Section Ⅲ Developing ideas
维度一：品句填词
1.This kind of （葡萄酒） is too sweet for me， so I’m not used to its taste.
2.Instead of blaming the child who had broken the （花瓶）， she gave him a tolerant smile and let him go.
3. （皇帝） Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty was one of the greatest rulers in Chinese history.
4.Visitors are requested not to touch the paintings using their b hands.
5.We must keep our room clean， for d and disease go hand in hand， you know.
6.Please could you s me for my school’s campaign for Help the Aged？
维度二：词形转换
1.He was so devoted to his work that he （frequent） stayed up late at night.
2.He told us that the people visiting the exhibition were （most） from poor families.
3.The exhibition， （sponsor） by the local government， will illustrate how technology is constantly evolving and changing.
4.When he returned， there were some （dirt） spots on his trousers.
5.Van Gogh is known for his painting Sunflowers which was painted mainly in three （shade） of yellow.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. （当被问及） about her personal life，the young actress kept silent.
2. （据说） the activity is scheduled to last 3 days in order to help people realize the environmental protection.
3. （时间越长） middle school students spend on their phones， （越大） their health problems are.
4.As a student， I （喜欢） taking part in a variety of contests.
5.Some amateurs can perform at such a high level that even professionals （高度赞扬） them.
维度四：课文语法填空
Night-Shining White， now 1. （keep） in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art， is regarded as one of the most significant horse paintings in the history of Chinese art.2. （it） artist， Han Gan， is known for his skill in capturing not only the physical features of the animal， 3. also its inner spirit and strength.Han Gan’s artistic talent was discovered 4. accident while he was 5. （wait） at the gate of Wang Wei’s house to collect payment for some wine.Wang Wei decided to sponsor the young man to study painting and recommended him to a master.Due to Han Gan’s natural talent and years of hard work， he was 6. （eventual） chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace.Han Gan’s method of studying horse painting was different — he observed the animal itself.He regarded all the horses of the royal stables as his teachers.
Those 7. saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high praises for his unique skill， 8. （say） that his horses “could gallop off the paper”.Even Su Shi， expressed his 9. （admire） for Han Gan with the words， “The horses 10. （paint） by Han Gan are real horses.”
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
What is the place of art in a culture of inattention？ Recent visitors to the Louvre report that tourists can now spend only a minute in front of the Mona Lisa before being asked to move on. Much of that time， for some of them， is spent taking photographs not even of the painting but of themselves with the painting in the background.
One view is that we have made tourism and gallery-going so easy that we have made it effectively impossible to appreciate what we’ve travelled to see. In this society， experience becomes goods like any other. There are queues to climb Everest as well as to see famous paintings. Thus， leisure is considered as hard labour rather than relaxation.
In the rapidly developing society， what gets lost is the quality of looking. Consider an extreme example， the late philosopher Richard Wollheim. When he visited the Louvre he could spend as much as four hours sitting before a painting. The first hour， he claimed， was necessary for incorrect impression to be removed. It was only then that the picture would begin to disclose itself. This seems unthinkable today， but it is still possible to organise. Even in the busiest museums there are many rooms and many pictures worth hours of contemplation （沉思） which the crowds largely ignore.
Marcel Proust， another lover of the Louvre， wrote： “It is only through art that we can escape from ourselves and know how another person sees a universe which is not the same as our own and whose landscapes would otherwise have remained as unknown as any there may be on the moon.” If any art remains worth seeing， it must lead us to such escapes. But a minute in front of a painting in a hurried， harried （烦扰） crowd won’t do that.
1.Why does the author mention the example in Louvre in Paragraph 1？（ ）
A.To express his concern about Louvre.
B.To report the popularity of Mona Lisa.
C.To introduce a good place to take photos.
D.To show a disappointing current situation.
2.Which of the following will Richard Wollheim agree？（ ）
A.People need to clear up their misunderstanding of paintings.
B.People have to stay at least 4 hours when appreciating paintings.
C.It is impossible for modern people to admire paintings attentively.
D.The longer one admires the paintings， the more unlikely he loves them.
3.What role does art play in our lives according to Marcel Proust？（ ）
A.Art is of help for us to accept ourselves better.
B.Art makes our lives more colourful and meaningful.
C.Art allows us to know the world in the view of others.
D.Art pushes us away from ourselves and explores the moon.
4.What is the best title for the passage？（ ）
A.Into Art Attentively B.Escape from Ourselves
C.Beyond Art Completely D.Go to the Museums Often
B
From woodworker to great artist — this was the course of Qi Baishi’s life.He achieved success by coupling talent with hard work.In 1953， he was honoured with the title “People’s Artist” by the Chinese government.
For most of the general public， his masterpieces are his paintings of shrimps.At the beginning， he painted these small animals by following ancient models.Later， he developed a personal style by using shades of black ink to show a shrimp’s body， giving it an almost real-life feel.Besides， his paintings of flowers and vegetables， indicating rich harvests （丰收）， are famous as well.People love these nature-based paintings because the works remind them of the countryside and of their hometowns.The dove is another common image in Qi’s art during his later years， showing his wish for world peace.
Be it landscapes， birds， flowers or figures， Qi’s paintings are rich in expression and detail.Using heavy ink， bright colours and energetic strokes （笔画）， he created works in a fresh and lively manner， expressing his love of nature and life.His art reflects an international trend in modern art at the time， yet he expressed it in a typical Chinese way.
Qi was hard-working even in his 70s.He kept looking for higher goals， especially as he got older.While many other Chinese artists retire from public life at an old age， Qi actively took on more social responsibilities.He said， “I love my hometown， my country and all the lives there.In recent years， I have realised that what I run after is world peace.”
In 1956， he was awarded the International Peace Prize by the World Peace Council.
5.Why are Qi Baishi’s nature-based paintings popular？（ ）
A.Because they lift people’s spirits.
B.Because they touch people’s feelings.
C.Because they inspire people’s passions.
D.Because they reflect people’s wishes.
6.What does Paragraph 3 focus on about Qi Baishi？（ ）
A.His masterpieces. B.His influence.
C.His painting subjects. D.His painting style.
7.Why was Qi Baishi still hard-working at an old age？（ ）
A.To popularize Chinese paintings.
B.To involve the youth in art.
C.To shoulder more social responsibilities.
D.To earn international reputation.
8.Which of the following words can be used to best describe Qi？（ ）
A.Remarkable and admirable.
B.Passionate and confident.
C.Intelligent and generous.
D.Realistic and professional.
C
Mona Lisa is the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting of a woman with a mysterious smile. This week， the painting gave up a secret.
Scientists using X-rays to examine the chemical structure of a small part of the painting discovered a technique Leonardo used in the work. An oil paint used for it was a special， new chemical mixture， which suggests that the Italian artist was in an experimental mood when he worked on the painting in the 16th century.
“He loved to experiment， and each of his paintings is completely different technically，”said Victor Gonzalez， a chemist who has studied the chemical element of several works by Leonardo and other artists. The researchers found a rare lead compound （铅化合物） — plumbonacrite， in Leonardo’s first layer of paint. The discovery proved that da Vinci most likely used lead oxide to thicken and help dry his paint. The paint in the study is about the thickness of a human hair， lying in the top right area of the painting.
The scientists looked into its atomic structure using X-rays， moving particles at the speed of light， permitting researchers to look deeper into the paint structure. “ Plumbonacrite is really a fingerprint of his recipe， as it’s the first time we can chemically confirm it，” Gonzalez said.
Dutch artist Rembrandt may have used a similar mixture when he was painting in the 17th century. Gonzalez and other researchers have found plumbonacrite in his work， too. Leonardo is thought to have put lead oxide powder， which has an orange colour， in the oil to make it thicker and dry faster. “What you will get is an oil that has a very nice golden colour，” Gonzalez said. “It flows more like honey.”
But Mona Lisa — said by the Louvre to be a portrait （肖像） of Lisa Gherardini， the wife of a Florentine silk businessman — and additional works by Leonardo still have other secrets to tell. “What we are saying is just a little brick in the knowledge，” Gonzalez said.
9.What’s the new discovery about Mona Lisa？（ ）
A.A new explanation of the secret smile.
B.A new chemical element used in the painting.
C.The secret of the woman in the painting.
D.The structure of the paint da Vinci used.
10.Which best explains the underlined word “fingerprint” in Paragraph 4？（ ）
A.Open secret. B.Widespread use.
C.Hidden element. D.Long-term dream.
11.How does Gonzalez view the use of lead oxide powder in paintings？（ ）
A.It helps to make many things into paints.
B.It helps to make paints easy to deal with.
C.It helps to keep the paintings last long.
D.It helps to make paintings rich in colour.
12.What can we learn about Mona Lisa from the last paragraph？（ ）
A.It has more secrets to tell the world. B.It’s the portrait of a silk businessman.
C.It’s well kept in bricks in the Louvre. D.It has a mixture of different art styles.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Artistic activities like taking a painting class or visiting a gallery are becoming increasingly popular today.13.（ ） However， scientific studies have shown that art plays a critical role in promoting health and well-being.
Art is found to be effective in relieving stress. This applies to both children and adults. Activities such as painting， drawing， and sculpting have been linked to lower stress and mental calmness. They take participants’ mind off busy daily work.14.（ ）
Another great benefit of art is that it encourages both kids and adults in imagination and creative thinking. It helps develop and improve problem-solving skills.15.（ ） That allows people to imagine different solutions to problems. This type of creative thinking allows the brain to perform complicated functions in ways that learning a new language does.
16.（ ） It drives the brain to produce a hormone （激素） that makes people feel good about themselves， improves concentration， and increases motivation，providing a sense of accomplishment. After completing a creative project， people will feel happy and satisfied. This process of creating something unique can promote a sense of well-being and even slow down aging.
Sharing the creative process of making art is a great way to help students build their social awareness and interpersonal skills. This can remind schools to have students work with seniors in the community！ 17.（ ） Creating visual arts helps in transforming lives of people with brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease by increasing connections， promoting cell growth and improving memory.
A.Include artistic activities in the daily life.
B.Creating art helps increase self-confidence.
C.Art is a very interesting topic for people of all ages.
D.There is no right or wrong in the creation of artworks.
E.Consequently， mental states such as fear and worry get set aside.
F.Arrange a trip to the museum or have an art class across generations.
G.People tend to think the benefits of art are only enjoyment and relaxation.
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你校将举办艺术节，请你写一封邮件邀请你的英国朋友Peter参加，内容包括：
1.艺术节安排（时间、地点、活动）；
2.邀请他表演节目。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Peter，
I felt it a great honor to invite you.
Yours，
Li Hua
Section Ⅲ Developing ideas
基础知识自测
维度一
1.wine 2.vase 3.Emperor 4.bare 5.dirt 6.sponsor
维度二
1.frequently 2.mostly 3.sponsored 4.dirty 5.shades
维度三
1.When asked
2.It is said that
3.The more time； the greater
4.am fond of
5.sing high praises for
维度四
1.kept 2.Its 3.but 4.by 5.waiting 6.eventually
7.who 8.saying 9.admiration 10.painted
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在快速发展的社会中，游客们不能集中注意力很好地欣赏艺术品，而艺术是需要专心欣赏的。
1.D 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和第二段第一句可知，作者在第一段提到卢浮宫的例子是为了展示艺术欣赏令人失望的现状。
2.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的The first hour ... to be removed.可知，Richard Wollheim认为第一个小时是消除对艺术作品错误印象所必需的。由此可得出，他可能会同意的是人们需要澄清对绘画的误解。
3.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的It is only through art ... may be on the moon.可知，Marcel Proust认为艺术让我们从别人的角度去认识世界。
4.A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，在快速发展的社会中，游客们不能集中注意力很好地欣赏艺术品，而艺术是需要专心欣赏的。 因此，A项最适合作文章标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国著名艺术家齐白石的绘画风格和他取得的成就。
5.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的People love these nature-based paintings because the works remind them of the countryside and of their hometowns.可知，人们喜欢齐白石以自然为基础的绘画，因为这些画触动了他们的感情，让他们想起了乡村和他们的家乡。
6.D 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，第三段主要介绍了齐白石的绘画风格，他用浓墨重彩和充满活力的笔画创作出清新活泼的作品，他用一种典型的中国方式来表达自己的作品。由此可推断出，第三段关注的是齐白石的绘画风格。
7.C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的While many other Chinese artists retire from public life at an old age， Qi actively took on more social responsibilities.可知，齐白石在年老时还努力工作是为了承担更多的社会责任。
8.A 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和最后一段内容可知，齐白石的成就获得国内和国际的认可。由此可知，他是引人注目的；根据倒数第二段内容可知，齐白石在年老时还努力工作，积极承担更多的社会责任。由此可知，他是令人钦佩的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科研人员研究意大利画家达·芬奇的名画《蒙娜丽莎》后发现，达·芬奇在作画时使用了一种铅化合物，并且表示达·芬奇的画作中仍然有很多秘密等待人们去寻找和发现。
9.B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，科学家们发现一种特殊的化学混合物被用在了《蒙娜丽莎》的颜料上。
10.C 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文as it’s the first time we can chemically confirm it可知，科学家们用科学方法第一次证实了达·芬奇在他的画作中使用了这种铅化合物。由此可知，画线词指的是达·芬奇的画作中这种先前不为人知的成分。
11.D 推理判断题。根据第五段最后三句可推知，Gonzalez认为这种铅化合物的添加有助于使绘画色彩丰富。
12.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，画家达·芬奇的《蒙娜丽莎》和他的其他画作仍有很多秘密有待被发现，我们所知道的只是其中很小的一部分。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科学研究表明，艺术不仅是一种享受和放松，在促进健康和幸福方面也发挥着至关重要的作用。
13.G 根据空后的However可知，上下文有转折关系，G项中提到人们对艺术的看法是only enjoyment and relaxation，这与空后一句中科学研究得出的观点art plays a critical role in promoting health and well-being形成对比。
14.E 上文介绍艺术有助于帮助人们减轻压力，让人从繁忙的工作中解放出来。E项承接上文，进一步说明其好处，E项中的mental states such as fear and worry与上文lower stress and mental calmness相照应。
15.D 根据That的指代关系和空后一句可知，上文中应出现指示代词That指代的内容，D项中the creation of artworks即其指代对象，艺术创作的自由性让人们能够想象出不同的解决问题的方法，都是关于艺术有利于创造性思维的话题，符合语境。
16.B 根据空后一句可知，本段是在介绍艺术可以使人自信，自我感觉良好，所以B项符合本段主题，同时是对本段内容的概括。
17.F 根据空前一句可知，F项是空前一句提到的活动的具体举例，都是学生和老年人可以一起进行的艺术活动。
Ⅲ.
Dear Peter，
I felt it a great honor to invite you.The art festival hosted by our school is drawing near.
The coming festival will serve as a platform for us to show our talents for art and cultivate our interest in art.Based on such a meaningful theme， the festival consists of various activities， which range from solo shows to group performances.Next Friday， the festival will be held in the teaching building.All the students will take part in it.I sincerely hope that you can join us in our performance.
All of us will feel happy with the presence of you.
Yours，
Li Hua
5 / 5Section Ⅲ Developing ideas
Han Gan and His Horses
[1]What a magnificent① horse！ Even after more than a thousand years have passed， we can still feel the power within its burning eyes， bared② teeth and kicking③ hooves.Night-Shining White， [2]now kept in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art， is regarded④ as one of the most significant⑤ horse paintings in the history of Chinese art.Its artist， Han Gan， is known for his skill in capturing⑥ not only the physical features of the animal， but also its inner spirit and strength⑦.
[1]本句为what引导的感叹句。
[2]过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰Night-Shining White。
[3]Born into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty， the young Han Gan had to help support his family by working in a local wine⑧shop.His artistic talent was discovered by accident⑨ when he was sent to the poet Wang Wei’s house to collect payment for some wine.[4]While waiting at the gate， Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself.Wang Wei decided to sponsor⑩ the young man to study painting and recommended him to a master.Due to Han Gan’s natural talent and years of hard work， he was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace.
[3]过去分词短语作原因状语。
[4]此处为时间状语从句的省略句， While和waiting之间省略了he was。
The Tang emperors were very fond of horses.This meant that the animal was a frequent subject for artists.At that time， the most common way to study horse painting was by copying the works of previous painters.Han Gan’s method， however， was different — he observed the animal itself.He was a frequent visitor to the royal stables and even moved in to live with the stable workers for quite some time.The horses， whether resting or on the move ， offered him plenty of inspiration .[5]The more time he spent observing these animals， the more his understanding of them grew. Day after day ， Han Gan painted the horses， his brush presenting every detail that he saw with his own eyes.
It is said that when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of horse painting as his teacher， the artist replied， “I have my own teachers， Your Majesty .All the horses in your stables are my very teachers.”
[6]Those who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high praises for his unique skill， saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”. Even Su Shi， the famous poet of the Song Dynasty， expressed his admiration for Han Gan as a master of horse painting with the words， “The horses painted by Han Gan are real horses.”
[5]“The＋比较级，the＋比较级”结构，表示“越……，就越……”。
[6]who引导定语从句，修饰先行词Those；动词-ing短语saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”作伴随状语。
【读文清障】
①magnificent adj.宏伟的，壮丽的
②bare v.使暴露，露出adj.裸露的
bared teeth 裸露的牙齿
③kick v.踢
④regard v.把……视为，看待
be regarded as ...
被认为是……，被看作……
⑤significant adj.重要的，影响深远的
⑥capture v.（用图画、文章、电影等准确地）表达，刻画，描述
⑦strength n.力量；优势
⑧wine n.葡萄酒
⑨by accident 偶然地；意外地
⑩sponsor v.资助
recommend v.推荐
recommend ... to sb
向某人推荐……
eventually adv.最终地
emperor n.皇帝
fond adj.喜爱的
be fond of ...喜欢……
frequent adj.经常发生的，频繁的
stable n.马厩，养马场
on the move
在行进中，在移动中
inspiration n.灵感；鼓舞
day after day
日复一日，一天又一天
present v.展示；呈现
majesty n.陛下
sing high praises for ...
高度赞扬/赞美……
unique adj.独一无二的
admiration n.敬佩；钦佩
【参考译文】
韩干和他的马
好一匹骏马！尽管已经走过千年的时光，我们还能从它炽烈的双眼、裸露的牙齿以及舞动的马蹄中感觉到力量。《照夜白图》，现收藏于纽约大都会艺术博物馆，被认为是中国艺术史上最为重要的骏马图之一。它的创作者——画家韩干以其神形兼备的画马技术闻名于世。
韩干出生于初唐时期的一个贫苦家庭，年少时不得不在酒肆帮工来维持家庭生计。有一次，他被派至诗人王维家收酒钱，绘画才能因机缘巧合被发现。韩干在门口等候时，他用一根木棒在地上画画，正好被王维看到。王维决定资助这位年轻人学画，并将他引荐给了一位绘画大师。韩干本来就有天赋，加之多年勤学苦练，最终被召入皇宫为唐玄宗效力。
唐代的皇帝十分喜爱骏马，马因此成为画家笔下的常见主题。当时，学习画马最普遍的方法是临摹前人留下的画作。但韩干却采用了不同的方法——他去观察真的马。他是皇家马厩的常客，甚至直接搬到马厩中与马夫同住了好长一段时间。无论是静止休息的马还是动态行进的马，都给韩干带来很多灵感。他观察这些动物的时间越长，他就越了解它们。韩干日复一日地练习画马，用画笔把眼睛观察到的每一处细节都呈现了出来。
据说，皇帝曾让他选一位画马大师为师，韩干却回答：“我有自己的老师，陛下。您马厩里所有的马都是我的老师。”
看过韩干的骏马图的人都对他独特的技艺赞赏有加，称他的马“跃然纸上”。就连宋朝的著名诗人苏轼都曾赞扬过韩干画马的卓越才能，他在诗中写道：“韩生画马真是马。”
第一步：析架构理清脉络
第二步：知细节明察秋毫
1.According to the passage，which is TRUE about the painting Night-Shining White？（ ）
A.The painting was finished less than one thousand years ago.
B.It was kept in China now.
C.It only shows the painter’s skill in capturing the physical features of the animal.
D.It is of great value in the history of Chinese art.
2.How was Han Gan’s artistic talent discovered？（ ）
A.His parents found his talent when he was young.
B.His gift was discovered by Wang Wei by chance.
C.The owner of the wine shop discovered his gift.
D.The Tang emperors found his talent after seeing his paintings.
3.We can infer from the second paragraph that .（ ）
A.Han Gan was talented but very lazy
B.Han Gan was talented and hard-working
C.the poet Wang Wei didn’t like Han Gan
D.the poet Wang Wei served Emperor Xuanzong
4.From Su Shi’s comments，we can infer Han Gan’s horse paintings are .（ ）
A.abstract B.vivid
C.beautiful D.expensive
5.We can infer from the passage that .（ ）
A.Wang Wei taught Han Gan how to paint horses
B.Han Gan was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong because of his hard work
C.Han Gan didn’t agree with the method of studying horse painting by copying the works of previous painters
D.the Emperor appointed a horse to be Han Gan’s teacher
6.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage？（ ）
A.To introduce the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
B.To tell us the story behind Night-Shining White.
C.To introduce the artist Han Gan and his famous horse painting.
D.To introduce a special style of painting.
第三步：品语言妙笔生辉
Read the passage carefully and find the sentence describing the horses.
第四步：拓思维品质提升
1.What made Han Gan a successful painter？
2.Do you know any other artists famous for painting animals？
第五步：析难句表达升级
1.Night-Shining White， now kept in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art， is regarded as one of the most significant horse paintings in the history of Chinese art.
句式分析 句中now kept in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art为 作 ，修饰Night-Shining White。
自主翻译
2.Day after day， Han Gan painted the horses， his brush presenting every detail that he saw with his own eyes.
句式分析 本句为主从复合句。his brush presenting every detail为“名词＋动词-ing形式”构成的 结构；that he saw with his own eyes为that引导的 从句，修饰先行词 。
自主翻译
3.Those who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high praises for his unique skill， saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”.
句式分析 本句为主从复合句。who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings为who引导的 从句，修饰先行词 ；动词-ing短语saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”作 ，that his horses “could gallop off the paper”为that引导的 从句。
自主翻译
Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
sponsor v.资助，赞助；发起 n.资助者，赞助商；发起人
【教材原句】 Wang Wei decided to sponsor the young man to study painting and recommended him to a master.王维决定资助这位年轻人学画，并将他引荐给了一位绘画大师。
【用法】
（1）sponsor sb to do sth 资助某人做某事 sponsor a meeting 主办一次会议 sponsor a show 赞助一次展览 （2）sponsor for/of ……的赞助人
【佳句】 If there had not been an exchange programme， he would not have found a sponsor to help him study abroad.
要是没有交换生项目，他就不会找到一个帮助他出国留学的资助者了。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The lecture （sponsor） by the college drew a large number of students.
②She found a company to sponsor her （complete） college.
【写美】 补全句子
③I need to to Brighton.
我需要为我的布赖顿骑车之行再多找一些赞助商。
be fond of ...喜欢……
【教材原句】 The Tang emperors were very fond of horses.
唐代的皇帝十分喜爱骏马。
【用法】
be keen on 喜爱…… be crazy about 对……着迷 be addicted to 对……上瘾 have a fancy for 喜欢…… take a pleasure in 以……为乐 care for 喜欢，照顾 go in for 喜欢，对……感兴趣 fall in love with 爱上，喜欢上
【佳句】 To tell the truth，I am fond of Chinese paintings which show the spirit of Chinese people.
说实话，我喜欢展示中国人民精神的中国画。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①She goes in cooking and is always trying out new recipes.
②The children care much new clothes when the Spring Festival is coming.
【写美】 一句多译
③我非常喜欢侦探小说，尤其是日本著名作家的作品。
→I detective stories， especially written by famous Japanese writers.（fond）
→I detective stories， especially written by famous Japanese writers.（keen）
sing high praises for ...高度赞扬/赞美……
【教材原句】 Those who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high praises for his unique skill， saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”.
看过韩干的骏马图的人都对他独特的技艺赞赏有加，称他的马“跃然纸上”。
【用法】
（1）同义表达：think highly/well of， speak highly of， have a high opinion of （2）praise sb for （doing） sth 因（做）某事而表扬某人 （3）in praise of 赞扬
【佳句】 When we sing high praises for something new， we should not ignore its bad effects.
当我们高度赞扬某种新事物时，我们不应该忽视它的不良影响。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The young man who saved the girl from the lake was highly praised his good behaviour.
②He wrote a poem praise of the hero saving a drowning girl.
【写美】 补全句子
③Judging from his expression， he doesn’t your plan.
从他的表情判断，他对你的计划评价不高。
shade n.（色彩的）浓淡，深浅，色度；阴凉处；（树）荫 v.给……遮挡（光线）；把……涂暗；画阴影
【教材原句】 It shows sunflowers in a vase， mostly in three shades of yellow.
它画的是花瓶里的向日葵，大多是三种色度的黄色。
【用法】
（1）in the shade of 在……的阴影下 put sb/sth in the shade使某人或某物黯然失色；使相形见绌 in the shade 在阴凉处 （2）shade ...from/against ... 使……免受……的照射
【佳句】 She was sitting in the shade of a large oak tree.
她坐在一棵大橡树的树荫下。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①After a long hike， we were fortunate to find a bench the shade to rest our tired legs.
②She shaded her eyes the strong sunshine.
【写美】 补全句子
③They’re planning a festival that will .
他们正在筹办一个将令所有其他类似活动都黯然失色的纪念活动。
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式：时间状语从句的省略句
【教材原句】 While waiting at the gate， Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself.韩干在门口等候时，他用一根木棒在地上画画，正好被王维看到。
【用法】
（1）句中While waiting at the gate为时间状语从句的省略句， While和waiting之间省略了he was。 （2）在时间、条件、让步状语从句中，当从句的主语与主句的主语一致或从句的主语是it，同时从句中含有系动词be的某种形式时，可以省略主语与系动词。
【品悟】 While visiting the art exhibition， we discussed the great artists’ works.
参观艺术展时，我们讨论了伟大艺术家的作品。
【写美】 微写作/句型转换
①这个问题，除非处理得当，可能会导致两个人之间的误解。
The problem， ，may lead to misunderstanding between the two people.
②Don’t hesitate to turn to me for help when it is necessary.
→Don’t hesitate to turn to me for help .
句型公式：“the＋比较级，the＋比较级”意为“越……，就越……”
【教材原句】 The more time he spent observing these animals， the more his understanding of them grew.他观察这些动物的时间越长，他就越了解它们。
【用法】
（1）“the＋比较级，the＋比较级”是一个比较结构，表示后者随着前者的变化而变化，该结构中两个the的后面都必须跟形容词或副词的比较级形式。 （2）“比较级＋and＋比较级”意为“越来越……”，与这类结构搭配的常用动词有grow， get， become等。
【品悟】 The more powerful the car is，the more difficult it is to handle.
汽车的功率越大，就越难驾驭。
【写美】 微写作
①离地面越高，空气就越稀薄。
off the ground is， the air becomes.
②一个人书读得越多，他就会变得越明智。
The more a person reads， .
③对于一个像我这样的外国人来说，了解中国历史越多，就越喜欢住在中国。
For a foreigner like me， the more I learn about Chinese history， .
Section Ⅲ Developing ideas
【文本透析·剖语篇】
第一步
1.most significant 2.born 3.Wang Wei 4.serve
5.observed 6.gallop off 7.real horses
第二步
1－6 DBBBCC
第三步
Even after more than a thousand years have passed， we can still feel the power within its burning eyes， bared teeth and kicking hooves.
第四步
1.Both his talent and his hard work are the key to his success in the field of painting.
2.Xu Beihong， a Chinese painter， was good at painting horses.His work Eight Fine Horses has won great reputation at home and abroad.
第五步
1.过去分词短语 后置定语
《照夜白图》，现收藏于纽约大都会艺术博物馆，被认为是中国艺术史上最为重要的骏马图之一。
2.独立主格 定语 every detail
韩干日复一日地练习画马，用画笔把眼睛观察到的每一处细节都呈现了出来。
3.定语 Those 伴随状语 宾语
看过韩干的骏马图的人都对他独特的技艺赞赏有加，称他的马“跃然纸上”。
【核心知识·巧突破】
核心词汇集释
1.①sponsored ②to complete
③find some more sponsors for my bike ride
2.①for ②for ③am very fond of； am very keen on
3.①for ②in ③sing high praises for/think highly of/think well of/speak highly of/have a high opinion of
4.①in ②from/against ③put all the others in the shade
重点句型解构
1.①unless handled properly ②when necessary
2.①The higher； the thinner ②the wiser he will become ③the more I enjoy living in China
8 / 8(共94张PPT)
Section Ⅲ Developing ideas
1
篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
4
课时检测·提能力
3
核心知识·巧突破
2
文本透析·剖语篇
篇章助解·释疑难
力推课前预习
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Han Gan and His Horses
[1]What a magnificent① horse！ Even after more than a thousand
years have passed， we can still feel the power within its burning eyes，
bared② teeth and kicking③ hooves.Night-Shining White， [2]now kept in
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art， is regarded④ as one of the
most significant⑤ horse paintings in the history of Chinese art.Its artist，
Han Gan， is known for his skill in capturing⑥ not only the physical
features of the animal， but also its inner spirit and strength⑦.
[1]本句为what引导的感叹句。
[2]过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰Night-Shining White。
【读文清障】
①magnificent adj.宏伟的，壮丽的
②bare v.使暴露，露出adj.裸露的
bared teeth 裸露的牙齿
③kick v.踢
④regard v.把……视为，看待
be regarded as ... 被认为是……，被看作……
⑤significant adj.重要的，影响深远的
⑥capture v.（用图画、文章、电影等准确地）表达，刻画，描述
⑦strength n.力量；优势
[3]Born into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty， the young
Han Gan had to help support his family by working in a local wine⑧
shop.His artistic talent was discovered by accident⑨ when he was sent to
the poet Wang Wei’s house to collect payment for some wine.[4]While
waiting at the gate， Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and
was seen by the poet himself.Wang Wei decided to sponsor⑩ the young
man to study painting and recommended him to a master.Due to Han
Gan’s natural talent and years of hard work， he was eventually chosen
to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the royal palace.
[3]过去分词短语作原因状语。
[4]此处为时间状语从句的省略句， While和waiting之间省略了
he was。
⑧wine n.葡萄酒
⑨by accident 偶然地；意外地
⑩sponsor v.资助
recommend v.推荐
recommend ... to sb 向某人推荐……
eventually adv.最终地
emperor n.皇帝
The Tang emperors were very fond of horses.This meant that the
animal was a frequent subject for artists.At that time， the most
common way to study horse painting was by copying the works of previous
painters.Han Gan’s method， however， was different — he observed
the animal itself.He was a frequent visitor to the royal stables and even
moved in to live with the stable workers for quite some time.The horses，
whether resting or on the move ， offered him plenty of inspiration
.[5]The more time he spent observing these animals， the more his
understanding of them grew.
Day after day ， Han Gan painted the horses， his brush presenting
every detail that he saw with his own eyes.
It is said that when the Emperor asked Han Gan to take a master of
horse painting as his teacher， the artist replied， “I have my own
teachers， Your Majesty .All the horses in your stables are my very
teachers.”
[6]Those who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high praises
for his unique skill， saying that his horses “could gallop off the
paper”. Even Su Shi， the famous poet of the Song Dynasty， expressed
his admiration for Han Gan as a master of horse painting with the
words， “The horses painted by Han Gan are real horses.”
[5]“The＋比较级，the＋比较级”结构，表示“越……，就
越……”。
[6]who引导定语从句，修饰先行词Those；动词-ing短语saying
that his horses “could gallop off the paper”作伴随状语。
fond adj.喜爱的
be fond of ...喜欢……
frequent adj.经常发生的，频繁的
stable n.马厩，养马场
on the move在行进中，在移动中
inspiration n.灵感；鼓舞
day after day日复一日，一天又一天
present v.展示；呈现
majesty n.陛下
sing high praises for ... 高度赞扬/赞美……
unique adj.独一无二的
admiration n.敬佩；钦佩
【参考译文】
韩干和他的马
好一匹骏马！尽管已经走过千年的时光，我们还能从它炽烈
的双眼、裸露的牙齿以及舞动的马蹄中感觉到力量。《照夜白
图》，现收藏于纽约大都会艺术博物馆，被认为是中国艺术史上
最为重要的骏马图之一。它的创作者——画家韩干以其神形兼备
的画马技术闻名于世。
韩干出生于初唐时期的一个贫苦家庭，年少时不得不在酒肆帮工
来维持家庭生计。有一次，他被派至诗人王维家收酒钱，绘画才能因
机缘巧合被发现。韩干在门口等候时，他用一根木棒在地上画画，正
好被王维看到。王维决定资助这位年轻人学画，并将他引荐给了一位
绘画大师。韩干本来就有天赋，加之多年勤学苦练，最终被召入皇宫
为唐玄宗效力。
唐代的皇帝十分喜爱骏马，马因此成为画家笔下的常见主题。当
时，学习画马最普遍的方法是临摹前人留下的画作。但韩干却采用了
不同的方法——他去观察真的马。他是皇家马厩的常客，甚至直接搬
到马厩中与马夫同住了好长一段时间。无论是静止休息的马还是动态
行进的马，都给韩干带来很多灵感。他观察这些动物的时间越长，他
就越了解它们。韩干日复一日地练习画马，用画笔把眼睛观察到的每
一处细节都呈现了出来。
据说，皇帝曾让他选一位画马大师为师，韩干却回答：“我有自
己的老师，陛下。您马厩里所有的马都是我的老师。”
看过韩干的骏马图的人都对他独特的技艺赞赏有加，称他的马
“跃然纸上”。就连宋朝的著名诗人苏轼都曾赞扬过韩干画马的卓越
才能，他在诗中写道：“韩生画马真是马。”
文本透析·剖语篇
助力语篇理解
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第一步：析架构理清脉络
第二步：知细节明察秋毫
1. According to the passage，which is TRUE about the painting Night-
Shining White？（ ）
A. The painting was finished less than one thousand years ago.
B. It was kept in China now.
C. It only shows the painter’s skill in capturing the physical features of
the animal.
D. It is of great value in the history of Chinese art.
2. How was Han Gan’s artistic talent discovered？（ ）
A. His parents found his talent when he was young.
B. His gift was discovered by Wang Wei by chance.
C. The owner of the wine shop discovered his gift.
D. The Tang emperors found his talent after seeing his paintings.
3. We can infer from the second paragraph that .（ ）
A. Han Gan was talented but very lazy
B. Han Gan was talented and hard-working
C. the poet Wang Wei didn’t like Han Gan
D. the poet Wang Wei served Emperor Xuanzong
4. From Su Shi’s comments，we can infer Han Gan’s horse paintings
are .（ ）
A. abstract B. vivid
C. beautiful D. expensive
5. We can infer from the passage that .（ ）
A. Wang Wei taught Han Gan how to paint horses
B. Han Gan was eventually chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong because of
his hard work
C. Han Gan didn’t agree with the method of studying horse painting by
copying the works of previous painters
D. the Emperor appointed a horse to be Han Gan’s teacher
6. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage？（ ）
A. To introduce the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
B. To tell us the story behind Night-Shining White.
C. To introduce the artist Han Gan and his famous horse painting.
D. To introduce a special style of painting.
第三步：品语言妙笔生辉
Read the passage carefully and find the sentence describing the horses.
Even after more than a thousand years have passed， we can still feel
the power within its burning eyes， bared teeth and kicking hooves.
Even after more than a thousand years have passed， we can still feel
the power within its burning eyes， bared teeth and kicking hooves.
第四步：拓思维品质提升
1. What made Han Gan a successful painter？
Both his talent and his hard work are the key to his success in the field
of painting.
2. Do you know any other artists famous for painting animals？
Xu Beihong， a Chinese painter， was good at painting horses.His
work Eight Fine Horses has won great reputation at home and abroad.
Both his talent and his hard work are the key to his success in the field
of painting.
Xu Beihong， a Chinese painter， was good at painting horses.His
work Eight Fine Horses has won great reputation at home and abroad.
第五步：析难句表达升级
1. Night-Shining White， now kept in New York’s Metropolitan
Museum of Art， is regarded as one of the most significant horse
paintings in the history of Chinese art.
句式分析 句中now kept in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art
为 过去分词短语 作 后置定语 ，修饰Night-Shining White。
自主翻译 《照夜白图》，现收藏于纽约大都会艺术博物馆，被
认为是中国艺术史上最为重要的骏马图之一。
过去分词短语
后置定语
《照夜白图》，现收藏于纽约大都会艺术博物馆，被
认为是中国艺术史上最为重要的骏马图之一。
2. Day after day， Han Gan painted the horses， his brush presenting
every detail that he saw with his own eyes.
句式分析 本句为主从复合句。his brush presenting every detail为
“名词＋动词-ing形式”构成的 独立主格 结构；that he saw
with his own eyes为that引导的 定语 从句，修饰先行词 every
detail 。
自主翻译 韩干日复一日地练习画马，用画笔把眼睛观察到的每
一处细节都呈现了出来。
独立主格
定语
every
detail
韩干日复一日地练习画马，用画笔把眼睛观察到的每
一处细节都呈现了出来。
3. Those who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high praises for his
unique skill， saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”.
句式分析 本句为主从复合句。who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings
为who引导的 定语 从句，修饰先行词 Those ；动词-ing短语
saying that his horses “could gallop off the paper”作 伴随状
语 ，that his horses “could gallop off the paper”为that引导的 宾
语 从句。
自主翻译 看过韩干的骏马图的人都对他独特的技艺赞赏有加，
称他的马“跃然纸上”。
定语
Those
伴随状
语
宾
语
看过韩干的骏马图的人都对他独特的技艺赞赏有加，
称他的马“跃然纸上”。
核心知识·巧突破
探究课堂重点
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Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
sponsor v.资助，赞助；发起 n.资助者，赞助商；发起人
【教材原句】 Wang Wei decided to sponsor the young man to study
painting and recommended him to a master.
王维决定资助这位年轻人学画，并将他引荐给了一位绘画大师。
（1）sponsor sb to do sth 资助某人做某事
sponsor a meeting 主办一次会议
sponsor a show 赞助一次展览
（2）sponsor for/of ……的赞助人
【用法】
【佳句】 If there had not been an exchange programme， he would not
have found a sponsor to help him study abroad.
要是没有交换生项目，他就不会找到一个帮助他出国留学的资助
者了。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The lecture sponsored （sponsor） by the college drew a large
number of students.
②She found a company to sponsor her to complete （complete）
college.
sponsored
to complete
【写美】 补全句子
③I need to find some more sponsors for my bike ride to Brighton.
我需要为我的布赖顿骑车之行再多找一些赞助商。
find some more sponsors for my bike ride
be fond of ...喜欢……
【教材原句】 The Tang emperors were very fond of horses.
唐代的皇帝十分喜爱骏马。
【用法】
be keen on 喜爱……
be crazy about 对……着迷
be addicted to 对……上瘾
have a fancy for 喜欢……
take a pleasure in 以……为乐
care for 喜欢，照顾
go in for 喜欢，对……感兴趣
fall in love with 爱上，喜欢上
【佳句】 To tell the truth，I am fond of Chinese paintings which show
the spirit of Chinese people.
说实话，我喜欢展示中国人民精神的中国画。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①She goes in for cooking and is always trying out new recipes.
②The children care much for new clothes when the Spring Festival is
coming.
for
for
【写美】 一句多译
③我非常喜欢侦探小说，尤其是日本著名作家的作品。
→I am very fond of detective stories， especially written by famous
Japanese writers.（fond）
→I am very keen on detective stories， especially written by famous
Japanese writers.（keen）
am very fond of
am very keen on
sing high praises for ...高度赞扬/赞美……
【教材原句】 Those who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang
high praises for his unique skill， saying that his horses “could gallop
off the paper”.
看过韩干的骏马图的人都对他独特的技艺赞赏有加，称他的马“跃然
纸上”。
【用法】
（1）同义表达：think highly/well of， speak highly of， have a high
opinion of
（2）praise sb for （doing） sth因（做）某事而表扬某人
（3）in praise of 赞扬
【佳句】 When we sing high praises for something new， we should
not ignore its bad effects.
当我们高度赞扬某种新事物时，我们不应该忽视它的不良影响。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The young man who saved the girl from the lake was highly
praised for his good behaviour.
②He wrote a poem in praise of the hero saving a drowning girl.
for
in
【写美】 补全句子
③Judging from his expression， he doesn’t sing high praises for/think
highly of/think well of/speak highly of/have a high opinion of your
plan.
从他的表情判断，他对你的计划评价不高。
sing high praises for/think
highly of/think well of/speak highly of/have a high opinion of
shade n.（色彩的）浓淡，深浅，色度；阴凉处；（树）荫 v.
给……遮挡（光线）；把……涂暗；画阴影
【教材原句】 It shows sunflowers in a vase， mostly in three shades of
yellow.
它画的是花瓶里的向日葵，大多是三种色度的黄色。
（1）in the shade of 在……的阴影下
put sb/sth in the shade 使某人或某物黯然失色；使相形见绌
in the shade 在阴凉处
（2）shade ...from/against ... 使……免受……的照射
【用法】
【佳句】 She was sitting in the shade of a large oak tree.
她坐在一棵大橡树的树荫下。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①After a long hike， we were fortunate to find a bench in the shade
to rest our tired legs.
②She shaded her eyes from/against the strong sunshine.
in
from/against
【写美】 补全句子
③They’re planning a festival that will put all the others in the
shade .
他们正在筹办一个将令所有其他类似活动都黯然失色的纪念活动。
put all the others in the
shade
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式：时间状语从句的省略句
【教材原句】 While waiting at the gate， Han Gan used a stick to
draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself.
韩干在门口等候时，他用一根木棒在地上画画，正好被王维看到。
【用法】
（1）句中While waiting at the gate为时间状语从句的省略句， While
和waiting之间省略了he was。
（2）在时间、条件、让步状语从句中，当从句的主语与主句的主语
一致或从句的主语是it，同时从句中含有系动词be的某种形式时，可
以省略主语与系动词。
【品悟】 While visiting the art exhibition， we discussed the great
artists’ works.
参观艺术展时，我们讨论了伟大艺术家的作品。
【写美】 微写作/句型转换
①这个问题，除非处理得当，可能会导致两个人之间的误解。
The problem， unless handled properly ，may lead to
misunderstanding between the two people.
②Don’t hesitate to turn to me for help when it is necessary.
→Don’t hesitate to turn to me for help when necessary .
unless handled properly
when necessary
句型公式：“the＋比较级，the＋比较级”意为“越……，就
越……”
【教材原句】 The more time he spent observing these animals， the
more his understanding of them grew.
他观察这些动物的时间越长，他就越了解它们。
【用法】
（1）“the＋比较级，the＋比较级”是一个比较结构，表示后者随
着前者的变化而变化，该结构中两个the的后面都必须跟形容词或副
词的比较级形式。
（2）“比较级＋and＋比较级”意为“越来越……”，与这类结构
搭配的常用动词有grow， get， become等。
【品悟】 The more powerful the car is，the more difficult it is to
handle.
汽车的功率越大，就越难驾驭。
【写美】 微写作
①离地面越高，空气就越稀薄。
The higher off the ground is， the thinner the air becomes.
②一个人书读得越多，他就会变得越明智。
The more a person reads， the wiser he will become .
③对于一个像我这样的外国人来说，了解中国历史越多，就越喜欢住
在中国。
For a foreigner like me， the more I learn about Chinese history， the
more I enjoy living in China .
The higher
the thinner
the wiser he will become
the
more I enjoy living in China
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
4
维度一：品句填词
1. This kind of wine （葡萄酒） is too sweet for me， so I’m not
used to its taste.
2. Instead of blaming the child who had broken the vase （花瓶），
she gave him a tolerant smile and let him go.
3. Emperor （皇帝） Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty was one of the
greatest rulers in Chinese history.
wine
vase
Emperor
4. Visitors are requested not to touch the paintings using their bare
hands.
5. We must keep our room clean， for dirt and disease go hand in
hand， you know.
6. Please could you sponsor me for my school’s campaign for Help the
Aged？
are
irt
ponsor
维度二：词形转换
1. He was so devoted to his work that he frequently （frequent）
stayed up late at night.
2. He told us that the people visiting the exhibition were mostly
（most） from poor families.
3. The exhibition， sponsored （sponsor） by the local
government， will illustrate how technology is constantly evolving and
changing.
frequently
mostly
sponsored
4. When he returned， there were some dirty （dirt） spots on his
trousers.
5. Van Gogh is known for his painting Sunflowers which was painted
mainly in three shades （shade） of yellow.
dirty
shades
维度三：固定搭配和句式
1. When asked （当被问及） about her personal life，the young
actress kept silent.
2. It is said that （据说） the activity is scheduled to last 3 days in
order to help people realize the environmental protection.
3. The more time （时间越长） middle school students spend on
their phones， the greater （越大） their health problems are.
4. As a student， I am fond of （喜欢） taking part in a variety of
contests.
5. Some amateurs can perform at such a high level that even
professionals sing high praises for （高度赞扬） them.
When asked
It is said that
The more time
the greater
am fond of
sing high praises for
维度四：课文语法填空
Night-Shining White， now 1. kept （keep） in New York’s
Metropolitan Museum of Art， is regarded as one of the most significant
horse paintings in the history of Chinese art.2. Its （it） artist， Han
Gan， is known for his skill in capturing not only the physical features of
the animal， 3. but also its inner spirit and strength.Han Gan’s
artistic talent was discovered 4.
kept
Its
but
by accident while he was 5. waiting （wait） at the gate of Wang
Wei’s house to collect payment for some wine.Wang Wei decided to
sponsor the young man to study painting and recommended him to a
master.Due to Han Gan’s natural talent and years of hard work， he was
6. eventually （eventual） chosen to serve Emperor Xuanzong in the
royal palace.Han Gan’s method of studying horse painting was
different — he observed the animal itself.He regarded all the horses of the
royal stables as his teachers.
by
waiting
eventually
Those 7. who saw Han Gan’s horse paintings all sang high
praises for his unique skill， 8. saying （say） that his horses
“could gallop off the paper”.Even Su Shi， expressed his
9. admiration （admire） for Han Gan with the words， “The
horses 10. painted （paint） by Han Gan are real horses.”
who
saying
admiration
painted
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
What is the place of art in a culture of inattention？ Recent visitors to
the Louvre report that tourists can now spend only a minute in front of the
Mona Lisa before being asked to move on. Much of that time， for some
of them， is spent taking photographs not even of the painting but of
themselves with the painting in the background.
One view is that we have made tourism and gallery-going so easy that
we have made it effectively impossible to appreciate what we’ve
travelled to see. In this society， experience becomes goods like any
other. There are queues to climb Everest as well as to see famous
paintings. Thus， leisure is considered as hard labour rather than
relaxation.
In the rapidly developing society， what gets lost is the quality of
looking. Consider an extreme example， the late philosopher Richard
Wollheim. When he visited the Louvre he could spend as much as four
hours sitting before a painting. The first hour， he claimed， was
necessary for incorrect impression to be removed. It was only then that the
picture would begin to disclose itself. This seems unthinkable today， but
it is still possible to organise. Even in the busiest museums there are many
rooms and many pictures worth hours of contemplation （沉思） which
the crowds largely ignore.
Marcel Proust， another lover of the Louvre， wrote： “It is only
through art that we can escape from ourselves and know how another
person sees a universe which is not the same as our own and whose
landscapes would otherwise have remained as unknown as any there may
be on the moon.” If any art remains worth seeing， it must lead us to
such escapes. But a minute in front of a painting in a hurried， harried
（烦扰） crowd won’t do that.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在快速发展的社会中，游客们不能
集中注意力很好地欣赏艺术品，而艺术是需要专心欣赏的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在快速发展的社会中，游客们不能
集中注意力很好地欣赏艺术品，而艺术是需要专心欣赏的。
1. Why does the author mention the example in Louvre in Paragraph 1？
（ ）
A. To express his concern about Louvre.
B. To report the popularity of Mona Lisa.
C. To introduce a good place to take photos.
D. To show a disappointing current situation.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和第二段第一句可
知，作者在第一段提到卢浮宫的例子是为了展示艺术欣赏令人失望
的现状。
2. Which of the following will Richard Wollheim agree？（ ）
A. People need to clear up their misunderstanding of paintings.
B. People have to stay at least 4 hours when appreciating paintings.
C. It is impossible for modern people to admire paintings attentively.
D. The longer one admires the paintings， the more unlikely he loves
them.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的The first hour ... to be
removed.可知，Richard Wollheim认为第一个小时是消除对艺术作
品错误印象所必需的。由此可得出，他可能会同意的是人们需要澄
清对绘画的误解。
3. What role does art play in our lives according to Marcel Proust？
（ ）
A. Art is of help for us to accept ourselves better.
B. Art makes our lives more colourful and meaningful.
C. Art allows us to know the world in the view of others.
D. Art pushes us away from ourselves and explores the moon.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的It is only through art ...
may be on the moon.可知，Marcel Proust认为艺术让我们从别人的
角度去认识世界。
4. What is the best title for the passage？（ ）
A. Into Art Attentively B. Escape from Ourselves
C. Beyond Art Completely D. Go to the Museums Often
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，在快速发展的社会中，游
客们不能集中注意力很好地欣赏艺术品，而艺术是需要专心欣赏
的。 因此，A项最适合作文章标题。
B
From woodworker to great artist — this was the course of Qi
Baishi’s life.He achieved success by coupling talent with hard work.In
1953， he was honoured with the title “People’s Artist” by the
Chinese government.
For most of the general public， his masterpieces are his paintings of
shrimps.At the beginning， he painted these small animals by following
ancient models.Later， he developed a personal style by using shades of
black ink to show a shrimp’s body， giving it an almost real-life
feel.Besides， his paintings of flowers and vegetables， indicating rich
harvests （丰收）， are famous as well.People love these nature-based
paintings because the works remind them of the countryside and of their
hometowns.The dove is another common image in Qi’s art during his
later years， showing his wish for world peace.
Be it landscapes， birds， flowers or figures， Qi’s paintings are
rich in expression and detail.Using heavy ink， bright colours and
energetic strokes （笔画）， he created works in a fresh and lively
manner， expressing his love of nature and life.His art reflects an
international trend in modern art at the time， yet he expressed it in a
typical Chinese way.
Qi was hard-working even in his 70s.He kept looking for higher
goals， especially as he got older.While many other Chinese artists retire
from public life at an old age， Qi actively took on more social
responsibilities.He said， “I love my hometown， my country and all
the lives there.In recent years， I have realised that what I run after is
world peace.”
In 1956， he was awarded the International Peace Prize by the World
Peace Council.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国著名艺术家齐
白石的绘画风格和他取得的成就。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国著名艺术家齐
白石的绘画风格和他取得的成就。
5. Why are Qi Baishi’s nature-based paintings popular？（ ）
A. Because they lift people’s spirits.
B. Because they touch people’s feelings.
C. Because they inspire people’s passions.
D. Because they reflect people’s wishes.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的People love these nature-
based paintings because the works remind them of the countryside and
of their hometowns.可知，人们喜欢齐白石以自然为基础的绘画，
因为这些画触动了他们的感情，让他们想起了乡村和他们的家乡。
6. What does Paragraph 3 focus on about Qi Baishi？（ ）
A. His masterpieces.
B. His influence.
C. His painting subjects.
D. His painting style.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，第三段主要介绍了
齐白石的绘画风格，他用浓墨重彩和充满活力的笔画创作出清新活
泼的作品，他用一种典型的中国方式来表达自己的作品。由此可推
断出，第三段关注的是齐白石的绘画风格。
7. Why was Qi Baishi still hard-working at an old age？（ ）
A. To popularize Chinese paintings.
B. To involve the youth in art.
C. To shoulder more social responsibilities.
D. To earn international reputation.
解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的While many other
Chinese artists retire from public life at an old age， Qi actively took
on more social responsibilities.可知，齐白石在年老时还努力工作是
为了承担更多的社会责任。
8. Which of the following words can be used to best describe Qi？
（ ）
A. Remarkable and admirable.
B. Passionate and confident.
C. Intelligent and generous.
D. Realistic and professional.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和最后一段内容可
知，齐白石的成就获得国内和国际的认可。由此可知，他是引人注
目的；根据倒数第二段内容可知，齐白石在年老时还努力工作，积
极承担更多的社会责任。由此可知，他是令人钦佩的。
C
Mona Lisa is the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting of a woman with
a mysterious smile. This week， the painting gave up a secret.
Scientists using X-rays to examine the chemical structure of a small
part of the painting discovered a technique Leonardo used in the work. An
oil paint used for it was a special， new chemical mixture， which
suggests that the Italian artist was in an experimental mood when he
worked on the painting in the 16th century.
“He loved to experiment， and each of his paintings is completely
different technically，”said Victor Gonzalez， a chemist who has studied
the chemical element of several works by Leonardo and other artists. The
researchers found a rare lead compound （铅化合物） —
plumbonacrite， in Leonardo’s first layer of paint. The discovery proved
that da Vinci most likely used lead oxide to thicken and help dry his paint.
The paint in the study is about the thickness of a human hair， lying in the
top right area of the painting.
The scientists looked into its atomic structure using X-rays， moving
particles at the speed of light， permitting researchers to look deeper into
the paint structure. “ Plumbonacrite is really a fingerprint of his recipe，
as it’s the first time we can chemically confirm it，” Gonzalez said.
Dutch artist Rembrandt may have used a similar mixture when he was
painting in the 17th century. Gonzalez and other researchers have found
plumbonacrite in his work， too. Leonardo is thought to have put lead
oxide powder， which has an orange colour， in the oil to make it thicker
and dry faster. “What you will get is an oil that has a very nice golden
colour，” Gonzalez said. “It flows more like honey.”
But Mona Lisa — said by the Louvre to be a portrait （肖像） of
Lisa Gherardini， the wife of a Florentine silk businessman — and
additional works by Leonardo still have other secrets to tell. “What we
are saying is just a little brick in the knowledge，” Gonzalez said.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科研人员研究意大利画家达·芬奇的
名画《蒙娜丽莎》后发现，达·芬奇在作画时使用了一种铅化合物，
并且表示达·芬奇的画作中仍然有很多秘密等待人们去寻找和发现。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科研人员研究意大利画家达·芬奇的
名画《蒙娜丽莎》后发现，达·芬奇在作画时使用了一种铅化合物，
并且表示达·芬奇的画作中仍然有很多秘密等待人们去寻找和发现。
9. What’s the new discovery about Mona Lisa？（ ）
A. A new explanation of the secret smile.
B. A new chemical element used in the painting.
C. The secret of the woman in the painting.
D. The structure of the paint da Vinci used.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知，科学家们发现一
种特殊的化学混合物被用在了《蒙娜丽莎》的颜料上。
10. Which best explains the underlined word “fingerprint” in Paragraph
4？（ ）
A. Open secret. B. Widespread use.
C. Hidden element. D. Long-term dream.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文as it’s the first time we
can chemically confirm it可知，科学家们用科学方法第一次证实了
达·芬奇在他的画作中使用了这种铅化合物。由此可知，画线词指
的是达·芬奇的画作中这种先前不为人知的成分。
11. How does Gonzalez view the use of lead oxide powder in paintings？
（ ）
A. It helps to make many things into paints.
B. It helps to make paints easy to deal with.
C. It helps to keep the paintings last long.
D. It helps to make paintings rich in colour.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段最后三句可推知，Gonzalez认
为这种铅化合物的添加有助于使绘画色彩丰富。
12. What can we learn about Mona Lisa from the last paragraph？
（ ）
A. It has more secrets to tell the world.
B. It’s the portrait of a silk businessman.
C. It’s well kept in bricks in the Louvre.
D. It has a mixture of different art styles.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，画家达·芬奇的《蒙
娜丽莎》和他的其他画作仍有很多秘密有待被发现，我们所知道
的只是其中很小的一部分。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Artistic activities like taking a painting class or visiting a gallery are
becoming increasingly popular today.13.（ ） However， scientific
studies have shown that art plays a critical role in promoting health and
well-being.
Art is found to be effective in relieving stress. This applies to both
children and adults. Activities such as painting， drawing， and sculpting
have been linked to lower stress and mental calmness. They take
participants’ mind off busy daily work. 14.（ ）
Another great benefit of art is that it encourages both kids and adults
in imagination and creative thinking. It helps develop and improve
problem-solving skills.15.（ ） That allows people to imagine
different solutions to problems. This type of creative thinking allows the
brain to perform complicated functions in ways that learning a new
language does.
16. （ ） It drives the brain to produce a hormone （激素） that
makes people feel good about themselves， improves concentration， and
increases motivation，providing a sense of accomplishment. After
completing a creative project， people will feel happy and satisfied. This
process of creating something unique can promote a sense of well-being
and even slow down aging.
Sharing the creative process of making art is a great way to help
students build their social awareness and interpersonal skills. This can
remind schools to have students work with seniors in the community！ 17.
（ ） Creating visual arts helps in transforming lives of people with
brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease by increasing connections，
promoting cell growth and improving memory.
A. Include artistic activities in the daily life.
B. Creating art helps increase self-confidence.
C. Art is a very interesting topic for people of all ages.
D. There is no right or wrong in the creation of artworks.
E. Consequently， mental states such as fear and worry get set aside.
F. Arrange a trip to the museum or have an art class across generations.
G. People tend to think the benefits of art are only enjoyment and
relaxation.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科学研究表明，艺术不仅是一种享
受和放松，在促进健康和幸福方面也发挥着至关重要的作用。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科学研究表明，艺术不仅是一种享
受和放松，在促进健康和幸福方面也发挥着至关重要的作用。
13. G 根据空后的However可知，上下文有转折关系，G项中提到人
们对艺术的看法是only enjoyment and relaxation，这与空后一句中科学
研究得出的观点art plays a critical role in promoting health and well-
being形成对比。
14. E 上文介绍艺术有助于帮助人们减轻压力，让人从繁忙的工
作中解放出来。E项承接上文，进一步说明其好处，E项中的
mental states such as fear and worry与上文lower stress and mental
calmness相照应。
15. D 根据That的指代关系和空后一句可知，上文中应出现指示代
词That指代的内容，D项中the creation of artworks即其指代对象，艺术
创作的自由性让人们能够想象出不同的解决问题的方法，都是关于艺
术有利于创造性思维的话题，符合语境。
16. B 根据空后一句可知，本段是在介绍艺术可以使人自信，自我
感觉良好，所以B项符合本段主题，同时是对本段内容的概括。
17. F 根据空前一句可知，F项是空前一句提到的活动的具体举例，
都是学生和老年人可以一起进行的艺术活动。
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你校将举办艺术节，请你写一封邮件邀请你的英
国朋友Peter参加，内容包括：
1. 艺术节安排（时间、地点、活动）；
2. 邀请他表演节目。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Peter，
I felt it a great honor to invite you.
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Peter，
I felt it a great honor to invite you.The art festival hosted by our
school is drawing near.
The coming festival will serve as a platform for us to show our talents
for art and cultivate our interest in art.Based on such a meaningful
theme， the festival consists of various activities， which range from solo
shows to group performances.Next Friday， the festival will be held in the
teaching building.All the students will take part in it.I sincerely hope that
you can join us in our performance.
All of us will feel happy with the presence of you.
Yours，
Li Hua
谢谢观看！
