题目内容
【题目】阅读下面的材料，然后根据材料内容回答所提问题。
On March 14 this year, one of science’s brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the word-famous British scientist, died at 76 in Cambridge, UK.
Hawking is considered by many to be the greatest scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He came up with the theory that the universe (宇宙) began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research. He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe. His most famous book is A Brief History of Time, which has sold more than 10 million copies around the world.
Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was also someone who had a strong will and optimistic (乐观的) attitude.
When Hawking was 21, he developed a serious illness that stopped 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. “If one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be mentally disabled as well, ” he once said.
Hawking travelled the earth to attend science meetings, visiting every continent (大洲), including Antarctica (南极洲). He also was a fan of pop culture and appeared on TV shows such as Star Trek and The Big Bang Theory. He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot-airballoon. And he hoped to travel into space one day.
【1】When did Stephen Hawking die?
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【2】Where does Stephen Hawking come from?
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【3】What theory did Stephen Hawking come up with?
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【4】Is Stephen Hawking only interested in science?
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【5】What do you think of Stephen Hawking?
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【答案】
【1】On March 14, 2018.
【2】England.
【3】The universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes.
【4】No，he also wrote books to help common people understand the universe.
【5】I think Stephen Hawking is one of science’s brightest stars and he is also a person who has a strong will and optimistic attitude.
【解析】
文章主要介绍了去世的科学家霍金的生平事迹以及他对人类做出的哪些贡献。
【1】细节理解题。根据文中的句子“On March 14 this year, one of science’s brightest stars went dark.”可知，Stephen Hawking逝世于2018年3月14日。按照特殊疑问句的回答形式：问什么，回答什么。故答案为On March 14, 2018.
【2】细节理解题。根据文中的句子“Stephen Hawking, the word-famous British scientist, died at 76 in Cambridge, UK.”可知，Stephen Hawking来自英国。按照特殊疑问句的回答形式：问什么，回答什么。故答案为England.
【3】细节理解题。根据文中的句子“He came up with the theory that the universe (宇宙) began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes.”可知，他想出的理论是：the universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes.故答案为The universe (宇宙) began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes.
【4】细节理解题。根据文中的句子“He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe.”可知，Stephen Hawking也写书来帮助普通人理解宇宙。故Stephen Hawking不止只对科学感兴趣。故答案为No，he also wrote books to help common people understand the universe.
【5】推理判断题。根据“On March 14 this year, one of science’s brightest stars went dark.”以及“Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was also someone who had a strong will and optimistic (乐观的) attitude.”可知Stephen Hawking是科学界最耀眼的明星之一，他也是一个意志坚强、态度乐观的人。故答案为I think Stephen Hawking is one of science’s brightest stars and he is also a person who has a strong will and optimistic attitude.
