Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $ 30,000 to $125,000.

　　Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges’ decision. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes.

　　No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes. (from www.nmet168.com)

　　1. What did the first award ceremony take place?

　　A. 1895.

　　B. 1901.

　　C. 1962.

　　D. 1968.

　　2. The Nobel prize was established to ________.

　　A. honor the inventor of dynamite

　　B. recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity

　　C. resolve political differences

　　D. spend money

　　3. In which area have Americans received the most awards?

　　A. Literature.

　　B. Economics.

　　C. Peace.

　　D. Science.

　　4. Which of the following statement is NOT true?

　　A. Awards vary in money value.

　　B. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention.

【2016届湖北武汉市高考英语阅读理解二轮基础训练（47）（含答案）】相关文章：

★ 2017届高考英语二轮复习课时训练：21（含解析）

★ 重庆市2014高考英语阅读理解一轮（精品）训练题（12）附答案

★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练：2（含解析）

★ 湖南省汝城二中2014届高考英语一轮复习阅读训练 (51)

★ 安徽省淮南市2014高考英语一轮单项选择及文章训练（11）及答案

★ 湖南省汝城二中2014届高考英语一轮复习阅读训练 (66)

★ 【优化方案】2017届高考英语二轮复习全国卷Ⅱ规范练：4（含解析）

★ 2017高考四川省广安市英语阅读理解一轮系列训练：29（含解析）

★ 2017届高考英语二轮复习大题冲关秘籍语法填空：体验真题（含解析）

★ 浙江省湖州市2014高考英语完形填空一轮（暑假）精炼（13）含答案