and conflict from decorations explain the failed flight.)

What does “steadily” mean?

in a stable and controlled way (Before the additions, the kite maintains reliable flight, so steadily means stably.)

What remains after the kite removes most additions?

two small ribbons (The third paragraph says it keeps only two small ribbons.)

The Kite With Two Tails: Level 1 Reading Comprehension Questions

A kite had one cloth tail and flew steadily above the field. It admired festival kites covered in ribbons. “More beauty will make me rise higher,” it decided.

The kite tied on a second tail, three bells, and a row of paper flowers. Children cheered when they saw it. Then the wind pulled. The bells shook, the flowers twisted, and both tails fought each other. The kite could barely leave the grass. A plain kite passed overhead. “The wind has not become weaker,” it called.

The decorated kite understood. One by one, it removed the additions until only two small ribbons remained. It rose again, still bright enough to please itself.

After that, the kite asked each new feature one question: “Will you help my purpose or only hide it?”

Comprehension questions