Today, roller skating(滑旱冰) is easy and fun. But many years ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, people never tried skating on wheels(轮). That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making instruments. In his free time he liked to play the violin. Merlin was a man with many ideas and many dreams. People called him a dreamer

One day Merlin received an invitation to go to an important party. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think. He wanted to find a way to make a wonderful entrance(入场) at the party. Merlin had an idea. He thought that he would get a lot of attention(注意) 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 skate shoes. Merlin was very proud of them. He dreamed of arriving at the party and skating into the room while playing the violin. He was sure that everyone would be very surprised.

On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room, playing his violin. Everyone was really surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skating. He rolled on, playing the violin. Then, with all eyes on him, Merlin hit into a huge mirror on the wall. The mirror broke into many pieces with a very loud noise.

Nobody forgot Merlin's wonderful entrance after that.

1.What did Merlin like doing in the spare time?

A. Making instruments B. Going to the party

C. Playing the violin D. Doing roll skating

2.Why did people call Merlin a dreamer?

A. Because he slept and dreamed a lot

B. Because he was full of different ideas

C. Because he invented the first roller skates

D. Because he always made people's dreams come true

3.What was Merlin's problem after he rolled into the room?

A. He couldn't stop his roller-skating.

B. He couldn't get a lot of attention.

C. Everyone was surprised at him.

D. He couldn't play the violin while rolling.

4.What's the best title for the passage?

A. Joseph Merlin's Life

B. How Roller Skating Began

C. An Important Party

D. Roller Skating Is Popular

Students Volunteers Needed

Are you looking for something fun an do you want to help others in your spare time?Then join us to be a volunteer.

On October 23,from 9 am to 4 pm, Clapton Middle school will hold a music festival in the school gym. The special event will feature a variety of professional musicians and singers.

Task Time Date

Make posters 1pm-4pm October17

Setup the gym 11am-4pm October20

Help performers 9am-4pm October23

Welcome guess 10am-2pm October23

Clean up the gym 4pm-7pm October23

Students Volunteers Needed

Are you looking for something fun an do you want to help others in your spare time?Then join us to be a volunteer.

On October 23,from 9 am to 4 pm, Clapton Middle school will hold a music festival in the school gym. The special event will feature a variety of professional musicians and singers.

Task Time Date

Make posters 1pm-4pm October17

Setup the gym 11am-4pm October20

Help performers 9am-4pm October23

Welcome guess 10am-2pm October23

Clean up the gym 4pm-7pm October23

Interested students should speak to Ms. Braxton,the music teacher. Students who would like to help at the festival must have the written permission(同意书)from your parents.

1.Which of the following work should be done before the festival?

A. Setting up the gym. B. Welcoming the guests.

C. Cleaning up the gym. D. Helping the performers.

2.From the table, we can lean the following EXCEPT

A. students are welcomed to volunteer

B. volunteers can help in October

C. some work needs to be done in the evening

D. volunteers can get money after helping

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