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1、Unit 2 cloning using language课时作业 跟踪训练.语境填词1.She was a woman of high position in the (govern).2.I was asked to (组织) the trip，but I messed it up.3.The book provides some interesting (history) facts.4.Darwin came up with his idea about the (original) of man.5.As is known to us all，such (事故) often resu
2、lt in war.单项填空6.Youd sound a lot more polite if you make a request a question.A.in search of B.in the form ofC.in need of D.in the direction of7.Shortly after the earthquake，many people hurried to the hospital to their blood.A.donate B.shareC.exchange D.promote8.If you can find a task in life worth
3、working for and yourself，nothing can stop you.A.let out B.turn inC.give up D.believe in9.As a peaceloving country，well declare a total on nuclear arms.A.ban B.arrivalC.control D.movement10.The experiment has the possibility of the existence of any life on that planet，but it does not mean there is no
4、 life on other planets.A.found out B.pointed outC.ruled out D.carried out.阅读理解More than four decades ago British scientist Robert Edwards first witnessed the miracle of human life growing inside a test tube at his Cambridge lab.Since that groundbreaking moment，more than four million babies have been
5、 born through IVF and in 2010 his great contribution to science was finally recognized as he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.The prize for Dr Edwards，who was given a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award in 2008，includes a 900,000 check.The Nobel Assembly described IVF as a “milestone in mode
6、rn medicine”.With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe，the Manchesterborn physiologist developed IVFleading to the birth of the worlds first test tube baby.Dr Steptoe died 10 years later but their work has transformed fertility treatment and given hope to millions of couples.It was a scienti
7、fic breakthrough that transformed the lives of millions of couples.They said，“His achievements have made it possible to treat infertility，a disease which makes human unable to have a baby.This condition has been afflicting a large percentage of mankind including more than 10% of all couples worldwid
8、e.”Louise Brown，the worlds first test tube baby，made international headlines when she was born in Oldham，Manchester，in 1978 to parents Lesley and John who had been fruitlessly trying for a baby since 1969.IVFinvitro fertilization is the process whereby egg cells are fertilized outside the body befor
9、e being implanted in the womb.After a cycle of IVF，the probability of a couple with infertility problems having a baby is one in fivethe same as healthy couples who conceive naturally.Professor Edwards，who has five daughters and 11 grandchildren，began his research at Cambridge University in 1963，aft
10、er receiving his PhD in 1955.He once said，“The most important thing in life is having a child.Nothing is more special than a child.” With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe，Prof Edwards founded the Bourn Hall clinic in Cambridge shire，which now treats more than 900 women a year.Each year，m
11、ore than 30,000 women in Britain now undergo IVF and 11,000 babies are born as a result of the treatment.But his work attracted widespread criticism from some scientists and the Catholic Church who said it was “unethical and immoral”.Martin Johnson，professor of reproductive sciences at the Universit
12、y of Cambridge，said the award was “long overdue”.He said，“We couldnt understand why the Nobel has come so late but he is delightedthis is the cherry on the cake for him.”Professor Edwards was too ill to give interviews but a statement released by his family said he was “thrilled and delighted”.1.Wha
13、t is Robert Edwards contribution to science?A.Enabling millions of couples to live a better life.B.Seeing the wonder of the first tube baby growing.C.Helping couples with infertility to have tube babies.D.Challenging a disease which stops human having a baby.2.What does the underlined word “afflicti
14、ng” (Paragraph 4) most probably refer to?A.Troubling. B.Developing.C.Improving. D.Confusing.3.Why did Professor Edwards begin his research on tube baby?A.Because he thought it was of great significance to have a child in life.B.Because the birthrate around the world was unexpectedly low then.C.Becau
15、se a special child did make a difference to an ordinary family.D.Because his fellow scientist wanted to give hope to the unlucky couples.4.What might be the best title for the passage?A.Life Stories of Robert EdwardsB.Preparations for Having a BabyC.Nobel Prize for IVF Expert EdwardsD.Treatment of Infertility in a Lab.任务型阅读(2017苏北四市质检) The GREATEST JourneyI had lunch last week with a highranking business woman for a fortune 500 company.I asked her what tips she would give to someone early in their career.Without hesitation she jumped right into four keys to her professional climb：Know y
