Unit 4 Meeting the muse
● 语境词汇串记
1.an 2.innovative 3.was greeted 4.made 5.who
6.were 7.inspiration 8.that 9.truly 10.to think
● 考点互动探究
单词点睛
(1)①composer ②is composed (2)使镇静
(3)is composed of/is made up of/consists of; Composed of/Made up of/Consisting of
(1)contrasting (2)①contrasted the joy of my success with/and the pain of my failure ②In contrast to/with
③contrast(ed) strikingly/sharply with ④By/In contrast
短语储存
(1)①brings about/forth ②bring down ③brought out
④brought up ⑤bring in ⑥brings back
(2)will bring out the best in us
(1)①being described ②to buy
(2)①laziness leads to/results in/contributes to/gives rise to/brings about failure ②led the way to
● 当堂过关检测
Ⅰ.1.composed 2.innovative 3.motionless 4.distinction
5.literally 6.floating 7.In 8.to
Ⅱ.1.light up 2.brings/brought out 3.passed down
4.on display 5.led to 6.took in 7.came to life
8.set in motion
Ⅲ.1.Not only does the activity help us appreciate/realize the value of labour
2.What made our hometown more beautiful
3.My ambition is to work
4.so as to avoid falling into
● 语言素养提升
Ⅰ.1.rose 2.has risen 3.were robbed 4.had rotted 5.ran 6.was run 7.running
Ⅱ.1.迹象,暗示 2.现代化 3.注册 4.许可,允许
5.理解
Ⅲ.1.①纪念;庆贺 ②赋予……特征
2.①相配物 ②匹配
3.①重要;要紧 ②物质
4.①对某人重要/有价值 ②吝啬的,小气的 ③打算
5.①反映 ②写照,反映某种情况的事物 ③反射,映照
● 写作素养提升
Part Ⅰ 应用文写作
1.I had the pleasure of visiting an extraordinary event
2.I was deeply struck by
3.that/which left a lasting impression on me
4.took my breath away
5.The varieties of techniques and styles displayed were truly eye-catching
6.it is strongly recommended
7.to gain a deep insight into Chinese art culture
Part Ⅱ 读后续写
21.动作描写——笑
【跟踪演练】
Ⅰ.1.burst into laughter/out laughing 2.brightened/lit up 3.to force/manage a smile 4.exploded with laughter
5.a faint smile 6.cracked into a smile
Ⅱ.1.started to giggle 2.smiled shyly at them 3.explode with laughter 4.screamed with laughter/laughed their heads off
5.was full of shouts with joy 6.With a grin/Grinning from ear to earUnit 4 Meeting the muse
●ⅠA
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位在古根海姆博物馆工作的保安对艺术品标签的反思,以及鼓励观众摆脱预设观念,直接感受艺术品本身。
1.A 推理判断题。根据第一段中“But now, more often than not, I wanted to tear all the labels down. The wall text stays just to the side of art, like the answer key at the bottom of a word search, its definitive tone sending the message that there’s only one right answer to the art.”可知,作者开始质疑并希望去除艺术品旁的标签说明,认为它们限制了人们对艺术的多角度理解,这表明他在形成自己的判断。故选A。
2.B 推理判断题。根据第二段中“I realized that art historians could be unreliable narrators(叙述者).”及“The work looks different every time it’s shown—not that you’d know it from the wall text.”可知,通过介绍雕塑Tearing Lead的例子,作者说明墙上的解说并不总是准确的,甚至可能是误导的。故选B。
3.C 推理判断题。根据第三段“When I guarded a Brancusi’s sculpture, I tried to stand in front of the wall label so people couldn’t see it, and I heard their interpretations go wild.”可知,作者站在墙上的标签前,是为了让访客自己欣赏和解读雕塑。故选C。
4.D 主旨大意题。根据全文内容及最后一段“If I learned one thing as a guard, it’s that sometimes being forced to look at an artwork, even when you don’t want to, is life-changing. Fight the urge to see what you expect to be there; focus instead on what is there.”可知,文章主要讲述了作者作为博物馆保安的体验,从这个角色中学到了不依赖于墙上的解说,而要自主观察和理解艺术,因此D项“当博物馆保安教会我的观看艺术之道”最能概括全文主旨,适合作为文章标题。故选D。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了摄影自诞生以来对视觉文化和艺术创作的影响,以及这一影响如何在人工智能生成图像的当代背景下重演。
5.A 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“He declared that his was the first house ever known to have drawn its own picture. The drawing was formed ‘by the action of light upon sensitive paper’. Photography offered nature a ‘pencil’ to paint herself through optical(光学的) and chemical means alone.”可知,William Talbot在强调摄影作为一种新技术,能够通过非人为直接操作的方式捕捉图像,从而降低了人在创作过程中的介入程度。由此推知,William Talbot宣称他的房子画了自己的画是为了淡化创作中的人为因素。故选A。
6.C 词义猜测题。根据文章第三段画线词前the removal of human及画线词后in the creating process可推知,摄影最大的卖点之一是它可以减少在创作过程中人为错误的可能性。由此可知,画线词与C项“很可能犯错误。”意义相近。故选C。
7.C 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“As the twenty-first century becomes increasingly automated, more and more people attempt to identify where human agency exists in the technologically driven world. Images generated with artificial intelligence by companies like OpenAI are stimulating questions like those that emerged with the coming of the photograph.”可知,OpenAI和相机的共同之处在于都挑战了人类的能动性。故选C。
8.B 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“If the history of photography tells us anything, it’s that the debate won’t be settled quickly, straightforwardly, or by the institutions we typically associate with cultural gate keeping.”可推知,作者提到摄影的历史是想说明人工智能生成的图像将经历类似的辩论。故选B。
●Ⅱ【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了阿莱格里亚艺术风格作品。
1.G 上文“These computer-generated people have small heads and exaggerated bodies.”提到电脑生成的人物形状很奇特。选项G(它们以大胆的颜色创作,手臂和腿像巨大的湿面条。)是对上文内容的语意递进,符合语境。故选G项。
2.C 根据上文“In 2017 Facebook paid a design team to develop a positive illustration system.”可知,Facebook雇了一个设计团队。根据下文“She worked to show human connection, motion, energy and joy in her drawings.”可知,她致力于在她的绘画中表现人类的联系、运动、能量和快乐。选项C(其中一位设计师牢记这一信息。)中的one of the designers指的就是下文中的she,也是上文中a design team的一员。故选C项。
3.A 根据上文“As websites depended on illustrations to fill space, Alegria-type art became increasingly useful.”可知,阿莱格里亚艺术风格变得越来越有用。下文“By comparison, more detailed art designs require extra time, skill and money to produce.”说明详细的艺术设计需要额外的时间、技能和金钱。选项A(这种风格扁平、简单、易于创作。)承接上文,为上文内容的语意递进,同时引起下文,和下文提到的内容形成对比。故选A项。
4.B 根据上文“Businesses also love the fact that Alegria’s characters celebrate diversity by featuring international cultural events. The illustrations convey good feelings. Those feelings help people believe they can trust the companies that feature them on their pages.”可知,阿莱格里亚艺术风格深受人们信任。根据下文“These people think companies like Facebook have simply prepared over their problems with positive images. They’ve failed to address their real problems or make lasting changes.”可知,一些人对像Facebook这样的公司却不买账。选项B(不过,对一些消费者来说,这是个问题。)与上文构成转折关系,下文具体指出了选项B中提到的问题。故选B项。
5.F 上文“For many, however, Alegria is a nice visual language that represents happiness. From children hugging to couples dancing, the images are all about positive energy.”说明阿莱格里亚艺术风格的优点。选项F(总而言之,阿莱格里亚似乎是这种有趣的艺术风格的完美名字。)是对上文内容的语意递进,总结该段内容。故选F项。
●Ⅲ【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个关于母女、音乐与网络社区温馨互动的故事,包含了具体的事件发展、人物情感和实际发生的回应,具有新闻报道的特点,同时也带有较强的故事性和情感色彩。
1.D 根据下文four lines of a handwritten melody可知,Meems在网上发布的视频的内容应该是她指着她女儿写的旋律向网友求助。故选D。laugh at嘲笑;throw away扔掉;adapt to适应;point to指向。
2.A 根据上文的“…four lines of a handwritten melody (旋律), Meems said in the video, ‘My 10-year-old daughter…’”可知,Meems提到的是女儿创作的旋律,因此是“写”了这段旋律。故选A。write写;hear听到;spread传播;find 发现。
3.C 根据上文的four lines of a handwritten melody可知,Meems希望有人能帮她了解这段旋律听起来怎么样,因此是请求别人“演奏”它。故选C。recognize认出;teach教;play演奏;change改变。
4.B 根据上文的“This was the first time that her daughter…”可知,此处指女儿之前没有写过音乐,这次是首次“尝试”。故选B。allow允许;try尝试;suggest建议;imagine想象。
5.A 根据上文的“This was the first time that her daughter…”和下文“…what her child’s composition sounded like.”可知,因为这是女儿第一次尝试,所以作为母亲的Meems自然感到好奇。故选A。curious好奇的;humble谦逊的;honest诚实的;conservative保守的。
6.C 根据前文提到的“…a mother called Meems posted a video online…”可知,这里是发布“视频”后。故选C。letter信件;report报告;video视频;advertisement 广告。
7.B 根据下文的a large number of responses from various musicians from around the world可知,她们在网上发布视频后“收到”了很多回复。故选B。show展示;receive收到;record记录;estimate估计。
8.A 根据下文的“…when an entire string orchestra (弦乐团) responded to Meems’ callout with a multi-part arrangement of her daughter’s…”可知,弦乐团的回应应当是这次事件中的一个高潮或亮点。故选A。highlight 最精彩的部分;noise噪声;news新闻;decision决定。
9.D 根据上文的“…when an entire string orchestra (弦乐团) responded to Meems’ callout with a multi-part arrangement of her daughter’s…”可知,这里指的是这个乐团改编了女儿创作的音乐“作品”。下文中的composition也是提示。故选D。behaviour行为;homework家庭作业;plan计划;composition作品。
10.A 根据上文的“Last week, Dr Hanson, a conductor…”可知,作为指挥,Dr Hanson应是“指挥”了演出。故选A。conduct指挥;criticize批评;praise称赞;interrupt打断。
11.B 根据上文的“…invited Meems and her daughter to attend…in a performance of Meems’ daughter’s composition.”可知,Dr Hanson邀请Meems和她的女儿去听Meems女儿的作品的演奏,Meems自然是感到惊讶的。故选B。frightened害怕的;surprised惊讶的;stressed焦虑的;disappointed失望的。
12.B 根据下文的“…every musician who helped bring her daughter’s composition to…”可知,对于帮助,Meems自然是表达了“感谢”。故选B。forget忘记;thank感谢;refuse拒绝;cheat欺骗。
13.C 根据上文的“…every musician who helped bring her daughter’s composition to…”可知,这里使用bring to life“使变得生动,使变得有趣”这一表达。故选C。light光;mind大脑;life生命,生活;market市场总额。
14.D 根据上文的“When I posted the video, I never imagined this…”可知,这么郑重地表演女儿的作品的回应方式,是Meems未曾想到的。故选D。accident事故;business商业;view看法;response回应。
15.C 根据下文的“It connects us. Thank you for creating with us.”可知,整篇文章围绕音乐展开,因此这里强调的是“音乐”的力量。故选C。friendship友谊;hope希望;music音乐;knowledge知识。 I had the privilege of visiting 1. abstract art exhibition. These awe-inspiring and 2. (innovate) artworks took me into a world of distinct colours and emotions that I had never fully explored before.
As I entered the exhibition hall, I 3. (greet) by a groundbreaking installation which was a map of highways 4. (make) entirely of wires and cables. Obviously, the creator was both an artist and a highly skilled technician 5. expressed his attitude towards the digital age.
Walking further, I encountered a painting in which a peacock, enclosed by a wire fence, proudly spread its feathers. Above it 6. (be) clouds floating around. The images created a sharp visual contrast. I guess what set the sculptor’s 7. (inspire) in motion may be the Chinese folk tale Peacock Princess. Literally, this painting represented a significant trend 8. abstract artists were achieving innovation by adding traditional elements to their works.
When I left the hall, I felt it 9. (true) a remarkable experience. The abstract artworks not only introduced me to a new form of artistic expression but also encouraged me 10. (think) outside the box and embrace the beauty of the unknown.
compose v.作(曲);构成;撰写;使镇静
(1)be composed of(=consist of/be made up of)
由……组成
(2)composer n. 作曲家
(3)composition n. 作文,作品,作曲
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①[北师必修三U7] The audience did not hesitate to applaud loudly as the famous (compose) walked out onto the stage for the first time in 12 years.
②Our club (compose) principally of students, with a combination of young clerks.
(2)熟词生义
[译林选四U4] I took a few seconds to compose myself and to take in the scene that was laid out before me.
(3)一句多译
我们学校的志愿者队伍是由热心的成员组成的,他们定期举办各种各样的活动,比如去敬老院。(应用
文写作话题之志愿服务)
→Our school’s volunteer team enthusiastic members, who hold various programmes on a regular basis, like visiting the home for the old.
→ enthusiastic members, our school’s volunteer team holds various programmes on a regular basis, like visiting the home for the old. (分词作状语)
contrast n.反差,对比 v.对比;对照
(1)in (marked/sharp/striking) contrast to/with
与……(截然)不同;与……对比(鲜明);与……相比之下
by/in contrast 相比之下
(2)contrast…with/and…
将……与……对比
contrast (sharply/strikingly) with…
与……形成(鲜明)对照
(3)contrasting adj. (在式样、颜色或态度上)极不相同的,迥异的
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
The characters in the novel had (contrast) personalities, with one outgoing and the other shy.
(2)完成句子
①I (将我成功的喜悦与失败的痛苦相对比), knowing that both shaped me into who I am today. (读后续写之主题升华句)
②[2023·浙江1月考] (与……不同) the court life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect the culture of grassroots Beijingers.
③[译林选三U1] The colours of the dunes (与……形成了鲜明的对比) the blue of the cloudless sky.
④ (相比之下), playing computer games, doing sports and reading books proved to be less popular, accounting for 22%, 13% and 9% respectively. (应用文写作之图表说明文)
bring out 使显现,使表现出;出版;生产;阐明
bring up 教养;养育;提出;呕吐
bring down 降低,减少
bring in 引入;赚得
bring about 引起;导致
bring back 恢复;使想起;把……送回
bring forth 使产生, 使出现
【活学活用】
(1)用bring相关短语的适当形式填空
①[2020·北京卷] Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way many benefits to one’s physical and mental health.
②The government is trying to the housing price now for a better livelihood.
③The earthquake the best qualities in a person when we helped each other to get through.
④I some other possible approaches to the problem, which were unexpectedly adopted by the manager.
⑤The city is trying every possible means to new investment to further develop the economy.
⑥Looking at the old family photos sweet memories of my carefree childhood days.
(2)完成句子
It is through voluntary activities that cooperation and communication (将显现出我们最好的一面).
lead to 导致, 造成(后果)
lead sb to do… 使某人做……
lead sb to… 带某人去……
lead the way (to) 带路(到)
[温馨提示] 表示“导致”的短语还有:result in, contribute to, give rise to, bring about等。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] Over the past 38 years, Mr Wang has pretended to be someone else many times, and has even learned to speak different dialects, leading to him (describe) as an “Oscar-winning actor”.
②Advertisements are always using various ways to lead consumers (buy) what they don’t need.
(2)完成句子
①As is known to us all, success lies in hard work while (懒惰导致失败).
②“Munchy, let’s go take a closer look.” Munchy (带路到) the kitchen.
●Ⅰ 单句填空
1.The music (compose) by Mozart always makes people feel peaceful.
2.The (innovate) approach allowed technicians to quickly identify and resolve technical issues.
3.He was sitting (motion), holding his hands before his eyes.
4.The (distinct) between black and white in this photo creates a sharp contrast.
5.Translations that are done too (literal) often don’t flow well or don’t sound natural.
6.A feeling of guilt (float) into my mind, I gathered my courage to tell her the truth.
7. contrast to the traditional trend of shopping in physical stores, the rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way consumers shop, making it more convenient and accessible.
8.The proliferation of digital technology has given rise a new form of art, where abstract concepts are explored and expressed through digital mediums.
●Ⅱ 短语填空
1.One tiny kind act that appears in the path may easily (照亮) your whole life and give you hope again.
2.Being brave in the face of difficulties and setbacks (使显现) the best in her.
3.A number of Chinese folk tales have been (流传) through the generations.
4.Many artworks including Chinese handwriting and landscape paintings from ancient and modern times were (展出).
5.When Justin was 7, he suffered from a disease that (导致) problems with the development of his back.
6.It was several minutes before I (理解) what he was saying.
7.As the sun rose over the horizon, the sleepy town began to (苏醒过来) with the sounds of morning activities.
8.Practising positive self-talk can help us (开始) actions that will bring us greater rewards.
●Ⅲ 句型训练
1. , but it also promotes environmental awareness. (部分倒装)
这次活动不仅帮助我们认识到劳动的价值,而且还提高了环保意识。
2. was the new construction. (主语从句)
令我们家乡更加美丽的是新的建筑。
3. in the computer industry when I grow up. (非谓语作表语)
我的志向是长大后在计算机行业工作。
4.One should learn from past mistakes the same trap again.
一个人应该从过去的错误中吸取教训,以避免再次陷入同样的困境。
●Ⅰ 动词变形练
1.He slowly put down his glass filled with wine and (rise) to his feet, with a determined look on his face.
2.The price of gasoline (rise) significantly over the past few months.
3.The young couple on their honeymoon
(rob) of their belongings and cash, ruining their romantic getaway.
4.The furniture in the abandoned house
(rot) and was covered in dust.
5.The truck (run) out of control and hit a house.
6.The business (run) with efficiency by its experienced management team, for which even their opponents had great admiration.
7.The children came (run) out of the house at the sight of their mother.
●Ⅱ 构词法规则
构词法 名词后缀-ation/-tion表示“性质,状态”等; 名词后缀-sion表示“行为, 状态, 性质”等
指出下列黑体词的含义
1.[2024·新课标Ⅰ卷] Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right.
2.[2024·全国甲卷] Russia’s public health care service has been in serious need of modernization.
3.[2023·浙江1月考] The last day to cancel registration and receive a full refund (退款) is June.
4.[2024·新课标Ⅱ卷] Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.
5.[2024·北京卷] To facilitate our comprehension of the world, we build models based on conceptual metaphors (隐喻) that are familiar to us.
●Ⅲ 熟词生义练
指出下列黑体词在句中的不同含义
1.mark
①[2022·全国乙卷] May 21st this year marks the first International Tea Day, which was named officially by the United Nations on November 27th, 2019.
②The villages of East Anglia are marked by beautiful churches with fine towers.
2.match
①[2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] It had simple words and colourful pictures—a perfect match for his age.
②The colour of the curtain is completely different from that of the wall and doesn’t match at all.
3.matter
①[2023·浙江1月考] What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean.
②Some scientists believe that there is about ten times as much matter in the universe as astronomers have observed.
4.mean
①It wasn’t a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.
②Despite being a billionaire, he was incredibly mean and refused to contribute to any charitable causes.
③They meant to travel abroad this summer, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to cancel their plans.
5.mirror
①[2023·北京卷] For better or worse, ALife mirrors the very subject it studies.
②Music is a mirror of human life while music-creating is the foundation of the whole music practice.
③The clear water mirrored the sky, just like a painting.
Part Ⅰ 应用文写作
[2021·浙江6月考] 昨天你参观了学校举办的学生国画作品展。请给校英文报写一篇宣传稿,内容包括:
1.展览时间、地点;
2.观展感受;
3.推荐观展。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Yesterday, 1. (我有幸参观了一场非凡的活动): a students’ Chinese painting exhibition held in our school’s art gallery, on display from January 10th to January 20th.
As I wandered through the gallery, 2. (我被……深深打动了) the beautiful pieces 3. (它们给我留下了持久的印象). The landscape paintings, in particular, 4. (使我惊叹不已) with their vivid portrayal of nature’s beauty. The free sketch paintings, on the other hand, offered a refreshing glimpse into the students’ innovative minds. 5. (展出的各种技艺和风格确实很吸引眼球).
Therefore, 6. (强烈建议) that everyone visit the show 7. (深入了解中国艺术文化).
Part Ⅱ 读后续写
21.动作描写——笑
【语言素材】
咯咯地笑,傻笑 giggle 灿烂的微笑 a big/broad/wide/bright smile
放声大笑 roar with laughter 淡淡的微笑 a faint smile
突然大笑起来 burst into laughter/out laughing 嫣然一笑 give a charming smile
哄堂大笑 explode with laughter 绽放笑容 crack into a smile
开怀大笑 laugh heartily 强颜欢笑 force/manage a smile
笑得前仰后合 scream with laughter/laugh one’s head off 苦笑 squeeze out a bitter smile/smile bitterly
笑得合不拢嘴 grin/smile/laugh/with a grin/smile/laugh from ear to ear 喜形于色 one’s face brightens/lights up
朝某人莞尔一笑 give sb a soft smile 羞答答地微笑 smile shyly
【跟踪演练】
●Ⅰ 单句表达
1.He opened the envelope and took out a piece of paper. He unfolded it and looked at both sides. Then he .
他打开信封,拿出一张纸。他打开它,看了看两边。然后他突然大笑起来。
2.Her face when she heard the praise.
听到表扬,她喜形于色。
3.The boy had no choice but .
这个男孩别无选择,只好强作欢颜。
4.The actor’s performance was so funny that the audience .
这位演员的表演太有趣了,以至于观众哄堂大笑。
5.Her cheeks were rosy, and she had on her face.
她的脸颊红彤彤的,脸上带着淡淡的微笑。
6.After we gave the kid a toy train, his face finally .
在我们给了那个小孩一个玩具火车后,他的脸上终于绽放出了笑容。
●Ⅱ 语段表达(笑)
Last Friday, our school held a talent show where students from various grades showcased their skills. The highlight was a performance given by a seventh grader. Dressed in funny costume, the boy took the stage. Several classmates of his 1. (开始咯咯地笑) at the sight of him. He 2. (朝着他们羞涩地笑了一下). Then he began to tell jokes about school life. When he pretended to fall asleep during a “boring lecture” and started snoring loudly, his silly gesture and humorous words made everyone 3. (哄堂大笑). Some students slapped their knees and 4. (笑得前仰后合). The auditorium 5. (充满了开心的叫喊声). Realizing that the performance was successful, the boy’s face lit up and his cheeks flushed with excitement. 6. (笑得合不拢嘴), he bowed to the audience clumsily but cutely. The audience applauded even more enthusiastically as he waved his small hand at the crowd and walked off the stage. Unit 4 Meeting the muse
(限时:35分钟)
●Ⅰ 阅读理解
A [2024·安徽马鞍山高三三模]
文体:记叙文 主题:人与社会 词数:329
I started to imagine how I’d lead my own tour. Working as a guard at the Guggenheim, I first liked reading the wall text—the paragraph-long explanation on the wall beside many of the artworks. Occasionally it’s helpful, and for years I thought it was downright rude when museums and galleries didn’t label each work. But now, more often than not, I wanted to tear all the labels down. The wall text stays just to the side of art, like the answer key at the bottom of a word search, its definitive tone sending the message that there’s only one right answer to the art.
I realized that art historians could be unreliable narrators (叙述者). The Richard Serra’s sculpture Tearing Lead, consisting of wrinkled lead (铅), took on a different look every time it was exhibited. Guards were given a board with the original photo of the sculpture and instructions “Please indicate where the piece was touched”, so an assistant could reposition the sculpture to match the picture. But an assistant I talked with told me that the sculpture was meant to have the metal pieces arranged haphazardly (杂乱地). The work looks different every time it’s shown—not that you’d know it from the wall text.
Therefore, I insist that you don’t look at the little label beside each artwork. When I guarded a Brancusi’s sculpture, I tried to stand in front of the wall label so people couldn’t see it, and I heard their interpretations go wild. They saw a finger, a woman giving birth, a graph, a Kurosawa character, a dolphin, a nose, a fish.
If I learned one thing as a guard, it’s that sometimes being forced to look at an artwork, even when you don’t want to, is life-changing. Fight the urge to see what you expect to be there; focus instead on what is there. I’m not concerned with whether you think it’s good. Just watch the thing in front of you.
( )1.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 1
A.He is forming his own judgement.
B.He likes travelling with his friends.
C.He wants to make his voice heard.
D.He writes explanations for artworks.
( )2.What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Tearing Lead
A.To introduce a special assistant.
B.To prove that wall texts can be wrong.
C.To call for protection of artworks on show.
D.To show how art historians describe works.
( )3.Why did the author stand in front of the label on the wall
A.To prevent the visitors getting closer to the sculpture.
B.To make visitors have a better view of the sculpture.
C.To push the visitors to appreciate the sculpture on their own.
D.To interact with the visitors in a fun way.
( )4.What is the best title for the text
A.How I rose from a museum guard to an art expert
B.What categories of artworks museums like showing
C.How working in a museum makes me have a life purpose
D.What being a museum guard taught me about looking at art
B [2024·河北雄安新区部分高中高三三模]
文体:说明文 主题:人与社会 词数:322
In 1835, William Talbot finally succeeded in producing a photograph of his country house. He declared that his was the first house ever known to have drawn its own picture. The drawing was formed “by the action of light upon sensitive paper”. Photography offered nature a “pencil” to paint herself through optical (光学的) and chemical means alone.
By the mid-nineteenth century, people no longer needed to hire a draftsman to draw detailed images because the process could be completed instantly with a camera. Advocates for the technology stated that not only was it more precise than the human hand—it was faster and cheaper.
The removal of human fallibility in the creating process was one of photography’s biggest selling points, but this also started debates about the new medium’s implications for visual culture. Could images made largely by a machine be considered art If so, where did human creativity fit in this process
As the twenty-first century becomes increasingly automated, more and more people attempt to identify where human agency exists in the technologically driven world. Images generated with artificial intelligence by companies like OpenAI are stimulating questions like those that emerged with the coming of the photograph. By typing a sentence, users can generate “new” images composed from images collected across the Internet. The result has been a flood of AI-generated images in places that are previously unique to human authors. Painting competitions, commercial graphic design and the fashion of portraiture (肖像) have all since collided (碰撞) with the technology in troubling ways.
The fine arts were thought to be a final holdout of human creativity, but the surprisingly high quality of AI-generated images is producing deeper questions about the nature of originality. If the history of photography tells us anything, it’s that the debate won’t be settled quickly, straightforwardly, or by the institutions we typically associate with cultural gate keeping.
( )5.Why did Talbot declare that his house had drawn its own picture
A.To downplay human factors in the creation.
B.To investigate a supernatural phenomenon.
C.To show his advanced knowledge in science.
D.To demonstrate the beauty of his country house.
( )6.What does the underlined word “fallibility” mean in Paragraph 3
A.Expecting a high price.
B.Detailing the images.
C.Being likely to make errors.
D.Becoming sensitive to light.
( )7.What do OpenAI and cameras have in common
A.They improve the taste of beauty.
B.They advocate fashion designs.
C.They challenge human agency.
D.They produce original images.
( )8.What did the author indicate by referring to the history of photography
A.Cultural gatekeepers will solve the issue as they did.
B.AI-generated images will go through a similar debate.
C.The nature of originality will be held in human hands.
D.The fine arts will include photography and AI images.
●Ⅱ 阅读七选五 [2024·吉林长春东北师范大学附属
中学高三五模]
文体:说明文 主题:人与社会 词数:234
If you search the Internet these days, you’ll likely run across some strange-looking, yet cheerful cartoon characters. These computer-generated people have small heads and exaggerated bodies. 1. The happy figures are often moving or doing something creative.
In 2017 Facebook paid a design team to develop a positive illustration system. 2. She worked to show human connection, motion, energy and joy in her drawings. She wanted to portray that sense of joy people feel when they’re sharing things together. The name which was given to the new art form when it was completed was very appropriate. They named it Alegria, which means joy in Spanish.
Why did Alegria art become popular so quickly There are many reasons. As websites depended on illustrations to fill space, Alegria-type art became increasingly useful.3. By comparison, more detailed art designs require extra time, skill and money to produce. Businesses also love the fact that Alegria’s characters celebrate diversity by featuring international cultural events. The illustrations convey good feelings. Those feelings help people believe they can trust the companies that feature them on their pages.
4. These people think companies like Facebook have simply prepared over their problems with positive images. They’ve failed to address their real problems or make lasting changes.
For many, however, Alegria is a nice visual language that represents happiness. From children hugging to couples dancing, the images are all about positive energy. 5.
A.The style is flat, simple and easy to create.
B.For some consumers, though, that’s a problem.
C.One of the designers took that message to heart.
D.For the netizens, Alegria helps build trust on the big companies.
E.No wonder Alegria is now the most popular style of illustrations for books.
F.All in all, it seems that Alegria is the perfect name for this playful, fun art style.
G.They’re created in bold colours with arms and legs that resemble giant wet noodles.
●Ⅲ 完形填空
[2024·江西部分重点中学高三第二次联考]
文体:记叙文 主题:人与社会 词数:219
Earlier this week, a mother called Meems posted a video online asking users to help her with a task. 1 four lines of a handwritten melody (旋律), Meems said in the video, “My 10-year-old daughter 2 this. Could somebody 3 this I want to know if it makes sense.”
This was the first time that her daughter had 4 writing music. And it was clear that Meems was 5 as to what her child’s composition sounded like. After she posted the 6 , Meems and her daughter 7 a large number of responses from various musicians from around the world. But perhaps the 8 came when an entire string orchestra (弦乐团) responded to Meems’ callout with a multi-part arrangement of her daughter’s 9 .
Last week, Dr Hanson, a conductor and assistant professor of music at Seattle Pacific University, invited Meems and her daughter to attend the National Association for Music Education’s Northwest Division Conference where he 10 a roomful of string educators in a performance of Meems’ daughter’s composition.
Feeling 11 and moved, Meems 12 every musician who helped bring her daughter’s composition to 13 . “When I posted the video, I never imagined this 14 . This is what 15 does. It connects us. Thank you for creating with us.”
( )1.A.Laughing at B.Throwing away
C.Adapting to D.Pointing to
( )2.A.wrote B.heard
C.spread D.found
( )3.A.recognize B.teach
C.play D.change
( )4.A.allowed B.tried
C.suggested D.imagined
( )5.A.curious B.humble
C.honest D.conservative
( )6.A.letter B.report
C.video D.advertisement
( )7.A.showed B.received
C.recorded D.estimated
( )8.A.highlight B.noise
C.news D.decision
( )9.A.behaviour B.homework
C.plan D.composition
( )10.A.conducted B.criticized
C.praised D.interrupted
( )11.A.frightened B.surprised
C.stressed D.disappointed
( )12.A.forgot B.thanked
C.refused D.cheated
( )13.A.light B.mind
C.life D.market
( )14.A.accident B.business
C.view D.response
( )15.A.friendship B.hope
C.music D.knowledge
A.词汇积累
1.label v.贴标签 n.标签
2.more often than not通常;往往;一贯
3.definitive adj.最终的,确定的
4.consist of由……组成
5.reposition vt.使复位;重置
6.implication n.可能的影响(或作用、结果);含意,暗指;(被)牵连
7.automated adj.自动化的
8.originality n.独创性;创意;独特构思
B.长难句分析
If the history of photography tells us anything, it’s that the debate won’t be settled quickly, straightforwardly, or by the institutions we typically associate with cultural gate keeping.(阅读B, Para.5)
【分析】 if引导条件状语从句;that引导表语从句;we typically associate with cultural gate keeping是省略了关系代词that或which的定语从句。
【译文】 如果说摄影的历史告诉了我们什么事情,那就是这场争论不会很快、直截了当地得到解决,也不会由我们通常与文化把关联系在一起的机构来解决。(共110张PPT)
Unit 4 Meeting the muse
语境词汇串记
考点互动探究
当堂过关检测
语言素养提升
写作素养提升
作业手册
答案速查【听】
答案速查【作】
I had the privilege of visiting 1.____ abstract art exhibition.
These awe-inspiring and 2.__________(innovate) artworks took
me into a world of distinct colours and emotions that I had
never fully explored before.
As I entered the exhibition hall, I 3._____________(greet) by
a groundbreaking installation which was a map of highways
4._______(make) entirely of wires and cables. Obviously, the
creator was both an artist and a highly skilled technician
5._____ expressed his attitude towards the digital age.
an
innovative
was greeted
made
who
Walking further, I encountered a painting in which a
peacock, enclosed by a wire fence, proudly spread its feathers.
Above it 6.______(be) clouds floating around. The images
created a sharp visual contrast. I guess what set the sculptor's
7.___________(inspire) in motion may be the Chinese folk tale
Peacock Princess. Literally, this painting represented a significant
trend 8._____ abstract artists were achieving innovation by
adding traditional elements to their works.
were
inspiration
that
When I left the hall, I felt it 9.______(true) a remarkable
experience. The abstract artworks not only introduced me to a
new form of artistic expression but also encouraged me
10._________(think) outside the box and embrace the beauty of
the unknown.
truly
to think
1 compose v.作(曲);构成;撰写;使镇静
(1)be composed of(=consist of/be made up of)
由……组成
(2)composer n. 作曲家
(3)composition n. 作文,作品,作曲
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①［北师必修三U7］ The audience did not hesitate to applaud
loudly as the famous __________(compose) walked out onto the
stage for the first time in 12 years.
composer
②Our club _____________(compose) principally of students, with
a combination of young clerks.
is composed
(2)熟词生义
［译林选四U4］ I took a few seconds to compose myself and
to take in the scene that was laid out before me. ________
使镇静
(3)一句多译
我们学校的志愿者队伍是由热心的成员组成的,他们定期举办各种各
样的活动,比如去敬老院。(应用文写作话题之志愿服务)
→Our school's volunteer team ______________________________
____________ enthusiastic members, who hold various
programmes on a regular basis, like visiting the home for the
old.
→______________________________________ enthusiastic
members, our school's volunteer team holds various programmes
on a regular basis, like visiting the home for the old.
(分词作状语)
is composed of/is made up of/consists of
Composed of/Made up of/Consisting of
2 contrast n.反差,对比 v.对比;对照
(1)in (marked/sharp/striking) contrast to/with
与……(截然)不同;与……对比(鲜明);与……相比之下
by/in contrast 相比之下
(2)contrast…with/and… 将……与……对比
contrast (sharply/strikingly) with…
与……形成(鲜明)对照
(3)contrasting adj. (在式样、颜色或态度上)极不相同的,迥异的
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
The characters in the novel had ___________(contrast)
personalities, with one outgoing and the other shy.
contrasting
(2)完成句子
①I ________________________________________________________
________(将我成功的喜悦与失败的痛苦相对比), knowing that both
shaped me into who I am today. (读后续写之主题升华句)
contrasted the joy of my success with/and the pain of my failure
②[2023·浙江1月考] __________________(与……不同) the court
life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City,
the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs
reflect the culture of grassroots Beijingers.
In contrast to/with
③［译林选三U1］ The colours of the dunes __________________
____________________(与……形成了鲜明的对比) the blue of the
cloudless sky.
contrast(ed) strikingly/sharply with
④______________(相比之下), playing computer games, doing
sports and reading books proved to be less popular, accounting
for 22%, 13% and 9% respectively. (应用文写作之图表说明文)
By/In contrast
1 bring out 使显现,使表现出;出版;生产;阐明
bring up 教养;养育;提出;呕吐
bring down 降低,减少
bring in 引入;赚得
bring about 引起;导致
bring back 恢复;使想起;把……送回
bring forth 使产生, 使出现
【活学活用】
(1)用bring相关短语的适当形式填空
①[2020·北京卷] Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way
__________________ many benefits to one's physical and mental
health.
brings about/forth
②The government is trying to ____________ the housing price
now for a better livelihood.
bring down
③The earthquake _____________ the best qualities in a person
when we helped each other to get through.
④I ____________ some other possible approaches to the
problem, which were unexpectedly adopted by the manager.
⑤The city is trying every possible means to _________ new
investment to further develop the economy.
brought out
brought up
bring in
⑥Looking at the old family photos ____________ sweet
memories of my carefree childhood days.
brings back
(2)完成句子
It is through voluntary activities that cooperation and
communication ____________________________(将显现出我们最好
的一面).
will bring out the best in us
2 lead to 导致, 造成(后果)
lead sb to do… 使某人做……
lead sb to… 带某人去……
lead the way (to) 带路(到)
［温馨提示］ 表示“导致”的短语还有：result in， contribute to，
give rise to， bring about等。
【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] Over the past 38 years, Mr Wang has
pretended to be someone else many times, and has even
learned to speak different dialects, leading to him ____________
_________(describe) as an “Oscar-winning actor”.
being described
②Advertisements are always using various ways to lead
consumers ________(buy) what they don't need.
to buy
(2)完成句子
①As is known to us all, success lies in hard work while
___________________________________________________________
_____________(懒惰导致失败).
laziness leads to/results in/contributes to/gives rise to/brings about failure
②“Munchy, let's go take a closer look.” Munchy ______________
__(带路到) the kitchen.
led the way to
Ⅰ 单句填空
1.The music ___________(compose) by Mozart always makes
people feel peaceful.
2.The __________(innovate) approach allowed technicians to
quickly identify and resolve technical issues.
3.He was sitting ___________(motion), holding his hands before
his eyes.
composed
innovative
motionless
4.The ___________(distinct) between black and white in this
photo creates a sharp contrast.
5.Translations that are done too ________(literal) often don't
flow well or don't sound natural.
6.A feeling of guilt ________(float) into my mind, I gathered my
courage to tell her the truth.
distinction
literally
floating
7.___ contrast to the traditional trend of shopping in physical
stores, the rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way
consumers shop, making it more convenient and accessible.
In
8.The proliferation of digital technology has given rise ____ a
new form of art, where abstract concepts are explored and
expressed through digital mediums.
to
Ⅱ 短语填空
1.One tiny kind act that appears in the path may easily
_________(照亮) your whole life and give you hope again.
2.Being brave in the face of difficulties and setbacks
___________________(使显现) the best in her.
3.A number of Chinese folk tales have been _____________
(流传) through the generations.
light up
brings/brought out
passed down
4.Many artworks including Chinese handwriting and landscape
paintings from ancient and modern times were ___________
(展出).
on display
5.When Justin was 7, he suffered from a disease that
_______(导致) problems with the development of his back.
6.It was several minutes before I ________(理解) what he was
saying.
7.As the sun rose over the horizon, the sleepy town began to
_____________(苏醒过来) with the sounds of morning activities.
8.Practising positive self-talk can help us ______________(开始)
actions that will bring us greater rewards.
led to
took in
came to life
set in motion
Ⅲ 句型训练
1._________________________________________________________
_______________, but it also promotes environmental awareness.
(部分倒装)
这次活动不仅帮助我们认识到劳动的价值，而且还提高了环保意识。
Not only does the activity help us appreciate/realize the value of labour
2.________________________________________ was the new
construction. (主语从句)
令我们家乡更加美丽的是新的建筑。
What made our hometown more beautiful
3._______________________ in the computer industry when I
grow up. (非谓语作表语)
我的志向是长大后在计算机行业工作。
My ambition is to work
4.One should learn from past mistakes _______________________
____ the same trap again.
一个人应该从过去的错误中吸取教训,以避免再次陷入同样的困境。
so as to avoid falling into
Ⅰ 动词变形练
1.He slowly put down his glass filled with wine and _____ (rise)
to his feet, with a determined look on his face.
2.The price of gasoline __________(rise) significantly over the
past few months.
3.The young couple on their honeymoon _____________(rob) of
their belongings and cash, ruining their romantic getaway.
rose
has risen
were robbed
4.The furniture in the abandoned house ___________(rot) and
was covered in dust.
5.The truck _____(run) out of control and hit a house.
had rotted
ran
6.The business _________(run) with efficiency by its experienced
management team， for which even their opponents had great
admiration.
was run
7.The children came ________(run) out of the house at the sight
of their mother.
running
Ⅱ 构词法规则
构词法 名词后缀-ation/-tion表示“性质,状态”等；
名词后缀-sion表示“行为, 状态, 性质”等
指出下列黑体词的含义
1.［2024·新课标Ⅰ卷］ Farber is certain that the holistic
approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is
any indication, he may be right. ____________
迹象，暗示
2.[2024·全国甲卷] Russia's public health care service has been in
serious need of modernization. ________
现代化
3.[2023·浙江1月考] The last day to cancel registration and
receive a full refund (退款) is June. ______
4.［2024·新课标Ⅱ卷］ Those who are dressed inappropriately
will be refused permission to participate.____________
注册
许可，允许
5.[2024·北京卷] To facilitate our comprehension of the world,
we build models based on conceptual metaphors (隐喻) that are
familiar to us. ______
理解
Ⅲ 熟词生义练
指出下列黑体词在句中的不同含义
1.mark
①[2022·全国乙卷] May 21st this year marks the first
International Tea Day, which was named officially by the United
Nations on November 27th, 2019.__________
纪念;庆贺
②The villages of East Anglia are marked by beautiful churches
with fine towers. _____________
赋予……特征
2.match
①[2022·新高考全国Ⅱ卷] It had simple words and colourful
pictures—a perfect match for his age. ________
②The colour of the curtain is completely different from that of
the wall and doesn't match at all.______
相配物
匹配
3.matter
①[2023·浙江1月考] What matters is not just the outside of a
string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are
arranged but what they mean. __________
重要;要紧
②Some scientists believe that there is about ten times as much
matter in the universe as astronomers have observed. ______
物质
4.mean
①It wasn't a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.
__________________
②Despite being a billionaire, he was incredibly mean and
refused to contribute to any charitable causes. ______________
③They meant to travel abroad this summer, but due to
unforeseen circumstances, they had to cancel their plans. ______
对某人重要/有价值
吝啬的,小气的
打算
5.mirror
①[2023·北京卷] For better or worse, ALife mirrors the very
subject it studies. ______
反映
②Music is a mirror of human life while music-creating is the
foundation of the whole music practice. ______________________
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写照,反映某种情况的事物
③The clear water mirrored the sky, just like a painting.
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反射,映照
Part Ⅰ 应用文写作
［2021·浙江6月考］ 昨天你参观了学校举办的学生国画作品展。
请给校英文报写一篇宣传稿，内容包括：
1.展览时间、地点；
2.观展感受；
3.推荐观展。
注意：1.词数80个左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Yesterday, 1.____________________________________________
_____(我有幸参观了一场非凡的活动): a students' Chinese painting
exhibition held in our school's art gallery, on display from
January 10th to January 20th.
I had the pleasure of visiting an extraordinary event
As I wandered through the gallery, 2._____________________
___(我被……深深打动了) the beautiful pieces 3.________________
_________________________(它们给我留下了持久的印象). The
landscape paintings, in particular, 4._____________________
(使我惊叹不已) with their vivid portrayal of nature's beauty. The
free sketch paintings, on the other hand, offered a refreshing
glimpse into the students' innovative minds. 5._________________
____________________________________________________
(展出的各种技艺和风格确实很吸引眼球).
I was deeply struck by
that/which left a lasting impression on me
took my breath away
The varieties of techniques and styles displayed were truly eye-catching
Therefore, 6.___________________________(强烈建议) that
everyone visit the show 7.___________________________________
__________(深入了解中国艺术文化).
it is strongly recommended
to gain a deep insight into Chinese art culture
Part Ⅱ 读后续写
21.动作描写——笑
【语言素材】
咯咯地笑,傻笑 giggle 灿烂的微笑 a big/broad/wide/
bright smile
放声大笑 roar with laughter 淡淡的微笑 a faint smile
突然大笑起来 burst into laughter/out laughing 嫣然一笑 give a charming
smile
哄堂大笑 explode with laughter 绽放笑容 crack into a smile
开怀大笑 laugh heartily 强颜欢笑 force/manage a smile
笑得前仰后合 scream with laughter/laugh one's head off 苦笑 squeeze out a bitter
smile/smile bitterly
续表
笑得合不拢嘴 grin/smile/laugh/ with a grin/smile/ laugh from ear to ear 喜形于色 one's face
brightens/lights up
朝某人莞尔一 笑 give sb a soft smile 羞答答地 微笑 smile shyly
续表
【跟踪演练】
Ⅰ 单句表达
1.He opened the envelope and took out a piece of paper. He
unfolded it and looked at both sides. Then he _______________
____________________.
他打开信封,拿出一张纸。他打开它,看了看两边。然后他突然大笑起来。
burst into laughter/out laughing
2.Her face _________________ when she heard the praise.
听到表扬,她喜形于色。
brightened/lit up
3.The boy had no choice but ________________________.
这个男孩别无选择,只好强作欢颜。
to force/manage a smile
4.The actor's performance was so funny that the audience
______________________.
这位演员的表演太有趣了,以至于观众哄堂大笑。
exploded with laughter
5.Her cheeks were rosy, and she had _____________ on her
face.
她的脸颊红彤彤的,脸上带着淡淡的微笑。
a faint smile
6.After we gave the kid a toy train, his face finally ____________
___________.
在我们给了那个小孩一个玩具火车后,他的脸上终于绽放出了笑容。
cracked into a smile
Ⅱ 语段表达(笑)
Last Friday, our school held a talent show where students
from various grades showcased their skills. The highlight was a
performance given by a seventh grader. Dressed in funny
costume, the boy took the stage. Several classmates of his
1._________________(开始咯咯地笑) at the sight of him. He
2._____________________(朝着他们羞涩地笑了一下). Then he
began to tell jokes about school life. When he pretended to fall
asleep during a “boring lecture” and started snoring loudly, his
started to giggle
smiled shyly at them
silly gesture and humorous words made everyone 3.___________
____________(哄堂大笑). Some students slapped their knees and
4._____________________________________________(笑得前仰后
合). The auditorium 5.__________________________(充满了开心的
叫喊声). Realizing that the performance was successful, the boy's
face lit up and his cheeks flushed with excitement. 6.__________
___________________________(笑得合不拢嘴), he bowed to the
audience clumsily but cutely. The audience applauded even
more enthusiastically as he waved his small hand at the crowd
and walked off the stage.
explode with laughter
screamed with laughter/laughed their heads off
was full of shouts with joy
With a grin/Grinning from ear to ear
作 业 手 册
(限时：35分钟)
Ⅰ 阅读理解
A[2024·安徽马鞍山高三三模]
文体：记叙文 主题：人与社会 词数：329
I started to imagine how I'd lead my own tour. Working as
a guard at the Guggenheim, I first liked reading the wall text—
the paragraph-long explanation on the wall beside many of the
artworks. Occasionally it's helpful, and for years I thought it was
downright rude when museums and galleries didn't label each
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work. But now, more often than not, I wanted to tear all the
labels down. The wall text stays just to the side of art, like the
answer key at the bottom of a word search, its definitive tone
sending the message that there's only one right answer to the
art.
I realized that art historians could be unreliable narrators
(叙述者). The Richard Serra's sculpture Tearing Lead, consisting
of wrinkled lead (铅), took on a different look every time it was
exhibited. Guards were given a board with the original photo of
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the sculpture and instructions “Please indicate where the piece
was touched”, so an assistant could reposition the sculpture to
match the picture. But an assistant I talked with told me that
the sculpture was meant to have the metal pieces arranged
haphazardly (杂乱地). The work looks different every time it's
shown—not that you'd know it from the wall text.
Therefore, I insist that you don't look at the little label
beside each artwork. When I guarded a Brancusi's sculpture, I
tried to stand in front of the wall label so people couldn't see
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it, and I heard their interpretations go wild. They saw a finger,
a woman giving birth, a graph, a Kurosawa character, a dolphin,
a nose, a fish.
If I learned one thing as a guard, it's that sometimes being
forced to look at an artwork, even when you don't want to, is
life-changing. Fight the urge to see what you expect to be
there; focus instead on what is there. I'm not concerned with
whether you think it's good. Just watch the thing in front of
you.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位在古根海姆
博物馆工作的保安对艺术品标签的反思，以及鼓励观众摆脱预设观
念，直接感受艺术品本身。
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( )1.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 1
A.He is forming his own judgement.
B.He likes travelling with his friends.
C.He wants to make his voice heard.
D.He writes explanations for artworks.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据第一段中“But now, more often than not,
I wanted to tear all the labels down. The wall text stays just to
the side of art, like the answer key at the bottom of a word
search, its definitive tone sending the message that there's only
one right answer to the art.”可知，作者开始质疑并希望去除艺术
品旁的标签说明，认为它们限制了人们对艺术的多角度理解，这表
明他在形成自己的判断。故选A。
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( )2.What is the author's purpose in mentioning Tearing
Lead
A.To introduce a special assistant.
B.To prove that wall texts can be wrong.
C.To call for protection of artworks on show.
D.To show how art historians describe works.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第二段中“I realized that art historians
could be unreliable narrators(叙述者).”及“The work looks different
every time it's shown—not that you'd know it from the wall
text.”可知，通过介绍雕塑Tearing Lead的例子，作者说明墙上的解
说并不总是准确的，甚至可能是误导的。故选B。
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( )3.Why did the author stand in front of the label on the
wall
A.To prevent the visitors getting closer to the sculpture.
B.To make visitors have a better view of the sculpture.
C.To push the visitors to appreciate the sculpture on their own.
D.To interact with the visitors in a fun way.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第三段“When I guarded a Brancusi's
sculpture, I tried to stand in front of the wall label so people
couldn't see it, and I heard their interpretations go wild.”可知，
作者站在墙上的标签前，是为了让访客自己欣赏和解读雕塑。故选C。
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( )4.What is the best title for the text
A.How I rose from a museum guard to an art expert
B.What categories of artworks museums like showing
C.How working in a museum makes me have a life purpose
D.What being a museum guard taught me about looking at art
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[解析] 主旨大意题。根据全文内容及最后一段“If I learned one
thing as a guard, it's that sometimes being forced to look at an
artwork, even when you don't want to, is life-changing. Fight
the urge to see what you expect to be there; focus instead on
what is there.”可知，文章主要讲述了作者作为博物馆保安的体验，
从这个角色中学到了不依赖于墙上的解说，而要自主观察和理解艺
术，因此D项“当博物馆保安教会我的观看艺术之道”最能概括全文主
旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D。
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B[2024·河北雄安新区部分高中高三三模]
文体：说明文 主题：人与社会 词数：322
In 1835, William Talbot finally succeeded in producing a
photograph of his country house. He declared that his was the
first house ever known to have drawn its own picture. The
drawing was formed “by the action of light upon sensitive
paper”. Photography offered nature a “pencil” to paint herself
through optical (光学的) and chemical means alone.
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By the mid-nineteenth century, people no longer needed to
hire a draftsman to draw detailed images because the process
could be completed instantly with a camera. Advocates for the
technology stated that not only was it more precise than the
human hand—it was faster and cheaper.
The removal of human fallibility in the creating process was
one of photography's biggest selling points, but this also started
debates about the new medium's implications for visual culture.
Could images made largely by a machine be considered art If
so, where did human creativity fit in this process
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As the twenty-first century becomes increasingly automated,
more and more people attempt to identify where human agency
exists in the technologically driven world. Images generated with
artificial intelligence by companies like OpenAI are stimulating
questions like those that emerged with the coming of the
photograph. By typing a sentence, users can generate “new”
images composed from images collected across the Internet. The
result has been a flood of AI-generated images in places that
are previously unique to human authors.
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Painting competitions, commercial graphic design and the
fashion of portraiture (肖像) have all since collided (碰撞) with
the technology in troubling ways.
The fine arts were thought to be a final holdout of human
creativity, but the surprisingly high quality of AI-generated
images is producing deeper questions about the nature of
originality. If the history of photography tells us anything, it's
that the debate won't be settled quickly, straightforwardly, or by
the institutions we typically associate with cultural gate keeping.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了摄影自诞生以来
对视觉文化和艺术创作的影响，以及这一影响如何在人工智能生成
图像的当代背景下重演。
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( )5.Why did Talbot declare that his house had drawn its
own picture
A.To downplay human factors in the creation.
B.To investigate a supernatural phenomenon.
C.To show his advanced knowledge in science.
D.To demonstrate the beauty of his country house.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“He declared that his was
the first house ever known to have drawn its own picture. The
drawing was formed ‘by the action of light upon sensitive
paper’. Photography offered nature a ‘pencil’ to paint herself
through optical(光学的) and chemical means alone.”可知，William
Talbot在强调摄影作为一种新技术，能够通过非人为直接操作的方式
捕捉图像，从而降低了人在创作过程中的介入程度。由此推知，
William Talbot宣称他的房子画了自己的画是为了淡化创作中的人为
因素。故选A。
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( )6.What does the underlined word “fallibility” mean in
Paragraph 3
A.Expecting a high price.
B.Detailing the images.
C.Being likely to make errors.
D.Becoming sensitive to light.
[解析] 词义猜测题。根据文章第三段画线词前the removal of
human及画线词后in the creating process可推知，摄影最大的卖点
之一是它可以减少在创作过程中人为错误的可能性。由此可知，画
线词与C项“很可能犯错误。”意义相近。故选C。
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( )7.What do OpenAI and cameras have in common
A.They improve the taste of beauty.
B.They advocate fashion designs.
C.They challenge human agency.
D.They produce original images.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“As the twenty-first century
becomes increasingly automated, more and more people
attempt to identify where human agency exists in the
technologically driven world. Images generated with artificial
intelligence by companies like OpenAI are stimulating questions
like those that emerged with the coming of the photograph.”可
知，OpenAI和相机的共同之处在于都挑战了人类的能动性。故选C。
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( )8.What did the author indicate by referring to the history
of photography
A.Cultural gatekeepers will solve the issue as they did.
B.AI-generated images will go through a similar debate.
C.The nature of originality will be held in human hands.
D.The fine arts will include photography and AI images.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“If the history of
photography tells us anything, it's that the debate won't be
settled quickly, straightforwardly, or by the institutions we
typically associate with cultural gate keeping.”可推知，作者提到摄
影的历史是想说明人工智能生成的图像将经历类似的辩论。故选B。
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Ⅱ 阅读七选五［2024·吉林长春东北师范大学附属中学高三五模］
文体：说明文 主题：人与社会 词数：234
If you search the Internet these days, you'll likely run across
some strange-looking, yet cheerful cartoon characters. These
computer-generated people have small heads and exaggerated
bodies. 1.___ The happy figures are often moving or doing
something creative.
In 2017 Facebook paid a design team to develop a positive
illustration system. 2.___ She worked to show human connection,
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motion, energy and joy in her drawings. She wanted to portray
that sense of joy people feel when they're sharing things
together. The name which was given to the new art form when
it was completed was very appropriate. They named it Alegria,
which means joy in Spanish.
Why did Alegria art become popular so quickly There are
many reasons. As websites depended on illustrations to fill space,
Alegria-type art became increasingly useful.3.___ By comparison,
more detailed art designs require extra time, skill and money to
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produce. Businesses also love the fact that Alegria's characters
celebrate diversity by featuring international cultural events. The
illustrations convey good feelings. Those feelings help people
believe they can trust the companies that feature them on their
pages.
4.___ These people think companies like Facebook have
simply prepared over their problems with positive images.
They've failed to address their real problems or make lasting
changes.
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For many, however, Alegria is a nice visual language that
represents happiness. From children hugging to couples dancing,
the images are all about positive energy. 5.___
A.The style is flat, simple and easy to create.
B.For some consumers, though, that's a problem.
C.One of the designers took that message to heart.
D.For the netizens, Alegria helps build trust on the big
companies.
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E.No wonder Alegria is now the most popular style of
illustrations for books.
F.All in all, it seems that Alegria is the perfect name for this
playful, fun art style.
G.They're created in bold colours with arms and legs that
resemble giant wet noodles.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了阿莱格里亚艺术风格
作品。
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1.___
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[解析] 上文“These computer-generated people have small heads
and exaggerated bodies.”提到电脑生成的人物形状很奇特。选项
G(它们以大胆的颜色创作，手臂和腿像巨大的湿面条。)是对上文内
容的语意递进，符合语境。故选G项。
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2.___
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[解析] 根据上文“In 2017 Facebook paid a design team to
develop a positive illustration system.”可知，Facebook雇了一个设
计团队。根据下文“She worked to show human connection,
motion, energy and joy in her drawings.”可知，她致力于在她的
绘画中表现人类的联系、运动、能量和快乐。选项C(其中一位设计
师牢记这一信息。)中的one of the designers指的就是下文中的she，
也是上文中a design team的一员。故选C项。
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3.___
A
[解析] 根据上文“As websites depended on illustrations to fill
space, Alegria-type art became increasingly useful.”可知，阿莱格
里亚艺术风格变得越来越有用。下文“By comparison, more
detailed art designs require extra time, skill and money to
produce.”说明详细的艺术设计需要额外的时间、技能和金钱。选项
A(这种风格扁平、简单、易于创作。)承接上文，为上文内容的语意
递进，同时引起下文，和下文提到的内容形成对比。故选A项。
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B
[解析] 根据上文“Businesses also love the fact that Alegria's
characters celebrate diversity by featuring international cultural
events. The illustrations convey good feelings. Those feelings
help people believe they can trust the companies that feature
them on their pages.”可知，阿莱格里亚艺术风格深受人们信任。
根据下文“These people think companies like Facebook have
simply prepared over their problems with positive images.
They've failed to address their real problems or make lasting
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changes.”可知，一些人对像Facebook这样的公司却不买账。选项
B(不过，对一些消费者来说，这是个问题。)与上文构成转折关系，
下文具体指出了选项B中提到的问题。故选B项。
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5.___
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[解析] 上文“For many, however, Alegria is a nice visual language
that represents happiness. From children hugging to couples
dancing, the images are all about positive energy.”说明阿莱格里
亚艺术风格的优点。选项F(总而言之，阿莱格里亚似乎是这种有趣
的艺术风格的完美名字。)是对上文内容的语意递进，总结该段内容。
故选F项。
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Ⅲ 完形填空
[2024·江西部分重点中学高三第二次联考]
文体：记叙文 主题：人与社会 词数：219
Earlier this week, a mother called Meems posted a video
online asking users to help her with a task. . .1. . four lines of a
handwritten melody (旋律), Meems said in the video, “My 10-
year-old daughter . .2. . this. Could somebody . .3. . this I want to
know if it makes sense.”
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This was the first time that her daughter had . .4. . writing
music. And it was clear that Meems was . .5. . as to what her
child's composition sounded like. After she posted the . .6. .,
Meems and her daughter . .7. . a large number of responses
from various musicians from around the world. But perhaps
the . .8. . came when an entire string orchestra (弦乐团)
responded to Meems' callout with a multi-part arrangement of
her daughter's . .9. ..
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Last week, Dr Hanson, a conductor and assistant professor
of music at Seattle Pacific University, invited Meems and her
daughter to attend the National Association for Music
Education's Northwest Division Conference where he . .10. . a
roomful of string educators in a performance of Meems'
daughter's composition.
Feeling . .11. . and moved, Meems . .12. . every musician who
helped bring her daughter's composition to . .13. .. “When I
posted the video, I never imagined this . .14. .. This is what . .15. .
does. It connects us. Thank you for creating with us.”
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个关于母女、音乐
与网络社区温馨互动的故事，包含了具体的事件发展、人物情感和
实际发生的回应，具有新闻报道的特点，同时也带有较强的故事性
和情感色彩。
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( )1.A.Laughing at B.Throwing away
C.Adapting to D.Pointing to
[解析] 根据下文four lines of a handwritten melody可知，Meems
在网上发布的视频的内容应该是她指着她女儿写的旋律向网友求助。
故选D。laugh at嘲笑；throw away扔掉；adapt to适应；point to
指向。
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( )2.A.wrote B.heard C.spread D.found
[解析] 根据上文的“…four lines of a handwritten melody (旋律),
Meems said in the video, ‘My 10-year-old daughter…’”可知，
Meems提到的是女儿创作的旋律，因此是“写”了这段旋律。故选A。
write写；hear听到；spread传播；find 发现。
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( )3.A.recognize B.teach C.play D.change
[解析] 根据上文的four lines of a handwritten melody可知，
Meems希望有人能帮她了解这段旋律听起来怎么样，因此是请求别
人“演奏”它。故选C。recognize认出；teach教；play演奏；change
改变。
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( )4.A.allowed B.tried C.suggested D.imagined
[解析] 根据上文的“This was the first time that her daughter…”可
知，此处指女儿之前没有写过音乐，这次是首次“尝试”。故选B。
allow允许；try尝试；suggest建议；imagine想象。
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( )5.A.curious B.humble
C.honest D.conservative
[解析] 根据上文的“This was the first time that her daughter…”和
下文“…what her child's composition sounded like.”可知，因为这
是女儿第一次尝试，所以作为母亲的Meems自然感到好奇。故选A。
curious好奇的；humble谦逊的；honest诚实的；conservative保守的。
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( )6.A.letter B.report
C.video D.advertisement
[解析] 根据前文提到的“…a mother called Meems posted a video
online…”可知，这里是发布“视频”后。故选C。letter信件；report报
告；video视频；advertisement 广告。
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( )7.A.showed B.received C.recorded D.estimated
[解析] 根据下文的a large number of responses from various
musicians from around the world可知，她们在网上发布视频后“收
到”了很多回复。故选B。show展示；receive收到；record记录；
estimate估计。
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( )8.A.highlight B.noise C.news D.decision
[解析] 根据下文的“…when an entire string orchestra (弦乐团)
responded to Meems' callout with a multi-part arrangement of
her daughter's…”可知，弦乐团的回应应当是这次事件中的一个高潮
或亮点。故选A。highlight 最精彩的部分；noise噪声；news新闻；
decision决定。
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( )9.A.behaviour B.homework
C.plan D.composition
[解析] 根据上文的“…when an entire string orchestra (弦乐团)
responded to Meems' callout with a multi-part arrangement of
her daughter's…”可知，这里指的是这个乐团改编了女儿创作的音乐
“作品”。下文中的composition也是提示。故选D。behaviour行为；
homework家庭作业；plan计划；composition作品。
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( )10.A.conducted B.criticized C.praised D.interrupted
[解析] 根据上文的“Last week, Dr Hanson, a conductor…”可知，作
为指挥，Dr Hanson应是“指挥”了演出。故选A。conduct指挥；
criticize批评；praise称赞；interrupt打断。
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( )11.A.frightened B.surprised
C.stressed D.disappointed
[解析] 根据上文的“…invited Meems and her daughter to
attend…in a performance of Meems' daughter's composition.”可
知，Dr Hanson邀请Meems和她的女儿去听Meems女儿的作品的演
奏，Meems自然是感到惊讶的。故选B。frightened害怕的；
surprised惊讶的；stressed焦虑的；disappointed失望的。
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( )12.A.forgot B.thanked C.refused D.cheated
[解析] 根据下文的“…every musician who helped bring her
daughter's composition to…”可知，对于帮助，Meems自然是表达
了“感谢”。故选B。forget忘记；thank感谢；refuse拒绝；cheat欺骗。
( )13.A.light B.mind C.life D.market
[解析] 根据上文的“…every musician who helped bring her
daughter's composition to…”可知，这里使用bring to life“使变得生
动，使变得有趣”这一表达。故选C。light光；mind大脑；life生命，
生活；market市场总额。
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( )14.A.accident B.business C.view D.response
[解析] 根据上文的“When I posted the video, I never imagined
this…”可知，这么郑重地表演女儿的作品的回应方式，是Meems未曾
想到的。故选D。accident事故；business商业；view看法；response
回应。
( )15.A.friendship B.hope C.music D.knowledge
[解析] 根据下文的“It connects us. Thank you for creating with
us.”可知，整篇文章围绕音乐展开，因此这里强调的是“音乐”的力量。
故选C。friendship友谊；hope希望；music音乐；knowledge知识。
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A.词汇积累
1.label v.贴标签 n.标签
2.more often than not通常；往往；一贯
3.definitive adj.最终的，确定的
4.consist of由……组成
5.reposition vt.使复位；重置
6.implication n.可能的影响(或作用、结果)；含意，暗指；(被)牵连
7.automated adj.自动化的
8.originality n.独创性；创意；独特构思
B.长难句分析
If the history of photography tells us anything, it's that the
debate won't be settled quickly, straightforwardly, or by the
institutions we typically associate with cultural gate
keeping.(阅读B, Para.5)
【分析】if引导条件状语从句；that引导表语从句；we typically
associate with cultural gate keeping是省略了关系代词that或which
的定语从句。
【译文】如果说摄影的历史告诉了我们什么事情，那就是这场争论
不会很快、直截了当地得到解决，也不会由我们通常与文化把关联
系在一起的机构来解决。
快速核答案
高中英语 选择性必修第一册
Unit 4 Meeting the muse
听课手册
●语境词汇串记
1.an 2.innovative 3.was greeted 4.made 5.who 6.were
7.inspiration 8.that 9. truly 10.to think
●考点互动探究
单词点睛
1.（1）①composer ②is composed （2）使镇静 （3）is
composed of/is made up of/consists of；Composed of/Made
up of/Consisting of
2.（1）contrasting （2）①contrasted the joy of my success
with/and the pain of my failure ②In contrast to/with
③contrast（ed） strikingly/sharply with ④By/In contrast
短语储存
1.（1）①brings about/forth ②bring down ③brought out
④brought up ⑤bring in ⑥brings back （2）will bring
out the best in us
2.（1）①being described ②to buy （2）①laziness leads
to/results in/contributes to/gives rise to/brings about
failure ②led the way to
●当堂过关检测
Ⅰ 单句填空
1.composed 2.innovative 3.motionless 4.distinction
5. literally 6.floating 7.In 8.to
Ⅱ 短语填空
1.light up 2.brings/brought out 3.passed down 4.on
display 5.led to 6.took in 7.came to life 8.set in motion
Ⅲ 句型训练
1.Not only does the activity help us appreciate/realize the
value of labour
2.What made our hometown more beautiful 3.My ambition
is to work 4.so as to avoid falling into
●语言素养提升
Ⅰ 动词变形练
1.rose 2.has risen 3.were robbed 4.had rotted 5.ran
6.was run 7.running
Ⅱ 构词法规则
1.迹象，暗示 2.现代化 3.注册 4.许可，允许 5.理解
Ⅲ 熟词生义练
1.①纪念;庆贺 ②赋予……特征 2.①相配物 ②匹配 3.①重要;
要紧 ②物质 4.①对某人重要/有价值 ②吝啬的,小气的 ③打
算 5.①反映 ②写照,反映某种情况的事物 ③反射,映照
●写作素养提升
Part Ⅰ 应用文写作
1.I had the pleasure of visiting an extraordinary event
2.I was deeply struck by
3.that/which left a lasting impression on me
4.took my breath away
5.The varieties of techniques and styles displayed were truly
eye-catching
6.it is strongly recommended
7.to gain a deep insight into Chinese art culture
Part Ⅱ 读后续写
21.动作描写——笑
【跟踪演练】
Ⅰ.1.burst into laughter/out laughing 2.brightened/lit up
3.to force/manage a smile 4.exploded with laughter
5.a faint smile 6.cracked into a smile
Ⅱ.1.started to giggle 2.smiled shyly at them
3.explode with laughter 4.screamed with laughter/laughed
their heads off
5.was full of shouts with joy
6.With a grin/Grinning from ear to ear
作业手册
Ⅰ 阅读理解
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.C 8.B
Ⅱ 阅读七选五
1.G 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.F
Ⅲ 完形填空
1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.D 10.A 11.B
12.B 13.C 14.D 15.C
