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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Many people have a fear of public speaking.According to a study, it has an influence on 3 in every 4 people.This fact is surprising and worrying, as most jobs require some speaking ability.The following will help you to make a speech better.

Write note cards.Write main ideas on your cards.Don’t write details.Put in some fun facts, questions and other activities on the cards to share with the class.Don’t look at your note cards for a long time while speaking.If necessary, you’re only going to want to have a quick look at the card for information, not read every last word.

Smile at your class.When it comes to speaking, there’s nothing that draws your class into your speech better than a good old-fashioned smile.Be happy, because you’re about to teach your class something they didn’t know before.Studies have shown that smiles are infectious (有感染力的).That means once you smile, it’s hard for everyone else not to smile.So if you want your speech to go off well.That’ll make everyone smile and maybe those smiles will make you actually smile.

Make eye contact.Nothing is more boring than listening to a speaker who looks at the floor or note cards.Relax.Your class is made up of your friends and you talk to them all the time.Talk the same way now.Have a look at every person in the classroom at least once.That way, everyone will feel like you’re communicating with them.Also, you’ll look like you know what you’re talking about.

Use hand motions.Move your hands along as you talk, using them to express your key points and keep the class interested.It will also lead your nervous energy into a better place.

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1.to make a speech better

Facts

Speaking ability is very2.for most jobs.

However, about three quarters of people are 3.to speak in public.

Tips

1.Write note cards.

Write main ideas 4.of details.

5. some fun facts, questions and other activities with the class.

Don’t look at the cards for long.Only have a 6. look.

2.Smile at your class.

Be 7. and smile at the class, and they will bring smiles to you too.

3.Make eye contact.

Talk the same way as usual.

Don’t 8. down at the floor or note cards but communicate with your class with your eyes.

4.Use hand motions.

9. hands along while talking is powerful.

It’s a good idea to keep the class more interested.

It also makes you feel less 10.

Come to Austria (奥地利)

Soli is a village in the mountains in western Austria. It is a lovely place. And the Post Hotel is clean and not expensive.

It is opened by a local family. From the hotel you can see the whole village, the forests and the mountains. Temperatures in summer are usually 20 °Cto 25 °Cin the daytime, but much cooler by evening.

Enjoy Thailand!

When you visit Bangkok in Thailand, don’t miss the early morning river boat trip to the Floating just outside the city. There you will find many kinds of fruits and vegetables. And you can pay for them when you sit in your boat. Don’t forget your hat: the sun can be strong and it may be as hot as 40℃ at noon.

Visit Hawaii! 

Maybe the most beautiful place in Hawaii is Kauai. You can visit its long, sandy beaches in the south and west of the island, and mountains and forests in the north, but don’t be surprised if it rains in the centre of the island. Daytime temperatures there are usually around 24°C to 26°C by the sea, and only a little cooler by late evening.

1.Which of the following is NOT true about Soli?

A. It lies in western Austria. B. It is always hot.

C. It is in the mountains. D. It is lovely.

2.When should you have river boat trips in Thailand?

A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon. D. In the evening.

3.If you want to see the mountains and forests in Kauai, where should you go?

A. To the east. B. To the south.

C. To the west. D. To the north.

4.What does the underlined sentence mean?

A. It seldom rains in the centre of the island.

B. People feel surprised at the centre of the island.

C. It often rains in the centre of the island.

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