第12周·周末双休精读作业
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One of my earliest memories is of my father sitting me down at our kitchen table with canvases, paints, and brushes. He taught me how to blend colors and use different materials. Whenever we felt inspired, we set out all our materials and painted what our hearts desired.
My father grew up in a small village in the Dominican Republic. Despite not having many materials available, he created art with whatever he had. My father saved his money to buy paints and colored pencils to draw on the walls around his home. When he was 15, he arrived in America alone and stayed with his aunt in Florida for a while before finishing high school in New York with another aunt. He studied very hard. Eventually, my father was able to obtain his citizenship.
As I got older, he continued to give me lessons, teaching me different brush strokes and how to take care of my art supplies. He taught me to find beauty in everything and everyone around me. I grew to love drawing people, as I could highlight the physical features that make everyone unique and beautiful.
It wasn't until I began looking carefully into my father's paintings and the work of popular artists online that I started to be more critical of my work. I started to worry that I could never live up to my father's talent. My simple, two dimensional drawings fell_flat compared to his realistic landscapes. Going through my sketchbooks and portfolios, I found fault in all my drawings. Art was my favorite thing in the world but I started to believe I wasn't good at it. Instead of working toward improving, I decided to give up drawing.
My father noticed that I had been drawing and painting less and told me, “Mia, you should audition for the school. I wish I'd had an opportunity to study art like this when I was a kid.” My father's bravery and strength are things that I desire to have. So over the next few months, I worked on my portfolio. Looking back at my pictures, I can see how much I have improved since then. The school must have seen potential in my drawings because I got in!
It was eye opening to attend a college that specializes in the arts. I learned to embrace my individuality and my talent. I have become more open about sharing my artworks and receiving constructive criticism, which raises my self belief in my art.
一、阅读理解
1.Why does the author introduce her father's experience in paragraph 2?( )
A.To prove that art is a way to fight poverty.
B.To illustrate the roots of her father's influence on her.
C.To criticize the lack of educational chances in rural areas.
D.To contrast her life with the difficulties her father experienced.
2.What do the underlined words “fell flat” in paragraph 4 mean?( )
A.Lacked visual appeal.
B.Outshone other works.
C.Had complex structures.
D.Looked incredibly realistic.
3.What kind of person is the author's father?( )
A.Brave and carefree.
B.Creative but stubborn.
C.Ambitious but dependent.
D.Persistent and supportive.
4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?( )
A.Art is about following established rules.
B.Talent guarantees admission to art programs.
C.Confidence comes from accepting imperfection.
D.Progress can be achieved through trial and error.
二、语言运用
Ⅰ.语境辨义(选出下列句中加黑词的含义)
1.Whenever we felt inspired, we set out all our materials and painted what our hearts desired.( )
A.出发 B.摆放;陈列 C.开始
2.Eventually, my father was able to obtain his citizenship.( )
A.获得;取得 B.流行 C.生效
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.______________________________________ I realized helping others could bring so much happiness.(强调句型;not until)
直到我加入志愿者团队,我才意识到帮助他人能带来如此多的快乐。
2.We should work hard to ________________________________________.(live up to)
我们应该努力学习,不辜负父母的期望。B
Few industries have seen the fast paced level of innovations like the 3D printing world. What began as a high priced device capable of printing a small statue in 12 or more hours has exploded into technology that can print the framework of a house in a few days' time. The process is being touted (吹捧) as a sustainable solution for housing shortages, but is it The answer is yes, possibly no and it depends.
Perhaps the most notable step towards sustainability in the 3D field is the ability to print houses with nearly zero waste. The technology is so precise that it allows structures to be printed to exact specifications. Even better, because the printing information is provided by software, changes from one design to another are easily accomplished with a tweak (微调) to the programming.
3D printed houses, either printed off site and transported as prefabricated (预制的) units, or printed on site where the structure will sit, predominantly require much less transport than traditionally built homes. In contrast, 3D printed homes typically require limited equipment and transports. This is especially true in remote locations and for small structures like tiny homes.
Like any new technology, we don't yet know the long term capabilities of 3D printed homes. If they don't stand the test of time as well as brick or wood houses, we could see a massive waste issue in the future. Even though we won't have those answers for decades, it's certainly part of the 3D printed home sustainability situation.
According to a recent survey by 3D printing experts Hubs, there's been a dramatic increase in the number of people inquiring about both the technology and the availability. When people search for 3D technology, printed homes are the number one online search around the world. It's not too surprising, considering the potential it has to address housing shortages in a potentially sustainable way.
We've covered a lot of 3D related topics here. While we don't have all the answers yet, the advantages seem to outweigh the disadvantages so, for now, responsibly made 3D printed houses remain on the list of sustainable construction options to watch in the near future.
一、阅读理解
1.What does the underlined word “accomplished” mean in paragraph 2?( )
A.Stressed. B.Compared.
C.Ignored. D.Achieved.
2.What should be a challenge for 3D printed houses?( )
A.Types of materials.
B.Long term durability.
C.Convenient service.
D.Environmental pollution.
3.What is the author's attitude towards 3D printed homes?( )
A.Optimistic. B.Unclear.
C.Doubtful. D.Unconcerned.
4.Which of the following is the best title for the text?( )
A.Are People Interested in 3D Printed Homes
B.Are 3D Printed Homes a Sustainable Option for the Future
C.How to Print Houses with Nearly Zero Waste
D.A Recent Survey by 3D Printing Experts
二、语言运用
Ⅰ.语境辨义(选出下列句中加黑词的含义)
1.If they don't stand the test of time as well as brick or wood houses, we could see a massive waste issue in the future.( )
A.站立 B.经受;承受 C.看台
2.It's not too surprising, considering the potential it has to address housing shortages in a potentially sustainable way.(
A.地址 B.解决 C.向……致辞
3.We've covered a lot of 3D related topics here.(
A.封面 B.覆盖 C.涉及;包括
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.The new generation of students, __________________________________________, can explore knowledge in a more efficient way.(capable)
新一代的学生能够使用先进技术,可以更高效地探索知识。
2.________________________________________, she never gave up and finally achieved remarkable results.(even though)
尽管这项任务极具挑战性,但她从未放弃,最终取得了卓越的成果。
第12周·周末双休精读作业
A篇
一、阅读理解
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者受父亲影响学习绘画,在经历自我怀疑后,在父亲的鼓励下重拾信心,最终进入艺术院校,学会接纳自己的个性和才华的故事。
1.选B 推理判断题。根据第二段可知,作者介绍她父亲的经历是为了说明她父亲对艺术的热爱和追求是如何影响她的,即她父亲对她产生影响的根源。
2.选A 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“It wasn't until I began looking carefully into my father's paintings and the work of popular artists online that I started to be more critical of my work. I started to worry that I could never live up to my father's talent. ”可知,作者觉得自己简单、二维的画作与她父亲逼真的风景画相比是缺乏视觉吸引力的。由此可知,fell flat意为“缺乏视觉吸引力”。
3.选D 推理判断题。根据第二段“He studied very hard. Eventually, my father was able to obtain his citizenship. ”和第五段“My father noticed that I had been drawing and painting less and told me, ‘Mia, you should audition for the school. I wish I'd had an opportunity to study art like this when I was a kid.’”可知,作者的父亲在艰苦的条件下依然坚持艺术创作,并努力学习获得了公民身份,这显示出他的坚持和毅力。同时,他鼓励作者追求自己的艺术梦想,这显示出他的支持态度。
4.选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It was eye opening to attend a college that specializes in the arts. I learned to embrace my individuality and my talent. I have become more open about sharing my artworks and receiving constructive criticism, which raises my self belief in my art. ”可知,作者学会了接纳自己的个性和才华,变得更加自信,这说明自信来自接受自己的不完美。
二、语言运用
Ⅰ.1~2 BA
Ⅱ.1.It wasn't until I joined the volunteer team that
2.live up to our parents' expectations
B篇
一、阅读理解
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了3D打印房屋技术,分析了该技术在环保、运输等方面的优势及其长期耐用性等方面面临的挑战。
1.选D 词义猜测题。根据第二段画线词上文“Even better, because the printing information is provided by software ”以及下文“with a tweak (微调) to the programming ”可知,因为打印信息是由软件提供的,所以从一个设计到另一个设计的改变很容易通过微调程序来实现,即很容易“完成”。故画线词意思是“实现”。
2.选B 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Like any new technology, we don't yet know the long term capabilities of 3D printed homes. If they don't stand the test of time as well as brick or wood houses, we could see a massive waste issue in the future.”可知,3D打印的房屋面临的一个可能的挑战是长期耐用性。
3.选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We've covered a lot of 3D related topics here. While we don't have all the answers yet, the advantages seem to outweigh the disadvantages so, for now, responsibly made 3D printed houses remain on the list of sustainable construction options to watch in the near future. ”可知,作者认为负责任地制造的3D打印的房屋仍然是未来值得关注的一种可持续建筑选择。由此可推知,作者对3D打印的房屋持乐观态度。
4.选B 标题归纳题。根据文章可知,3D打印的房屋是未来值得关注的一种可持续建筑选择,但是它能否被宣传为解决住房短缺的可持续方案,这要视情况而定,B项“ 3D打印的房屋是未来可持续的选择吗?”适合作文章标题。
二、语言运用
Ⅰ.1~3 BBC
Ⅱ.1.capable of using advanced technology
2.Even though the task was extremely challenging
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