填空题
The improbable chain of events that leads Alexander Fleming 1.（）
to discover penicillin in 1928 is the stuff which scientific myths 2.（）
are made. It was a discovery that would change the course of the
history, The active ingredient in that mold, which Fleming
named penicillin, turned to be an infection-fighting agent of 3.（）
enormous potency. When it was finally recognized as what it
was—the efficacious life-saving drug in the world—penicillin 4.（）
would alter forever the treatment of bacterial infections. By the
middle of the century, Fleming’s discovery spawned a huge phar- 5.（）
maceutical industry, churning out synthetic penicillin that would
conquer some of man-kind’s most ancient scourges, including
syphilis, gangrene, and tuberculosis.
When he died a heart attack in 1955, he was mourned by 6.（）
the world and buried as a national hero in the crypt of St. Paul’s
Cathedral in London. Although Fleming’s scientific work in and
of itself may not have reached great, his singular contribution 7.（）
changed the practice of medicine. He deserves our utmost recog-
nition. At the same time, we must bear on mind that the 8.（）
"Fleming Myth", as he called it, embodies the accomplishments
of many giants of anti-biotic development. Fleming is but a cho-
sen representative for the likes of Florey, Chain, Domagk, and
Waksman, many of who remain, sadly, virtual unknowns. 9.（）
Their achievements have made the world a better, healthier
place. In commemorating Fleming, and we commemorate them 10.（）
all.