Charles Darwin was a scientist who changed ou...

Charles Darwin was a scientist who changed our understanding of the natural world.　 He is known as the Father of Modern Biology.　 Darwin　 spent all his life studying nature and making notes about all the species(物种)he found.

Darwin was born in 1809 in England. Like many geniuses he didn't do well at school and got poor marks.　 He was a good athlete though and loved exploring nature and collecting sea shells. He also kept doing chemistry experiments and so his classmates gave him the nickname "Gas"

His father was a doctor and expected Charles to become one too.　 Charles started studying medicine at Edinburgh University, but soon gave up his studies there.　 He went on to study religion at Cambridge University instead. There he started collecting insects like beetles and paid too little attention to his studies.

In 1831，at the age of 22 ,　 Darwin went on a five-year expedition to South America , Australia and South Africa by ship.　 He was often seasick, but the things he saw on this long journey changed his life.　 He collected many fossils as well as animal and plant specimens.　 He spent the rest of his life studying what he had seen and he wrote many books.

In 1839, Darwin married his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, with whom he had ten children!　 He was a loving father and enjoyed family life, which was always more important to him than his research. In spite of having many health problems throughout his life, Darwin lived until he his 73.

Darwin's most famous book On the Origin of Species came out in 1859 and sold out in a day.It said that all living things were related, which meant that human beings were just another kind of animal. These ideas were not popular at first, but now most people agree with them and admire Darwin as a brilliant scientist.

1.Darwin was a　　　　 and had great interests in exploring nature though he was_____work.

2. At Edinburgh University, Darwin soon gave up his study because he___________ .

3. Darwin came up with　　　 after the long journey, and what he saw on the way_______.

4.According to the article, Darwin loved his family very much and he had_______.

5. At first, Darwin's new ideas about human beings_______________.

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Charles Darwin was a scientist who changed our understanding of the natural world. He is known _______ the Father of Modern Biology. Darwin spent all his life _______ nature and making notes about all the species (物种) he found.

Darwin was born in 1809 in England. Like many geniuses (天才), he didn’t do well at school and got _______ marks. He was a good athlete though and loved exploring nature and collecting sea shells. His father was a doctor and expected Charles _______ one too. Charles started studying medicine at Edinburgh University, but soon gave up his studies there.

In 1831, _______ the age of 22, Darwin went on a _______ expedition to South America, Australia and South Africa by ship. He was often seasick, but the things he saw on this long journey _______ his life. Darwin’s most famous book On the Origin of Species _______ in 1859 and sold out in a day. It said that all _______ things were related, which meant that human beings were just another kind of animal. These ideas were not popular at first, but now most people __________ them and admire Darwin as a brilliant scientist.

1.A.as B.for C.on D.with

2.A.study B.to study C.studying D.having study

3.A.well B.good C.little D.poor

4.A.became B.become C.to became D.to become

5.A.in B.at C.on D.with

6.A.5 year B.5-year C.5-years D.5 years

7.A.saved B.made C.gave D.changed

8.A.came in B.came out C.came on D.came true

9.A.live B.lives C.life D.living

10.A.agree with B.agree to C.disagree with D.disagree to

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Charles Darwin was a scientist. And he changed our understanding of the 1. (自然的) world.

Darwin was born in 1809 in England. At school he didn’t do well and got poor marks. He was a good athlete though and loved studying nature. He also kept doing chemistry 2. （实验）.

His father was a doctor and expected Charles to become one too. Charles started studying 3. (医药) at Edinburgh University, but soon gave up his studies there. He went on to study religion at Cambridge University 4. (代替).

In1831, Darwin went on a five-year journey to South America, Australia and South Africa by ship. He was often seasick, but the things he saw on this trip changed his life. He 5. (收集) many animal and plant specimens. He spent the 6. (剩余) of his life studying what he had seen and he wrote many books.

In 1839, Darwin 7. (结婚) his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, with whom he had ten children! He was a loving father and enjoyed family life, which was always more 8. (重要的) to him than his research. In spite of having many health 9. (问题) throughout his life, Darwin lived until he was 73.

Darwin’s most famous book‎“On the Origin of Species” came out in 1859 and sold out in a day. It said that all living things were related. His ideas were not popular at first, but now most people 10. (同意) with them and admire Darwin as great scientist.

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Charles Darwin was a great 1. (science). And he changed our understanding of the natural world.

Darwin was born in 1809 in England. At school he was a good athlete and enjoyed2. (study) nature. He kept doing chemistry3. ．

Charles started studying medicine at Edinburgh University, but soon gave 4.　 his studies there. He went on to study religion at Cambridge University instead.

In 1831, Darwin went on a 5. (five year) journey to South America, Australia and South Africa 6.ship. He collected many animal and plant specimens. After a lot of 7.　 (science) observation(观察)，he found out animals are closely8. to the nature.These　 9. (discovery) helped him come up with the theory of evolution.He 10. (spend) the rest of his life studying what he had seen and he wrote many books.

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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给词的正确形式（每空不多于3词）。

Charles Darwin was a scientist and he changed our understanding of the 1.(nature) world.

Darwin was born in 1809 in England. At school he didn't do well and got poor2.(mark) . He was a good athlete and loved studying nature as well. He also kept3.(do) chemistry experiments.

His father was a doctor and expected Charles 4.(become) one too. Charles started studying medicine5. Edinburgh University, but soon he gave up his studies there. He went on to study religion at Cambridge University instead.

In 1831, Darwin went on a five-year journey to South America, Australia and South Africa by ship. He was seasick, but the things he saw on this trip changed his life. He collected many animal and plant specimens(标本). He spent the rest of his life6. (study)what he had seen and he wrote many books.

In 1939, Darwin married his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, with7.he had ten children! He was a loving father and enjoyed family life, which was always 8.(important)to him than his research. In spite of having many health problems throughout his life, Darwin lived 9. he was 73.

Darwin's most famous book On the Origin of Species came out in 1859 and10.(sell) out in a day. It said that all living things were related. His ideas were not popular at first, but now most people agree with them and admire Darwin as a great scientist.

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One of the most famous scientists to study adaptations（适应，改变）was Charles Darwin. He was born in England in 1809. He wasn' t the best student in his school. 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. He dropped out without graduating.

Next, Charles' father sent him to school to become a minister （牧帀）.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 （乘船航行）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 o£ 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 the 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）.

1.The Beagle was a（ n） 　　 ,

A.ship B.plane C.plant D.animal

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

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

3.The underlined word "they" in the last paragraph refers to 　　 .

A.adaptations B.Darwin and Wallace C.animals D.Darwin *　　 s ideas

4.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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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 having medical classes. He dropped out 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.

Luckily, Charles was invited to sail on the Beagle as an unpaid scientist after graduation. The Beagle was to travel to South America and then around the world. Their 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 begin his scientific 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．having medical classes                   B．the work of a minister

C．sailing around the world                  D．science and nature

2.The trip on the Beagle lasted ____________ years.

A．five                                  B．four

C．three                                D．two

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

A．twenty                               B．twenty-three

C．forty-five                              D．fifty

4.The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ____________.

A．adaptations                            B．Darwin and Wallace

C．animals                               D．Darwin’s ideas

九年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

The famous scientist and thinker, Charles Darwin, was born on February 12, 1809. His family lived not far from the River Severn, England.

Charles’ father was a well-known doctor and the son of a still greater doctor and scientist. Charles’ father hoped that his son would also become a doctor.

As a boy Charles liked to go for walks in the fields and forests. He watched nature and compared what he saw with everything he had read in science books. He also liked collecting very much. He collected many things: eggs, stones, and leaves. His father did not like this, as Charles was not studying very well at school.

①为了成为一名医生，十六岁时达尔文就被送到爱丁堡大学(Edinburgh University) 学习。But he was interested in the history of nature.

Then he studied at Cambridge University until 1831.

Some time later, he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and wanted a scientist. His professor advised him to go. He said the trip would be just for Darwin. So when the ship left England in December 1831, Darwin was on it. The research lasted almost five years. The Beagle studied the waters in the sea near South America. It also visited New Zealand, Australia and islands in the Pacific. Darwin saw many new plants and animals. He collected all kinds of plants, which he sent home from the places he visited.

When he returned home, Darwin was warmly greeted by his families and many friends.

In 1842, Darwin went to live in Kent, where he continued his studies of the changes in nature. ②Darwin 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. It made a great hit in the world of science. ③He was opposed (反对) by the church and even by some scientists. But later, more and more scientists agreed with him.

Darwin continued his studies in science until he died in 1882.

请根据文章内容回答问题。

1.Why didn’t Charles become a doctor?

____________________________________________________________________

2.When did Charles start the research with the Beagle?

_____________________________________________________________________

◆根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

3.请将①处划线句子翻译成英语。

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4.请将②处划线句子翻译成汉语。

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5.请改写③处划线句子， 使其意思与原句一致（每空一词）。

The church and even some scientists ____________ ___________ him.

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The famous scientist and thinker， Charles Darwin， was born on February 12， 1809. His family lived not far from the River Severn， England.

Charles’ father was a well-known doctor and the son of a still greater doctor and scientist. Charles’ father hoped that his son would　 also become a doctor.

As a boy Charles liked to go for walks in the fields and forests. He watched nature and compared what he saw with everything he had read in science books. He also liked collecting very much. He collected many things： eggs， stones， and leaves. His father did not like this， as Charles was not studying very well at school.

At the age of sixteen， Darwin was sent to Cambridge University in order to become a doctor. But he was interested in the history of nature.

Then he studied at Cambridge University until 1831.

Some time later， he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and wanted a scientist. His professor advised him to go. He said the trip would be just for Darwin. So when the ship left England in December 1831， Darwin was on it. The research lasted almost five years. The Beagle studied the waters in the sea near South America. It also visited New Zealand， Australia and islands in the Pacific. Darwin saw many new plants and animals. He collected all kinds of plants， which he sent home from the places he visited.

When he returned home， Darwin was warmly greeted by his families and many friends.

In 1842， Darwin went to live in Kent(肯特)， where he continued his studies of the changes 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》）. It made a great hit in the world of science. He was opposed(反对) by the church and even by some scientists. But later， more and more scientists agreed with him.

Darwin continued his studies in science until he died in 1882.

1.根据短文内容完成句子填空（每空限填一个单词）。

From the first paragraph of the passage， we know not only Darwin but also his ________ was a famous and great _________.

2.根据短文内容完成句子填空（每空限填一个单词）。

According to the passage， Darwin ___________ studying the changes in nature and had great ___________ of plants and animals.

3.把短文中画底线的句子译成汉语：

____________________________________________________________________________

4.根据短文内容回答问题。

According to the passage， what’s the influence of Darwin’s famous book The Origin of Species? ____________________________________________________________________________

5.根据短文内容用一个完整的英文句子(限12个词以内)回答问题。

What is the main idea of the passage?

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The famous scientist and thinker, Charles Darwin(查尔斯·达尔文), was born on February 12, 1809. His family lived not far from the River Severn, England.

Charles’ father was a well-known doctor and the son of a still greater doctor and scientist. Charles’ father hoped that his son would also become a doctor.

As a boy Charles liked to go for walks in the fields and forests.83. He watched nature and compared what he saw with everything he had read in science books. He also liked collecting very much. He collected many things: eggs, stones, and leaves. His father did not like this, as Charles was not studying very well at school.

At the age of sixteen, Darwin was sent to Edinburgh University in order to become a doctor. But he was interested in the history of nature.

Then he studied at Cambridge University until 1831.

Some time later, he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and wanted a scientist. His professor advised him to go. He said the trip would be just for Darwin. So when the ship left England in December 1831, Darwin was on it. The research lasted almost five years. The Beagle studied the waters in the sea near South America. It also visited New Zealand, Australia and islands in the Pacific. Darwin saw many new plants and animals. He collected all kinds of plants, which he sent home from the places he visited.

When he returned home, Darwin was warmly greeted by his families and many friends.

In 1842, Darwin went to live in Kent, where he continued his studies of the changes in nature. 84.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）. It made a great hit in the world of science. ③He was opposed (反对) by the church and even by some scientists. But later, more and more scientists agreed with him.

Darwin continued his studies in science until he died in 1882.

◆请根据文章内容回答问题。

1.Why didn’t Charles become a doctor?

__________________________________________________________________

2. When did Charles start the research with the Beagle?

___________________________________________________________________

3.请将划线句子翻译成英语。

__________________________________________________________________

4.请将划线句子翻译成汉语。

___________________________________________________________________

5.请给这篇文章拟一个恰当的题目

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