British people like to tell jokes about each other.
A、True
B、
False
C、Not Given
George Washington Carver
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver was born in Missouri between 1861 and 1864.He was born into slavery.It was not until the end of the Civil War that George became free.As he grew up,George loved to read and learn.Black children were not allowed to go to the same schools aswhite children.26Every early morning,he left home to go to the school.There hestudied very hard.
After he finished high school,George wanted to go to college.At that time,few blackstudents could afford the college tuition(學費)。He worked for a time until he could borrowmoney to go to college.In 1890 he went to Simpson College in Iowa.27His drawingsof plants were so good that his teacher suggested he study botany,which is the science ofplants.George went to an agricultural college in Iowa in 1891,where he not only graduatedbut also taught students.
George continued to study plants.28In 1896,he was invited to teach at theTuskegee Institute in Alabama.He worked there as a professor for 47 years.He also becamean important research scientist.He discovered new ways to use plants.29 These includedyes,plastics,paint,and make-up.He also taught farmers how to grow crops to help the soil,and new ways to farm.In 1943 George Washington Carver died.30There is a national monument to himin Missouri where he grew up.He has had a ship named after him.In 1990 he was admitted to the National Inventors Hall of Fame.The boy who wanted to learn became a great inventorand scientist.
A.There he studied art and music.B.He found about 100 new ways to use peanuts.C.He has been honored all over the world for his achievements.D.He became very famous for his work.E.After graduation,George began working for a law firm.F.The schools for black children were far from where George lived.