ЕГЭ: Грамматика и лексика (тест 9)

Albert Schweitzer, the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born in 1875. He was a man of many talents, but perhaps he is ... for his medical work in Africa. He selfless and important work there is remembered and honoured today.

After ... medicine, Schweitzer went to Gabon in 1913, together with his wife, to work as a doctor. He wanted to help people who were not as fortunate as himself, in a practical way. Gabon is a rich country by African standards, but there are still many poor people.

His work went well, but in 1917 he and his wife ... to French internment camp as prisoners of war.

Released in 1918, Schweitzer spent the next six years in Europe, ... lectures and concerts.

Music was a passion throughout his life, and his piano and organ preformances ... by many. They also enable him to raise money for Schweitzer hospital, which is situated in Gabon.

Today's modern hospital, ... next to the original one, looks after patients with a wide variety of disease.

Although Schweitzer died in 1965, his work continues as his belief if 'reverence for life' ... the guiding principle at the hospital in Gabon ever since.