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One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website.

Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.

Let us now have a culture of peace.

—Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Spain

Federico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy（药学）from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958. After many years spent in politics, he became Director-General of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays.

Writing is a discovery.

—Nadine Gordimer, South Africa

Due to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a largenumber of works, which have been translated into forty languages. In 1991, Cordimer won the Nobel Prize ofliterature.

Jzaa is about the only form of art today.

—Dave Brubeck, USA

Dave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recorded his first album（专辑）. Brubeck's 1959 album has becomea jazz standard. He received a Grammy lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.

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60. Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?

A. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.
B. Because they are physically impressive.
C. Because their accomplishments inspired him.
D. Because they have similar experiences.

61. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza .

A. has won many awards for his work in politics
B. has served as the president of a university
C. has devoted all his life to the field of science
D. has made achievements in different areas

62. Who most probably said "My education has been the library and books" in the interview reflecting on his/her experience?

A. Andrew Zuckennan. 　　
B. Federico Mayor 7, aragoza.
C. Nadine Gordimer. 　　
D. Dave Brubeck.

63. What is the main purpose of this web page?

A. To show Zuckennans awards.
B. To publicize Zuckenman's project.
C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.
D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.

参考译文

一代人可以给另一代人最美好的礼物之一就是从他们的生活经历中得来的智慧。这一想法鼓舞了获奖摄影师安德鲁·扎克曼。他对世界各地50名65岁以上的老人进行了采访并给他们拍了照。他的项目对这些老年人生活的各个方面进行了探索研究。现在，你可以在我们的网站上看到他所拍的照片以及他做的访谈。

单击介绍阅读完整的访谈记录。

让我们有一种和平文化。

西班牙费德里科•萨拉戈萨市长

1958年，费德里科•萨拉戈萨市长获得马德里大学药学博士学位。多年从政之后，1987年，他成为联合国教科文组织总干事。1999年，他创建了一种和平文化的基础，而现在他是总统。除了许多科学出版物以外，他已经出版了四本诗集以及几本散文书。

写作是一种发现。

南非的纳丁·戈迪默

由于心脏脆弱，纳丁·戈迪默上学的时间很短。但她有着广泛的阅读，她从小就开始写作，在她15岁时她出版了她的第一部短篇小说，并已完成大量作品，这些作品还被翻译成四十种不同的语言。1991年，戈迪默获得诺贝尔文学奖。

爵士是时下唯一的艺术表现形式。

美国的戴夫．布鲁贝克

戴夫布鲁贝克曾在太平洋大学学习音乐，并于1942年毕业。二战后，他受到鼓励开始玩爵士乐。1951年，他录制了他的第一张专辑。《布鲁贝克的1959》这张专辑已成为爵士乐的标杆。1996年，他获得了格莱美终身成就奖。

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答案解析

60. A 考查细节理解。由文章第一段第一句"One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience."可知，这些老人的智慧是他们给下一代的礼物，所以应该传递下去。

61. D 考查细节理解。 由Federico Mayor Zaragoza部分的内容可知，Federico Mayor Zaragoza在不同的领域都取得了成就。

62. C 考查推理判断。由Nadine Gordimer介绍中的第一句"Due to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly."可推知 ,因为心脏不好，她上学的时间很短，故她最有可能这样说。

63. B 考查主旨多大意。由文章第二段中的"Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews"可知，本文主要是介绍摄影师Andrew Zuckerman所拍摄和采访的老人。