Question

    Now, in the 21st century, there are lots of great inventions.1. However, while we are enjoying these, we should never forget those who devoted themselves to making people's life better in the 20th century.

2. Like many other famous inventors, they had failed many times. However, they never gave up —even though almost no one was interested in what they were doing. For many times, they risked their lives to test their airplane. Finally, after lots of calculations and improvements, they succeeded.

3. The invention led to a quantum leap in human history. From then on, better and safer airplanes have been invented and long flights have become increasingly convenient and comfortable. Their around­the­world trips have become a reality. Without the Wright brothers, we might still have to spend days, weeks or even months travelling to distant places today.

The Wright brothers have also inspired generations of people to make great achievements in their own fields. China, for example, had to depend on the Western countries for their large airplanes. Of course, our country didn't want to continue that way forever. With the same adventurous spirit as that of the Wright brothers, Chinese people kept trying and made great progress. Today, China has its own large airplanes.4.

Thanks to the Wright brothers, humans realized the dream of flying. Till today, their experiences still have a great influence on young people.5. I think they are among the greatest people of the 20th century.

A.That's an important step forward.

B.The result of their work shocked the world.

C.In 1903, the Wright brothers invented the airplane.

D.They inspire young people to realize their own dreams.

E.We enjoy a lot of convenience, thanks to the latest technology.

Answer

1.E

2.C

3.B

4.A

5.D

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了莱特兄弟发明飞机的故事，以及他们的发明精神给世人带来的影响。

1. 根据下句“However, while we are enjoying these, we should never forget those...”可知此处是与我们所享受的东西有关的信息。结合备选项可知E项符合语境。故选E。

2. 根据下句“Like many other famous inventors, they had failed many times.”可知此处引出莱特兄弟发明了飞机。结合备选项可知C项符合语境。故选C。

3. 根据上文莱特兄弟成功了以及下句“The invention led to a quantum leap in human history.”可知此处与这项发明问世以后人们对此的态度有关。结合备选项可知B项符合语境。故选B。

4. 根据上句“Today, China has its own large airplanes.”可知此处是说中国取得了巨大进步。结合备选项可知A项符合语境。故选A。

5. 根据上句“Till today, their experiences still have a great influence on young people.”可知此处与他们的经历对年轻人的影响有关。结合备选项可知D项符合语境。故选D。