Unit 3分层跟踪检测(一)Starting out & Understanding ideas
A级 必备知识基础练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.The government requires that large (雕像) with a height of more than 10 meters be managed as major urban construction projects.
2.It is suggested that illegal parking during the rush hour when traffic reaches its (高峰) should be regulated.
3.When you drive a car,you should slow down while approaching (十字路口).
4.She is always (自夸) about how wonderful her children are.
5.The Great Wall has great (门户)which connect the main roads of North China.
6.The pyramids are an eloquent (证明) to the ancient Egyptians’ engineering skills.
7.The road went through several (绿洲) in the desert.
8.These (壁画) have been discoloured with the passage of time.
Ⅱ.单句填空
1.The environmental movement is testimony the widespread feeling of support for nature’s importance.
2.Hainan is expected to be the country’s major gateway the rest of the world,especially Southeast Asia.
3.You must study the contract detail before you sign it.
4.To ensure adequate chances (speak),he registered for classes online.
5.Confidence is in everyone at different levels,and will present itself in ways unique each individual.
6.I was about (go) back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day.
7.She boasted her collection of china.
Ⅲ.单句写作
1.在我们隔壁住着一个外国学生,他似乎已经适应了中国的生活。(完全倒装)
Next door to ours ,who seems to have settled into life in China.
2.当被问到对教学工作的观点时,他说他觉得既有趣又有意义。(过去分词短语作状语)
,he said he found it very interesting and rewarding.
3.他太疲劳,所以他不想和我们一起去。(so...that...)
He is .
4.拥有尽可能多的好朋友是明智的。(as...as...)
It is wise to have .
5.自去年他们两人面对面交流了以后,汤姆就已经向他哥哥让步了。(since)
Tom ever face to face last year.
B级 能力素养提升练
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
Striking Chinese gongs(锣) for 50 years,Liu Zibin,a 70-year-old folk artist in Tianjin Municipality,is eager to introduce the traditional musical instrument used in Chinese opera to more people.
Liu became addicted to Chinese opera in his childhood when his grandfather frequently took him to watch performances.At the age of 13,he joined Hebei bangzi training team.Hebei bangzi is one of the oldest types of Chinese opera in northern China,which became popular in the Qing Dynasty.It is a traditional Chinese opera combining music,vocals,dance and acrobatics(杂技).
“It took me hours to practice the basic skills of gongs,” he said.“This round piece of metal can help performers on the stage to express joy and sorrow when hit by a stick with different rhythms,so I must bear in mind all kinds of rhythms(节奏) for various situations.For example,striking gongs with a quick tempo(速度) can create a tense atmosphere for action scenes.”
In the 1960s and 1970s,the reorganization of opera troupes in Tianjin forced many members to switch their jobs to those in factories.Thanks to Liu’s brilliant skills,he was fortunate enough to go to one of the three biggest Beijing Opera troupes in Tianjin to continue his gong life.
Ten years ago,Liu retired,but he still goes to an opera tea house almost every afternoon to strike the gong for opera performances.In 2006,Hebei bangzi was listed into China’s national intangible cultural heritage.However,he worries about maintaining the art as fewer and fewer youngsters are learning percussion(敲打乐器),especially gongs.“People who strike the gong stay behind the scenes.It is hard for them to gain fame and fortune,” he said.Although many amateurs(业余爱好者) have learned from Liu over the years,some gave up easily.“It’s a bit dull and boring to continuously strike a gong for 40 minutes at the practice stage.It requires patience.Few can bear the hardship,” he said.
Various kinds of Chinese gongs are neatly placed at Liu’s home.He is waiting for more people to take over his career and spread the traditional Chinese art.
1.What can we know about Liu Zibin from the 2nd paragraph
A.His grandfather founded Hebei Opera Troupe.
B.He showed interest in Chinese opera as a child.
C.He was the only one who could strike gongs in the troupe.
D.His grandfather taught him to sing Hebei bangzi.
2.Why did some members of the opera troupes turn to factories in the 1960s and 1970s
A.Because of the reform of the opera troupes.
B.Because no one showed interest in opera then.
C.Because they could earn more money in factories.
D.Because the opera troupe was badly lacking in funds.
3.How old was Liu Zibin when he retired
A.55 years old. B.60 years old.
C.65 years old. D.70 years old.
4.What can we conclude from the text
A.People striking the gong will never become famous.
B.Grasping the skill of striking the gong is not challenging.
C.Liu expects the traditional Chinese art will draw more people’s attention.
D.Hebei bangzi is not the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
B
A couple of weeks ago my parents came to visit me in the southwest of France during my break.As a little surprise for them I planned a trip to a small village in the Pyrenees Mountains called Niaux to see the famous “Grotte de Niaux”.My dad told me so many stories about the famous “grottes” of southern France:Lascaux,Font-de-Gaume and the Cave of Niaux.These caves contain paintings drawn between 17,000 and 11,000 years ago!Advances in science and technology have enabled scientists and historians to date the paintings accurately by carbon dating(碳定年法) and discover the tools with which people used to draw the paintings,as well as the materials they used.My dad studied these caves when he was a college student,but he didn’t have the chance to see one personally.Therefore,I decided to change it!
Many caves that contain prehistoric paintings are no longer accessible to the public.The carbon dioxide that we breathe out and the harsh artificial lights quickly degrade the quality of the paintings,and for many caves,now visitors can only see reconstructions of the original paintings.However,Niaux is an exception.By limiting the number of people allowed in the cave at a time and limiting the artificial lights used to light the paintings,the paintings in Niaux have been well protected so that visitors can see the originals.They were unbelievable!We saw paintings of bison(北美野牛),mountain goats and deer carved on the walls as though they had been done yesterday.They were actually drawn around 14,000 years ago!
Many people believe that these paintings were drawn as part of an almost religious ritual(仪式),while others believe they represent the life experiences of the men and women who lived in these caves many years ago.Maybe we will never know for sure why the paintings were drawn,but one thing is for certain—those cavemen were far better at drawing than I am!
5.Why did the author’s father tell him many stories about the “grottes”
A.The author asked him to do so.
B.It was his father’s duty.
C.His father was interested in them.
D.They weren’t known to the author.
6.What can visitors only see of the original paintings in many caves
A.Shadows. B.Copies.
C.Models. D.Introductions.
7.What makes the paintings in Niaux unbelievable
A.Good protection. B.Great skill.
C.Good quality. D.Dark light.
8.We can know from the text that .
A.this was the second time that the author’s father had visited Niaux
B.visitors don’t know the material used to draw the pictures in Niaux
C.only the carbon dioxide people breathe out degraded the quality of the paintings
D.visitors don’t know clearly why the paintings were drawn
Ⅴ.七选五
For more than 4,000 years,people in Asia have used acupuncture(针灸) to treat illnesses. 1 Studies have shown that acupuncture is useful for different conditions.However,it is not for everyone.If you choose to see an acupuncturist,discuss it with your doctor first and find an expert.
2 It can be used if you have a headache or back pain.Some doctors use acupuncture along with normal treatments for high blood pressure or stress.Doctors have even used acupuncture to stop pain during an operation.
People who practice acupuncture must take courses to learn how to do it correctly. 3 During the treatment,the patient usually lies down and needles(针) are stuck into certain points of his body.There are hundreds of possible points and each one has a certain effect on the body.
Acupuncture needles are made of metal and about as thick as a human hair.They normally go less than 1 cm into the skin.The patient rests for a short time and then the needles are removed.Acupuncture usually doesn’t hurt.There is also a different form of acupuncture called “acupressure” where you don’t need needles. 4
Chinese medicine teaches us that all acupuncture points are located along pathways called meridians(经络).Each of these meridians carries energy,which the Chinese call “qi”,to certain points of the body. 5 They have not found any fact that these pathways of energy are really present.
A.Acupuncture can control pain and sickness.
B.Discuss acupuncture with your family members.
C.Doctors just use their fingers to press the points of the body.
D.Some people feel relaxed after receiving acupuncture treatment.
E.It is part of the ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine.
F.In many places,only doctors are allowed to perform acupuncture.
G.However,doctors today are not sure how acupuncture really works.
分层跟踪检测(一)Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.1.statutes 2.peak 3.crossroads 4.boasting
5.gateways 6.testimony 7.oasis 8.murals
Ⅱ.1.to 2.to 3.in 4.to speak 5.to 6.to go
7.about/of
Ⅲ.1.lives a foreign student 2.Asked for his views about his teaching job 3.so tired that he does not want to go with us
4.as many good friends as we can 5.has given in to his brother;since they had a talk
Ⅳ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇人物传记。文章介绍了70岁的天津市民间艺术家刘子斌。他已经敲了50年的中国锣,刘希望中国传统艺术能吸引更多人的注意。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知,刘子斌从小就对中国戏剧很感兴趣。故选B项。
2.A 推理判断题。根据第四段可知,一些剧团的成员在60年代和70年代之所以转向工厂,是因为剧团的改革。故选A项。
3.B 细节理解题。根据第一段和第五段第一句可知,刘子斌退休时60岁。故选B项。
4.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,刘子斌希望中国传统艺术能吸引更多人的注意。故选C项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是比利牛斯山脉的“尼奥洞穴”中的壁画。
5.C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“My dad studied these caves when he was a college student,but he didn’t have the chance to see one personally.”可知,作者的爸爸上大学时研究过这些洞穴,因此应该是对这些洞穴很感兴趣。故选C项。
6.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The carbon dioxide that we breathe out and the harsh artificial lights quickly degrade the quality of the paintings,and for many caves,now visitors can only see reconstructions of the original paintings.”可知,游客只能在许多洞穴中看到原始绘画的复制品。故选B项。
7.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“By limiting the number of people allowed in the cave at a time and limiting the artificial lights used to light the paintings,the paintings in Niaux have been well protected so that visitors can see the originals.They were unbelievable!”可知,让Niaux的绘画令人难以置信的是它受到了良好的保护。故选A项。
8.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Maybe we will never know for sure why the paintings were drawn,but one thing is for certain—those cavemen were far better at drawing than I am!”可知,从文本中我们可以知道,游客并不清楚为什么画这些画。故选D项。
Ⅴ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种传统的中医治疗方法——针灸。
1.E 根据上文“For more than 4,000 years,people in Asia have used acupuncture to treat illnesses.”和下文“Studies have shown that acupuncture is useful for different conditions.”可知,空处承接上文介绍针灸这一传统治疗方法。故选E项。
2.A 根据下文“It can be used if you have a headache or back pain.Some doctors use acupuncture along with normal treatments for high blood pressure or stress.”可知,本段主要介绍针灸在治疗疼痛方面的作用。故选A项。
3.F 根据上文“People who practice acupuncture must take courses to learn how to do it correctly.”可知,空处进一步解释说明可以从事针灸治疗的人员。故选F项。
4.C 根据上文“There is also a different form of acupuncture called ‘acupressure’ where you don’t need needles.”可知,空处承接上文说明不需要针的针灸如何操作。故选C项。
5.G 根据上文“Each of these meridians carries energy,which the Chinese call ‘qi’,to certain points of the body.”和下文“They have not found any fact that these pathways of energy are really present.”可知,空处和上文形成转折关系,说明医生不确定针灸如何起作用。故选G项。Unit 3分层跟踪检测(二)Using language
A级 必备知识基础练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.The library attracts thousands of (学者) and researchers.
2.The art (系) and the main college are in two separate buildings.
3.The (研究所) derives all its money from foreign investments.
4.As we all know,Mr Wang has made great (成就) in his work and has won respect from his students.
5.Dominique’s teacher says that she (交流) well with the other children.
Ⅱ.单句填空
1.I haven’t heard from Mr Smith he went to Canada three years ago.
2. technology is used to help us,we should not allow it to take over our lives.
3.A small car is big enough for a family of three you need more space for baggage.
4.We students should always manage to spare some time to exercise, busy we are.
5.Last Sunday,while (play)football,he suddenly fell down to the ground,looking in great pain.
6.Because of the heavy traffic,it was already lunch break she got to her office.
7.I am told that it will be at least two weeks my father recovers from his illness.
8.Located the Belt meets the Road,Jiangsu will contribute more to the Belt and Road construction.
9. time went on,Einstein’s theory proved to be correct.
10. we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized,we are not really learning the language.
Ⅲ.句型转换
1.Although she tried her best,Carolina couldn’t get the door open.
→Her best ,Carolina couldn’t get the door open.
2.Immediately they heard the shout for help,they rushed out.
→ they heard the shout for help,they rushed out.
3.Generally speaking,when they are taken according to the directions,the drugs have no side effects.
→Generally speaking, according to the directions,the drugs have no side effects.
4.No matter who you are,I won’t open the door.
→ ,I won’t open the door.
5.The train had hardly left when I got to the station.
→ the train left I got to the station.
B级 能力素养提升练
Ⅳ.阅读理解
(2023山东日照高二期末)
As a student of International Relations and Chinese,I have been living in China for the past three years.Xizang was a region I was eager to travel to but its remoteness and my inability to find the right time to go delayed my journey.After a few e-mails back and forth with my dad in the UK,who doubted my choice,we decided to take a pause in our lives to begin our journey early on the morning of July 3rd.
We started our journey on Saturday morning at Guangzhou Train Station.It was a good thing that we had secured a couple of soft seats as we were about to begin the journey.We started the first part of the journey,admiring the mysterious mountains of south China.The next day it changed quite suddenly to the dry landscape of central-west China as we passed through Shaanxi and Gansu Provinces.That evening we arrived in Qinghai Province,where we hoped for the Xining-Lhasa train.
We were greeted on the train with yogurt.The following afternoon we arrived in Lhasa.Later that day,we started our journey to the Qomolangma base camp by road from Lhasa.Along the way we stopped to admire the beautiful and large river,the beautiful clouds and huge freshwater lake that is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Xizang.All the beauty contributed to making a picturesque countryside Xizang.
About a week later,we arrived at the Qomolangma base camp in the afternoon.We were staying in a guesthouse just next to the base camp and then we headed straight outside to see the wonderful Mt Qomolangma.The tip of the mountain could be seen through clouds,astonishing us with its unbelievable height and wonderful scenery.The clouds cleared away and we watched the sunset over the top of the mountain.Each of us was really impressed by Mt Qomolangma’s magnificence(壮丽).
1.What made the author start a journey to Xizang
A.His strong desire to visit it.
B.His father’s encouragement.
C.His classmate’s advice.
D.His love for remoteness.
2.When did the author get to Qinghai Province
A.On July 3rd.
B.On July 7th.
C.On Saturday morning.
D.On Sunday evening.
3.What does the author think of Mt Qomolangma
A.Large but unattractive. B.High but flat.
C.Impressive and amazing. D.Dangerous and scaring.
4.What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text
A.To describe a high mountain.
B.To introduce a memorable trip.
C.To explain a cultural phenomenon.
D.To recommend a travel destination.
Ⅴ.完形填空
I have learnt a lot about Chinese life and culture and found them very interesting.
First,family life is quite 1 in China from that in the USA.In the USA,many young people 2 home after they finish their education and start working.However,in China,it is 3 for people to live with their parents until they get married.Also,many of my Chinese friends told me that their 4 lived with them and helped take care of them when they were children.It seems that Americans think independence is more important 5 the Chinese think family relationships are more important.
Bargaining is another 6 that I have tried to learn.In the USA,prices are 7 and you can’t ask for a lower price.However in some small Chinese stores and tourist places,you are 8 to bargain.My Chinese friends taught me to ask for 40 percent or 50 percent 9 the original price.If the salesperson doesn’t agree to my price,I should 10 to leave and he might let me come back and sell me the item.It is a skill that you have to 11 if you live in China.
Tipping hasn’t been easier to adjust to.In the USA,many people in the service industry want to get 12 money for serving customers.Tipping is not a part of Chinese culture.Once I tried to tip a taxi driver.He looked a little 13 and refused to take the money.In dinners,perhaps what surprises an American visitor the most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their 14 .Actually,this is a sign of true friendship and politeness.My Chinese friend told me if I didn’t want to eat it,I should just 15 the food in the plate.
1.A.unique B.different
C.private D.harmonious
2.A.come B.build
C.leave D.abandon
3.A.regular B.true
C.common D.usual
4.A.parents B.relatives
C.babysitters D.grandparents
5.A.while B.since C.when D.as
6.A.way B.custom C.lesson D.habit
7.A.made B.agreed
C.charged D.set
8.A.expected B.taught
C.suggested D.required
9.A.up B.away C.off D.on
10.A.promise B.pretend
C.decide D.hope
11.A.tolerate B.understand
C.practise D.consider
12.A.easy B.extra C.pocket D.prize
13.A.excited B.satisfied
C.frightened D.confused
14.A.own B.children
C.neighbors D.guests
15.A.leave B.remain
C.put D.taste
分层跟踪检测(二)Using language
Ⅰ.1.scholars 2.department 3.institute 4.achievements
5.interacts
Ⅱ.1.since 2.Though/Although/While 3.unless
4.however 5.playing 6.when 7.before 8.where 9.As
10.If
Ⅲ.1.as/though she tried 2.As soon as 3.when taken
4.Whoever you are 5.Hardly had;when
Ⅳ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了一次难忘的西藏之旅。
1.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Xizang was a region I was eager to travel to but its remoteness and my inability to find the right time to go delayed my journey.”可知,对游览西藏风景的渴望让作者踏上了西藏之旅。故选A项。
2.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中“We started our journey on Saturday morning at Guangzhou Train Station...The next day...That evening we arrived in Qinghai Province,where we hoped for the Xining-Lhasa train.”可知,作者在周六早上出发,第二天晚上到达青海省。故选D项。
3.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The tip of the mountain could be seen through clouds...mountain.Each of us was really impressed by Mt Qomolangma’s magnificence.”可知,珠穆朗玛峰难以置信的高度和美妙的景色令人惊叹,并且它的壮丽给每个人都留下了深刻的印象。故选C项。
4.B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,作者以第一人称的角度叙述了一次难忘的西藏之旅。由此推知,作者写这篇文章的主要目的是介绍一次难忘的旅行。故选B项。
Ⅴ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国和美国在各种文化方面的差异,从家庭生活、讨价还价和给小费等方面进行了比较。
1.B 结合下文描述美国和中国的家庭生活差异可知,中国的家庭生活和美国的家庭生活十分不同。故选B项。
2.C 下文however表示转折,说明美国的年轻人与中国年轻人一直和父母住到结婚不同,美国的年轻人在完成学业后就会离开家去工作。故选C项。
3.C 结合常识,在中国,和父母住在一起直到结婚,这是很常见的。故选C项。
4.D 根据下文“helped take care of them when they were children”以及常识可知,在中国,孩子小的时候,祖父母会和他们生活在一起并帮着照顾他们。故选D项。
5.A 强调两种情况的对比。美国人认为独立更重要,而中国人认为家庭关系更重要。故选A项。
6.B 结合上文“Bargaining”可知讨价还价是另外一个中国的习俗。故选B项。
7.D 根据下文“you can’t ask for a lower price”可知,在美国,价格是确定好了的,不能讲价。故选D项。
8.A 结合下文“to bargain”可知在一些中国的小商店或旅游的地方,你有望讨价还价。短语be expected to“有望做某事”。故选A项。
9.C 结合下文“the original price”可知此处应用介词off表示“减价,削价”。故选C项。
10.B 结合下文“he might let me come back and sell me the item”可知是假装离开,为了让售货员同意自己的出价,pretend to do sth“假装做某事”。故选B项。
11.C 结合上文“It is a skill”可知skill“技能”应与practise搭配。故选C项。
12.B 结合常识,在美国许多服务行业的人都通过服务顾客来获得额外的钱,即小费。故选B项。
13.D 结合上文“Tipping is not a part of Chinese culture.”可知,小费不是中国的习俗,所以司机看起来有点困惑。故选D项。
14.D 结合上文“Chinese hosts”可知,此处指主人喜欢给客人的盘子里添食物。故选D项。
15.A 结合上文“if I didn’t want to eat it”可知,不想吃食物就把食物留在盘子里。故选A项。Unit 3分层跟踪检测(三)Developing ideas & Writing
A级 必备知识基础练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.Paper cuts used for religious purposes are often found in (寺庙).
2.The musician will also play your favourite pop (曲调,旋律).
3.Cao Yuan,a 25-year-old (天才),is one of the world’s most famous scientists working on graphene(石墨烯) technology.
4.The next (房间) was so dark that they couldn’t see anything at all.
5.The past 40 years have witnessed different means of transport from bicycle (王国) to auto market.
Ⅱ.单句填空
1.The young man’s voice was just an ordinary voice,but he sang tune.
2.By visiting the disaster area,the president hopes to inspire the people (rebuild) their homes.
3.I had an alarming encounter a wild pig.
4.The economic problems of one country often have a great effect the whole world.
5.If a person places money prior anything else,it’s very likely that he could not enjoy the happiness in life.
6.As long as you are determined (lose) weight,you should stick to the new lifestyle.
7.We tend (get) cold winters and warm,dry summers in this part of the country.
8.I hope this will convince you (change) your mind.
Ⅲ.单句写作
1.我第一次到这座小镇就被它的美丽深深吸引了。
,I was deeply attracted by its beauty.
2.21世纪目睹了人类社会的飞速发展。
the high-speed development of human society.
3.既然你已经满十八周岁了,你就应该自己做一些决定。
,you should make some decisions by yourself.
4.我昨天的确给他打电话了,但是他没接。
I yesterday,but he didn’t answer my phone.
5.你放心好了,他会准时来的。
You may he will come on time.
B级 能力素养提升练
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
Leung Long-kong,89,might not be a household name,but people around the world have admired his work,thanks to the award-winning film In the Mood for Love,which features 23 colorful qipao made by Leung.
Starting to make qipao at the age of 13,Leung witnessed the gradual shift of qipao from a dress of ethnic Manchu origins to a Chinese fashion icon(标志).The unique dress,which used to have a straight skirt covering a woman’s body,except for her head,hands and feet,became more form-fitting in the 1950s after it was brought to Hong Kong by a group of Shanghai tailors.
The glory days of qipao in the 1950s and 1960s,Hong Kong faded in a time of mass production of ready-to-wear clothing.“Qipao used to be so popular,” Leung says,adding that the dress was an everyday outfit(装束) among Hong Kong women,from the less well-off to women at the highest levels of society.“Now,nobody is wearing them except on grand and happy occasions.”
With less than 10 senior qipao tailors left in Hong Kong,young designers are trying to figure out a way to pass on the legacy.Fashion designer Mary Yu,41,set up her own qipao brand in 2016.Yu says,“I felt I should tap into Chinese culture.After a period of wearing Chanel all the time,there will be a day when one looks back to traditional Chinese culture,whose elegance has been inherited(继承) for thousands of years.It is about finding the stuff that exists in your genes and suits you best.”
In the constantly developing fashion industry,qipao is catching up with the times.Zippers,digital print patterns and new materials have been introduced.Bolder ideas like 3D printed qipao have also become a reality.
1.What was Leung’s contribution to the film
A.He directed and starred in it.
B.He made qipao for it.
C.His name helped promote it.
D.His story inspired it.
2.What can we learn about qipao in its glory days
A.It was less form-fitting.
B.It was designed for special occasions.
C.It was mass-produced.
D.It was popular with different classes.
3.What does Yu value most when designing qipao
A.Assistance from senior tailors.
B.Traditional elements.
C.Cooperation with famous brands.
D.Latest technologies.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Tailoring an Icon
B.Leung Long-kong:A Model Craftsman
C.Rising to Popularity
D.Qipao:A New Trend among Youngsters
B
While the arts can’t stop virus or the social unrest we see in the world today,they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos.The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.
We often experience works of art as something that’s pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort.Great art often shows us contradictions and crises,and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决).Through our understanding of art,we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges.In understanding extremes of contrast,we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.
Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos.He composed his Symphony No.9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced.The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere,from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to Joy(欢乐颂).Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only frees him from his personal struggles,but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.
Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposing forces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today’s competitive and uncertain environment.An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.
5.What value does art have beyond pleasing people’s senses
A.It brings people inner peace.
B.It contributes to problem-solving.
C.It reduces the possibility of crises.
D.It deepens understanding of music.
6.What can we learn about Beethoven’s Symphony No.9
A.It celebrates freedom and unity.
B.It aims to show crises and chaos.
C.It opens with Schiller’s Ode to Joy.
D.It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.
7.What is the author’s suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces
A.Leaving things as they are.
B.Making a choice between them.
C.Separating them from each other.
D.Engaging them in a conversation.
8.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A.How time changes art
B.Essentials of Symphony No.9
C.Moving artfully through crises
D.Joy in the eyes of Beethoven
C
Meeting people from another culture can be difficult.From the beginning,people may send the wrong signal.Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.
Different cultures emphasize the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree.For example,business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust.Even with people at work,it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”,usually over a glass of tea,before they do any job.In many European countries—like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.
Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion;instead there was an uncomfortable silence.The people present just stared at me and smiled.After getting to know their ways better,I realized that they thought I was talking too much.In my own culture,we express meaning mainly through words,but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.
Even within Northern Europe,cultural differences can cause serious problems.Certainly,English and German cultures share similar values;however,Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly.We think that they are rude.In fact,this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.
People from different parts of the world have different values,and sometimes these values are quite against each other.However,if we can understand them better,a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance to us to learn from each other.
9.In some countries,eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to .
A.develop closer relations
B.share the same culture
C.get to know each other
D.keep each other company
10.The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that .
A.the English prefer to make long speeches
B.too many words are of no use
C.people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature
D.even talk and silence can be culturally different
11.According to the text,how can people from different cultures understand each other better
A.By sharing different ways of life.
B.By accepting different habits.
C.By recognizing different values.
D.By speaking each other’s languages.
12.What would be the best title for the text
A.Multicultural Environment.
B.Cross-Cultural Differences.
C.How to Understand Each Other.
D.How to Build Up a Relationship.
Ⅴ.应用文写作
假定你是李华,你的英国好友Philip发邮件说他打算假期到中国旅行,请你帮忙推荐一处有代表性的旅游胜地。请你用英语给他写一封邮件,向他推荐云南丽江。内容要点如下:
1.表示欢迎;
2.介绍丽江;
3.期待他的到来。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.请在相应位置作答。
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分层跟踪检测(三)Developing ideas & Writing
Ⅰ.1.temples 2.tunes 3.genius 4.chamber 5.kingdom
Ⅱ.1.in 2.to rebuild 3.with 4.on 5.to 6.to lose 7.to get 8.to change
Ⅲ.1.The first time I arrived in the small town 2.The 21st century witnessed/saw 3.Now that you have been eighteen years old 4.did call him 5.rely on it that
Ⅳ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章通过两个制作旗袍的手艺人介绍了旗袍与时俱进的发展历程。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段可知,Leung Long-kong对这部电影的贡献是他为电影做了旗袍。故选B项。
2.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The glory days of qipao in the 1950s and 1960s,Hong Kong faded in a time of mass production of ready-to-wear clothing.‘Qipao used to be so popular,’ Leung says,adding that the dress was an everyday outfit among Hong Kong women,from the less well-off to women at the highest levels of society.”可知,我们可以从旗袍的光辉岁月中了解到旗袍在不同的阶层中都很受欢迎。故选D项。
3.B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Fashion designer Mary Yu,41,set up her own qipao brand in 2016.Yu says,‘I felt I should tap into Chinese culture.After a period of wearing Chanel all the time,there will be a day when one looks back to traditional Chinese culture,whose elegance has been inherited for thousands of years.It is about finding the stuff that exists in your genes and suits you best.’”可知,在设计旗袍时,Yu最看重的是传统元素。故选B项。
4.A 标题归纳题。根据最后一段中的“In the constantly developing fashion industry,qipao is catching up with the times.”,以及短文通过两个制作旗袍的手艺人介绍了旗袍与时俱进的发展历程可知,短文的最佳标题为A项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了艺术为我们提供了应对危机和冲突的创造性思路。
5.B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Great art often shows us contradictions and crises,and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions.”可知,理解艺术有助于现实中问题的解决。故选B项。
6.A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere,from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to Joy.” 可知,贝多芬的《第九交响曲》歌颂的主题是自由与团结。故选A项。
7.D 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposing forces.”可推断,作者对于处理冲突各方的建议是让各方进行对话、交流。故选D项。
8.C 最佳标题题。根据全文内容可知,文章主要介绍的是理解艺术对于应对现实危机与冲突的启示。故选C项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章讲述的是不同国家之间不同的文化差异。
9.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In many European countries—like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.”可知,在饭店吃饭是为了建立良好的人与人之间的关系。故选A项。
10.D 细节理解题。根据第三段的中心句“Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.”可知答案选D项。
11.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“However,if we can understand them better,a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance to us to learn from each other.”可知,学会认可对方的价值观就可以了。故选C项。
12.B 最佳标题题。文章讲述的是不同国家之间存在的不同的文化差异。故选B项。
Ⅴ.
Dear Philip,
I’m very glad to hear that you are coming to China this summer holiday.You will be warmly welcomed.There are lots of famous places of interest in China for you to visit,for example,the Old Town of Lijiang,Yueyang Tower,the West Lake and so on.
Take the Old Town of Lijiang for example.Located in Yunnan Province,the Old Town of Lijiang was built about 800 years ago during the Southern Song Dynasty.Owing to its unique ethnic culture and urban layout,this old town(including Baisha and Shuhe housing clusters) was enlisted to be one of World Cultural Heritage in 1997.
It is now regarded as one of the most important tourist spots in our country or even in the world.It is really worth your visit.
I’m looking forward to your coming.
Best wishes to you!
Yours,
Li Hua
