Marie Curie, the Polish-born chemist, was a courageous and determined woman. She was born on November 7th, 1867. She left her home for Paris to pursue her interest in science. Living in poverty, she still managed to graduate at the top of the class. She met Pierre Curie shortly after graduation and married him a year later. Together, Pierre and Marie formed the most famous husband-and-wife partnership in science history. They discovered the radioactive elements, Polonium and Radium. They were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903. 36.The word “determined” in line 1 means most nearly ___________ . A. strong-willed B. found out C. brave D. honest 37. What did Marie Curie go to France for? A. to find a job B. to earn her living C. to study D. to take up a new hobby 38. How was Marie Curie when she first lived in Paris? A. bored B. poor C. rich D. lively 39. How old was Marie Curie When she won the first Nobel Prize? A. 30 years old B. 36 years old C. 44 years old D. 67 years old 40. Polonium is a ___________. A. country B. science history C. prize D. radioactive elements