1 . Darwin, the world-famous scientist, developed a habit in his later years that seldom changed, even when guests were present. The following shows his daily schedule during that time.

Time	Activities
7:00 a.m.	got up and took a short walk
7:45	a.m. had breakfast alone
8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m.	worked in his study (He considered this period his best working time.)
9:30a.m.—10:30am.	went to the sitting room and read letters
12:00	had a walk, starting with a visit to the greenhouse, the number of times depending on his health, usually alone or with a dog
12:45 p.m.	had lunch with the family; read The Times and answered letters
3:00 p.m.	rested on the sofa in his bedroom and listened to a novel read by his wife
4:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m.	worked in his study, clearing up matters of the day
6:00 p.m.	rested again in the bedroom with his wife reading aloud
7:30 p.m.	had tea while the family were having dinner
10:00 p.m.	went to bed

1. According to Darwin, what was the best time to work?

A．8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m.	B．9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
C．10:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.	D．4:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m.

2. How long did Darwin work in his study every day?

A．Four and a half hours.	B．Three hours.
C．Two and a half hours.	D．Two hours.

3. What can we learn about Darwin from this passage?

A．He was very ill.	B．He ate meals a day.
C．He disliked reading.	D．He lived regular (有规律的) life.