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The Invention of the telephone
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; ^' t' r C. ^5 c$ k In the nineteenth century, the invention of the telegraph made it possible to send noises, signals, and even music over wires from one place to another. However, the human voice __1__ this way. Many inventors tried to find a __2__ to send a voice over wires, and in 1876 some of their efforts were crowned with success. ___3___ American inventors, Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray, __4__ at almost the same time. The United States Supreme Court finally had to decide which of the two __5__ the first inventor of the telephone. The Court decided __6__ Bell's favor.
9 q2 a. t- w/ S4 [ n Born in Edinbrug, Scotland, Bell grew up in a family __7__ was very interested in teaching people to speak. His grandfather had been an actor who left __8__ to teach elocution; his father was a teacher __9__ deaf-mutes learn how to speak., j, w% X1 u7 E/ ~; B# ~
However, probably none of the __10__ inventions gave Bell the same feeling of triumph __11__ he had on the day when he spilled some acid from his batteries. It was after he had worked for months to find ways to send something more __12__metallic twangs over the wires. Thinking Watson, __13__, was in the next room, Bell called, "Mr.Watson, __14__. I want you." Watson was not in the next room. He was down in his laboratory, __15__ to the receiver. To Watson's surprise, he heard the words perfectly. He ran to tell Bell the news: the wires had carried Bell's voice perfectly.8 Y4 G C* ~& s. F
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1. A) had never traveled B) never had traveled
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2. A) solution B) key C) way D) mean
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5. A) was B) to be C) being D) having been
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8. A) a theatre B) theatre C) theatres D) the treatre
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11. A) like B) to C）which D) as
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15. A) besides B) beside C) next D) by
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PASSAGE 2
h* \+ }6 e2 P' v3 \Cultural Difference
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/ i3 T8 l; G' R: E, S People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it Most Americans ___1___ out of the country and have very ___2___ experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous, friendly and open, and enjoy ___3___ new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names ___4___ most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that ___5___ you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will __6__ your honesty and try not to take you uncomfortable again. And you'll all __7__ something about another culture!
- H5 q- x) A4 Z" e# i( G) F- t- @3 w Many travelers find __8__ easier to meet people in the U.S. than in other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over __9__ they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be __10__. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just __11__ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends __12__ people in the U.S.." [ s) k' J* s# t! d0 I" k4 B
If and when you __13__ American friends, they will probably __14__ introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud __15__ you, it's probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!* J1 g& A) R' I! @0 l- b. n9 K
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1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never
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5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making
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7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study
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