语法填空 Stephen Hawking, who tried{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (explain) some of the most complicated questions of life while himself working under the shadow of a poor physical condition, has died at the age of 76.
He died{#blank#}2{#/blank#} (peace) at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday. The UK's Press Association reported his{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (die), citing (引用) a spokesman for the family.
“Mr. Hawking and his contribution will be remembered forever, ” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Wednesday. “He was an outstanding scientist and a fighter who struggled against the disease and contributed greatly{#blank#}4{#/blank#}mankind's understanding of science”.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} (bear) in Oxford, England on 8 January, 1942, the British theoretical physicist{#blank#}6{#/blank#} (know) for his groundbreaking work with black holes and relativity, and was the author of several popular science books{#blank#}7{#/blank#} (include) A Brief History of Time.
His{#blank#}8{#/blank#} (child), Lucy, Robert and Tim, said: “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and{#blank#}9{#/blank#}extraordinary man{#blank#}10{#/blank#}work and legacy(遗产)will live on for many years.” They praised his courage and persistence and said his talent and humor inspired people across the world.