Question 1 - 6
Choose appropriate options A, B or C.
1.
According to Anna, why is Humboldt now largely forgotten?
Many of his theories have been disproved.
His ideas just seem like common sense these days.
Some of the behaviour he advocated is damaging to the environment.
2.
How does Martin summarise Humboldt's thinking about the natural world?
It is driven by animals' quest for food.
It is a system in which things affect each other.
It is always changing in ways that are difficult to predict.
3.
What do Martin and Anna agree was the main reason that Humboldt was so famous in his lifetime?
He was often seen with other famous people.
He became an expert in many different fields.
His research was relevant to ordinary people.
4.
Anna says that Humboldt's books were popular because
they were an appealing mixture of science and literature.
they explained complex ideas in an accessible way.
they contained practical advice that people could use.
5.
Martin and Anna compare Humboldt's books to Wikipedia to make the point that
they were regularly updated.
they contained an enormous amount of detail.
many different contributors helped to write them.
6.
What is Martin doing when he mentions President Jefferson?
explaining how Humboldt formed his views on slavery
demonstrating how influential Humboldt was in America
criticising Humboldt for not challenging Jefferson's behaviour
Question 7 - 10
What do the students say were Humboldt's achievements when he visited the following places? Choose the appropriate letter, A-E, for each question.
A
B
C
D
E
7.
Lake Valencia
8.
Mount Chimborazo
9.
Cuba
10.
Venezuela
List of options
A
worked out what caused a particular illness
B
discovered several previously unknown species
C
advised on how the economy could be developed
D
realised that human activities were altering the climate
E
confirmed the presence of an unusual geographical feature
. . .
Hết câu hỏi của bài test
Bạn còn 10 câu chưa trả lời. Hãy hoàn thành bài của mình nhé!