1. (2022·牡丹模拟) 听下面一段短文，短文后有五道小题。从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

1. （1） What was Edison's job in New York?

   A . Teaching. B . Washing cars. C . Fixing machines.
3. （2） Why did the boss give the money to Edison?

   A . Because he didn't want Edison to leave. B . Because he liked Edison's new machines. C . Because Edison worked really hard.
5. （3） How much money did the boss give Edison?

   A . $4, 000. B . $40, 000. C . $14, 000.
7. （4） What did Edison use the money to do?

   A . To help the poor. B . To build a shop. C . To buy some machines.
9. （5） When did Alexander Bell invent the telephone?

   A . In 1876. B . In 1867. C . In 1866.