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He is regarded as having one of the brightest minds on the planet.But outstanding astrophysicist(天体物理学家)Stephen Hawking admitted that he did not learn to read until he was eight years old.In a public lecture at the Royal Albert Hall,Professor Hawking also admitted that he was not active in studying while at Oxford University,where he studied physics,and that only the diagnosis that he might die young from motor neurone(神经元)disease made him concentrate on his work.

Professor Hawking said,"My sister Philippa could read by the age of 4 and then she was definitely brighter than me."He said that he was unexceptional at school and was never further than halfway up his class."My classwork was very untidy,and my handwriting was the despair of my teachers,"he said."But my classmates gave me the nickname Einstein,so presumably they saw signs of something better."

But he said that it was when doctors told him that he probably only had a few years to live at the age of 21 that he was galvanized into focusing on his work and a period of productivity that resulted in some of his early breakthroughs.He said,"When you are faced with the possibility of an early death,it makes you realize that life is worth living and there are lots of things you want to do."

1. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Stephen Hawking is the second Einstein in the world.
B.Stephen Hawking couldn't read at the age of 7.
C.Stephen Hawking's handwriting was once terribly bad.
D.Stephen Hawking's sister once performed much better than him.
2. What made Stephen Hawking devote himself to his work?
A.Patience.B.Knowledge.C.Disease.D.Laziness.
3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.Stephen Hawking didn't realize his dreams in physics.
B.It was possible for Hawking to face the early death.
C.The purpose of the doctor's diagnosis was to encourage him to work hard.
D.His life might be taken away by long hard work.
4. From whom did Hawking get a relatively just estimation when he was at school?
A.His sister.B.His classmates.C.His teachers.D.His parents.

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【推荐1】There have been nine secetary0generals of the United Nations (联合国秘书长) since the first one was appointed (任命) in 1946. But somehow, Kofi Annan has been the one that people tend to remember the best.

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Maybe what Annan did was more than just redefine the UN. Indeed, as Antonio Guterres, current secretary-general of the UN, said, “In many ways, Kofi Annan was the UN.”

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【推荐2】One of my wonderful memories is about a Christmas gift. Unlike other gifts, it came without wrap (包装).

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“Thank God!” I heard Mum cry.

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