O-NET Story Time – Passage 6

Marie Curie

Marie Curie was a famous scientist known for her work on radioactivity. She was born in Poland but moved to France to study science. She discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, which helped in medical treatments. Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and she is the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences. She worked very hard, but because of her exposure to radiation, she became sick later in life.

Why did Marie Curie move to France?
1. To work as a doctor.
2. To study science.
3. To teach at a university.
4. To win a Nobel Prize.
How did Marie Curie’s discoveries help people?
1. They helped improve transportation.
2. They were used in medical treatments.
3. They made farming easier.
4. They helped build stronger buildings.
What happened to Marie Curie later in life?
1. She won a third Nobel Prize.
2. She became famous for her books.
3. She got sick from radiation exposure.
4. She stopped working as a scientist.

O-NET Story Time – Passage 6

This practice test is based on past O-NET exams for Primary 6 students.

Marie Curie