Question

Today, roller skating is easy and fun, young people all over the world like skating. But, before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist (存在). That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments, he was a quick-minded person, and he always came up with many original ideas.

One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a music party which invited some other important people. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance (隆重登場) at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates in the world. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin. He could imagine that everyone would cheer for him.

On the night of the party, Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on, suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking into pieces. Everyone laughed hard and they never forgot Merlin’s entrance!

1.The idea of roller skating didn’t exist __________.

A.until the middle of the 18th century B.after the middle of the 18th century

C.until the middle of the 17th century D.after the middle of the 17th century

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Merlin had no chance to enter the party hall on that night.

B.Merlin was better at skating than playing the violin.

C.Merlin had fun skating at the music party.

D.The first pair of roller states in the world had four wheels.

3.Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Merlin was a creative person who is good at playing the violin.

B.Merlin took pride in his invention but it was not perfect.

C.Merlin didn’t get all the people’s attention successfully in the end.

D.Merlin planed to appear at the music party differently and greatly.

4.What do you think of Merlin’s entrance?

A.Terrible and wonderful B.Surprising and unforgettable

C.Funny and successful D.Interesting and valuable

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.A story of poor Merlin B.Merlin and the first roller skates

C.A sudden event D.Merlin’s roller states and the violin

Answer 1