阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在下面的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。
Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. Although today he is r_1.__ to as an artist of the top 2. (等级), the painter’s life was filled with failure. B 3. up in a religious family, van Gogh had a nervous personality. His early working experiences made him more c 4. off from society. He began to focus all his attention on painting in 1880. Later, he moved to Paris, w 5. he received support from his brother. There he tried a new way of painting, 6. (使用) bright colors unrealistically to express his feelings. However, people didn’t accept his way of painting. He l 7. a very hard life in Paris. He moved to southern France two years later. There he produced many o 8. works that sell for high prices today. But his serious depression finally led to him k__9. himself with a gun. Vincent van Gogh’s works show either his 10. (抗争) against life or his understanding of man and nature.
根据课文内容完成句子。（共8个空格, 每空所填词数不定；每空格1分，满分8分）
1.______________, the UN has more tools in the battle to ______________.
多亏了他的研究，联合国在使世界摆脱饥饿的战斗中有了更多的办法。
2.______________ was Tony Gracia from Colombia, ______________ Julia Smith form Britain.
第一个到达的是从哥伦比亚来的托尼.加西亚，随后紧跟着的是英国的茱莉亚.史密斯。
3.Its 3-D cinemas and giant movie screens ______________ of the earth and beyond.
它的立体电影以及那巨大的屏幕能提供在地球以及更远的地方的全新体验。
4.Unfortunately his father died, leaving the family even ______________.
不幸的是他的父亲去世了，整个家庭状况更糟了。
5.At that time, hunger was ______________ in many parts of the countryside.
当时，饥荒是许多农村地区面临的令人困扰的问题。
6.__________________ an article about a doctor called Lin Qiaozhi, a specialist in women’s diseases. 很偶然地，我看到了一篇关于一位妇科专家林巧稚大夫的文章。
根据句意选出合适的词组，用其适当的形式完成句子 (共8小题；每小题 1分，满分8分)
build up, carry on, overcome, intend, come to life, convince, crowd in, observe |
1.Many uncomfortable thoughts came _________________ on my mind when I saw the terrible sight.
2.If you’ve went through violence of any kind, not talking about it can make feelings ___________________ inside and cause problems.
3.The quiet girl ___________________ since she worked as a saleswoman.
4.After __________________ many difficulties in her research, she finally succeeded.
5.Festivals __________________ to celebrate important times of year.
6.Her behavior inspired others to ___________________ the fight for wildlife protection.
7.Mother’s Day, first __________________ in 1908, was recognized officially in 1914.
8.The lady showed the customs officer the contents of her suitcase to make him __________________ that she hadn’t stolen the necklace.
根据上下文及给出首字母或汉语意思的词填写单词。 (共9题；每小题1分，满分9分) 注意：给出首字母的词，需将首字母一起填写到答题卷上
1.Providing h________ people with somewhere to stay when the weather is cold doesn't solve the problem.
2.Sarah pretended to be cheerful, saying nothing about the ________ (争论).
3.Don’t be too ________（挑剔）about what you eat, or you are likely to develop an unbalanced diet.
4.The museum had several paintings r________the artist’s early style.
5.The woman in court ________（辩护）herself with the statement that she killed the man the moment her life was threatened.
6.E________ with special anti-smog technology, the trains from Hebei province to Beijing is supposed to be more comfortable.
7.Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to choose a different a________ to it.
8.It’s reported that 95 percent of the students who graduated from our school this year may be a________ into the key universities.
9.________（旅游业）in North Korea is highly controlled by the government, which is one of the reasons why it is not frequently visited by the foreigners.
It’s the place where smart people make smart machines work even smarter. It’s also in the heart of sunny California, a great place to start a family and raise kids. What could be better?
But something is happening to their children. Up until the age of two they develop normally. But then everything seems to go backwards. The children become locked into their own small world, unable to communicate at all.
They call it the “curse(诅咒) of Silicon Valley,” but the medical name for the condition is autism. It used to be thought that autism was a kind of mental illness. Now doctors are sure that it is a neurological disease passed down genetically. It seems that the people leading the communications revolution are having children who cannot communicate at all.
But even the parents have trouble communicating. Asperger’s Syndrome(综合症) is a mild version of autism（自闭症）. People who have it are highly intelligent and often brilliant with numbers or system but have no social skill. This very combination of symptoms makes Asperger’s sufferers into perfect computer professionals.
The Asperger’s sufferer has always been a well—known figure in popular culture. He or she was the abnormal but devoted scholar or the strange uncle or auntie who never married. But the high numbers of such people in Silicon Valley mean that they can meet others who understand them and share their interests. And while they might not be personally attractive, they can earn truly attractive amounts of money. They can get married and have kids. Unfortunately, many of the children of two Asperger’s parents seem to be developing serious autism.
There is little anyone can do. It takes hours of work just to make autistic child realize that anyone else exists. And there is no cure in sight. Some argue that no cure should be found. “It may be that autistics are essentially different from normal people, but that these differences make them invaluable for the evolution（进化）of the human race,” says Dr. Kirk Whilhelmsen of the University of California. “To get rid of the genes for autism could be extremely bad.”
It seems that the children of Silicon Valley are paying the price of genius.
1.What can we learn about autism according to the passage?
A. They do not care about the presence of others.
B. People with autism can’t find people sharing their interests.
C. It is believed to be a kind of mental illness that can be cured.
D. They are a burden for the society.
2.Why do people call autism “curse of Silicon Valley”？
A. Because autistic people live in Silicon Valley.
B. Because people with autism will be driven out of Silicon Valley.
C. Because many people working in Silicon Valley have autism children.
D. Because people with autism are not personally attractive and not liked by others.
3.What can we know about Asperger’s Syndrome according to the passage?
A. Asperger’s sufferers never get married and have children.
B. Asperger’s sufferers are perfect computer professionals.
C. Asperger’s sufferers are ashamed of themselves and locked into their own world.
D. Asperger’s sufferers can be beneficial to society if they are cured.
4.What does Dr Kirk Whilhelmsen think of autism?
A. It is not completely a bad thing.
B. It is harmful to society.
C. It is a punishment to those working in Silicon Valley.
D. People with autism should never marry.
“Aw, isn't it cute?”
That, right there, is the officially accepted response to any animal contact（接触） the world over. Animals are cute. They're there to be photographed, loved, and occasionally fed. But you know what? Not all animals are cute, or lovely, or even nice. Some of them are a real pain in the neck.
When you travel, you come into contact with all sorts of animals you’ve never heard of before. Some of them are amazing creatures that you'll talk about for the rest of your life. Some of them are just annoying. So, at the risk of causing anger among animal lovers around the world, here are some of the world's most annoying animals.
Vervet monkeys, South Africa
You'll immediately notice two things about Vervet monkeys: they have a bright blue bottom; and they'll steal any food that's not locked in a bank safe. I recently spent some time in South Africa, and watched as monkey after monkey dived in from the trees and stole everyone's food. Get your own food, Vervets! My sandwich was expensive!!
Kea parrots, New Zealand
I have never seen one of these birds before but from what I've been told they are more annoying than a spoilt kid. From biting the paint off your car doors to stealing people's passports, Keas are probably the most curious, and therefore annoying, animals in the world. And they're New Zealanders. That makes sense!
Kangaroos, Australia
Another well-known food-stealer, kangaroos are loved by tourists, eaten by Australians, and generally enjoy making trouble for others. Go on a camping trip anywhere in Australia, and watch how long your bags of food last. Turn your back for 15 minutes and the camp will look like thieves have turned the place upside down.
Grizzly bears, USA
They look pretty cute, grizzly bears. You almost want to go up and give them a hug. Unfortunately, it wouldn't end well. In fact, one of the world's most huggable creatures is also the one most likely to kill you just because it can. Oh, and it'll steal your picnic basket, too.
1.The author uses the underlined expression “pain in the neck” to suggest .
A. these animals may bite you on the neck
B. these animals can cause people a lot of trouble
C. people should be fearful of these animals
D. these animals may cause some serious illness
2.Which of the animals is the most dangerous according to the writer?
A. Vervet monkeys. B. Grizzly Bears.
C. Kangaroos. D. Kea Parrots.
3.Which of the following is not correct according to the passage?
A. When people see the cute animals they might take photographs of them.
B. Sometimes people will feed the cute animals.
C. Australians eat kangaroos.
D. Spoilt kids are not annoying at all.
