Thomas Alva Edison was awarded more patents on inventions than any other American. When he died in 1931, Americans wondered how they could best show their respect for him. One suggestion was that the nation observe a minute or two of total blackout. All electric power would be shut off in homes, streets, and factories. Perhaps this suggested plan made Americans realize fully what Edison and his inventions mean to them. Electric power was too important to the country. Shutting it off for even a short time would have led to complete confusion. A blackout was impossible.
On the day of Edison's funeral, many people silently dimmed their lights. In this way they honored the man who had done more than anyone else to put the great force of electricity at his countrymen's fingertips.
小题1:This selection says that Thomas Edison ________.
A．was the only important American inventor
B．received the first American patent
C．received more patents than any other American
D．was the first American inventor小题2: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小题3:The suggested plan was to ________.
A．turn off the lights in factories and schools
B．observe a few minutes of total silence
C．dim all electric lights
D．shut off all electricity for a short time
小题1:Ｃ
小题2:Ｄ
小题3:Ｄ
文章介绍了美国人在爱迪生去世的时候，对他的怀念。
小题1:细节题。根据第一段第一行Thomas Alva Edison was awarded more patents on inventions than any other American.可知Edison是活的专利最多的美国人。
小题2:推理题。根据第2段On the day of Edison's funeral，可知是在他1931年去世的时候。人们纪念爱迪生。
小题3:细节题。根据文章第一段倒数2,3行Shutting it off for even a short time would have led to complete confusion.可知D正确。