《2025年新课程学习与测评同步学习八年级英语上册外研版》

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The Power of Curiosity
Curiosity drives many scientific discoveries. When scientists wonder “Why does this happen?” or “How can we solve this problem?”， they start exploring. For example，curiosity about flight led to airplanes，and questions about communication brought us smartphones.
Today，young inventors continue this tradition. A 13-year-old girl recently created a simple water filter(净水器)because she wondered how to help villages with dirty water. Another student built a robotic arm after asking，“Can machines help disabled(有残疾的)people?”
Curiosity does more than create inventions—it makes learning fun. When students ask questions，they remember information better. Scientists say curious brains learn faster. So next time you wonder about something，don’t stop! Your question might lead to something amazing.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
1. What has curiosity helped scientists create according to the text?
Airplanes and smartphones.
2. Why did the 13-year-old girl make a water filter?
Because she wanted to help villages with dirty water.
3. How can curiosity help students learn?
It makes learning fun and helps remember information.
4. Who say curious brains learn faster?
Scientists.
5. What should you do when you wonder about something?
Don’t stop asking questions.

答案： 1. Airplanes and smartphones. 2. Because she wanted to help villages with dirty water. 3. It makes learning fun and helps remember information. 4. Scientists. 5. Don’t stop asking questions.