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Trying to take a picture of a black hole is like trying to take a photo of an orange sitting on the surface of Moon from Earth— with your mobile phone.
That is what Dr. Katie Bouman said two years ago during a talk c__________ “How to take a picture of a black hole.”
Bouman is 29 years old. She and o__________ scientists produced a black hole picture from data(数据) collected from a series of telescopes(望远镜) around the world. They worked together to form an Earth-sized telescope—one powerful enough to do what seemed i_________ in the past.
Last month, the team of scientists showed the p__________ the first picture of a black hole. Soon after, another picture was spreading over social media and the news. It showed a smiling Bouman with the black hole picture on her computer screen. She led a team to help create a program that t______the huge amount of telescopic data into one picture. She q______ became a symbol for women in science.
A university student who recently completed her studies in engineering said, “So many young girls will consider Dr. Katie Bouman as a h__________ and go on to make their own discoveries in space, physics, and computer science. A historic moment is not only for science,b__________ for women in science.”
But Bouman h__________ said that she was not the only one who achieved this great success. She said, “No one made this picture. It required the amazing talent of a team of scientists from around the world. Also, it needed years of hard w__________.”
Bouman will begin her teaching career at a university later this year.
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Places for Shopping in London
Topshop | Topshop at London's Oxford Circus is one of the most fashionable shops in the world. It has three floors. You can find everything you need to look stylish. |
Forbidden Planet | It is in New Oxford Street. It is a bookstore with a large number of science fiction and comic books. |
Selfridges | It is one of the biggest department stores in Oxford Street. Lots of famous stars visit it when they are in the UK. It has six floors and you can buy nearly everything there. |
The Virgin Megastore | It's at Piccadilly Circus. It is one of the biggest and best music shops in the UK. If you are looking for a rare record, you'll probably find it there. It's open from 9:00 am until midnight from Monday, to Saturday, and from 1:30 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday. |
Davenports Magic Shop | It's an amazing place. It began in the East End in 1898. It's the oldest family magic shop in the world. You will find it at Charing Cross underground station. It is open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, and closed on Sunday and public holidays. |
1.Where can you find Topshop?
A.At Charing Cross. B.At Piccadilly Circus.
C.At Oxford Circus. D.In New Oxford Street.
2.If you want to meet some stars, you could try your luck in _____________.
A.Selffridges B.Forbidden Planet
C.Davenports Magic Shop D.The Virgin Megastore
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The Virgin Megastore is at New Oxford Street.
B.Davenports Magic Shop is closed on public holidays.
C.Davenports Magic Shop has a history of less than one hundred years.
D.Forbidden Planet is a bookstore with a small number of science fiction books.
Visiting the British Museum in London is free. Founded in 1753, the British Museum in London is one of the greatest museums in the world!
Bag searches and large luggage: For everyone’s safety, all bags, rucksacks, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum. | Admission and opening times: Free, open daily 10:00–17:30 Fridays: open until 20:30 * except Good Friday The Museum is closed on 1 January and 24, 25 & 26 December, but open every other day of the year. |
1.Which of the following things can you take with you while visiting the British Museum?
A.Large luggage. B.Wheeled cases.
C.Sharp knives. D.Your wallet.
2.When can you visit the British Museum?
A.On Good Friday . B.Every day of the year.
C.On January 2nd. D.On December 25th.