Passage 64 Ordinary people can also invent things
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[新素养] Many people think only a genius(天才) can make inventions. That is not right. Ordinary people, like you and me, can also invent things.
William Addis was from London. One day, he wanted to clean his teeth. He took a small bone, made some holes in it, and then put small bristles(刷子毛) in the holes. He made a toothbrush. He used it to clean his teeth. Soon, other people asked him for the toothbrushes. He helped more and more people keep their teeth clean.
You can invent things, too. They don't have to be big. Small inventions can also make our life easier and better. Take action! Believe you will be a little inventor.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。
() 1. Where was William Addis from?
A. The US. B. The UK. C. China.
() 2. What did William Addis invent?
A. Pencils. B. Chopsticks. C. Toothbrushes.
() 3. William Addis invented the toothbrush because he wanted to .
A. clean his teeth B. be a genius C. invent things
() 4. What didn't William Addis use to make the toothbrush?
A. A bone. B. Teeth. C. Bristles.
() 5. 新考法 主旨大意 What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The inventions are big and great.
B. It is easy for William Addis to invent things.
C. Ordinary people can be inventors.

1. B 由短文第二段第一句可知,威廉·艾迪斯来自伦敦,伦敦在英国。
2. C 通读短文第二段可知,威廉·艾迪斯发明了牙刷。
3. A 由短文第二段第二句可知,威廉·艾迪斯想清洁牙齿,所以他发明了牙刷。
4. B 由短文第二段第三句可知,威廉·艾迪斯用一根骨头和刷子毛做了牙刷。
5. C 通读短文可知,这篇文章主要说明了普通人也可以成为发明家。