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One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over sixty-five-year olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website.
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Let us now have a culture of peace.
—Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Spain
Federico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy(药学) from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958. After many years spent in politics, he became Director General of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays.
Writing is a discovery.
—Nadine Gordimer, South Africa
Due to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large number of works, which have been translated into forty languages. In 1991, Gordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Jazz is about the only form of art today.
—Dave Brubeck, USA
Dave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Ⅱ he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recorded his first album. Brubeck’s 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.
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1. Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?
A. Because their accomplishments inspired him.
B. Because they are physically impressive.
C. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.
D. Because they have similar experiences.
2. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza _______.
A. has won many awards for his work in politics
B. has made achievements in different areas
C. has devoted all his life to the field of science
D. has served as the president of a university
3. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books” in the interview when reflecting on his/her experience?
A. Andrew Zuckerman. B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.
C. Nadine Gordimer. D. Dave Brubeck.
4. What is the main purpose of this web page?
A. To publicize Zuckerman’s project.
B. To show Zuckerman’s awards.
C. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.
D. To spread the wisdom of the three people.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A
【解析】
这是一篇信息广告类的文章。本文想要读者登入他们的网址，上面载有Andrew Zuckerman在世界各地所拍摄的老年人的照片，文章还介绍了几位他采访的人物。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman， 再结合下文所采访的人物的介绍可知，他采访这些老者是因为他们拥有值得传递给下一代的智慧，故选C。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据文中Writing is a discovery.这部分内容对Federico Mayor Zaragoza的描述可推断出，他在很多领域都取得了成就，故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Writing is a discovery 这部分的 Due to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age.可知，由于虚弱，她短暂的上过中学和大学，她博览群书，在很小的年龄就开始写作，由此可推断出，她的所受的教育就是图书馆和书，故选C。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over sixty-five-year olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website. 可知，本网址主要是让大家知道Zuckerman的计划，故选A。
