文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者参观哈佛大学，感受哈佛大学里的学习氛围和建筑特色，哈佛大学是一个非常有吸引力的学习场所，作者希望有一天能去梦想中的大学——哈佛。
9 . Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.
I was pretty shocked when I first stepped into the campus. Well, it’s not even really a campus. It’s more like a district in a small town. Harvard’s main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they’re a little shabby. They don’t fit the modern idea of the university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into an ancient castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.
Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us, “You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony.” Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?
I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with singing of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.
Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers, too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.
I hope one day I’ll attend my dream school — Harvard.
1. What is this article mainly about?
| A．The author’s campus life in Harvard. | B．The academic system in Harvard. |
| C．Harvard’s old buildings. | D．The author’s impression of Harvard. |
2. Why did the author feel pretty shocked when she first stepped into Harvard?
| A．Harvard students didn’t take their graduation ceremony seriously. |
| B．The classes were held on beautiful lawns in Harvard. |
| C．Harvard mixed tradition and new technology perfectly. |
| D．Harvard has top class scientists and professors. |
3. What can we know from the article?
| A．All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century. |
| B．Graduation ceremonies are simple at Harvard. |
| C．There are no competitions at Harvard University. |
| D．Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city. |
4. According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world?
| A．Literature, arts, and law. | B．Religion, law and arts. |
| C．Literature, arts and computer science. | D．Religion, computer and literature. |
