Ⅰ. Complete the interview with the correct forms of the words in the box.
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Jane:Hi, Li Ming. Today, we learnt about a famous scientist from China called Wang Wencai. I'm going to make an information card about him as homework. Do you know about him?
Li Ming:Certainly! He was one of the most important scientists in our
1. history.
Jane:I was really shocked that he could spend over 70 years on studying plants!
Li Ming:I agree. I think it's because of his interest in plants. He enjoyed exploring the world and finding 2. plant species. Maybe you can write about the most important moments in your card.
Jane:Good idea! When he was 83, he lost sight in his right eye. However, he still carried out his research with his magnifier. Even his only 3. didn't know about that.
Li Ming:I didn't know that, either. That's so touching! And he always said that the success 4. his team members.
Jane:Yeah, totally. Anyway, who are you going to put on your information card, Li Ming?
Li Ming:I'd choose Liu Dongsheng. He is also a great scientist and also known as "The Father of the Yellow Earth".

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Ⅱ. Read the passage and complete the following tasks.
Nature keeps its secrets inside the yellow soil*, waiting to be discovered. One geologist made his life's work to understand these secrets. He spent his life reading the earth's history written in the soil. For over sixty years, he explored China to study the land. This person was Liu Dongsheng.

Through his life, Professor* Liu worked hard to research the yellow soil. It covers much of the north part of China. He discovered how this soil could tell us about Earth's climate history. To do his research, he travelled through dangerous areas and tough landscapes. He even climbed mountains over 8,000 metres high. These places are difficult for us to live in. Even in his seventies, he went to the high mountains of Tibet. When his eyesight grew weak, he used a magnifier to continue his work for many years.
Despite his success, Liu always remained humble. He won China's Top Science and Technology Award in 2003, but he seldom talked about it. He believed the honour belonged to his whole team, and he was just doing his job.
The yellow soil patiently records Earth's history, and Liu Dongsheng worked with the same patience. He passed away at the age of 91. At his funeral, instead of sad music, people heard the powerful Yellow River Cantata — his favorite music. The music seemed to tell the story of how this great scientist read Earth's secrets and showed his deep love for the land.
Task 1 Match the words with their meanings.
()1. tough adj. A. a person who studies the earth.
()2. humble adj. B. having problems or difficulties.
()3. geologist n. C. showing you don't think you are better than others.
Task 2 Complete the sentences according to the passage.

He was a famous Chinese 4. in studying the yellow soil.
He discovered how the yellow soil could tell us about 5. .
Although he was a successful person, he seldom 6. . He gave the honour to his 7. .
He 8. at the age of 91, but his 9. for the yellow land of China will never pass away.
Challenge yourself
10*. What do you think of Liu Dongsheng? Why?

Ⅱ. 1-3. BCA 4. geologist 5. Earth's climate history 6. talked about it 7. whole team 8. passed away/died
9. deep love 10. One possible version: I think he is a great scientist like Wang Wencai. Because he spent his whole life
for the development of science.