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2013高三英语阅读理解及答案13 --科普知识与现代技术（2） ·专项训练 A Inventor, physicist, surveyor, astronomer, biologist, artist … Robert Hooke was all these and more. Some say he was the greatest experimental scientist of the 17th century. In the course of his work, he cooperated with famous men of science like Isaac Newton, and the great architect, Christopher Wren.  Hooke’s early education began at home, under the guidance of his father. ③He entered Westminster School at the age of 13, and from there went to Oxford, where he came in contact with some of the best scientists in England. Hooke impressed them with his skills at designing experiments and inventing instruments. In 1662, at the age of 28, he was named Curator of Experiments at the newly formed Royal Society of London — meaning that he was responsible for demonstrating new experiments at the society’s weekly meetings. Hooke accepted the job, even though he knew that the society had no money to pay him!him in appreciation of his services to this branch of science.1. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Hooke is ____.? A. friendly? B. sociable C. creative?D. helpful 2. Why possibly did Hooke accept the job as Curator of Experiments?? A. Because his parents couldn’t afford his education.? B. Because his family needed his support. C. Because he wanted to please the famous scientists in England.? D. Because he liked designing experiments. 3. The cell got its name because of ____.? A. its use?B. its shape?C. Hooke’s favorites? D. Hooke’s experiences4. The last paragraph is to prove that ____.A. Hooke was the greatest experimental scientist of the 17th centuryB. Hooke was good at making discoveriesC. Hooke’s contributions were not limited to one filedD. Hooke was one of the greatest astronomers5. The best title for the text may be ____.A. The Greatest ScientistB. A Helper of NewtonC. A Brief Introduction to HookeD. Achievements of Hooke B Children