One of Carnegie’s lifelong interests was the establishment of free public libraries to make available to everyone a means of self-education. There were only a few public libraries in the world when, in 1881, Carnegie began to promote his idea. He and the Corporation subsequently(随后)spent over $56 million to build 2,509 libraries throughout the English-speaking world.
After this program was ended in 1917, the Corporation continued for about forty years an interest in the improvement of library services. Other major program in the Corporation’s early history included adult education and education in the fine arts.
During his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over $350 million. He died in Lenox, Massachusetts on August 11,1919.
53.Carnegie became wealthy by
A.his investment in weaving industry B.his father’s financial support
C.starting his steel business from nothing D.his philanthropic activities
54.What is the correct order of events related to Carnegie?
a.He sold his company.
b.He organized the Carnegie Steel Company.
c.He worked in a cotton mill.
d.He came to the United States.
e.He wrote The Gospel of Wealth.
A.c-d-e-b-a B.c-b-a-d-e C.d-c-b-e-a D.d-b-a-e-c
55.What can we learn about Carnegie according to the passage?
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