Unit 3 The world of science 课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化-【金版教程】2024-2025学年高中英语必修第三册创新导学案word（外研版2019）

课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Zu Chongzhi was one of the greatest mathematicians(数学家) in ancient China. He was born during the Northern and Southern __1__ (dynasty). From a young age, Zu __2__ (teach) natural science, astronomy, math and so on. The little boy was __3__ (interest) in all of these subjects, especially in math. Zu was best known for his calculation (计算) of pi (π). According to the record, he did all the work using nothing but wooden sticks. __4__ took him lots of time to work out the value—__5__ 3.1415926 and 3.1415927. No one at that time was able to do better than Zu. And now the achievement is still praised by people around the world. In order to remember Zu, some mathematicians suggest __6__ (call) pi “Zu Lv”．Zu was successful not only in math, but also in astronomy. He worked out that a year should be 365.24281481 days long and created the Daming Calendar. __7__， government officials at that time did not agree with Zu. The great mathematician never saw his calendar put into use. Almost ten years after his __8__ (die), the new calendar was __9__ (final) accepted. Zu was an inventor, too. He once made a vehicle __10__ carried a pointer (指针). No matter how the vehicle turned, the pointer always pointed to the south. 1．________　2.________　3.________　4.________　5．________　6.________　7.________　8.________　9．________　10.________ 答案：1.dynasties　2.was taught　3.interested　4.It　5.between　6.calling　7.However 8．death　9.finally　10.that/which In the vast river of history, the development of ancient Chinese science and technology shines like bright pearls, emitting the light of wisdom. Whether it is the shock to the world of the Four Great Inventions or the precise accuracy of astronomy and calendars, it all reflects the Chinese nation's deep insight into the laws of nature. Ancient scientists, whether they looked up at the stars to explore the mysteries of celestial bodies or bent down to study the growth of crops, were not afraid of difficulties and were brave in practice. With a rigorous attitude and relentless effort, they pushed forward the progress of science and technology. Their scientific spirit is the persistent pursuit of truth, the fearless exploration of the unknown, and the deep concern for human welfare. This spirit, like a bright lamp, illuminates the path of ancient scientific and technological development and also lights our way forward. 在浩瀚的历史长河中，中国古代的科技发展犹如一颗颗璀璨的明珠，闪耀着智慧的光芒。无论是四大发明对世界的震撼，还是天文历法的精准无误，都体现了中华民族对自然规律的深刻洞察。无论古代科学家们仰望星空，探索天体的奥秘；还是俯首田间，研究农作物的生长，他们都不畏艰难，勇于实践。他们以严谨的态度和不懈的努力，推动着科技的进步。他们的科学精神是对真理的执着追求，是对未知的无畏探索，是对人类福祉的深切关怀。这种精神，如同一盏明灯，照亮了古代科技发展的道路，也照亮了我们前进的方向。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$