Unit 8 Role Models of the Times
阅读文章一：
Yuan Longping The Father of Hybrid Rice
Yuan Longping, known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice," was a renowned Chinese scientist who made significant contributions to global food security. In 1974, he successfully developed a special type of rice that could yield 20% more than traditional rice varieties, which was a groundbreaking achievement that placed China at the forefront of rice production. Yuan's hybrid rice is now cultivated in over 30 countries and regions, and by 2003, half of China's rice production area was planted with his hybrid rice. His work has not only set world records in hybrid rice yields but also provided a solution to worldwide hunger.
1. What is Yuan Longping known as
A. The Father of Traditional Rice
B. The Father of Hybrid Rice
C. The Father of World Hunger
D. The Father of Global Food Security
2. What was Yuan Longping's main achievement
A. He developed a type of rice that could yield 20% less.
B. He developed a type of rice that could yield 20% more.
C. He developed a type of rice that could yield the same as traditional rice.
D. He developed a type of rice that could not be grown in other countries.
3. How many countries and regions are growing Yuan's hybrid rice
A. Less than 10
B. 30
C. More than 50
D. Half of the world's countries
4. What impact did Yuan Longping's work have on China
A. China became the last in rice production.
B. China became the first in rice production.
C. China's rice production area decreased.
D. China's rice production area remained the same.
5. What can be inferred from the article about Yuan Longping's work
A. It only benefited China.
B. It provided a solution to worldwide hunger.
C. It was not well-received in other countries.
D. It did not contribute to global food security.
阅读文章二：
Tu Youyou The Nobel Prize Winner for Artemisinin
Tu Youyou is a Chinese pharmaceutical chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for her discovery of artemisinin, a drug used to treat malaria. She and her team studied ancient Chinese medicine books and conducted nearly 200 experiments before they successfully extracted artemisinin. This drug has become the standard treatment for malaria as listed on the World Health Organization's essential medicines list. Thanks to Tu's contribution, over 240 million people in Africa have benefited, and more than 1.5 million lives have been saved since 2000.
1. What was Tu Youyou awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for
A. Discovering a new type of rice.
B. Discovering a drug used to treat malaria.
C. Conducting 200 experiments.
D. Writing ancient Chinese medicine books.
2. What did Tu Youyou and her team do before they extracted artemisinin
A. They conducted 200 experiments.
B. They studied modern Western medicine.
C. They ignored ancient Chinese medicine books.
D. They gave up on finding a cure for malaria.
3. How many experiments did Tu Youyou and her team conduct
A. Less than 100
B. Exactly 200
C. Nearly 200
D. More than 300
4. What is the significance of artemisinin according to the World Health Organization
A. It is an optional treatment for malaria.
B. It is a standard treatment for malaria.
C. It is not recognized as a treatment for malaria.
D. It is a banned treatment for malaria.
5. What impact has Tu Youyou's discovery had on Africa
A. It has caused harm to over 240 million people.
B. It has saved over 240 million people.
C. It has saved more than 1.5 million lives.
D. It has saved less than 1 million lives.
阅读文章三：
Role Models in Modern China
In modern China, role models are individuals who have made significant contributions to society and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. These individuals come from various fields, including science, education, and public service. They are recognized for their achievements, which often involve solving global problems and setting world records. Role models in China are not only celebrated for their professional accomplishments but also for embodying the spirit of perseverance and dedication.
1. What are role models in modern China
A. People who have made significant contributions to society.
B. People who have failed in their fields.
C. People who are only celebrated for their professional accomplishments.
D. People who are not recognized for their achievements.
2. Which fields do role models in China come from
A. Only science and education.
B. Only public service and sports.
C. Various fields, including science, education, and public service.
D. Only entertainment and media.
3. What is one characteristic of role models in China
A. They are recognized for solving local problems.
B. They are recognized for setting world records.
C. They are only celebrated for their spirit of giving up.
D. They are only celebrated for their dedication to their families.
4. What is the significance of role models in China
A. They inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
B. They discourage others from achieving success.
C. They are only important to their own families.
D. They are only celebrated for a short period of time.
5. What can be inferred from the article about role models
A. They are only celebrated in China.
B. They are celebrated for their global impact.
C. They are not an inspiration to others.
D. They are not recognized for their perseverance and dedication.
答案
阅读文章一：Yuan Longping The Father of Hybrid Rice
1： B.
解释： 文章第一句提到Yuan Longping被称为“Father of Hybrid Rice”，即杂交水稻之父。
2： B. 解释： 文章提到他在1974年成功开发了一种特殊类型的水稻，产量比传统水稻高出20%。
3：B. 解释： 文章中提到Yuan的杂交水稻现在在超过30个国家和地区种植。
4： B. 解释： 文章中提到，由于Yuan的工作，中国在水稻生产方面处于全球领先地位。
5： B. 解释： 文章最后提到，Yuan的工作不仅设定了杂交水稻产量的世界纪录，还为全球饥饿问题提供了解决方案。
阅读文章二：Tu Youyou The Nobel Prize Winner for Artemisinin
1： B. 解释： 文章提到Tu Youyou因发现用于治疗疟疾的药物青蒿素而获得诺贝尔医学奖。
2： C. 解释： 文章提到他们研究了古代中医书籍，并进行了近200次实验。
3： C.
解释： 文章中提到他们进行了近200次实验。
4： B. 解释： 文章提到青蒿素已成为世界卫生组织基本药物清单上治疗疟疾的标准药物。
5： C. 解释： 文章最后提到，自2000年以来，Tu的贡献使得非洲超过2.4亿人受益，超过150万人的生命得以挽救。
阅读文章三：Role Models in Modern China
1：A. 解释： 文章第一句提到角色模型是对社会做出重大贡献的个体。
2： C. 解释： 文章提到角色模型来自包括科学、教育和公共服务在内的各个领域。
3： B. 解释： 文章提到角色模型因他们的成就被认可，这些成就通常涉及设定世界纪录。
4： A. 解释： 文章提到角色模型激励他人跟随他们的脚步。
5： B. 解释： 文章提到角色模型因其解决全球问题和设定世界纪录的成就而受到庆祝，这表明他们对全球有影响。
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