12. Test 29 Reading 2 Nobel Prize (Ms Oanh)

When did the first award ceremony take place?

• 1895

• 1901

• 1962

• 1968

Why was the Nobel prize established?

• To recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity

• To resolve political differences

• To honor the inventor of dynamite

• To spend money

In which field have Americans received the most awards?

• Literature

• Peace

• Economics

• Science

In how many fields are the prizes given?

• 2

• 5

• 6

• 10

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• Awards vary in monetary value

• Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention

• Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners

• A few individuals have won two awards

When did the first award ceremony take place?

• 1895

• 1901

• 1962

• 1968

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 1901 because the first award ceremony took place in that year.

Why was the Nobel prize established?

• To recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity.

• To resolve political differences.

• To honor the inventor of dynamite.

• To spend money.

Answer explanation

The Nobel prize was established to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity, not to resolve political differences, honor the inventor of dynamite, or spend money.

In which field have Americans received the most awards?

• Literature

• Peace

• Economics

• Science

Answer explanation

Americans have received the most awards in the field of Science.

In how many fields are the prizes given?

• 2

• 5

• 6

• 10

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 6 because the prizes are given in 6 fields as mentioned in the question.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• Awards vary in monetary value.

• Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention.

• Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners.

• A few individuals have won two awards.

Answer explanation

The statement 'Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention' is NOT true as the Nobel Prize ceremonies are held on December 10 to honor Nobel's death anniversary.