In 2005, the famous Chinese writer Jin Yong made a decision, and it surprised many people. At the age of 81, when most people would slow down and enjoy a peaceful life, he chose to return to school and become a student again.
At first, Cambridge University(剑桥大学) planned to give Jin Yong an honorary degree(荣誉学位) for his great works in Chinese writing. To many people, this seemed a perfect result of his successful work. However, Jin Yong wanted more than an honour. "An honour is not enough," he said, "I want to study." Finally, he was allowed to study as a student at St. John's College in Cambridge.
Jin Yong decided to study history under Professor David McMullen, a well-known teacher of Chinese history. Life at Cambridge was simple and disciplined. He lived in a small house near the school. Every morning, he took his books, walked to class and sat quietly among much younger students. In class, he listened carefully, took notes, and finished all his homework on time. He never asked for special care, even with his age or fame(名气).
Some people questioned his decision and believed he wanted attention. Jin Yong smiled and answered, "I study not for a degree, but for understanding." For him, learning was not a symbol of success, but a lifelong habit.
Jin Yong's experience tells us that true learning does not stop with age or fame. If you keep an open mind and keep learning, you can keep growing through your life.
()34. What happened to Jin Yong at the age of 81?
A. He enjoyed a slow and peaceful life.
B. He went back to school as a student.
C. He decided to stop working as a writer.
D. He taught history at Cambridge University.
()35. What does the underlined word "disciplined" mean in Paragraph 3?
A. Keeping to rules and plans.
B. Living without money.
C. Being known among people.
D. Having fun with friends.
()36. What did Jin Yong do when some people questioned his decision?
A. He talked to them angrily.
B. He kept silent and did nothing.
C. He gave his reason calmly.
D. He gave up studying at Cambridge.
()37. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To tell about the life at Cambridge.
B. To encourage lifelong learning.
C. To introduce Jin Yong's works.
D. To show how young people study.

B [文章大意]本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了著名作家金庸在 81 岁时以普通学生的身份到剑桥攻读历史的经历，展现了他谦逊、终身学习的态度，传递了学习不应受年龄与名气限制的理念。
34. B [解析]细节理解题。根据“At the age of 81, when most people would slow down and enjoy a peaceful life, he chose to return to school and become a student again.”可知，金庸 81 岁时以学生的身份回到学校。故选 B。
35. A [解析]词义猜测题。根据“He lived in a small house near the school. Every morning, he took his books, walked to class and sat quietly among much younger students. In class, he listened carefully, took notes, and finished all his homework on time.”可知，金庸的校园生活规律、守规矩，所以 disciplined 意为“遵守规则的，有纪律的”。故选 A。
36. C [解析]细节理解题。根据“Some people questioned his decision and believed he wanted attention. Jin Yong smiled and answered, 'I study not for a degree, but for understanding. '”可知，金庸平静地给出了自己的求学理由。故选 C。
37. B [解析]写作意图题。根据“Jin Yong's experience tells us that true learning does not stop with age or fame. If you keep an open mind and keep learning, you can keep growing through your life.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励人们坚持终身学习。故选 B。
素养考向 本文考查学生的语言能力，要求学生能理解语境词义(如 disciplined)、梳理事件发展脉络；文章旨在通过金庸的经历，培养学生的思维品质，引导学生树立终身学习的观念，认识到学习是一生的习惯；同时，金庸谦逊求学的态度会给学生积极影响，激励学生保持开放的学习心态；文化意识方面，可使学生对比求学理念，体会终身学习的普适性。