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Would you agree with the statement that a dream is born from a simple idea?
Back in the 19th century, two brothers had an idea which finally became their dream. And their 1 has deeply influenced human society. On 17 December 1903, at 10:35 a.m., the Wright brothers (Wilbur and Orville) achieved their dream. They flew the world’s first power-driven, heavier-than-air machine in the air, a 2 invention in human history.
The dream started with an idea that was 3 in their minds by a toy given to them by their father. This simple toy, made of bamboo, wood and rubber bands (橡皮筋), fascinated (使着迷) the Wright brothers and inspired their lifelong interest in human flight.
The Wright brothers were great thinkers. They enjoyed 4 new things. At first, they recycled broken parts and opened their own printing office. Their interest moved to bicycles and in 1893, they opened the Wright Cycle Company where they 5 and repaired bicycles. But Wilbur set his mind on something more exciting. He decided to pursue (追求) flying.
The brothers 6 many hours researching, testing their machines and making improvements. With determination and patience, they achieved their dream in 1903.
The next time you see an airplane or travel on one, remember 7 it all started. A simple idea was formed in the minds of two young men who did not finish high school. In fact, many people of that time had trouble 8 that the brothers achieved what they wanted.
What idea or ideas are you working on? Have you said you can’t do this or that because you are not a scientist? Have you limited yourself by saying you are not 9 enough?
Since the introduction of the first personal computers, we have been able to do many things more 10. With a supercomputer in your mind and the personal computer at your fingertips, your dream can be achieved. First, give birth to that dream with an idea—a simple idea that any of us can conceive (设想)!
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