外研版选择性必修第一册
Book 4 Unit 4 Meeting the muse
Part 1 词汇分层记
认一认
Dutch n. ___________
peacock n. ___________
princess n. ___________
installation n. ___________
Greek adj. ___________
technician n. ___________
animation n. ___________
cable n. ___________
crouch v. ___________
写一写
___________ adj. 民间的，民俗的
___________ v. 浮，漂
___________ n. 故事
___________ n. 动，运动
___________ v. 作(曲)
___________ n. 金属丝；电线
___________ n. 趋势，动向
___________ adj. 民族的
___________ adj. 抽象的；抽象（派）的
___________ adj. 令人起敬的，令人钦佩的
___________ n. 反差，对比
___________ adj. 新颖的，创新的
___________ adv. 根据字面意思
___________ adj. 清晰的；明显不同的
___________ n. 革新，创新
___________ n. 引文，引语
变一变
v. adj. n.
compose ___________作曲；作品
___________把...抽象出；提取；分离 abstract abstract
__________给...接通电线 __________联网的，连线的 wire
__________新颖的；创新的 innovation
bounce __________弹性好的；有弹力的 bounce
__________流行的；肤浅易逝的 trend
___________对比，对照 ___________形成鲜明对比的；差异大的 contrast
inspire ___________鼓舞人心的 ___________灵感；鼓舞
imagine _________虚构的；想象的 ___________想象力
rediscover ___________重新发现
sculpt _________雕塑
territory _________领土的；区域的
________（使）联合；（使）结合 combination
_________普遍的：全世界的 universe
_________热情的；易怒的 passion
___________代表；描绘；再赠送 representative ________代表；代理人；众议员
determine _________决定了的；坚决的 _________决心，坚定
aggressive __________侵略；挑衅；好斗情绪
_________清晰的；明显不同的 distinction
___________相互影响；合作 interactive ____________互动；相互作用
access _______可到达的；易接近的 _________权利，机会
unfamiliar ____________不熟悉
________ 邀请 inviting _________邀请；请柬
________写姓名地址；演讲；称呼；处理 _________可处理的；可寻址的 address
_________礼仪的 ceremony
测一测 单句语法填空
Jason doesn’t feel like _________(study) abroad. Her parents are old.
In April, thousands of holidaymakers remained __________ (stick) abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.
There were many talented actors out there just waiting _____________ (discover).
For those with family members far away, the personal computer and the phone are essential in staying ___________ (connect).
The look on her face was so ___________ (inspire) that it impressed me a lot.
She told us that her only wish here was ___________ (get) information about her old friends.
How excited she was ___________ (meet) her husband, Dahu, again!
__________ (change) your attitude is to change your life.
The teacher thought that the idea brought up by the student was worth ___________ (consider).
The scientists said their biggest challenge was _________ (find) a cheap way to change the sugars in the food.
Lost in the mountains for three days, what the three visitors were able to do was__________ (expect) the help of helicopters.
All the people there thought the car driver was __________ (blame) for this accident.
Part 2 短语分层学
课内短语 拓展短语
在成功的背后 be behind sb…支持某人……
展出，展示 display one’s feelings 显露自己的情感
苏醒，显示生机 bring back to life使复活
因……而疲倦 be tired of…讨厌，厌烦……
坚决；下决心做 类似表达还有make up one’s mind to do sth
声明某人对…的态度 voice one’s attitude…说出某人的观点
使能够做某事
使A和B之间形成巨大反差 by contrast 相形之下
只是举出几例 to name just a few 只是提及几个例子
得到 ……的认可
构成，组成；弥补，补偿；化妆，打扮；编造，捏造；言归于好
易为……接触到
使……开始
深入生活
给…贴标签，称…为… refer to…as…把…称为…
对……不熟悉 be unfamiliar to… 为某人所不熟悉
期待惊喜
站队，支持
与……互动
点亮
各种各样的 varieties of…各种各样的
对…做出回应 介词短语in response to…
除了…之外还有… in addition to…/besides也有此用法
向…求助，翻到，转向…
拿出，使焕发出 bring in引进；bring up 抚养，呕吐
巩固练习根据汉语提示补全句子。
These doctors _________ (因为…而疲惫)hours of surgery.
After working hard for years, his dream of becoming a linguist finally_________ （实现）.
Some adolescents have many problems, including smoking, drinking alcohol, cheating in the exam, _________（只是举出几个例子）.
The boy _________（下决心） seize every opportunity to realize his dream.
_________(除了) one’s own effort, teamwork is also an essential part of one’s success.
After you read some classics, you’ll find some works of the so-called modern writers are of poor quality ______________（相比之下）.
He practices hard ______________（志在）succeed in the contest.
Here in front of the small crowd of audience my self-belief seemed to _________（复活，复苏）again.
A clown is the one who you can _________（求助） when you need to cheer up.
He is totally dedicated and _________（唤醒，使焕发出）the best in his pupils. So he earns a high fame in the students.
We must _________（做出回应） well-founded criticism with willingness to change.
A beautiful medieval vase is _________（在展出）in the museum.
He _________（点燃）a cigarette and sat down in his old chair.
She can’t speak Japanese and _________ (不熟悉) Japanese culture.
Teachers have a limited amount of time to _________ (互动) each child.
Part 3 句型专项练
根据汉语提示，补全重要句型。
句式：强调句型（It is/was+not until-状语that +句子其他部分）
【原文回顾】It wasn’t until we went on a trip to The Hague last year that this dream came true! (P41)
（1）直到她开口说话我才意识到她不是英国人。
It was _____________________ that I had realized she wasn’t an English.
【拓展】
（2）（用强调句型改写）I usually do not make a quick decision until I think it is good enough.
______________________________________________________________.
句式：with的复合结构
【原文回顾】Wu Guanzhong remained interested in exploring ways of expression, with his style changing and developing throughout his career. (P41)
(1)玛丽匆匆离开了家，留下衣服还挂在院子里。
Mary hurried away from home, with ______________ in the courtyard.
【拓展】
(2) 有这么多事情要处理，董事长的日子不好过。
With so many urgent issues _________ (handle), the president is having a hard time.
句式：whatever 引导让步状语从句
【原文回顾】Whatever your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years. (P44)
(1)无论代价有多大，这座建筑必须要保留。
______________ the cost, the building must be saved.
【拓展】
无论什么时节，除了套装外，律师很少穿其他衣物。
The lawyer seldom wears anything other than a suit, ______________.
句式：not only…but also…句型引起的倒装句
【原文回顾】Not only can we interact with art, but also take part in its creation. (P42)
一个灿烂的微笑不仅能使我们自己高兴，而且能使他人感到愉快。
Not only______________ a beautiful smile make ourselves happy, but also it enables others to feel delighted. 【2010年湖北书面表达】
【拓展】
她不仅超出了我们的期待，而且她还给团队带来巨大价值。
Not only ____________ she exceed our expectations, but she added tremendous value to the team.
Part 4 语法反复练 根据句意填入正确的关系词。
The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain________(seat) as the plane was making a landing.
Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains (see) whether they will enjoy it.
I really appreciate_________ (have) time to relax with you on this nice island.
We were _______ (astonish) to find the temple still in its original condition.
When we asked her why she left, she suddenly became_______ (excite).
Though the professor was ________ (surprise) to see us, he gave us a warm welcome.
For many years, people have been dreaming of flying cars. However, making them has been more __________ (challenge) than expected.
It is often said that human beings are naturally __________ (equip) to speak.
Part 5 课文再回查
Passage 1
What inspires you
Florentijn Hofman, visual artist
Florentijn Hofman is a Dutch artist, ________ large sculptures are on display all over the world. One way for him to find inspiration is turning ________ his children’s toys. These objects have given him ideas for his animal sculptures, such as the famous Rubber Duck. A more recent work of ________(him) is the huge Floating Fish, which ________(set) among the beautiful landscape of Wuzhen West Scenic Zone.
Hofman’s inspiration for Floating Fish came from Chinese folk tales passed down through the generations. He was ________(particular) interested in the old story about a fish ________(jump) through the “Dragon Gate”. This story came ________ life for Hofman when he visited Wuzhen and saw how people lived there.
“During the walk and my stay here in the town, I saw the fish being fed by people. You see also some fish sculpted on the wall.” These ________(sight) set Hofman’s idea for Floating Fish in motion
Tan Dun, composer
“There is no territory in the world of music.” These are the words of Chinese composer Tan Dun. He is most ________(wide) known for composing music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
To listen to Tan’s music is ________(experience) a mix of Chinese musical traditions and Western influences. Since his first opera, Nine Songs, Tan Dun ________ (use) a combination of Chinese music and sounds from all over the world to tell stories. As Tan once said, Chinese music should carry “universal expression” of the human spirit so as to ________ (recognize) by the whole world
Yang Liping, dancer
Yang Liping’s passion is dancing. After ________(win) a national competition in 1986 with her Spirit of the Peacock dance, she has been known as the “Peacock Princess”. The inspiration for her famous dances has come from the time ________she spent in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province.
“I feel very grateful________ the years in Xishuangbanna,” says Yang. “It gave me ________ chance to go deeper into the lives of various ethnic groups... Our ethnic groups, ________(especial) the Dai people, admire the peacock. They think the peacock represents the ________(beautiful) of nature. I especially like the dance style of the Dai people and it gives me lots of inspiration. My dance comes from their traditional belief and aims ________(bring) out the Dai women’s beauty.”
Passage 2
One of my ________(big) dreams had always been to see the painting Girl with a Pearl Earring by the Dutch artist, Vermeer. It wasn’t until we went on a trip to The Hague last year ________ this dream came true! There were lots of people ________(wait) to enter the Mauritshuis. Although my legs were ________(tire) from walking around the city, I was determined to see the painting, ________ is often called the “Mona Lisa of the North”. Nobody is sure ________ the identity of the girl in it. And there she was. It was ________(amaze) to be standing in front of her at last! The girl is looking ________her shoulder. Her eyes are wide and her mouth is ________(part), just as if she ________(be) about to speak. I would love to know ________ she was going to say!
Passage 3
Modern Art Museum
@modernartmuseum
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Amy @amyheart 9 Nov
What ________ exhibition! There are many well-known artists exhibiting their awe-inspiring works. I’m ________ (total) amazed by Storm. I think the artist got that idea from trees and ________ (fall) leaves after a storm.
Richard @richard77 9 Nov
Replying to @amyheart
Indeed the exhibition is worth ________ (visit), despite the over-priced tickets. But personally, I think the inspiration for Storm might be the ________ (overwhelm) amount of information in the digital age. The highly-skilled artist is voicing her attitude through ________ natural form of a storm.
Meimei @meimei01 8 Nov
Check out the ground-breaking installations. The one ________ (name) Superhighway is breathtaking! It is________(absolute) astonishing to see a superhighway world map made ________ (entire) of wires and cables. Like Storm, I think the artist is trying to state his attitude towards the digital age.
Passage 4
Since the earliest cave paintings, humans ________(exhibit) art on walls. There has always been a ________(connect) between artists and their works, their points of view, and the viewers. ________(bring) artworks together into an exhibition enables all of ________(we) to experience the works, to respond to, to enjoy and to connect with them.
Art exhibitions can have many ________(theme), such as a historical period, a location or a trend. Of them all, one everlasting source of inspiration is war and peace. Countless artists have been protesting wars and ________(promote) peace via their works, ________(include) Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and Chinese artist Feng Zikai, ________ (name) just a couple.
Passage 5
Art & Technology
Think “art”. What ________(come) to your mind Is it Greek or Roman ________(sculpture) in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings in the Palace Museum Or maybe, just maybe, it’s a dancing pattern of lights
The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like ________(colour) floating clouds when they are lit up at night. Visitors to one of her artworks in Vancouver could not only enjoy ________(look) at it, they could also interact with it—literally. They did this________ using their phones to change its colours and patterns. Exhibits such as these are certainly new and ________(excite), but are they really art
________(what) your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years. To do this, they have used a ________(various) of tools and technologies. Yet Michelangelo and others have been labelled ________ “artists’ rather than “technicians”. This means that art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things.
Today, however, ________(technology) advances have led to a ________(combine) of art and technology. As a result, the art world is changing greatly. Now art is more ________(access) to us than ever before. Take for example one of China’s most famous paintings from the Song Dynasty, Along the River During the Qingming Festival. As this artwork is ________(rare) on display, people have sometimes queued up ________ six hours for a chance to see it. Once in front of the painting, they only have ________(limit) time to spend taking in its five metres of scenes along the Bian River in Bianjing. Thanks ________ technology however, millions more people have been able to experience________digital version of this painting. Three-dimensional(3D) animation ________(mean) that viewers can see the characters move around and interact with ________(them) surroundings. They can also watch as the different scenes change from daylight into nighttime.
The art-tech combination is also changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”. Not only ________ we interact with art, but also take part in its ________(create). With new technological tools________our fingertips, more and more people are exploring their creative sides. The result has been exciting new art forms, such as digital paintings and ________(video).
However, the increase ________ the amount and variety of art ________(produce) has also raised questions over its overall quality. Can a video of someone ________(slice) a tomato played in slow motion really be called “art”
________(similar), such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists’ tools really call ________(them) an “artist” And is the artist the creator of the art itself, or the maker of the technology behind it A recent project used technology and data in the same way ________ Rembrandt used his paints and brushes. The end result, ________(print) in 3D, was a new “Rembrandt painting” created 347 years after the artist’s ________(die). These advances are perhaps bringing us closer to a time ________ computers rather than humans create art.
Where technology will take art next is anyone’s guess. But one thing is________sur—with so many artists exploring new ________(possibility), we can ________(definite) expect the unexpected.
第2页外研版选择性必修第一册
Book 4 Unit 4 Meeting the muse
Part 1 词汇分层记
认一认
Dutch n. 荷兰的
peacock n. （雄）孔雀
princess n. 公主
installation n. 现代雕塑装置
Greek adj. 希腊的
technician n. 巧匠
animation n. 动画片
cable n. 电缆
crouch v. 蹲下；蹲伏
写一写
folk adj. 民间的，民俗的
float v. 浮，漂
tale n. 故事
motion n. 动，运动
compose v. 作(曲)
wire n. 金属丝；电线
trend n. 趋势，动向
ethnic adj. 民族的
abstract adj. 抽象的；抽象（派）的
awe-inspiring adj. 令人起敬的，令人钦佩的
contrast n. 反差，对比
innovative adj. 新颖的，创新的
literally adv. 根据字面意思
distinctive adj. 清晰的；明显不同的
innovation n. 革新，创新
quote n. 引文，引语
变一变
v. adj. n.
compose composition 作曲；作品
abstract 把...抽象出；提取；分离 abstract abstract
wire 给...接通电线 wired 联网的，连线的 wire
innovative 新颖的；创新的 innovation
bounce bouncy 弹性好的；有弹力的 bounce
trendy 流行的；肤浅易逝的 trend
contrast 对比，对照 contrastive 形成鲜明对比的；差异大的 contrast
inspire inspiring 鼓舞人心的 inspiration 灵感；鼓舞
imagine imaginary 虚构的；想象的 imagination 想象力
rediscover rediscovery 重新发现
sculpt sculpture 雕塑
territory territorial 领土的；区域的
combine （使）联合；（使）结合 combination
universal 普遍的：全世界的 universe
passionate 热情的；易怒的 passion
represent 代表；描绘；再赠送 representative representative 代表；代理人；众议员
determine determined 决定了的；坚决的 determination 决心，坚定
aggressive aggression 侵略；挑衅；好斗情绪
distinctive 清晰的；明显不同的 distinction
interact 相互影响；合作 interactive interaction 互动；相互作用
access accessible 可到达的；易接近的 access 权利，机会
unfamiliar unfamiliarity 不熟悉
invite 邀请 inviting invitation 邀请；请柬
address 写姓名地址；演讲；称呼；处理 addressable 可处理的；可寻址的 address
ceremonial 礼仪的 ceremony
测一测 单句语法填空
Jason doesn’t feel like studying (study) abroad. Her parents are old.
In April, thousands of holidaymakers remained stuck (stick) abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.
There were many talented actors out there just waiting discovery (discover).
For those with family members far away, the personal computer and the phone are essential in staying connection (connect).
The look on her face was so inspiring (inspire) that it impressed me a lot.
She told us that her only wish here was to get (get) information about her old friends.
How excited she was to meet (meet) her husband, Dahu, again!
To change (change) your attitude is to change your life.
The teacher thought that the idea brought up by the student was worth _____considering______ (consider).
The scientists said their biggest challenge was to find (find) a cheap way to change the sugars in the food.
Lost in the mountains for three days, what the three visitors were able to do was expect (expect) the help of helicopters.
All the people there thought the car driver was to blame (blame) for this accident.
Part 2 短语分层学
课内短语 拓展短语
在成功的背后behind the successes of… be behind sb…支持某人……
展出，展示 on display display one’s feelings 显露自己的情感
苏醒，显示生机 come to life bring back to life使复活
因……而疲倦 be tired from… be tired of…讨厌，厌烦……
坚决；下决心做 be determined to do sth. 类似表达还有make up one’s mind to do sth
声明某人对…的态度 state sb’s attitude towards… voice one’s attitude…说出某人的观点
使能够做某事 enable sb to do sth.
使A和B之间形成巨大反差 contrast A with B by contrast 相形之下
只是举出几例 to name just a couple to name just a few 只是提及几个例子
得到 ……的认可 be recognized by…
构成，组成；弥补，补偿；化妆，打扮；编造，捏造；言归于好make up
易为……接触到 be accessible to…
使……开始 set…in motion
深入生活 go deeper into the lives of…
给…贴标签，称…为… be labelled as… refer to…as…把…称为…
对……不熟悉 sb. be unfamiliar with sth. be unfamiliar to… 为某人所不熟悉
期待惊喜 expect the unexpected
站队，支持 take one’s sides
与……互动 interact with…
点亮 light up
各种各样的 a variety of… varieties of…各种各样的
对…做出回应 respond to… 介词短语in response to…
除了…之外还有…apart from… in addition to…/besides也有此用法
向…求助，翻到，转向… turn to…
拿出，使焕发出 bring out bring in引进；bring up 抚养，呕吐
巩固练习根据汉语提示补全句子。
These doctors were tired from (因为…而疲惫)hours of surgery.
After working hard for years, his dream of becoming a linguist finally came true （实现）.
Some adolescents have many problems, including smoking, drinking alcohol, cheating in the exam, to name just a couple/a few （只是举出几个例子）.
The boy was determined to （下决心） seize every opportunity to realize his dream.
Apart from (除了) one’s own effort, teamwork is also an essential part of one’s success.
After you read some classics, you’ll find some works of the so-called modern writers are of poor quality by contrast （相比之下）.
He practices hard aiming to （志在）succeed in the contest.
Here in front of the small crowd of audience my self-belief seemed to came to life （复活，复苏）again.
A clown is the one who you can turn to for help （求助） when you need to cheer up.
He is totally dedicated and brings out （唤醒，使焕发出）the best in his pupils. So he earns a high fame in the students.
We must respond to （做出回应） well-founded criticism with willingness to change.
A beautiful medieval vase is on display/exhibition （在展出）in the museum.
He lit up （点燃）a cigarette and sat down in his old chair.
She can’t speak Japanese and is unfamiliar with (不熟悉) Japanese culture.
Teachers have a limited amount of time to interact with (互动) each child.
Part 3 句型专项练
根据汉语提示，补全重要句型。
句式：强调句型（It is/was+not until-状语that +句子其他部分）
【原文回顾】It wasn’t until we went on a trip to The Hague last year that this dream came true! (P41)
（1）直到她开口说话我才意识到她不是英国人。
It was not until she spoke that I had realized she wasn’t an English.
【拓展】
（2）（用强调句型改写）I do not make a decision until I think it is good enough.
It isn’t until I think it is good enough that I make a decision .
句式：with的复合结构
【原文回顾】Wu Guanzhong remained interested in exploring ways of expression, with his style changing and developing throughout his career. (P41)
(1)玛丽匆匆离开了家，留下衣服还挂在院子里。
Mary hurried away from home, with her clothes hanging in the courtyard.
【拓展】
(2) 有这么多事情要处理，新当选的总统的日子不好过。
With so many urgent issues to handle (handle), the newly-elected president is having a hard time.
句式：whatever 引导让步状语从句
【原文回顾】Whatever your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years. (P44)
(1)无论代价有多大，这座建筑必须要保留。
Whatever the cost, the building must be saved.
【拓展】
无论什么时节，除了套装外，律师很少穿其他衣物。
The lawyer seldom wears anything other than a suit, whatever the season .
句式：not only…but also…句型引起的倒装句
【原文回顾】Not only can we interact with art, but also take part in its creation. (P42)
一个灿烂的微笑不仅能使我们自己高兴，而且能使他人感到愉快。
Not only can a beautiful smile make ourselves happy, but also it enables others to feel delighted. 【2010年湖北书面表达】
【拓展】
她不仅超出了我们的期待，而且她还给团队带来巨大价值。
Not only did she exceed our expectations, but she added tremendous value to the team.
Part 4 语法反复练 根据句意填入正确的关系词。
The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain seated (seat) as the plane was making a landing.
Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains to be seen (see) whether they will enjoy it.
I really appreciate having (have) time to relax with you on this nice island.
We were astonished (astonish) to find the temple still in its original condition.
When we asked her why she left, she suddenly became excited (excite).
Though the professor was surprised (surprise) to see us, he gave us a warm welcome.
For many years, people have been dreaming of flying cars. However, making them has been more challenging (challenge) than expected.
It is often said that human beings are naturally equipped (equip) to speak.
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Passage 1
What inspires you
Florentijn Hofman, visual artist
Florentijn Hofman is a Dutch artist, whose large sculptures are on display all over the world. One way for him to find inspiration is turning to his children’s toys. These objects have given him ideas for his animal sculptures, such as the famous Rubber Duck. A more recent work of his (him) is the huge Floating Fish, which was set (set) among the beautiful landscape of Wuzhen West Scenic Zone.
Hofman’s inspiration for Floating Fish came from Chinese folk tales passed down through the generations. He was particularly (particular) interested in the old story about a fish jumping (jump) through the “Dragon Gate”. This story came to life for Hofman when he visited Wuzhen and saw how people lived there.
“During the walk and my stay here in the town, I saw the fish being fed by people. You see also some fish sculpted on the wall.” These sights (sight) set Hofman’s idea for Floating Fish in motion
Tan Dun, composer
“There is no territory in the world of music.” These are the words of Chinese composer Tan Dun. He is most widely (wide) known for composing music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
To listen to Tan’s music is to experience (experience) a mix of Chinese musical traditions and Western influences. Since his first opera, Nine Songs, Tan Dun has been using (use) a combination of Chinese music and sounds from all over the world to tell stories. As Tan once said, Chinese music should carry “universal expression” of the human spirit so as to be recognized (recognize) by the whole world
Yang Liping, dancer
Yang Liping’s passion is dancing. After winning (win) a national competition in 1986 with her Spirit of the Peacock dance, she has been known as the “Peacock Princess”. The inspiration for her famous dances has come from the time that she spent in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province.
“I feel very grateful for the years in Xishuangbanna,” says Yang. “It gave me a chance to go deeper into the lives of various ethnic groups... Our ethnic groups, especially (especial) the Dai people, admire the peacock. They think the peacock represents the beauty (beautiful) of nature. I especially like the dance style of the Dai people and it gives me lots of inspiration. My dance comes from their traditional belief and aims to bring (bring) out the Dai women’s beauty.”
Passage 2
One of my biggest (big) dreams had always been to see the painting Girl with a Pearl Earring by the Dutch artist, Vermeer. It wasn’t until we went on a trip to The Hague last year that this dream came true! There were lots of people waiting (wait) to enter the Mauritshuis. Although my legs were tired (tire) from walking around the city, I was determined to see the painting, which is often called the “Mona Lisa of the North”. Nobody is sure of the identity of the girl in it. And there she was. It was amazed (amaze) to be standing in front of her at last! The girl is looking over her shoulder. Her eyes are wide and her mouth is parted (part), just as if she were (be) about to speak. I would love to know what she was going to say!
Passage 3
Modern Art Museum
@modernartmuseum
A new exhibition on abstract art is on from 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Come and spend the day at MAM!
TICKETS
Adults 18
Students 12
Children under 16 Free
498 889 1920
Amy @amyheart 9 Nov
What an exhibition! There are many well-known artists exhibiting their awe-inspiring works. I’m totally (total) amazed by Storm. I think the artist got that idea from trees and fallen (fall) leaves after a storm.
Richard @richard77 9 Nov
Replying to @amyheart
Indeed the exhibition is worth visiting (visit), despite the over-priced tickets. But personally, I think the inspiration for Storm might be the overwhelming (overwhelm) amount of information in the digital age. The highly-skilled artist is voicing her attitude through the natural form of a storm.
Meimei @meimei01 8 Nov
Check out the ground-breaking installations. The one named (name) Superhighway is breathtaking! It is absolutely (absolute) astonishing to see a superhighway world map made entirely (entire) of wires and cables. Like Storm, I think the artist is trying to state his attitude towards the digital age.
Passage 4
Since the earliest cave paintings, humans have been exhibiting (exhibit) art on walls. There has always been a connection (connect) between artists and their works, their points of view, and the viewers. Bringing (bring) artworks together into an exhibition enables all of us (we) to experience the works, to respond to, to enjoy and to connect with them.
Art exhibitions can have many themes (theme), such as a historical period, a location or a trend. Of them all, one everlasting source of inspiration is war and peace. Countless artists have been protesting wars and promoting (promote) peace via their works, including (include) Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and Chinese artist Feng Zikai, to name (name) just a couple.
Passage 5
Art & Technology
Think “art”. What comes (come) to your mind Is it Greek or Roman sculptures (sculpture) in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings in the Palace Museum Or maybe, just maybe, it’s a dancing pattern of lights
The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colourful (colour) floating clouds when they are lit up at night. Visitors to one of her artworks in Vancouver could not only enjoy looking (look) at it, they could also interact with it—literally. They did this by using their phones to change its colours and patterns. Exhibits such as these are certainly new and exciting (excite), but are they really art
Whatever (what) your opinion, people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years. To do this, they have used a variety (various) of tools and technologies. Yet Michelangelo and others have been labelled as “artists’ rather than “technicians”. This means that art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things.
Today, however, technological (technology) advances have led to a combination (combine) of art and technology. As a result, the art world is changing greatly. Now art is more accessible (access) to us than ever before. Take for example one of China’s most famous paintings from the Song Dynasty, Along the River During the Qingming Festival. As this artwork is rarely (rare) on display, people have sometimes queued up to six hours for a chance to see it. Once in front of the painting, they only have limited (limit) time to spend taking in its five metres of scenes along the Bian River in Bianjing. Thanks to technology however, millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of this painting. Three-dimensional(3D) animation means (mean) that viewers can see the characters move around and interact with their (them) surroundings. They can also watch as the different scenes change from daylight into nighttime.
The art-tech combination is also changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”. Not only can we interact with art, but also take part in its creation (create). With new technological tools at our fingertips, more and more people are exploring their creative sides. The result has been exciting new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos (video).
However, the increase in the amount and variety of art produced (produce) has also raised questions over its overall quality. Can a video of someone slicing (slice) a tomato played in slow motion really be called “art”
Similarly (similar), such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists’ tools really call themselves (them) an “artist” And is the artist the creator of the art itself, or the maker of the technology behind it A recent project used technology and data in the same way ____that____ Rembrandt used his paints and brushes. The end result, ____printed____(print) in 3D, was a new “Rembrandt painting” created 347 years after the artist’s death (die). These advances are perhaps bringing us closer to a time when computers rather than humans create art.
Where technology will take art next is anyone’s guess. But one thing is for sure—with so many artists exploring new possibilities (possibility), we can definitely (definite) expect the unexpected.
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