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  • 1. (2023高一上·奉贤月考)  Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. 

    The world's (famous) heart surgeon, the Egyptian Professor, Sir Magdi Yacoub, has transplanted more hearts than anyone else. To the countless people whose lives he (transform) and saved, he is a hero. Professor Yacoub (inspire) in his work by his father, who was a general surgeon.

    Now 66 years old, professor Yacoub still retains his energy and extraordinary enthusiasm for his career. For 43 years, he has dealt with desperate patients whose combination of poor diet, inactive lifestyle and stress overload have caused them to ask for his help.  all these experiences, he is very aware of the role of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining good health. He eats very well and swims early each morning. 

    Professor Yacoub's life is always hectic (狂热的). a donor heart has suddenly been found, then an operation has to take place quickly. He works long hours; he says there are no regular hours for a heart surgeon, as the surgery take place when it needs to be carried out.

    For relaxation, professor Yacoub enjoys (garden) and even grows orchids. One dream of  is to go to the Amazon one day (see) the rare plants there. He is patron of the Chain of Hope charity, which aims to take medical expense to the developing world. Specialist teams give their time free and travel all over the world to places such as Mozambique and Jamaica to train local surgeons in techniques that (save) lives. This charity also brings needy children to the West necessary heart surgery. 

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