I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began______I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.

One day in fourth grade, our______gave us a project in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. _______I chose 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 ____! I like the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly printed 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______a model plane I made. Later, we found a______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______. 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______a better way to do a simple job. His guiding hands, together with my______ in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.

1.A. before B. after C. when D. until

2.A. parent B. teacher C. inventor D. engineer

3.A. Easily B. Finally C. Safely D. Quickly

4.A. lights B. projects C. suggestions D. inventions

5.A. mistook B. refused C. chose D. encouraged

6.A. with B. about C. into D. from

7.A. different B. similar C. large D. small

8.A. work B. fail C. come D. end

9.A. looking at B. looking for C. looking after D. looking through

10.A. habit B. story C. interest D. plan

Passage 2

Did you know that about 55% of communication is not using languages, so in fact, our bodies are actually saying more than our words. I find that the key to a successful conversation in any language is to speak to people not only in their spoken language but also with the body language they know best.

Britain is considered as a"non-touch"country, so personal space is very important. In a formal (正式的)situation, they would often greet each other by shaking hands. Informally, British friends would greet with a hug but hardly ever would greet with a kiss on the cheek(面颊)!

But in the south of Italy, and in many different parts of the world, people usually greet with two kisses on the cheek, use a lot of hand signs and often touch each other. In other words, little personal space is left between people when communicating. Sometimes you may find yourself not knowing what hand signs to use when expressing (表达) yourself. However, what you do know for sure is that using body language would make yourself get more chances to be loved by Italians and fully immerse yourself in their culture. To communicate very well, here are some body language tips in Italy.

※ Different signs: Try to use your head, arms and hands more.

※ Facial expressions: Always smile at people! Smiling is the most powerful way to show friendliness.

※ Eye contact(交流): Eyes are the windows to the heart.

※ Personal space: Keeping the distance is considered as being unfriendly.

1.In a formal situation, the British people usually greet each other with_________.

A.a handshake B.a polite bow C.a kiss on the cheek D.a warm hug

2.The writer uses Britain and Italy as examples to show________

A.people all over the world greet in the same way

B.Italians are more friendly than the British people

C.keeping personal space is important in any country

D.people in different countries use different body languages

3.The underlined part"fully immerse yourself" probably means “________”.

A.feel amazed B.enter deeply

C.satisfy yourself D.learn by yourself

4.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.What body language means B.When in Rome, do as Romans do

C.How to start a friendly talk D.Body language makes a better communication

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