Cover of the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 2

The key answer of exercise 6

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 1 - Presentation and practice 2 for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 2 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Who invented the telephone and the gramophone? Which is the most incredible invention, according to you?

Answer

  • The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish-born inventor, scientist, and teacher. He is credited with obtaining the first US patent for the invention of the telephone in 1876.
  • The gramophone, also known as a phonograph, was invented by Thomas Edison, an American inventor, and businessman. Edison developed the phonograph in 1877, and it became one of his most significant inventions.

Sample Answer

  • As for the most incredible invention, it's challenging to single out just one, as different inventions have had profound impacts on society in various ways.
  • The telephone revolutionized communication, connecting people across distances.
  • Similarly, the gramophone transformed the way we experience and enjoy music.
  • The significance of inventions often depends on personal perspectives and the specific context in which they are considered.

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