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Michael Faraday was the son of a blacksmith. There were four
children in his family and, with his father often ill and unable to work, Michael
Faraday had to earn his living from an early age. This meant little or no
schooling. However, the family belonged to a religious group, and Faraday
learnt to read and write at Sunday School.
When he was only fourteen, Faraday found a job as a
bookbinder(装订工).He
used to read the books he was given to bind and he became very interested in
the scientific books, particularly the ones about electricity. His interest
soon took a practical path and he began conducting his own experiments. These
were very basic because Faraday had to make all of his equipment himself.
However, he was very careful and kept a clear written record of all his
findings.
One day he was given an entrance ticket to the Royal
Institute chemistry lecture, given by Humphry Davy. Determined to work for this
great scientist, he sent Davy a job application and included his laboratory
reports on the experiments he had carried out. In 1813 Davy offered Faraday a
job as one of his laboratory assistants. Faraday learnt quickly and soon was
recognized as a very able analytical chemist. Later he went to work at the
Royal Institute.
Michael Faraday was, perhaps, the greatest practical
scientist of the 19th century. As a chemist, he discovered the benzene(苯),which
is now the focal point of chemical study. He also proved the relationship
between electricity and chemical bonding(化学键合).As a physicist, he invented the dynamo,
which led to the later invention of the electric motor. He also discovered the
effect of magnetism(磁)on light rays.
(1)
Why did Faraday attend Sunday School?
A . He had to work for a bookbinder at weekdays.
B . He hoped to read many of the scientific books there.
C . He would like to learn religious knowledge.
D . His family couldn't afford his normal school education.
(2)
When working as a bookbinder, Faraday ______.
A . published his great findings on electricity
B . made his own equipment for his experiments
C . read many books by Humphry Davy
D . gained his fame as a practical scientist
(3)
In order to get a chance to work for Davy, Faraday ______.
A . bought tickets to attend Davy's lecture
B . sent his experiment reports to Davy
C . went to the Royal Institute to visit Davy
D . offered to do laboratory work for free
(4)
Which of the following is the right order of Faraday's life? a. A laboratory assistant. b. A student of Sunday School. c. A bookbinder. d. An analytical chemist.
A . abcd
B . bcda
C . bcad
D . cbad
答案: D
B
B
C