Question

    Donald Kennedy would probably be amused by an old friend's tribute（颂词）to him as “very close to being a Renaissance man.”

It's hard to argue with the facts. The 8 years he served as editor-in-chief of Science was only the final chapter in a long and very exceptional career. He spent most of it at Stanford University, including 12 years as its president, interrupted by a 2-year head of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration under former President Jimmy Carter. But the Harvard University-trained neurobiologist wore those and other honors lightly, driven by a greedy curiosity about the world and a wish to help make it a better place.

Kennedy, who died on 21 April of COVID-19 at age 88, enjoyed his role as a scientist, educator, public servant, and communicator, recalls Tom Grumbly, who was his assistant at FDA. "A brilliant, funny, very special person," says Grumbly, who leads a foundation that claims increased support for agricultural research. "He could talk on any level to people about science, without placing himself above them. And he could stand shoulder to shoulder with the best scientists in the world.”

The combination of a towering intellect and a genuine concern for the individual served Kennedy well at Science. "He was a wonderful partner at the American Association for the Advancement of Science（AAAS）," says Alan Leshner, a former longtime chief executive at AAAS, which publishes Science. "He contributed his wisdom about science and public policy to our efforts on behalf of the community.”

As editor from 2000 to 2008, Kennedy led the journal through some high-profile（备受瞩目）controversies and quickly produced editorials（社论）on all matters affecting its readers. And it wasn't his nature to step backward.

In that 2008 editorial, Kennedy offered advice to Alberts, his successor, on editing a scientific journal. But it could also stand as an epitaph（墓志铭）on his long career in the public stage.

"Be as fair as you can, sympathize with anger, confess institutional error when appropriate, and be firm," Kennedy wrote. "And when the disappointed complain to members of the AAAS Board, remember to smile!"

1.What do we know about Kennedy from the first three paragraphs?

A.He worked at Stanford University after serving in Science.

B.He had a strong desire to make the world work for better.

C.He led a foundation to strongly support agricultural research.

D.He respected ordinary people but looked down on scientists.

2.What did Kennedy intend to tell Alberts in his advice?

A.Working for Science is not as easy.

B.Seeing the editorial work as a career.

C.Holding truth firm with a broad mind.

D.Remembering to smile while working.

3.Which of the following can best describe Kennedy?

A.Curious and funny. B.Amusing and greedy.

C.Crazy and controversial. D.Intellectual and caring.

4.What is the writer's purpose of writing this passage?

A.To honor Kennedy. B.To introduce a celebrity.

C.To remind us of Science. D.To tell a life story.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.A

【解析】

本文是记叙文。美国《科学》杂志主编Donald Kennedy于4月21日死于新冠状病毒，享年88岁。他的朋友们对他作出了极高的评价。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段中最后一句“But the Harvard University-trained neurobiologist wore those and other honors lightly, driven by a greedy curiosity about the world and a wish to help make it a better place.”可以推断，Donald Kennedy对这个世界充满了好奇心。 他有着强烈的愿望，要让世界变得更美好。故选B项。

2.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中Kennedy给他的继任者Alberts的建议“"Be as fair as you can, sympathize with anger, confess institutional error when appropriate, and be firm," … "And when the disappointed complain to members of the AAAS Board, remember to smile!"，Kennedy建议Alberts要尽量做到公正、在适当的时候承认制度上的错误，并保持坚定。要微笑面对那些对美国科学促进会抱怨的人。因此可以推断，Kennedy建议Albert要有宽广的胸怀，但同时要保持坚定。故选C项。

3.细节理解题。根据第四段中“The combination of a towering intellect and a genuine concern for the individual served Kennedy well at Science. （杰出的才智和对个人的真正关心使肯尼迪在科学方面做得很好。）”可以推断，Kennedy是一个既有才智又能关心他人的人。故选D项。

4.推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Donald Kennedy would probably be amused by an old friend's tribute（颂词）to him as ‘very close to being a Renaissance man.’”第三段“Kennedy, … enjoyed his role as a scientist, educator, public servant, and communicator, recalls Tom Grumbly,…"A brilliant, funny, very special person," says Grumbly,” 以及第四段中“"He was a wonderful partner at the American Association for the Advancement of Science（AAAS）," says Alan Leshner,” 可知，文章中提到Donald Kennedy去世后，朋友对他的种种评价。因此文章是为了缅怀Donald Kennedy。故选A项。