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人教版2019高中英语选择性必修一Unit 1 People of Achievement单元提升训练
一、单词拼写
1. Tu Youyou is a famous scientist who made great c__________ (贡献) to the discovery of artemisinin.
2. Qian Xuesen is r__________ (尊敬) by people all over China for his outstanding work in space technology.
3. The p__________ (可能性) of achieving success increases when we work hard and never give up.
4. His d__________ (决心) to overcome difficulties inspired everyone around him.
5. After years of r__________ (研究), the scientist finally found a solution to the problem.
6. The a__________ (分析) of the data shows that our hypothesis is correct.
7. The t__________ (理论) he put forward has been widely accepted by the scientific community.
8. She is a g__________ (有天赋的) artist and her paintings are very popular.
9. His w__________ (智慧) in dealing with complex situations is highly praised.
10. The s__________ (手术) was a great success and the patient recovered quickly.
二、词性转换
1. contribute（名词）__________
2. respect（形容词）__________
3. possible（名词）__________
4. determine（名词）__________
5. research（复数形式）__________
6. analyze（名词）__________
7. theory（复数形式）__________
8. gift（形容词）__________
9. wise（名词）__________
10. operate（名词）__________
三、选词填空（从方框中选择合适的词并用其适当形式填空）
|be committed to, lead to, apart from, make a difference, by chance, come to power, draw a conclusion|
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1. Hard work and determination can __________ success in one's career.
2. __________ his parents, he also has a lot of friends who support him.
3. The scientist spent years doing research and finally __________ that this chemical could be used to treat the disease.
4. The new government __________ improving people's living standards since it __________.
5. It was not __________ that he achieved so much. He worked extremely hard.
6. Everyone can __________ in protecting the environment if they take action.
7. His speech inspired many people and __________ a change in their attitudes.
四、阅读理解
A
Marie Curie is one of the most famous scientists in history. She was born in Poland in 1867. Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only woman to win it twice. She made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity.
Curie's research on radioactive elements led to the discovery of polonium and radium. Her work not only advanced scientific knowledge but also had a great impact on the development of medicine. Radioactive substances she discovered are now widely used in cancer treatment.
Despite facing many difficulties, including gender discrimination in the scientific community, Curie remained committed to her research. She worked long hours in difficult conditions, often sacrificing her own comfort for the sake of science. Her dedication and perseverance inspired generations of scientists.
1. What is Marie Curie famous for
A. She was the first woman scientist.
B. She won the Nobel Prize once.
C. Her contributions to the field of radioactivity.
D. Her work in the field of chemistry only.
2. What did Curie discover
A. Only polonium.
B. Only radium.
C. Polonium and radium.
D. Many new elements.
3. How did Curie's discovery affect medicine
A. It had no impact on medicine.
B. Radioactive substances are used in cancer treatment.
C. It only helped in the diagnosis of diseases.
D. It made cancer treatment more difficult.
4. What difficulties did Curie face
A. Lack of interest in science.
B. Gender discrimination in the scientific community.
C. No support from her family.
D. Poor health.
5. What can we learn from Marie Curie
A. We should give up easily when facing difficulties.
B. We should be committed to our goals and persevere in the face of difficulties.
C. Gender discrimination is not a problem in science.
D. Winning the Nobel Prize is the most important thing for a scientist.
B
Stephen Hawking was a world - renowned physicist. He was born in 1942 in England. Despite being diagnosed with a rare motor - neuron disease that gradually paralyzed his body, Hawking continued to make remarkable contributions to the field of cosmology.
Hawking's most famous work is his research on black holes. He proposed many groundbreaking theories about the nature of black holes and the origin of the universe. His book A Brief History of Time became a best - seller, making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public.
Hawking's courage in the face of adversity was truly inspiring. He could only communicate through a special device, but his mind remained sharp. He continued to work and inspire others until his death in 2018. His work not only advanced scientific knowledge but also made people think about the mysteries of the universe.
6. What was Stephen Hawking's profession
A. A biologist.
B. A physicist.
C. A chemist.
D. A mathematician.
7. What disease did Hawking suffer from
A. A heart disease.
B. A rare motor - neuron disease.
C. A lung disease.
D. A brain disease.
8. What was Hawking's most famous work about
A. The study of plants.
B. The research on black holes.
C. The origin of life.
D. The development of technology.
9. What was the significance of A Brief History of Time
A. It was a difficult book to understand.
B. It made complex scientific concepts accessible to the public.
C. It was only popular among scientists.
D. It had no influence on people's understanding of the universe.
10. What can we learn from Stephen Hawking
A. We should give up when we face health problems.
B. We should be afraid of diseases.
C. We should show courage in the face of adversity and keep working hard.
D. We should focus on our physical health only.
五、完形填空
There was a young scientist named Lisa. She was 1.__________ to her research on a new type of energy. She believed that this energy could 2.__________ many of the world's problems, such as environmental pollution and energy shortage.
Lisa faced a lot of 3.__________ in her research. The experiments were complex, and the data was difficult to analyze. Many people around her didn't believe in her 4.__________ and thought she was wasting her time. But Lisa didn't 5.__________. She continued to work hard day and night.
After years of hard work, Lisa finally 6.__________ a breakthrough. She discovered a new way to produce this energy more efficiently. Her discovery attracted the attention of the scientific community. It was considered a 7.__________ achievement.
Lisa's success didn't come 8.__________. It was the result of her hard work, determination, and 9.__________ to her research. She inspired many young people to pursue their dreams in science. Her story shows that as long as we are 10.__________ to our goals and never give up, we can achieve great things.
1. A. interested B. committed C. surprised D. excited
2. A. solve B. cause C. create D. increase
3. A. opportunities B. challenges C. chances D. advantages
4. A. theory B. plan C. idea D. project
5. A. give out B. give in C. give up D. give away
6. A. made B. took C. did D. had
7. A. small B. big C. little D. few
8. A. easily B. hard C. quickly D. slowly
9. A. devotion B. attention C. contribution D. interest
10. A. interested B. committed C. surprised D. excited
六、语法填空
People of achievement have something in common. They are all 1.__________ (high) motivated and dedicated to their fields. Their hard work and determination often 2.__________ (lead) to great success.
For example, Newton made important discoveries in physics. His 3.__________ (theory) about gravity and motion changed the way people understood the universe. Einstein, on the other hand, developed the theory of relativity, 4.__________ had a profound impact on modern physics.
These great scientists didn't achieve success overnight. They spent years 5.__________ (do) research and experiments. They were not afraid of failure and kept 6.__________ (try) new methods. Their 7.__________ (contribute) to science and society are immeasurable.
In addition to scientists, there are also many other people who have made significant achievements. Artists, musicians, and writers use their 8.__________ (create) to inspire people. Their works enrich our spiritual world.
We should learn from these people of achievement. By 9.__________ (study) their experiences, we can gain valuable insights and motivation. Let's strive to be 10.__________ (like) them and make our own contributions to the world.
七、书面表达
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对中国的科学家很感兴趣，请你写一封邮件向他介绍一位中国科学家（如屠呦呦、袁隆平、钱学森等），内容包括：
1. 科学家的基本信息（姓名、主要成就等）；
2. 从他/她身上学到的品质（如坚持、奉献等）。
注意：
1. 词数80 - 100；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
I'm glad to know that you're interested in Chinese scientists. Now, I'd like to introduce Yuan Longping to you.
____________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
一、单词拼写
1. contributions
2. respected
3. possibility
4. determination
5. research
6. analysis
7. theory
8. gifted
9. wisdom
10. operation
二、词性转换
1. contribution
2. respectful
3. possibility
4. determination
5. researches
6. analysis
7. theories
8. gifted
9. wisdom
10. operation
三、选词填空
1. lead to
2. Apart from
3. drew a conclusion
4. has been committed to; came to power
5. by chance
6. make a difference
7. led to
四、阅读理解
1. C。根据 “She made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity.” 可知，玛丽·居里以其在放射性领域的贡献而闻名，选C。
2. C。从 “Curie's research on radioactive elements led to the discovery of polonium and radium.” 可知，她发现了钋和镭，选C。
3. B。文中提到 “Radioactive substances she discovered are now widely used in cancer treatment.” ，说明她的发现对医学的影响是放射性物质用于癌症治疗，选B。
4. B。根据 “Despite facing many difficulties, including gender discrimination in the scientific community” 可知，她面临的困难是科学界的性别歧视，选B。
5. B。从玛丽·居里的经历可知，我们应该致力于目标并在困难面前坚持不懈，选B。
6. B。根据 “Stephen Hawking was a world - renowned physicist.” 可知，霍金是物理学家，选B。
7. B。文中说 “Despite being diagnosed with a rare motor - neuron disease” ，霍金患的是一种罕见的运动神经元疾病，选B。
8. B。 “Hawking's most famous work is his research on black holes.” 表明霍金最著名的工作是关于黑洞的研究，选B。
9. B。从 “His book A Brief History of Time became a best - seller, making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public.” 可知，《时间简史》的意义在于让大众能够理解复杂的科学概念，选B。
10. C。从霍金的经历可知，我们应该在逆境中展现勇气并继续努力工作，选C。
五、完形填空
1. B。be committed to表示 “致力于” ，符合语境，选B。
2. A。这种能源能解决世界上的许多问题，solve表示 “解决” ，选A。
3. B。在研究中面临很多挑战，challenge表示 “挑战” ，选B。
4. D。很多人不相信她的项目，project表示 “项目” ，选D。
5. C。Lisa没有放弃，give up表示 “放弃” ，选C。
6. A。make a breakthrough表示 “取得突破” ，是固定搭配，选A。
7. B。她的发现是一项重大成就，big表示 “重大的” ，选B。
8. A。Lisa的成功来之不易，easily表示 “容易地” ，选A。
9. A。这是她努力工作、决心和对研究的奉献的结果，devotion表示 “奉献” ，选A。
10. B。只要我们致力于目标并永不放弃，就能取得伟大成就，be committed to表示 “致力于” ，选B。
六、语法填空
1. highly。修饰形容词motivated用副词，highly表示 “高度地” ，故填highly。
2. lead。主语是复数，描述客观事实用一般现在时，谓语动词用原形，故填lead。
3. theories。根据语境，牛顿的理论不止一个，用复数形式，故填theories。
4. which。先行词是the theory of relativity，在从句中作主语，用which引导非限制性定语从句，故填which。
5. doing。spend time (in) doing sth.表示 “花费时间做某事” ，故填doing。
6. trying。keep doing sth.表示 “继续做某事” ，故填trying。
7. contributions。作主语用名词复数形式，故填contributions。
8. creativity。形容词性物主代词后接名词，create的名词形式是creativity，故填creativity。
9. studying。by是介词，后接动词 - ing形式，故填studying。
10. like。此处表示 “像…… 一样” ，用介词like，故填like。
七、书面表达
Dear Tom,
I'm glad to know that you're interested in Chinese scientists. Now, I'd like to introduce Yuan Longping to you.
Yuan Longping was a great agricultural scientist. He dedicated his life to developing hybrid rice. His achievement in increasing rice yields helped feed millions of people around the world.
From him, we can learn the qualities of perseverance and dedication. He faced many difficulties in his research but never gave up. His selfless dedication to improving food security is truly inspiring.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua

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