第 04 讲 Unit2 Inspiring People
Section B What makes people admirable?
Part 1：单词加油站
英文 音标 中文 英文 音标 中文
scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ daughter /ˈdɔːtə(r)/
biologist /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ herself /hɜːˈself/
whole /həʊl/ flight /flaɪt/
bank /bæŋk/ woodwork /ˈwʊdwɜːk/
forever /fərˈevə(r)/ inventor /ɪnˈventə(r)/
radio /ˈreɪdiəʊ/ above all /əˈbʌv ɔːl/
leave behind thinker /ˈθɪŋkə(r)/
collection /kəˈlekʃn/ period /ˈpɪəriəd/
live on /lɪv ɒn/ kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/
exploration /ˌeksplɔːˈreɪʃn/ kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/
universe /ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/ whether /ˈweðə(r)/
socialism /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/
hole /həʊl/
Part 2：课文知识讲
解
1b The Inspiring Seed Scientist
On 25 September 2017, the scientific world was shaken by the
news that Chinese professor Zhong Yang had died in a car accident.
The well-respected biologist had spent his whole life researching
plants and seeds. Over the years,he collected many important seeds
for China's seed banks. These special banks protect all kinds of plant
seeds, including the ones we need for food, and they make sure that
important plants do not disappear from the world forever.
Zhong Yang was born in 1964. When he was young, he showed a
deep love and curiosity for the things he studied. He was an excellent
student, entering university at the early age of 1S. There, he studied radio engineering and later became
interested in plants. The research and study of plants, especially the seeds, became the focus of his life after he
became a professor at Fudan University.
It is important for seed banks to include many different kinds of seeds. When Zhong Yang discovered that
there was not enough research of the seeds from Xizang, he went there to collect seeds himself. In 2001, he
began his travels across Xizang. It was very difficult for him to brave the cold weather and great heights. He
sometimes fell sick, but he always continued with his work.
Zhong Yang knew it was better to include more people when doing important work. He began a programme to
find and train local students in field research to become scientists. Together, he and his team collected more
than 40 million seeds from around 1,000 plants. Their hard work provided the world with lots of new information
about the plants in China.
Zhong Yang left behind more than just a huge collection of seeds. His love for his job and
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页 共 页research lives on in his students. He once said, "My students will continue on the road of scientific
exploration and the seeds we have collected may grow hundreds of years from now."
励志的种子科学家
2017 年 9 月 25 日，中国教授钟扬因车祸离世的消息震惊了科学界。这位备受尊敬的生物学家
毕生致力于植物与种子研究。多年来，他为中国的种子库收集了许多重要种子。这些特殊的种子库保
护着各类植物种子，包括我们赖以生存的粮食作物种子，确保重要植物不会从世界上永远消失。
钟扬生于 1964 年。年少时，他就对所研究的事物怀有深深的热爱与好奇心。他是一名优秀的学
生，年仅 15 岁便考入大学。在大学里，他起初学习无线电工程，后来对植物产生了兴趣。成为复旦
大学教授后，植物研究 —— 尤其是种子研究，成为了他人生的核心。
种子库收录多种不同类型的种子至关重要。当钟扬发现西藏地区的种子研究尚不充分时，他亲自前
往当地采集种子。2001 年，他开启了穿越西藏的采集之旅。在严寒天气与高海拔环境中前行对他来
说极为艰难，他有时会生病，但始终坚持工作。
钟扬深知，完成重要事业需要凝聚更多人的力量。他发起了一项计划，寻找并培养当地学生参与野
外考察，助力他们成为科学家。他和团队共同从约 1000 种植物中收集了超过 4000 万粒种子。他
们的辛勤付出为世界提供了大量关于中国植物的全新信息。
【课文重点讲解】
1. scientific
【含义】 adj. _________
【搭配】 scientific world _________；scientific research _________
【同根词】 _________ (n. 科学) → _________ (n. 科学家) → scientifically (adv. _________)
【例句】 The scientific world paid much attention to his seed research.
2. well-respected
【含义】 adj. _________
【搭配】 a well-respected professor _________
【拓展】合成形容词结构：well + 过去分词（如 well-known ________、well-educated _________
【例句】 Zhong Yang was a well-respected biologist in China.
3. collect
【含义】 v._________
【搭配】 collect seeds _________；collect data _________；collect stamps _________
【同根词】 _________ (n. 收集；收藏品) → _________ (n. 收集者；采集者)
【例句】 He spent years collecting rare seeds for China’s seed banks.
4. disappear from
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 disappear from the world _________；disappear from sight _________
【同根词】 disappear (v.) → disappearance (n. _________)
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页 共 页【例句】 Important plants will not disappear from the world if we protect their seeds.
5. show a deep love and curiosity for
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 show a deep love for _________；show curiosity for/about _________（可拆分使用）
【拓展】 同义表达：have a deep love and curiosity for
【例句】 When he was young, he showed a deep love and curiosity for plants around him.
6.became interested in
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 become interested in sth/doing sth _________；be interested in（_________）
【拓展】 同义短语：develop an interest in；take an interest in
【例句】 He first studied radio engineering and later became interested in plants.
7. focus
【含义】 n. _________；v. 集中（注意力、精力）
【搭配】 n.：the focus of sth … _________（如 the focus of life 人生的核心）；
v.：focus on sth _________
【拓展】 近义词：n. center（中心）；v. concentrate（集中）
【例句】 After becoming a professor, the research of seeds became the focus of his life.
8. continue
【含义】 v. _________
【搭配】 continue with sth _________；continue to do sth _________；continue doing sth _________
【例句】 He fell sick during the trip but continued with his seed collection.
9. include
【含义】 v. _________
【搭配】 include sth 包含某物；including（介词，后接名词 / 代词，表 “包括…在内”）；be
included _________
【同根词】 inclusion (n. _________) → inclusive (adj. 包含在内的)
【例句】 The seed banks include all kinds of plant seeds, including those for food.
10. provide with
【含义】 _________（完整短语：provide sb with sth）
【搭配】 同义结构：provide sth for sb_________
【例句】 His team provided the world with a large number of new plant information.
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页 共 页11. field research
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 do field research _________；carry out field research _________
【拓展】 相关短语：field work _________；field study _________；field trip _________
【例句】 He trained local students to take part in field research on plants.
12. leave behind
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 leave behind sth _________；leave sth behind_________
【同根词】 leave (v. 离开；留下) → _________ (过去式 / 过去分词)；leftover (adj. _________ /n.
残留物)
【例句】 The scientist left behind many valuable seeds and research results for China.
13. exploration
【含义】 n. _________
【搭配】 field exploration _________；plant exploration _________
【同根词】 _________ (v. 探索；考察) → exploration (n.) → _________ (n. 探险家；考察者)
【例句】 Zhong Yang’s exploration in Xizang lasted for years and achieved great success.
3a
To me, one of the most inspiring people in Chinese history is Mozi
(about468-376 BCE). It is said that Mozi was a soldier, good at
woodwork, and was the inventor of the kite. But in fact, above all, he
was a great thinker.
Mozi lived during the Warring States Period. Back then, many
kingdoms were fighting against each other. In these wars, the common
people were always hurt. To Mozi, this had to stop, so he spent his life
trying to bring peace.
His idea of love was one reason that Mozi wanted peace. It was
important to him that everyone should show the same kindness and care
to everyone else, whether they were family, friends, or strangers. He also
believed states should avoid attacking one another.
Though Mozi lived more than 2,000 years ago, his ideas live on. I think he is still a great
inspiration to many people. Now,more than ever, people around the world need to hear the
message of peace and love, and work together to build a community of a shared future for
mankind.
在我看来，中国历史上最励志的人物之一便是墨子（约公元前 468 - 前 376 年）。据说，墨子
曾是一名士兵，擅长木工手艺，还是风筝的发明者。但事实上，最重要的是，他是一位伟大的思想
家。
墨子生活在战国时期。那时，许多诸侯国相互征战，战乱中受苦的总是普通百姓。在墨子看来，这
种局面必须停止，因此他毕生都在努力促成和平。
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页 共 页墨子的 “兼爱” 思想是他追求和平的重要原因之一。对他而言，每个人都应平等地向他人展现善
意与关怀 —— 无论对方是家人、朋友，还是陌生人。他还主张各国应避免相互攻击。
尽管墨子生活在两千多年前，但他的思想至今依然流传。我认为，他仍是许多人的精神楷模。如
今，全世界的人们比以往任何时候都更需要聆听和平与博爱的理念，携手共建人类命运共同体
【课文重点详解】
1.It is said that
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 It is said that + 从句（主语从句结构，从句用陈述句语序）
【拓展】 同义表达：People say that...；It is reported that...（_________）
【例句】 It is said that Mozi was the inventor of the kite and good at woodwork.
2. above all
【含义】 _________
【拓展】 近义词组：most importantly；first and foremost
【例句】 Mozi was a soldier and inventor, but above all, he was a great thinker.
3. a great thinker
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 a famous/great/wise thinker
【同根词】 think (v. 思考) →_________ (n. 思想家) → thinking (n. 思想；思考)
【例句】 Mozi, a great thinker in the Warring States Period, put forward the idea of peace.
4. fight against
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 fight against injustice _________；fight against enemies _________；fight against wars
_________
【例句】 Many kingdoms were fighting against each other during the Warring States Period.
5. show kindness and care to everyone else
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 show kindness/care/respect to sb 对某人展现善意 / 关怀 / 尊重
【拓展】 show kindness to sb _________；show care for sb _________
【例句】 Mozi believed that everyone should show kindness and care to everyone else, whether they were
strangers or friends.
6. avoid doing
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页 共 页【含义】 _________
【同根词】 avoid (v. _________) → avoidance (n. _________)
【例句】 Mozi believed states should avoid attacking one another to keep peace.
7.more than ever
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 通常用于句首或句中，修饰形容词、副词或整个句子
【例句】 Now, more than ever, people around the world need the message of peace.
8.community
【含义】 n. _________
【搭配】 a community of …… _________；community service _________
【例句】 We should work together to build a harmonious community.
9.a shared future
【含义】 _________
【搭配】 share a future with sb _________
【例句】 People around the world should work together to build a community of a shared future for
mankind.
【即学即用】
一、短语互译
英译汉
1.scientific research → __________ 4.become interested in → __________
2.leave behind → __________ 5.provide...with... → __________
3.field research → __________ 6.scientific exploration → __________
汉译英
1.从…… 消失 → __________ 4.包含；包括 → __________
2.对…… 好奇 → __________ 5.坚持；继续做 → __________
3.集中于；聚焦于 → __________ 6.野外考察 → __________
二、词汇变形
1.science（n. 科学）→ __________（adj. 科学的）
2.collect（v. 收集）→ __________（n. 收集物）
3.explore（v. 探索）→ __________（n. 探索）
4.biology（n. 生物学）→ __________（n. 生物学家）
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页 共 页5.curious（adj. 好奇的）→ __________（n. 好奇心）
6.include（v. 包含）→ __________（prep. 包括）
7.protect（v. 保护）→ __________（n. 保护）
8.respect（v. 尊敬）→ __________（adj. 备受尊敬的）
9.appear（v. 出现）→ __________（v. 消失，反义词）
10.succeed（v. 成功）→ __________（n. 成功）
三、语法填空
1.Zhong Yang __________（spend）his whole life researching plants and seeds.
2.Over the years, he __________（collect）more than 40 million seeds.
3.It is important for seed banks __________（protect）all kinds of plant seeds.
4.When he was young, he __________（show）a deep love for plants.
5.His team __________（provide）the world with lots of new plant information.
6.The scientific world __________（shake）by his death in 2017.
7.He __________（be born）in 1964 and entered university at 15.
8.After __________（become）a professor, he focused on seed research.
9.He sometimes __________（fall）sick during the trip but never gave up.
四、根据汉语意思填空
1.The __________（生物学家）devoted himself to seed research.
2.These seed banks protect all kinds of __________（种子）.
3.He began his __________（探索）in Xizang in 2001.
4.The __________（收集）of seeds took him many years.
5.His love for work __________（继续存在）in his students.
6.The __________（气候）in Xizang is cold and dry.
7.He was a __________（备受尊敬的）professor at Fudan University.
8.The __________（科学界）was shocked by his passing.
9.They collected seeds from around 1,000 __________（植物）.
10.His __________（好奇心）drove him to study nature.
Part 3：作文强化
An Inspiring Person
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页 共 页一、必备核心词汇表
类别 英文词汇 中文含义 备注（使用场景）
品质类 hard-working 勤奋的 描述人物基础品质
brave 勇敢的 对应钟扬不畏严寒的事迹
devoted 奉献的 体现毕生致力于事业的精神
persistent 坚持不懈的 描述克服困难的品质
kind 善良的 通用品质词，简单易记
动作类 devote oneself to 致力于 搭配事业（如 seed research）
collect 收集 核心动作，对应种子采集
continue with 继续 描述坚持工作的行为
train 培养；训练 对应培养学生的事迹
inspire 激励 作文主题核心动词
名词类 persistence 坚持 品质对应的名词形式
devotion 奉献 避免重复使用形容词
contribution 贡献 结尾段评价人物影响
spirit 精神 总结人物品质的高频词
achievement 成就 描述人物成果
二、实用短语表
英文短语 中文含义 基础例句
set a good example for 为…… 树立好榜样 Zhong Yang set a good example for young
scientists.
in the face of difficulties 面对困难 He kept working in the face of difficulties.
never give up 永不放弃 We should never give up when we meet
problems.
make great contributions to 为…… 做出巨大贡献 He made great contributions to plant research.
devote one’s life to 毕生致力于 Zhong Yang devoted his life to seed research.
inspire sb to do sth 激励某人做某事 His story inspires me to work hard.
regardless of 不顾；不管 He collected seeds regardless of cold weather.
carry on 继续（某事） His students carry on his work.
三、基础句型表
句型类型 句型结构 例句（结合钟扬事迹）
简单句 主语 + 核心动词 + 宾语 Zhong Yang collected many seeds in Xizang.
并列句 句子 1 + but/and + 句子 2 He was sick, but he never stopped working.
定语从句 The person who… is… The person who inspires me most is Zhong Yang.
让步从句 Though + 从句（困难）, 主句 Though it was cold, he went to collect seeds.
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页 共 页（行动）
目的状语 主语 + 行动 + to + 目的 He went to Xizang to collect rare seeds.
评价句型 He/She is a great person who… He is a great person who made great contributions.
四、作文框架填充表
段落 填充模板 示例内容
1 The most inspiring person I know is The most inspiring person I know is Zhong
______, a ______. Yang, a great biologist.
开头段
2 He/She is ______, ______ and ______. He is brave, devoted and hard-working.
3 His/Her story has deeply inspired me. His/Her story has deeply inspired me.
1 He/She was born in ______ and devoted He was born in 1964 and devoted himself
himself/herself to ______. to seed research.
2 He/She ______ despite ______. He went to Xizang to collect seeds despite
cold weather.
中间段
3 He/She also ______ to ______. He also trained local students to carry on
his work.
4 These things show how ______ he/she is. These things show how brave and devoted
he is.
1 He/She made great contributions to ______. He made great contributions to our country.
2 From him/her, I learned that we should From him, I learned that we should never
结尾段
______. give up.
3 I will follow his/her example and ______. I will follow his example and study hard.
五、范文示例
An Inspiring Person（基础版）
The most inspiring person I know is Zhong Yang, a great biologist. He is brave, devoted and hard-working.
His story has deeply inspired me.
He was born in 1964 and devoted himself to seed research. He went to Xizang to collect seeds regardless of
cold weather. Though he often fell sick, he never gave up. He also trained local students to carry on his work.
Zhong Yang made great contributions to our country.
From him, I learned that we should never give up when facing difficulties. I will follow his example and try
my best to pursue my dreams.
An Inspiring Person（高级版）
The most inspiring person in my mind is Zhong Yang, a well-respected biologist and professor at
Fudan University. He was devoted, persistent and selfless, and his lifelong dedication to seed
research has deeply touched my heart.
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页 共 页Born in 1964, Zhong Yang spent over 17 years collecting seeds in Xizang. Despite the harsh cold
and high altitudes, he never gave up. He even fell sick sometimes but still continued with his work.
What’s more, he trained local students to carry on his research, hoping to protect more plant
species. His team collected over 40 million seeds, making great contributions to our country.
Zhong Yang’s spirit will always live on. From him, I learned that as long as we stick to our
goals and face difficulties bravely, we can achieve something meaningful. I will follow his example
and strive to work hard for my dreams.
六、基础练习题
练习 1：词汇填空
1. Zhong Yang was a __________ (勇敢的) man who faced cold weather in Xizang.
2. His __________ (坚持) helped him finish the difficult work.
3. He __________ (奉献) his life to seed research.
4. His story __________ (激励) many people to work hard.
练习 2：短语填空
1. Zhong Yang __________ young scientists.（为…… 树立好榜样）
2. __________, he still kept working.（面对困难）
3. We should __________ when we meet problems.（永不放弃）
4. He __________ plant protection.（为…… 做出巨大贡献）
练习 3：句型仿写
1. 仿写：My teacher is a person who __________ (致力于教育).
2. 仿写：Though __________ (天气很热), we __________ (坚持上课).
3. 仿写：Her story inspires me to __________ (帮助同学).
Part 4：课堂综合练习
一、根据汉语意思填空
1.This scientist’s __________（research /study）on seeds is very valuable.（研究）
2.Zhong Yang was a __________（well-respected /famous）biologist in China.（备受尊敬的）
3.The seed banks __________（protect /keep）all kinds of plant seeds from disappearing.（保护）
4.He spent his __________（whole /all）life collecting rare seeds.（整个的）
5.The __________（exploration /trip）in Xizang was full of difficulties.（探索）
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页 共 页6.His love for research __________（lives on /goes on）in his students.（继续存在）
7.They collected a large __________（collection /number）of seeds for the bank.（收集物）
8.The __________（scientific /science）world was shocked by his passing.（科学的）
9.He __________（devoted /spent）himself to plant research when he was young.（致力于）
10.The team’s work __________（provided /gave）the world with new plant information.（提供）
二、语法填空（用所给词的正确形式）
1.Zhong Yang __________（be born）in 1964 and entered university at 15.
2.Over the years, he __________（collect）more than 40 million seeds.
3.It is important for seed banks __________（include）different kinds of seeds.
4.When he was young, he __________（show）great curiosity for plants.
5.He __________（begin）his travels across Xizang in 2001.
6.Though he __________（fall）sick sometimes, he never stopped working.
7.His team __________（train）many local students to do field research.
8.The scientific world __________（shake）by the news of his death in 2017.
9.He __________（spend）over 17 years doing research in harsh environments.
三、选择题
1．It is very generous ________ him ________ donate so much money to the charity.
A．of; to B．for; to C．to; for D．of; for
2．It’s rude ________ loudly in public places.
A．shout B．to shout C．shouting D．shouted
3．It’s relaxing ________ a good book on a quiet weekend afternoon.
A．read B．reading C．to read D．reads
4．It’s meaningful ________ more classic books in our free time.
A．read B．to read C．reading D．reads
5．It’s important _________ a good living habit.
A．have B．to have C．having
6．It’s interesting ________ all kinds of programs about the Dragon Boat Festival on TV.
A．to enjoy B．enjoyed C．enjoying
7．It’s necessary ________ us ________ protect the wonders of nature.
A．for; to B．of; to C．for; for D．of; for
8．It is good for us ________ vegetables, like carrots and cabbages.
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页 共 页A．eat B．eating C．to eat D．ate
9．It’s impolite _________ others when they are talking.
A．interrupt B．interrupting C．to interrupt D．interrupted
10．It is wrong ________ you ________ laugh at others.
A．for; to B．of; to C．for; for D．of; of
11．It’s polite of you _________ “thank you” when you get help.
A．say B．to say C．saying D．said
12．________ is wrong of us ________ products made from animals in danger, and ________ is our duty
________ them.
A．It; to buy; it; to protect B．It; buying; that; protecting
C．That; to buy; it; to protect D．That; buying; that; protecting
13．It’s good for us ________ green things.
A．do B．does C．to do D．doing
14．It’s patient ________ you ________ wait for me for so long.
A．for; to B．of; to C．for; wait D．of; wait
15．________ our duty ________ the classroom clean.
A．It’s; keep B．That’s; to keep C．It’s; to keep D．It’s; keeping
四、完形填空
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。
On November 24, 2025, a big event took place in the sports world. Lang Ping, known as “Iron Hammer” of
Chinese volleyball, was 1 with the IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award (国际奥委会教练
员终身成就奖) from the International Olympic Committee. She is the first Chinese 2 from team
sports to get this great honor.
As a player, Lang Ping fought hard in every match and never gave up easily. She was a 3
spiker (主攻手) who kept practicing even when she was hurt. In 1984, she helped the Chinese women’s volleyball
team win the Olympic gold medal at the Los Angeles Games. This victory made her become one of the most 4
stars in China. Later, she became a coach and 5 the team to win the Rio 2016 Olympic gold and the
2019 World Cup title, even when the team faced many difficulties. With over 40 years in volleyball, her rich
6 in teaching and inspiring players made her a great coach loved by all.
When Lang Ping stood on the stage to accept the award, she was filled with deep pride. The 64-year-old
was so 7 that she couldn’t hold back her tears. She expressed her 8 for the team, saying
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Now, Lang Ping teaches volleyball at Beijing Normal University. She 9 not only volleyball
skills but also the never-give-up spirit of Chinese women’s volleyball to young people. Her hard work has
become a shining example, encouraging all students to face challenges 10 and work harder to achieve
their dreams.
1．A．received B．shown C．honored
2．A．coach B．master C．director
3．A．warm-hearted B．strong-willed C．quick-minded
4．A．famous B．careful C．patient
5．A．reminded B．led C．spread
6．A．agreement B．courage C．experience
7．A．relaxed B．embarrassed C．excited
8．A．thanks B．sadness C．wounds
9．A．passes on B．drops by C．pays for
10．A．strangely B．bravely C．politely
五、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。
Yang Zhenning (Chen-Ning Yang) passed away in Beijing on October 18, 2025. He is regarded as one
of 1 (outstanding) physicists of the 20th century.
He was born in Hefei, Anhui, in 1922. He 2 (study) at the National Southwestern Associated
University and earned a bachelor’s degree in physics in 1942. Later, to seek more knowledge, he went to the
US to study 3 (far) and received his Ph.D．from the University of Chicago in 1948.
In 1956, Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee proposed (提出) 4 new theory in physics. It was soon
proved by experiments, and in 1957, they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. They became the 5
(one) Chinese to receive this great honor. Yang also worked with Robert L.Mills. Together, they developed the
Yang-Mills Theory, which is very important for modern physics.
6 Yang lived in the US for many years, he always loved his motherland. After retirement, he
returned 7 China and taught at Tsinghua University in 2003. In 2015, he decided 8 (give) up
his American citizenship and restored (恢复) his Chinese citizenship.
Throughout his life, Yang made many 9 (achievement). His academic contributions 10
(influence) the global physics community greatly so far. When people talk about great physicists, he is always
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六、任务型读写
阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
Li Bai was born in 701. He was also given the name “Taibai”. The name meant “Venus” in ancient
Chinese. It was said that before Li Bai was born, his mother dreamed that Venus fell into her arms.
·Making Iron (铁) into a Needle (针)
There is a story about Li Bai. He was not a very hard-working student when he was young. One day when
he was walking by the river, he saw an old woman. She was working on a huge piece of iron.
He asked, “What are you doing?” She said, “I’m making a needle.”
“But how can you make a large piece of iron into a needle?” She replied, “I must work hard every day.”
Li Bai suddenly understood the importance of hard work.
·Friendship with Meng Haoran
When Li Bai travelled to Xiangyang in Hubei, he went to visit a famous poet called Meng Haoran. He
was twelve years older than Li Bai, but they became friends because they trusted and respected each other. They
both loved travelling to beautiful mountains and rivers. When Meng Haoran left for today’s Yangzhou, Li Bai
wrote a poem about it—Seeing Meng Haoran off at Yellow Crane Tower.
1．What did Li Bai’s mother dream before he was born?
2．Where did Li Bai see the old woman?
3．What did Li Bai understand after he talked with the old woman?
4．Who did Li Bai visit when he travelled to Xiangyang?
5．What can you learn from Li Bai and Meng Haoran’s friendship?
七、短文还原
补全短文 根据短文内容，从短文后的A-F选项中，选出5个适当的选项补全短文，并将选项的编号
填涂在答题卡相应题号后。
Xian Xinghai is a very famous musician in China. He has written many great pieces of music. 1
Xian was born in Panyu, Guangzhou in 1905. His father died before he was born. So Xian had to move
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violin was so cheap and in a poor quality that he could not play it well. His friends laughed at him. 2
In 1934, he became the first Chinese student who studied in a special music school in Paris. Before he left, Xian
became the school’s best student and won several prizes for his talents.
The next year, he got back to China and helped fight against the Japanese army. 3 Although
there were no pianos in Yan’an at that time, Xian still wrote some of his most important music there. Among
them, The Yellow River Chorus was one of the greatest pieces in the 20th century.
In May 1940, Xian Xinghai went to the Soviet Union (苏联) to write music for movies. 4 Later
he died of a lung illness on October 30, 1945, aged only 40.
Xian Xinghai is a great man who is productive and talented in music. 5
A．He will live in people’s heart forever.
B．Life there was so hard that he got very sick.
C．Later, he came to Yan’an to teach music at a college.
D．In his short life, he wrote nearly 300 songs and an opera.
E．Xian Xinghai was talented in the violin or the piano at first.
F．However, Xian did not stop practicing and soon showed his talent.
八、阅读理解
The Invention of the Light Bulb
Before the light bulb was invented, people used candles, oil lamps, and gas lamps to light their homes.
These sources of light were not only dim but also dangerous, as they could easily cause fires. That all changed
in 1879, when Thomas Edison invented the first practical incandescent light bulb.
Edison was an American inventor who had more than 1,000 patents to his name. He spent years
experimenting with different materials to find a filament that could glow for a long time without burning out.
After testing more than 1,000 materials, he finally found that carbonized bamboo could last for more than 1,200
hours.
On October 21, 1879, Edison demonstrated his invention to the public. He lit a bulb in his laboratory, and
it stayed on for 40 hours. This was a major breakthrough, and it marked the beginning of the electric age.
The invention of the light bulb revolutionized the world. It made it possible for people to work and study
at night, and it improved safety by reducing the risk of fires. By the early 1900s, electric lights had replaced gas
lamps in most homes and cities. Today, we take electric lights for granted, but Edison’s invention changed the
way we live.
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allowed electricity to be distributed to homes and businesses. He also invented the phonograph and the motion
picture camera. But he will always be remembered as the inventor of the light bulb.
1．Who invented the first practical incandescent light bulb?
A．Alexander Graham Bell. B．Thomas Edison. C．Marie Curie. D．Isaac Newton.
2．When was the light bulb invented?
A．In 1878. B．In 1879. C．In 1880. D．In 1881.
3．How many materials did Edison test before finding the right filament?
A．More than 500. B．More than 800. C．More than 1,000. D．More than 1,200.
4．What was the problem with candles and gas lamps?
A．They were too bright. B．They were too expensive.
C．They were dim and dangerous. D．They were not available in all places.
5．What is the main idea of the passage?
A．The life of Thomas Edison.
B．The invention of the light bulb.
C．The history of electric lights.
D．The importance of electricity.
九、作文写作
榜样(role model) 不仅是一面镜子，还是一面旗帜。好的榜样激发我们对人生道路 和人生理想的思
考，给予我们自我完善的力量。假设你是李华，你校英文俱乐部举办题 为“A Role Model in My Life”
的征文活动。请你根据下面的提示写一篇演讲稿，向大家介绍你心中的榜样。
内容提示：
1. Who is your role model?
2. Why is he/she your role model?
3. How does your role model influence you in your daily life?
写作要求：1. 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名；
2. 词数80个左右, 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Hello, everyone. I’m Li Hua.
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