A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) — a tough course even for students of an average graduate age. Described by staff as "simply extraordinary", Laurent is on course to finish his degree in December. He then plans to embark on a Doctor of Philosophy program in electrical engineering while also studying for a medicine degree, his father said.
His parents, Lydia and Alexander Simons, said they thought Laurent's grandparents were exaggerating when they said he had a gift, but his teachers soon concurred. "They noticed something very special about Laurent," said Lydia. Laurent was given test after test as teachers tried to work out the extent of his talents. While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to why their child prodigy is capable of learning so quickly. But Lydia has her own theory. "I ate a lot of fish during the pregnancy," she joked.
Laurent said his favorite subject is electrical engineering and he's also going to study a bit of medicine. His progress has not gone unnoticed and he is already being sought out by prestigious universities around the world, although Laurent's family wouldn't be drawn on naming which of them he is considering for his PhD. 
Laurent said he enjoys playing with his dog Sammy and playing on his phone, like many young people. However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out what he wants to do with his life: develop artificial organs. In the meantime, Laurent has to finish his bachelor's degree and choose which academic institution will play host to the next stage in his remarkable journey. Before that, he plans on taking a vacation to Japan for an undoubtedly well-deserved break.

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1.Laurent will get further education on ______ after his graduation from TUE.

A medicine

B electrical engineering

C developing artificial organs

D both medicine and electrical engineering

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句He then plans to embark on a Doctor of Philosophy program in electrical engineering while also studying for a medicine degree, his father said.可知，Laurent计划开始攻读电气工程博士学位，同时，他也攻读医学学位，故选D。

2.Why did Laurent grasp the knowledge at college so quickly?

A Laurent's grandparents exaggerated his gift.

B No one could explain this phenomenon until now.

C Laurent's mother ate a lot of fish during the pregnancy.

D Laurent's teachers proved that he was a talent by testing.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据文章第二段第五句While Laurent comes from a family of doctors, his parents have so far not received any explanation as to why their child prodigy is capable of learning so quickly.可知，Laurent 来自一个医生家庭，但他的父母至今还没有收到任何解释为什么他们的神童学习能力这么快，故选B。

3.What made Laurent different from the children of his age?

A His goal and plan.

B His patience and will.

C His hobbies and interests.

D His diligence and observation.

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据文章第四段第二句However, unlike most 9-year-olds, he has already worked out what he wants to do with his life: develop artificial organs.可知，9岁的Laurent有他自己未来的目标和计划，这使得他有别于他的同龄人，故选A。

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A Laurent will go on holiday with his parents in Japan soon.

B Laurent finds a balance between being a child and his talents.

C Laurent’s parents are satisfied with his achievements at school.

D Laurent’s teachers advised him to be enrolled by the famous university.

解析：选B。推理判断题。根据文章最后一段可知，Laurent既能发挥他的天赋，快速掌握文化知识，制定未来的目标计划，又能像同龄人那样爱玩手机，爱和宠物玩，由此推断他在孩子的天性和才能之间找到了平衡点，故选B。