Section 2 “Masterpieces”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.熟记与主题相关的重要单词、短语和句式。
2.精读课文，参透主旨大意，解读三幅名画，了解创作这三幅名画的画家。
3.基于文章内容并联系生活，运用与话题相关的语言知识，对三幅名画作出评价。
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What is the text type of the passage？ ( )
A．Narration (记叙文)．
B．Argumentative essay (议论文)．
C．Expository writing (说明文)．
D．Practical writing (应用文)．
2．What's the main idea of the text？ ( )
A．The descriptions of three artists.
B．The introduction to Van Gogh.
C．The descriptions of three paintings.
D．The introduction to a Belgian house.
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．Why was Van Gogh staying at a home in June 1889？ ( )
A．He was injured.
B．He was out of work.
C．He was mentally ill.
D．He wanted to paint at home.
2．Who is the painter of The Empire of Light？ ( )
A．Pablo Picasso. B．René Magritte.
C．Edvard Munch. D．Vincent van Gogh.
3．What can we learn from the text？ ( )
A．Van Gogh was a famous artist when he was alive.
B．The Starry Night is a successful work of Van Gogh.
C．The Starry Night sold well before Van Gogh died.
D．Van Gogh painted The Starry Night using a common method.
[Tip]
利用对比词(but/however/yet/still)解题
表示转折关系的对比词，如but、 however、 yet和still等有很强的意义强调功能，对我们判断上下文文意、推断作者态度、猜测人物心理、理清文章层次都具有举足轻重的作用。对比词在文中通常有以下几种作用：①引出作者的观点，反驳前面的观点(普遍观点); ②通过对比引出相反或相对的信息；③表明作者的态度或提出作者的建议。如本题，根据题干意思可定位至课文第三段最后两句“He also thought The Starry Night was a failure.However, the fact remains that The Starry Night is now one of the world's most famous paintings.”， However后的内容是解题的关键，切忌只凭借前半句的意思武断作答。
4．When did Munch paint The Scream？( )
A．In 1893. B．In 1889.
C．In 1953. D．In 1954.
5．Why did Magritte paint his works？( )
A．He was encouraged by Van Gogh.
B．He loved Edvard Munch's works.
C．He loved the nature and got inspiration from it.
D．He was influenced by his own thoughts and ideas.
(二)阅读表达
1．What do the experts think of Van Gogh's unusual use of colour
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2．What makes The Scream striking
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3．What is the opinion of Magritte about his paintings
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
|阅|读|技|能|提|升| 把握主体抓重点
本文是一篇艺术作品评论类文章，主要是关于三幅名画的介绍。文本分成三个独立篇章，每个篇章分成三个段落，按照逻辑顺序描述了三幅不同风格作品的内容、创作者的创作灵感和关于名画的评价。此类文章是高考阅读理解A篇的常考体裁，命题时主要就艺术作品的相关细节进行考查，题目多出自文章的主体部分，阅读时需特别注意。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．This figure is set on a bridge above a dark, stormy sea, and against a burning orange red sky.
赏析：利用单词的熟词生义可以增强语言表达的丰富性和可读性，如：set意为“以……为背景”；against意为“以……为背景，衬托”。
2．Many experts say that The Scream is connected to Munch's mental health problems, which caused him a lot of pain.
赏析：本句中使用的cause属于高级词汇，描写既形象又恰到好处，使语言更地道，点明了专家对《呐喊》这幅画的评价。
3．The Empire of Light has produced different reactions in viewers.
赏析：本句中使用的动词produce表示“引起，导致，使产生”，属于高级词汇，表示观众对这幅画作出的反应不一样。
[提能训练] (用高级词汇完成句子)
①The novel ________________ London in the 1960s.
这部小说以20世纪60年代的伦敦为背景。
②His red clothes stood out clearly ________________________.
他的红衣服在白雪中格外显眼。
③Her voice after four songs can __________________________________________.
四首歌曲后，她的声音能让人产生一种安详的感觉。
(二)赏句式之高
1．What makes it striking is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear — the figure's mouth is wide open and letting out a powerful scream.
赏析：本句中what引导主语从句，在从句中作主语；that引导表语从句。使用名词性从句开头，引出这幅画具有冲击力的地方所在，突出画作欣赏的重点。
2．It shows a beautiful house lit by lights from inside, surrounded by the darkness of night.
赏析：本句中含有两个过去分词短语作定语的非谓语结构，均修饰a beautiful house。
3．I was walking down the road with two friends when the sun set; suddenly the sky turned as red as blood ...I stood there shaking.
赏析：本句中was doing ...when ...是固定句型，表示“正在做某事，这时(突然)……”；现在分词shaking作伴随状语，生动形象地描绘出蒙克的灵感来源。
[提能训练] (用高级句式完成句子)
①______________________ (她生命中最重要的) is her children's health and safety.
②The participants will read some classic works like poems ________________ (屈原写的)．
③It ____________________________ (我们出发时正下着大雨)．
(三)赏文笔之美
Van Gogh painted what he saw from his window — the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon.However, he didn't just paint the clouds.He also painted the massive circles of white and yellow racing across the sky.The stars and the moon hang bright in the night sky.Beneath this amazing sky, we see a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree.
赏析：最好的画作不仅仅体现在创作的技巧上，更重要的是能够真实地反映创作者的情感。凡·高的创作风格不仅意境美，更是他所看所想的真实写照。人与画共存，情真意切。
[提能训练] (欣赏并补全句子)
In the evening, we usually __________________， listening to beautiful songs and ________________________.
傍晚，我们通常围坐在篝火旁，听着美妙的歌声，吃着美味的食物。
(四)赏修辞之功
1．He also took a drug that can make people see yellow spots, just like the stars in The Starry Night.
赏析：此句运用了“明喻”的修辞手法，把黄色斑点比作星星，达到了进一步解释说明的效果。
2．Beneath this amazing sky, we see a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree.
赏析：此句运用了“拟人”的修辞手法，生动形象地介绍了星空下的村庄和树木。
[提能训练]
(完成句子并体会修辞手法的运用)
①True friendship ____________________， the value of which is seldom known until it is lost.
真正的友谊犹如健康，直到失去时才知其可贵。
②I was very happy and could __________________________________.
我很高兴，能听到鸟儿在树林里唱歌。
主播Zack以第一人称的视角介绍了巴黎卢浮宫的艺术品，并加入了自己的理解，给听众以身临其境之感。让我们跟随他的脚步，开启一场充满视觉盛宴的旅程，去感受艺术大家的传世名作，欣赏艺术之美。
Live from the Louvre
Hi, it's Zack! Greetings from Paris, everyone！This broadcast is being brought to you from one of the largest museums on Earth — the Louvre！Today we're going to find out about some of the Louvre's most amazing treasures.
Now, at the top of these stone stairs ... get a load of that！That huge sculpture you can see is the Winged Victory of Samothrace, or Nike of Samothrace! I can't even begin to tell you It looks like she has just flown down out of the sky and is standing on a ship.Her head and arms are missing, but you can imagine her holding her arms up high, . And just look at how her dress is being folded by the wind！I really can't believe she's made of stone.The skill of the sculptor is just incredible.
Okay, I'd better move on.You can see there are so many people here. I'm being pushed around quite a bit, in fact. And you're really going to love .It's the one and only Mona Lisa! The painting is a lot smaller than you would expect, and is protected by glass.But from here I can get a good view to show you. ！One moment she seems to be laughing at me, but then again I catch a sense of sadness in her smile.I guess .
And now, it's time to get up close and personal with one of history's greatest artists — Rembrandt! He painted this self portrait about 400 years ago.Throughout his life, he made over 90 self portraits! No one really knows why.Perhaps it was his way of taking a 17th century selfie？Or was it simply cheaper to paint himself than to pay for a model
About 35,000 works are currently being displayed in over 300 rooms in the Louvre, and it would take a lifetime to see everything! I'll say bye for now, and hope you can all visit this fantastic place one day to feel the power of these great works of art for yourselves.They really do reach out to us across the centuries .By the way, if you have enjoyed this live broadcast, subscribe to find out ！
[阅读理解]
1．What does the passage mainly talk about？( )
A．A visit to Paris' museum — the Louvre.
B．A live broadcast from the Louvre.
C．A day of a journalist.
D．A useful guidebook.
2．Why are so many people interested in the painting Mona Lisa？( )
A．The painting is smaller than they expect.
B．The painting has a mind of its own.
C．Mona Lisa's smile is mysterious and attractive.
D．Mona Lisa's smile is full of sadness.
3．What can you learn from the fourth paragraph？( )
A．Rembrandt is good at painting himself.
B．Rembrandt can't afford to hire a model.
C．It was a trend to take a selfie in the 17th century.
D．Self portrait is cheaper than other paintings.
[素养积累]
1．由文积词汇
greeting n． 问候，迎接，招呼
broadcast n. 广播节目，电视节目
get a load of ... 注意，仔细看
fold v. 折起
sculptor n. 雕刻家，雕塑家
incredible adj. 难以置信的
look into one's eyes 与某人对视
have a mind of one's own 有主见，能自作决定
laugh at 嘲笑
a sense of sadness 悲伤感
portrait n. 人物照片；肖像
selfie n. 自拍照
reach out to sb. 到达，在某人面前出现
subscribe to 订阅
2．据文悟句式
句①：地点副词置于句首，且主语为名词时，句子需完全倒装，但本句主语为代词we，故不使用倒装语序。
句②：how引导的感叹句，其结构是“how＋adj./adv.＋主语＋系动词/实义动词！”。
句③：现在分词短语作伴随状语。
句④：what引导宾语从句，从句谓语is coming up用现在进行时表示将来。
句⑤：when引导时间状语从句；it seems ...意为“好像……；似乎……”。
句⑥：that's why ...意为“那就是为什么……”，why引导表语从句。
句⑦：as if意为“仿佛，好像”，引导方式状语从句，从句中使用了虚拟语气。
句⑧：where引导宾语从句。
Section 2 “Masterpieces”的课文习读环节
课文阅读理解
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)①what he saw ②mentally ③figure ④expression
⑤series ⑥lit ⑦surrounded
(二)1～2 CC
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)1～5 CBBAD
(二)1.They think that his mental illness may have affected his sense of sight.
2．It shows a thin figure with an expression of fear.
3．He thought art should shock the viewers and challenge their sense of reality.
课文写法借鉴
(一)①is set in ②against the snow ③produce a feeling of peace
(二)①What matters most in her life ②written by Qu Yuan
③was raining hard when we set off
(三)sit around the fire; eating delicious food
(四)①is like health ②hear the birds singing in the woods
美文阅读润心
1～3 BDA
7 / 7(共71张PPT)
Section 2
“Masterpieces”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.熟记与主题相关的重要单词、短语和句式。
2.精读课文，参透主旨大意，解读三幅名画，了解创作这三幅名画的画家。
3.基于文章内容并联系生活，运用与话题相关的语言知识，对三幅名画作出评价。
目 录
课文阅读理解
课文写法借鉴
美文阅读润心
课时检测
课文阅读理解
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
what he saw
mentally
figure
expression
series
lit
surrounded
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What is the text type of the passage
A．Narration (记叙文)．
B．Argumentative essay (议论文)．
C．Expository writing (说明文)．
D．Practical writing (应用文)．
√
2．What's the main idea of the text
A．The descriptions of three artists.
B．The introduction to Van Gogh.
C．The descriptions of three paintings.
D．The introduction to a Belgian house.
√
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．Why was Van Gogh staying at a home in June 1889
A．He was injured.
B．He was out of work.
C．He was mentally ill.
D．He wanted to paint at home.
√
2．Who is the painter of The Empire of Light
A．Pablo Picasso. B．René Magritte.
C．Edvard Munch. D．Vincent van Gogh.
√
3．What can we learn from the text
A．Van Gogh was a famous artist when he was alive.
B．The Starry Night is a successful work of Van Gogh.
C．The Starry Night sold well before Van Gogh died.
D．Van Gogh painted The Starry Night using a common method.
√
[Tip]
利用对比词(but/however/yet/still)解题
表示转折关系的对比词，如but、 however、 yet和still等有很强的意义强调功能，对我们判断上下文文意、推断作者态度、猜测人物心理、理清文章层次都具有举足轻重的作用。对比词在文中通常有以下几种作用：①引出作者的观点，反驳前面的观点(普遍观点);
②通过对比引出相反或相对的信息；③表明作者的态度或提出作者的建议。如本题，根据题干意思可定位至课文第三段最后两句“He also thought The Starry Night was a failure.However, the fact remains that The Starry Night is now one of the world's most famous paintings.”， However后的内容是解题的关键，切忌只凭借前半句的意思武断作答。
4．When did Munch paint The Scream
A．In 1893. B．In 1889.
C．In 1953. D．In 1954.
5．Why did Magritte paint his works
A．He was encouraged by Van Gogh.
B．He loved Edvard Munch's works.
C．He loved the nature and got inspiration from it.
D．He was influenced by his own thoughts and ideas.
√
√
(二)阅读表达
1．What do the experts think of Van Gogh's unusual use of colour
They think that his mental illness may have affected his sense of sight.
2．What makes The Scream striking
It shows a thin figure with an expression of fear.
3．What is the opinion of Magritte about his paintings
He thought art should shock the viewers and challenge their sense of reality.
|阅|读|技|能|提|升| 把握主体抓重点
本文是一篇艺术作品评论类文章，主要是关于三幅名画的介绍。文本分成三个独立篇章，每个篇章分成三个段落，按照逻辑顺序描述了三幅不同风格作品的内容、创作者的创作灵感和关于名画的评价。此类文章是高考阅读理解A篇的常考体裁，命题时主要就艺术作品的相关细节进行考查，题目多出自文章的主体部分，阅读时需特别注意。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．This figure is set on a bridge above a dark, stormy sea, and against a burning orange－red sky.
赏析：利用单词的熟词生义可以增强语言表达的丰富性和可读性，如：set意为“以……为背景”；against意为“以……为背景，衬托”。
课文写法借鉴
2．Many experts say that The Scream is connected to Munch's mental health problems, which caused him a lot of pain.
赏析：本句中使用的cause属于高级词汇，描写既形象又恰到好处，使语言更地道，点明了专家对《呐喊》这幅画的评价。
3．The Empire of Light has produced different reactions in viewers.
赏析：本句中使用的动词produce表示“引起，导致，使产生”，属于高级词汇，表示观众对这幅画作出的反应不一样。
[提能训练] (用高级词汇完成句子)
①The novel __________ London in the 1960s.
这部小说以20世纪60年代的伦敦为背景。
②His red clothes stood out clearly________________.
他的红衣服在白雪中格外显眼。
③Her voice after four songs can_________________________.
四首歌曲后，她的声音能让人产生一种安详的感觉。
is set in
against the snow
produce a feeling of peace
(二)赏句式之高
1．What makes it striking is that it shows a thin figure with an expression of fear — the figure's mouth is wide open and letting out a powerful scream.
赏析：本句中what引导主语从句，在从句中作主语；that引导表语从句。使用名词性从句开头，引出这幅画具有冲击力的地方所在，突出画作欣赏的重点。
2．It shows a beautiful house lit by lights from inside, surrounded by the darkness of night.
赏析：本句中含有两个过去分词短语作定语的非谓语结构，均修饰a beautiful house。
3．I was walking down the road with two friends when the sun set; suddenly the sky turned as red as blood ...I stood there shaking.
赏析：本句中was doing ...when ...是固定句型，表示“正在做某事，这时(突然)……”；现在分词shaking作伴随状语，生动形象地描绘出蒙克的灵感来源。
[提能训练] (用高级句式完成句子)
①____________________________ (她生命中最重要的) is her children's health and safety.
②The participants will read some classic works like poems ____________________ (屈原写的)．
③It ______________________________ (我们出发时正下着大雨)．
What matters most in her life
written by Qu Yuan
was raining hard when we set off
(三)赏文笔之美
Van Gogh painted what he saw from his window — the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon.However, he didn't just paint the clouds.He also painted the massive circles of white and yellow racing across the sky.The stars and the moon hang bright in the night sky.Beneath this amazing sky, we see a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree.
赏析：最好的画作不仅仅体现在创作的技巧上，更重要的是能够真实地反映创作者的情感。凡·高的创作风格不仅意境美，更是他所看所想的真实写照。人与画共存，情真意切。
[提能训练] (欣赏并补全句子)
In the evening, we usually __________________, listening to beautiful songs and____________________.
傍晚，我们通常围坐在篝火旁，听着美妙的歌声，吃着美味的食物。
sit around the fire
eating delicious food
(四)赏修辞之功
1．He also took a drug that can make people see yellow spots, just like the stars in The Starry Night.
赏析：此句运用了“明喻”的修辞手法，把黄色斑点比作星星，达到了进一步解释说明的效果。
2．Beneath this amazing sky, we see a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree.
赏析：此句运用了“拟人”的修辞手法，生动形象地介绍了星空下的村庄和树木。
[提能训练]
(完成句子并体会修辞手法的运用)
①True friendship ______________, the value of which is seldom known until it is lost.
真正的友谊犹如健康，直到失去时才知其可贵。
②I was very happy and could_________________________________.
我很高兴，能听到鸟儿在树林里唱歌。
is like health
hear the birds singing in the woods
主播Zack以第一人称的视角介绍了巴黎卢浮宫的艺术品，并加入了自己的理解，给听众以身临其境之感。让我们跟随他的脚步，开启一场充满视觉盛宴的旅程，去感受艺术大家的传世名作，欣赏艺术之美。
美文阅读润心
And now, it's time to get up close and personal with one of history's greatest artists — Rembrandt! He painted this self－portrait about 400 years ago.Throughout his life, he made over 90 self－portraits! No one really knows why.Perhaps it was his way of taking a 17th－century selfie？Or was it simply cheaper to paint himself than to pay for a model
[阅读理解]
1．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．A visit to Paris' museum — the Louvre.
B．A live broadcast from the Louvre.
C．A day of a journalist.
D．A useful guidebook.
√
2．Why are so many people interested in the painting Mona Lisa
A．The painting is smaller than they expect.
B．The painting has a mind of its own.
C．Mona Lisa's smile is mysterious and attractive.
D．Mona Lisa's smile is full of sadness.
√
3．What can you learn from the fourth paragraph
A．Rembrandt is good at painting himself.
B．Rembrandt can't afford to hire a model.
C．It was a trend to take a selfie in the 17th century.
D．Self－portrait is cheaper than other paintings.
√
[素养积累]
1．由文积词汇
greeting n． 问候，迎接，招呼
broadcast n. 广播节目，电视节目
get a load of ... 注意，仔细看
fold v. 折起
sculptor n. 雕刻家，雕塑家
incredible adj. 难以置信的
look into one's eyes 与某人对视
have a mind of one's own 有主见，能自作决定
laugh at 嘲笑
a sense of sadness 悲伤感
portrait n. 人物照片；肖像
selfie n. 自拍照
reach out to sb. 到达，在某人面前出现
subscribe to 订阅
2．据文悟句式
句①：地点副词置于句首，且主语为名词时，句子需完全倒装，但本句主语为代词we，故不使用倒装语序。
句②：how引导的感叹句，其结构是“how＋adj./adv.＋主语＋系动词/实义动词！”。
句③：现在分词短语作伴随状语。
句④：what引导宾语从句，从句谓语is coming up用现在进行时表示将来。
句⑤：when引导时间状语从句；it seems ...意为“好像……；似乎……”。
句⑥：that's why ...意为“那就是为什么……”，why引导表语从句。
句⑦：as if意为“仿佛，好像”，引导方式状语从句，从句中使用了虚拟语气。
句⑧：where引导宾语从句。
课时检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The Best Art Competitions to Enter
Watermedia Showcase
Watermedia Showcase is back for its 15th year! Showcase your best watercolor art in this exciting competition.All winners and honorable mentions (荣誉奖) will have their works featured in the magazine.First prize winners will receive an additional $2,500 cash prize and a free Artists Network Membership.Entry (参赛作品) fee is $45 ($30 before February 6)．
Closing Date: December 11.
Jackson's Painting Prize
Jackson's Painting Prize was created to reward original art created with oil paints.A $7,500 total cash prize will be equally divided between the first three winning artists.There are also awards for emerging artists and best oil paintings.Winners will be given an opportunity to have their works shown in an exhibition.Entry fee is $35 per entry.
Closing Date: November 1.
The Strokes of Genius Contest
Open to artists in the United States and Canada, this contest celebrates original drawings made in pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, colored pencil and so on.Top prize is $3,500.Winning entries will be published in a special edition of The Best of Drawing.Entry fee is $45.
Closing Date: November 29.
The Sunny Art Prize
Contestants can submit works made in a diverse range of media, including drawing, sculpture, printmaking, video art, and photography.Top prize winner receives $6,000 and a silver medal.Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over.Entry fee is $40 for one artwork.
Closing Date: October 30.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了最佳艺术比赛的奖项、费用以及截止日期。
1．What is the final deadline for the submission of watercolor works
A．December 11. B．November 11.
C．October 6. D．December 29.
解析：细节理解题。根据Watermedia Showcase部分的“Showcase your best watercolor art in this exciting competition.”及“Closing Date：December 11.”可知，水彩画作品的提交截止日期是12月11日。
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2．What can a winner get in Jackson's Painting Prize
A．A silver medal.
B．A free membership.
C．A chance to exhibit his entry.
D．A qualification to publish his work.
解析：细节理解题。根据Jackson's Painting Prize部分的“Winners will be given an opportunity to have their works shown in an exhibition.”可知，杰克逊绘画奖比赛的获奖者将有机会展出他的参赛作品。
√
3．What is special about the Sunny Art Prize
A．It charges the least for each artwork.
B．It is most popular with emerging artists.
C．It is open to artists based in North America.
D．It accepts entries in multiple types of media.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据The Sunny Art Prize部分的“Contestants can submit works made in a diverse range of media, including drawing, sculpture, printmaking, video art, and photography.”可知，阳光艺术奖接受多种媒体的参赛作品。
B
A British man has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King.
Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China.In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing.Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on.So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.
At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage students every day, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist.At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera.To him, it was the biggest obstacle, but he never gave up.
Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West.He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.
Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect, but has also built fame for Beijing Opera.He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King.
To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries.
When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera song lyrics (歌词)．He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States.He also led a 48－member team to perform in Malaysia.In the past 10 years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一名英国男子Ghaffar Pourazar学习京剧的经历。
4．What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994
A．He became a fan of Bruce Lee.
B．He took an interest in Beijing Opera.
C．He learned Beijing Opera in Beijing.
D．He acted the part of the Monkey King.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.”可知，1994年，加法尔开始在北京学京剧。
5．What does the underlined word “obstacle” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Chance. B．Target.
C．Dream. D．Headache.
√
解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera.”以及“To him, it was the biggest”可知，当时，最困扰他的是京剧中的对白。对他来说，这是最大的难题，但他从未放弃。故画线词意为“难题”，与D项词义相近。
6．What can we see from paragraph 4
A．Monkey King is not easy to perform.
B．He practised harder than other performers.
C．He didn't understand the Monkey King well enough.
D．He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.”可知，他比其他表演者练习得更刻苦。
7．What can be implied from the last paragraph
A．Ghaffar is a successful team leader.
B．Ghaffar translates Beijing Opera song lyrics for a living.
C．Ghaffar teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools.
D．Ghaffar has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera.
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解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，加法尔教授京剧、翻译京剧戏词、带领演员参演，为传播京剧做出了巨大贡献。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Many people may feel puzzled when viewing art, for it is generally thought to be too abstract and professional.However, it doesn't mean you can't view art if you're not an art expert. 8
Spend time on art.If you only take a moment to consider a work of art, you'll only generate a moment's opinion. 9 Art lets you put life on pause.That's one of its greatest aspects.Even if it's just for a few moments, stop worrying about what you need to do next or where you need to be and really dive into the artwork.
Determine the basics.When you're first encountering an artwork, identify the basic information about it. 10 When possible, identify the artist, when they created it, and whether it is a still life or a landscape.These simple observations can help you gain a better understanding of the artwork.
Recognize your feelings.Recognize your feelings as you first view the art. 11 Is it natural and unintentional How does it affect your feelings This subjective (主观的) response is a more immediate reaction, but it is worth regarding, because art is about the artist communicating and expressing ideas.
12 Art is subjective, so finding what you like and don't like about a work of art is a key factor to better understanding it.If you don't like a certain style, don't worry — there is something out there for everyone, from Abstract Expressionism to Photorealism.
A．Do some homework.
B．Find your likes and dislikes.
C．Is the artwork forceful and dramatic
D．Is there a right or a wrong way on how to view art
E．If it's a painting, see if you can figure out the type of paint used.
F．The most enriching and fascinating artwork requires plenty of time to fully appreciate.
G．Try these tips next time you're viewing art and see if you can transform your experience.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何能够更好地欣赏艺术作品。
8．解析：选G 根据上文“However, it doesn't mean you can't view art if you're not an art expert.”和下文讲到的欣赏艺术的建议可知，该句应引出下文。故G项(下次你欣赏艺术品的时候试试这些技巧，看看是否能改变你的体验)符合语境。
9．解析：选F 根据段落主旨句“Spend time on art.”和下文“Art lets you put life on pause.”可知，艺术需要花时间欣赏，它能让你的生活按下暂停键。故F项(最丰富和迷人的艺术品需要大量的时间来充分欣赏)符合语境。
10．解析：选E 由该段主旨句“Determine the basics.”及下文“When possible, identify the artist, when they created it, and whether it is a still life or a landscape.”可知，E项(如果是一幅画，看看你能不能弄清楚所用的颜料类型)衔接下文，符合语境。
11．解析：选C 根据上文“Recognize your feelings as you first view the art.”可知，上文告诉我们在欣赏艺术作品时，要认识到自己最初的感受。故C项(作品是否有说服力且富有戏剧性？)承接上文，符合语境。
12．解析：选B 根据下文“Art is subjective, so finding what you like and don't like about a work of art is a key factor to better understanding it.”可知，本段内容告诉我们要找到你喜欢和不喜欢的艺术作品，这样才能更好地欣赏它。故B项(找到你喜欢的类型和不喜欢的类型)能够概括段落主旨。UNIT 7 课时检测(二) “Masterpieces”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The Best Art Competitions to Enter
Watermedia Showcase
Watermedia Showcase is back for its 15th year! Showcase your best watercolor art in this exciting competition.All winners and honorable mentions (荣誉奖) will have their works featured in the magazine.First prize winners will receive an additional $2,500 cash prize and a free Artists Network Membership.Entry (参赛作品) fee is $45 ($30 before February 6)．
Closing Date: December 11.
Jackson's Painting Prize
Jackson's Painting Prize was created to reward original art created with oil paints.A $7,500 total cash prize will be equally divided between the first three winning artists.There are also awards for emerging artists and best oil paintings.Winners will be given an opportunity to have their works shown in an exhibition.Entry fee is $35 per entry.
Closing Date: November 1.
The Strokes of Genius Contest
Open to artists in the United States and Canada, this contest celebrates original drawings made in pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, colored pencil and so on.Top prize is $3,500.Winning entries will be published in a special edition of The Best of Drawing.Entry fee is $45.
Closing Date: November 29.
The Sunny Art Prize
Contestants can submit works made in a diverse range of media, including drawing, sculpture, printmaking, video art, and photography.Top prize winner receives $6,000 and a silver medal.Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over.Entry fee is $40 for one artwork.
Closing Date: October 30.
1．What is the final deadline for the submission of watercolor works
A．December 11. B．November 11.
C．October 6. D．December 29.
2．What can a winner get in Jackson's Painting Prize
A．A silver medal.
B．A free membership.
C．A chance to exhibit his entry.
D．A qualification to publish his work.
3．What is special about the Sunny Art Prize
A．It charges the least for each artwork.
B．It is most popular with emerging artists.
C．It is open to artists based in North America.
D．It accepts entries in multiple types of media.
B
A British man has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King.
Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China.In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing.Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on.So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.
At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage students every day, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist.At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera.To him, it was the biggest obstacle,_but he never gave up.
Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West.He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.
Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect, but has also built fame for Beijing Opera.He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King.
To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries.When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera song lyrics (歌词)．He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States.He also led a 48 member team to perform in Malaysia.In the past 10 years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.
4．What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994
A．He became a fan of Bruce Lee.
B．He took an interest in Beijing Opera.
C．He learned Beijing Opera in Beijing.
D．He acted the part of the Monkey King.
5．What does the underlined word “obstacle” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Chance. B．Target.
C．Dream. D．Headache.
6．What can we see from paragraph 4
A．Monkey King is not easy to perform.
B．He practised harder than other performers.
C．He didn't understand the Monkey King well enough.
D．He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West.
7．What can be implied from the last paragraph
A．Ghaffar is a successful team leader.
B．Ghaffar translates Beijing Opera song lyrics for a living.
C．Ghaffar teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools.
D．Ghaffar has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Many people may feel puzzled when viewing art, for it is generally thought to be too abstract and professional.However, it doesn't mean you can't view art if you're not an art expert.__8__
Spend time on art.If you only take a moment to consider a work of art, you'll only generate a moment's opinion.__9__Art lets you put life on pause.That's one of its greatest aspects.Even if it's just for a few moments, stop worrying about what you need to do next or where you need to be and really dive into the artwork.
Determine the basics.When you're first encountering an artwork, identify the basic information about it.__10__When possible, identify the artist, when they created it, and whether it is a still life or a landscape.These simple observations can help you gain a better understanding of the artwork.
Recognize your feelings.Recognize your feelings as you first view the art.__11__ Is it natural and unintentional How does it affect your feelings This subjective (主观的) response is a more immediate reaction, but it is worth regarding, because art is about the artist communicating and expressing ideas.
__12__Art is subjective, so finding what you like and don't like about a work of art is a key factor to better understanding it.If you don't like a certain style, don't worry — there is something out there for everyone, from Abstract Expressionism to Photorealism.
A．Do some homework.
B．Find your likes and dislikes.
C．Is the artwork forceful and dramatic
D．Is there a right or a wrong way on how to view art
E．If it's a painting, see if you can figure out the type of paint used.
F．The most enriching and fascinating artwork requires plenty of time to fully appreciate.
G．Try these tips next time you're viewing art and see if you can transform your experience.
UNIT 7 课时检测(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了最佳艺术比赛的奖项、费用以及截止日期。
1．选A 细节理解题。根据Watermedia Showcase部分的“Showcase your best watercolor art in this exciting competition.”及“Closing Date：December 11.”可知，水彩画作品的提交截止日期是12月11日。
2．选C 细节理解题。根据Jackson's Painting Prize部分的“Winners will be given an opportunity to have their works shown in an exhibition.”可知，杰克逊绘画奖比赛的获奖者将有机会展出他的参赛作品。
3．选D 细节理解题。根据The Sunny Art Prize部分的“Contestants can submit works made in a diverse range of media, including drawing, sculpture, printmaking, video art, and photography.”可知，阳光艺术奖接受多种媒体的参赛作品。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一名英国男子Ghaffar Pourazar学习京剧的经历。
4．选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.”可知，1994年，加法尔开始在北京学京剧。
5．选D 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera.”以及“To him, it was the biggest”可知，当时，最困扰他的是京剧中的对白。对他来说，这是最大的难题，但他从未放弃。故画线词意为“难题”，与D项词义相近。
6．选B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.”可知，他比其他表演者练习得更刻苦。
7．选D 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，加法尔教授京剧、翻译京剧戏词、带领演员参演，为传播京剧做出了巨大贡献。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何能够更好地欣赏艺术作品。
8．选G 根据上文“However, it doesn't mean you can't view art if you're not an art expert.”和下文讲到的欣赏艺术的建议可知，该句应引出下文。故G项(下次你欣赏艺术品的时候试试这些技巧，看看是否能改变你的体验)符合语境。
9．选F 根据段落主旨句“Spend time on art.”和下文“Art lets you put life on pause.”可知，艺术需要花时间欣赏，它能让你的生活按下暂停键。故F项(最丰富和迷人的艺术品需要大量的时间来充分欣赏)符合语境。
10．选E 由该段主旨句“Determine the basics.”及下文“When possible, identify the artist, when they created it, and whether it is a still life or a landscape.”可知，E项(如果是一幅画，看看你能不能弄清楚所用的颜料类型)衔接下文，符合语境。
11．选C 根据上文“Recognize your feelings as you first view the art.”可知，上文告诉我们在欣赏艺术作品时，要认识到自己最初的感受。故C项(作品是否有说服力且富有戏剧性？)承接上文，符合语境。
12．选B 根据下文“Art is subjective, so finding what you like and don't like about a work of art is a key factor to better understanding it.”可知，本段内容告诉我们要找到你喜欢和不喜欢的艺术作品，这样才能更好地欣赏它。故B项(找到你喜欢的类型和不喜欢的类型)能够概括段落主旨。
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