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1、精品好资料学习推荐 (A)Born in 1823 in Wales, Alfred Russel Wallace was a man of modest means, but he had a passion for nature and he chose to follow it. He started out collecting insects as a hobby, but eventually his longing for adventure led him to explore the world.Luckily for Wallace, Victorian Britain w

2、as discovering an interest in weird and wonderful insets,so the demand from museums and private collections for these bests was growing. Wallace was able to make a living doing what he loved: collecting beetles and other insects.But his first trip of exploring the world ended in disaster. Wallace pr

3、oceeded to the Amazon in South America. Its giant forests promised a wealth of new species, sure to put him on the scientific map. The trip took 6 weeks and involved every mode of transport in existence at the time. After four years Wallace set off for home, but his boat caught fire in the middle of

4、 the Atlantic. Everyone survived, but Wallace had to watch in despair as his samples went up in flames including live animals he was bringing home that were trying to jump free of the flames. But he did not let it stop him.In 1854, Wallace set off on another adventure, this time to the Malay Archipe

5、lago. Wallace found himself humbled by the new and exciting things he saw. He later recalled: “As I lie listening to these interesting sounds, I think how many besides myself have longed to see with their own eyes the many wonderful and beautiful things which I am daily encountering.”In 1858, Wallac

6、e wrote what became known as the “Ternate essay”: a piece of writing that was to change our understanding of life forever. In his essay, Wallace argued that a species would only turn into another species if it was struggling for existence. Henry W. Bates was one of many scientists delighted by the i

7、dea of evolution by natural selection. In a letter to Wallace, he wrote:“The idea is like truth itself, so simple and obvious that those who read and understand it will be stuck by its simplicity; and yet it is perfectly original.”56. _finally caused Wallace to explore the world ?A. His strong affec

8、tion for nature B. His life-long devotion to beasts C. His deep love for adventure D. Increasing demand for insects 57.Which of the following is True about Wallaces first trip?A. It took him six weeks to explore the Amazon with all kinds of transportation.B. He made a scientific study of a fairly li

9、mited number of insects.C. The fire cost him his four years collection of animals.D. His passion cooled after the disaster.58. Wallace felt _on the Malay Archipelago.A. fearless B. lucky C. challenged D. risky 59. Wallaces idea on evolution of natural selection _.A. made no sense at that time B. bui

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11、h fun. The cheapest way to get a high-end VR experience comes courtesy of Sony. Its PlayStation VR doesnt require a tricked-out PC or expensive phone it works with the Playstation 4 control board and comes with a few great games in its library. There issome equipment you can purchase to enhance the

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