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【题目】Albert Hofmann was a Swiss Scientist who was fascinated by nature. This led him to a career in chemistry in which he sought answers to his uncertainties. He worked at Sandoz Laboratories where he nurtured his research work, and there he made a lot of success by working with various plants and changing them into something useful. He became famous when he became the first person to produce lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) (迷幻药). In addition, he was also the first person to taste it and learn about its hallucinogenic (勾起幻觉的) effects. He was deeply connected to the nature and argued that LSD, besides being useful for psychiatry(精神病学), could also be used to promote awareness of mankind’s place in nature. However, he was disappointed that his discovery was being carelessly used as a drug for entertainment. Because of his discovery, LSD fans have fondly called him “The father of LSD”. Besides carrying out his scientific experiments, he also authored numerous books and more than 100 scientific articles. In 2007, he featured in a list of the 100 greatest living geniuses(天才), published by The Telegraph Newspaper.

Childhood & Early Life

Albert Hofmann was born in Baden, Switzerland, on January 11, 1906. He was the eldest of four children. His father was a poor toolmaker in a factory and they lived in a rented apartment. He spent much of his childhood outdoors, and grew up with a very deep connection with nature.

He had mind-blowing experiences in childhood, wherein nature was changed in magical ways that he didn’t understand. These experiences caused questions in his mind, and chemistry was the scientific field which allowed him to understand them.

He studied chemistry at Zurich University, and his main interest is the chemistry of plants and animals. At 23, he earned his Ph. D with honors.

【1】What led Albert Hofmann to a career in chemistry?

A. His nature. B. His father. C. His family. D. His interest.

【2】It’s likely that Albert Hofmann produced LSD in __________.

A. Baden B. a factory C. Sandoz Laboratories D. Zurich University

【3】From the passage, we know the discovery of LSD __________.

A. was being wrongly used

B. was not useful for psychiatry

C. made Albert Hofmann surprised

D. could change mankind’s place in nature

【4】Which can be inferred about Albert from the passage?

A. He has four brothers or sisters.

B. He has found many useful plants.

C. He lived up to more than 100 years.

D. He only concentrated on scientific experiments.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】A

【4】C

【解析】

试题分析：文章介绍了著名科学家Albert Hofmann的生平及对人类作出的巨大贡献。

【1】D细节推理题。根据第一段Albert Hofmann was a Swiss Scientist who was fascinated by nature. This led him to a career in chemistry in which he sought answers to his uncertainties.可知他对自然的浓厚兴趣开始了他的化学生涯。故选D.

【2】C细节推理题。根据第一段He worked at Sandoz Laboratories where he nurtured his research work, and there he made a lot of success by working with various plants and changing them into something useful. He became famous when he became the first person to produce lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) (迷幻药).可知在Sandoz Laboratories生产出了LSD，故选C.

【3】A推理判断题。根据However, he was disappointed that his discovery was being carelessly used as a drug for entertainment.可知LSD被一些人故意错用成娱乐药品，故选A.

【4】C推理判断题。根据Albert Hofmann was born in Baden, Switzerland, on January 11, 1906.和In 2007, he featured in a list of the 100 greatest living geniuses可知Albert Hofmann到2007年还活着，已经100多岁了。故选C.