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Kids are natural inventors. They often create amazing things from simple ideas. Here are a few examples that might make you wonder, "Why didn't I think of that?"

Popsicles

Popsicles were invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905. He forgot a drink of juice and left it with a stick in it outside on a cold night. The next day it was ice. Because of this he couldn't drink it any more, but he could eat it. It tasted good! These ice sticks became popular among kids at school in summer because they were delicious and helped them stay cool. More than a hundred years passed, and popsicles are still one of the best summer treats!

Earmuffs

When 15-year-old Chester Greenwood was ice-skating in Farmington, Maine, in 1873, his ears were so cold that he couldn't bear it. Although he tried covering his head in a scarf, it was not comfortable. After some thinking, Greenwood made wire into two circles and asked his grandmother to sew fur on them. He then connected them with a steel headband and the first earmuffs were invented!

Crayon holders

When 11-year-old Cassidy Goldstein needed crayons for a school project, she had a hard time because there were so many small or broken ones. She found some small clear plastic tubes at home. Although the tiny tubes were usually filled with water to keep flowers fresh, she found that they fit tightly around the crayons. She was now able to hold them easily. This is how she invented Crayon Holders.

Wristies

While some kids just complain when snow gets in their mittens and their hands get wet, 10-year-old Kathryn Gregory decided to do something about it. She created the first pair of Wristies as she wanted to keep her wrists warm and dry. Wristies are long gloves with no fingers and they are worn under your mittens and coat. They can also be worn alone. They help you when you work in the cold because your hands stay warm while you use your fingers. She also started a business, with her parents' help, which she still runs today.

All these inventions have one thing in common—____. If they can do it, you can do it, too! 

1. （1） In which order does the writer introduce the inventions?

   ①    ② ③    ④

   A . ①③②④ B . ①③④② C . ③①②④ D . ③①④②
3. （2） What's an example of Chester's creative mind?

   A . He found some small clear plastic tubes to hold crayons easily. B . He used a steel headband to connect the two circles with fur on them. C . Though it was cold, he thought people would like popsicles in summer. D . He designed the long gloves with no fingers to keep wrists warm and dry.
5. （3） Which of the following can be put in the "____" in the last paragraph?

   A . the kids were quite helpful B . they were invented in winter C . the ideas came from science class D . the kids tried to solve problems in life
7. （4） How did the writer introduce each invention?

   A . By comparing or contrasting. B . By showing time. C . By listing numbers. D . By showing cause and effect.