Passage 3

Many people believe that Sigmund Freud’s work marked the beginning of modern psychology.He developed new ways to study the human personality.Some people disagreed with his ideas,and others thought he was a genius. Sigmund Freud was born in 1856 in Moravia,which is now the Czech Republic.His family moved to Vienna when Sigmund was four years old.He was the oldest of his mother’s eight children and her favorite.Sigmund loved to read and he was always at the top of his class.He had no interest in sports or outdoor activities,except walking.The family apartment had only four bedrooms,but Sigmund’s mother gave him his own room so he could study in peace.He rarely joined the family for meals.Instead,he ate alone in his room,surrounded by his favorite books. Sigmund first thought about studying law,but then he decided to study medicine.He enrolled at the University of Vienna in 1873.He loved working in the laboratory and studying the scientific side of medicine rather than helping the patients.In fact,he stayed in school for seven years instead of the usual five because he spent so much time working in the laboratory of a famous professor.

36.Which of the following about Sigmund Freud is NOT true?

A.He loved reading.

B.He was a top student.

C.He was his mother’s favorite child

D.He enjoyed having meals with his family.

37.When did Sigmund’s family move to Vienna?

A.In 1873.B.In 1864.C.In 1860.D.In 1856.

38.Sigmund Freud didn’t like ________.

A.sports B.books C.walking D.studying

39.It took Sigmund seven years to get his medical degree because ________.

A.he helped the patients

B.he spent lots of time in the lab

C.he went to law school first

D.school was difficult for him

40.According to the passage,what is people’s opinion about Sigmund Freud?

A.They all think of him as crazy.

B.They all regard him as a genius.

C.People know little about him.

D.People’s opinions are divided.