Question

　　 Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.

　　 Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies' two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Sévigné in Paris.

　　 Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities (设备) to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognised in the form of a Military Medal by the French government.

　　 In 1918, Irene became her mother's assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.

　　 Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, "also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity (辐射能). Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.

59. Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.

　 B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.

　 C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.

　 D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.

60. Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot?　　　　　　　　　　　　

　 A. At the Curie Institute.　　　　　 B. At the University of Paris.

　 C. At a military hospital.　　　　　 D. At the College of Sévignfé.

61. When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born?　　　　　　

　 A. In 1932.　　　 B. In 1927.　　　 C. In 1897.　　　 D. In 1926.

62. In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother?　

　 A. Irene worked with radioactivity.　 B. Irene combined family and career.

　 C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once.　 D. Irene died from leukemia.

Answer 1

本文是一篇人物传记。主要讲述了居里夫人的大女儿Irene的家庭情况及其为科学所作出的巨大贡献。

59.B    细节理解题

根据第三段中的Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military Medal…”可知，B项正确。

60.A   细节理解题。

根据第四段中的Irene became her mother’s assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joint the Institute…”可知，A项正确。

61.A    细节理解题，

根据第四段中的“Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later”可知，A项正确

62.C   细节理解题

根据最后一段可知，居里夫人和女儿都研究辐射能吗都热爱家庭和事业，都因白血病而去世。1935年她同丈夫一起获得诺贝尔奖。由第一段可知，居里夫人是唯一一位两次获得诺贝尔奖的人。故C项符合题意。