Braxton Moral walked across the stage at his high school in Ulysses, Kansas, as a graduate. Soon after that, the 17-year-old marked another milestone(里程碑): receiving his degree from Harvard University.
Moral's parents got him admitted to the world-famous university when he was just 11. "My parents noticed I was bored in school and needed something to encourage growth, so they ended up finding the Harvard Extension School," he said.
"Most courses can be taken online, but Extension School students also must earn 16 credit(学分) hours in person in the school in Cambridge, Massachusetts," said Moral.
Studying for both high school and Harvard at the same time wasn't easy. But officials in his high school took a lot of the work off, allowing Moral to spend a few hours each day working on Harvard's coursework.
Moral has always been drawn to law and politics, and he's now hoping to go to law school. "I am, of course, excited to end this stage of my life and hungry to begin the next," he said.
Moral's older sister, Brittney Jo Seger, told reporters that her brother has always been gifted(有天赋的). "When he was little, his vocabulary was amazing" she said. "Something my mom, sister and I noticed early on was his memory. That's one of the things that make him unbelievable. He can look at anything or read anything, and he will immediately remember it forever."
Moral's book, Harvard in the Heartland, is also coming out, which is about his experience as "a gifted boy from a small farming town".
1.What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs?
A.Moral spent 17 years studying for a Harvard degree.
B.Moral studied for his Harvard degree completely online.
C.Moral performed poorly and caused problems in school.
D.Moral studied for his Harvard degree while in high school.
2.What's Moral's high school officials' attitude towards his Harvard coursework?
A.Doubtful. B.Supportive.
C.Negative. D.Worried
3.Which of the following is an important reason for Moral's success?
A.Enjoying drawing. B.Having gifted memory.
C.Being hungry for degrees. D.Writing about his experience.
A trip to the Natural History Museum is the perfect family day out in London. There is so much to explore!
Site: Cromwell Road, London SW7 51313
Opening hours: Open daily 10:00-17:50; Last entry 17:30; Closed 24-26 December
Upcoming events
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
10 October 2019-31 January 2020
Event type: Exhibition
Ticket price: ￡8.25-￡13.90
Explore the world's best nature photography, with great lighting effects.
Orbit: A Journey Around Earth in Real Time
21 October 2019-5 January 2020
Event type: Film
Ticket price: Free, no ticket needed
Appreciate the beauty of our home planet from space in this film by Sean Doran with music by Phaelch.
Natural History Museum Ice Rink(溜冰场)
19 October 2019-12 January 2020
Event type: Visitor
Ticket price: Adults from ￡12.65, children from ￡8.80, families from ￡39.60
Get your skates on this winter in front of the Waterhouse building, with fairy lights on and frost-covered trees standing around.
Museum of the Moon
17 May 2019-5 January 2020
Event type: Exhibition
Ticket price: Free, no booking needed
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Since 2016, this six-meter model has been circling the globe, lighting up spaces from Bilbao to Beijing.
Safety notice
Bags and other personal items will be inspected when you enter the Museum. Please do not bring anything sharp including knives and scissors to the Museum.
Smoke free
Smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) is not allowed in the Museum.
1.If you travel to London in late January 2020, which event can you go to?
A.Museum of the Moon. B.Natural History Museum Ice Rink.
C.Wildlife Photographer of the Year. D.Orbit: A Journey Around Earth in Real Time.
2.What can you do in the museum for free?
A.Going skating in the Ice Rink. B.Circling the globe.
C.Exploring the best nature photography. D.Watching a film about the earth.
3.Where is this text most likely from?
A.A diary. B.A novel.
C.A travel guide. D.A menu.
They can't go to school tomorrow because the school houses in a fire.
A.have been damaged B.have damaged C.will be damaged D.were being damaged
I am asking you would spend the evening with us.
A.that, to sing B.whether, singing C.if, to sing D.how, singing
It was because it snowed heavily I stayed at home.
A.why B.where C.who D.that
He helped me when I was in trouble, but asked for nothing .
A.in relief B.in return C.in addition D.in charge
