阅读与回答问题。The famous scientist, Charles Darwin,...

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The famous scientist, Charles Darwin, was born on February 12, 1809. As a boy, Charles liked to go for walks in the fields and forests. He enjoyed watching nature（大自然）, and comparing（比较） what he saw with everything he read in science books. He also liked collecting very much. He collected many things, birds, eggs, stones and leaves. At sixteen Darwin went to Edinburgh University（大学） to become a doctor. But he was interested in the history of nature. Then he went to study in Cambridge University. There he studied until 1831.

Some time later he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and wanted a scientist. His teacher advised him to go. So when the Beagle left England in December, 1831, Darwin was on it. The trip lasted almost five years. Darwin saw many new plants and animals. He collected all kinds of plants. In 1842 Darwin went to live in Kent, and there he kept studying the change in nature. Darwin understood that plants and animals are not always the same, and that they really change.By 1859 Darwin had finished his famous book “The Origin of Species”.

Darwin kept his studies in science .In 1871 Darwin wrote another important book. Eleven years later, he died.

1.What was Darwin?　 __________________________________(No more than 2 words)

2.What kind of books did Darwin like reading when he was a boy? ____(No more than 2 words)

3.When did Darwin go to Edinburgh University? __________________(No more than 2 words)

4.Which book did Darwin write in 1859?　　　　 __________________(No more than 4 words)

5.When did Darwin die?　 ____________________________________(No more than 2 words)

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The famous scientist and thinker, Charles Robert Darwin (查尔斯·罗伯特·达尔文), was born in England on February 12, 1809. As a boy, Charles liked to go for walks in the fields and forests. He enjoyed watching nature, and comparing what he saw with everything he had read in science books. He also liked collecting very much. He collected many things, birds, eggs, stones and leaves.

At sixteen, Darwin was sent to Edinburgh University (爱丁堡大学) to become a doctor. But he was interested in the history of nature.

Then he was sent to study in Cambridge University (剑桥大学). There he studied until 1831.

Some time later he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and wanted a scientist.

His teacher advised him to go. So when the Beagle left England in December,1831, Darwin was on it.

The trip lasted almost five years. Darwin saw many new plants and animals. He collected all kinds of plants.

In 1842, Darwin went to live in Kent, and there he continued his studies of change in nature. Darwin understood that plants and animals are not always the same, and that they really change.

By 1859 Darwin had finished his famous book “The Origin of Species”(物种起源). And then he wrote some other famous books. Darwin continued his studies in science until he died in 1882.

1.Where was Darwin born?

2.What kind of books did Darwin like reading when he was a boy?

3.What did Darwin work as on the ship Beagle?

4.Which famous book was finished by Darwin in 1859?

5.When did Darvin die?

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One of the most famous scientists to study adaptations (适应能力) was Charles Darwin (达尔文). He was born in England in 1809. He wasn't the best student in his school, but when he was 16, his father sent him to a medical school. Charles liked spending time outdoors observing (观察) nature more than attending medical classes and dropped out(辍学) without graduating.

Next, Charles' father sent him to school to become a minister (牧师). This time he made it to graduation. But he didn't want to do the work of a minister. His friends encouraged him to follow his interest in science.

After graduation, Charles was invited to sail on the Beagle as an unpaid scientist. He wasn't the first choice, but he was the lucky one to go. The Beagle was to travel to South America and then around the world. The crew's task was to make maps of the places they visited.

On December 27th, 1831 Charles Darwin sailed from England on the Beagle. The trip was planned to last two years. In fact, it lasted five. During this time, he saw many amazing things. He collected lots of plants and animals and took them back to England to study.

Twenty-three years later, Darwin published a scientific paper with another man named Wallace. Darwin described how some animals have adaptations that help them survive. They are passed on to offspring (后代). Darwin’s ideas about adaptations are still very important to the study of living things.

1.Darwin was very interested in _____.

A. attending medical classes　　　　　　　　 B. the work of a minister

C. sailing around the world　　　　　　　　　 D. science

2.The Beagle was a(an) _____.

A. ship　　　　　　　　　　 B. plane　　　　　　　　 C. plant　　　　　　 D. animal

3.When Darwin published the scientific paper, he was _____ years old.

A. twenty-three　　　　　 B. twenty-two　　　　 C. forty-five　　　　 D. fifty

4.The underlined word "they" in the last paragraph refers to (指的是) _____.

A. adaptations　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Darwin and Wallace

C. animals　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Darwin's ideas

5.Which of the following is true?

A. Darwin graduated from a medical school.

B. Some animals have adaptations so that they can survive.

C. Darwin published a scientific paper by himself.

D. Darwin was first chosen to sail on the Beagle.

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Stanford is a world famous university on the west coast of the U.S. It was built by Stanford and his wife in memory of their only son who died of a strange disease.

Tourists are often surprised at the beauty of Stanford. Among the green trees, buildings with yellow walls and red tops make up a beautiful picture. Many tourists wonder why yellow and red they were chosen. that's because they were the favorites of Mrs.Stanford.

The big church is the most important building in Stanford. It stands at the center. It was built by Mrs.Stanford to remember her husband who devoted(贡献)himself to the university. There,students and teachers can communicate with God and hold great activities, such as concerts and parties.

The tallest building in　 Stanford is Hoover Tower, which is the land mark of the university. A man named Hoover had done a lot of the university. The things he once used can be seen on the first floor. On the top of the tower, tourists can have a good look at whole campus(校园).

As one of the world top universities.Stanford has many subjects that stand among the top ones in the world. And computer science has been the first　 for many years. If you want to study computer in a university abroad,maybe it is your best choice.

1.Why did Mr. and Mrs. Stanford build the university?

2.What color did Mrs.Stanford like best?

3.What is the most important building in the university?

4.Where can visitors see the whole campus of Stanford?

5.What does “it” in the last sentence of the passage refer to(替代)？

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Jack London was a famous American writer. He was born on January 12, 1876, in America.His family was very poor, and Jack had to leave school to make a living when he was twelve. He worked very hard.

Later Jack returned to school. He was strict with himself and worked hard at every subject, especially (尤其) literature(文学) .

In 1897, he went to Alaska to look for gold(黄金). Instead of getting gold, he found material for his books and stories. He returned home and started to write. His writings were so successful that he became rich and famous in his twenties.

But Jack London was not a happy man. He took his own life in 1916 when he was only 40 years old.

1.Jack London was from ________.

2. He was a famous ________.

3. In Alaska, he________.

4. He became famous for________ .

5. He began to work in________ and died in ________.

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The famous movie star was born ________ July, 1998.

A．in               B．on               C．at               D．for

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Dianna was born in a rich family on July 1st,1961. On July 29, 1981, Diana married Prince Charles. Later she gave birth to Prince William and Prince Harry.

Dianna enjoyed taking part in　 international Charities（国际的慈善机构）. One day in July 1991, she went to a hospital to see AIDS patients with Barbara Bush, the wife of the president of the United States at the time. Princess Diana talked to an AIDS patient who was unable to stand up. She even hugged(拥抱) him and encouraged him to fight against the illness(疾病). The patient was very grateful and said, “AIDS patients do need warm hugs.” Of course, she made it. Unfortunately, she died in August 1997. British Prime Minister, Tony Blair said in his speech that Diana was the People’s Princess.

After her death, people set up a fund(基金)to remember Diana and help those who need help.

1.How old was Diana when she got married to Prince Charles?

A. 18　　　　　　 B. 20　　　　　　 C. 22　　　　　　 D.24

2.Diana was the ____________ of Prince Harry.

A.sister　　　　　　 B. aunt　　　　　 C. mother　　　　 D. wife

3.The underlined word “grateful” means　　　　 .

A. angry　　　　　 B. pity　　　　　　 C. satisfied　　　 D. thankful

4.What was the aim of setting up the fund?

A. To help people who need help

B. To collect money for AIDS patients.

C. To provide many houses for patients.

D. To make Diana more beautiful and famous.

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Blair was the wife of Prince Charles.

B. Barbara Bush was also an AIDS Patient.

C. Diana thought　 the patients had no money.

D. Blair thought Princess Diana was the People’s Princess.

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Michael Jordan is the most famous basketball player in the world. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He didn't like to talk to other people about himself. He was also very short. He didn't play very well when he joined the basketball team in his high school at first. But the next year things changed greatly for him as he grew much taller.

Michael Jordan became famous when he joined the university basketball team in North Carolina. Michael used his speed and strength (力量) to reach the basket again. He played so well that people called him “Air Jordan”.

After college, Michael became a basketball team member in the Chicago Bulls. The NBA was very surprised at this high-flying player. He was named “Rookie” (新秀) of the year in 1985 and “Most Valuable (价值的) Player” in 1987. He once set a record (创纪录) by getting 63 points in one game.

1. Michael Jordan was born in_________.

A. in China　　　　 　　 B. in France

C. in America　　　　　　 D. In England

2. He began to become famous in _____________.

A. the university basketball team

B. the NBA

C. his high school at first

D. the Chicago Bulls

3. He is often called“__________”.

A. Rookie　　 　　　　　　　 B. the NBA

C. Air Jordan　 　　　　　 D. Most Valuable Player

4. The NBA was very surprised at the superstar when _________.

A. he was young

B. he joined the basketball team in his high school

C. he joined the university basketball team

D. he joined the Chicago Bulls

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Charles M. Schulz was born in 1922 in Minneapolis, the only child of a housewife and a barber. His interest in comics was encouraged by his father, who loved the funny pages. Charles M. Schulz sold seventeen cartoons to the Saturday Evening Post from 1948 to 1950 and Li’l Folks to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Peanuts debuted(首次露面) on October 2, 1950, and ran without interruption(中止) for the next fifty years. Charles M. Schulz died in 2000.　

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1.Why did young Charles become interested in comics?

A. He wanted to sell cartoons.

B. His mother encouraged him.

C. Cartoons brought him great times and fun.

D. His father’s love for the funny pages influenced him.

2.When did Peanuts first appear in public?

A. In 1922.　　 B. In 1948.　　 C. In 1950.　　 D. In 2000.

3.Who doesn’t belong to the Peanuts gang?

A. Snoopy.　　 B. Lucy.

C. Charles M. Schulz.　　 D. Peppermint Patty.

4.Which of the following appeared last?

A. Peanuts 2000.　　 B. Li’l Folks.

C. It’s a Dog’s Life, Snoopy.　　 D. It’s a Big World, Charlie Brown.

5.What do you think the passage is?

A. A novel.　　 B. A menu.

C. A diary.　　 D. An advertisement.

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Charles M. Schulz was born in 1922 in Minneapolis, the only child of a housewife and a barber. His father loved the funny pages and encouraged (鼓励) his interest in comics. Charles M. Schulz sold seventeen cartoons to the Saturday Evening Post from 1948 to 1950 and Li’l Folks to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Peanuts debuted(首次露面) on October 2, 1950, and ran without interruption(中止) for the next fifty years. Charles M. Schulz died in 2000.

Come and visit our website at www.ballantinebooks.com or come to Ballantine Bookshop, you’ll have a big surprise.

1.Why did young Charles become interested in comics?

A. He wanted to sell cartoons.

B. His mother encouraged him.

C. Cartoons brought him great times and fun.

D. His father’s love for the funny pages influenced (影响) him.

2.Who doesn’t belong to the Peanuts gang?

A. Snoopy.　　　　 　　　　　　　 B. Lucy.

C. Charles M. Schulz.　　　　　 D. Peppermint Patty.

3.Which of the following appeared (出现) last?

A. Peanuts 2000.

B. Li’l Folks.

C. It’s a Dog’s Life, Snoopy.

D. It’s a Big World, Charlie Brown.

4.What do you think the passage is?

A. A novel.　　 B. A menu.

C. A diary. D. An advertisement(广告).

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