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 that 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 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 by a
qualified authority in the field of competition. Recipients in physiology or medicine
by the Caroline institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in pace by
the Norwegian Nobel committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are
usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the king of Sweden officiating,
an appropriate tribute to 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.
17.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
a.
Alfred Bernhard Nobel
b.
The Nobel Prizes
c.
Great contributions to mankind
d.
Swedish philanthropy
18.
Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard
Noble?
a.
He left money in his will to establish a fund
for the prizes
b.
He won the first Noble prize for his work in
philanthropy
c.
He is now living in Sweden.
d.
He serves as chairman of the committee to choose
the recipients of the prizes
19.
How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
a.
Five times a year
b.
Once a year
c.
Twice a year
d.
Once every two years
20.
The word “ outstanding” in line 4 could best be
replaced by
a.
Recent
b.
Unusual
c.
Established
d.
Exceptional
21.
The word “will” in line 4 refers to
a.
Nobel’s wishes
b.
A legal document
c.
A future intention
d.
Exceptional
22.
A Nobel prize would NOT be given to
a.
An author who wrote a novel
b.
A doctor who discovered a vaccine
c.
A compose who wrote symphony
d.
A deployment who negotiated a peace settlement
23.
The word “one”
in line 13 refers to
a.
Tribute
b.
Anniversary
c.
Prize
d.
Candidate
24.
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
25.
The word appropriate “ in line 13 is closest in
meaning to
a.
Prestigious
b.
Customary
c.
Suitable
d.
Transitory
26.
Why are the awards presented on December 10?
a.
It is a tribute to the King of Sweden.
b.
Alfred Berhard Nobel died on that day
c.
That day was established in Alfred Nobel’s will
d.
The central Bank of Sweden administers the truest.
17.
B
18.
A
19.
B
20.
D
21.
C
22.
D
23.
C
24.
C
25.
B
26.
A
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