Question

Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.

     I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it’s not ever really a campus. It’s a more like district in a small town.

Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they're a little shabby (破旧的). They don’t fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast (对比) and brings a special atmosphere (氛围) to the school.

Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us: “You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony. Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?”

I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with chirping of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.

Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.

I hope one day I’ll attend my dream school—Harvard.

1.According to the article the author was most impressed by ____.

A. Harvard’s mix of tradition and new technology

B. the classes held on beautiful lawns at Harvard

C. Harvard students not taking their graduation ceremony seriously

D. the feeling of not living in modern society on the campus

2.What can we conclude from the article? 

A. Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city.

B. There are no competitions at Harvard University.

C. Graduation ceremonies are not complex at Harvard.

D. All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.

3.Which word can be used to describe the Harvard campus? 

A. Modern              B. Competitive         C. Peaceful             D. Splendid

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章讲述了作者参观美国哈弗大学时的感受。

1.。故选A。

2.根据第二段最后一句“ It’s a more like district in a small town.”它更像是个小镇，因此A错误；根据常识可知哈弗这种顶级学校竞争更厉害，因此B错误；根据第四段中“They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony”他们只是设置帐篷和长椅，简单举行一个仪式，由此可知C正确；根据第三段第一句“Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century.”哈弗大学主要建筑物是从18世纪传下来的，因此D错误。故选C。

3.阅读全文可知哈弗大学历史悠久，环境优雅，举行毕业典礼时更是简单低调，因此给人一种平和感。故选C。

考点：考查日常生活类阅读