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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #34602 Honorary Degree
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When he was awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Newcastle, even John Robertson himself must surely have looked back in wonder at his astonishing rise to success. The year was 1910, and those assembled were to hear not only of his generosity to the University, which enabled it to contribute to the pioneering research into tropical diseases being carried out at that time, but also of his humanitarian work in southern Africa, where he was ahead of his time in improving the working conditions of local mine workers. To those who knew John in his youth, it will have come as no surprise to hear of his success. He was now enjoying the rewards of the fierce determination, desire to succeed and extraordinary ability to acquire knowledge, which they had noticed in the young man.

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Option 1: "He achieved success rapidly."

Explanation: The text indicates that John Robertson's rise to success was astonishing, suggesting that he achieved it in a relatively short time. The phrase 'looked back in wonder at his astonishing rise to success' implies a rapid progression in his achievements.

Option 2: "He completed his degree in 1910."

Explanation: The text states that he was awarded an Honorary Degree in 1910, but it does not indicate that he completed a degree program. An Honorary Degree is awarded for achievements rather than completion of studies, making this statement misleading.

Option 3: "He studied medicine."

Explanation: The text does not mention anything about John Robertson studying medicine. It focuses on his humanitarian work and contributions to research on tropical diseases, but does not specify his field of study, making this option unsupported.

Option 4: "His abilities were evident at a young age."

Explanation: The text states that those who knew John in his youth noticed his fierce determination and extraordinary ability to acquire knowledge. This directly supports the idea that his abilities were evident from a young age.

Option 5: "He was born in Africa."

Explanation: The text does not provide any information about John Robertson's birthplace. It mentions his humanitarian work in southern Africa, but this does not imply that he was born there, making this option incorrect.

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