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Unit 4 Scientists who changed the world
教材全解(二)
conduct illustrate penicillin mould bacteria surround
⊙单元核心词汇
indicate accident intelligent favour politician
lightning electricity theory thunderstorm ribbon
metal charge electric
。单元同步语法
倒装句
。单元文章对话
重点句型讲练
教材同步词汇全解全练
重点1
单元词汇
l.conduct/kn'dwkt/vt.&vi.组织,实施;指挥;引导;举止
词形变化:conductor(n.)指挥;售票员;conductive(adj.)传导的;conduction
血.)传导
辨析:conduct侧重“组织、执行”;guide侧重“带领、指导”;lead侧重“领
导、引领”
搭配:conduct an experiment进行实验;conduct oneself表现得体;conduct a
survey开展调查
例句:The scientist conducted a series of tests to prove the theory,
2.illustrate/'Ilastrert/vt.说明,解释;加图于
词形变化:illustration(n.)插图;说明;illustrative(adj.)说明性的;illustrator
(n.)插图画家
搭配:illustrate a point说明观点;well-illustrated book插图精美的书
辨析:illustrate侧重用例子或图片说明;demonstrate侧重演示或证明;explain侧
重口头或书面解释
例句:These figures clearly illustrate the changes in the population,
3.surround /sa'rand/vt.围绕,环绕;包围;与…紧密相关
词形变化:surrounding(adj.)周围的;surroundings(.)环境;周围事物
搭配:be surrounded by/,with被…包围;surround yourself with与…为伴
辨析:suround指物理上或抽象地包围;encircle强调围成一圈;encompass强调
包含、涵盖
例句:The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens..
4,indicate/ndrkert//vt.表明;暗示;提及;指出
词形变化:indication(n.)指示;迹象;indicative(adj.)指示的;表示的;
indicator(n.)指示器;指标
搭配:indicate that...表明;indicate something to somebody向某人示意某事
辨析:indicate较正式,指通过迹象表明;suggest暗示(不一定直接);show更
直接显示
例句:The study indicates that exercise can reduce stress.
5.intelligent/m'telld3nt/adj.有才智的,聪明的;有智力的
词形变化:intelligence(m.)智力;情报;intelligently(av.)聪明地
搭配:intelligent design智慧设计;artificial intelligence人工智能;intelligent
decision明智的决定
辨析:intelligent强调学习和理解能力;smat更口语化,机灵;wise强调智慧、明
智
She is highly intelligent and always comes up with creative solutions.
6.favour/feva(r)/(AmE favor)vt.较喜欢;偏祖;有助于;n.帮助,好事;赞同;偏祖
词形变化:favourable(adj.)有利的;赞成的;favourite(adj.h.)最喜爱的;
favoured(adi.)受优待的
搭配:in favour of支持;do sb a favour帮某人忙;favour.over..偏爱…胜
过…。
辨析:favour作动词时与prefer相近,但favour更含“支持、偏向”之意;in
favour of表示赞同
例句:Most people favour the new policy.Could you do me a favour?
7 politician/pple'trfn/n.政治家,从政者;投机钻营者
词形变化:politics(n.)政治;political(adj.)政治的;politically(adv.)政治上
搭配:career politician职业政客;dishonest politician不诚实的政客
辨析:politician常含贬义“政客”;statesman指有远见的政治家(褒义)
例句:The politician promised to improve the education system.
8.theory /'Orari/n.学说,论;原理;看法,意见
词形变化:theoretical(adj.)理论上的;theorize(v.)理论化;theorist(n.)理论家
搭配:in theory理论上;theory of relativity相对论;put forward a theory提出理论
辨析:theory指系统性的理论;hypothesis指假说(需要验证);principle指原
则、原理
例句:In theory,the plan sounds perfect,but in practice it may fail..
9.charge /tfa:d3/vt.&vi.充电;收费;控告;谴责;使…承担责任;使充满;n.收费;
控告;谴责;掌管
词形变化:charger(.)充电器;chargeable(adj.)应支付的;可充电的;discharge
(w.)放电;卸货
搭配:charge sb with(doing)sth控告某人(做)某事;in charge of掌管;free of
charge免费;charge a battery给电池充电
辨析:charge作“控告”时强调正式起诉;accuse更常用,常与of搭配;sue指
起诉要求赔偿
例句:The man was charged with theft..Who is in charge here?
l0.atomic/a'tomIk/adj.原子能的;原子的
词形变化:atom(.)原子;atomic energy原子能;atomic bomb原子弹
搭配:atomic structure原子结构;atomic weight原子量;atomic power原子能
辨析:atomic与nuclear相近,但nuclear更广泛(核能、核武器);atomic特指
原子层面
例句:The discovery of atomic energy changed the world..
考点通关
单元词汇
(一)单句填空(用所给词的适当形式填空)
1.The experiment was
(conduct)by a team of researchers last month.
2.The teacher used several pictures to
(illustrate)the main idea of the passage.
3.The castle is
(surround)by a deep moat to protect it from enemies.
4.The dark clouds
(indicate)that a storm is coming
5.Dolphins are considered highly
(intelligence)animals.
6.Many students
(favour)online learning because of its convenience.
7.The
(politics)made a speech calling for unity.
6
(theory),the new drug should work,but we need more tests.
9.The mobile phone battery needs
(charge)every day.
10.
(atom)energy is a powerful but dangerous source of power.
(二)短文填空
The discovery of penicillin is a great example of how a 1.
can be put into
practice.In 1928,Alexander Fleming was 2.
a study on bacteria.By
3.
,he found that mould could kill bacteria.This discovery 4.
that
mould could be used to treat infections.Fleming's work was not immediately 5.
by other scientists,but later it 6.
to be a breakthrough.Today,penicillin is still
widely used.The story also 7.
the importance of careful observation.The
8.
environment in a lab can often lead to unexpected findings.Scientists must be
9
enough to recognize these opportunities.In 10.
of the research,
Fleming showed great creativity.
参考答案
1.conducted;2.illustrate;3.surrounded;4.indicate;5.intelligent;6.favour;
(一)单句填空
7.politician;8.In theory;9.charging;10.Atomic
1.theory;2.conducting;3.accident;4.indicated;5.favoured;6.proved;
(二)短文填空
7.illustrates;8.surrounding;9.intelligent;10.charge
A
教材同步语法全解全练
重点1
倒装句
倒装句
项目
内容
为了强调、平衡句子结构或遵循特定语法规则,将谓语的一部分或全部提
定义
到主语之前的句子结构,称为倒装句。倒装句分为完全倒装和部分倒装。
结构:谓语(动词/be动词)+主语+其他
完全倒装
In the forest lives a strange animal.(完全倒装)
结构:助动词/情态动词/be动词+主语+谓语动词原形/其他
部分倒装
Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset.(部分倒装)
结构:否定词+助动词/b+主语+动词原形
常用词:never,seldom,hardly,rarely,little,not only.but also,no sooner..
否定词置于句than,not until,by no means,in no way
首
Hardly had he arrived when it began to rain.
注意:not until倒装时,主句倒装,从句不倒装。Not until the teacher
came did the students stop talking
结构:Oly+状语+助动词/be+主语+动词原形
only+状语位
于句首
Only in this way can we solve the problem.
若only修饰主语,则不倒装:Only he knows the truth.
so/such...that结构:So+adj./adv.+助动词/be+主语+that.或Sch+be+主语+
中so/such位that.
于句首
So fast does he run that nobody can catch up.
结构:表语/状语/动词原形+as/hough+主语+谓语
as/though让
Child as he is,he knows a lot.
步状语从句
注意:表语为单数可数名词时,冠词省略。
结构:方位词/介词短语+谓语动词+主语(名词)
常用词:here,there,now,then,in,out,up,dowm,away,off,in front of,at the
方位/地点副
foot of
词置于句首
(完全倒装)
In the middle of the lake stands a tall tower.
注意:主语是代词时,不倒装。Here he comes.(V)Here comes he.
(×)
“否定词、only加状语,so/such要提前;
记忆口诀
as/though半倒装,方位全倒主是名。”
考点通关
倒装句
语法专练一:单项选择(8题)
1.Not until he failed the exam
how important English is.
A.he realized
B.did he realize
C.he did realize
D.realized he
2.Only by working hard
achieve your dreams.
A.you can
B.can you
C.you will
D.did you
3.So loudly
that everyone in the classroom could hear him clearly.
A.he spoke
B.did he speak
C.spoke he
D.he did speak
4.Hardly
when the accident happened.
A.had I left
B.I had left
C.left I
D.Ileft
5.Look!In front of the library
a beautiful garden.
A.lies
B.lie
C.lying
D.are lying
6.Young
she is,she has traveled to many countries.
A.as
B.although
C.however
D.but
7.Never in my life
such a moving speech
A.I have heard
B.have I heard
C.I heard
D.did I heard
8.Not only
the exam,but he also got a scholarship.
A.did he pass
B.he passed
C.passed he
D.he did pass
语法专练二:语法填空(10题)
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。
1.In the center of the city
a grand library.
2.Not until I entered it
I realize how huge it was.
3.So quiet
the reading room that you could even hear a pin drop.
4.Only by respecting the rules
you enjoy the atmosphere.
5.Hardly
I sat down when I noticed a sign:"No food or drinks."
6.Never
I seen such strict rules before.
7.But as a student,I knew that only in this way
the library provide a good
environment.
8.Strange
it may seem,I actually felt more focused.
9.Out of the window
the sound of birds.
10.And in the corner
a man reading quietly.
参考答案
语法专练一:单项选择
1.B;2.B;3.B;4.A;5.A;6.A;7.B;8.A
语法专练二:语法填空
1.stands;2.did;3.was;4.can;5.had;6.have;7.can;8.as
though;9.came;10.sat
教材同步文章句型精讲
重点句型
The Value of Science
1.Investing in science is essential for our future.
结构:Ving形式+谓语动词(单数)
中文:投资科学对我们的未来至关重要。
用法:动名词作主语,表示行为或事件;谓语动词用单数;两个或以上动名词并列作
主语时谓语用复数。
2.What makes science so powerful is its ability to challenge our assumptions.
结构:What+从句+谓语动词+表语
中文:使科学如此强大的是它质疑假设的能力。
用法:What引导主语从句,意为“…的事情”;主句谓语动词常用单数;不能替
换为That,也不能用疑问语序。
3.push the boundaries of what we know.
结构:介词+what引导的宾语从句(陈述语序)
中文:推动我们所知领域的边界。
用法:介词后宾语从句必须用陈述语序;常见连接词包括what,which,who,whether
等。
4.Although science can sometimes be complex and difficult to understand,its impact on
our lives is undeniable.
结构:Although/Though+从句,主句
中文:虽然科学有时很复杂难以理解,但它对我们生活的影响不可否认。
用法:表示让步关系,不能与bt同时使用;从句可在句首或句尾。
5.By fostering a love of science and a spirit of inquiry,we can prepare the next generation
to face the challenges of the future and to build a better world.
结构:By+V-ing,主句
中文:通过培养对科学的热爱和探究精神,我们可以为下一代做好准备。
用法:by+动名词表示“通过…方式”;类似介词还有through,.with等。
考点通关
文章句型
练习一:完成句子(用所给词的适当形式填空)
1.I'm not outgoing,so I feel a little
(anxiety)now.
2.What if no one
(talk)to me?
3.I found the experiment
(difficulty)but interesting.
4.He tried
(finish)his homework before dinner.
5.I couldn't concentrate on
(read)because of the noise.
6.She feels much
(confident)than before.
7.I think that tomorrow
(be)a great day.
8.I really wanted
(tell)him to be quiet.
9.The teacher told us a funny story,and everyone
(laugh)so much.
10.I believe I
(make)new friends soon.
练习二:翻译句子(在横线上写出完整句子)
1.我不外向,所以现在有点紧张。
2.使科学如此强大的是它质疑假设的能力。
3.
我们必须思考如何利用科学解决全球挑战。
4.虽然科学有时很复杂,但它对我们的生活影响巨大。
5.通过培养对科学的热爱,我们可以为未来做准备。
6.我问自己科学到底意味着什么。
7.科学不仅仅是事实,更是一种思维方式。
8.我已经明白质疑现状是多么重要。
9.我们需要开放地接受新想法和新可能性。
10.无论科学研究多么困难,我们都不应放弃。
参考答案
1.Investing;2.matters;3.whether;4.Although Though;5.by
练习一:完成句子
working;6.discoveries;7.challenging;8.Preparing;
9.asking;10.fostering
1.I'm not outgoing,so I feel a little anxious now.;2.What if no
one talks to me?;3.I found my classmates and teachers friendly
and helpful.;4.He tried to talk to me the whole time.;5.I
couldn't concentrate on the experiment.;6.I feel much more
练习二:翻译句子
confident than I felt this morning.7.I think that tomorrow will
be a great day.8.I really wanted to tell him to be quiet.
9.Today we had our first chemistry class,and the lab is new.
10.I believe I will make new friends,and there is a lot to explore
教材同步单元练习
一、阅读理解
Passage A
In the history of modemn science,few discoveries have been as transformative-and as controversial-
as the development of the atomic bomb.While the names of Robert Oppenheimer and Enico Fermi are
often associated with this achievement,the story of Lise Meitner,the Austrian physicist whose work laid
the theoretical foundation for nuclear fission,is far less known.
Bom in Vienna in 1878,Meitner was the second woman to eamn a doctorate in physics from the
University of Vienna.Despite the prevailing gender discrimination of her time,she pursued her research
with remarkable determination,collaborating with chemist Otto Hahn at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute in
Berlin.Their partnership lasted over thirty years and produced some of the most significant findings in
nuclear physics.
In 1938,Meitner was forced to flee Nazi Germany because ofher Jewish ancestry.She continued her
work from Sweden,maintaining correspondence with Hahn.When Hahn wrote to her about a puzzling
result in his experiments-the bombardment of uranium with neutrons had produced what seemed to be
barium,an element much lighter than uranium-it was Meitner who provided the crucial theoretical
explanation.Together with her nephew Otto Frisch,she calculated that the uranium nucleus had split,
releasing enormous amounts of energy.She named this process "nuclear fission,"borrowing a term from
biology.
What makes Meitner's story particularly striking is not merely her scientific insight but her ethical stance.
When she was invited to work on the Manhattan Project,which aimed to develop the atomic bomb,she
refused,saying she would"have nothing to do with a bomb."This decision set her apart from many of
her contemporaries.Later in life,she expressed deep regret that the discovery of fission had been used for
destructive purposes,though she maintained that science itself was neutral-it was the application that
mattered.
Despite being nominated for the Nobel Prize multiple times,Meitner never won.In 1944,the Nobel
Committee awarded the prize in chemistry solely to Otto Hahn for the discovery of nuclear fission,
completely overlooking Meitner's theoretical contibutions.Many historians of science consider this one
of the most significant oversights in Nobel history.She did,however,receive numerous other honors,
including the Max Planck Medal and the Enrico Fermi Award.
Meitner's legacy extends beyond her scientific discoveries.She serves as a powerful reminder that
scientific progress depends not only on experimental results but also on theoretical insight,collaborative
spirit,and moral courage.In recent years,there has been a growing effort to recognize her contributions
more fully,with elements named after her-meitnerium,element 109-and numerous institutions
honoring her name.
()1.What was Lise Meitner's main contribution to the discovery ofnuclear fission?
A.She conducted the experiments that first split the uranium atom
B.She provided the theoretical explanation for the experimental results
C.She developed the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project
D.She named the process "nuclear fission"after observing it under a microscope.
()2.Why did Meitner refuse to participate in the Manhattan Project?
A.She was not invited because of her Jewish background.
B.She believed the project was scientifically impossible.
C.She did not want to contribute to the creation of a weapon.
D.She was too old to travel to the United States.
()3.What does the author suggest about the Nobel Committee's decision in 1944?
A.It was justified because Hahn conducted the experiments.
B.It unfairly ignored Meitner's theoretical contributions.
C.It reflected the political tensions of World War II.
D.It was based on a misunderstanding of the discovery.
()4.The word "oversights"in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to:
A.observations
B.mistakes or omissions
C.achievements
D.responsibilities
()5.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.Meitner's scientific theories are still being tested today.
B.The recognition of Meitner's work has decreased over time
C.Meitner's legacy includes both scientific and ethical dimensions.
D.More women should study nuclear physics in honor of Meitner.
Passage B
The relationship between artificial intelligence and scientific discovery has entered a new phase.While
computers have long been used to analyze data,recent developments suggest thatAI systems can now
generate hypotheses,design experiments,and even make discoveries that have eluded human scientists
for decades.This shift raises profound questions about the nature of scientific creativity and the role of
human researchers in the future.
One of the most striking examples comes from the field of biology.In 2022,an AI system called
AlphaFold,developed by DeepMind,solved a problem that had puzzled scientists for fifty years:
predicting protein structures from amino acid sequences.The three-dimensional shape of a protein
determines its function,and knowing this shape is crucial for understanding diseases and developing
drugs.Traditional methods like X-ray crystallography can take years to determine a single protein
structure.AlphaFold,by contrast,predicted hundreds of millions of protein structures in a matter of
months,covering virtually all known proteins.
What makes AlphaFold particularly remarkable is not just its speed but its methodology.The system was
trained on a database of known protein structures,leamning the patterns that connect amino acid sequences
to three-dimensional shapes.When faced with a new sequence,it does not simply match it to known
structures,it generates predictions based on physical principles and statistical patterns it has leamned.This
is fundamentally different from earlier computational approaches,which required extensive human
guidance.
However,the success ofAI in science also raises concerns.Some researchers wory that an over-reliance
on AI could lead to a decline in human creativity and intuition.If scientists become accustomed to letting
machines generate hypotheses,they might lose the ability to ask novel questions or think beyond the
patterns present in existing data.There is also the risk that AI systems might produce results that are
technically accurate but scientifically meaningless,because they lack the broader context that human
researchers bring to their work.
Despite these concems,most experts agree that AI is unlikely to replace human scientists entirely.Instead,
the future of scientific discovery likely lies in collaboration between humans and machines.Human
researchers bring contextual understanding,ethical judgment,and the ability to identify truly important
questions.AI brings computational power,pattern recognition,and the ability to process vast amounts of
data.Together,they can achieve more than either could alone.
The challenge for the next generation of scientists will be to leamn how to work effectively with AI
systems while maintaining the critical thinking skills that are essential to science.This means
understanding both the capabilities and the limitations of al,and knowing when to trust its outputs and
when to question them.As one researcher put it,"The best scientist of the future will not be the one who
knows the most facts,but the one who knows how to use the best tools-including AI-to ask the best
questions."
()1.What was the main scientific achievement of AlphaFold?
A.It developed new drugs for treating protein-related diseases
B.It replaced traditional methods of X-ray crystallography entirely.
C.It predicted protein structures much faster than traditional methods
D.It discovered new proteins that were previously unknown to science.
()2.How does AlphaFold's methodology differ from earlier computational approaches?
A.It requires more extensive human guidance to function properly.
B.It generates predictions by learning patterns from known data.
C.It only works with small sets of protein sequences.
D.It relies on physical experiments to verify its results
()3.What concem does the author raise about the use ofAI in scientific research?
A.AI systems are too expensive for most research institutions
B.Over-reliance on AI might reduce human creativity in science.
C.AI-generated results are always scientifically meaningless.
D.AI cannot process the amount of data needed for modern research.
()4.According to the passage,what will be the role ofhuman scientists in the future?
A.They will be completely replaced by AI systems.
B.They will focus only on ethical questions,not scientific ones.
C.They will collaborate with AI,combining different strengths.
D.They will need to leam programming to compete with Al
()5.What is the best title for this passage?
A.The Limitations ofArtificial Intelligence in Biology
B.AlphaFold:The End of Human Scientific Discovery
C.The Evolving Partnership Between AI and Human Scientists
D.How to Become a Scientist in the Age of Machines
二、完形填空
Florence Nightingale is widely remembered as the founder of modemn nursing,but her
o
science extends far beyond the battlefield.During the Crimean War,she discovered that the British army
was losing more soldiers to preventable diseases than to battle wounds.Rather than simply accepting this
situation,she
a systematic approach to collect and analyze data about mortality rates in military
hospitals
Her method was revolutionary for its time.Nightingale understood that the data she collected would be
only if she could present it in a way that persuaded policymakers to act.She developed a new
type of statistical diagram known as the "coxcomb"or "rose diagram,"which
the causes of
death in a visually striking manner.The diagram showed dramatically that most deaths were caused by
preventable diseases rather than battle injuries.
Through her statistical work,Nightingale
that improving sanitation conditions in hospitals
could reduce death rates significantly.She was not content simply to publish her findings;she actively
for reforms in military and civilian hospitals.Her work led to improvements in hygiene,
ventilation,and patient care that saved countless lives
What is less well known is that Nightingale was also a
statistician.She became the first woman
to be elected to the Royal Statistical Society in recognition of her contributions to the field.She
that statistical thinking could be applied to almost any area of human welfare,and she used data to
advocate for reforms in public health,nutrition,and even colonial policy in India
Nightingale's approach to problem-solving
the importance of combining scientific evidence
with moral purpose.She was not interested in data for its own sake;she wanted to use numbers to
change and reduce suffering.This combination of scientific rigor and humanitarian vision
makes her a truly
figure,not only in the history of medicine but also in the development of
evidence-based policy.
Today,as we face global challenges such as pandemics and climate change,Nightingale's example
reminds us that science is
powerful when it is connected to human needs.Her legacy teaches
us that data without action is meaningless,and that action without evidence can be dangerous.
1.A.contribution
B.attitude
C.response
D.access
2.A.adopted
B.rejected
C.ignored
D.questioned
3.A.confusing
B.effective
C.complex
D.temporaly
4.A.created
B.predicted
C.illustrated
D.overlooked
5.A.debated
B.doubted
C.suspected
D.demonstrated
6.A.waited
B.campaigned
C.searched
D.voted
7.A.reluctant
B.careless
C.remarkable
D.ordinary
8.A.denied
B.regretted
C.forgot
D.recognized
9.A.underestimates
B.exemplifies
C.contradicts
D.complicates
10.A.ignore
B.maintain
C.drive
D.prevent
11.A.frightening
B.insignificant
C.inspiring
D.controversial
12.A.least
B.rarely
C.never
D.most
三、阅读短文回答问题
Read the following passage and answer the questions in complete sentences.
The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 is one of the most famous stories in the history
of medicine,but the full story of how it became a life-saving drug involves many other scientists working
over more than a decade.The joumney from accidental observation to mass production illustrates the
complex nature of scientific progress.
When Fleming returned from holiday,he noticed that a mold called Penicillium notatum had
contaminated one of his bacterial cultures and was killing the bacteria around it.He recognized the
significance of this observation and published his findings in 1929,but he was unable to purify the active
substance or produce it in sufficient quantities for medical use.The potential of penicillin remained largely
unexplored for a decade.
The breakthrough came during World War II,when a team of scientists at Oxford University,led by
Howard Florey and Ernst Chain,took up the challenge.They developed methods to purify penicillin and
conducted the furst clinical tials,which were remarkably successful.However,producing penicillin in the
quantities needed for the war effort required industrial collaboration.The British government turned to
American pharmaceutical companies,who developed innovative fermentation techniques to mass-
produce the drug.
By the end of World War II,penicillin was being produced in quantities sufficient to treat all wounded
Allied soldiers,and it soon became available to the general public.The impact was revolutionary:
bacterial infections that had been deadly for centuries could now be cured.Fleming,Florey,and Chain
shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945.
The story of penicillin holds several important lessons.First,it shows that scientific breakthroughs often
depend on collaboration across different fields and countries.Second,it demonstrates that the path from
discovery to practical application is rarely straightforward.Third,it reminds us that serendipity-the
ability to recognize the significance of an unexpected observation-is as important as deliberate
planning in scientific research.Fleming's famous quote captures this perfectly:"When I woke up just after
dawn on September 28,1928,I certainly didn't plan to revolutionize all medicine by discovering the
world's first antibiotic,but I suppose that was exactly what I did."
1.Why was Fleming unable to turn his discovery into a usable drug?
2.Who were the scientists that developed penicillin for medical use during World War II?
3.What role did American pharmaceutical companies play in the development of penicillin?
4.How does the author describe serendipity in scientific research?
5.What three lessons does the author draw from the story of penicillin?
四、短文填空
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Marie Curie is one of the most
scientists in history.Born in Warsaw in 1867,she moved to
Paris to study physics and mathematics at the Sorbonne,where she
Pierre Curie,her future
husband and research partner.Together,they conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity,a term
that Marie herself
Despite facing significant discrimination as a woman in science,Curie's work was recognized with two
Nobel Prizes-one in Physics in 1903 and another in Chemistry in 1911.She remains the only person to
have won Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.Her
of the elements polonium and
radium opened up entirely new areas of physics and medicine
The
of radioactivity to medicine was one of Curie's greatest concemns.During World War I,she
personally drove ambulances equipped with X-ray machines to the front lines,helping doctors treat
wounded soldiers.Her
to science came at a great personal cost,however.She died in 1934
from aplastic anemia,likely caused by her long-term
to radiation.
Today,Curie's
continue to inspire new generations of scientists.The Curie Institute in Paris
remains a leading center for cancer research.Her life story
as a powerful example of how
scientific curiosity,perseverance,and a commitment to helping others can
the world.As she
once said,"Nothing in life is to be feared,it is only to be understood."
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五、写作
爱因斯坦曾说:“想象力比知识更重要。”在科学史上,许多重大发现并非源于系统的实验,
而是源于科学家大胆的想象和直觉。请以"The Power of Imagination in Scientific Discovery"为题,
写一篇不少于120词的短文,内容包括:
1.举例说明想象力在科学发现中的作用(可结合本单元学过的科学家):
2.分析为什么想象力有时比知识更重要:
3.谈谈你的看法。
阅读理解Passage A:1.B2.C3.B4.B5.C Passage B:1.C2.B3.B4.C5.C
二、
完形填空1.A,2.A;3.B,4.C,5.D,6.B,7.C8.D,9.B,10.C,11.C,12.D
1.He was unable to purify the active substance or produce it in sufficient quantities for
medical use.2.A team of scientists at Oxford University,led by Howard Florey and
Emnst Chain.3.They developed innovative fermentation techniques to mass-produce the
drug in quantities needed for the war effort.4.Serendipity is described as the ability to
三、阅读短文
recognize the significance of an unexpected observation,which is as important as
回答问题
deliberate planning in scientific research.5.(1)Scientific breakthroughs often depend
on collaboration across different fields and countries.(2)The path from discovery to
practical application is rarely straightforward.(3)Serendipity is as important as
deliberate planning in scientific research.
1.remarkable 2.met 3.coined 4.discovery 5.application 6.devotion 7.exposure 8.
四、短文填空
contributions 9.serves 10.transform
五、写作
范文:
The Power of Imagination in Scientific Discovery
Albert Einstein once said,"Imagination is more important than knowledge."This statement rings true
throughout the history of science,where imagination has often been the driving force behind
groundbreaking discoveries
Take Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin as an example.When he noticed mold killing bacteria in
his petri dish,many scientists might have dismissed it as contamination.But Fleming's imagination
allowed him to see beyond the obvious-he envisioned the possibility of using this mold as a treatment
for infections.Similarly,Marie Curie's imagination led her to propose the existence of new radioactive
elements,even when the technology to detect them barely existed.
Why is imagination sometimes more important than knowledge?Knowledge provides us with facts and
established theories,but it can also create mental bariers.Scientists who know "too much"may reject
new ideas because they contradict existing paradigms.Imagination,however,frees us from these
constraints and allows us to explore possibilities that have never been considered before
In my opinion,knowledge and imagination are not opposing forces but complementary ones.Knowledge
provides the foundation,while imagination builds the future.The greatest scientists,like Einstein and
Curie,possessed both in abundance.As young learners,we should never stop accumulating knowledge
-but we should also never stop dreaming.