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Two "stolen"
notebooks written by Charles Darwin were returned to Cambridge University,
nearly 22 years after they went missing. The notebooks included the scientist's
famous Tree of Life sketch(草图) and were
believed to have been taken in November 2000. Both notebooks were returned to
the library in their original file boxes, and included a printed message which
read, "Librarian—Happy Easter... X".
Speaking to the BBC,
Cambridge University's librarian Dr Jessica Gardner said she felt "joyous"
at their return. Initially, librarians had thought the notebooks had been
misplaced by staff. After various checks through the years, head librarian Dr
Gardner eventually reported the notebooks as stolen to the police in 2020.
Dr Gardner was also
worried that the notebooks might have taken a lifetime or longer to come back. "I
thought it might take years. My sense of relief at the notebooks' safe return
is profound and almost impossible to adequately express. I was heartbroken to
learn of their loss and my joy at their return is immense."
"There have been
tears," she added. "And I think there still will be, because we are
not over the emotional roller coaster. It means so much to us to have these
home."
According to Dr
Gardner, Cambridge University Libraries will be pulling the notebooks on
display this summer, as part of the upcoming exhibition Darwin In Conversation,
which opens oil July 9.
(1)
Who "stole" the notebooks?
A . A library staff member.
B . A scientist researching Darwin.
C . Dr Jessica Gardner.
D . Someone we don't know.
(2)
We can learn from the first paragraph that ______.
A . the police found the "thief" from the message
B . the notebooks were damaged to some degree
C . the notebooks are very valuable documents
D . the notebooks were "stolen" during the Easter
(3)
What does Dr Gardner think of the return of the notebooks?
A . It's thrilling and risky.
B . It's hard but worthwhile.
C . It's unexpected while joyful.
D . It's sceptical and unbelievable.
(4)
What is the best title for this passage?
A . Notebooks that Reflects Charles Darwin's Genius
B . Darwin's Notebooks Found in Cambridge University
C . Charles Darwin' Notebooks Returned after 22 Years
D . Darwin In Conversation, an Exhibition You Can't Miss
答案: D
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