Comic：Benjamin Franklin
【明報專訊】“ Eason: Which one should I insert first? ”
“ MoMo: Stop! ”
“ Pat: What are you going to do? ”
“ Eason: I'm doing an experiment, just like what Benjamin Franklin did. He flew a kite to bring lightning from the sky. ”
“ MoMo: It's dangerous! ”
“ Eason: Sigh. You don't have the scientific spirit. ”
“ MoMo: I hope you won't get an electric shock. ”
◆Know more
Benjamin Franklin (around 1706 - 1790) was one of the founders of the United States but he is also well-known for being a scientist, an inventor, a writer and a politician. Although he did not receive a lot of formal education, he learned by himself from books.
When he grew older, he owned a newspaper publisher. Soon, he made a name for himself because of his essays in the newspaper.
Not only did he play an important role in establishing the country, but he also founded the first public library in the USA. As a scientist and an inventor, he made inventions and discoveries in the areas of electricity, light, etc.
■English highway﹕To make a name for oneself
'To make a name for oneself ' is an idiom which means 'to become famous'.
e.g. He made a name for himself as a painter when he was only 16.
She made a name for herself by being a writer.
■Glossary
formal (adj) 正式的
essay (n) 短文
establish (v) 成立
electricity (n) 電
[Smarties' Power English 第312期]
