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1、 阅读理解
Marie Curie, born in Poland in 1867, is a pioneer in the field of radioactivity and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences. Her journey began with a deep curiosity about the natural world, particularly the newly discovered element uranium. While studying at the University of Paris, she noticed that uranium salts emitted rays stronger than those of uranium itself, a phenomenon she termed "radioactivity."
Curie's research was groundbreaking but faced numerous obstacles. In the early 20th century, women in science were often dismissed, and she worked in a poorly equipped lab with little funding. Despite this, she persisted, isolating two new elements: radium and polonium. Her discovery of radium's radioactive properties opened doors to cancer treatment, though the dangers of radiation were not yet understood. Curie herself suffered from radiation sickness due to prolonged exposure, yet she continued her work.
During World War I, Curie developed mobile X-ray units to help surgeons locate bullets in wounded soldiers, saving thousands of lives. Her dedication to science and humanity made her a global icon, though she remained humble, once refusing to patent her discoveries so they could benefit all of mankind.
Curie's story is not just about scientific achievement; it's a testament to curiosity and resilience. She once said, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood." Her work reminds us that curiosity, coupled with courage, can overcome even the greatest challenges.
(1)、What did Marie Curie term the phenomenon of uranium emitting rays?A、Radioactivity B、Radiation C、Uranium salts D、Polonium(2)、What obstacle did Curie face in her research?A、Lack of scientific interest B、Gender discrimination and poor facilities C、Opposition from the government D、Fear of radiation(3)、How did Curie contribute during World War I?A、By inventing new weapons B、By developing X-ray units for field hospitals C、By training nurses D、By patenting her discoveries(4)、Why did Curie refuse to patent her discoveries?A、She didn't believe in patents B、She wanted them to benefit everyone C、She forgot to apply for patents D、Her research was incomplete(5)、What is the main message of the passage?A、Curiosity and resilience drive scientific progress B、Women face more challenges in science C、Radiation is dangerous but useful D、Nobel Prizes are important for scientists -
2、 语法填空,阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Zhang Heng, a famous scientist in ancient China, (be) curious about the movements of the sky and earth. He spent years (study) stars and earthquakes. (final), he invented the first seismoscope, called Houfeng Didong Yi. This invention could detect earthquakes from far away. (inspire) by his curiosity, later scientists (continue) his research. Zhang Heng's work shows that curiosity drives (science) discoveries. Even today, his inventions (remember) as milestones in human history. His story teaches us (never stop) exploring the unknown. (with) curiosity, there would be no progress. So, let's keep (ask) questions and seeking answers!
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3、 The (freeze) food can be stored for a long time.
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4、 Despite many (fail), he never gave up.
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5、 The new app is (wide) used by students worldwide.
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6、 They did a lot of (research) before designing the product.
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7、 The (inventor) spent years creating the new machine.
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8、 The robot can (weight) objects up to 100 kilograms.
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9、 She has a strong (curious) about how things work.
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10、 The invention (complete) changed our daily lives.
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11、 He is a (pioneer) in the field of artificial intelligence.
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12、 The (discover) of fire changed human history.
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13、 They hope ____ their invention to help more people.A、apply B、to apply C、applying D、applied
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14、 The scientist ____ to explain the invention at the fair yesterday.A、invites B、invited C、is invited D、was invited
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15、 ____ amazing invention the robot is!A、What B、What an C、How D、How an
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16、 He invented a tool ____ cutting grass more easily.A、for B、to C、in D、on
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17、 The exhibition ____ many unexpected inventions next week.A、will show B、showed C、shows D、has shown
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18、 They kept ____ the design until it was perfect.A、to improve B、improving C、improve D、improved
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19、 She was so curious ____ she spent all night researching.A、that B、which C、what D、where
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20、 The invention ____ by a team of scientists last month.A、is developed B、was developed C、developed D、develops