63. Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford? A. He was shut in an asylum

　　B. He lived far from Oxford C. He was busy writing a book

　　D. He disliked traveling

　　64. Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because __________.

　　A. they both served in the Civil War.

　　B. They had a common interest in words C. Minor recovered with the help of Murray

　　D. Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor

　　65. Which of the following best describe Dr. Minor? A. Brave and determined

　　B. Cautious and friendly C. Considerate and optimistic

　　D. Unusual and scholarly

　　66. What does the text mainly talk about? A. The history of the English language. B. The friendship between Murray and Minor C. Minor and the first Oxford English Dictionary D. Broadmoor Asylum and is patients

　　【文章大意】本文是一篇人物传记，讲述了牛津英语词典的编撰者之一的Dr. Minor的不一般的人生，他博学，但被关在精神病院。他对牛津英语词典贡献很大，并与Prof Murray因为共同的爱好成为好朋友。

　　61.【答案】D

　　【解析】根据第一段中的…serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language可知答案选D。

　　【考点定位】考查细节理解。

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