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Harvard University(哈佛大学)

Harvard university is the oldest university in America. It was started in 1636. Two years later, a young priest (牧师) named John Harvard died. He left his books and a lot of land to the university. Then, the university changed its name to Harvard.

At first, Harvard was very small. Slowly, it became bigger and bigger. The medical school started in 1782. In 1908, the business school opened. Now, Harvard students can study many different things.

Many famous people studied at Harvard. US presidents, writers, business people and other important people were once students there. Now people from all over the world go to Harvard for their education.

1.Harvard is the oldest university in ______.

A.Australia B.America C.China D.Britain.

2.Why did the university change its name to Harvard?

A.Apriest told them to change the name. B.John Harvard was the first teacher.

C.John Harvard gave the university books and land. D.Somebody gave the university a lot of money.

3.When did John Harvard die? In _______.

A.1635 B.1636 C.1637 D.1638

4.The business school ______ .

A.was started by John Harvard B.came before the medical school

C.opened over 100 years ago D.was Harvard’s first school

5.The article does not say _____ were Harvard students.

A.American presidents B.writers C.business people D.artists

6.Which of the following statement is true?

A.Harvard was the first university in America. B.Harvard only has students fromAmerica.

C.The university was always called Harvard. D.There are very few different classes at Harvard.

Chinese-American film maker Ang Lee won the Academy Awards(奥斯卡金像奖) for best director for his Life of Pi (《少年派的奇幻漂流》)in February 2013. It’s the________Oscar for Lee, the first was in 2005.

In a case of history repeating itself, Ang Lee won the_______________director Oscar at this Academy Awards, beating Steven Spielberg as he did back in 2005.

Lee is the first and only Asian_______who has won the best director Oscar twice. It is closely related to______hard work and willpower(毅力).

Before he started shooting Life of Pi, the film version of Yann Martel’s prize-winning novel, many famous directors said the film was_______difficult to shoot and thought it was impossible. However, Lee was not afraid of_____the challenge. He tried his best to make the film, and it_______ him four years to let it hit the big screen.

“I never make movies because I’m doing a job. I make them because I’m doing_______ I like, ” he said. “I read Life of Pi when it first ______and I was fascinated by it. ”________ his hard work and love for film-making, Lee has become so successful.

1.A.first B.second C.third D.fourth

2.A.good B.better C.best D.well

3.A.teacher B.doctor C.actor D.director

4.A.my B.your C.their D.his

5.A.so B.too C.such D.very

6.A.take B.to take C.taking D.taken

7.A.spent B.paid C.cost D.took

8.A.something B.anything C.everything D.nothing

9.A.came up B.came over C.put up D.came out

10.A.Because B.Because of C.Although D.Unless

Nurses work long hours and they do a difficult job. Some hospitals in Europe,the USA and Japan use robots to help nurses and doctors now.

Robots can take things to different parts of the hospital. They can carry people and things to different places.They can also give food,drinks and medicine. It’s very important for a hospital to be clean.People can't go into small places but robots can. They can clean every part of the hospital.

But can robots really be nurses? Here are some opinions from different people.

Linda

Robots can do a lot of things They can do difficult and dirty jobs. They can remember a lot of information. They never feel tired, so they can work 24 hours a day. Nurses are important but we can also use robots in the hospital.

Leo

It's OK for robots to clean and move things. But bow can a robot look after a person? It can't smile or be friendly because it doesn't have feelings, so I think a robot can not be a nurse.

Mike

Your next nurse could be a robot. They can successfully learn human behavior(行为) and help doctors in operating (手术) rooms. This future may not be as far away as we think.

1.What does the writer think of nurses' work?

A.Easy B.Relaxing C.Boring D.Hard

2.Who thinks robots can be nurses?

A.Linda and Leo B.Linda and Mike C.Leo and Mike D.Only Leo

3.Which of the following things CAN'T robots do in the hospital according to the reading?

A.Clean every part of the hospital. B.Give food and medicine to people.

C.Share their feelings with people. D.Move things for people if there is a need.

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