Stephen Hawking, one of the world's most famo...

Stephen Hawking, one of the world's most famous scientists, believed that humans will one day have to move into space, "Once we step into space, our future should be safe," he said.

Today, many countries are all planning to send astronauts to Earth's closest neighbor: the moon. Some of these countries want to create space stations there within the next 10 years. These stations will prepare humans to visit and later live on Mars or other earthlike planets.

__①__ Robert Zubrin, a rocket scientist, thinks humans should colonize(殖民) space. He wants to start with Mars. Why? He thinks sending people to Mars will allow us to learn a lot of things—for example, the ability of humans to live in a very different environment. Besides, any progress we make in the fields of science, technology, medicine. and health will do good to people here on Earth.

__②__ Elon Musk, the CEO of Space X also believes we should colonize Mars. His long-term goal is to put one million people there if something bad happens to us here on Earth.

__③__ Many people say it's too expensive. Also, most space trips are not short. A one-way trip to Mars, for example, would take at least six months. People traveling this kind of distance could face many health problems. Besides, these first people would find life especially difficult in space. On the moon's surface, for example, the sun's rays are very dangerous. People would have to stay indoors most of the time.

__④__ No matter what different concerns there are, sending people into space seems certain. In the future, we might see cities on the moon or even new human cultures on other planets. First stop: the moon.

1.According to the passage, why are some countries planning to build space stations?

A.To develop space travel. B.To learn more about the moon's surface.

C.To prepare humans to live on other planets. D.To cut down the number of people living on Earth.

2.Which is the best place for the sentence "Not everyone thinks sending humans into space is a smart idea. "?

A.① B.② C.③ D.④

3.What is the purpose of this passage?

A.To give reasons for and against colonizing space.

B.To describe what life would be like on the moon.

C.To compare the environments of Mars and the moon.

D.To introduce progress in space science and technology.

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Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in 1942. He’s world well-known on space and time. Stephen was searching some very big questions, such as “How did the universe begin? How will it end?”

Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live.” As a matter of fact, the doctors were wrong – he didn’t die. He can’t walk but he uses a wheelchair. He can’t feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy(哲学).

Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1981, he met the Pope(教皇) in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation.

1.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Stephen is good at thinking.

B. Stephen cannot walk.

C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions.

D. Stephen had once studied math and science.

2.A Brief History of Time is ________.

A. a book which is well-known all over the word

B. a book about Rome’s history

C. Stephen’s talk collection with the Pope in Rome

D. Stephen’s talk collection with me in China

3.Stephen’s studies DO NOT include ________ according to the passage.

A. science B. math C. philosophy D. art

4.The underlined word impressed might mean ________ in Chinese.

A. 鼓励 B. 表扬 C. 给…印象 D. 给…帮助

5.The passage is mainly about _______.

A. Stephen’s books B. Stephen’s study C. Stephen and the Pope D. Stephen Hawking

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Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in 1942. he’s a world well-known on space and time. Stephen is researching some very big questions, such as: How did the universe begin? How will it end?

Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live.” As a matter of fact, the doctors were wrong---- he didn’t die. He can’t walk now but he uses a wheelchair(轮椅). He can’t feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy(哲学).

Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams(图表) or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1891, he met the Pope(教皇) in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

1.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Stephen is good at thinking.    B. Stephen cannot walk.

C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions.    D. Stephen had once studied math and science at Oxford University.

2. How old was Stephen when he became a doctor of philosophy?

A. 21  B. 23    C. 27    D. 25

3.A Brief History of Time is ________.

A. a book which is well-known all over the word

B. a book about Rome’s history

C. Stephen’s talk collection with the Pope in Rome

D. Stephen’s talk collection with me in China

4. Stephen’s studies DO NOT relate(涉及) to ________ according to the passage.

A. science  B. math  C. philosophy  D. art

5.The right order of Stephen’s main experiences in ________.

a. He went to Cambridge University.

b. He became very ill.

c. He wrote his first import book.

d. He met the Pope in Rome.

A. c- a- b- e- d  B. a- b- c- d- e  C. c- b- a –e –d    D. a- c- b- e- d

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Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in

1942. He’s a world well-known on space and time. Stephen is researching some very big questions, such as: How did the universe begin? How will it end?

Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the

age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live.” As a matter of fact, the doctors were wrong---- he didn’t die. He can’t　 walk now but he uses a wheelchair(轮椅). He can’t feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy(哲学).

Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams(图表)

or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1991, he met the Pope(教皇) in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1998, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation.

1.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Stephen is good at thinking.　

B. Stephen cannot walk.　　

C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions.　　

D. Stephen had once studied math and science at Oxford University.

2. How old was Stephen when he became a doctor of philosophy?

A. 21　 B. 23　　 C. 27　　 D. 25

3. A Brief History of Time is ________.

A. a book which is well-known all over the word

B. a book about Rome’s history

C. Stephen’s　 talk collection with the Pope in Rome

D. Stephen’s　 talk collection with me in China

4.Stephen’s　 studies DO NOT relate(涉及) to ________ according to the passage.

A. science　 B. math　 C. philosophy　 D. art

5.The right order of Stephen’s　 main experiences is ________.

a. He went to Cambridge University.

b. He became very ill.

c. He wrote his first import book.

d. He met the Pope in Rome.

A. c- a- b - d　　 B. a- b- c- d　

C. b-a-d-c　　 　　 D. a- c- b – d

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—Stephen Hawking, the world﹣famous British scientist, died 　　　　　　 the age of 76.

—I'm sorry to hear that, One of science's brightest stars went dark.

A.at B.in C.on D.of

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Stephen Hawking , one of the most respected and best-known scientists, passed away _____ March 14, 2018 ______ the age of 76.

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

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　　　　　 big success Stephen Hawking is! He’s one of the best-known scientists on space and time in the world.

A. How　　 B. What　　 C. How a　　 D. What a

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On March 14, one of science’s brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world-famous British ___________, died at 76 in Cambridge, UK. Hawking is considered by many to be the_______ scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He_______ the theory that the universe (宇宙) began with the Big Bang (大爆炸) and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research.

He also wrote books to help_______ people understand the universe. His most famous_______ is A Brief History of Time (《时间简史》), which has sold more than 10 million copies around the world, according to CNN.

Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was_________someone who had a strong will (意志) and optimistic (乐观的) attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was diagnosed (诊断) with a serious illness that _______ him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and “speak” using a computerized voice. But this didn’t stop him from living a meaningful and colorful life. Hawking traveled the globe to attend science conferences, _______every continent, including Antarctica (南极洲). He was also a _______of pop culture and appeared on TV shows.

He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot-air balloon. He__________to travel into space one day. In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he was first diagnosed with his illness. “But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life,” he said.

1.A. writer　　 B. singer　　 C. scientist　　 D. footballer

2.A. worst　　 B. greatest　　 C. funniest　　 D. happiest

3.A. came up with　　 B. thought over　　 C. caught up with　　 D. kept up with

4.A. rich　　 B. poor　　 C. common　　 D. normal

5.A. thinking　　 B. book　　 C. record　　 D. video

6.A. also　　 B. later　　 C. soon　　 D. simply

7.A. relaxed　　 B. stopped　　 C. protected　　 D. noticed

8.A. visiting　　 B. calling　　 C. nodding　　 D. repeating

9.A. star　　 B. manager　　 C. reporter　　 D. fan

10.A. wished　　 B. hoped　　 C. spoke　　 D. rushed

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Do you know Stephen Hawking? He’s one of the most well-known1.（scientist）on space and time in the world. He was born in England in 1942. Hawking is 2.（study）how the universe began and how it ends.

When he studied math and science at Oxford University, he fell3.(serious) ill, which made him unable to speak or breathe. Till now, he can’t move or feed4.(him). however, he has a wheelchair with 5. special computer, with which he can communicate with others.

6.he was facing all these difficulties, he refused to give up his hope of living. Because 7. his illness, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams or to write. So he started8.(think) in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he is respected by people in the world.

Once he9.(invite) to China to give lectures. His self-confidence and humorous conversations impressed us deeply.

He once said, “When something unfair happens, 10. is no need to worry about it! You just have to do the best in your own situation.”

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On March 14, one of science’s brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world-famous British scientist, died at 76 in Cambridge, UK.

Hawking is considered by many to be the greatest scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He came up with the theory that the universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research. He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe(宇宙).His most famous best-seller is A Brief History of Time，which has sold more than 10 million copies around the world, according to CNN.

Hawking was someone who had a strong will. When Hawking was 21, he had a serious illness that stopped him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and “speak” using a computerized voice. But this didn’t stop him from living a meaningful and colorful life.

Hawking traveled the world to attend science meetings, visiting every continent(大陆),including Antarctica. He was also a fan of pop culture and appeared on TV shows such as Star Trek and The Big Bang Theory. He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot-air balloon； when he was 65, he took part in a zero-gravity flight to experience weightlessness. He hoped to travel into space one day.

In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he was first examined with his illness.

“But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life,” he said.

1.The underlined word “theory” in the 2nd paragraph might mean　　　　 .

A. plan　　 B. idea　　 C. advice　　 D. request

2.The 2nd paragraph mainly tells us about the　　　 of Stephen Hawking.

A. scientific achievements　　 B. characteristic

C. most famous book　　 D. meaningful life

3.Which of the following is TRUE about Hawking according to the passage?

A. He visited every continent except Antarctica.

B. He had to move around in a wheelchair after a car accident.

C. He flew in a hot-air balloon to celebrate his 50th birthday.

D. He was interested in appearing on TV shows.

4.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?

A. Hawking Leaves Our Universe　　 B. Travelling in Space

C. The Big Bang Theory　　 D. Life Is Unfair

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