Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic(学术的)system in the world.
I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus(校园). Well, it's not even really a campus.
It's more like a 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 old. 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(中世纪的城堡). 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 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（毕业典礼）. 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 singing 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. The article is mainly about .
A. the author's campus life in Harvard
B. the author's impression of Harvard
C. Harvard's old buildings
D. the academic system at Harvard
2. The author was most impressed by , according to the article.
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
3. 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(复杂的)at Harvard.
D. All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.
4. According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world?
A. Literature, arts, and law.
B. Religion, law and arts.
C. Literature, arts and computer science.
D. Religion, computer science and literature.
5. Which word can be used to describe the Harvard campus?
A. modern
B. competitive
C. peaceful
D. old
