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

改写句子，根据各小题Ａ句的意思完成Ｂ句，使两句的意思基本相同。每空限填一个单词。（共１２分）

1.A: His friend didn't know what he should do.

B: His friend didn't know ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? do.

2.A: What was wrong with the old man？

B: What ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? the old man？

3.A: He found it was not easy to sleep.

B: He found ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? to sleep.

4.A: He went to bed at twelve last night.

B: He ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? go to bed ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? twelve last night

5.A: She was worried and her friend was worried, too.

B: She was worried and ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? her friend.

6.A: She always makes me happier when I’m unhappy.

B: She always ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? me ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? when I’m unhappy.

根据各小题Ａ句的意思完成Ｂ句，使两句的意思基本相同。每空限填一个单词。

1.A: His friend didn't know what he should do.

B: His friend didn't know           do.

2.A: What was wrong with the old man？

B: What                       the old man？

3.A: He found it was not easy to sleep.

B: He found               to sleep.

4.A: He went to bed at twelve last night.

B: He        go to bed          twelve last night

5.A: She was worried and her friend was worried, too.

B: She was worried and                              her friend.

6.A: She always makes me happier when I’m unhappy.

B: She always            me            when I’m unhappy.

After graduating from school, I didn’t go directly to university. Instead, I spent a year travelling round the world.

I started my trip in London, the UK. I saw theBig Ben and visited the amazing churches.From there, I flew to Paris, and went down to the south of France, which is famous for its lovely beaches.

Next, I flew to India, and traveled round the country for about three months. Although the cities were crowded, the countryside was the beautiful. I stayed in a small fishing village by the sea and it was the happiest time of my life.

I then came to China, a country I had always wanted to visit. I saw Beijing, of course, and climbed up the Great Wall. I also took a trip to see some villages where I learned a lot about Chinese local customs.

Then, at last, I flew all the way home. It had been a great experience, but, yes, it was good to be home again!

1.The writer travelled round the world ____________.

A．after he graduated from school

B．when he was in university

C．before he graduated from school

D．After graduated from university

2.The right order of the writer’s trip is _____________.

a. He went to Paris.

b.He saw the Big Ben.

c. He visited China.

d. He stayed in India for 3 months.

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

3.Which part of the trip did the writer enjoy most?

A．Climbing up the Great Wall in China.

B．Staying in the fishing village in India.

C．Visiting the amazing churches in the UK.

D．Walking on the lovely beaches in the south of France.