Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.
Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies’ two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Sevigne in Paris.
Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities(設(shè)備) to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military Medal by the French government.
In 1918, Irene became her mother’s assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.
Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity(輻射能). Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.
【小題1】Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?

A.Because she received a degree in mathematics.
B.Because she contributed to saving the wounded.
C.Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.
D.Because she worked as a helper to her mother.
【小題2】Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot?
A.At the Curie Institute. B.At the University of Paris.
C.At a military hospital. D.At the College of Sevigne.
【小題3】When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born?
A.In 1932. B.In 1927. C.In 1897. D.In 1926.
【小題4】 In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother?
A.Irene worked with radioactivity.
B.Irene combined family and career.
C.Irene won the Nobel Prize once.
D.Irene died from leukemia.
【小題5】What is the text mainly about?
A.Marie Curie B.Irene Curie
C.Marie Curie’s husband D.Irene Curie’s husband


【小題1】B
【小題2】A
【小題3】A
【小題4】C
【小題5】B

解析試題分析:. 本文是一篇人物介紹。介紹居里夫人大女兒 Irene Curie 的一生和她的成就。
【小題1】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第三段可知,第一次世界大戰(zhàn)開(kāi)始后,Irene 幫助母親救助傷員,法 國(guó)政府以軍功章的形式表示對(duì)她的貢獻(xiàn)的認(rèn)可。所以選擇B
【小題2】推理判斷題。文章第四段說(shuō):在 1918 年,Irene 在居里夫人研究院成為母親的助手,1924 年 12 月 Frederi c Joliot 加入了該研究院,Irene 教給他該項(xiàng)工作要求的技術(shù),不久他們相愛(ài)了并于 1926 年 結(jié)婚,由此可推斷出選A
【小題3】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。第四段最后一句表明:他們第一個(gè)孩子于 1927 年出生,5 年后(1932 年)第二 個(gè)孩子出生,所以 A 項(xiàng)正確。
【小題4】推理判斷題?v觀全文可知,Irene在“與放射性物質(zhì)打交道/把家庭與事業(yè)相結(jié)合/死于leukemia”這三方面與母親相同,不同的是Irene獲得一次諾貝爾獎(jiǎng),母親兩次。選C
【小題5】主旨題:文章第一段從居里夫人說(shuō)起,然后說(shuō):However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.引出這篇文章的主旨,主要是介紹她的女兒Irene Curie,選B。
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A.he succeeded in using X­rays to find out the crystal structure
B.he was the first to use X­rays to help to do his experiment
C.he determined to learn everything well and then gave them up
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【小題3】Which one of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
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C.Bragg gained great achievements in many fields,including society.
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【小題1】In which order did the writer do the following things?
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A.a(chǎn), e, f, b, c, dB.a(chǎn), d, f, b, e, cC.d, f, a, e, b, cD.d, a, f, c, b, e
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【小題4】How do you think the writer felt at last?
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【小題2】Why did the writer let the woman recycle her cans first?
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D.One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.
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C.To play a game with them.
D.To let them cool down.
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When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias(梔子花)?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage (胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.
The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.
“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.
【小題1】 According to the text, we know the writer’s father was __________.

A.interested in observing things around
B.good at judging one’s character
C.strict with her boyfriend
D.fond of challenges
【小題2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?
A.Jack got the family’s approval except Dad’s.
B.Jack was different from any other boy.
C.Jack was getting on well with Mother.
D.Jack knew a lot about piano.
【小題3】The underlined word “proposal” in Paragraph 5 means __________.
A.piece of advice B.wedding ceremony
C.celebration of birthday D.offer of marriage
【小題4】On hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt __________.
A.pleased B.worried
C.surprised D.disappointed
【小題5】Why did the writer’s mother cry?
A.The gift was the same as the one her husband gave her.
B.She had never received such a beautiful gift.
C.Her daughter found her life partner at last.
D.The gardenia corsage was too expensive.

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