The famous scientist,Charles Darwin,was born on 12 February,1809.His family lived not far from the River Severn,the UK.As 1 boy,Darwin liked going for walks in the fields and forests.He watched nature and compared what he saw 2 everything he had read in science books.He also liked collecting.He collected many things such as birds,eggs,stones and 3.His father did not like this,as Darwin was not studying very well at school.
When he was 16,Darwin was sent to the University of Edinburgh to study medicine.However,he was 4 in nature.
Some time later,Darwin heard that the ship Beagle 5 on a journey and wanted a scientist.His professor advised him to go,so when the ship left the UK in December 1831,Darwin was on it.The research lasted for almost five 6.Darwin saw many new animals and plants.
In 1842,Darwin went to live in a new place,where he kept on 7 the changes in nature.He understood that animals and plants are not always the same and that they 8 change.
By 1859,Darwin had finished his famous book On the Origin of Species.It made a great hit in the world of science.Later,more and more 9 realized that his theory was right.Darwin did not stop his studies in science 10 he died in 1882.

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( )1.创新考法一图片理解题 Who might spend 10% of the income buying tea according to
the passage?

( )2.From the passage,we can know that t ______.
A.there are 44 projects from China on the list in total now
B.one project of China can be added to the list every year
C.tea travelled to the West through the Silk Road in ancient times
D.tea was used as a kind of medicine when Shen Nong discovered it
( )3.What is the best title for the passage?
A.Introduction to Chinese tea. B.Business of Chinese tea.
C.Process of making Chinese tea. D.Ceremony of Chinese tea.

1. D 【点拨】根据“When it came to the late 18th and 19th centuries, 10% of a British person's income at the time was spent on tea, making it one of the most important and expensive goods.”可知，到了 18 世纪末和 19 世纪，当时英国人收入的 10%都花在了茶叶上。故选 D。2. C 【点拨】根据“Tea - related customs are not only found across the country, but also influenced the rest of the world through the ancient Silk Road.”可知，茶在古代通过丝绸之路传到西方。故选 C。3. A 【点拨】通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国的茶文化。故选 A。