Father of TV
Invention of television began in 1922 in Rigby, Idaho, the hometown of Philo Farnsworth. At the age of 16, Philo was a very shy boy. Only his science teacher, Justin Tolman, realized that Philo was a special person.
One day after school Mr. Tolman found Philo in the classroom. The boy was making drawings on the chalkboard.
“What are you doing?” Mr. Tolman asked with interest, “What are these drawings?”
“I want to invent things,” Philo answered, “and these are the drawings of one of my first inventions. I have an idea for a way of sending pictures through the air. Please, just let me tell you about it. You are the only person who can understand what I have done.” In the school library Philo had read about a man who had worked on an idea for television, but had failed. Philo was sure that his own idea was better and that he could succeed.
Mr. Tolman was not sure and asked Philo many questions about the drawings. Giving facts and figures, Philo answered every question.
In 1926, Philo sent his drawings to Washington, along with a letter asking for the patent rights on television. Since then, television has become an important business all over the world

1. 1.

   When he lived in his hometown, Philo was _______

   1. A.
      quite different from others
   2. B.
      an active boy
   3. C.
      an inventor
   4. D.
      a hard-working boy
2. 2.

   When Philo said “You are the only person who can understand what I have done.” In Paragraph 4, his mood was ________

   1. A.
      discouraged
   2. B.
      trusting
   3. C.
      guilty
   4. D.
      hopeless
3. 3.

   It took Philo ____ to invent the television

   1. A.
      2 years
   2. B.
      6 years
   3. C.
      4 years
   4. D.
      8 years
4. 4.

   When Mr. Tolman saw Philo’s drawing, he _______

   1. A.
      did not believe it was Philo’s invention
   2. B.
      believed Philo could succeed
   3. C.
      believed Philo was a special person
   4. D.
      did not believe Philo could succeed

Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, was born in 1881. His father was an art teacher. Picasso began to paint very early. He was admitted to the Royal Academy at the age of 15. After 1900, he spent much time in Paris, living there from 1904 to 1947, when he moved to the south of France.

    Throughout his career, Picasso moved from style to style with ease. He practiced sculpture, illustrated books and also showed great interest in pottery design and other fields of art.

    Picasso produced a great number of drawings during his lifetime. No later artist of the School of Paris has replaced him in international influence.

    Picasso is generally considered to be the foremost figure in 20th century French art. His paintings are now exhibited in leading European and American galleries.

The main idea of the passage is ______.

    A. Picasso is considered to be the foremost figure in the French art

    B. Picasso is a famous Spanish painter

    C. Picasso spent much time in Paris, living there from 1904 to 1947

    D. Picasso’s life and art

According to the writer, Picasso was ______.

    A. more important than any other French artist in international influence

    B. more important than any other Spanish artist in international influence

    C. the most important figure in Spain

    D. the most important figure in France

How long did he stay in Spain and France?

A. Over 19 years in Spain and the rest life in France.

B. 15 years in Spain and 43 years in Paris.

C. 15 years in Spain and the rest life in Paris.

D. He did not stay so long in Pads than in Spain.

Picasso moved from style to style with ease. It means ______.

A. he did not like only one style

B. he changed his style without difficulty

C. he liked not only sculpture, but also pottery design

D. he showed great interest in other fields of art

Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, was born in 1881. His father was an art teacher. Picasso began to paint very early. He was admitted to the Royal Academy at the age of 15. After 1900, he spent much time in Paris, living there from 1904 to 1947, when he moved to the south of France.
Throughout his career, Picasso moved from style to style with ease. He practiced sculpture, illustrated books and also showed great interest in pottery design and other fields of art.
Picasso produced a great number of drawings during his lifetime. No later artist of the School of Paris has replaced him in international influence.
Picasso is generally considered to be the foremost figure in 20th century French art. His paintings are now exhibited in leading European and American galleries.
【小题1】The main idea of the passage is ______.

Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, was born in 1881. His father was an art teacher. Picasso began to paint very early. He was admitted to the Royal Academy of Art at the age of 15. After 1900, he spent much time in Paris, living there from 1904 to 1947, when he moved to the south of France.
Throughout his career, Picasso moved from style to style with ease. He practiced sculpture, illustrated books and also showed great interest in pottery design and other fields of art.
　　Picasso produced a great number of drawings during his lifetime. No later artist of the School of Paris has replaced him in international influence.
　　Picasso is generally considered to be the foremost figure in 20th century French art. His paintings are now exhibited in leading European and American galleries.
【小题1】The main idea of the passage is _____.

Father of TV

Invention of television began in 1922 in Rigby, Idaho, the hometown of Philo Farnsworth. At the age of 16, Philo was a very shy boy. Only his science teacher, Justin Tolman, realized that Philo was a special person.

    One day after school Mr. Tolman found Philo in the classroom. The boy was making drawings on the chalkboard.

   “What are you doing?” Mr. Tolman asked with interest, “What are these drawings?”

   “I want to invent things,” Philo answered, “and these are the drawings of one of my first inventions. I have an idea for a way of sending pictures through the air. Please, just let me tell you about it. You are the only person who can understand what I have done.” In the school library Philo had read about a man who had worked on an idea for television, but had failed. Philo was sure that his own idea was better and that he could succeed.

   Mr. Tolman was not sure and asked Philo many questions about the drawings. Giving facts and figures, Philo answered every question.

   In 1926, Philo sent his drawings to Washington, along with a letter asking for the patent rights on television. Since then, television has become an important business all over the world.

1.When he lived in his hometown, Philo was _______.

A. quite different from others                B. an active boy

C. an inventor                            D. a hard-working boy

2.When Philo said “You are the only person who can understand what I have done.” In Paragraph 4, his mood was ________.

A. discouraged        B. trusting           C. guilty            D. hopeless

3.It took Philo ____ to invent the television.

A. 2 years            B. 6 years           C. 4 years           D. 8 years

4.When Mr. Tolman saw Philo’s drawing, he _______.

A. did not believe it was Philo’s invention

B. believed Philo could succeed

C. believed Philo was a special person

D. did not believe Philo could succeed