1. Jennifer Weiss's journey to medicine began when she was a child, seeing doctors care for her father, who had heart disease. This experience left a lasting impression on her, and she decided to train as a doctor at 16. Although she enjoyed helping others, Jennifer soon realized she wanted to have a bigger influence on others. She wanted to do more than just take patients to the hospital.

During her college years, Jennifer studied human biology, health, and society, while also volunteering as a doctor and firefighter. She noticed that many people badly needed to get healthcare, which inspired her to create the EMS Equity Project. This project helped patients in Ithaca find healthcare resources. These. experiences led her to go for a job in medicine, and she finally joined Weill Cornell Medical College.

At the White Coat Ceremony, Jennifer and her classmates received their white coats and stethoscopes (听诊器). The ceremony marked the start of their medical education. Jennifer, who would be the first in her family to become a doctor, saw the white coat as a symbol (象征) of her responsibility for providing comfort and care to others. She believed that medicine was not just about learning but also about being kind to others.

The ceremony was also a reminder that becoming a doctor requires both professional knowledge and a sense of balance in life. As Dr Joseph Safdieh, a medical educator at Weill Cornell Medicine, said, students should aim to be the best one of themselves as doctors, not someone else. Students, with their different backgrounds and experiences, are ready to take on the challenges of the medical field.

1. （1） Why did Jennifer decide to become a doctor?

   A . She saw how a child was saved. B . She wanted to find a well-paid job. C . She was influenced by some doctors. D . She was badly ill at a young age.
3. （2） What is the main purpose of the EMS Equity Project?

   A . To draw public attention to poor families. B . To inspire more students to work hard. C . To encourage people to do volunteer work. D . To help patients in need of medical help.
5. （3） What did Jennifer think of the White Coat Ceremony?

   A . It exhibited a doctor's responsibility. B . It showed an end to college life. C . It marked the start of high school. D . It required her to be open-minded.
7. （4） What did Dr Joseph Safdieh expect the students to do?

   A . Attend his lectures about medicine, B . Make a lasting impression on others. C . Focus on becoming the best doctors. D . Build up confidence when studying.