It was the last day of the final examination in a college. On the steps of building, a group of engineering students were waiting for the last exam. On their faces was confidence.
They knew the exam would be easy. The professor (教授) had said they could bring any books or notes during the test.
Right after they came into the classroom, the professor handed out the papers. There were only five questions on it.
Three hours passed. Then the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was nervous expression. The professor watched the worried faces before him, and then asked, "How many of you have completed all five questions?" No hand was raised. "How many of you have answered four?" Still no hands. "Three? Two?" The students moved restlessly in their seats. "One, then? Certainly somebody has finished one." But the class kept silent. The professor said, "That is exactly what I expected. I just want to make you know clearly that even though you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the subject you don't know. These questions you could not answer are common in everyday practice." Then, smiling, he added, "You will all pass this course, but remember, your education has just begun."
The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson he taught.
5.Why did the students think the exam was easy at first?
A .Because it was their last exam in the college.
B .Because they knew there were only five questions.
C .Because they thought they were clever and talented.
D .Because they were allowed to bring any books and notes
6.What does the underlined word "obscured" mean in the last paragraph?
A .模糊 B .回忆 C .提醒 D .改变
7.What could the students learn from the last exam?
A .He laughs best who laughs last. B .A good beginning is half done.
C .One is never too old to learn. D .The early bird catches the worm.
8.What's the best title of the article?
A .Some Confident Students B .An Easy Exam
C .An Interesting Professor D .An Unforgettable Lesson
Do you suppose Darwin, one of the greatest scientists of all time, really did foolish experiments? Or did he do experiments that were so simple and basic that other people just thought they were foolish?
Sometimes, people think they already know the answer to a question or the solution to a problem. Sometimes, they really do know an answer or a solution, but without thinking they are important.
Charles Darwin didn't settle for(满足于) just thinking he knew something. And, he believed all things could be important however simple they seemed to be.
Suppose you drop sheets of paper that are of exactly the same size and shape. If you drop