Question

Jim and his friends want to choose some books about famous people. Here are three cards about famous people.

Who was Mary Anning?

Mary Anning found the fossils(化石)of Prehistoric(史前）animals.

When did she live? Mary was born in 1799.

Mary Anning died in 1847.

Why is she famous?

She helped people know about these long-dead animals and change the way of thinking about the world.

Who was Charles Dickens? Charles Dickens is a famous English writer.! When did Dickens live? Dickens was born in England in 1812.He died in 1870. His first big success was the Pickwick Papers in 1837. Why do people read Dickens? People all over the world enjoy his stories, like Hard Times, Oliver Twist and Two Cities. Books by Dickens can be funny and sad. Many of Dickens' stories came out in weekly or monthly part. Each month people could read one chapter in the story. Perhaps this is why Dickens' books make good films.

What did Edward Jenner do? Jenner was the first doctor to help people against smallpox(天花),which was a dangerous disease. When did Jenner live? Jenner was born in 1749. He died in 1823. Why do we remember Jenner? Jenner found a way to prevent people catching smallpox so that fewer people got ill.

1.When did Mary Anning die?

A.1823. B.1837. C.1847. D.1870.

2.What is the name of smallpox?

A.A film. B.A book. C.A doctor. D.A disease.

3.What was Dickens' first big success?

A.Oliver Twist. B.Two Cities. C.Hard Times. D.The Pickwick Papers.

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.Anning helped people know about the living animals.

B.Charles Dickens is a famous English writer.

C.Books by Dickens can be funny and sad.

D.Jenner found a way to prevent people catching smallpox.

Answer 1