Задание 4. Заполните пропуски, изменив слова справа
1. His could not be used to protect tall buildings during a
storm.
DISCOVER
2. This became very popular because it gave off much
heat.
INVENT
3. He persuaded the to try locomotives. DIRECT
4. The of the colliery bought some engines and began
to experiment for himself.
OWN
5. Samuel Morse was the pioneer of the most widely used electrical in the world today.
COMMUNICATE
6. What he needed was a lamp. SAFE
7. Franklin’s about natural phenomena can be observed
from his boyhood.
CURIOUS
8. At that time people were afraid of lightning. TERRIBLE
9. One day he brought a new to the laboratory. TRANSMIT

1. The word "discover" means to find or uncover something that was previously unknown. In this context, it means that "his" (the person mentioned) couldn't find or uncover a way to protect tall buildings during a storm.

2. The word "invent" means to create or come up with something new. In this context, it means that "this" (not specified) became very popular because it created or produced a lot of heat.

3. The word "direct" means to guide or lead someone or something. In this context, it means that "he" (not specified) persuaded the "the" (not specified) to try locomotives by guiding or leading them towards that decision.

4. The word "own" means to possess or have something as one's personal property. In this context, it means that "the" (not specified) of the colliery (a coal mine and its buildings) bought some engines and started experimenting for himself/herself, indicating that the owner now possesses or has those engines.

5. The phrase "communicate" means to exchange information or messages with others. In this context, it means that Samuel Morse, who is considered a pioneer or leading figure, introduced the most widely used electrical method of exchanging information or messages in the world today.

6. The word "safe" means free from harm, danger, or risk. In this context, it means that what he needed was a lamp that was free from harm, danger, or risk.

7. The word "curious" means wanting to know or learn more about something. In this context, it means that Franklin's curiosity or desire to know more about natural phenomena can be observed from his boyhood (childhood).

8. The word "terrible" means causing extreme fear or dread. In this context, it means that at that time, people were extremely afraid of lightning, considering it to be something that caused extreme fear or dread.

9. The word "transmit" means to send or transfer something from one place to another. In this context, it means that one day he brought a new (not specified) item to the laboratory that could send or transfer something from one place to another.