2. Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) for each of
the following questions. (1,25 pt)
Most of us think that great ideas were the result of genius thinking.
However, many of the greatest discoveries and inventions in history began
with very simple beginnings. In the 18th century, James Watt was boiling
water at home. As the water began to boil, he suddenly noticed that the
steam was pushing the lid of the kettle. From this, he created the steam
engine.
In ancient Greece time, Archimedes stepped into a bath tub and felt
that water was being pushed out when he stepped in. This is how he came
up with the idea of how to find the purity of gold. In the 17th century, Isaac
Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell and hit him on the head.
This is when he realized the pulling force of the earth - the gravity.
There are many other examples of how great ideas began with simple
beginnings. What one needs to become an inventor are careful observation
and a lot of hard work.
26. James Watt lived in
A. the 17th
century
C. the ancient Greece time
D. at home
27. Archimedes came up with the idea of how to find purity gold when
A. he was boiling water
B. he was hit by an apple
C. he suddenly noticed that the steam
D. he was stepping into the bath tub
28. Many great ideas began with
A. genius thinking
C. long time working in laboratories
inventions
B. the 18th century
B. simple beginnings
D. greatest discoveries and
29. Which of the following is NOT true of inventors?
A. They have simple thinkings.
B. They have very careful observations.
C. They work extremely hard.
D. They have simple beginnings.
30. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. James Watt, Archimedes and Isaac Newton.
B. Steam Engines, Gold and Gravity
C. Great Ideas with Simple Beginnings