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1、1、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Human Camera There is not anybody else quite like Stephen Wiltshire. Born in 1974, Stephen was always different._ In fact, he talked to nobody, showed no interest in school subjects and wasnt able to sit still. Stephen was later told that he had autism
2、(自闭症). He didnt learn fully to talk until he was nine years old and he didnt manage to pass his exams._Art became his way to communicate. He started by drawing funny pictures of his teachers, but soon began to draw buildings. His eye for detail was perfect. He could see a building just once and reme
3、mber everything about it. _Hours later, in front of TV cameras, he managed to draw this building, with the time on the station clock saying 11:20, the exact time when he was there. The television programme made him famous overnight in the UK. _He has become a well-known artist, published four books
4、of his drawings, taken helicopter(直升机) rides above the worlds great cities and drawn amazing pictures of them, and opened his own art gallery, where he now works, in London. His drawings are correct and true in every detail-he always manages to draw everything in the right place. _In 2006, he was gi
5、ven an MBE(Member of the Order British Empire) by the Queen of England for services to art. A.Floating Cities was his third book. B.As a child, he couldnt make friends. C.Besides, they are also beautiful to look at. D.Luckily, he found one thing he liked doing: drawing. E.After that, many great thin
6、gs have happened to Stephen. F.In 1987, he saw a train station in London called St Pancras. G.On 15 February 2008, ABC News named him Person of the Week. 2、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Florence Nightingale was named after her birthplace, Florence. Italy. When she was almost a year old,
7、she returned with her family to England. Florence often helped her mother deliver (运送) food to the poor and sick._Her family was shocked because nursing was not a respected profession (职业). But Florence was determined. She studied books on medicine. Later, she visited hospitals in France, Germany an
8、d Ireland and learned everything she could._ In 1854, Britain was at war with Russia,Florence went to the British hospital in Scutari and she was shocked. The hospital left men lying on the floor, and rats were running everywhere._Many soldiers died before receiving help. The doctors wouldnt listen
9、to Florence because they didnt like the idea of women in army hospitals until one day 500 unexpected casualties (伤亡者) arrived._Florence made changes, making sure the men were washed and their injuries were cared for. Every night she would check the patients with her lamp. When she returned home afte
10、r the war, a fund had been set up in her honor. Many of the soldiers she had nursed had made contributions (捐款). Now she could set up the Nightingale Training School in London. After years of hard work, Florence Nightingale saw cleaner and more cheerful hospitals._All of this was because of the “lad
11、y with the lamp”. A.Nursing became an honored profession. B.There was no running water and no heat. C.She knew she had much to learn about nursing. D.Florence saw the soldiers health had improved. E. As she grew older, she decided to become a nurse. F. They soon realized that Florence could give a h
12、and. G. Upon returning home, she was an expert on hospital management. 3、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Presidents Day in the United States Washingtons Birthday，also known as Presidents Day, is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. _ Who Is Washington? George Washi
13、ngton served as the first president of the United States of America. His first time as president was from 1789 to 1793. _ Before he became president, he played an important role in the military, leading the American Continental Army to victory over the British in 1783. Washington is often seen as th
14、e father of the United States and is probably the best known American politician ever. _ Presidents Day is a public holiday in most U. S. states. However, many businesses are open as usual and many stores hold sales on Washingtons Birthday. _ And many，but not all, public transport systems operate on
15、 regular schedules. Some schools close for the whole week for a mid-winter break. What Do People Do? Washingtons Birthday officially honors the life and work of George Washington. The day honors past presidents of the U. S. A. Washingtons Birthday is sometimes known as Presidents Day. _ Some states
16、pay particular attention to Abraham Lincoln as his birthday is also in mid-February. In the weeks or days leading up to the holiday，schools often organize events and lessons for students about the presidents of the United States and George Washington in particular. It is a popular day for stores to start their sales. A.Do People Have to W
