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导基础
练能力
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立足教材 巩固新知 夯实基础
击破重难 强化应用 提升能力
查缺补漏 拓展训练 从容备考
基础性 综合性 应用性 创新性
一书多册 互为补充 学习更高效
勤为径图书
英 语
九年级上册
Unit 2 Inspiring People
单元阅读提升练
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一、完形填空。
Stephen Hawking was born on 8 January 1942, in Oxford, England. He was a brilliant 1 and cosmologist who made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the 2 .
Hawking showed an early interest in science and mathematics. He attended the University of Oxford, where he studied physics. After graduating, he went on to pursue a PhD in cosmology at the University of Cambridge.
In 1963, when Hawking was just 21 years old, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(肌萎缩性侧索硬化症), a rare neurological disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The doctors told him that he had only two years to live. Despite this devastating diagnosis, Hawking refused 3 up. He continued his research and became one of the most famous 4 in the world.
Hawking's work focused on the study of black holes and the origin of the universe. He proposed the theory that black holes emit radiation, 5 is now known as Hawking radiation. He also wrote several popular science books, including A Brief History of Time, which became a bestseller and made complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public.
In addition to his scientific work, Hawking was also a strong advocate for disability
6 . He used a wheelchair and a computerized voice system to communicate, and he
7 millions of people around the world with his courage and determination.
Stephen Hawking 8 on 14 March 2018, at the age of 76. His legacy continues to 9 , and he is remembered as one of the 10 scientists of all time.
( )1.A.chemist
B.biologist
C.mathematician
D.physicist
( )2.A.earth
B.universe
C.nature
D.science
( )3.A.giving
B.give
C.to give
D.given
( )4.A.scientists
B.doctors
C.writers
D.scholars
( )5.A.that
B.it
C.this
D.which
( )6.A.rights
B.needs
C.problems
D.benefits
( )7.A.inspired
B.touched
C.moved
D.affected
( )8.A.went back
B.left
C.passed away
D.went
( )9.A.exist
B.live on
C.remain
D.stay
( )10.A.smartest
B.cleverest
C.wisest
D.greatest
二、阅读理解。
A
Marie Curie was born on 7 November 1867, in Warsaw, Poland. She was a Polishborn French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity.
Curie showed an early interest in science and mathematics. She attended the University of Paris, where she studied physics and mathematics. After graduating, she went on to pursue a PhD in physics.
In 1898, Marie Curie and her husband, Pierre Curie, discovered two new elements: polonium and radium. They also coined the term “radioactivity” to describe the phenomenon of radiation emitted by certain elements.
In 1903, Marie Curie, Pierre Curie, and Henri Becquerel were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on radioactivity. Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
In 1911, Marie Curie was awarded a second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry, for her discovery of polonium and radium. She became the first person to win two Nobel Prizes in different fields.
Marie Curie's work had a profound impact on the field of science. Her research on radioactivity led to the development of new treatments for cancer and other diseases. She also inspired millions of women around the world to pursue careers in science.
Marie Curie passed away on 4 July 1934, at the age of 66. Her legacy continues to live on, and she is remembered as one of the greatest scientists of all time.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
( )11.Where was Marie Curie born?
A.Paris, France.
B.Warsaw, Poland.
C.London, England.
D.New York, United States.
( )12.What did Marie Curie study at the University of Paris?
A.Physics and mathematics.
B.Chemistry and biology.
C.Physics and chemistry.
D.mathematics and biology.
( )13.What two new elements did Marie Curie and her husband discover?
A.Polonium and radium.
B.Uranium and plutonium.
C.Thorium and actinium.
D.Neptunium and plutonium.
( )14.When did Marie Curie win her first Nobel Prize?
A.In 1898.
B.In 1903.
C.In 1911.
D.In 1934.
( )15.What was Marie Curie's second Nobel Prize in?
A.Physics.
B.Chemistry.
C.Medicine.
D.Literature.
B
Lu Yulong, born in 1995 in Jiangxi Province, is a young Chinese scientist and the founder of Shenzhen Yulong Aerospace(航空航天工业)Technology Company. He has set a shining example for millions of teenagers who fall deeply in love with science and exploration.
Lu showed a strong interest in science at an early age. At the age of nine, he started doing simple chemistry experiments by himself. When he was twelve, an explosion happened during one risky experiment and hurt him badly. However, he never gave up his scientific dream. After the accident, he turned his attention to physics and electricity.
He won plenty of national science competitions and received offers from top universities. Unexpectedly, he chose to give up a smooth college life and follow his dream of developing civilian liquid rockets(民用液体火箭).
Up to now, Lu Yulong has made great breakthroughs in aerospace research. In February 2026, his team successfully sent up the “Shenzhen Pioneer” liquid rocket in Qinghai. The rocket reached 3.7 kilometers in height. His 5person team designed and built it in just 15 days, and they used mainly civilian parts to cut costs by over 90%.
Lu's story tells us that nothing is impossible if we have courage and persistence. As long as we keep moving forward, we can go further.
根据短文内容,回答问题。
16.Where was Lu Yulong born?
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17.What did Lu start doing at the age of nine?
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18.Why did Lu refuse offers from top key universities?
____________________________________________________________
19.How did Lu and his team cut the rockets' costs?
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20.As teenagers, what should we do to realize our dreams?
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We should have courage and persistence and keep moving forward. (开放性试题,答案不唯一)
三、语法填空。
Malala Yousafzai was born on 12 July 1997, in Mingora, the largest city in the Swat Valley in Pakistan. She grew up in a family that valued 21._________(educate). Her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, was a poet and a school owner who ran a chain of schools in the region.
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in 2007, they banned girls from going to school. Malala was just 10 years old at that time, but she was determined to fight 22.___ her right to learn. She started writing a blog for the BBC under a pseudonym(笔名), 23._______(share)her experiences of life under the Taliban and her desire to continue her education. Her blog became very popular, and she soon became a symbol 24.__ the fight for girls' education around the world.
In 2012, when Malala was 15 years old, she 25.________(shoot)in the head by a Taliban gunman while she was on her way to school. The attack was meant to silence her, 26.___ it only made her more determined. She was taken to the United Kingdom for treatment, and after 27.__________(recover), she continued her fight for girls' education.
In 2014, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the 28.________ (young) person ever to receive the award. She used the prize money to set up the Malala Fund, which works to ensure that every girl has the opportunity to receive a quality education.
Today, Malala continues to speak out for girls' rights and education. She 29.___________(write)a book, “I Am Malala,” which has been translated into more than 40 languages. She is an 30.___________(inspire)to millions of people around the world, showing that one person can make a difference.
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