. Thomas Alva Edison was awarded more patents on inventions than any other Ameri

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Thomas Alva Edison was awarded more patentson inventions than any other American. When he died in 1931, Americans wonderedhow they could best show their respect for him. One suggestion was that thenation observe a minute or two of total blackout. All electric power would beshut off in homes, streets, and factories. Perhaps this suggested plan madeAmericans realize fully what Edison and his inventions mean to them. Electricpower was too important to the country. Shutting it off for even a short timewould have led to complete confusion. A blackout was impossible.

On the day of Edison's funeral, many peoplesilently dimmed their lights. In this way they honored the man who had donemore than anyone else to put the great force of electricity at his countrymen'sfingertips.

55．This selection says that Thomas Edison ________.

A．was the only important American inventor  B．received the first Americanpatent

C．received more patents than any other American  D．was the first American inventor

56．People decided to honor Edison when ________.

A．he made the first electric light   B．electric power was 100 years

C．the country realized electricity's importance  D．he died in 1931

57．The suggested plan was to ________.

A．turn off the lights in factories and schools  B．observe a few minutes of totalsilence

C．dim all electric lights   D．shut off all electricity for a short time

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【答案】

55---57   CDD

【解析】略