He tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Very proud of his invention, he couldn't wait for the special day to come,when he would arrive at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin did as he had planned, rolling into the room playing his violin. Quite astonished,all present cast their eyes over him. Then, unexpectedly, came one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!
本文讲述了轮式滑冰创始人怎样首次使他的这项发明面世的一件趣事。
1.Merlin was considered a dreamer because he ________.
A. always dreamed while sleeping
B. invented the roller skates
C. often gave others surprises
D. had very rich imagination
答案:D。事实细节题。由第2段倒数第2句“Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams.”可知答案。
2.Merlin roller skated into the room in order to ________.
A.arrive at the party on time B.impress the party guests
C.test his new roller skatesD.make the host satisfied
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