Question

Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.

I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it's not even really a campus. It's more like a district in a small town.

Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they're a little shabby. They don't fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.

Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us: "You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony. Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?

I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with chirping of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.

Harvard has the world's first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.

I hope one day I'll attend my dream school—Harvard.

1.The article is mainly about_____________.

A.the author's campus life in Harvard B.the author's impression of Harvard

C.Harvard's old buildings D.the academic system at Harvard

2.The author was most impressed by_____________, according to the article.

A.Harvard's mix of tradition and new technology

B.the classes held on beautiful lawns at Harvard

C.Harvard students not taking their graduation ceremony seriously

D.the feeling of not living in modern society on the campus

3.What can we conclude from the article?

A.Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city.

B.There are no competitions at Harvard University.

C.Graduation ceremonies are not complex at Harvard.

D.All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.

4.Accord to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world?

A.Literature, arts, and law. B.Religion, law and arts.

C.Literature, arts and computer science. D.Religion, computer science and literature.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.C

4.D

【解析】

本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者参观哈佛大学时的所见以及作者对哈佛大学的印象。

1.主旨大意题。通读文章特别是第一段内容可知，文章主要讲述了作者参观哈佛大学时的所见即哈佛大学给作者留下的印象。所以C选项“作者对哈佛大学的印象”正确。故选B。

2.推理判断题。根据第二段首句“I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it's not even really a campus”并结合第二段中的内容可知，本段重点介绍了哈佛大学是一所混合了传统和现代科技的大学，因此推断作者为哈佛大学的这种特色感动震惊，给作者留下深刻印象。故选A。

3.推理判断题。根据文章第四段“You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony. Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?你看到学校中心的草地吗？这是他们举办毕业典礼的地方。他们只是设置了帐篷和长椅，并举行了一个非常简单的仪式。难以置信的！谁会想到最有才华的学生刚刚在草坪上毕业？”可推断出，哈佛大学的毕业典礼不复杂。故选C。

4.细节理解题。根据倒数第一段的Harvard has the world's first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best.可知，哈佛大学在宗教，计算机科学和文学方面处于世界顶尖水平。故选D。