【提高练习】Module 4（英语外研必修四）.docx

Module 4 Great Scientists提高练习 本课时编写：马鞍山二中郑蒲港分校 朱惠一、完成句子。1.He did a good job this quarter and was asked to take a _(lead) position in the factory.2.She managed to find a job immediately after _(graduate).3.If someone had hurt me _(physical), I do not have to hate him in order to protect myself in the future.4. _(relative) speaking, land prices are still pretty cheap here.5.After thousands of experiments, the researchers finally made _ big breakthrough.6. Several people were injured in a bomb _(explode).7. _(educate) and travel have equipped him to deal with all sorts of people.8. He _(bring) up in London and moved around before buying his business.9. The big tree _(blow) down in the storm last night.10. In the last few years, a few more museums _(open) in our cities.2、 语法填空。In 1957, Jane Goodall travelled to Africa. She soon met the well-known scientist Louis Leakey and began working for 1 (he) as an assistant. He later asked her to study a group of chimps 2 (live) by a lake in Tanzania. Very little 3 (know) about wild chimps at the time. Mister Leakey believed that learning more 4 these animals could help explain the evolutionary(进化的) past of humans.Jane Goodall said, “That led to this extraordinary opportunity to study, not just any animal, 5 chimps. I would not 6 (hope) to do that. I mean I had no degree. I wasnt qualified, I thought. He thought differently.”Louis Leakey thought Jane Goodall would be a perfect candidate for the job. She 7 (spend) much of her time reading and writing about animals. And, she was not a trained biologist. He believed this would keep her mind open to new 8 (discovery). 9 (observe) chimps was not easy work. They were very shy 10 would run away whenever Jane Goodall came near. She learned to watch them from far away using binoculars. Over time, she slowly gained their trust. She gave the chimps human names such as David, Graybeard, Flo and Fifi.三、阅读理解。Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Svign in Paris.Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities(设备) to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognised in the form of a Military Medal by the French government.In 1918, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935.Unfortunately,also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity(辐射能). Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17,1956.1.Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.2.Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederio Joliot?A. At the Curie Institute.B. At the University of Paris.C. At a military hospital.D. At the College of Svign.3.When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born?A. In 1932.B. In 1927. C. In 1897. D. In 1926.4.In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother? A. Irene worked with radioactivity.B. Irene combined family and career.C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once.D. Irene died from leukemia.答案与解析一、完成句子。1.leading 2.graduation 3.physically 4. Relatively 5. a6. explosion 7. Education 8. was brought 9.have been opened10.was blown二、语法填空。1.him 2.living 3.was known 4.about 5.but6.have hoped7.had spent8.discoveries 9.Observing10.and三、阅读理解。1-4 BA