Question

Charles Darwin (查尔斯 • 达尔文)was born on February 12， 1809. His father was a well-known doctor and the son of a still greater doctor and scientist. Darwin's father hoped that his son would also become a doctor.

As a boy ， Darwin liked to watch nature and compare what he saw with something that he often read in science books.But he did not study very well at school.

At sixteen,Darwin was sent to Edinburgh University to become a doctor. But he was interested in the history of nature. Then he studied at Cambridge  University. There he

studied until 1831.

Some time later he heard that a ship, the Beagle, was going on a trip to South America. As he wanted to be a scien?tist, his professor advised him to go. He leftEnglandon the ship in December ,1831. After five years he came back home. In 1842, Darwin lived inKentand continued his studies there.Darwin understood plants and animals are not always the same and that they really change.

In 1859， Darwin finished his famous book The Origin of S—"(《物种起源》).It made a great voice in the world of science. In 1872, Darwin wrote another important book. Darwin continued his studies in science until he died in 1882.

36. What did Darwin's father do?

A.A scientist. B.A doctor.

C.A worker. D.A professor.

37. Why did Darwin study in Kdinburgh  University?

A. Because he wanted to be a doctor.

B. Because he didn't study well at school.

C. Because his father wanted him to be a doctor.

D. Because Edinburgh University was good.

38. How old was Darwin when he finished his study at Cain-bridge  University?

A.22 years old. B.32 years old.

C.28 years old. D.24 years old.

39. Which of the following is the correct order about Darwin's experiences?

a. He lived inKent.

b. He took a trip to South  America.

c. He studied at Cambridge University.

d. He studied at Edinburgh University.

e. He wrote another important book.

f. He finished The Origin of Species. A.c-d-a-e-b-f B.d-c-b-f-a-e C.d-b-c-a-f-e D.d-c-h-a-f-e

40. What is the passage mainly about?

A.Danvin，s works. B.Darwin's inventions.

C.Darwin's life. D.Darwin's family.

Answer 1

36. B由第一段第二句话可知达尔文的父亲是一位著名的 医生。 37. C根据第一段第三句和第二段可知,达尔文的父亲把达尔 文送往爱丁堡大学是希望他将来能当医生，但他对自然历史 感兴趣。
38. A根据第二段最后一句，达尔文在剑桥大学一直学习到 1831年，他出生在1809年,故他离幵剑桥大学时是22岁。 39. D根据短文可知事件发生的先后顺序为：达尔文16岁在 爱丁堡大学学习—在剑桥大学学习到22岁—1831年乘船 去南美洲—1842年居住在肯特—在1859年完成巨著《物种 起源》—在1872年写了另外一本重要的书。 40. C短文先介绍达尔文的出生，接着介绍他的求学和科研，  然后介绍他的成就,最后介绍他去世的时间，由此可知这是 一篇关于达尔文的生活的短文。