Napoleon was a French soldier who became emperor of France. Born in 1769 on the
island of Corsica, Napoleon was sent by his father to a 34 school in France
when he was only ten years old. Napoleon was not a very good student in most of his classes,
but he 35 in mathematics and in military science. When he was sixteen
years old, Napoleon joined the French army. In that year he began the military
36 that brought him fame, power, riches, and, finally, defeat. At the young
age of 24, Napoleon became a 37 in the French army. Several years later he
became emperor of the French Empire. Napoleon was many things. He was, first of all, a brilliant military leader. His soldiers
were ready to die for him. 38 , Napoleon won many, many military victories.
At one time he 39 most of Europe, but many countries, including England,
Russia, and Austria fought fiercely against Napoleon. His 40 —his end—
came when he decided to attack Russia. It was in this military campaign against Russia that
Napoleon lost most of his army.
In 1821 the great French conqueror died—and he died alone, deserted by his family and
his friends. Napoleon was only 51 years old when he died.
【題組】37.
(A) general
(B) professor
(C) scientist
(D) technician
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