World famous scientist Stephen Hawking(霍金) died(1) the age of seventy﹣six in his home in Cambridge, England on March 14. British Prime Minister Theresa May said Hawking was one of(2) (great) scientists of his time. She also said,"His achievements will not(3) (forget).
Hawking was one of the most respected scientists in the modern history of(4) ['fIzIks]. Because of an uncommon disease(疾病), he was kept to a wheelchair. (5) However , the disease did not stop Hawking from studying. He used every new day that life offered(6) (continue) his research of the universe(宇宙). He said, "Where there is life, there is hope." He developed(7) a way of thinking about problems in his mind to reach a solution.
This way of thinking has led to his important discoveries. He was(8) (one) person to present the idea of some special energy in the universe. At the same time, Hawking tried to explain many of these difficult(9) (science) ideas to more people. He(10) (write) several popular science books, including the bestseller A Brief History of Time which made him a household(家喻户晓的) name.
Stephen Hawking spent his whole life understanding the universe. He is, no doubt, a legendary(传奇的) scientist of all time.
One day, when a successful businessman opened the door of his car, a dog sleeping(1) his car suddenly came out and bit(咬) his leg! He threw a stone at the dog, (2) he was not able to hit it. How angry he was!
Upon(3) his office, the businessman called a meeting of the workers. He took out his anger(愤怒) on them. Gradually, the businessman's anger(4) the company.
The businessman was still angry after returning home. His wife asked him, "Why are you so late today?" The man (5) , "I didn't go to the office to play soccer. I went to work. So don't ask such stupid questions!"
His wife was troubled about being shouted at(6) . She turned her anger on their son who was watching TV. "This is all you do. You have no(7) in studying! Turn off the TV now!" she shouted.
The son became(8) as well. He walked out of his house and saw a dog passing by. He picked up a stone and threw it at the dog(9) . The dog ran away, barking(犬吠) in pain.
Sometimes, when we are angry about something, we might take out our anger on(10) . We should learn to control our anger.
(1)A. on |
B. near |
C. in front of |
D. under |
(2)A. although |
B.if |
C. unless |
D. so |
(3)A. cleaning |
B. repairing |
C. filling |
D. reaching |
(4)A. ran into |
B. came over |
C. spread through |
D. rose up |
(5)A. answered |
B. shouted |
C. repeated |
D. said |
(6)A. for no reason |
B. after a while |
C. in that case |
D. by the way |
(7)A. time |
B. interest |
C. choice |
D. attention |
(8)A. relaxed |
B. lonely |
C. upset |
D. helpless |
(9)A. angrily |
B. actually |
C. simply |
D. painfully |
(10)A. another |
B. any other |
C. other |
D. others |
Every coin has two sides. My bad luck has (unexpected) turned into a good thing.
As a traditional festival, Mid﹣Autumn Day is c in China every year.
Under the leadership of Chairman Xi, China will become much stronger w doubt.