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Einstein died in 1955. He was one of the greatest men in the world. His idea lived on in the work of scientists. After Einstein died, his brain was removed (移动) by Dr Thomas Harvey, a hospital surgeon (外科医生) in charge(管理)of examining the scientist's body . He decided to examine his brain .But Einstein's family didn't agree.

Strangely, Dr Harvey disappeared (消失) soon afterwards, taking the brain with him. No one knew where he had gone. People tried to find him over 20 years. At last, the brain was examined by scientists. It was found that the brain was slightly smaller than normal (标准) ,but up to 15% wider and with few creases (皱折) .It maybe make Einstein famous in the world.

1.What's the meaning of ‘slightly’ in the article?

A. a little B. a few C. much D. even

2._________ found the mystery (秘密)of Einstein's brain.

A. Dr Harvey B. Scientists C. His family D. A hospital surgeon

3.What differences are there between Einstein's brain and others'?

A. smaller, wider and with few creases B. bigger, wider and with few creases

C. smaller and with more creases D. bigger and wider

4.__________ made Einstein very famous in the world?

A. Scientists B. His work C. His interests D. His special brain

1.A 2.B 3.A 4.D 【解析】文章大意:本文讲述的1955年爱因斯坦去世,科学家对他的的脑部进行研究的具体信息以及最后的研究结果。 1.词义猜测题。根据It was found that the brain was slightly smaller than normal,句意:结果发现大脑_____小一些比正常的,可知此处应是“稍微、略有”,与A选项意思相...
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