Question 12: Read the passages and choose the best answer (1.2 pt)
Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeathed most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prizes could be awarded to individuals and organizations who had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will, including chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature and international peace.
The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing a qualified authority in the filed of competition. Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; and physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
1- What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The Nobel prizes B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel
C. Swedish philanthropy D. Great contributions to mankind
2- How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
A. Five times a year B. Once every two years
C. Once a year D. Twice a year
3- The word “will” in line 4 could best be replaced by _____.
A. Nobel’s wishes B. a legal document
C. a future intention D. a free choice
4- The word “one” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. tribute B. anniversary
C. candidate D. prize
5- Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?
A. The King of Sweden B. The Nobel Foundation
C. The Central Bank of Sweden D. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes
6- Why are the awards presented on December 10?
A. It is a tribute to the King of Sweden. B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day.
C. That date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will. D. The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust
1- What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The Nobel prizes B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel
C. Swedish philanthropy D. Great contributions to mankind
2- How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
A. Five times a year B. Once every two years
C. Once a year D. Twice a year
3- The word “will” in line 4 could best be replaced by _____.
A. Nobel’s wishes B. a legal document
C. a future intention D. a free choice
4- The word “one” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. tribute B. anniversary
C. candidate D. prize
5- Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?
A. The King of Sweden B. The Nobel Foundation
C. The Central Bank of Sweden D. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes
6- Why are the awards presented on December 10?
A. It is a tribute to the King of Sweden. B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day.
C. That date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will. D. The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust
1- What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The Nobel prizes B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel
C. Swedish philanthropy D. Great contributions to mankind
2- How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
A. Five times a year B. Once every two years
C. Once a year D. Twice a year
3- The word “will” in line 4 could best be replaced by _____.
A. Nobel’s wishes B. a legal document
C. a future intention D. a free choice
4- The word “one” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. tribute B. anniversary
C. candidate D. prize
5- Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?
A. The King of Sweden B. The Nobel Foundation
C. The Central Bank of Sweden D. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes
6- Why are the awards presented on December 10?
A. It is a tribute to the King of Sweden. B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day.
C. That date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will. D. The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust
