Nylon was invented in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill. Other scientists worked with his invention and finally on 27 October 1938, nylon was introduced to the world. It was cheap and strong and immediately became successful, especially in making of ladies’ stocking. During the Second World War, the best present for many women was a pair of nylon stockings, but more important, it was used to make parachutes and tires.
Today, nylon is found in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers, … It has played an important part in our lives for over 50 years. Next year about 36 million tons of it will be manufactured.
- Nylon was introduced to the world in 1838. _________________
- Nylon was used to make stockings, parachutes and tires. _________________
- We can’t find nylon in ropes. _________________
- About 36 million tons of ropes will be manufactured next year. _________________
Read the passage again and choose the best answer.
- The main idea of the passage is about:
A. The appliance of nylon to life. B. The invention and application of nylon to life.
C. The importance of nylon. D. All are correct.
- It can be inferred from the passage that:
A. Nylon is one of the most breakthrough invention. B. Nylon has never been out of date.
C. Nylon used to be used in the past. D. Products made from nylon are good.
