作业练习
课程基本信息
学科 英语 年级 高二年级 学期 春季
课题 A Short History of Western Painting
作业练习
课后探索 Choose a painting from the auction to make a brief introduction from the following aspects: Who was the painter In which period was the painting created What was the aim of the painters during that period What were the characteristics of the painting How do you feel about it 阅读理解 A The following 4 famous paintings—from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece—have stood the test of time. The Arnolfini Portrait The Arnolfini Portrait of Jan van Eyck, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth century society, through van Eyck's heavy use of symbolism—while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties. The Starry Night Vincent Willem van Gogh painted The Starry Night, an oil on canvas (帆布), a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12 month stay at the mental hospital near Saint Rémy de Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh's most famous works. The Harvesters The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly emerged within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919. Guernica Guernica, a large black and white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title “Guernica” refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid. 1.Which of the following paintings was produced earliest A.Guernica. B.The Harvesters. C.The Starry Night. D.The Arnolfini Portrait. 2.Who created the painting describing the harvest season A.Pieter Bruegel the Elder. B.Vincent Willem van Gogh. C.Jan van Eyck. D.Pablo Picasso. 3.What do we know about the painting The Starry Night A.It was painted on wood in oils. B.It described the painter's life in hospital. C.It wasn't widely recognized before 1941. D.It was given away to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City by a collector. B Gong Linna, renowned Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods into practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23. The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion (暗指) to the classical poem Li Sao, “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low. ” “It's arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots, ” says Gong. To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist (民族音乐学家), Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to deliberate over her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music. Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The children's passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, “When singing, they are completely lost in the music. Music brings light and richness to one's world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music. ” Lu Yueming, instructor of the school's art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept Gong's instructions in mind. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music. ” “Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them, ” said Lao Luo, Gong's husband proudly. “It's a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture. ” With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence. 4.Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert A.Because Gong is a renowned Chinese musician. B.Because people are expected to search for their roots. C.Because Gong's music teaching method is practical. D.Because Gong wants to deliberate over her music teaching methods. 5.What should the popularization of Chinese music depend on according to Gong A.Music academies. B.The support of the government. C.Primary and secondary schools. D.Famous musicians across the country. 6.What is Gong's future plan for music A.She will train more children to study abroad. B.She will give more concerts to promote Chinese music. C.She will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music. D.She will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems. 7.What's the best title of the passage A.Creating Music Helps Cultural Confidence B.Gong Linna—My Dramatist C.Music Education Gets New Voice D.The Development and Instruments of Chinese Music III. 完形填空 My interest in Chinese Kunqu opera began when I was eleven or twelve just about the age when one can first fall in love with words and start ____8____ them. At first, my interest was literary. I ____9____ the imaginative language. I copied my favorite words into a notebook. Then I started ____10____ the rhymes and tones (押韵和腔调)and appreciating the musicality. I ____11____ that Kunqu is not only what’s written-it is also the melody (曲调) the dance moves, the dresses. ___12___ I grew up in a northern town with no Kunqu performances, I never imagined I could learn and perform it myself, until I ___13___ Saturday classes with teachers from the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre. I was ___14__ and often got up before 5 am. to go to class. My __15___ started with the basics, like bow to stand and walk onstage. I understood then that the many constraints (约束) of the form are the only way to artistic ___16___. Performers put in so much effort to show how seemingly ___17___ they are onstage. As I continue ___18___ Kunqu after moving to the United States for college. I am ___19___ to see how this ancient art form has mixed with my studies and creations in modern art and poetry. When people ask me why Kunqu is connected to my ___20___ and to the Western art world today. I say that Kunqu’s values and influences will never ___21___. Kunqu has a magical power which means I’m not ___22___ to step into different art forms. Thanks to this cultural heritage, I know I have a home within. 8.A.creating B.collecting C.discussing D.dominating 9.A.enjoyed B.enhanced C.forgot D.developed 10.A.doubting B.changing C.noticing D.polishing 11.A.forecasted B.remembered C.hoped D.understood 12.A.Although B.Since C.If D.Unless 13.A.attended B.missed C.canceled D.taught 14.A.strong-willed B.warm-hearted C.absent-minded D.bad-tempered 15.A.fault B.panic C.research D.training 16.A.infection B.perfection C.reflection D.rejection 17.A.helpless B.careless C.selfless D.effortless 18.A.practicing B.watching C.directing D.suspecting 19.A.ashamed B.devoted C.pleased D.embarrassed 20.A.wish B.route C.life D.family 21.A.speak up B.run out C.break down D.fade away 22.A.available B.afraid C.ready D.proud IV. 语法填空 With time _____23____(go) by, styles in Western art have changed a lot. During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was _______24______(represent) religious themes. But it was _____25____(evidence) that ideas changed when painters began to paint in a more realistic way. People in the Renaissance adopted a more humanistic attitude _______26_____ life. During this period, rich people paid famous artists to paint pictures of themselves, their houses and _____27______(possess) as well as their activities and achievements. _____28____ coincidence, oil paints were also developed. From the late 19th century, the Impressionists _____29____ paintings were thought ridiculous drew _____30____(quick) to show how light and shadow fell on objects. Today, they _____31____(accept) as the beginning of modern art. On the one hand, some modern art is abstract, but on ______32______ other hand, some is realistic. It is not easy to predict the painting styles in the future. 答案 The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance, is one of the most famous artworks in the pleted around 1506, it is a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, an Italian noblewoman. The painting’s enigmatic smile and attractive gaze have intrigued viewers for centuries. Today, the Mona Lisa is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris behind bulletproof glass, where thousands of people visit it every day. The painter Leonardo da Vinci was widely regarded as an example of “Renaissance man” and one of the greatest geniuses in history. During the Renaissance, painters increasingly shifted from religious theme to people and the world. They adopted a more humanistic attitude to life. I am attracted by the amazing masterpiece The Mona Lisa which showed Leonardo da Vinci’s unparalleled skills. The Mona Lisa’s subtle use of light, meticulous details, and atmospheric perspective impress me a lot. 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.C 8—12 BACDB 13—17 AADBD 18-22 ACCDB 23 going 24 to represent 25 evident 26 to/towards 27 possession 28 By 29 whose 30 quickly 31are accepted 32 the