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We know that Edison invented the record player, the light bulb, and many other things.<br />He developed the first practical light bulb in 1879, and it allowed people to do many things<br />in the evening. In addition, his invention of the record player was so great<br />that President Hayes asked him to go to the White House to show him how it worked.<br />They stayed up past three in the morning to play with the new machine,<br />even waking the first lady up to share the fun. Edison could think of an idea, draw it out on a<br />paper, take it to his machine shop, and see his idea turn into an invention. He was able to do<br />things in a week that would take other people three months. Edison's invention factory made<br />it possible for him to make his dream come true. His inventions made him famous all over the world,<br />and he was one of the greatest inventors in the world.<br />We know that Edison invented the record player, the light bulb, and many other things.<br />He developed the first practical light bulb in 1879, and it allowed people to do many things<br />in the evening. In addition, his invention of the record player was so great that President Hayes<br />asked him to go to the White House to show him how it worked. They stayed up past three in the<br />morning to play with the new machine, even waking the first lady up to share the fun.<br />Edison could think of an idea, draw it out on a paper, take it to his machine shop,<br />and see his idea turn into an invention. He was able to do things in a week that would take<br />other people three months. Edison's invention factory made it possible for him to make his<br />dream come true. His inventions made him famous all over the world, and he was one of the greatest<br />inventors in the world.

1. （1） When did Edison invent the light bulb?

   A . In 1879. B . In 1789. C . In 1897.
3. （2） Why did President Hayes ask Edison to go to the White House?    

   A . Because he wanted Edison to show him how the record player worked. B . Because Edison did something wrong. C . Because something was wrong with his record player.
5. （3） What tune did they stay up?    

   A . Past three in the morning. B . Past two in the morning. C . Past one in the morning.
7. （4） How did Edison's invention factory help Edison?    

   A . It made him popular. B . It helped him make his dream come true. C . It helped him make money.
9. （5） What does the woman talk about?    

   A . Edison's inventions. B . Edison's family. C . Edison.