1、湖北省宜昌市协作体2022-2023学年上学期期中考试高二 英语试题考生注意：1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。4. 本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册Units14。第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，
2、满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which subject does the woman like best? A. History. B. Math. C. Science. 2. Why will the woman go to the Palace Museum? A. She has had the plan for a week. B. She needs to be a guide for the man. C. She w
3、ants to learn about some dynasties. 3. When did Mr. Smith go to the Mogao Caves? A. In1986. B. In1987. C. In1988.4. How long is the Olympics history? A. Less than 50 years. B. Over 100 years. C. About 200 years. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A temple. B. A Swiss man. C. Stone fig
4、ures. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where did Miki receive college education? A. In California. B. In Yokohama. C. In Nagasaki. 7. Who is from Texas? A. John. B. Mikis mother.
5、C. Mikis father. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why does the man think that Christmas history is hard to remember? A. It varies in different places. B. It has such a long history. C. It changes all the time.9. How does the woman feel about the changes of Christmas? A. Excited. B. Disappointed. C. Worried. 10. W
6、hat will the children want according to the man? A. More changes. B. More expensive gifts. C. More celebration parties.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What behavior does the woman mainly question men about? A. Paying for themselves. B. Treating women equally. C. Taking care of women. 12. Whats the probable re
7、lationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife. 13. What does the woman ask the man to do now? A. Buy the tickets. B. Carry her bags. C. Wash the dishes. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What is the woman reading? A. The Silk Road. B. The Travels of Marco Polo. C. The
8、 Journey of Venice. 15. When did Marco Polo leave Italy? A. In 1271. B. In 1275. C. In 1295. 16. How long did Marco Polo live in China? A. For 4 years. B. For 17 years. C. For 24 years. 17. How was the journey of Marco Polo going home? A. Dangerous. B. Comfortable. C. Easy. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Wha
9、t did Marie Curies father do? A. A researcher. B. A scientist. C. A teacher. 19. Why did Marie Curie go to Paris in 1891? A. To do research work. B. To have a holiday. C. To go to college. 20. For what did Marie Curie win her second Nobel Prize? A. Her achievement in chemistry. B. Her breakthrough i
10、n physics. C. Her discover of radium. 第二部分阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AFour Most Famous Paintings in the WorldThe Starry NightArtist: Vincent Willem van GoghWhere to see it: the Museum of Modern Art (New York, US) Being treated for mental illness in h
11、ospital and inspired by the view from the window of his room, Van Goghpainted The Starry Night. The painting is famous for Van Goghs creative use of thick brushstrokes (笔画). The paintings striking blues and yellows and the dreamy atmosphere have attracted art lovers for decades. The ScreamArtist: Ed
12、vard MunchWhere to see it: the National Museum and the Munch Museum (Oslo, Norway) The Scream is not a single work of art. According to a British museums blog, there are two paintings, two pastels (彩粉画) and a number of prints, The paintings are in the National Museum and the Munch Museum, and in 201
13、2, one of the pastels was sold for almost 120 million. Mona LisaArtist: Leonardo da VinciWhere to see it: the Louvre Museum (Paris. France) It should come as no surprise that one of the most famous paintings in the world is a woman with a mysterious smile. It is the earliest known Italian painting t
14、o focus closely on the sitter in a half-length portrait (像) ，according to the Louvre, where it was first exhibited in 1804. The Last SupperArtist: Leonardo da VinciWhere to see it: Santa Maria delle Grazie (Milan, Italy) Leonardo is the only artist to appear on this list twice. The Last Supper is ab
15、out the last time Jesus had dinner with his followers. The painting is actually a huge wall painting-4. 6 meters high and 8. 8 meters wide, which makes for a memorable viewing experience. 21. Where is The Starry Night exhibited? A. In the Louvre Museum. B. In the Munch Museum. C. In the Museum of Mo
16、dern Art. D. In Santa Maria delle Grazie. 22. What is special about The Scream? A. It is exhibited in three museums. B. It includes a series of works of art. C. It is famous for a smile in the painting. D. It was painted in a mental hospital. 23. What do Mona Lisa and The Last Supper have in common?
17、 A. They feature religious figures. B. They both belong to wall paintings. C. They are exhibited in the National Museum. D. They were painted by Leonardo da Vinci. BM-U-R-R-A-Y-A is the word that pushed Zaila Avant-garde, 15, to victory in the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The annual event too
18、k place in July, 2021, in Florida. After correctly spelling Murraya, which is a type of flowering tree, Zaila became the first Black American contestant ever to win the national title. She is the second Black winner, after Jody-Anne Maxwell of Jamaica, who won the bee in 1998. Since 1925, the Scripp
19、s spelling bee has promoted literacy. Competing in the event helps students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies and develop self-confidence. Zaila, who is from Harvey, Louisiana, put in a lot of work to become the top speller. She studied for two years. “I worked with a tutor and stu
20、died some days up to seven hours, “she said. In addition to being an award-winning speller, Zaila enjoys juggling, playing basketball and inspiring other students. “Whether Im studying for spelling bees or playing basketball, “she said, “the main motivation for meis to inspire others, “In the months
21、 following her spelling bee win, Zaila made several television appearances. She was also named the 2021 SportsKid of the Year by Sports Illustrated. The rising star is not finished. She has big goals for the future. “Id like to play basketball at Harvard, play in the WNBA, become a head coach in the
22、 WNBA, and work for NASA, “she said. Zailas parents introduced her to basketball when she was a young child. After receiving a copy of the Guinness Book of World Records on her eighth birthday, she set her sights on becoming a record holder. “When I looked in the book, “she said, “I decided that I w
23、anted to be in it. “Now, at the age of 15, Zaila holds three world records. 24. What is the main purpose of the Scripps spelling bee? A. Getting good grades in school. B. Raising reading efficiency. C. Improving spelling ability. D. Grasping new learning ways. 25. When did Zaila start to prepare for
24、 the spelling competition? A. At the age of 8. B. At the age of 13. C. At the age of 14. D. At the age of 15. 26. What is known about Zailas big goals? A. They are about spelling. B. They are easy to achieve. C. Being a star is her favourite. D. Being a head coach is one of them. 27. What inspired Z
25、aila to hold many world records? A. A birthday gift. B. Her parents hope. C. Her teachers guide. D. Her wild imagination. CThe past two years have been hard many are still unable to travel around with COVID-19 restrictions still in place. Yet it has not stopped Zheng Zheng from discovering different
26、 coffee shops on a daily basis. She is not one of those Internet influencers who check out different fancy cafes to make an income. Like millions who are taking on work-from-home positions, the project manager of an Internet company sees it as a way to escape her small apartment and remain productiv
27、e. “As long as theres Wi-Fi, I can literally work anywhere, “Zheng told CGTN. Many Silicon Valley executives have been rooting for the rise of remote working (远程办公) since202O. Last May, Twitter announced its work-from-home plans, calling the flexibility “the fourth industrial revolution” Zheng said,
28、 “Remote working gives me great flexibility. I could better assign my time, rather than wasting it on things like washing up or taking the subway to the office.”“Another thing probably is that you can have different sources of income, “the part-time designer and stylist added. “But still, I believe
29、remote working will never completely replace the traditional means of working,” she said after sharing all the advantages. One disadvantage she pointed out is missing out on social interactions with your colleagues, and another is the extended working hours. In a University of Chicago study, employe
30、es were found to work longer hours at home for the same task, as focused time was broken up by some distractions like childcare and online meetings. Robin Dunbar, a professor of the University of Oxford, told CGTN that he believes remote working is overhyped (过度夸大) and certainly wont last long. “Wit
31、hout face-to-face engagement and those casual meetings, the flow that makes things work and work fast will be missing, Work groups quickly lose focus, and the sense of belonging is very quickly lost, he said. 28. Why does Zheng Zheng explore different coffee shops every day? A. To relax herself from
32、 working state. B. To find out the most delicious coffee. C. To look for a better work place for herself. D. To check out different fancy cafes to make money. 29. What advantage does Zheng Zheng value more about remote working? A. Low cost. B. The flexibility. C. Mental well-being. D. The sense of b
33、elonging. 30. What does the underlined word “extended” in paragraph8mean? A. Irregular. B. Continuous. C. Longer than usual. D. Shorter than expected. 31. What is the attitude of Robin Dunbar to the future of remote working? A. Appreciative. B. Uncaring. C. Optimistic. D. Doubtful. DStudents at an e
34、lementary school in California, with the help of their art teacher, created a telephone hotline that people can call to get cheerful advice from kids during difficult times. In just days, the hotline began getting thousands of calls an hour. Most people agree that with concerns like COVID-19, extrem
35、e weather, and the climate crisis, the last couple of years have been stressful. Jessica Martin, who teaches art at West Side School in Healdsburg, California, thought her students just might have the magic words to bring calm to people in these difficult times. So Ms. Martin, along with artist Ashe
36、rah Weiss, worked with students on a project they called “PepToc”.The project had two parts-one was the hotline, and the other was creating encouraging posters. The two adults worked with students from kindergarten to sixth grade. They had the same basic question for all the students, “What could yo
37、u say to help or encourage someone else? “Students working on the hotline thought of what they would like to say. When they were ready, Ms. Martin recorded each one. Later, she sorted out the recordings into the different parts of the telephone hotline. Pressing 1 brings up ideas for people who are
38、“feeling mad, frustrated or nervous”. Helpful suggestions include “punch your pillow” or “go get a cookie”. Pressing 2 results in “words of encouragement and life advice”. By pressing 3, you can hear a group of kindergartners saying together: “You can do it! Keep trying, dont give up!” Pressing 4 st
39、arts the sounds of children giggling and laughing-a sound certain to bring a smile to anyones face. Ms. Martin thought the project would only attract interest from people near the school. But the hotline was soon getting hundreds of calls a day. Words of the hotline spread quickly on social media. T
40、he hotline has become incredibly popular with stressed adults, patients in hospitals, older people in homes, and others who just want to hear the happy voices of children. 32. Who came up with the idea of the project? A. Parents of West Side School. B. Jessica Martin and Asherah Weiss. C. A student
41、of West Side School. D. The government of Healdsburg. 33. Which number should a caller press if he feels nervous? A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4. 34. What was unexpected for Ms. Martin? A. The magic of the children. B. The sadness of the people. C. The popularity of the hotline. D. The influence of the soci
42、al media. 35. What could be the best title for the text? A. The Charm of Art Is Beyond WordsB. A Project Is Carried Out to Study COVID-19C. A Hotline Brings Stressful People HopeD. Positive Messages From Kids Make a Hotline a Hit第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
43、Ways to Save Money on Healthy FoodContrary to what you may have heard, eating healthy doesnt have to be really expensive. Here are expert tips on how to have a healthy diet on a budget (预算) . 36 One of the main ways to eat healthier and save money is to cook at home. Instead of going out to buy pre-
44、made healthy food from stores, get the ingredients and make them by yourself. If making entire meals is not your thing, or you dont have the time. You can make a simple salad. Shop at your local farmers market 37 Shopping produce that is in season is a lot cheaper than buying produce that isnt, and
45、the best place to know whats in season is at a farmers market. Farmers markets are budget-friendly because farmers bring their goods directly to customers without interference (介入) from shipping agents, retailers and other go-betweens. 38 Prepare meals in advanceSometimes the last thing you want to
46、do after a long day is cook. To avoid reaching for the takeout menu in these situations, set aside one day a week to meal preparing. 39 To keep it simple and healthy, experts suggest having one source of protein in each meal, at least one vegetable and a whole-grain. Making healthy meals in this way
47、 saves you time and money, and makes it easy to eat healthy. Stock up on frozen produceBuying frozen fruits and vegetables is a great way to eat healthy on a budget. Frozen produce costs about30%less than fresh produce. Plus, fruits and vegetables will last a lot longer and usually can be chopped (切
48、) and ready to go, so you dont have to spend time washing and cutting. 40 A. Cook at homeB. Eat less meat and dairyC. Meal preparing doesnt have to be difficultD. Make sure you use your produce fully and try not to waste anythingE. Visit your local farmers market for fresh and in-season fruits and v
49、egetablesF. If you see a sale on frozen fruits or vegetables, you can buy and store some in the fridgeG. This way you can not only buy fresh and healthy goods but also support the local farmers第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In Washington DC, the
50、re is an entrepreneurial (创业的) teen, who owns and 41 his own bakery business. Young Michael Platt is the owner of Michaels Desserts. Born with a (n) 42 love for sweets, he became 43 in baking when he was nine. Since he was diagnosed with severe epilepsy (癫痫) at 10, Michael has been homeschooled by h
51、is mother. With his activities 44 by his medical condition, Michael threw himself into 45 However, this is not just a (n) 46 bakery business. It operates on a one for one donation model for every cupcake sold he 47 one to the homeless. “I knew that I wanted to start a (n) 48 , but I knew I didnt jus
52、t want to make 49 -I also wanted to 50 people in need at the same time, “he says. His business 51 creates new baked goods, which include 52 cookies and cupcakes, and cupcakes are his biggest seller. Stephanie Gerstenblith, one of his 53 , comes to buy cupcakes every day. She says that Michaels cupca
53、kes are not only delicious, but also have 54 _her to “provide everyone with sweetness”. 55 running his bakery, Michael hosts bake sales for the non-profit No Kid Hungry. Jessica Bomberg, a leader of fund-raising for the campaign. says. “Young heroes like Michael prove that everyone can make a differ
54、ence in society. It is Michaels faith that everyone should take the responsibility to take care of others. “When I see people lack foods, I want to give them something.” he says. “Its my way of telling them that they havent been forgotten.” 41. A. displays B. increases C. runs D. evaluates42. A. occ
55、asional B. shocking C. abnormal D. incredible43. A. interested B. convinced C. disappointed D. tired44. A. guided B. limited C. delayed D. improved45. A. baking B. study C. work D. research46. A. difficult B. strange C. special D. ordinary47. A. returns B. shows C. gives D. lends48. A. innovation B.
56、 business C. school D. conversation49. A. history B. friends C. money D. mistakes50. A. help B. detect C. teach D. save51. A. apparently B. barely C. potentially D. constantly52. A. simple B. popular C. official D. meaningful53. A. classmates B. customers C. relatives D. colleagues54. A. inspired B.
57、 warned C. forced D. asked55. A. Rather than B. Such as C. Due to D. Apart from第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Body language is an important part of non-verbal (非言语的) communication. It refers to_ (56) use of physical behavior, gestures (手势) and expressions to_ (57) (commun
58、ication) . Body language shows a lot about what a person is thinking about and how a person is feeling. Positive body language can often make the other person feel comfortable. However, negative (消极的) body language shows that a person is unapproachable or uninterested. _ (58) (be) able to read body
59、language will help you understand the complete message one is trying to express and send out the right messages. Body language _ (59) (say) to make up 60% to 65% of all conversations in our daily life. Besides, around 93% of our _ (60) (impress) on others depends on the language our body speaks, and
60、 only 7 %of that depends on what we verbally say. You must have seen some excellent individuals _ (61) body language is so powerful. Such individuals know very well the words that come out of the mouth arent so important as gestures that are made. All in all, your body language is a type of communic
61、ation that _ (62) (make) up a large part of what you want _ (63) (share) , and it also makes your verbal means more effective, as our actions speak louder _ (64) words. So, you had better master the positive _ (65) useful body language. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是李华，你校英文报正面向中学生征文。请你以“公园”为主题
62、写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1. 公园简介；2. 推荐该公园。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节 (满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。It was the last game of the season. Cali had been playing soccer all summer. She really enjoyed running around with the other players. As much as she tried, though, Cali still had not
63、scored one single goal. “Dont give up, “said her coach. He showed Cali and her team how to pass the ball to each other and take shots at the goal. Cali was pretty good at passing the ball, but even during practices, she couldnt kick the ball past the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should quit socce
64、r for good. “Dont give up, “said Uncle George and Aunt Lisa. But it was half-time, and Cali was feeling upset. She was trying! Every time she got a chance to kick the ball, it would go in the wrong direction or a player from the other team would take control of it. Maybe she would try a different sp
65、ort next summer. The break was over and the referee (裁判) blew her whistle to start the game again. The two teams walked back onto the field, both determined to win. Cali heard her aunt whisper in her ear. “Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it. “Cali took a deep breath. Even if she
66、didnt get one goal all summer, she knew that she had tried her best. That was something to be proud of. The yellow team was pretty good, but Calis blue team was fast. Cali was off to the side when the ball headed her way. She ran over to it and kicked it. She watched it land right in front of a girl
67、 on the yellow team who expertly stopped it and sent it back in the other direction. Cali sighed (叹气) . Cali decided shed wait until the game was over and then she was going to hang up her soccer shoes for good. Cali started daydreaming about becoming a hip-hop dancer instead. She was woken from her
68、 daydream by some music that was definitely not hip-hop. It was the sweet, happy jingle of the ice cream truck. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。It was right beside the soccer field, playing its music loudly to attract customers and players as well. _She ran fast to the ball. _湖北省宜昌市协作体2022-20
69、23学年上学期期中考试高二 英语试题 参考答案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5 ACCBA 6-10 ACBAB 11-15 CCCBA 16-20 BACCA第二部分 阅读（共20小题，每小题2. 5分，满分50分）21-23 CBD24-27 CBDA28-31 ABCD32-35 BACD36-40 AEGCF第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41-45 CDABA46-50 DCBCA51-55 DBBAD第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）56. the 57. communicate 58
70、. Being/To be 59. is said 60. impression 61. whose 62. makes 63. to share64. than 65. and 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：书面表达（满分15分）The park I like best is Xuanwu Lake Park which is located in Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, with the Purple Mountain in the east and Ming City Wall in the west. Xuanwu Lake Park
71、 covers an area of 502 hectares and is divided into five parts-Huanzhou, Yingzhou, Lingzhou, Liangzhou and Cuizhou, which are connected by bridges. It is a landscape garden as well as a cultural resort. Poets, politicians and celebrities have visited the amazing garden. Will you come to visit it som
72、e day? I believe Xuanwu Lake Park will bring you into a fantastic world.第二节（满分25分）It was right beside the soccer field, playing its music loudly to attract customers and players as well. The players on both teams turned to look at it. A few girls pointed to it and cheered. Some called out to their p
73、arents to buy them one. The soccer game had practically stopped. Cali looked around and saw the soccer ball close by, ignored by the nearest yellow player. Cali smiled. She looked at her aunt, who nodded at her. “Now!” her aunt yelled. Cali didnt hesitate. She ran fast to the ball. By the time the o
74、ther girls had noticed, Cali was positioned right in front of the net. The goalkeeper was standing to one side, also looking at the ice cream truck. She turned back quickly to guard the net as Cali kicked the ball hard. The goalkeeper reached out her gloved hand. The ball touched the tips of her fin
75、gers as it swooshed past, right into the top corner of the net. The referee blew her whistle. “Goal!” 听力部分录音稿 (Text 1) M: I like science because it is useful in all areas. Which subject do you like best, Lily? W: I like history best, because it tells us lots of interesting things. (Text 2) M: Lets g
76、o to the Palace Museum this weekend. W: Good idea. I have no plans this weekend. I think I can learn something about the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty there. (Text 3) W: Mr. Smith, have you ever been to the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang? M: Yes. I went there the year after it was listed as one of the
77、world cultural heritage sites in 1987. (Text 4) W: Dad, where and when was the first Modern Olympics held? M: In Athens, Greece, in 1896. The Olympics have a history of over 100 years. (Text 5) W: Its said the Abu Simbel Temple had been covered in sand for 3, 000 years. Is that true? M: Yes. In 1813
78、, a Swiss man accidently found 4 huge stone figures, which were almost completely covered by sand. That was the Abu Simbel Temple. (Text 6) M: Miki, which university did you go to? W: Hi, John. I studied at the University of California. M: And what did you study? W: I studied many things such as Eng
79、lish and Chinese, but I majored in Japanese. M: Oh, but why? W: My mother is from Japan. M: Really? W: She grew up in Nagasaki and moved to Yokohama when she was young, so most of my family are there, in Yokohama and the South. However, my father is from Texas. (Text 7) M: There seems to be so much
80、about the history of Christmas. W: I know. I dont know how I will ever remember all of it. M: I suppose the reason is that it has such a long history. W: Its interesting to see how the culture of Christmas has changed over the years. M: And I suppose that it will continue to change. W: Do you think
81、that our children will celebrate Christmas differently from how we do now? M: Possibly. I know one thing for sure. W: Whats that? M: Our children will want more expensive gifts than we got! (Text 8) W: I dont know why in foreign countries men should always pick up the bill or pay for cinema tickets.
82、 M: Men should take care of women. W: Men neednt do that. It puts women in a bad position. M: Yeah, they should carry their own bags and pay for cinema tickets. W: Right! Men and women are equal. Women can. . . M: You mean women can do most things? W: Yes, sometimes. However, men should help to do t
83、he dishes and. . M: OK, you will carry your own bags next time. W: Well, I think you will do the dishes now, dear! M: Er. . . terrible! (Text 9) M: Belinda! What are you reading? W: The Travels of Marco Polo. Its very interesting. M: Let me have a look at it. Oh! What lovely pictures! W: Yes. Look,
84、this is Venice. Its a beautiful old town in Italy. M: Thats where Marco Polo was born, isnt it? W: Thats right. And he and his father and uncle left Italy in 1271 and arrived in China in 1275. M: Four years! W: And they traveled along the famous “Silk Road”. M: I think they stayed in China for a lon
85、g time. W: Um. . . seventeen years. And then they had a really difficult and dangerous journey home. They arrived in Venice in 1295. (Text 10) M: Marie Curie loved to study and hoped to become a scientist from her early childhood. Her interest in science was encouraged by her father, who was a teach
86、er of physics. In 1891, she left Poland and entered the University of Paris. Four years later, she graduated with the highest grade in her class. Then, she remained in the same university doing scientific research work. In order to discover something that gave off a kind of radiation, she did some e
87、xperiments carefully again and again. Finally in 1902 she and her husband succeeded in finding the radioactive element-radium. Their achievement won them the Nobel Prize for physics in 1903. In 1911, she won another Nobel Prize, all by herself in chemistry. Thus she became the first female scientist to win two Nobel Prizes.