Question

Interest is the key to success. A person who is interested in something will devote himself to it. Meanwhile, a big miracle (奇跡) will be made. I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began when I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.

One day in fourth grade, our teacher gave us a ______ in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. Finally I ______ the Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon after, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and re-reading about his inventions! I liked the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly ______ on my brain.

My dad noticed my interest in inventing and ______ me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I surprised my dad with a model plane I made. Later, we found a similar model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not ______ for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas ______. Failure is a common part of the inventing. And failure can make a positive contribution (貢獻) to your life once you learn to use it.

As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always looking for a better way to make his job ______. His guiding hands, together with my ______ in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. It's well known to all that interest plays an important role in one's life. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.

1.A.report B.project C.lift D.lesson

2.A.ran B.organized C.chose D.managed

3.A.guessed B.printed C.decorated D.examined

4.A.questioned B.judged C.prevented D.encouraged

5.A.unusual B.unlucky C.unfair D.uneasy

6.A.work B.fail C.come D.end

7.A.important B.exciting C.simple D.hard

8.A.habit B.story C.plan D.interest

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