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Edison was one of the greatest scientists that greatly shaped modem society.
When he was seven, Edison's family moved from Ohio to Michigan after his father got a job there. Because of hearing problems, he had difficulty  (follow) the lessons and often ran away from school. However, he used the time (read) books and set up a laboratory in his home. But the smell from his laboratory was often so strong  his mother had to stop him from carrying out any more experiments at home.
At the age of twelve, Edison got a job on the Grand Trunk Railway. There, he made use of an abandoned (被抛弃的) car      his laboratory. During that time, he(success) developed a device (设备) that could send messages. By 1869, Edison' s inventions in telegraphy were widely accepted,     made him decide to leave the job and become a full-time(invent). Edison's most' "well-known" inventions included the electric light bulb, microphones and so on. In explaining    he could come up with so many inventions, Edison said "Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration."
Edison  (die) at the age of 84 on October 18, 1931. At the time of his death, he was still doing experiments in his laboratory in West Orange, New Jersey. He clearly enjoyed his work and lived life to         fullest.