Period Four Using Language
【课前自主探究】
Task 1 Text Structure Analysing
1.exhibition 2.highlight 3.bronze 4.sculptures
5.guarantee 6.admission
Task 2 Fast Reading
art exhibition announcement;the ancient Chinese art on show
Task 3 Careful Reading
1—3 DCB
Task 4 Micro-writing
1.to display 2.being 3.was recognized 4.a 5.it
6.to have come 7.which 8.highly 9.guaranteed 10.admission
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.①representative ②representing ③represented
④Representing the Students’ Union
⑤display something representative
2.①by;to ②has declined ③to be interviewed ④the economy was in decline/on the decline ⑤decline her warm-hearted invitation
3.①as/to be ②recognition ③recognized
④It is widely/generally recognized that
⑤Without your recognition and guidance
4.①came (back) to life ②came to life ③brought to life
④brought to life
5.①To guarantee ②guaranteed ③under ④was guaranteed
⑤guarantee/give you a guarantee;guarantee you a colourful spare life/guarantee a colourful spare life to you
6.①watching ②to pay/paying ③being considered/consideration ④are worthy of being attended/attendance/to be attended;are worth attending;are worthwhile to attend/attending
句型透视
1.①to be writing ②to have been buried ③to be built
④was thought to be amusing ⑤are believed to be consuming ⑥are reported to have been destroyed
2.①that ②did ③until I earned enough money ④Not until I heard the news did I realize; It was not until I heard the news that I realizedPeriod Four Using Language
Ⅰ.1.criticised 2.vases 3.contemporary 4.worthy
5.civil 6.permanent 7.humble 8.memorial
Ⅱ.1.representatives 2.expansion 3.artistic 4.entry 5.recognition 6.guaranteed 7.exhibition 8.exceptional
9.admission 10.proud
Ⅲ.1.on the/in decline 2.In time 3.has gained recognition as/has been recognized as 4.were brought to life 5.under guarantee 6.is worthy of 7.in store 8.turn to
Ⅳ.1.to be as serious as we had thought
2.finding themselves influenced by Chinese culture
3.if/whether it is worthy to be bought/worthy of being bought
4.are reported to have been made
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述的是数字艺术是一种新兴的艺术形式,它将科技与艺术融为一体。近些年随着数字技术的崛起,关于“博物馆是否应该收藏数字艺术作品”的话题被大家广泛讨论。
1.C 细节理解题。 根据第三段“Digital art can be defined as an artwork created using digital technology and tools like computers, tablets and smartphones.”可知,数字艺术可以定义为使用计算机、平板电脑和智能手机等数字技术和数字工具创作的艺术品。因此,数字艺术的创作离不开数字技术。故选C项。
2.D 词义猜测题。根据画线词前文“On one hand, many believe that digital art is not ‘real’ art and does not deserve to be given the same recognition as traditional artworks.”可知,一方面,许多人认为数字艺术不是真正的艺术,不应该被认可;同时根据画线词所在的句子“On the other hand, supporters of digital art hold the view that museums should endorse this new form of expression and give it the same respect as any other type of artworks.”可知,另一方面,数字艺术的支持者认为数字艺术应该被认可、被接受。故画线词表示“接受,认可”。D项accept与画线词为同义词。故选D项。
3.A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The truth is that many museums have already begun to accept digital art into their collections. In fact, some museums have even devoted entire exhibitions to showcasing digital artworks from around the world. This shows that there is a growing appreciation for this type of expression and that it is slowly becoming more accepted by mainstream audiences.”可知,许多博物馆已经开始接受数字艺术的收藏,人们越来越欣赏这种表达方式,数字艺术正逐渐被主流观众所接受。也就是说,它正在获得越来越多的认可。故选A项。
4.B 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据第二段“In recent times, however, digital art has started to gain popularity as an art form. This has raised the question of whether or not museums should accept digital art into their collections.” 可知, 本文主要讨论了博物馆是否应该收藏数字艺术作品这个问题。B项“Should museums accept digital art ”(博物馆应该接受数字艺术吗 )概括文章主要内容,适合作为最佳标题。故选B项。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为艺术家在户外展览会上与一对母女相遇的经历,展示了艺术对人们生活的深远影响以及人与人之间通过艺术建立起的联系。
1.B 根据上文“As an artist, I am constantly struck by the profound impact that art can have on people’s lives.”可知,作者认为艺术对人们有很大的影响,由此可知,作者最近的经历突出了艺术的巨大力量。故选B。 deny否认;highlight强调,突出;decrease减少;transform改变,转换。
2.C 根据下文“Finally she came the next morning, quickly paid for the original and took it home with a huge smile.”可知,作者是在展览上摆摊卖画。故选C。 adjust to适应;appeal to呼吁,对……有吸引力;set up建立,搭建;wipe out彻底消灭。
3.C 根据下文“As they explored my artwork, the mother began to tell me the little girl’s story.”可知,这对母女是在仔细观看这幅画,由此可知,两人在作者的画前驻足,所以小女孩很明显是被作者的作品吸引了。故选C。mildly温和地;barely几乎不,勉强; apparently显然地,明显地;potentially潜在地。
4.A 根据空后“…a young girl holding both of her hands up…a butterfly.”可知,空后描述的是画的内容。故选A。represent代表,描述;expose揭露,使暴露;predict预测;clarify澄清,阐明。
5.C 根据空前的a young girl holding both of her hands up可知,女孩举起了双手,由此可推测,她放飞了一只蝴蝶。故选C。comfort安慰;bother烦恼,使不安;release释放;cast投掷,投射。
6.B 根据上文with one side dark and sad以及空前的形容词bright可知,空处和上文的sad意思相反。故选B。 vivid生动的;cheerful高兴的;exceptional例外的;abstract抽象的。
7.B 根据上文的“The child used to be an orphan…”以及下文的“…cherished and raised her.”可知,这个女孩的童年时期充满了艰难。故选B。 growth成长;hardship艰难,困苦;change改变; adventure冒险。
8.D 根据空后的“…who cherished and raised her.”以及上文所提及的这个女孩曾经是个孤儿可推测,女孩后来被一个新家庭所收养。故选D。organization组织;school学校;team团队;family家庭。
9.A 根据下文“However, as she was leaving, she turned back and said, ‘I really want the original painting. But I need to…on it tonight.’”可知,这位母亲非常喜欢这幅画,想考虑一下是否购买原作,由此可知,这位母亲一开始买下的是复制品。故选A。copy复制品;part部分,零件;photograph照片;draft草稿,草图。
10.A 根据下文“Finally she came the next morning, quickly paid for the original and took it home with a huge smile.”可知,这位母亲次日又来购买了原作。由此可知,她是回去再考虑一下。sleep on意为“延期解决, 拖延到第二天解决”。故选A。 insist坚持;depend依赖;thunder打雷,大声喊出。
11.C 根据上文“As an artist, I drew inspiration from my own experiences, emotions, and observations…”可判断,作者的作品有个人的特色。故选C。dramatic戏剧性的,引人注目的;logical逻辑上的; personal个人的;practical实用的。
12.D 根据上文可知,作者的作品拥有极强的个人特色,由此可知,作者并不知道别人如何解读自己的作品。故选D。 craft精心制作;grasp抓住;process加工,处理,缓缓前进;interpret领会,解读。
13.A 根据上文“But I am never quite sure how they will be…by others.”以及上文作者所说的自己的作品具有个人特色可以推测,作者认为艺术是作者和外界的精神联系。故选A。spiritual精神的;ideal理想的;fundamental基本的,根本的;conventional传统的。
14.B 根据上文的“This encounter reminds me of the…bond art fosters.”可知,艺术让作者和观众之间有了精神联系,这是一种互动。故选B。 perception观念,洞察力;interaction相互作用,互动;application运用,应用;interruption中断。
15.C 根据上文“Each of the…emphasizes its ability to touch hearts, bridge gaps, and bring comfort.”可知,艺术能够使我们得到提升。故选C。 separate隔开;devote奉献;uplift鼓舞,提升;defend防护,辩护。Period Four Using Language
Task 1 Text Structure Analysing
Task 2 Fast Reading
The passage is a(n) , which mainly tells us something about .
Task 3 Careful Reading
Read the text and then choose the best answer.
( )1.Which of the following are NOT on show most probably
A.Bronze bowls. B.Ceramic vases.
C.Ink wash paintings. D.Calligraphy works.
( )2.What is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass like
A.Old and torn. B.Out of date.
C.Fresh and lively. D.Dull and lifeless.
( )3.What was the intention of the Tang Dynasty sculptures on show
A.To influence Chinese sculpture.
B.To spread Buddhism.
C.To show great skill in creating them.
D.To help the trade along the Silk Road.
Task 4 Micro-writing
Read the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.
A new exhibition is to be presented, whose goal is 1. (display) the Chinese artistic genius from ancient times.
The highlight of this exhibition is a painting of Tang Yin. Though 2. (be) over 500 years old, the painting looks as fresh and full of life as the day it was created. Tang Yin turned to painting after he sought and failed to gain entry into the civil service. In time, he 3. (recognize) as one of the greatest artists in the history of China. Also of primary note is 4.
collection of nearly 100 bronze objects, but 5. is not known who made them. Besides, some of the items are thought 6. (come) from the collection of Emperor Qianlong. Finally, there are many fine examples of Tang Dynasty sculptures, most of 7. are of Buddhist origin. Buddhism did not really begin to expand until the seventh century. The Silk Road contributed to the introduction of Buddhist art to China, thus 8. (high) influencing Chinese sculptures.
Actually, it is 9. (guarantee) that this exhibition will show you more. Visitors should pay attention to the opening time and 10. (admit). Moreover, no photos or food and drink are allowed in the museum.
1.representative adj.(typical of a particular group of people or things)典型的;有代表性的 n.代表
(教材P6) These pictures are representative of ink wash animation films.
这些图片是水墨动画电影的代表。
(1)be representative of 代表……/是……的代表
(2)represent vt. 代表, 象征;表现;描绘;作为……的代表(或代理人)
represent sb/sth as sth 把……描述成……
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] A company (represent) wrote back and told me the airline was switching over from plastic to paper cups on all of its 1,200 daily flights.
②Yesterday, another student and I, (represent) our university’s student union, went to the Capital International Airport to meet this year’s international students.
③[2023·浙江1月考] In contrast to the court life and upper-class culture (represent) by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect the culture of grassroots Beijingers.
◆完成句子
④ , I’m writing to invite you to give us a speech on Chinese history.
我代表学生会写信邀请您给我们做一个关于中国历史的演讲。(应用文写作之邀请信)
⑤[2021·全国甲卷书面表达] In order to spread splendid Chinese culture and of my country, my school intends to hold a theme class meeting, which is to be posted on an English website later.
为了传播灿烂的中华文化,展示具有我国特色的东西,我校计划举办一次主题班会,稍后将在英文网站上发布。
2.decline n.(数量、 价格、质量等的)减少;下降;衰落 vi. & vt.(to become less, worse, or lower)减少;下降;衰落;谢绝
(教材P6) an explanation of the decline in ink wash animation 水墨动画衰落的说明
(1)fall/go into (a) decline 开始衰落, 衰弱下去;走下坡路
on the decline(=in decline) 在下降, 在衰退
a decline in… ……的下降/减少
(2)decline by… 下降/减少了……
decline to… 下降/减少到……
(3)decline to do sth 婉言拒绝做某事
decline an offer/invitation 谢绝帮助/邀请
【佳句背诵】
Mr Black declined to get the money but accepted the brothers’ suggestions of doing some work in his garden.
布莱克先生拒绝收钱,但接受了兄弟们在他的花园里干点活的建议。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①The number of tourists to the scenic spot has declined 10% in recent years only 5 million.
②The number of animals used in laboratory tests (decline) over the last 20 years.
③The President declined (interview) by reporters on account of a sore throat.
◆完成句子
④[2020·全国新高考Ⅰ卷读后续写] As , some people in the town had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet.
由于经济衰退,镇上有些人失业了。他们中许多家庭都在努力维持生计。
⑤When I was about to say goodbye, the girl asked if I’d had lunch. Surprise dominated me,urging me to .
当我正要说再见的时候,那个女孩问我是否吃过午饭。我的内心充满了惊讶,(它)促使我谢绝了她暖心的邀请。
3.recognition n.(agreement that something is true or legal)承认;认出;赞誉
(教材P8) In time, he gained recognition as one of the greatest artists China has ever known.
终于,他被公认为中国有史以来最伟大的艺术家之一。
(1)beyond/out of (all) recognition
难以认出
(2)recognize v. 认出,承认
recognize sb/sth as/to be…
承认某人/物是……
It is (widely/generally) recognized that…
人们公认……
(3)recognized adj. 公认的;认可的
【佳句背诵】
After the earthquake, my beautiful workplace lay beyond recognition, even some in ruins.
地震过后,我美丽的工作场所变得面目全非,甚至有些变成了废墟。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①In the torchlight, he caught sight of a figure whom he immediately recognized Bill Wilkins, our local grocer.
②With the development of its economy, the little town has changed beyond (recognize)in the last few years.
③[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] Shanghai may be the (recognize) home of the soup dumpling, but food historians will actually point you to the neighbouring ancient canal town of Nanxiang as xiao long bao’s birthplace.
◆完成句子
④[2021·全国乙卷书面表达] online learning is a significant way to study. (it作形式主语)
人们普遍认为在线学习是一种重要的学习方式。
⑤[2023·新高考全国Ⅱ卷读后续写] , I couldn’t have written this article.
没有你的认可和指导,我就写不出这篇文章。
4.bring…to life 赋予……生命;使……鲜活起来
come to life 活跃起来;显得逼真;苏醒
come back to life 复活;苏醒
【佳句背诵】
Waterbirds playing in the lake, and cattle and sheep wandering the grasslands bring the scenery to life.
水鸟在湖中嬉戏,牛羊在草原上漫步,使景色栩栩如生。
【活学活用】
◆用come短语的适当形式填空
①It was not until 3 days later that the boy (苏醒过来) and explained to the police what had happened to him.
②The moment we learnt that we would take part in the farm work programme, we all (活跃起来).
③After a few months’ repair, the old city was (鲜活起来) again.
◆完成句子
④I like how the book is clearly written with each chapter by pieces of fascinating knowledge.
我喜欢这本书清晰的编写方式,各种引人入胜的知识给每一章都赋予了生命。
5.guarantee vt.(to promise that something will happen or exist)保证;确保;肯定……必然发生 n. 保证;保修单;担保物
(教材P8) We guarantee that “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages” will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.
我们保证“从商到清:中国历代艺术”展览将通过其精彩的藏品带你进入另一个时代。
(1)guarantee to do sth 保证/担保做某事
guarantee sb sth(=guarantee sth to sb)
向某人保证/担保某事
guarantee that… 保证……
(2)give sb a guarantee that…
向某人保证……
under guarantee 在保修期内
【佳句背诵】
The shop said they would replace the television for us since it was still under guarantee.商店说他们会给我们更换那台电视机,因为它还在保修期内。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
① (guarantee) its economic growth, China needs to deal with the population issue properly, as its workers are getting older.
②The computer has been in use for many years, far beyond its (guarantee) lifespan.
③All the products that you have bought in our store will be repaired for free if they are still
guarantee.
◆完成句子
④[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] Such a tasty breakfast to make their mum joyful on Mother’s Day.
这样一顿美味的早餐保证会让他们的妈妈在母亲节快乐。
⑤[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷应用文写作] I that you will be fond of it once you read the English newspaper Youth.Reading newspaper can .
我向你保证你一旦读了这份英文报《青年报》就会爱上它。读报会保证你多彩的业余生活。
6.worthy adj.(deserving respect, admiration, or support) 值得……的;值得尊敬的,值得赞赏的
(教材P10)If you are not interested in works of art by classical masters, contemporary art by emerging artists is also worthy of your attention.
如果你对古典大师的艺术作品不感兴趣,那么新兴的艺术家的当代艺术作品也值得你关注。
(1)be worthy of being done/to be done(=be worth doing) (某事)值得做
be worthy of sth 值得某物,应获得某物
(2)worthwhile adj. 值得(花时间、金钱、精力)的
be worthwhile to do/doing sth
值得做某事
【佳句背诵】
People say: “Guilin’s scenery is peerless in the world.” It was not until I visited the place that I found it really worthy of the reputation/fame.
人们都说“桂林山水甲天下”, 我到桂林一看, 才发现果然名不虚传。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①It remains to be seen whether this film worth (watch) can win the first prize of the competition.
②[2021·浙江6月考] All in all, it is worthwhile (pay) a visit to the show since it will offer you a deep insight into Chinese art culture.
③How to deal with the test is an issue worthy of (consider).
◆一句多译
④此外,我们的课程值得参加,因为你可以体会到中西方教学方法的差异。
→Furthermore, our classes , because you can appreciate the differences between Chinese and Western teaching methods. (worthy)
→Furthermore, our classes , because you can appreciate the differences between Chinese and Western teaching methods. (worth)
→Furthermore, our classes , because you can appreciate the differences between Chinese and Western teaching methods. (worthwhile)
1.(教材P8)Some of the items on display are thought to have come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong (1711—1799), a great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.其中一些展品被认为是来自对商朝青铜器大为赞赏的乾隆皇帝(1711年—1799年)的收藏品。
sb/sth be thought to do/to be doing/to have done sth
句型公式
【句式点拨】
句中sb/sth be thought to do…意为“……被认为……”, 此结构是由“It is thought that…”转化而来,在此句型中,动词不定式可用一般式to do/to be done (未来动作),进行式to be doing(进行动作)或完成式to have done/to have been done(发生了的动作),根据具体语境选用正确的时态和语态。
【相关拓展】
常用句型有:
(1)It is said/reported that…→Sb/Sth is said/reported to…据说/据报道……
(2)It is announced/claimed that…→Sb/Sth is announced/claimed to…据宣布/据声称……
(3)It is supposed/believed/thought that…→Sb/Sth is supposed/believed/thought to…人们认为……
(4)It is known that…→Sb/Sth is known to…
众所周知……
(5)It is hoped that…→Sb/Sth is hoped to…
人们希望……
(6)It is suggested that…→Sb/Sth is suggested to…有人建议……
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①He is said (write) a new novel, but when he will finish it remains unknown.
②The treasure is said (bury) on this unknown island by pirates a century ago.
③Several new subway lines are reported (build) in the city next year, which will make it more convenient for people to go out.
◆完成句子/句式改写
④[2021·浙江1月考读后续写] The video filmed by my mum , making me widely known in the town.
我妈妈拍的视频被认为很有趣,使我在镇上广为人知。
⑤[2022·全国乙卷] It is believed that today’s children and teenagers are consuming three times the recommended level of sugar, putting them at a higher risk of the disease.
→Today’s children and teenagers three times the recommended level of sugar, putting them at a higher risk of the disease.(用动词不定式改写)
⑥It is reported that a number of paintings in this castle were destroyed in a big fire in 2009.
→A number of paintings in this castle in a big fire in 2009.(用动词不定式改写)
2.(教材P8)Even though Buddhism entered China much earlier, it did not really begin to show expansion until the seventh century.虽然佛教传入中国更早,但直到公元七世纪它才真正开始广泛传播。
not…until…直到……才……
句型公式
【句式点拨】
句中“not…until…”引导时间状语从句, 意为“直到……才……”, 主句谓语动词一般用短暂性动词, 如go, come, leave, die, arrive, buy, enter等。另外,until用于肯定句时, 意为“到……时,直到……为止”, 主句谓语动词用延续性动词。
【相关拓展】
(1)“not…until…”的强调句结构: “It is/was not until+被强调部分+that+其他.”,意为“直到……才……。”
(2)“not…until…”的倒装结构:“Not until+从句+助动词/系动词/情态动词+(主句)主语+谓语+其他.”,意为“直到……才……。”
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①It was not until near the end of the letter she mentioned her own plan.
②Not until a doctor came into the room I realize that I was in the hospital.
◆完成句子/一句多译
③[2021·浙江6月考读后续写] I would keep working on the farm , to help my father buy a new tractor.
我将一直在农场工作直到我挣到足够的钱帮助爸爸买辆新拖拉机。
④[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] 直到我听到消息,我才意识到自己赢得了比赛。
→
that I had won the contest.(倒装句)
→ that I had won the contest. (强调句) Period Four Using Language
●Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.I woke up the next morning, thinking I would definitely be (批评).
2.In the picture, we can see that there are some (花瓶) made of china, which have been typical products in China since ancient times.
3.Although the play was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a (现代的,当代的) feel to it.
4.No composer was considered (值得……的) of the name until he had written an opera.
5.It is known to all that helicopters are mainly used for military rather than (民用的) use.
6.Getting some work experience now will help you when you apply for a (永久的) job.
7.His academic performance is well above average, but he is still (虚心的)and hardworking.
8.The painting will be a lasting (纪念物) to a remarkable woman.
●Ⅱ 单句填空
1.The (representative) elected from each department will take part in the conference this afternoon.
2.Given the necessary investment , this region is perfect for economic (expand).
3.This beautiful vase well shows the
(artist) and technical level of China.
4.The children were surprised by the sudden (enter) of their teacher.
5.With the development of its economy, the town has changed beyond (recognize) in the last few years.
6.They insisted that a (guarantee) supply of Chinese food was written into their contracts.
7.The last time it was on (exhibit), crowds waited in line for hours for the rare chance to see the famous painting.
8.They took a taxi to Lake Louise, where the blue water literally took their breath away with its (exception) beauty.
9.The (admit) price is not cheap and the museum is often very crowded.
10.I am very (pride) of myself for travelling alone and I had a fantastic time in Toronto.
●Ⅲ 短语填空
1.A flood had hit the area earlier and the damage it caused was driving away a number of birds. Besides, the number of snakes was (下降) as well.
2.At first the girl was very nervous in the new school. (最终), she became more confident and relaxed.
3.Only a few years since his graduation, he (作为……获得认可) a famous professional manager in his industry.
4.Those sculptures looked very vivid as if they (被赋予生命).
5.Your mobile phone will be repaired free if it is still (在保修期内).
6.Our diligence (值得) encouragement, but effort does not equal accomplishment.
7.There are lots of surprises (准备着) for visitors to the gallery.
8.I will be on my own, but I still want to have my parents to (求助于)whenever I need help.
●Ⅳ 句型训练
1.To our relief, Grandpa’s illness didn’t prove .
(as…as)
让我们感到宽慰的是,爷爷的病并没有我们想象的那么严重。
2.A growing number of Western designers are in many ways. (find+宾语+宾补)
越来越多的西方设计师发现自己在很多方面都受到了中国文化的影响。
3.He’s decided to get a look at the house and see . (be worthy)
他已经决定去看一下那个房子,看看它是否值得买。
4.These rock paintings more than a thousand years ago. (be reported to do sth)
据报道,这些岩画是在一千多年前创作的。
●Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·湖北孝感高二期中考试]
Museums have been around for centuries, with the first known museum founded in the 3rd century BC. For a long time, they were used to showcase traditional artworks like paintings, sculptures and drawings.
In recent times, however, digital art has started to gain popularity as an art form. This has raised the question of whether or not museums should accept digital art into their collections.
Digital art can be defined as an artwork created using digital technology and tools like computers, tablets and smartphones. It includes a variety of mediums such as animation, 3D modelling, virtual reality and video game design. Digital art is increasingly being used by artists to create unique pieces that are unlike anything else seen before.
The debate over whether museums should accept digital art into their collections has been ongoing for some time. On one hand, many believe that digital art is not “real” art and does not deserve to be given the same recognition as traditional artworks. On the other hand, supporters of digital art hold the view that museums should endorse this new form of expression and give it the same respect as any other type of artworks.
The truth is that many museums have already begun to accept digital art into their collections. In fact, some museums have even devoted entire exhibitions to showcasing digital artworks from around the world. This shows that there is a growing appreciation for this type of expression and that it is slowly becoming more accepted by mainstream audiences.
In general, while there may still be some debate over whether or not digital art deserves to be accepted into museum collections, it is clear that many museums are beginning to welcome this new form of expression. As more people realize the digital art and its potential as an artistic medium, it will likely become even more popular in years to come.
( )1.What do we know about the digital art from the first three paragraphs
A.It is warmly welcomed by all museums.
B.Its uniqueness leads to its high market value.
C.Its creation cannot be separated from digital technology.
D.It should be placed in museums according to most people.
( )2.What does the underlined word “endorse” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Increase. B.Refuse.
C.Describe. D.Accept.
( )3.What is the current situation of the digital art
A.It is getting more and more recognition.
B.It has been accepted by the mainstream audiences.
C.Most museums have accepted it as their collection.
D.This kind of exhibition can be seen all over the world.
( )4.Which can be the best title for the text
A.Latest digital art, hottest debate
B.Should museums accept digital art
C.Digital art: the most popular art form
D.How does digital art enter museums
●Ⅵ 完形填空
[2024·湖北武汉华中师大一附中高二期中]
As an artist, I am constantly struck by the profound impact that art can have on people’s lives. Recently, I have had an experience that 1 the great power of human connection.
One day, as I was 2 my stand at an outdoor show, a young mother and her daughter caught my attention. The young girl was 3 fascinated by one of my earlier works, The Children’s Spirit. The piece 4 a young girl holding both of her hands up, 5 a butterfly. The work was mostly red in colour, with one side dark and sad, and the other bright and 6 .
As they explored my artwork, the mother began to tell me the little girl’s story. The child used to be an orphan who had experienced a lot of 7 during childhood, but had finally found a new 8 who cherished and raised her. The mother was moved by the piece and decided to buy a 9 of it. However, as she was leaving, she turned back and said, “I really want the original painting. But I need to 10 on it tonight.”
Finally she came the next morning, quickly paid for the original and took it home with a huge smile.
As an artist, I drew inspiration from my own experiences, emotions, and observations, creating pieces that are very 11 to me. But I am never quite sure how they will be 12 by others. This encounter reminds me of the 13 bond art fosters. Each of the 14 emphasizes its ability to touch hearts, bridge gaps, and bring comfort. It showcases the timeless impact of art to unite and 15 us all.
( )1.A.denied B.highlighted
C.decreased D.transformed
( )2.A.adjusting to B.appealing to
C.setting up D.wiping out
( )3.A.mildly B.barely
C.apparently D.potentially
( )4.A.represented B.exposed
C.predicted D.clarified
( )5.A.comforting B.bothering
C.releasing D.casting
( )6.A.vivid B.cheerful
C.exceptional D.abstract
( )7.A.growth B.hardships
C.changes D.adventures
( )8.A.organization B.school
C.team D.family
( )9.A.copy B.part
C.photograph D.draft
( )10.A.sleep B.insist
C.depend D.thunder
( )11.A.dramatic B.logical
C.personal D.practical
( )12.A.crafted B.grasped
C.processed D.interpreted
( )13.A.spiritual B.ideal
C.fundamental D.conventional
( )14.A.perception B.interaction
C.application D.interruption
( )15.A.separate B.devote
C.uplift D.defend(共91张PPT)
Period Four
Using Language
课前自主探究
语言知识梳理
练习册
Task 1 Text Structure Analysing
exhibition
highlight
bronze
sculptures
guarantee
admission
Task 2 Fast Reading
The passage is a(n) ___________________________, which mainly
tells us something about _______________________________.
art exhibition announcement
the ancient Chinese art on show
Task 3 Careful Reading
Read the text and then choose the best answer.
( ) 1.Which of the following are NOT on show most
probably
A.Bronze bowls. B.Ceramic vases.
C.Ink wash paintings. D.Calligraphy works.
( ) 2.What is the painting Clearing After Snow on a
Mountain Pass like
A.Old and torn. B.Out of date.
C.Fresh and lively. D.Dull and lifeless.
√
√
( ) 3.What was the intention of the Tang Dynasty sculptures
on show
A.To influence Chinese sculpture.
B.To spread Buddhism.
C.To show great skill in creating them.
D.To help the trade along the Silk Road.
√
Task 4 Micro-writing
Read the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.
A new exhibition is to be presented, whose goal is
1.__________ (display) the Chinese artistic genius from ancient
times.
The highlight of this exhibition is a painting of Tang Yin.
Though 2._______(be) over 500 years old, the painting looks as
fresh and full of life as the day it was created. Tang Yin turned
to painting after he sought and failed to gain entry into the
to display
being
civil service. In time, he 3._______________ (recognize) as one of
the greatest artists in the history of China. Also of primary note
is 4.___collection of nearly 100 bronze objects, but 5.___ is not
known who made them. Besides, some of the items are thought
6.______________ (come) from the collection of Emperor
Qianlong. Finally, there are many fine examples of Tang Dynasty
sculptures, most of 7._______are of Buddhist origin. Buddhism
did not really begin to expand until the seventh century.
was recognized
a
it
to have come
which
The Silk Road contributed to the introduction of Buddhist art to
China, thus 8._______(high) influencing Chinese sculptures.
Actually, it is 9.____________ (guarantee) that this exhibition
will show you more. Visitors should pay attention to the
opening time and 10.__________ (admit). Moreover, no photos
or food and drink are allowed in the museum.
highly
guaranteed
admission
1.representative adj.(typical of a particular group of people or
things)典型的;有代表性的 n.代表
(教材P6) These pictures are representative of ink wash
animation films. 这些图片是水墨动画电影的代表。
(1)be representative of 代表……/是……的代表
(2)represent vt. 代表, 象征;表现;描绘;作为……的代表
(或代理人)
represent sb/sth as sth 把……描述成……
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] A company ______________ (represent)
wrote back and told me the airline was switching over from
plastic to paper cups on all of its 1,200 daily flights.
representative
②Yesterday, another student and I, _____________ (represent)
our university's student union, went to the Capital International
Airport to meet this year's international students.
representing
③[2023·浙江1月考] In contrast to the court life and upper-class
culture ____________ (represent) by the Forbidden City, the
Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect
the culture of grassroots Beijingers.
represented
◆完成句子
④________________________________, I'm writing to invite you
to give us a speech on Chinese history.
我代表学生会写信邀请您给我们做一个关于中国历史的演讲。(应用
文写作之邀请信)
Representing the Students' Union
⑤[2021·全国甲卷书面表达] In order to spread splendid Chinese
culture and _______________________________ of my country,
my school intends to hold a theme class meeting, which is to
be posted on an English website later.
为了传播灿烂的中华文化，展示具有我国特色的东西，我校计划举
办一次主题班会，稍后将在英文网站上发布。
display something representative
2.decline n.(数量、 价格、质量等的)减少;下降;衰落 vi. & vt.
(to become less, worse, or lower)减少;下降;衰落;谢绝
(教材P6) an explanation of the decline in ink wash animation
水墨动画衰落的说明
(1)fall/go into (a) decline 开始衰落, 衰弱下去;走下坡路
on the decline(=in decline) 在下降, 在衰退
a decline in… ……的下降/减少
(2)decline by… 下降/减少了……
decline to… 下降/减少到……
(3)decline to do sth 婉言拒绝做某事
decline an offer/invitation 谢绝帮助/邀请
【佳句背诵】
Mr Black declined to get the money but accepted the brothers'
suggestions of doing some work in his garden.
布莱克先生拒绝收钱，但接受了兄弟们在他的花园里干点活的建议。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①The number of tourists to the scenic spot has declined____10%
in recent years ____ only 5 million.
②The number of animals used in laboratory tests _____________
(decline) over the last 20 years.
③The President declined __________________ (interview) by
reporters on account of a sore throat.
by
to
has declined
to be interviewed
◆完成句子
④[2020·全国新高考Ⅰ卷读后续写] As _________________________
____________________, some people in the town had lost their
jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet.
由于经济衰退，镇上有些人失业了。他们中许多家庭都在努力维持
生计。
the economy was in decline/on the decline
⑤When I was about to say goodbye, the girl asked if I'd had
lunch. Surprise dominated me,urging me to __________________
________________.
当我正要说再见的时候，那个女孩问我是否吃过午饭。我的内心充
满了惊讶，(它)促使我谢绝了她暖心的邀请。
decline her warm-hearted invitation
3.recognition n.(agreement that something is true or legal)承认;
认出;赞誉
(教材P8) In time, he gained recognition as one of the greatest
artists China has ever known.
终于,他被公认为中国有史以来最伟大的艺术家之一。
(1)beyond/out of (all) recognition 难以认出
(2)recognize v. 认出，承认
recognize sb/sth as/to be… 承认某人/物是……
It is (widely/generally) recognized that… 人们公认……
(3)recognized adj. 公认的;认可的
【佳句背诵】
After the earthquake, my beautiful workplace lay beyond
recognition, even some in ruins.
地震过后，我美丽的工作场所变得面目全非，甚至有些变成了废墟。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①In the torchlight, he caught sight of a figure whom he
immediately recognized _________ Bill Wilkins, our local grocer.
②With the development of its economy, the little town has
changed beyond ___________ (recognize)in the last few years.
as/to be
recognition
③[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] Shanghai may be the ___________
(recognize) home of the soup dumpling， but food historians
will actually point you to the neighbouring ancient canal town
of Nanxiang as xiao long bao's birthplace.
recognized
◆完成句子
④[2021·全国乙卷书面表达] __________________________________
online learning is a significant way to study. (it作形式主语)
人们普遍认为在线学习是一种重要的学习方式。
It is widely/generally recognized that
⑤[2023·新高考全国Ⅱ卷读后续写] ____________________________
_________, I couldn't have written this article.
没有你的认可和指导，我就写不出这篇文章。
Without your recognition and guidance
4.bring…to life 赋予……生命;使……鲜活起来
come to life 活跃起来;显得逼真;苏醒
come back to life 复活;苏醒
【佳句背诵】
Waterbirds playing in the lake, and cattle and sheep wandering
the grasslands bring the scenery to life.
水鸟在湖中嬉戏,牛羊在草原上漫步,使景色栩栩如生。
【活学活用】
◆用come短语的适当形式填空
①It was not until 3 days later that the boy __________________
___ (苏醒过来) and explained to the police what had happened
to him.
came (back) to life
②The moment we learnt that we would take part in the farm
work programme, we all _____________ (活跃起来).
③After a few months' repair, the old city was _______________
(鲜活起来) again.
came to life
brought to life
◆完成句子
④I like how the book is clearly written with each chapter
_______________ by pieces of fascinating knowledge.
我喜欢这本书清晰的编写方式,各种引人入胜的知识给每一章都赋予
了生命。
brought to life
5.guarantee vt.(to promise that something will happen or exist)
保证;确保;肯定……必然发生 n. 保证;保修单;担保物
(教材P8) We guarantee that “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art
Through the Ages” will transport you to another time with its
amazing collection of works.
我们保证“从商到清:中国历代艺术”展览将通过其精彩的藏品带你进
入另一个时代。
(1)guarantee to do sth 保证/担保做某事
guarantee sb sth(=guarantee sth to sb) 向某人保证/担保某事
guarantee that… 保证……
(2)give sb a guarantee that… 向某人保证……
under guarantee 在保修期内
【佳句背诵】
The shop said they would replace the television for us since it
was still under guarantee.
商店说他们会给我们更换那台电视机,因为它还在保修期内。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①______________ (guarantee) its economic growth, China needs
to deal with the population issue properly, as its workers are
getting older.
To guarantee
②The computer has been in use for many years, far beyond its
____________ (guarantee) lifespan.
③All the products that you have bought in our store will be
repaired for free if they are still _______guarantee.
guaranteed
under
◆完成句子
④[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] Such a tasty breakfast
________________ to make their mum joyful on Mother's Day.
这样一顿美味的早餐保证会让他们的妈妈在母亲节快乐。
was guaranteed
⑤[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷应用文写作] I _________________________
_________ that you will be fond of it once you read the English
newspaper Youth. Reading newspaper can______________________
_____________________________________________________.
我向你保证你一旦读了这份英文报《青年报》就会爱上它。读报会
保证你多彩的业余生活。
guarantee/give you a guarantee
guarantee you a colourful spare life/guarantee a colourful spare life to you
6.worthy adj.(deserving respect, admiration, or support) 值得……
的;值得尊敬的,值得赞赏的
(教材P10)If you are not interested in works of art by classical
masters, contemporary art by emerging artists is also worthy of
your attention.
如果你对古典大师的艺术作品不感兴趣,那么新兴的艺术家的当代艺
术作品也值得你关注。
(1)be worthy of being done/to be done(=be worth doing)
(某事)值得做
be worthy of sth 值得某物,应获得某物
(2)worthwhile adj. 值得(花时间、金钱、精力)的
be worthwhile to do/doing sth 值得做某事
【佳句背诵】
People say: “Guilin's scenery is peerless in the world.” It was not
until I visited the place that I found it really worthy of the
reputation/fame.
人们都说“桂林山水甲天下”, 我到桂林一看, 才发现果然名不虚传。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①It remains to be seen whether this film worth _________
(watch) can win the first prize of the competition.
watching
②[2021·浙江6月考] All in all, it is worthwhile ______________
(pay) a visit to the show since it will offer you a deep insight
into Chinese art culture.
to pay/paying
③How to deal with the test is an issue worthy of ____________
______________________ (consider).
being considered/consideration
◆一句多译
④此外，我们的课程值得参加，因为你可以体会到中西方教学方法
的差异。
→Furthermore, our classes __________________________________
_________________________, because you can appreciate the
differences between Chinese and Western teaching methods.
(worthy)
are worthy of being attended/
attendance/to be attended
→Furthermore, our classes ____________________, because you
can appreciate the differences between Chinese and Western
teaching methods. (worth)
→Furthermore, our classes _________________________________,
because you can appreciate the differences between Chinese
and Western teaching methods. (worthwhile)
are worth attending
are worthwhile to attend/attending
1.(教材P8)Some of the items on display are thought to have
come from the collection of Emperor Qianlong (1711—1799),
a great admirer of Shang Dynasty bronze.其中一些展品被认为
是来自对商朝青铜器大为赞赏的乾隆皇帝(1711年—1799年)的收藏品。
句型公式
sb/sth be thought to do/to be doing/to have done sth
【句式点拨】
句中sb/sth be thought to do…意为“……被认为……”, 此结构是由
“It is thought that…”转化而来，在此句型中，动词不定式可用一般
式to do/to be done (未来动作)，进行式to be doing(进行动作)或
完成式to have done/to have been done(发生了的动作)，根据具
体语境选用正确的时态和语态。
【相关拓展】
常用句型有：
(1)It is said/reported that…→Sb/Sth is said/reported to…
据说/据报道……
(2)It is announced/claimed that…→Sb/Sth is announced/claimed
to…据宣布/据声称……
(3)It is supposed/believed/thought that…→Sb/Sth is
supposed/believed/thought to…人们认为……
(4)It is known that…→Sb/Sth is known to…
众所周知……
(5)It is hoped that…→Sb/Sth is hoped to…
人们希望……
(6)It is suggested that…→Sb/Sth is suggested to…
有人建议……
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①He is said ______________ (write) a new novel, but when he
will finish it remains unknown.
②The treasure is said ____________________ (bury) on this
unknown island by pirates a century ago.
to be writing
to have been buried
③Several new subway lines are reported ___________ (build) in
the city next year, which will make it more convenient for
people to go out.
to be built
◆完成句子/句式改写
④[2021·浙江1月考读后续写] The video filmed by my mum
___________________________, making me widely known in the
town.
我妈妈拍的视频被认为很有趣,使我在镇上广为人知。
was thought to be amusing
⑤[2022·全国乙卷] It is believed that today's children and
teenagers are consuming three times the recommended level of
sugar, putting them at a higher risk of the disease.
→Today's children and teenagers ____________________________
__________ three times the recommended level of sugar, putting
them at a higher risk of the disease.(用动词不定式改写)
are believed to be consuming
⑥It is reported that a number of paintings in this castle were
destroyed in a big fire in 2009.
→A number of paintings in this castle _______________________
______________ in a big fire in 2009.(用动词不定式改写)
are reported to have been destroyed
2.(教材P8)Even though Buddhism entered China much earlier,
it did not really begin to show expansion until the seventh
century.虽然佛教传入中国更早,但直到公元七世纪它才真正开始广
泛传播。
句型公式
not…until…直到……才……
【句式点拨】
句中“not…until…”引导时间状语从句, 意为“直到……才……”, 主句谓
语动词一般用短暂性动词, 如go, come, leave, die, arrive, buy,
enter等。另外,until用于肯定句时, 意为“到……时,直到……为止”, 主
句谓语动词用延续性动词。
【相关拓展】
(1)“not…until…”的强调句结构: “It is/was not until+被强调部分+
that+其他.”,意为“直到……才……。”
(2)“not…until…”的倒装结构:“Not until+从句+助动词/系动词/情态动
词+(主句)主语+谓语+其他.”,意为“直到……才……。”
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①It was not until near the end of the letter_____she mentioned
her own plan.
②Not until a doctor came into the room____I realize that I was
in the hospital.
that
did
◆完成句子/一句多译
③[2021·浙江6月考读后续写] I would keep working on the farm
____________________________, to help my father buy a new
tractor.
我将一直在农场工作直到我挣到足够的钱帮助爸爸买辆新拖拉机。
until I earned enough money
④[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] 直到我听到消息，我才意识到自
己赢得了比赛。
→ ______________________________________ that I had won
the contest.(倒装句)
→ ______________________________________________ that I had
won the contest. (强调句)
Not until I heard the news did I realize
It was not until I heard the news that I realized
练 习 册
Ⅰ单词拼写
1.I woke up the next morning, thinking I would definitely be
_________ (批评).
criticised
2.In the picture, we can see that there are some ______ (花瓶)
made of china, which have been typical products in China since
ancient times.
vases
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has a ______________ (现代的,当代的) feel to it.
contemporary
4.No composer was considered ________ (值得……的) of the
name until he had written an opera.
worthy
5.It is known to all that helicopters are mainly used for military
rather than _____ (民用的) use.
civil
6.Getting some work experience now will help you when you
apply for a ___________ (永久的) job.
permanent
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________ (虚心的)and hardworking.
humble
8.The painting will be a lasting __________ (纪念物) to a
remarkable woman.
memorial
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1.The _______________ (representative) elected from each
department will take part in the conference this afternoon.
representatives
2.Given the necessary investment, this region is perfect for
economic __________ (expand).
expansion
3.This beautiful vase well shows the _______(artist) and technical
level of China.
artistic
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their teacher.
entry
5.With the development of its economy, the town has changed
beyond ___________ (recognize) in the last few years.
recognition
6.They insisted that a ____________ (guarantee) supply of
Chinese food was written into their contracts.
guaranteed
7.The last time it was on __________ (exhibit), crowds waited in
line for hours for the rare chance to see the famous painting.
exhibition
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took their breath away with its ___________ (exception) beauty.
exceptional
9.The __________ (admit) price is not cheap and the museum is
often very crowded.
admission
10.I am very _______ (pride) of myself for travelling alone and I
had a fantastic time in Toronto.
proud
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1.A flood had hit the area earlier and the damage it caused
was driving away a number of birds. Besides, the number of
snakes was _________________ (下降) as well.
on the/in decline
2.At first the girl was very nervous in the new school. ________
(最终), she became more confident and relaxed.
In time
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___________________________________ (作为……获得认可) a
famous professional manager in his industry.
has gained recognition as/has been recognized as
4.Those sculptures looked very vivid as if they _______________
______ (被赋予生命).
were brought to life
5.Your mobile phone will be repaired free if it is still
________________ (在保修期内).
under guarantee
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does not equal accomplishment.
is worthy of
7.There are lots of surprises _________ (准备着) for visitors to
the gallery.
in store
8.I will be on my own, but I still want to have my parents to
________(求助于)whenever I need help.
turn to
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1.To our relief, Grandpa's illness didn't prove _________________
__________________.(as…as)
让我们感到宽慰的是,爷爷的病并没有我们想象的那么严重。
to be as serious as we had thought
2.A growing number of Western designers are ________________
______________________________________ in many ways.
(find+宾语+宾补)
越来越多的西方设计师发现自己在很多方面都受到了中国文化的影响。
finding themselves influenced by Chinese culture
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_________________________________________________________.
(be worthy)
他已经决定去看一下那个房子,看看它是否值得买。
if/whether it is worthy to be bought/worthy of being bought
4.These rock paintings ________________________________ more
than a thousand years ago. (be reported to do sth)
据报道,这些岩画是在一千多年前创作的。
are reported to have been made
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Ⅴ阅读理解
[2024·湖北孝感高二期中考试]
Museums have been around for centuries, with the first
known museum founded in the 3rd century BC. For a long time,
they were used to showcase traditional artworks like paintings,
sculptures and drawings.
In recent times, however, digital art has started to gain
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whether or not museums should accept digital art into their
collections.
Digital art can be defined as an artwork created using
digital technology and tools like computers, tablets and
smartphones. It includes a variety of mediums such as animation,
3D modelling, virtual reality and video game design. Digital art
is increasingly being used by artists to create unique pieces that
are unlike anything else seen before.
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The debate over whether museums should accept digital art
into their collections has been ongoing for some time. On one
hand, many believe that digital art is not “real” art and does
not deserve to be given the same recognition as traditional
artworks. On the other hand, supporters of digital art hold the
view that museums should endorse this new form of expression
and give it the same respect as any other type of artworks.
The truth is that many museums have already begun to
accept digital art into their collections.
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In fact, some museums have even devoted entire exhibitions to
showcasing digital artworks from around the world. This shows
that there is a growing appreciation for this type of expression
and that it is slowly becoming more accepted by mainstream
audiences.
In general, while there may still be some debate over
whether or not digital art deserves to be accepted into museum
collections, it is clear that many museums are beginning to
welcome this new form of expression. As more people realize
the digital art and its potential as an artistic medium, it will
likely become even more popular in years to come.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述的是数字艺术是一种新兴
的艺术形式，它将科技与艺术融为一体。近些年随着数字技术的崛起，
关于“博物馆是否应该收藏数字艺术作品”的话题被大家广泛讨论。
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( ) 1.What do we know about the digital art from the first
three paragraphs
A.It is warmly welcomed by all museums.
B.Its uniqueness leads to its high market value.
C.Its creation cannot be separated from digital technology.
D.It should be placed in museums according to most people.
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[解析] 细节理解题。 根据第三段“Digital art can be defined as an
artwork created using digital technology and tools like
computers, tablets and smartphones.”可知，数字艺术可以定义为
使用计算机、平板电脑和智能手机等数字技术和数字工具创作的艺
术品。因此，数字艺术的创作离不开数字技术。故选C项。
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( ) 2.What does the underlined word “endorse” in
Paragraph 4 mean
A.Increase. B.Refuse. C.Describe. D.Accept.
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[解析] 词义猜测题。根据画线词前文“On one hand, many believe
that digital art is not ‘real’ art and does not deserve to be
given the same recognition as traditional artworks.”可知，一方面，
许多人认为数字艺术不是真正的艺术，不应该被认可；同时根据画
线词所在的句子“On the other hand, supporters of digital art
hold the view that museums should endorse this new form of
expression and give it the same respect as any other type of
artworks.”可知，另一方面，数字艺术的支持者认为数字艺术应该被
认可、被接受。故画线词表示“接受，认可”。D项accept与画线词为
同义词。故选D项。
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( ) 3.What is the current situation of the digital art
A.It is getting more and more recognition.
B.It has been accepted by the mainstream audiences.
C.Most museums have accepted it as their collection.
D.This kind of exhibition can be seen all over the world.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The truth is that many
museums have already begun to accept digital art into their
collections. In fact, some museums have even devoted entire
exhibitions to showcasing digital artworks from around the world.
This shows that there is a growing appreciation for this type of
expression and that it is slowly becoming more accepted by
mainstream audiences.”可知，许多博物馆已经开始接受数字艺术的
收藏，人们越来越欣赏这种表达方式，数字艺术正逐渐被主流观众
所接受。也就是说，它正在获得越来越多的认可。故选A项。
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A.Latest digital art, hottest debate
B.Should museums accept digital art
C.Digital art: the most popular art form
D.How does digital art enter museums
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[解析] 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第二段“In recent times,
however, digital art has started to gain popularity as an art
form. This has raised the question of whether or not museums
should accept digital art into their collections.” 可知， 本文主要
讨论了博物馆是否应该收藏数字艺术作品这个问题。B项“Should
museums accept digital art ”(博物馆应该接受数字艺术吗？)概括文
章主要内容，适合作为最佳标题。故选B项。
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Ⅵ完形填空
[2024·湖北武汉华中师大一附中高二期中]
As an artist, I am constantly struck by the profound impact
that art can have on people's lives. Recently, I have had an
experience that . .1. . the great power of human connection.
One day, as I was . .2. . my stand at an outdoor show, a
young mother and her daughter caught my attention. The
young girl was . .3. . fascinated by one of my earlier works, The
Children's Spirit. The piece . .4. . a young girl holding both of her
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hands up, . .5. . a butterfly. The work was mostly red in colour,
with one side dark and sad, and the other bright and . .6. ..
As they explored my artwork, the mother began to tell me
the little girl's story. The child used to be an orphan who had
experienced a lot of . .7. . during childhood, but had finally found
a new . .8. . who cherished and raised her. The mother was
moved by the piece and decided to buy a . .9. . of it. However,
as she was leaving, she turned back and said, “I really want the
original painting. But I need to . .10. . on it tonight.”
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Finally she came the next morning, quickly paid for the
original and took it home with a huge smile.
As an artist, I drew inspiration from my own experiences,
emotions, and observations, creating pieces that are very . .11. .
to me. But I am never quite sure how they will be . .12. . by
others. This encounter reminds me of the . .13. . bond art fosters.
Each of the . .14. . emphasizes its ability to touch hearts, bridge
gaps, and bring comfort. It showcases the timeless impact of art
to unite and . .15. . us all.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为艺术家
在户外展览会上与一对母女相遇的经历，展示了艺术对人们生活的
深远影响以及人与人之间通过艺术建立起的联系。
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( ) 1.A.denied B.highlighted
C.decreased D.transformed
[解析] 根据上文“As an artist, I am constantly struck by the
profound impact that art can have on people's lives.”可知，作者
认为艺术对人们有很大的影响，由此可知，作者最近的经历突出了
艺术的巨大力量。故选B。 deny否认；highlight强调，突出；
decrease减少；transform改变，转换。
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( ) 2.A.adjusting to B.appealing to
C.setting up D.wiping out
[解析] 根据下文“Finally she came the next morning， quickly
paid for the original and took it home with a huge smile.”可知，
作者是在展览上摆摊卖画。故选C。 adjust to适应；appeal to呼吁，
对……有吸引力；set up建立，搭建；wipe out彻底消灭。
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( ) 3.A.mildly B.barely C.apparently D.potentially
[解析] 根据下文“As they explored my artwork, the mother began
to tell me the little girl's story.”可知，这对母女是在仔细观看这幅
画，由此可知，两人在作者的画前驻足，所以小女孩很明显是被作
者的作品吸引了。故选C。mildly温和地；barely几乎不，勉强；
apparently显然地，明显地；potentially潜在地。
( ) 4.A.represented B.exposed C.predicted D.clarified
[解析] 根据空后“…a young girl holding both of her hands up…a
butterfly.”可知，空后描述的是画的内容。故选A。represent代表，
描述；expose揭露，使暴露；predict预测；clarify澄清，阐明。
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( ) 5.A.comforting B.bothering C.releasing D.casting
[解析] 根据空前的a young girl holding both of her hands up可
知，女孩举起了双手，由此可推测，她放飞了一只蝴蝶。故选C。
comfort安慰；bother烦恼，使不安；release释放；cast投掷，投射。
( ) 6.A.vivid B.cheerful C.exceptional D.abstract
[解析] 根据上文with one side dark and sad以及空前的形容词
bright可知，空处和上文的sad意思相反。故选B。 vivid生动的；
cheerful高兴的；exceptional例外的；abstract抽象的。
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( ) 7.A.growth B.hardships C.changes D.adventures
[解析] 根据上文的“The child used to be an orphan…”以及下文的
“…cherished and raised her.”可知，这个女孩的童年时期充满了艰
难。故选B。 growth成长；hardship艰难，困苦；change改变；
adventure冒险。
( ) 8.A.organization B.school C.team D.family
[解析] 根据空后的“…who cherished and raised her.”以及上文所提
及的这个女孩曾经是个孤儿可推测，女孩后来被一个新家庭所收养。
故选D。organization组织；school学校；team团队；family家庭。
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( ) 9.A.copy B.part C.photograph D.draft
[解析] 根据下文“However, as she was leaving, she turned back
and said, ‘I really want the original painting. But I need to…on it
tonight.’”可知，这位母亲非常喜欢这幅画，想考虑一下是否购买原
作，由此可知，这位母亲一开始买下的是复制品。故选A。copy复制
品；part部分，零件；photograph照片；draft草稿，草图。
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( ) 10.A.sleep B.insist C.depend D.thunder
[解析] 根据下文“Finally she came the next morning， quickly
paid for the original and took it home with a huge smile.”可知，
这位母亲次日又来购买了原作。由此可知，她是回去再考虑一下。
sleep on意为“延期解决, 拖延到第二天解决”。故选A。 insist坚持；
depend依赖；thunder打雷，大声喊出。
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[解析] 根据上文“As an artist, I drew inspiration from my own
experiences, emotions, and observations…”可判断，作者的作品有
个人的特色。故选C。dramatic戏剧性的，引人注目的；logical逻辑
上的； personal个人的；practical实用的。
( ) 12.A.crafted B.grasped C.processed D.interpreted
[解析] 根据上文可知，作者的作品拥有极强的个人特色，由此可知，
作者并不知道别人如何解读自己的作品。故选D。 craft精心制作；
grasp抓住；process加工，处理，缓缓前进；interpret领会，解读。
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C.fundamental D.conventional
[解析] 根据上文“But I am never quite sure how they will be…by
others.”以及上文作者所说的自己的作品具有个人特色可以推测，作
者认为艺术是作者和外界的精神联系。故选A。spiritual精神的；
ideal理想的；fundamental基本的，根本的；conventional传统的。
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( ) 14.A.perception B.interaction
C.application D.interruption
[解析] 根据上文的“This encounter reminds me of the…bond art
fosters.”可知，艺术让作者和观众之间有了精神联系，这是一种互动。
故选B。 perception观念，洞察力；interaction相互作用，互动；
application运用，应用；interruption中断。
( ) 15.A.separate B.devote C.uplift D.defend
[解析] 根据上文“Each of the…emphasizes its ability to touch
hearts, bridge gaps, and bring comfort.”可知，艺术能够使我们得
到提升。故选C。 separate隔开；devote奉献；uplift鼓舞，提升；
defend防护，辩护。
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