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In the Renaissance Period (文艺复兴时期) (1500-1650), people became interested in higher education. They wanted to learn the ancient languages such as Greek and Latin- languages that were used in the old times, and study mathematics, science, and so on. Many universities were set up during the 16^th century.

University education was a privilege (特权) of the rich. Girls were not allowed to attend and poor people could not afford to go. A member of a wealthy family could attend university at the age of ten. He might study in different universities and since the teaching was all done in Latin, it didn’t matter which country he studied in. It was not unusual for a young boy study one year in Italy and another in France without speaking either French or Italian.

It was possible in the 16^th century to complete university without learning how to read or write. Since books were handwritten, there was not enough to give one to each student. Often, only the teacher had a book. He would read to the students who would memorize what he said. Tests were oral, not written, In fact, many students finished school without ever writing a word.

For the not so wealthy, grammar schools were built in towns. They learned basic grammar and mathematics, and took part in Bible study. At home, girls learned washing, cooking, dancing, and how to take care of their family. Poor children rarely attended school.

The Renaissance was a time when learners did not simply accept what they were old. They did scientific experiments themselves to search for answers to the mysteries of the space. Copernicus calculated that the earth turned around the sun but was afraid to publish his works for fear that the Church would punish him. Galileo(伽利略) later supported this. The watch, the telescope and some others were some inventions of this period.

1.What did people become interested in during the Renaissance Period?

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2.Were the rich allowed to attend university at the age of ten?

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3.Only the teacher had a book in the 16^th century, why?

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4.What did girls learn at home?

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5.Who later supported the opinion that the earth turned around the sun?

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Answer

1.Higher education.

2.Yes, they were.

3.Because books were handwritten, there was not enough to give one to each student.

4.They learned washing,cooking,dancing and how to take care of their family.

5.Galileo.

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：在文艺复兴时期人们开始对高等教育感兴趣。他们想学习古代语言如希腊语和拉丁语，学习数学，科学等等。许多大学都建立在第十六世纪。

1.第一段开头In the Renaissance Period (文艺复兴时期) (1500-1650), people became interested in higher education.可知在文艺复兴时期人们开始对高等教育感兴趣。所以作答Higher education.

2.第二段中A member of a wealthy family could attend university at the age of ten.可知一个富有的家庭的成员在十岁时就可以上大学。所以作答Yes, they were.

3.第三段中Since books were handwritten, there was not enough to give one to each student. Often, only the teacher had a book.可知因为书是手写的，没有足够的给每一个学生。通常只有老师有一本书。所以作答Because books were handwritten, there was not enough to give one to each student.

4.第四段中At home, girls learned washing, cooking, dancing, and how to take care of their family.可知女孩在家里学会了洗衣，做饭，跳舞，和如何照顾他们的家人。所以作答They learned washing, cooking, dancing and how to take care of their family.

5.最后一段中Copernicus calculated that the earth turned around the sun but was afraid to publish his works for fear that the Church would punish him. Galileo(伽利略) later supported this.可知伽利略后来支持地球绕着太阳转的学说，所以作答Galileo.

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