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China's long history has seen many scientists making great contributions to the development of ancient China and even the world. We have selected several greatest scientists in ancient China and hope to help you learn more about Chinese science and technology.

Zhang Zhongjing (150-219) was a Chinese physician in Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). He founded medication principles and summarized the medicinal experience before his time. His famous work " Shang Han Za Bing Lun " had a major influence on the practice of traditional Chinese medicine. Today, this great book was still considered very important in the practice of Chinese medicine.

Li Daoyuan (AD 427 or 469-527) was a great Chinese geographer during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). He wrote the famous work "Commentary to the River Classic " (Shui Jing Zhu). The book is a great work on the ancient geography of China and it sums up China's geography and its surrounding areas before Northern Wei Dynasty.

Sun Simiao was an outstanding medical scientist in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). He was called "China's King of Medicine " for his important contributions to Chinese traditional medicine. Sun authored two books — "Qian Jin Yao Fang" and "Qian Jin Yi Fang" that were both landmarks in Chinese medicine history.

Shen Kuo was a great Chinese scientist and politician of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). He compiled (汇编) an scientific work "Dream Pool Essays", which involves a lot descriptions about the animals and plants in the country. Shen also first described the magnetic needle compass, which would be used for navigation (航行). His discovery of concept of true north towards the north pole was four hundred years earlier than Europe.

1. （1） The passage is mainly written to ________ .

   A . encourage readers to learn from these great scientists B . explain what contributes to the development of ancient China C . broaden readers' horizons on Chinese science and technology D . introduce the great medical contributions Chinese scientists made
3. （2） Whose work had a great effect on the practice of traditional Chinese medicine?

   A . Zhang Zhongjing's B . Li Daoyuan's C . Sun Simiao's D . Shen Kuo's
5. （3） What do we know about Shen Kuo?

   A . He was a Chinese physician in Han Dynasty. B . He worked on the ancient geography of China. C . He was regarded as "China's King of Medicine". D . He described the animals and plants a lot in his work.