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Good morning, my dear classmates. I am very pleased to introduce my favorite scientist, Charles Darwin. I searched for all the information from the Internet. I am happy to share it with you.

Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, England, the same day as Abraham Lincoln. Charles wasn't the best student in his school. When he was 16, his father sent him to a medical school. Charles liked spending time outdoors discovering nature more than attending medical classes. He left school without finishing it.

Then, Charles's father sent him to another school to make him become a minister (牧师).He made it to graduation, but he didn't want to become a minister. His real dream was to be a scientist. After graduation, someone invited Charles to sail on the Beagle as a scientist without any money. The Beagle was to travel to South America and then around the world. Their work was to make maps of the places they visited. The trip was planned to last for two years, but in fact, it lasted for five years. During this time, he saw many amazing things. He collected lots of plants and animals and took them back to England to study.

Several years later, Darwin published an important scientific paper. He is famous for the theories of evolution and natural selection (物竞天择).

1. （1） When did Darwin go to the medical school?

   A . In 1809. B . In 1825. C . In 1849. D . In 1828.
3. （2） What did Darwin want to be?

   A . A doctor. B . A minister. C . A scientist. D . A traveler.
5. （3） Which of the following statements about Darwin is TRUE according to the article?

   A . Darwin always got good grades at school. B . Darwin was born on the same day as Abraham Lincoln. C . Darwin sailed on the Beagle and got much money. D . The Beagle trip lasted for two years.
7. （4） What's the purpose of the Beagle trip?

   A . To discover plants and animals. B . To collect useful things for the paper. C . To travel for fun. D . To make maps of some places.