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s 39 ! I like the recorded sound and the electric light most. The in ventions
were clearly printed on my dad noticed my interest in inventing and 40 me. He showed me
how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I surprised my
dad 41 a model plane I made. Later, we found a 42 model plane in a store. I
learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not unusual for
this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas 43 . Failure is a common
part of the inventing.
As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was
quite an inventor himself. He was always 44 a better way to do a simple job. His
guiding hands, together with my 45 in inventing, led me to become an engineer
and an inventor. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.
36. A. before B. after C. when D. until
37. A. parent B. teacher C. inventor D. engineer
38. A. Easily B. Finally C. Safely D. Quickly
39. A. lights B. projects C. suggestions D. inventions
40. A. mistook B. refused C. chose D. encouraged
41. A. with B. about C. into D. from
42. A. different B. similar C. large D. small
43. A. work B. fail C. come D. end
44. A. looking at B. looking for C. looking after D. looking through45. A. habit B. story C. interest D. plan
VII. 阅读理解 (共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分)
A
Your English teacher has introduced a play to your class. Read the play.
Characters: Benny, student, 14 years old
Peter, students, 15 years old
Susie, student, 14 years old
Grace, student, 14 years old
Time: One Sunday afternoon in autumn
Place: Sunny Park
(The four teenagers have just finished the picni