Until he was ten, young Alexander Fleming attended the
nearby Loudoun Moor School. He was then transferred to Darvel School Which he
attended with his brothers. Alexander learned a good deal about nature during
that four mile downhill hike to school and the four-mile uphill return trip. He
was a quick student and at twelve, the age limit prescribed for Darvel School,
he was sent to kilmarmock Academy. Two years later, he joined his brother John
and Robert at the home of his elder brother Thomas, who was to become a
successful oculist in London. However, the economic success for the family was
yet to be, and Alexander was forced to leave school for economic reasons. When
he was sixteen, he obtained a job in a shipping company. Good fortune, however,
was on his side and the side of humanity. In 1901, he received a share in a
legacy which made it possible for him to return to school. He decided to study
medicine.
1.
Alexander trekked ….. Miles away every day to
attend Darvel School.
1.
Four
2.
Eight
3.
Twelve
4.
Unknown
2.
“He was a quick student …… “ This means that
Alexander
1.
Reached school before his brothers.
2.
Reached the school-leaving age.
3.
Was a lively student too soon?
4.
Was a fast learner.
3.
Alexander became rich.
1.
By working in a shipping company.
2.
When his brother became a successful oculist.
3.
Because he studied medicine.
4.
By received a share in a legacy.
4.
“ ….. And at twelve, the age limit prescribed
for Darvel School…. “This, in the context, means that children were.
1.
Not admitted to the school before they are
twelve.
2.
Admitted to the school at the age of twelve.
3.
Allowed to remain in the school only up to the
age to twelve.
4.
Admitted to the school any time after the age of
twelve.
5.
The word “legacy” in the context means.
1.
Lottery
2.
Goodwill money
3.
Inheritance
4.
Legal payment
Answer:
1.
1
2.
4
3.
4
4.
3
5.
3
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