Question

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

Answer

1. D

2. B

3. B

4. C

【解析】

本文记叙文。文章主要讲述了Michael Faraday如何成长为一名伟大的科学家（物理学家及化学家）以及他在物理和化学领域取得的研究成果。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段第二句至第四句可知，Faraday年幼时家境贫寒，上不起正规的学校，只好上了主日学校。故D选项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二、三句可知，Faraday做图书装订工作的时候，为自己的实验亲自动手制作实验器材。故B选项正确。

3.细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，为了能为Davy工作，Faraday递交了自己的实验报告。故B选项正确。

4.细节理解题。根据文章描述可知，Faraday先是在主日学校学习，后来成为

图书装订工，然后又做了实验室助理，最后成为了一名分析化学家。故C选项正确。