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Key phrases and difficult sentences
in reading
portrait painting
landscape painting
a very rewarding experience
the travel journal
a visit to an art museum
first impressions
a huge art fan
be housed in …
feature sth.
Housed in an old railway building, this world-famous art museum features ….
wander through the gallery
appreciate masterpieces like …
prepare sb for sth
lay eyes on …
Even though I had admired them hundreds of times on my computer screen, nothing could have prepared me for the wonder I felt when I finally laid eyes on the real thing.
pick sth out of …
make the deepest impression on sb
While it was hard to pick a favourite painting out of so many amazing works, the artists who made the deepest impressions on me were two of the greatest Impressionist painters.
be greatly inspired by nature
in the last three decades of his life
paint mostly scenes from his garden
bring the pond’s beauty to the cavas in a unique way
prefer to paint scenes of everyday life
life in a busy neighbourhood
see…up close
be struck by …
the soft edges of the figures
When I saw it up close, I was struck by the small areas of light across the paintings, and the way the soft edges of the figures seemed to mix together.
make sth jump out at sb
have very different settings
Although the paintings had very different settings, it was their similarities that stayed with me long after I left the Musee d’Orsay---- similarities which can be seen throughout the Impressionist’s paintings.
1. The arrival of her cousin made her so happy.
It was the arrival of her cousin that made her so happy.
2. This world-famous art museum houses the best-known paintings.
It is the best-known paintings that this world-famous art museum houses.
3. In the last three decades of his life he painted mostly scenes from his garden.
It was in the last three decadeds of his life that he painted mostly scenes from his garden.
along with other like-minded artists
seek liberation from the rules of …
everyday subject matter
as opposed to
traditionally dominate European art
employ free brushwork
far less realistic than…
They employed free brushwork and used colours to show the effect of light on things, creating paintings that were far less realistic than the works that came before.
the essence of …
burn with vivid colours and light
display the works
be worthy of note
have a lasting influence on …
from an entirely new point of view
leave a lasting impression on sb
the most gifted artists of his generation
it was not until… that …
start to seriously consider doing …
take up painting
draw much comfort
his true calling
sb be impressed by sth
result in
(be) similar to…
share the same vision
key phrases in grammar
in the digital age
play with light and shade
enhance their works
bathe my sense in this palace of human creativity
the human touch
be reduced to (doing) sth
feel the breeze against my face
sound appealing
on show
have free access to these exhibitions
the gallery staff
observe … up close
have a good view of …
rather than
post on social media
allow photography
wage the campaign
discover and appreciate the beauty of architecture
get prepared
some signs of improvement
there’s still a long way to go
Key phrases in Integrated skills
find inspiration for …
at car boot sales
make A out of B
follow the steps below
a large piece of toast
lay your toast out on the table
slices of garlic
arrange the vegetables on the toast
raw materials
a fun challenge
come in many varieties
there are endless possibilities for…
a piece of cardboard
stick A to B
Key phrases in Extended reading
a masterwork of Chinese art
a five-metre-long silk scroll
an important insight into …
it is commonly believed that …
survive the test of time remarkably well
be currently housed in …
consist of
present a peaceful scene of rural life
feature crop fields
wind through…
alive with…
sail in and out of …
see civilians walking through the city gate
in both directions
picture life inside the city
people from all walks of life
government officials
go about their daily business
be apparent
use ink on silk
create realistic images
a remarkable mastery of perspective
precise brushwork
ambitious size
allow sb to do sth
an enormous amount of …
thanks to all this fine detail
a comprehensive look at…
reveal a great deal about …
business practice
a wide range of …
government structures
at first sight
the overall scene of life
appear peaceful and cheerful
on closer inspection
expose serious political and social problems
lose control of …
ignore one’s duties
less obvious indicators of trouble
in danger of crashing into the bridge
point to a crisis developing in the city
be in decline
by this stage
be overthrown
the timeless scroll
an important example of realism
be down to
its great scale, artistic quality and attention to detail
its presentation of daily life
several later emperors
be regarded as precious works of art in their own right
make an outstanding contribution to…
greatly influence generations of future artists
be still in one piece
despite its age
be extremely delicate
be displayed to the public
b on exhibition
wait in line for hours for …
the rare chance to do …
with one’s own eyes
the public’s continued enthusiasm about …
speak volumes about…
the power of this historic piece of art
get the message across
begin his artistic career by studying calligraphy
ink paintings
倒装句
1. Also in the painting are soldiers who appear to ignore their duties.
Soldiers who appear to ignore their duties are also in the painting.
2. Such is its worth that several later emperors even asked the most talented artists of their day to make copies of the scroll.
Its worth is such that several later emperors even asked the most talented artists of their day to make copies of the scroll.
Main idea of each paragraph
Para 1: The __________ information of the
Qingming Scroll.
Para 2: The main _________ of the Qingming
Scroll.
Para 3: The ________ _________ reflected in the
Qingming Scroll.
Para 4: The _______ conveyed in the Qingming
Scroll.
Para 5: The _______ and ________ of the
Qingming Scroll.
Para 6: The _________ of the Qingming
Scroll.
basic
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artistic technique
message
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influence
popularity
Practice
_______ (paint) on a five-metre-long silk scroll, it offers an important insight ___ life in China in the 12th century.
It is commonly believed that the city ______ (describe) in the painting is Bianjing, the capital of ____ Northern Song Dynasty.
The first section presents a peaceful scene of rural life near Bianjing, ________ (feature) crop fields, a river ______ (wind) through the landscape, and farmers hard at work.
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4. Civilians can also be seen ______ (walk) through the city gate ____ both directions.
5. The third and final section _____ (picture) life inside the city itself.
6. Here, hundreds of people from all walks of life, ______ (include) butchers, hairdressers and government officials, can be seen _____ (go) about their daily business.
7. The _________ (combine) of these three sections _______ (give) the viewer an idea of _____ life was like _____ the people of Bianjing.
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8. ______ (use) ink on silk, he creates realistic images of scenery, buildings and people, and_______ _ (display) a remarkable mastery of perspective.
9.Some boats ________ (carry) food do not seem to belong to the government, _____ suggests that the government has lost control of food supplies and transportation.
10. These sorts of details point to a crisis __________ (develop) in the city.
11. Its value is down not only ______ its great scale, artistic quality and attention to detail, but also ____ its representation of daily life.
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