The famous scientist and thinker, Charles Darwin, was born on February 12, 1809. His family lived not far from the River Severn, England.

Charles’ father was a well-known doctor and the son of a still greater doctor and scientist. Charles’ father hoped that his son would also become a doctor.

As a boy Charles liked to go for walks in the fields and forests. He watched nature and compared what he saw with everything he had read in science books. He also liked collecting very much. He collected many things: eggs, stones, and leaves. His father did not like this, as Charles was not studying very well at school.

At the age of sixteen, Darwin was sent to Cambridge University in order to become a doctor. But he was interested in the history of nature.

Then he studied at Cambridge University until 1831.

Some time later, he heard that the ship Beagle was going on a trip to South America and wanted a scientist. His professor advised him to go. He said the trip would be just for Darwin. So when the ship left England in December 1831, Darwin was on it. The research lasted almost five years. The Beagle studied the waters in the sea near South America. It also visited New Zealand, Australia and islands in the Pacific. Darwin saw many new plants and animals. He collected all kinds of plants, which he sent home from the places he visited.

When he returned home, Darwin was warmly greeted by his families and many friends.

In 1842, Darwin went to live in Kent(肯特), where he continued his studies of the changes in nature. Darwin understood that plants and animals are not always the same, and that they really change.

By 1859, Darwin had finished his famous book The Origin of Species(《物种起源》). It made a great hit in the world of science. He was opposed(反对) by the church and even by some scientists. But later, more and more scientists agreed with him.

Darwin continued his studies in science until he died in 1882.

1.根据短文内容完成句子填空(每空限填一个单词)。

From the first paragraph of the passage, we know not only Darwin but also his ________ was a famous and great _________.

2.根据短文内容完成句子填空(每空限填一个单词)。

According to the passage, Darwin ___________ studying the changes in nature and had great ___________ of plants and animals.

3.把短文中画底线的句子译成汉语:

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4.根据短文内容回答问题。

According to the passage, what’s the influence of Darwin’s famous book The Origin of Species? ____________________________________________________________________________

5.根据短文内容用一个完整的英文句子(限12个词以内)回答问题。

What is the main idea of the passage?

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BEIJING—The sky is gray and air smells strange. It’s another day of smog.

On Saturday, heavy haze(霾) still covered north and east China. Highways were closed and couldn’t take off on time.

The smoggy weather the country’s land from north to south, including Beijing, Hebei, Shandong, and 6 other provinces. People could only see clearly than 50 meters in some areas.

Cities Shanghai and Nanjing have been covered by the gray sky for the past several days. Many walkers in the street had to wear . In the Lukou airport in Nanjing, more than 60 flights were canceled(取消) on Saturday the haze, which also made primary and middle schools and kindergartens stop on Thursday and Friday in Nanjing.

The office worker of Environmental Protection said earlier this week that there were several reasons behind the widespread haze: unpleasant weather conditions making difficult for smog to disappear, automobile exhaust(尾气), and coal use for winter heating.

To fight pollution, the Chinese government now plans to clean up the air by cutting coal use, some factories, and removing 6 million old cars from the roads.

“We must face up to the facts,” said Yan Naiqiang, a professor of environmental science at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. “The treatment of smog will be a long fight. From now on, if we use buses or cars less and do more riding, we believe a clear sky is not a faraway dream.”

1.A. coaches B. trains C. flights D. double-deckers

2.A. afforded B. affected C. admired D. announced

3.A. less B. more C. farther D. nearer

4.A. in B. like C. around D. outside

5.A. hats B. gloves C. sunglasses D. masks

6.A. besides B. except C. because of D. for

7.A. classes B. rest C. work D. shopping

8.A. mainly B. mostly C. main D. most

9.A. that B. this C. one D. it

10.A. close B. closing C. open D. opening

Persons

Introductions

 

Mo Yan, a famous writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature(诺贝尔文学奖)in 2012, was born in Gaomi, Shandong, 1955. He is the first and only one writer who won this prize in China. He said that he was surprised at winning, but in fact, he has written many famous books and his books are really nice and popular.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo, was born in Portugal(葡萄牙) on February 5, 1985. He liked playing football and he showed his talent when he was very young. He played for Manchester United and later for the Real Madrid. He has gotten many champions for the clubs. He played for his national team in 2003. He has won the Award of Gold Ball of FIFA (国际足联金球奖)for three times.

 

On May 8,2012, around the gate of Jiamusi No.4 Middle school, a traffic accident happened there. Zhang Lili was badly hurt under the bus because she saved two students. From then on, She lost both her two legs. People were deeply moved by her and called her “The most beautiful teacher in China”.

Lee Minho was born in Soul on June 22,1987. He is a South Korean actor who is best known for his leading role in a TV play. He is the leader of the group of students known as F4, in the South Korean TV play Boys Over Flowers(花样男子). He is tall and handsome. He is not only a famous actor, a popular singer but also a model.

1.We can read books written by _____.

A. Mo Yan B. Cristiano Ronaldo

C. Zhang Lili D. Lee Minho

2.Why is Lee Minho very popular?

A. Because he is the leading role.

B. Because he plays football very well.

C. Because he is a famous actor, a singer and a model.

D. Because he likes writing books.

3.When was Zhang Lili badly hurt?

A. In 1955. B. In 2012. C. In 1985. D. In 1987.

4.Where was Cristiano Ronaldo born?

A. In. Manchester United. B. In the Real Madrid.

C. In Soul. D. In Portugal.

5.Which do you think is WRONG according to the information above?

A. Lee Minho doesn’t come from China.

B. Mo Yan is the oldest person among them.

C. Cristiano Ronaldo is famous for playing basketball well.

D. Zhang Lili is disabled now.

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