IELTS - IELTS.org - Reading 2 - Marie Curie

Marie Curie’s husband was a joint winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.

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Marie became interested in science when she was a child.

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Marie was able to attend the Sorbonne because of her sister’s financial contribution.

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Questions 1–6

Complete the notes. Write ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Questions #1: Marie Curie's research on radioactivity

• When uranium was discovered to be radioactive, Marie Curie found that the element called __________  had the same property.

Question #2: Marie and Pierre Curie’s research into the radioactivity of the mineral known as __________  led to the discovery of two new elements.

Question #4: Marie and Irène Curie developed X-radiography which was used as a medical technique for __________

Question #3: In 1911, Marie Curie received recognition for her work on the element __________ .

Question #5: Marie Curie saw the importance of collecting radioactive material both for research and for cases of  __________   .

• Question #6: The radioactive material stocked in Paris contributed to the discoveries in the 1930s of the __________  and of what was known as artificial radioactivity.