第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。
Poor student behavior seems to be an ____31___ (increase) widespread problem and I think that modern lifestyles are probably responsible for this.
In many countries, the birth rate is decreasing so that families are smaller with ____32 children. These children are often spoilt, not in terms of love and attention because ____ 33 ___ (work) parents do not have the time for this, ____ 34 __ in more material ways. They are allowed to have ____ 35 __ they want, regardless of price, and to behave as they please. This means that the children grow up ____ 36 _ consideration for others and without any understanding of __37 __their standard of living comes from.
When they get to school age they have not learnt any self control or discipline. Teachers continually complain ____ 38 ____ this problem and measures ____ 39 ____ (take) to combat the situation. But I think the situation to the problem lies with the families, ____40 ____ need to be more aware of the future consequences of spoiling their children.