高二上学期英语期末试卷汇编：阅读理解.docx

PAGE 18 浙江省嘉兴市 2019-2022三年高二上学期英语期末试卷汇编 阅读理解 浙江省嘉兴市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末检测英语试卷 第一节（共10个小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Manfred Steiner had a successful and productive career as a doctor, helping generations of medical students learn about hematology(血液学). But all along, he had a feeling he should be doing something else: studying physics. At age 89, he finally realized that dream, earning his Ph.D. in physics from Brown University. “I always had this dream: Gee, someday I would like to become a physicist,” Steiner said in an interview with NPR. Steiner was a teenager when World War II ended. By then, he was fascinated with physics. On the advice of his family, however, he decided to pursue a medical career instead. But during his studies in Vienna, physics still had a strong appeal to him. “When I was a medical student in the early 1950s, I used to steal into the physical institute, which was very close to the medical school,” he said, “and listen to some talks there.” When asked what it was about physics that he enjoyed, Steiner replied quickly: precision (精确性). “Yet the physical exactly were the same, holding for the two extremes, he added, “and that precision really always fascinated me.” It was only after Steiner retired from his career in medicine in 2000 that he was finally able to study physics. Steiner worked slowly-hes a grandfather who likes to spend with his family, and health issues have been a concern-but the credits kept piling up. And before long, Steiner was eyeing yet another Ph.D. “You know, it took a long time,” he said. “But fortunately, Im here now and Ive overcome the problems.” The physicists who worked with Steiner say his latest achievement is inspiring. For his part, Steiner is still working on publishing a dissertation(专题论文), and he wants to continue his research. “I would like to continue with it as long as my mind says OK.” 1. Why did Manfred Steiner want to be a physicist? A. He intended to inspire his s