Question

Stanford University, which was established between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated（致力于） to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in the world.

Stanford that was once a horse farm belonging to Jane and Leland is still known as "the Farm." Living at Stanford brings surprises and new experiences every day.

Stanford welcomes more than 150,000 visitors every year. Whether you live in the neighborhood or are coming from far away, we look forward to seeing you here on the Farm.

John Hennessy, President of Stanford University, says, "We can't predict, but we can make sure that our students will be the most knowledgeable of leaders, that they will make a difference and that they will creatively and skillfully guide the next century of progress and excellence."

1.Stanford University was set up in the center of __________.

A. San Francisco B. San Jose

C. a horse farm D. California’s Silicon Valley

2.Living at Stanford, it will bring you surprises and _________ every day.

A. solutions to challenges

B. leaders in the world

C. new experiences

D. great progress

3.According to John Hennessy, students of Stanford University will probably__________.

A. build San Francisco

B. play with visitors

C. raise horses on the Farm

D. become the most knowledgeable of leaders

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.C

3.D

【解析】

試題分析：這篇短文介紹了世界著名大學之一，斯坦福大學。本文介紹了斯坦福大學的起源和優勢，斯坦福大學的校長承諾他們的學校可以為我們培養出一批優秀的人才，他們的學生將會是知識最為淵博的帶隊人。

1.細節理解題。根據文章第一行Stanford University, which was established between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley,“斯坦福大學建立在舊金山和圣何塞之間，位于加利福尼亞州的硅谷中心。”可知答案，故選D。

2.細節理解題。根據文章第二段最后一句話Living at Stanford brings surprises and new experiences every day.“斯坦福的大學生活會帶給你驚喜和新的經歷。”可知答案，故選C。

3.細節理解題。根據文章最后一段第一行We can't predict, but we can make sure that our students will be the most knowledgeable of leaders,“我們不能預測未來，但是我們可以確信我們的學生將會是知識最淵博的帶隊人。”可知答案，故選D。

考點：文化類短文閱讀。