英语翻译

题目

英语翻译
我就想问一下,如果不对需要怎么改?
The first step was found the background information of the petroleum industry.
我现在纠结于“was found”,可以这么写吗?
The first step was found the background and
potential of the petroleum industry
The first step was found the background and
potential of the petroleum industry

答案

was 后面要加to, 强调目的是~ ~