Academy

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions 5, 6 and 7.

Alessandro Volta was a famous Italian physicist. He is well-known for the invention of the first battery in 1800. He was born in Como, Italy on February 18, 1745. In 1774, he became a Professor of Physics at the Royal School in Como. Volta studied the Chemistry of gases from 1776-1778. In November, 1777, he discovered methane in a lake. In 1779, he became a professor of experimental Physics at the University of Pavia. In 1794, Volta married an aristocratic lady. In honour of his work, he was made à count by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1801. In 1782, he travelled to France and Germany. In 1815, the Emperor of Austria made him the director of Philosophical Faculty of Padua. In 1819, he retired and settled in his native town where he died in March, 1827.

Created: 6 months ago | Updated: 4 months ago
Updated: 4 months ago
Ans :

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), an Italian physicist, is renowned for inventing the first battery. Volta started his career with teaching at the Royal School in Como, Italy. While studying Chemistry of gases, he discovered methane, He then taught at the University of Pavia. Napoleon Bonaparte made him a count for his contribution. The Emperor of Austria made him the director of Philosophical Faculty of Padua. In 1819, Volta retired and lived in his native town till his death.

6 months ago

Leisure

Learning outcomes

  • After we have studied this unit, we will be able to
  • ask and answer questions
  • read and enjoy poems
  • use sounds, stress, and intonation appropriately
  • talk about people, places and events
  • read and understand texts
  • write paragraphs and short compositions
Content added By

Related Question

View More

3 Write a summary of the above text.

Created: 6 months ago | Updated: 4 months ago
Updated: 4 months ago

A European boy, Marco Polo sailed for China in 1271. Accompanied by his father and uncle, he reached his destination after an adventurous journey of three years. The emperor of China, Kubla Khan invited them to visit there. After spending many years in China, he returned to Italy at the age of 39.

i. There lived a young man in a village.
ii. He was not happy living in that village.
iii. Because the villagers quarrelled with one another all the time.
iv. The man did not like quarrelling at all.
V. So, he decided to go to the nearby jungle to live by himself.

i. There is a proverb that 'Health is wealth'.
ii. To keep healthy is to keep free from diseases and anxiety.
iii. Good health is proper functioning of all body organs.
iv. It is also feeling well both in body and in mind.
v. People in good health are active, cheerful and happy.

i. Physical exercise means the regular movement of the limbs of our body.
ii. There lies a close connection between body and mind.
iii. One should take regular physical exercise.
iv. Physical exercise is essential for our physical and mental health.
v. Walking is the best of all exercises.

Promotion
NEW SATT AI এখন আপনাকে সাহায্য করতে পারে।

Are you sure to start over?

Loading...