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Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery for information about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. As a post impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh has become a model. From growing up in Holland and working as a pastor（牧师）, moving to France and creating an unbelievable collection of artwork, this site takes an in-depth look at Van Gogh's life , his work and the influence he has had on our culture.
Van Gogh had many influences on his life including his family and friends, other artists such as Edgar Degas, and his health. To see how each of these affected his life please visit the Important Figures, Artistic Influences and Health sections. For information about how Van Gogh's art has influenced our society today, view the Impact on Art, Cultural References, or News section.
If you are interested in adding more Van Gogh to your life, the Van Gogh Gallery has plenty to offer. Download Van Gogh images of some of his most famous paintings as wallpaper for your computer, shop for Van Gogh posters or prints, or check out some of the additional resources available including links to Van Gogh museums and shows. There are even lesson plans from multidiscipline areas for those interested in educating others about Van Gogh's art and life.
Van Gogh has influenced generations of young artists worldwide since his time. Today we can see his influence in painting, in poetry and in video. We are happy to display new examples of art that were influenced by Van Gogh in our Van Gogh Community Art section.
Tragically, Van Gogh died not knowing the praise his art would receive. He will be forever known as one of the greatest artists of the modern era. Through this website, the Van Gogh Gallery aims to share his life and heritage with the world.
What’s the function of the Van Gogh Gallery?

A．To collect the artworks of Van Gogh.

B．To recall people’s memory of Van Gogh.

C．To collect experts’ opinions on Van Gogh.

D．To provide information about the artist’s life and work.

What information can you get at the Cultural References?

A．How he began his career as a pastor.

B．How those around Van Gogh affected his life.

C．How he influenced his family and his friends.

D．How Van Gogh has influenced today’s society.

What can we infer about Van Gogh from the passage?

A．His artworks weren’t well received during his lifetime.

B．He once worked as a model for painters to make a living.

C．His paintings were widely used as wallpapers for computers.

D．People widely appreciated his artworks during his lifetime.

What would be the best title for the passage?

A．learn about Van Gogh’s life

B．welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery

C．Van Gogh’s information on younger artists.

D．Welcome to an unbelievable collection of artworks.

Our warming planet is expected to face serious water crisis（危机）in the coming decades — which means each nation’s natural resource will be more important than ever.

Which country or region has the most freshwater resource per year?

A．Guyana

B．Brazil

C．Iceland

D．China

According to the statistics, what is the world average of freshwater resource per person?

A．244,973 cubic kilometers

B．241 cubic kilometers

C．3,642 cubic kilometers

D．6,122 cubic kilometers

Which country or region appears twice on the top 5 lists?

A．Bhutan	B．Seychelles
C．Canada	D．Suriname

Does stress cause gray hair? Many people believe that tension and stress can cause your hair to lose its color．In fact，it is an old wives tale that being upset all the time can result in premature graying．Here is a closer look at this situation and why some believe that this old wives tale could be true．
As one ages，the hairs on the head also age．In fact，just about everything on the human body begins to show signs of wear and tear after a while．The joints wear and become stiff and skin wears and becomes wrinkled．Hairs on the head grow and eventually die．They are replaced，but in the process something else happens．
When new hairs are replaced，the color or pigment(色素)is also added to them．However，as one ages，this pigment becomes less and less available．At first，hairs will have a limited amount of pigment and they will appear to be grayish in color．In time，they will lose all of their pigment and will be white．Many things are known to cause graying．and genetics is a very powerful factor．If one of your parents turns gray at an early age，there is a good chance that you will too．Some people begin the graying process in high school，while others may be over the age of forty．
Constant worry and tension can have many harmful effects on the human body．It is a known fact that stressful times can cause one to suffer hair loss．It would make sense that if it can cause these problems，perhaps it also may contribute to graying．However，there is no sound evidence to support this．
On the other hand，many medical professionals believe that there may be a link：between graying and a constant state of anxiety or tension．Does stress cause gray hair? There is no scientific evidence to support the theory，but it is best to avoid stressful situations．
The underlined phrase in the first paragraph most probably means .

A．clever remarks	B．silly remarks
C．exciting remarks	D．disappointed remarks

The second paragraph mainly tells us .

A．every part of body is replaced with age

B．hairs will grow weak but not die

C．skin becomes wrinkled with age

D．every part of body ages with age

From the passage we can infer that .

A．stress causing gray hair is still in question

B．gray hair has nothing to do with tension．

C．stressful situations can be of benefit．

D．sound evidence has been found．

What might play the most important role in the graying process?

A．Genetics and the amount of sleeping time

B．The amount of food people eat and living environment

C．The amount of pigment and genetics

D．Genetics and the amount of water people drink

Have you ever intended to be fully absorbed in your work but found yourself distracted (走神) by e-mail, the Internet and other things throughout the day? According to the survey made by a famous university in the USA, most people have the experience.
“People often lose their concentration when they are bored, of course, but also when they are engaged in challenging tasks,” says Peter Bregman, the head of the survey. “They sometimes have a feeling to escape from what’s difficult or boring, so they jump out,” he says. The part of the brain devoted to attention is connected to the brain’s emotional center. Any strong emotion —quarrels with colleagues, problems at home —can interrupt our attention. Studies over the last decade have shown that too much work to do at a time can easily lead to distraction.
Refocusing is hard for many people. Robert Epstein suggests the following, “Stop and listen to some soft music for a few minutes. Find a good friend or a teacher and say out your matter on your mind. Go for a short walk or take a deep breath, where you breathe in deeply, count to five slowly, hold it and breathe out very slowly. This can blow out all the tension and the unwanted in your mind to restore your focus.”
Take more control by structuring your time and becoming more aware of your behaviors.“Setting the phone alarm to go off every hour is my way of creating awareness,”Mr. Bregman says.“You have to inform yourself that you’ve lost focus in order to do something about it.” Starting the day with a to-do list is also important, such as when to eat, when to go to the gym or take a walk. But if it’s overly ambitious, you will put yourself in a state of anxiety, which makes it hard for the brain to concentrate. “Choosing three or four things as your priority (优先) for the day allows your brain to settle down and focus,” he says.
According to the passage, which is NOT the reason why some people can be distracted from their work?

A．They don’t want to be devoted to their work.

B．They are disturbed by the Internet and other things.

C．They can’t find interest in their work.

D．They feel their work is too hard for them.

Which incident might not interrupt your attention?

A．You were scolded by your teacher.

B．You had words with your good friend.

C．You went to school at six as usual.

D．Your mother and father had a quarrel.

According to Robert Epstein, how can we refocus on what we should do?

A．Listen to rock music for some time.

B．Turn to your good friends or teachers for help.

C．Run around the playground for some time.

D．Take a breath from time to time.

What’s the meaning of the underlined word “restore”in the passage?

A．recover	B．reform
C．release	D．react

The sound of the rain hitting the windows wakes me up and it sounds just exactly as it did 15 years ago, which reminded me of my girlhood.
It was my second day of school and it was raining heavily. I could not resist the habit I had at home, so I fell asleep right at my desk. I woke up to find myself not in the classroom but carried on Dad’s back. We were halfway home. It was the last time I felt close to him.
After that, he never carried me or hugged me as other fathers did to their children. I was not bothered much by this thought. I was proud of it, for I felt independent and “grown up.” However, there were times when I felt depressed by not having sought comfort from him.
One day, I was writing Chinese characters as homework. I hated doing this more than anything. Dad came and stood behind me for a moment, watching me scratching the paper. Then he said, “This kind of writing needs patience. Your writing is not strong enough. Press harder.”
I follow his advice for the next two words, but as I could see little improvement, I followed my own method----the fast way. His advice did not improve my writing but our relationship. As I grew older, I found out that he had finished his schooling in Grade 6, which was the highest grade in the town then, so he was considered to be a scholar. People used to ask him to write something to put on the walls, but he never felt very useful.
He often said to me, “As you can see, this family is going to count on you. We are useless to improve you anything for your future.You have to get an education to change the life for yourself.” As a result of his expectation, I have made it through high school and through college.
How did the author first react to father’s suggestion?

A．She found it hard to accept.

B．She was confused about it.

C．She accepted it.

D．She doubted it.

Why did the author feel depressed sometimes?

A．She found her father never carried her.

B．Her father never hugged her as other fathers did to their children.

C．She was bothered much by the thought that her father never cared her.

D．She never sought comfort from her father.

We can infer from the passage that the author’s father______.

A．is helpful to improving the author for her future.

B．attaches great importance to education.

C．pushes the author tightly.

D．received little education.

What was the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．to introduce her father.

B．to demonstrate people her attitude toward life.

C．to encourage people to follow their fathers’ suggestions.

D．to show what matters to her personal development.

A．MUMU Grill	B．Flying Fox Cafe
C．Gladesville Bistro	D．Billy Lids