How often did Edison create something new?

How did Thomas Edison light up the world?

Read the passage and answer the questions

Thomas A. Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11th, 1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months. His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly self-educated. His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young age.

Thomas Alve Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Although the electric light seems to be the most useful, it was not his only invention. He also invented the record player, the motion picture camera, and over 1,200 other things. About every two weeks he created something new.

He worked 16 out of every 24 hours. Sometimes he worked so intensely that his wife had reminded him to sleep and eat.

Thomas Edison died at the age of 84 on October 18th , 1931, at his estate in West Orange, New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that improved the quality of life all over the world.

My friend failed his exam ............... his laziness.

Ride your bike ............ or you will cause an accident.

We are worried about the _________ of the fresh water for the world’s population.

We enjoy learning English _________ we find it very difficult.

He got wet _________ he forgot his umbrella.

The teacher divided the students _________ four groups.

We need stronger laws to protect the _________ .

Henry’s mother has just gone abroad. _________ , he has to look after himself.

I think we should use electricity _________ to save money.

Write A, B, C, or D which best completes the sentences

Tom suggested _________ to eat.

I am disappoint (A) that my son didn't win (B) the first prize in (C) the speaking (D) contest.

Please remember (A) buying (B) me a magazine (C) on (D) your way home.

We are going camping (A) this weekend, so (B) we ask her to look (C) for (D) our dog.

We should try to (A) conserving (B) energy in (C) our house (D).

Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English

 I think you should replace (A) those ordinary bulbs with (B) saving energy (C) ones.(D)

The energy can be stored for a number of days; so on (11)_________ days you can use solar energy, too.

Choose the, word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage

Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective (7)_________ of power that doesn’t cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy (8)_________ our Sun. This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the (9) _________ population. Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house and the Sun’s energy is used (10) _________ water. The energy can be stored for a number of days; so on (11)_________ days you can use solar energy, too.

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What does the word "advantages" in line 16 mean?

Which of the following is NOT a traditional source of energy?

What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?

What does the word "they" in line 5 refer to?

Read the text and choose the best answer to the following questions by circling A, B, C or D.

Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar panels and the sun! Solar panels can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to break down. Solar panels are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar panels require large area to work effectively. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil, and gas. This is because solar panels are expensive. 

Water_______ is a big problem in modern life. (POLLUTE)             

We are_______ in environmental problems. (INTEREST)

If we going on throwing trash, the environment will be polluted.

Choose one of the mistake in each sentence.

 I suggest we should helping elderly people and war invalids with their housework.

Remember to_______ off the TV when there is noone in the room.

Miss Lan was not only tired _______ hungry.