Unit 4 Amazing art
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共17.5分)
A
FAMOUS CHINESE PAINTINGS,
ARTISTIC TREASURES
With thousands of years of continuous history,China is one of the most culturally unique nations.Over many centuries,Chinese artists have created paintings that are now in the hearts of more than a billion people.
Nymph of the Luo River—Gu Kaizhi
Legend has it that Cao Zhi,a prince of the state of Cao Wei,fell in love with the governor’s daughter.However,she married his brother,Cao Pi,and the prince became upset.Later,he composed an emotional poem about the love between the mythical goddess and a common person.In the 4th century,Gu Kaizhi,a Chinese artist,was moved by the story and illustrated the poem.
Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers—Zhou Fang
During the Tang Dynasty,China had a prosperous economy and flourishing culture.In this period,the genre of “beautiful women painting” enjoyed popularity.Coming from a noble background, Zhou Fang,a Chinese artist,created artworks in this genre.In his painting,the ladies stand as though they are fashion models,but one of them is entertaining herself by teasing a cute dog.
Along the River During the Qingming Festival—Zhang Zeduan
Zhang Zeduan depicted the landscape in his work Along the River During the Qingming Festival.However,instead of concentrating on the vastness of nature,he captured the daily life of the people in Bianjing,present-day Kaifeng.His work shows much about life in the Northern Song Dynasty.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng
Not only did officials and scholars enjoy listening to music,but they also found pleasure in depicting nature.One such painter was Wang Ximeng.He was a prodigy.Wang Ximeng painted A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains when he was only seventeen years old.He died several years later,but he left one of the largest and most beautiful paintings in Chinese history.
( )1.Where do you think this passage is taken from
[A] A novel.
[B] A travel journal.
[C] A magazine.
[D] A book review.
( )2.What can we learn from this passage
[A] Wang Ximeng created his masterpiece in his teens.
[B] Nymph of the Luo River is a poem written by Cao Zhi.
[C] Zhou Fang painted fashion models in his painting.
[D] Zhang Zeduan’s painting describes the daily life of officials.
( )3.Which is your best choice if you want to enjoy a painting with the beauty of nature
[A] Nymph of the Luo River.
[B] A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains.
[C] Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers.
[D] Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
B
Instead of throwing the pits (核) or nuts after eating fruit like many people,inheritors of nut-carving will collect them and turn them into artworks.
“One nut,ranging from 0.8 to 6 centimetres,can be shaped into delicate earrings,buttons,
seals,etc,” said Tan Wanhai,an inheritor of Weifang nut-carving.
Weifang nut-carving can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty,during which a retired royal craftsman Wang Dayan spread the skill to the locals in Shandong Province.Craftsmen back then often used peach pits to display their artistic skills.Due to the demanding carving skills and its rich artistic content including many different elements,Weifang nut-carving was listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage as early as 2008.
Tan has studied the nut-carving for many years and has created many nut-carvings along the way.Yet,the craftsman also admitted that the journey of bringing this kind of masterpiece to life is not all smooth sailing.“Unlike some pits like olive pits whose surfaces are flat,each peach pit has a unique texture like fingerprints,”Tan said,adding that craftsmen should have the capability to trace each peach pit carefully to plan their artwork besides the carving technique itself.
Also,craftsmen need to have a wide foundation of knowledge when it comes to carving nuts.According to Tan,they have to master skills in painting,seal-carving and calligraphy from many traditional cultures.Sometimes,to better depict classic folktales or legends in their artworks,they need to read many books to prepare themselves.
It is this kind of dedication that Tan and others possess that allows Weifang nut-carving to thrive when many traditional skills are gradually disappearing.“In recent years,Weifang nut-carving artworks have been increasingly welcomed by people in China for their inventive layouts and novel ideas,”Tan said.This popularity,in turn,has also attracted many people to learn the skill of nut-carving and even become inheritors to pass it down.
( )4.What can we know about Weifang nut-carving
[A] It dates back to the Ming Dynasty.
[B] It can transform a nut into different shapes.
[C] It was invented by a retired royal craftsman.
[D] It was first nationally recognised recently.
( )5.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “depict” in
Paragraph 5
[A] Tell. [B] Understand.
[C] Review. [D] Create.
( )6.What are Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5 mainly about
[A] The cultural significance of nut-carving.
[B] The reasons why nut-carvings are valuable.
[C] The skills required for nut-carving craftsmen.
[D] The difficulties craftsmen have when creating nut-carvings.
( )7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] Seeds of Art:Nut-carving
[B] Art Originating from Life
[C] Beauty of Nut-carving
[D] Devoted Contemporary Inheritors
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2025·八省联考)
Join the Friends and find the place
that’s right for you
·Who are the Friends of the University Art Museum
Friends are our neighbors from the local communities and beyond.They are families,
students,scholars,and alumni (校友).1. .Friends are united by a shared love for the arts and for the university,and by a desire to be part of a cultural community.Friends are interested and active in the life of the Art Museum.Friends are art lovers—just like you.
·2.
As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support to help sustain the continued excellence and diversity of the Museum’s educational programs.By joining the Friends,you help to guarantee that the Museum remains a welcoming place of shared enrichment for all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.
·What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy
3. .When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,you also become part of a great tradition.Not only will you be actively participating in the life of the Museum,
but you also will receive special opportunities to share your love of art with other like-minded individuals.4. ,and they get invitations to exhibition openings,lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings.
·How do I join the Friends
Becoming a Friend is easy.5. ,return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately.If you prefer,you may join online at artmuseum.edu/support/become-a-member,or when you visit the Museum Store.
A.Why does membership matter
B.How can I learn about the Friends
C.Simply complete the membership form
D.You can then see the full range of Friends benefits
E.Friends membership is your entry to many opportunities
F.Friends receive a subscription to the Museum’s quarterly magazine
G.Friends are people of all ages,interests,abilities,and cultural backgrounds
Ⅲ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
At school,art class is fun.We 1 with different techniques and generally get creative.
However,a field trip to an art gallery is often 2 .Last year my art teacher organised a trip to an art exhibition.The gallery was full of older people,who obviously didn’t want to be with
3 students.We all got 4 and couldn’t stop chatting.Our teacher was getting 5 and kept telling us to be quiet.
The next day we complained to our teacher about the 6 of activities for teens at art galleries.She 7 that a visit should be both educational and fun.That was when I decided to go online and look for art galleries that have special 8 for teens.Eventually,I 9 to find a huge range of activities and proposed some to my teacher.
I also used the 10 to learn about artists.Recently,I found a contemporary artist called Bailey.I’ve 11 seen artists who combine different techniques,but Bailey is totally different.He does unique illustrations with 12 household objects such as umbrellas,
headphones and even cookies.His art is simple,but it makes you see things 13 .For example,he notices that a flower is similar to a mop (拖把) and puts this 14 into life by drawing a little man with a real flower mop.It’s really 15 ! I hope I’ll be able to go to an exhibition of his work in the future.
( )1.[A] deal [B] start
[C] struggle [D] experiment
( )2.[A] disappointing [B] challenging
[C] exciting [D] interesting
( )3.[A] noisy [B] careless
[C] attentive [D] creative
( )4.[A] annoyed [B] bored
[C] lost [D] worried
( )5.[A] weak [B] sensitive
[C] stressed [D] tired
( )6.[A] lack [B] theme
[C] result [D] schedule
( )7.[A] announced [B] demanded
[C] suggested [D] agreed
( )8.[A] gifts [B] prices
[C] paintings [D] events
( )9.[A] happened [B] determined
[C] managed [D] expected
( )10.[A] activity [B] Internet
[C] trip [D] exhibition
( )11.[A] already [B] never
[C] merely [D] obviously
( )12.[A] useful [B] fancy
[C] suitable [D] ordinary
( )13.[A] clearly [B] directly
[C] differently [D] critically
( )14.[A] design [B] idea
[C] plant [D] tool
( )15.[A] abstract [B] amusing
[C] strange [D] practical
Unit 4 Amazing art
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共17.5分)
A
FAMOUS CHINESE PAINTINGS,
ARTISTIC TREASURES
With thousands of years of continuous history,China is one of the most culturally unique nations.Over many centuries,Chinese artists have created paintings that are now in the hearts of more than a billion people.
Nymph of the Luo River—Gu Kaizhi
Legend has it that Cao Zhi,a prince of the state of Cao Wei,fell in love with the governor’s daughter.However,she married his brother,Cao Pi,and the prince became upset.Later,he composed an emotional poem about the love between the mythical goddess and a common person.In the 4th century,Gu Kaizhi,a Chinese artist,was moved by the story and illustrated the poem.
Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers—Zhou Fang
During the Tang Dynasty,China had a prosperous economy and flourishing culture.In this period,the genre of “beautiful women painting” enjoyed popularity.Coming from a noble background, Zhou Fang,a Chinese artist,created artworks in this genre.In his painting,the ladies stand as though they are fashion models,but one of them is entertaining herself by teasing a cute dog.
Along the River During the Qingming Festival—Zhang Zeduan
Zhang Zeduan depicted the landscape in his work Along the River During the Qingming Festival.However,instead of concentrating on the vastness of nature,he captured the daily life of the people in Bianjing,present-day Kaifeng.His work shows much about life in the Northern Song Dynasty.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng
Not only did officials and scholars enjoy listening to music,but they also found pleasure in depicting nature.One such painter was Wang Ximeng.He was a prodigy.Wang Ximeng painted A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains when he was only seventeen years old.He died several years later,but he left one of the largest and most beautiful paintings in Chinese history.
[语篇导读]本文是说明文。文章介绍了四幅中国古代画家创作的知名绘画作品。
( )1.Where do you think this passage is taken from
[A] A novel.
[B] A travel journal.
[C] A magazine.
[D] A book review.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容以及下文可知,文章主要介绍了中国古代画家创作的绘画作品,所以本文最有可能出自一本和艺术相关的杂志。故选C。
( )2.What can we learn from this passage
[A] Wang Ximeng created his masterpiece in his teens.
[B] Nymph of the Luo River is a poem written by Cao Zhi.
[C] Zhou Fang painted fashion models in his painting.
[D] Zhang Zeduan’s painting describes the daily life of officials.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Nymph of the Luo River—Gu Kaizhi部分中的最后两句可知,《洛神赋图》实际上是顾恺之根据曹植的诗《洛神赋》所作的一幅画,所以B项不正确;根据Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers—Zhou Fang部分中的最后一句可知,周昉的画里面画的并不是时装模特,所以C项不正确;根据Along the River During the Qingming Festival—Zhang Zeduan部分中的第二句可知,张择端在《清明上河图》里面描绘的并不是官员们的日常生活,而是普通老百姓的日常生活,所以D项不正确;根据A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng部分中的倒数第二句可知,王希孟在十七岁时就完成了他的杰作,所以A项正确。故选A。
( )3.Which is your best choice if you want to enjoy a painting with the beauty of nature
[A] Nymph of the Luo River.
[B] A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains.
[C] Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers.
[D] Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng部分中的内容可知,《千里江山图》描绘了大自然的美景,所以如果你想欣赏大自然的美景,这幅画是最佳选择。故选B。
B
Instead of throwing the pits (核) or nuts after eating fruit like many people,inheritors of nut-carving will collect them and turn them into artworks.
“One nut,ranging from 0.8 to 6 centimetres,can be shaped into delicate earrings,buttons,
seals,etc,” said Tan Wanhai,an inheritor of Weifang nut-carving.
Weifang nut-carving can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty,during which a retired royal craftsman Wang Dayan spread the skill to the locals in Shandong Province.Craftsmen back then often used peach pits to display their artistic skills.Due to the demanding carving skills and its rich artistic content including many different elements,Weifang nut-carving was listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage as early as 2008.
Tan has studied the nut-carving for many years and has created many nut-carvings along the way.Yet,the craftsman also admitted that the journey of bringing this kind of masterpiece to life is not all smooth sailing.“Unlike some pits like olive pits whose surfaces are flat,each peach pit has a unique texture like fingerprints,”Tan said,adding that craftsmen should have the capability to trace each peach pit carefully to plan their artwork besides the carving technique itself.
Also,craftsmen need to have a wide foundation of knowledge when it comes to carving nuts.According to Tan,they have to master skills in painting,seal-carving and calligraphy from many traditional cultures.Sometimes,to better depict classic folktales or legends in their artworks,they need to read many books to prepare themselves.
It is this kind of dedication that Tan and others possess that allows Weifang nut-carving to thrive when many traditional skills are gradually disappearing.“In recent years,Weifang nut-carving artworks have been increasingly welcomed by people in China for their inventive layouts and novel ideas,”Tan said.This popularity,in turn,has also attracted many people to learn the skill of nut-carving and even become inheritors to pass it down.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章介绍了潍坊核雕技艺的历史及其传承人谈万海对这门艺术的诠释。
( )4.What can we know about Weifang nut-carving
[A] It dates back to the Ming Dynasty.
[B] It can transform a nut into different shapes.
[C] It was invented by a retired royal craftsman.
[D] It was first nationally recognised recently.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,潍坊核雕可以把一个核变成不同的样子。故选B。
( )5.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “depict” in
Paragraph 5
[A] Tell. [B] Understand.
[C] Review. [D] Create.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词后文“classic folktales or legends...to prepare themselves”可知,工匠需要阅读很多书籍来让自己做好准备,才能更好地在作品中描绘经典的民间故事或传说,故画线词的意思是“描绘,讲述”。故选A。
( )6.What are Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5 mainly about
[A] The cultural significance of nut-carving.
[B] The reasons why nut-carvings are valuable.
[C] The skills required for nut-carving craftsmen.
[D] The difficulties craftsmen have when creating nut-carvings.
【答案】 C
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第四段以及第五段内容可知,第四段和第五段主要讲的是核雕工匠所需要的技能。故选C。
( )7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] Seeds of Art:Nut-carving
[B] Art Originating from Life
[C] Beauty of Nut-carving
[D] Devoted Contemporary Inheritors
【答案】 A
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第一段内容并结合全文可知,文章主要介绍了潍坊核雕技艺的历史及其传承人谈万海对这门艺术的诠释。因此A项最适合作文章标题。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2025·八省联考)
Join the Friends and find the place
that’s right for you
·Who are the Friends of the University Art Museum
Friends are our neighbors from the local communities and beyond.They are families,
students,scholars,and alumni (校友).1. .Friends are united by a shared love for the arts and for the university,and by a desire to be part of a cultural community.Friends are interested and active in the life of the Art Museum.Friends are art lovers—just like you.
·2.
As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support to help sustain the continued excellence and diversity of the Museum’s educational programs.By joining the Friends,you help to guarantee that the Museum remains a welcoming place of shared enrichment for all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.
·What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy
3. .When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,you also become part of a great tradition.Not only will you be actively participating in the life of the Museum,
but you also will receive special opportunities to share your love of art with other like-minded individuals.4. ,and they get invitations to exhibition openings,lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings.
·How do I join the Friends
Becoming a Friend is easy.5. ,return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately.If you prefer,you may join online at artmuseum.edu/support/become-a-member,or when you visit the Museum Store.
A.Why does membership matter
B.How can I learn about the Friends
C.Simply complete the membership form
D.You can then see the full range of Friends benefits
E.Friends membership is your entry to many opportunities
F.Friends receive a subscription to the Museum’s quarterly magazine
G.Friends are people of all ages,interests,abilities,and cultural backgrounds
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了大学艺术博物馆之友的成员构成、会员身份的重要性、成为会员的好处及加入方式,并鼓励公众参与。
1.【答案】 G
【解析】 由上文“Friends are our neighbors from the local communities and beyond.They are families,students,scholars,and alumni (校友).”可知,上文介绍了大学艺术博物馆之友的成员构成,强调其成员身份的多样性。选项G能承接上文,进一步说明了成员身份的多样性,符合题意。故选G。
2.【答案】 A
【解析】 由下文“As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support...all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.”可知,空处需要一个问句来引出会员身份的重要性。选项A提出了会员身份重要性的问题,符合题意。故选A。
3.【答案】 E
【解析】 该空是对“What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy ”这一问题的回答。下文“When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,you also become part of a great tradition...with other like-minded individuals.”进一步说明会员享有的各种好处。选项E与下文逻辑一致,概述会员可以拥有许多机会,符合题意。故选E。
4.【答案】 F
【解析】 由上文“Not only will you be actively participating in...share your love of art with other like-minded individuals.”及下文“and they get invitations to exhibition openings,
lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings”可知,空处需要一个句子来列举会员所享有的好处。选项F具体提到了会员可以收到博物馆的季刊杂志,能承上启下,符合题意。故选F。
5.【答案】 C
【解析】 由上文“How do I join the Friends ”及下文“return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately”可知,空处需要一个句子来介绍加入Friends的方式。选项C提出完成会员申请表,且C选项中的the membership form与下文的it相对应,符合题意。故选C。
Ⅲ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
At school,art class is fun.We 1 with different techniques and generally get creative.
However,a field trip to an art gallery is often 2 .Last year my art teacher organised a trip to an art exhibition.The gallery was full of older people,who obviously didn’t want to be with
3 students.We all got 4 and couldn’t stop chatting.Our teacher was getting 5 and kept telling us to be quiet.
The next day we complained to our teacher about the 6 of activities for teens at art galleries.She 7 that a visit should be both educational and fun.That was when I decided to go online and look for art galleries that have special 8 for teens.Eventually,I 9 to find a huge range of activities and proposed some to my teacher.
I also used the 10 to learn about artists.Recently,I found a contemporary artist called Bailey.I’ve 11 seen artists who combine different techniques,but Bailey is totally different.He does unique illustrations with 12 household objects such as umbrellas,
headphones and even cookies.His art is simple,but it makes you see things 13 .For example,he notices that a flower is similar to a mop (拖把) and puts this 14 into life by drawing a little man with a real flower mop.It’s really 15 ! I hope I’ll be able to go to an exhibition of his work in the future.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章以一次不愉快的艺术画廊参观经历为切入点,讲述了作者寻找适合青少年的艺术展,并且发现了自己心仪的当代艺术家的故事。
( )1.[A] deal [B] start
[C] struggle [D] experiment
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据句意可知,在美术课上,“我们”尝试不同的技巧,慢慢变得有创造力。experiment with意为“尝试……”。故选D。
( )2.[A] disappointing [B] challenging
[C] exciting [D] interesting
【答案】 A
【解析】 此句中的However 表转折,前文说美术课很有趣,后文应为负面感彩,根据下文“我们”去艺术画廊的经历可知,此处应该是令人失望的(disappointing)。故选A。
( )3.[A] noisy [B] careless
[C] attentive [D] creative
【答案】 A
【解析】 结合下文可知,“我们”一直在聊天,老师也在制止“我们”,所以应该是吵闹的(noisy)学生们。故选A。
( )4.[A] annoyed [B] bored
[C] lost [D] worried
【答案】 B
【解析】 因为无聊(bored),所以“我们”一直在聊天。故选B。
( )5.[A] weak [B] sensitive
[C] stressed [D] tired
【答案】 C
【解析】 老师看到“我们”在艺术画廊聊天,担心影响其他人,所以感到有压力(stressed),一直在告诉“我们”保持安静。故选C。
( )6.[A] lack [B] theme
[C] result [D] schedule
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“That was when I decided...for teens.”可知,“我”上网寻找有特殊青少年活动的艺术画廊,因此“我们”抱怨的应该是艺术画廊缺少(lack)青少年活动。故选A。
( )7.[A] announced [B] demanded
[C] suggested [D] agreed
【答案】 D
【解析】 “我们”向老师抱怨,老师赞同(agreed)参观活动应该兼顾教育性和趣味性,对应接下来“我”上网去寻找有特殊青少年活动的艺术画廊并推荐给老师。故选D。
( )8.[A] gifts [B] prices
[C] paintings [D] events
【答案】 D
【解析】 此处对应本段首句,“我们”抱怨艺术画廊缺少青少年活动,因此“我”上网寻找有特殊青少年活动(events)的艺术画廊。故选D。
( )9.[A] happened [B] determined
[C] managed [D] expected
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“proposed some to my teacher”可知,“我”成功(managed)找到了很多活动, 并且向老师推荐了一些。故选C。
( )10.[A] activity [B] Internet
[C] trip [D] exhibition
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文中的“I decided to go online and look for...for teens”可知,此处指“我”也用网络(Internet)了解艺术家。故选B。
( )11.[A] already [B] never
[C] merely [D] obviously
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据本空所在句后半句“but Bailey is totally different”可知,“我”之前已经(already)见过运用各种技术创造艺术品的艺术家,但Bailey完全不一样。故选A。
( )12.[A] useful [B] fancy
[C] suitable [D] ordinary
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“household objects such as umbrellas,headphones and even cookies”以及下一句中的“His art is simple”可知,Bailey是将普通的(ordinary)物品做成艺术品。故选D。
( )13.[A] clearly [B] directly
[C] differently [D] critically
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“His art is simple,but”可知,此处出现转折,结合下文对Bailey的作品的举例可知,他的作品虽然简单,但会让你从不一样(differently)的角度看待事物。故选C。
( )14.[A] design [B] idea
[C] plant [D] tool
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据句意可知,他注意到一朵花很像一个拖把,就把这个想法(idea)付诸实践。故选B。
( )15.[A] abstract [B] amusing
[C] strange [D] practical
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文对Bailey的作品的描述可知,这个艺术家的画是很有趣的(amusing)。故选B。
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Unit 4 Amazing art
题组训练
(限时35分钟 总分45分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共17.5分)
A
FAMOUS CHINESE PAINTINGS,
ARTISTIC TREASURES
With thousands of years of continuous history,China is one of the most culturally unique nations.Over many centuries,Chinese artists have created paintings that are now in the hearts of more than a billion people.
Nymph of the Luo River—Gu Kaizhi
Legend has it that Cao Zhi,a prince of the state of Cao Wei,fell in love with the governor’s daughter.However,she married his brother,Cao Pi,and the prince became upset.Later,he composed an emotional poem about the love between the mythical goddess and a common person.In the 4th century,
Gu Kaizhi,a Chinese artist,was moved by the story and illustrated the poem.
Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers—Zhou Fang
During the Tang Dynasty,China had a prosperous economy and flourishing culture.In this period,the genre of “beautiful women painting” enjoyed popularity.Coming from a noble background, Zhou Fang,a Chinese artist,created artworks in this genre.In his painting,the ladies stand as though they are fashion models,but one of them is entertaining herself by teasing a cute dog.
Along the River During the Qingming Festival—Zhang Zeduan
Zhang Zeduan depicted the landscape in his work Along the River During the Qingming Festival.However,instead of concentrating on the vastness of nature,he captured the daily life of the people in Bianjing,
present-day Kaifeng.His work shows much about life in the Northern Song Dynasty.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng
Not only did officials and scholars enjoy listening to music,but they also found pleasure in depicting nature.One such painter was Wang Ximeng.He was a prodigy.Wang Ximeng painted A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains when he was only seventeen years old.He died several years later,but he left one of the largest and most beautiful paintings in Chinese history.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章介绍了四幅中国古代画家创作的知名绘画作品。
( )1.Where do you think this passage is taken from
[A] A novel.
[B] A travel journal.
[C] A magazine.
[D] A book review.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容以及下文可知,文章主要介绍了中国古代画家创作的绘画作品,所以本文最有可能出自一本和艺术相关的杂志。故选C。
( )2.What can we learn from this passage
[A] Wang Ximeng created his masterpiece in his teens.
[B] Nymph of the Luo River is a poem written by Cao Zhi.
[C] Zhou Fang painted fashion models in his painting.
[D] Zhang Zeduan’s painting describes the daily life of officials.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Nymph of the Luo River—Gu Kaizhi部分中的最后两句可知,《洛神赋图》实际上是顾恺之根据曹植的诗《洛神赋》所作的一幅画,所以B项不正确;根据Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers—Zhou Fang部分中的最后一句可知,周昉的画里面画的并不是时装模特,所以C项不正确;根据Along the River During the Qingming Festival—Zhang Zeduan部分中的第二句可知,张择端在《清明上河图》里面描绘的并不是官员们的日常生活,而是普通老百姓的日常生活,所以D项不正确;根据A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng部分中的倒数第二句可知,王希孟在十七岁时就完成了他的杰作,所以A项正确。故选A。
( )3.Which is your best choice if you want to enjoy a painting with the beauty of nature
[A] Nymph of the Luo River.
[B] A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains.
[C] Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers.
[D] Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains—Wang Ximeng部分中的内容可知,《千里江山图》描绘了大自然的美景,所以如果你想欣赏大自然的美景,这幅画是最佳选择。故选B。
B
Instead of throwing the pits (核) or nuts after eating fruit like many people,inheritors of nut-carving will collect them and turn them into artworks.
“One nut,ranging from 0.8 to 6 centimetres,can be shaped into delicate earrings,buttons,seals,etc,” said Tan Wanhai,an inheritor of Weifang
nut-carving.
Weifang nut-carving can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty,during which a retired royal craftsman Wang Dayan spread the skill to the locals in Shandong Province.Craftsmen back then often used peach pits to display their artistic skills.Due to the demanding carving skills and its rich artistic content including many different elements,Weifang nut-carving was listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage as early as 2008.
Tan has studied the nut-carving for many years and has created many nut-carvings along the way.Yet,the craftsman also admitted that the journey of bringing this kind of masterpiece to life is not all smooth sailing.“Unlike some pits like olive pits whose surfaces are flat,each peach pit has a unique texture like fingerprints,”Tan said,adding that craftsmen should have the capability to trace each peach pit carefully to plan their artwork besides the carving technique itself.
Also,craftsmen need to have a wide foundation of knowledge when it comes to carving nuts.According to Tan,they have to master skills in painting,seal-carving and calligraphy from many traditional cultures.
Sometimes,to better depict classic folktales or legends in their artworks,they need to read many books to prepare themselves.
It is this kind of dedication that Tan and others possess that allows Weifang nut-carving to thrive when many traditional skills are gradually disappearing.“In recent years,Weifang nut-carving artworks have been increasingly welcomed by people in China for their inventive layouts and novel ideas,”Tan said.This popularity,in turn,has also attracted many people to learn the skill of nut-carving and even become inheritors to pass it down.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章介绍了潍坊核雕技艺的历史及其传承人谈万海对这门艺术的诠释。
( )4.What can we know about Weifang nut-carving
[A] It dates back to the Ming Dynasty.
[B] It can transform a nut into different shapes.
[C] It was invented by a retired royal craftsman.
[D] It was first nationally recognised recently.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,潍坊核雕可以把一个核变成不同的样子。故选B。
( )5.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “depict” in Paragraph 5
[A] Tell. [B] Understand.
[C] Review. [D] Create.
A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词后文“classic folktales or legends...to prepare themselves”可知,工匠需要阅读很多书籍来让自己做好准备,才能更好地在作品中描绘经典的民间故事或传说,故画线词的意思是“描绘,讲述”。故选A。
( )6.What are Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5 mainly about
[A] The cultural significance of nut-carving.
[B] The reasons why nut-carvings are valuable.
[C] The skills required for nut-carving craftsmen.
[D] The difficulties craftsmen have when creating nut-carvings.
C
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第四段以及第五段内容可知,第四段和第五段主要讲的是核雕工匠所需要的技能。故选C。
( )7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] Seeds of Art:Nut-carving
[B] Art Originating from Life
[C] Beauty of Nut-carving
[D] Devoted Contemporary Inheritors
A
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第一段内容并结合全文可知,文章主要介绍了潍坊核雕技艺的历史及其传承人谈万海对这门艺术的诠释。因此A项最适合作文章标题。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五(每题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2025·八省联考)
Join the Friends and find the place that’s right for you
·Who are the Friends of the University Art Museum
Friends are our neighbors from the local communities and beyond.
They are families,students,scholars,and alumni (校友).1. .Friends are united by a shared love for the arts and for the university,and by a desire to be part of a cultural community.Friends are interested and active in the life of the Art Museum.Friends are art lovers—just like you.
G
·2.
As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support to help sustain the continued excellence and diversity of the Museum’s educational programs.By joining the Friends,you help to guarantee that the Museum remains a welcoming place of shared enrichment for all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.
A
·What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy
3. .When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,
you also become part of a great tradition.Not only will you be actively participating in the life of the Museum,but you also will receive special opportunities to share your love of art with other like-minded individuals.
4. ,and they get invitations to exhibition openings,lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings.
E
F
·How do I join the Friends
Becoming a Friend is easy.5. ,return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately.If you prefer,you may join online at artmuseum.edu/support/
become-a-member,or when you visit the Museum Store.
C
A.Why does membership matter
B.How can I learn about the Friends
C.Simply complete the membership form
D.You can then see the full range of Friends benefits
E.Friends membership is your entry to many opportunities
F.Friends receive a subscription to the Museum’s quarterly magazine
G.Friends are people of all ages,interests,abilities,and cultural backgrounds
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了大学艺术博物馆之友的成员构成、会员身份的重要性、成为会员的好处及加入方式,并鼓励公众参与。
1.【解析】 由上文“Friends are our neighbors from the local communities and beyond.They are families,students,scholars,and alumni (校友).”可知,上文介绍了大学艺术博物馆之友的成员构成,强调其成员身份的多样性。选项G能承接上文,进一步说明了成员身份的多样性,符合题意。故选G。
2. 【解析】 由下文“As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support...all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.”可知,空处需要一个问句来引出会员身份的重要性。选项A提出了会员身份重要性的问题,符合题意。故选A。
3. 【解析】 该空是对“What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy ”这一问题的回答。下文“When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,you also become part of a great tradition...with other like-minded individuals.”进一步说明会员享有的各种好处。选项E与下文逻辑一致,概述会员可以拥有许多机会,符合题意。故选E。
4. 【解析】 由上文“Not only will you be actively participating in...share your love of art with other like-minded individuals.”及下文“and they get invitations to exhibition openings,lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings”可知,空处需要一个句子来列举会员所享有的好处。选项F具体提到了会员可以收到博物馆的季刊杂志,能承上启下,符合题意。故选F。
5. 【解析】 由上文“How do I join the Friends ”及下文“return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately”可知,空处需要一个句子来介绍加入Friends的方式。选项C提出完成会员申请表,且C选项中的the membership form与下文的it相对应,符合题意。故选C。
Ⅲ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
At school,art class is fun.We 1 with different techniques and generally get creative.However,a field trip to an art gallery is often 2 .
Last year my art teacher organised a trip to an art exhibition.The gallery was full of older people,who obviously didn’t want to be with 3 students.We all got 4 and couldn’t stop chatting.Our teacher was getting 5 and kept telling us to be quiet.
The next day we complained to our teacher about the 6 of activities for teens at art galleries.She 7 that a visit should be both educational and fun.That was when I decided to go online and look for art galleries that have special 8 for teens.Eventually,I 9 to find a huge range of activities and proposed some to my teacher.
I also used the 10 to learn about artists.Recently,I found a contemporary artist called Bailey.I’ve 11 seen artists who combine different techniques,but Bailey is totally different.He does unique illustrations with 12 household objects such as umbrellas,headphones and even cookies.His art is simple,but it makes you see things 13 .For example,he notices that a flower is similar to a mop (拖把) and puts this 14 into life by drawing a little man with a real flower mop.It’s really 15 ! I hope I’ll be able to go to an exhibition of his work in the future.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章以一次不愉快的艺术画廊参观经历为切入点,讲述了作者寻找适合青少年的艺术展,并且发现了自己心仪的当代艺术家的故事。
( )1.[A] deal [B] start
[C] struggle [D] experiment
D
【解析】 根据句意可知,在美术课上,“我们”尝试不同的技巧,慢慢变得有创造力。experiment with意为“尝试……”。故选D。
( )2.[A] disappointing [B] challenging
[C] exciting [D] interesting
A
【解析】 此句中的However 表转折,前文说美术课很有趣,后文应为负面感彩,根据下文“我们”去艺术画廊的经历可知,此处应该是令人失望的(disappointing)。故选A。
( )3.[A] noisy [B] careless
[C] attentive [D] creative
A
【解析】 结合下文可知,“我们”一直在聊天,老师也在制止“我们”,所以应该是吵闹的(noisy)学生们。故选A。
( )4.[A] annoyed [B] bored
[C] lost [D] worried
B
【解析】 因为无聊(bored),所以“我们”一直在聊天。故选B。
( )5.[A] weak [B] sensitive
[C] stressed [D] tired
C
【解析】 老师看到“我们”在艺术画廊聊天,担心影响其他人,所以感到有压力(stressed),一直在告诉“我们”保持安静。故选C。
( )6.[A] lack [B] theme
[C] result [D] schedule
A
【解析】 根据下文“That was when I decided...for teens.”可知,“我”上网寻找有特殊青少年活动的艺术画廊,因此“我们”抱怨的应该是艺术画廊缺少(lack)青少年活动。故选A。
( )7.[A] announced [B] demanded
[C] suggested [D] agreed
D
【解析】 “我们”向老师抱怨,老师赞同(agreed)参观活动应该兼顾教育性和趣味性,对应接下来“我”上网去寻找有特殊青少年活动的艺术画廊并推荐给老师。故选D。
( )8.[A] gifts [B] prices
[C] paintings [D] events
D
【解析】 此处对应本段首句,“我们”抱怨艺术画廊缺少青少年活动,因此“我”上网寻找有特殊青少年活动(events)的艺术画廊。故选D。
( )9.[A] happened [B] determined
[C] managed [D] expected
C
【解析】 根据下文“proposed some to my teacher”可知,“我”成功(managed)找到了很多活动, 并且向老师推荐了一些。故选C。
( )10.[A] activity [B] Internet
[C] trip [D] exhibition
B
【解析】 根据上文中的“I decided to go online and look for...for teens”可知,此处指“我”也用网络(Internet)了解艺术家。故选B。
( )11.[A] already [B] never
[C] merely [D] obviously
A
【解析】 根据本空所在句后半句“but Bailey is totally different”可知,“我”之前已经(already)见过运用各种技术创造艺术品的艺术家,但Bailey完全不一样。故选A。
( )12.[A] useful [B] fancy
[C] suitable [D] ordinary
D
【解析】 根据下文“household objects such as umbrellas,headphones and even cookies”以及下一句中的“His art is simple”可知,Bailey是将普通的(ordinary)物品做成艺术品。故选D。
( )13.[A] clearly [B] directly
[C] differently [D] critically
C
【解析】 根据上文“His art is simple,but”可知,此处出现转折,结合下文对Bailey的作品的举例可知,他的作品虽然简单,但会让你从不一样(differently)的角度看待事物。故选C。
( )14.[A] design [B] idea
[C] plant [D] tool
B
【解析】 根据句意可知,他注意到一朵花很像一个拖把,就把这个想法(idea)付诸实践。故选B。
( )15.[A] abstract [B] amusing
[C] strange [D] practical
B
【解析】 根据上文对Bailey的作品的描述可知,这个艺术家的画是很有趣的(amusing)。故选B。
