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Zhang Heng was a famous scientist in the history of China. His invention Hou Feng Seismometer was a great success and it helped us understand the world better.
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(AD 78-139) 
| It was invented. Zhang Heng was born in Nanyang in the eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, there were many earthquakes every year. People thought they were from ghosts. Zhang Heng, however, didn’t believe it. He tried to find ways to study earthquakes for many years and in 132 he invented the first seismometer in the world. |
| It was used. But at first, people didn’t believe it and all laughed at him. In February, 138, Zhang heng’s seismometer told there was an earthquake in the west of Luoyang. After four days, three earthquakes really happened in Luoyang area. It was believed to be useful from then on. However, it was lost 1700 years ago. |
| It was reproduced. Scientists have been trying to reproduce one like that. In 2012, the latest reproduced seismometer was successfully listed in Shanghai museum. It was reported to have been a little helpful during the earthquakes in Tangshan, Yunnan and Sichuan. It is hoped to be improved better soon and be able to predict coming earthquakes one day. |
1.When was the first seismometer in the world invented?
A．In 78. B．In 132. C．In 138. D．In 139.
2. Where can we visit the latest reproduced seismometer?
A．In Henan. B．In Luoyang. C．In Shanghai. D．In Nanyang.
3. We probably read this passage from a (an) ______________.
A．advertisement B．story book
C．travel guidebook D．science magazine
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词汇运用用括号内所给词的适当形式填空（每空不限一词）。（15分）
1.Zhang Yi-Mou is one of the most famous________ (direct) in China.
2.I’m afraid, I have no choice but ____________ (take) a taxi.
3. My father likes reading. He often buys ________ (week) newspapers to read.
4. The problem is that Andy is ____ (active) and doesn’t like to talk with others.
5.___________ (keep) healthy, I decide to eat less and exercise more.
6.You’re __________ (suitable) person to take this job in our class.
7.Students __________ (not allow) to smoke.
8.Sandy _________ (prefer) jogging to running when she was young.
9.Tom’s star sign is Aquarius, he likes to do everything _________ (different)
10. The problem of stress gets worse when people keep their worries to ___ (they).
11.My mother is far too busy____________(do) housework.
12.To tell you the _____________(true), I often quarrel with my parents.
13. My classmate, Jack, has just found a book __________(lie) on the playground.
14.In fact, many teenagers have no _________(communicate) with family members.
15.I think you can talk to your friends when_____________(feel) sad.
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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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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
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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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The History of Tofu
| In China | 
1.Over 2000years ago, there was an ancient picture which shows a kitchen scene where soya milk and tofu were being made; 2.At about AD 1500,apoem called“Ode to Tofu" was witten by Su Ping. |
| In Japan | 1.Duinghe Nara era (奈良时代), Kento broug tofu back to Jpan from China; 2. In 1489, the word "tofu" was first written in the actual Japanese characters;, 3.In 1782,a popular cooking book Tofu Hyakuchin was published. |
| In Westem Countries | 1.In 1603, a Spanish book A Cllecion of Voyages and Travels introduced how tofu was made; 2. In 1704, the book A Cllection of Voyages and Travels was published in English; 3. In 1880, tofu was first produced in France by Pillieux; 4. In 1895, tofu was made in San Francisco, US. |
1.Which of the following was the earliest evidence（证据）of tofu production?
A.A book. B.A poem. C.A picture.
2.The word “tofu” was first mentioned in Western World in .
A.1489 B.1500 C.1603
3.According to the information above, tofu was introduced in foreign languages.
A.Four B.Five C.Six
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Here is a famous story about the Great Wall of China. The story happened in the Qin Dynasty. It was a moving love story. 1. .
One day, the emperor. Qin Shi Huang, ordered his soldiers(士兵) to capture(俘虏) some young men. He sent the young men to build the Great Wall of China.
A young man named Fan Xiliang didn't want to get captured. 2. . He had nowhere to go and didn't know where to hide. When he heard the soldiers coming towards him, he was terrified.
At that time, a woman named Lady Meng Jiang was passing by Fan Xiliang. She saw the poor man and saved him. Fan Xiliang said thanks to Lady Meng Jiang. 3. .
Later on they got married. Unfortunately, Fan Xiliang was found and captured. He was sent to the Great Wall and worked there.
Lady Men Jiang waited for her husband day and night. Winter came, but Fan Xiliang failed to return. 4.. She took the warm clothes to the Great Wall, but she didn't find Fan Xiliang.
Someone told her that Fan Xiliang had died and that he was buried in the Great Wall. 5.. She cried so sadly that a part of the Great Wall collapsed(倒塌) and she finally found Fan Xiliang’s body.
A.Lady Meng Jiang prepared some warm clothes for her husband.
B.They fell in love with each other.
C.Do you want to know more about the love story?
D.He ran away from his home and planned to hide somewhere.
E.Lady Meng Jiang stayed by the wall and kept crying day and night.
F.Her husband died at last.
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_______ the age of 13, Fu Mingxia was very famous in China _______ the youngest Olympic champion.
A. At; for B. At; as
C. On; for D. In; as