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BEIJING, (Xinhua Net)—One of science’s brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world - famous British scientist, passed away at 76 in Cambridge, UK.
Hawking is considered by many to be the greatest scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He came up with the theory that the universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research. He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe. His most famous book is A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly 10 million copies around the world.
Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was also someone who had a strong will and optimistic attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was diagnosed (诊断) with a serious illness that stopped him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and “speak” using a computerized voice. But this didn’t stop him from living a meaningful and colourful life. “If one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be psychologically disabled as well,” he once said.
Hawking travelled the globe to attend science conferences, visiting every continent (大陆), including Antarctica. He was also a fan of pop culture and appeared on several TV shows.
He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot - air balloon. When he was 65, he took part in a zero - gravity flight to experience weightlessness. He hoped to travel into space one day.
In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he was first diagnosed with his illness. “But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life,” he said.
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A. A star fell down.
B. A scientist failed.
C. A star passed away.
D. A scientist passed away.
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A. He had a strong will and was a great scientist.
B. He was physically and psychologically disabled.
C. He was a fan of pop music and loved travelling.
D. He felt life was unfair in some ways.
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A. Hawking had talent in TV shows.
B. Hawking had an optimistic attitude.
C. Hawking had scientific achievements.
D. Hawking experienced weightlessness.
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A. A Brief History of Time helps common people understand the universe.
B. Stephen Hawking was unable to walk when he was only a young boy.
C. Stephen Hawking travelled into space when he was 65 years old.
D. Stephen Hawking thought the universe will end in the Big Bang one day.
BEIJING, (Xinhua Net)—One of science’s brightest stars went dark. Stephen Hawking, the world - famous British scientist, passed away at 76 in Cambridge, UK.
Hawking is considered by many to be the greatest scientist in history since Albert Einstein. He came up with the theory that the universe began with the Big Bang and will end in black holes. His theories became the base for a lot of later research. He also wrote books to help common people understand the universe. His most famous book is A Brief History of Time, which has sold nearly 10 million copies around the world.
Besides his scientific achievements, Hawking was also someone who had a strong will and optimistic attitude. When Hawking was 21, he was diagnosed (诊断) with a serious illness that stopped him from walking and talking. Later in life, he had to sit in a wheelchair and “speak” using a computerized voice. But this didn’t stop him from living a meaningful and colourful life. “If one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be psychologically disabled as well,” he once said.
Hawking travelled the globe to attend science conferences, visiting every continent (大陆), including Antarctica. He was also a fan of pop culture and appeared on several TV shows.
He celebrated his 60th birthday by going up in a hot - air balloon. When he was 65, he took part in a zero - gravity flight to experience weightlessness. He hoped to travel into space one day.
In 2013, Hawking spoke about how he felt life was unfair when he was first diagnosed with his illness. “But now, 50 years later, I can be quietly satisfied with my life,” he said.
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D
) 37. What does “One of science’s brightest stars went dark.” mean in the passage?A. A star fell down.
B. A scientist failed.
C. A star passed away.
D. A scientist passed away.
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A
) 38. What was Stephen Hawking like?A. He had a strong will and was a great scientist.
B. He was physically and psychologically disabled.
C. He was a fan of pop music and loved travelling.
D. He felt life was unfair in some ways.
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B
) 39. What do Paragraphs 4 & 5 mainly want to tell us?A. Hawking had talent in TV shows.
B. Hawking had an optimistic attitude.
C. Hawking had scientific achievements.
D. Hawking experienced weightlessness.
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A
) 40. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. A Brief History of Time helps common people understand the universe.
B. Stephen Hawking was unable to walk when he was only a young boy.
C. Stephen Hawking travelled into space when he was 65 years old.
D. Stephen Hawking thought the universe will end in the Big Bang one day.
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37—40 DABA
