Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking
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一、单词拼写
1.You don’t need to p additional software if you buy this new computer in my shop.
答案purchase
2.She is famous now,but her success and r both result from her own great efforts.
答案reputation
3.The very i government shows great concern about the surviving victims in the disaster.
答案influential
4.We should analyse s causes concerning anxiety of the fellows.
答案subjective
5.We can see there was a swollen blister on the o layer of the skin.
答案outer
6.With the increase of population in s years,the local government has to seek practical measures to protect wild animals in this area.
答案subsequent
7.The judge was praised for his courage and h .
答案humanity
二、单句语法填空
1.The young manager was asked to justify the decision (precise).
答案precisely
2.The artists had a lot of comments about the techniques in the painting particular.
答案in
3.The operator’s bright red scarf set her apart the other girls.
答案from
4.Although she was out of shape,she still concentrates her teaching.
答案on
5.Newton was not just a genius.He was among the most (influence) figures.
答案influential
6.His techniques (rank) high among those of other contemporary photographers won him great popularity.
答案ranking
7.People who are less (subjective) involved are better judges.
答案subjectively
三、阅读理解
(2022·江西南昌十中高二月考)
Expressionism(表现主义) was a modernist movement,originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century.Expressionism emphasises artists’ subjective feelings.Its typical characteristic is to present the world only from a subjective perspective.Expressionist artists tried to express the emotional experience rather than physical reality.They used many art techniques such as intense emotions,forms,exaggeration(夸张),shapes and abstraction to break through the experiences of feelings.
In the early years of expressionism (before World War Ⅱ),the artists built on the ideas of Post-Impressionism.They went on with the same experiments,thoughts and ideas,feeling that they were more important than the realistic explanation of the visible reality.The artists were still searching for a new and more strong truth behind the painting.Therefore the artists kept on looking at and thinking about the same things over and over again,but every time in a different way.
In the beginning of the 1910s,the term “expressionism”was used for art for the first time.In the beginning,the term was used only for the German artists who painted art belonging to this movement from 1905 on.
The expression of a feeling becomes obvious in the paintings of Edvard Munch.Munch had anxiety attacks,which he expressed in his works.By using colours and forms he emphasised his feelings of fear.Therefore he had to let go of the visible reality.His works also belong to symbolism.
The global characteristics of expressionism include the use of “screaming” colours (often dark and primary colours),the ample(大量的) use of paints and other materials and the use of simplified forms.
Within expressionism,many art groups can be distinguished.These groups have either all the characteristics of expressionism or just a few of them.Some of the most important groups include Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter.
1.The first paragraph mainly talks about .
A.the origin of expressionism
B.the characteristics of expressionism
C.the definition of expressionism
D.the typical art techniques
答案C
解析段落大意题。根据第一段内容,特别是根据“Expressionism was a modernist movement,originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century.”可知,表现主义是20世纪初在德国兴起的一场现代主义运动。由此可知,第一段主要介绍什么是表现主义,即表现主义的定义。故选C项。
2.When was the term “expressionism” first applied in the field of art
A.During World War Ⅱ.
B.During the two World Wars.
C.In 1905.
D.In the 1910s.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第三段的“In the beginning of the 1910s,the term ‘expressionism’ was used for art for the first time.”可知,20 世纪10年代初,“表现主义”一词首次被用于艺术领域。故选D项。
3.What does the underlined part “let go of” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A.Give up.
B.Look for.
C.Have an understanding of.
D.Be good at.
答案A
解析词义猜测题。根据画线短语前的“By using colours and forms he emphasised his feelings of fear.”可知,通过使用颜色和形式,他强调了自己的恐惧感,此处是说由于他注重强调恐惧的感觉,所以放弃可见的现实,由此可知,画线短语的意思是“放弃”。故选A项。
4.From the passage,we can know that .
A.artists couldn’t express their feelings during the war
B.it was Edvard Munch who created expressionism
C.expressionist artists often use simple forms
D.it is difficult for people to distinguish one art group from another
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第五段可知,表现主义的全球特征包括使用“尖叫”色(通常是暗色和原色),大量使用颜料和其他材料以及使用简化的形式。由此可知,表现主义画家使用简单的形式。故选C项。
四、七选五阅读理解
Understanding and appreciating abstract art can be tough if you don’t have much experience with art.Don’t worry.The following can help you gain an appreciation of abstract artwork enormously.
Relax as you look at abstract art.
1 it’s best to go to the gallery or view the art when you’re in a relaxed state so that the art affects you in a positive way.Limit distractions around you,like your cell phone,and try to clear your mind of negative or stressful thoughts.
2
Avoid saying things like “Anyone could make that” and dismiss prior opinions you have about the artwork before you actually see it.Try to approach the art with an open mind and don’t compare it with other works,especially if it’s not in the same style.
Ask yourself how the painting makes you feel.
Instead of trying to evaluate the technical aspects of the art,ask yourself how the art makes you feel. 3 it has an emotional impact on you.Do be honest with yourself when determining your real feeling.
Research the artist’s life.
Some galleries have an informational plaque(匾牌) near the artwork that describes the artist.Read the informational plaque next to the artwork.This is a great way to better understand the artist and his mindset when he created the art.Most abstract art tries to capture a feeling or emotion like sadness,rage,or happiness. 4
Speak and interact with abstract artists.
If you like,you can find abstract artists in collective studios or at their art shows. 5 Getting their perspective may give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of their work.
Well now,if you still don’t get abstract art and can’t appreciate it,try to create some artworks yourself.If you don’t know where to start,you can look up tutorials online or take a local art class.
A.Look at the artwork as objectively as you can.
B.If it makes you feel happy,sad,anxious,or excited,
C.As long as you understand the techniques used to create the art,
D.Since being distracted or stressed can actually affect how you enjoy art,
E.Take the time to respectfully speak to them.
F.For example,if the artist witnessed a war,a depressing feeling may be conveyed in his art.
G.There are different styles and types of art for you to further research.
答案1.D 2.A 3.B 4.F 5.E
五、写作
(2022·浙江丽水教育教学研究院高二期末)
假设你校英语报正向全校学生征稿,主题为“My Favourite Artwork”。请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.对艺术的看法;
2.艺术作品名称;
3.喜爱的原因。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Section Ⅲ Using Language,Assessing Your Progress & Video Time
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一、单词拼写
1.No sooner had he pushed the door open than the flower (花瓶) broke on the ground.
答案vase
2.His courage in defending (国民的) rights inspired people all over the world.
答案civil
3.Can you give me a (保证) that the work will be finished on time
答案guarantee
4.She writes a lot of (当代的) music for people.
答案contemporary
5.This is a fine book—a (有价值的) addition to the Cambridge Encyclopedia series.
答案worthy
6.She won (铜牌) for Great Britain in the European Championships.
答案bronze
二、单句语法填空
1.Hearing the meeting declared open,all the (representative) applauded for a long time.
答案representatives
2.The box-office income of Chinese films has suffered from decline in recent years.
答案a
3.He received the award in (recognise) of his success over the past year.
答案recognition
4.Her natural creativity and (artist) talent make her famous worldwide.
答案artistic
5.There have been some impressive (enter) in the wildlife photography section.
答案entries
6.The (exhibit) had record attendance,showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.
答案exhibition
7.Despite the recession the company is confident of further (expand).
答案expansion
三、阅读理解
A
Seven-year-old artist Kieron Williamson has sold his 16 watercolours for ￡17,000 in just 14 minutes,setting the world record for the youngest successful painter.
His latest paintings of landscapes(风景),seascapes and churches were supposed to be on display for a month at the Picturecraft Gallery in Holt.They went on sale at 9 a.m.but were bought by 9:14 a.m.,some by telephone from abroad.
Kieron is red hot.People are saying that he could become an all-time great artist.They want his paintings as investments because they think the price will go up.
Kieron is getting better and better.The pace at which he learns is quite amazing.He has a very mature mind and has mastered certain techniques at an early stage which some artists would take years to perfect.His work has been very unusual and impressive.His use of tone,colour and light is wonderful.The way he gets his paintings to do the talking is extremely good.He just paints when he wants.He still likes playing football and playing computer games like any other seven-year-olds.
Inspired to start painting on a family holiday in Devon and Cornwall,Kieron was just six when he asked his parents for paper to draw a boat and swiftly developed a mature and confident talent for seascapes and countryside scenes that has been described as close to the “young Picasso”.
The talented boy described his show’s sell-out success as “brilliant”.“Painting is my favourite hobby but I like football as well,” said Kieron,who is so absorbed in painting that he is always drawing from getting up to going to school.
1.Kieron Williamson set the world record for the youngest painter by .
A.selling his 16 watercolours for ￡17,000 in 14 minutes
B.drawing as many as 16 watercolours in 14 minutes
C.painting landscapes as a child of seven
D.earning more money for 16 watercolours
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第一段可知,七岁画家Kieron Williamson仅仅在14分钟内就以17,000英镑的价格卖掉了他的16幅水彩画,创造了世界纪录。故选A项。
2.The underlined words “red hot” here probably mean .
A.in bright colour and high temperature
B.in high fever
C.very popular
D.very smart
答案C
解析词义猜测题。根据第三段可知,人们说他可能会成为一位伟大的画家,并认为他的画会增值,因此人们都想要收藏他的画作为投资。由此说明Kieron很受欢迎。故选C项。
3.What is Kieron’s work like according to the text
A.Strange.
B.Outstanding.
C.Ordinary.
D.Common.
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据第四段的第四、五、六句可知,他的作品与众不同,给人深刻的印象,他对色调、颜色和光线的使用都是绝妙的。由此可知他的画非常出色。故选B项。
4.From the text we know that Kieron learned to paint .
A.by himself
B.from his parents
C.by copying Picasso
D.from his teacher
答案A
解析推理判断题。Kieron在Devon和Cornwall度假时开始绘画,当时他六岁,向父母要纸画船,很快培养了成熟自信的画海景和乡村景色的才能,被认为近似年轻的毕加索。全文没提到他的老师,所以推断他是自学绘画的。故选A项。
B
Photography is a very popular art form.Anyone with a camera or a mobile phone can practise it.A picture communicates in a way that words often can’t.As the photographer Destin Sparks put it,“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” And there’s no better chance to practise the art of photography than during our vacation time.
Holiday photos have been a part of the culture of travellers for a long time.For decades,vacationers have made sure they’ve packed a camera along with bathing suits,Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses.A camera is an important holiday item.But over the last 10 years,photography has become much more popular.It’s easy to capture(捕捉) still and moving pictures of places of interest,and it’s also easy to show off these pictures on social media.Armed with their smartphones,tourists,this year more than ever,are capturing the beauty of our planet.
Of course,travel companies have caught on to this.Trekksoft has an example of photo-tourism from the United States,a land with a vast choice of beautiful locations.Antelope Slot Canyon Tours in Arizona specialises in tours of the state’s famous canyons,which gives photographers the chance to capture them on camera.
Most of the tourists are able to make beautiful images with just their mobile phones.Still,help is on hand from the tour guide for those who aren’t great at using their cameras.These tour guides have taken a course in photography in case the skills they’ve learned would help their customers.
5.According to the writer,which of the following can be the best time to practise photography
A.The time when people are travelling around.
B.The time when people have no words to say.
C.The time when you have a tour guide to help you.
D.The time when you have a mobile phone with you.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“And there’s no better chance to practise the art of photography than during our vacation time.(没有比假期更好的机会来练习摄影艺术了)”可知,练习摄影的最好机会是假期旅游的时候。故选A项。
6.Why has photography become much more popular in the past ten years
A.More and more people have cameras.
B.The planet is becoming more beautiful.
C.Visiting places of interest becomes easy.
D.Posting pictures on social media becomes easy.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It’s easy to capture still and moving pictures of places of interest,and it’s also easy to show off these pictures on social media.(拍摄名胜古迹的静态和动态照片很容易,在社交媒体上炫耀这些照片也很容易)”可知,在过去的十年里,因为在社交媒体上发布照片变得很容易,所以摄影变得越来越受欢迎。故选D项。
7.What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to
A.The beauty of our planet.
B.The tourism in the United States.
C.The popularity of holiday photography.
D.The technology of photography.
答案C
解析词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Armed with their smartphones,tourists,this year more than ever,are capturing the beauty of our planet.(带着智能手机,游客们今年比以往任何时候都更能捕捉到地球的美丽)”可知,旅游公司肯定会抓住假期拍照这个趋势。故选C项。
8.What is special about Antelope Slot Canyon Tours
A.Its wide choices.
B.Its photo-tourism.
C.Its best tour guide.
D.Its great photography course.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Antelope Slot Canyon Tours in Arizona specialises in tours of the state’s famous canyons,which gives photographers the chance to capture them on camera.”可知,摄影旅游是羚羊峡谷旅游的特色。故选B项。Section Ⅱ Learning About Language
课后·训练提升
一、单句语法填空
1.You’ll be able to earn an average rate of return of 8% on your (invest).
答案investments
2.He always turns a deaf ear to other people’s (criticise).
答案criticism
3.Faced heavy work every day,he felt the pressure became bigger.
答案with
4.As is reported on TV,the fires are likely to (permanent) deforest the land.
答案permanently
5.Guide dogs open up the lives of the blind or the (visual) impaired.
答案visually
二、完成句子
1.当老师进入教室时,那个男孩好像在看外边的东西。
something outside when the teacher entered the classroom.(seem)
答案That boy seemed to be looking at
2.今天下午他们要举行一个重要的新闻发布会。
an important press conference this afternoon.(be to do)
答案They are to hold
3.他的抱负是创办一家大的公司,为社会提供大量的工作岗位。
and offer a large number of jobs to the society.(名词+be to do)
答案His ambition is to found a big company
4.除了等待申请结果以外,我们还有很多事情可以做。
We have many things to do .(but)
答案but wait for the results of the application
三、阅读理解
Chinese painting,also known as the traditional national painting,one of the traditional paintings with a long history,has its unique and independent system.Using brushes,ink,and Chinese pigments(颜料),a painting is drawn on a special kind of paper (Xuan paper) or silk.The traditional subjects are figures,landscapes,flowers and birds.
In comparison with Western painting,Chinese painting has its own artistic characteristics.After a careful study of the object,a painter can discover the rules of its structure,and then produce it by the mind’s eye.It is not merely a simple copy,but it combines the object with the artistic concept of the producer,turning a natural image into an “artistic image”.The object can show the artist’s feelings and personality to achieve the effect of “being alike not only in spirit,but also in appearance”.Not all the objects are to be drawn on the paper,and much space is left for the imagination.The use of lines is important in Chinese painting.Clear,swift,sharp and changeable lines are combined with the push,point and press of the brush and ink to show the quality of the object and variations of tone.Ancient Chinese artists listed 18 different ways of drawing lines with the brush in figure painting.Different ways of creating lines are used when painting a landscape,flowers and birds,clouds,and bamboos.
Traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy are different branches of art stemming from the same origin.They use the same kind of tools and all the lines used in painting are variations of the points and lines of calligraphy.Though they are different artistic forms,they are closely linked in terms of their expression of thoughts and feelings.They influence each other to create another artistic feature.
1.Which of the following words can describe the common subjects of traditional Chinese painting
A.Valuable. B.Independent.
C.Special. D.Natural.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The traditional subjects are figures,landscapes,flowers and birds.”可知,中国传统绘画的常见主题是自然。故选D项。
2.The writer believes that a traditional Chinese painter’s picture .
A.reflects social problems of his times
B.describes mainly a natural image
C.expresses his thoughts
D.tells a true story
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第二段中“The object can show the artist’s feelings and personality to achieve the effect of ‘being alike not only in spirit,but also in appearance’.”可知,作者认为中国传统画家的绘画表达了其思想。故选C项。
3.It can be inferred that a traditional Chinese painter spent much time .
A.traveling
B.learning to draw lines
C.reading
D.studying calligraphy before drawing
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句“Ancient Chinese artists listed 18 different ways of drawing lines with the brush in figure painting.Different ways of creating lines are used when painting a landscape,flowers and birds,clouds,and bamboos.”可知,中国传统画家花了很多时间学习画线。故选B项。
4.What do painting and calligraphy have in common
A.Using the similar techniques.
B.Starting from the same period.
C.Belonging to the same artistic form.
D.Covering the same themes.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“They use the same kind of tools and all the lines used in painting are variations of the points and lines of calligraphy.”可知,书画的共同点是使用类似的技术。故选A项。
四、完形填空
More than anything else in the world, Jayden Hairston wanted to learn how to sing. 1 ,his elementary school in Yonkers didn’t 2 the music instruction he needed.So he begged his parents to sign him up for after-school lessons.
His mother said,“Ever since I could 3 ,he has been singing and dancing for the family.”She wanted to help her son to do whatever he loved,but private lessons were too 4 for the family where there was only one breadwinner.
Then Jayden began researching after-school arts 5 on the Internet.Luckily,he soon 6 the website of Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) in New York City.There,he could attend singing and dancing lessons.It was a bit far from Yonkers.But he 7 his parents to take him for a visit.
That was three years ago.Now Jayden is one of HSA’s most 8 students.He takes singing,dancing,or theatre lessons almost every day after school.Last year,he performed in seven productions.“When I’m at HSA,I don’t want to leave,”he says.“It’s made me more 9 .I feel better about myself,”Jayden says.
Like Jayden,many poor students across the United States have 10 access to arts instruction in schools.HSA is one of many non-profit groups that deepens this gap(缺口) by offering cheaper online arts classes which most families can 11 .These groups are usually funded by donations.
A Harvard University study found that arts instruction does not straightly raise students’ 12 in math and English.However,that doesn’t mean arts education isn’t valuable.Arts train a set of thinking skills 13 those measured by test scores.It can also offer another direction for children who may not obtain good scores in such exams.Without it,students might never 14 their strengths and possibly their future occupations.
Jayden Hairston knows this firsthand.He says Harlem School of the Arts has 15 him to go after his professional goals.
1.A.Besides B.Instead
C.Therefore D.However
答案D
解析根据上文的“...Jayden Hairston wanted to learn how to sing.”和下文的“...his elementary school in Yonkers didn’t the music instruction he needed.”可知上下文是转折关系。故选D项。
2.A.offer B.hold
C.sell D.follow
答案A
解析根据下文的“So he begged his parents to sign him up for after-school lessons.”可知他所在的小学没有提供他需要的音乐指导。故选A项。
3.A.imagine B.speak
C.remember D.listen
答案C
解析根据下文的“he has been singing and dancing for the family”可知这是Jayden Hairston的妈妈回忆的事情,故用“记得”符合语境。故选C项。
4.A.attractive B.horrible
C.troublesome D.expensive
答案D
解析根据下文的“there was only one breadwinner”可知此处用“昂贵的”符合语境。故选D项。
5.A.applications B.programmes
C.competitions D.technologies
答案B
解析根据下文的“Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) in New York City”可知此处用“课程”符合语境。故选B项。
6.A.ran over B.broke into
C.set up D.came across
答案D
解析根据上文的Luckily可知此处用“偶遇”符合语境。故选D项。
7.A.convinced B.forced
C.instructed D.forbade
答案A
解析根据上文的“It was a bit far from Yonkers.”可知上下文是转折关系,此处用“说服”符合语境。故选A项。
8.A.friendly B.active
C.selfless D.cautious
答案B
解析根据下文的“He takes singing,dancing,or theatre lessons almost every day after school.”可知,Jayden是非常活跃的。故选B项。
9.A.confident B.modest
C.reasonable D.sensitive
答案A
解析根据下文的“I feel better about myself...”可知,用“有信心的”符合语境。故选A项。
10.A.direct B.normal
C.limited D.broadened
答案C
解析根据上文的“ ,his elementary school in Yonkers didn’t the music instruction he needed.So he begged his parents to sign him up for after-school lessons.”可知,这些孩子在学校接触的艺术指导是有限的。故选C项。
11.A.bridge B.widen
C.break D.deepen
答案A
解析根据“...by offering cheaper online arts classes which most families can .”可知该学校提供的课程“缩小了差距”。故选A项。
12.A.responses B.achievements
C.memory D.attention
答案B
解析根据下文的“Arts train a set of thinking skills those measured by test scores.”可知此处用“成绩”符合语境,achievement和score是同义词复现。故选B项。
13.A.different from B.regardless of
C.similar to D.along with
答案A
解析结合常识可知,艺术训练一套不同于考试成绩的思维技能。故选A项。
14.A.expect B.discover
C.process D.satisfy
答案B
解析根据句意可知,此处用“发现”符合语境,故选B项。
15.A.required B.motivated
C.promised D.reminded
答案B
解析根据上文的“‘When I’m at HSA,I don’t want to leave,’he says.‘It’s made me more .I feel better about myself,’Jayden says.”可知此处用“激励”符合语境。故选B项。
五、语篇填空
New Year paintings are a special art form in Chinese folk culture.The paintings get such a name because they are 1. (most) posted during the Chinese New Year for 2. (decorate) the houses and they are also accepted as a symbol of New Year’s greetings.
New Year paintings appeared around the Tang Dynasty,replacing the previous door pictures and believed to be able to protect the 3. (resident) and drive away ghosts.In the Song Dynasty the New Year paintings 4. (create) on a large scale.5. the printing techniques improving,the content and forms of New Year paintings became various.The development of 6.(they) matured in the Ming and Qing dynasties when the art reached its heyday(全盛期).
There are many 7. (tradition) printing methods of New Year paintings,8. (include) woodblock printing,stone-block printing and so on.9. is reported,woodblock-printed New Year paintings are 10. most popular and interesting ones,according to a recent survey.
答案1.mostly 2.decorating 3.residents 4.were created 5.With 6.them 7.traditional 8.including
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