I. Answer the questions. 1. When did the first award ceremony take place? 1) in 1895 2) in 1901 3) in 1962 4) in 1968 2. Why was the Nobel prize established? 1) to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity 2) to resolve political differences 3)

After inventing dynamite Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he realized its destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who made worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony.
Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest of this sum is used for tile awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000.
Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma and money) are presented to the winners.
No awards were presented from 40 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.

I. Answer the questions.
1. When did the first award ceremony take place?
1) in 1895 2) in 1901 3) in 1962 4) in 1968

2. Why was the Nobel prize established?
1) to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
2) to resolve political differences
3) to honor the inventor of dynamite
4) to spend money

3. In which area have people received awards since 1968?
1) literature 2) peace 3) economics 4) science

4. In how many fields are prizes given?
1) four 2) five 3) six 4) ten

II. Find the wrong statement.
1) Alfred Nobel became a very rich man after inventing dynamite.
2) Nobel preferred to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite.
3) Awards vary in monetary value.
4) Some people have won two awards.