The first time Luca heard the Island of Inventions, he was very young, but the wonders he heard about sounded so unbelievable to him that they were forever kept in his memory. Since then, he never stopped searching clues which might lead him to that place of wonder. He read widely to collect information.
Taking a little from here and there, he got quite a clear idea of what the Island was really like. It was a secret place, where all the great men learn and invent together. To be able to join that select club, you had to have created great inventions. Only then could you receive the invitation.
To get a chance, Luca spend the years studying and inventing. Every new idea he got, he made it into an invention, and if there were anything he didn’t understand, he would seek help. Soon he met other brilliant inventors too, and he told them of the secrets of the Island. These young inventors would likewise dream of being sent “the letter”.
As time passed, the disappointment of not being sent the letter gave rise to even greater cooperation and help between them. Their inventions soon became known throughout the world.
But no invention came.
They didn’t lose heart. They continued learning and inventing, trying to come up with better ideas. Fresh talent was added to their group. One day, Luca, already very old, was speaking with a brilliant young man who had written to join their group. Luca told the young man the secrets of the Island, and of how he was sure that they would receive an invitation. Surprised, the young inventor said: “What? You mean this isn’t really the Island of Inventions?”
It inspired Luca and he realized that his dream had become true.
小題1:Luca read widely to ________.
A．get information about the great inventions
B．get clear ideas about the island for vacations
C．seek massages about the secret club of inventions
D．get more knowledge for the benefit of his inventions
小題2:Luca and other brilliant inventors around him shared a dream of _______.
A．being great inventors of worldwide fame
B．being accepted as members of the Island of Inventions
C．being inventors envied by members of the Island of Inventions
D．being remembered for the contribution to scientific development
小題3:What is the effect of their not being given “the letter”?
A．They were disappointed, while it encouraged them to work harder.
B．They became desperate and decided to have another way of living.
C．They changed their strategy and promote their inventions publicly.
D．They gave up their dream while continued their inventions together.

小題1:C
小題2:B
小題3:A
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