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广东省广州市天河区2023-2024学年九年级上学期1月期末英语试题
Stephen Hawking was probably the world's most famous scientist after Albert Einstein. He was an expert on black holes. He put his whole life into digging into the beginning and the end of the universe.
"My goal is simple," Hawking once said. "It is to completely understand the universe, why it is as it is and why it is there at Hawking received many awards and prizes for his work over the years. This includes winning the Albert Einstein Award. It is the highest achievement in theoretical physics (理论物理)• But Hawking is achitvements are even greater if you think of his disability.
Hawking had a bad illness that stopped him from moving or talking. Later he got a wheelchair with a computer by his side. He moved two fingers to control the computer's mouse. He chose his words from the screen, which were then spoken by a voice synthesizer (合成器). This helped him communicate better.
"I have had the disease for most of my life, and I even have had no way to communicate except by simple eye movements since 2011?" Hawking once said. "Yet it has not stopped me from being successful at my work."
Hawking tried to make science more popular with people. In 1988 he wrote A Brief History of Time, sharing his understanding of the universe with other people. The book was a best-seller for a long time. So far, it has sold more than 10 million copies around the world. Hawking also wrote a children's book— Unlocking the Universe with his daughter. He said the book would be "a bit like Harry Potter" but without the magic.
Hawking liked pop culture. He sang in rock songs. He even played roles in popular TV plays including StarTrek{ 1992), The Simpsons(1999) and The Big Bang Theory(2012). He played himself in all these shows and was proud of making the audience laugh.
A. It is dangerous to run around during the earthquake. B. What are you doing? C. What did you feel and hear at first? D. I tried my best to run out to the street. E. Did you shout for help? F. I ate some chocolate. G. No problem. |
R=Reporter T=Timmy
R: Timmy, what were you doing when the earthquake happened ?
T: I was doing some shopping in a shopping centre at that time.
R: {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
T: I felt a slight(轻微的)shake and then I heard a big noise.
R: What did you do when the building started to shake?
T: {#blank#}2{#/blank#} I saw many people running quickly while pieces of glass and bricks( 砖)were falling down.
R: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
T: Yes, I also think so.
R: How did you feel when you found yourself in danger?
T: A little afraid.
R: {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
T: Yes, I did. But no one came.
R: Did you eat anything before you got help?
T: Yes, I did. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
R: Well, thank you, Timmy. I hope you'll be well soon.
Trip 1 One Week in the Mountains Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or try rock climbing. You can also find many kinds of animals living in this area. Time: May 8 ~ May 14 Tel: 6463-9818 Adults: $110 Children: $55 |
Trip 2 Three Days in the Countryside There are beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sights in the Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. Time: May 20 ~ May 22 Tel: 6398-6432 Adults: $50 Children: $25 |
Trip 3 Flashlight(手电筒) Adventure Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and come for a night walk along the Duck Vally. It is a trip full of adventure. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. Time: May 16 ~ May 18 Tel: 6387-5629 Adults: $30 Free for children |
Trip 4 Five Days by the Sea Wear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats, too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Time: May 23~ May 27 Tel: 6753-8293 Adults: $80 Children: $40 |
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