Question

Stanford University, which was established between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated（致力于） to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in the world.

Stanford that was once a horse farm belonging to Jane and Leland is still known as "the Farm." Living at Stanford brings surprises and new experiences every day.

Stanford welcomes more than 150,000 visitors every year. Whether you live in the neighborhood or are coming from far away, we look forward to seeing you here on the Farm.

John Hennessy, President of Stanford University, says, "We can't predict, but we can make sure that our students will be the most knowledgeable of leaders, that they will make a difference and that they will creatively and skillfully guide the next century of progress and excellence."

1.Stanford University was set up in the center of __________.

A. San Francisco B. San Jose

C. a horse farm D. California’s Silicon Valley

2.Living at Stanford, it will bring you surprises and _________ every day.

A. solutions to challenges

B. leaders in the world

C. new experiences

D. great progress

3.According to John Hennessy, students of Stanford University will probably__________.

A. build San Francisco

B. play with visitors

C. raise horses on the Farm

D. become the most knowledgeable of leaders

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.C

3.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文介绍了世界著名大学之一，斯坦福大学。本文介绍了斯坦福大学的起源和优势，斯坦福大学的校长承诺他们的学校可以为我们培养出一批优秀的人才，他们的学生将会是知识最为渊博的带队人。

1.细节理解题。根据文章第一行Stanford University, which was established between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley,“斯坦福大学建立在旧金山和圣何塞之间，位于加利福尼亚州的硅谷中心。”可知答案，故选D。

2.细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句话Living at Stanford brings surprises and new experiences every day.“斯坦福的大学生活会带给你惊喜和新的经历。”可知答案，故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第一行We can't predict, but we can make sure that our students will be the most knowledgeable of leaders,“我们不能预测未来，但是我们可以确信我们的学生将会是知识最渊博的带队人。”可知答案，故选D。

考点：文化类短文阅读。