1. 听短文，回答问题。

1. （1） Where was Edison born?

   A . In Britain. B . In Canada. C . In America.
3. （2） What was Edison's first job?

   A . A newsboy. B . A waiter. C . A reporter.
5. （3） How old was Edison when he died?

   A . 82. B . 83. C . 84.
7. （4） What does the speaker think of Edison's inventions?

   A . They changed people's lives. B . Few people knew them. C . They were useless to people.