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辽宁省铁岭市铁岭县莲花第一初级中学2024年中考学业水平考试英语模拟试卷
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Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Beil. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
In fact, an Italian named Antonio Meucci was officially recognized(认定)as me inventor a few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasn't he known for his invention at the time?
Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied engineering and drawing. During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}When two places were connected with wire, people in those places could hear each other talk.
In 1850, Meucci and his wife, Ester, moved to New York. Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}To solve this problem, he connected metal cables between his home and his workshop. This way, they could talk to each other conveniently.
Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer was heard through the wires.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Even worse. Meucci never applied for a patent(专利)on his invention. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working on the same idea and in 1876 the patent for the telephone was given to him.
In 2002, more than a century after Meucci's death, his work was finally recognized by the government. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
A. He discovered that sound could travel through metal cables. B. However, he wasn't the first person to think of the idea. C. Unluckily, only a few people attended this talk. D. He will now be known all over the world as the telephone's inventor. E. He needed to keep in touch with her at all times. |
March is famous for Lei Feng Day and Tree Planting Day. Both of them are aimed to show humans' kindness and friendship. It's a way to show others how much they matter.
So this year, why not think about the different ways that you can show some extra kindness? Helping other people is guaranteed to make you feel happy, and here are a few easy ways to spread some love.
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You don't have to spend money or buy gifts to show old people that they're important. Giving your time is also really valuable. You could help at a fundraising(筹备资金)event, have a weekly video call with a grandparent and look after them when they feel lonely.
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Charities work hard to raise money so that they can help people. So dropping some spare coins into a donation box or sponsoring a friend or family member can make a big difference. Don't forget, you can also donate clothes and toys that you've grown out of to your local charity shop.
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People always notice a thoughtful or considerate act, whether it's sharing your sweets or making a cup of tea for your grown-ups. Small acts of kindness are a great way to make people feel special.
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Sometimes we all need a few extra helping hands. Perhaps you could help a younger brother or sister with their homework, wash an elderly neighbor's car or offer to collect up books at the end of lesson. It might only take a few minutes, but it could make a big difference to someone's day.
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According to the text, what will you do to help an old man if he lives alone? (不超过30词) {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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