素养测练(二) UNIT 1 Part 2
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.The painting is not (典型的) of his work of the period.
2.I do think that book is not (值得的) of being read a second time.
3.The museum contains 6,000 (当代的) and modern artworks.
4.The (交响乐) finishes with a flourish.
5.To tell the truth,support for him is on the (下降) and he is a little nervous now.
6.We can safely (保证) that the new products will be marketed in three months.
7.He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of (认出).
8.He dropped the (花瓶) and it shattered into pieces on the floor.
9.The (展览) has stimulated interest in her work.
10.The company is forging ahead with its plans for (扩展).
Ⅱ.语境填词
1.The company offered her a nice job,but she declined (take) it.
2. (exhibit) and exchanges are held regularly and books of this kind are published.
3.My first memory is being given oxygen as the doctors and nurses tried to bring me back
life.
4.Exciting (art) breakthroughs have recently occurred in the fields of painting,sculpture and architecture.
5.I am the student (represent) of our English course and have hosted several English singing competitions.
6.The country is spending hundreds of billions of dollars on railway (expand).
7.The car is still guarantee,so you should be able to get it repaired free of charge.
8.Clay Figurine Zhang has a variety of themes,which have gained wide (recognise).
9.I only take on work that excites me,even it means turning down lots of money.
10.He who does his duty is worthy of (praise).
Ⅲ.情境写作
1.这个画廊又重新装修了,我们都认不出来了。(beyond/out of recognition)
2.剪纸是中国传统文化的代表。(be representative of )
3.在过去的日子里,这些花使我沉闷的房间焕发了生机。(bring...to life)
4.据报道,在实体店购物的人数在下降。(on the decline)
5.它很值得参观,我期待着你的来临。(be worthy of)
Ⅳ.句子语法填空
1.The most effective way to encourage your child to love books is (read) aloud to him and the earlier you start,the better the result will be.
2.What I want to do is (express) my thanks to you for offering me the job,which gives me a chance to develop myself.
3.It is the fire not the staff that is (blame) for ruining the painting.
4.The first thing we should do is (make) a plan.
5.Her next goal is (start) a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Dance Classes
Ballet
Ballet teaches grace,posture and flexibility (柔韧性).Students focus on the use of proper ballet items (物品),expanding their knowledge of classical ballet techniques and improving motor skills for classical ballet practice.The class is a formal ballet class.
Age 810
16 May7 September
10:30 a.m.12:00 a.m. on Saturday
Creative Movers
Students can explore creative movements,balance,focus,the development of skills and motor planning.The class helps build strength,flexibility and self-confidence,and allows children to realise expression in a positive and encouraging environment.Children use their imagination to celebrate movements and have lots of fun.
Age 35
18 January7 September
9:00 a.m.9:45 a.m. on Saturday
Jazz
Jazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques.This class will focus on traditional jazz dance.Students will be introduced to jazz-style rhythms and movements.In order to ensure proper placement for your child,we invite all students to participate in a sample (示例) class.Students and parents work with programme staff to meet students’ personal dance goal.
Age 56
16 May7 September
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.on Saturday
Hip Hop
Students will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including popping,locking and breaking in a high-energy environment.Our hip hop instructors are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.
Age 710
16 May7 September
1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.on Sunday
( )1.Which class is suitable for 4-year-old children
A.Ballet.
B.Creative Movers.
C.Jazz.
D.Hip Hop.
( )2.What can students do in the jazz class
A.Make use of all the ballet items.
B.Learn the long history of jazz.
C.Dance with famous modern jazz dancers.
D.Get to know jazz-style movements.
( )3.What is special about the hip hop class
A.It is open in the morning.
B.It is available on Sunday.
C.It teaches traditional dances.
D.It has the most skilled teachers.
语篇导读:本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了几个舞蹈课程。
B
Everyone tries their best in life,and sometimes a few kind words of encouragement can help people realise that their efforts are not in vain (徒劳).I remember a time when I was in fifth grade,and I was a very shy girl.
There was a drawing competition at my school that day.As everyone started to use their creative ideas to draw,I was only trying to think of something creative that could express my thoughts and emotions.Lost in my own world,I was brought back to reality when my art teacher called my name from behind.She came to me and encouraged me,saying,“Don’t overthink it,just put whatever comes to your mind on the canvas (画布).Do your best,and you will do well.”
Taking her words of wisdom to heart,I started my painting.Time flew by,and soon the bell rang,signaling the end of the time limit.We all turned in our canvases for inspection (检查).The next day,the winners of the competition were announced in front of the whole school.To my surprise,I heard my name being called second prize.It was a bolt from the blue for me,as I had never dared to dream of winning any prize.
Later on,I expressed my gratitude to my art teacher for her words of encouragement and for believing in me.That day,I became aware of my talent and started painting more whenever I had free time.Sometimes,I think that if it weren’t for her words of encouragement,I may have never discovered the talent I have.
Overall,this experience taught me the importance of encouraging others and how a few kind words can make a significant impact on someone’s life.
( )4.What was the author doing when called by the art teacher
A.Organising a drawing competition.
B.Trying to get some creative ideas.
C.Painting her work on her canvas.
D.Trying to get help from others.
( )5.What did the author think of the competition
A.Easy. B.Interesting.
C.Challenging. D.Encouraging.
( )6.What does the underlined phrases “bolt from the blue” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Addiction.
B.Puzzlement.
C.Disappointment.
D.Surprise.
( )7.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.The Power of Encouragement
B.The Importance of Art Competitions
C.Overcoming Shyness Through Painting
D.Discovering Your Great Natural Ability
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。作者通过讲述自己的一次参赛经历来证明鼓励的重要性。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Three years ago,I spotted a video of someone making resin (树脂) art.He 1 poured and mixed colours together.I couldn’t 2 thinking about its beauty for nights.Less than a month later,I ordered a beginner’s resin kit to 3 .
When I was a kid,my artist grandmother taught me to 4 ,and I’ve always enjoyed getting 5 and making things with my hands.The resin art videos 6 me to relight the childhood creativity that I had lost while working in London.
But it’s more 7 than it looks.Resin is a heavy liquid that when applied can’t be completely controlled.It was in those tougher moments that I 8 my artist grandmother,and our valuable moments spent painting together.Resin art was a 9 for me to honour her.
After I first 10 a picture of my work on my phone,my friends began 11 me for resin art.So I had an idea to make my artworks to be sold to the public and developed a resin art website.After 12 the first ones,I quickly sold out of them.Within a year,I had made over $2,600 13 ,which I donated to charity.I even had my first display in Devon.I never thought it would turn into a life-changing 14 .
As long as there are people who’d like to buy my work,I’d like to make it.I pour colours from memories of beautiful places into my art,and I hope my grandmother would be 15 that I chose a life filled with more creativity.
( )1.A.abnormally B.unwillingly
C.expertly D.doubtfully
( )2.A.risk B.help
C.suggest D.allow
( )3.A.identify B.assess
C.design D.start
( )4.A.paint B.sing
C.dance D.swim
( )5.A.comparative B.sensitive
C.creative D.passive
( )6.A.warned B.inspired
C.ordered D.begged
( )7.A.helpful B.worthwhile
C.necessary D.complex
( )8.A.understood B.remembered
C.supported D.ignored
( )9.A.way B.picture
C.deal D.problem
( )10.A.recorded B.observed
C.found D.posted
( )11.A.appealing to B.answering to
C.objecting to D.apologising to
( )12.A.clarifying B.adopting
C.buying D.uploading
( )13.A.sales B.services
C.tasks D.blogs
( )14.A.theory B.benefit
C.career D.tendency
( )15.A.curious B.proud
C.patient D.surprised
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从被视频中的树脂艺术吸引到最终以此作为自己一生事业的故事。
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Ⅲ.写作训练
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The Students’ Union素养测练(一) UNIT 1 Part 1
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.Nobody knew (准确地) how many people were still living in the camp when the storm took place.
2.Though one should have dreams,it’s not (现实的) to exist on dreams.
3.There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped,but the languages they speak are by no means (原始的).
4.He has earned a good (名声) by working hard and helping others out when necessary.
5.Researchers have come to realise that being (谦逊的)generally indicates the presence of deeply admirable personal qualities.
6.We guarantee to refund your money if you’re not delighted with your (购买的东西).
7.He was talking on the phone with one of his (客户) when his manager asked him to type a report for him.
8. (随后的) studies have come up with similar results.
9.The painting will be a lasting (纪念碑) to a remarkable woman.
10.The accident has not done any (永久的) damage.
答案:1.precisely 2.realistic 3.primitive 4.reputation 5.humble 6.purchase
7.clients 8.Subsequent 9.memorial 10.permanent
Ⅱ.语境填词
1.Nowadays,many famous poets in ancient China and their great works are still (influence).
2.The way Simon expressed his opinion was too (subject).
3.I have a great affection for my hometown in the south,my grandma’s sweet,warm and thick voice particular.
4.To everyone’s joy,he reached the final line and (rank) the 20th.
5.This is (precise) what the British visitors are expecting.
6.Some students hold the view that medical cloning is acceptable, others think medical cloning has many problems.
7.We have to be (real) about our chances of winning.
8.A strange figure emerged nowhere,which nearly scared me to death.
9.The small company has received more (invest) this year due to its good service.
10.Faced with others’ unreasonable (criticise),the man had to employ a lawyer to defend himself.
11.The young man (subsequent) received award for his brave action.
12.These gifts (set) apart from other things because they remind me of the special,loving relationship I share with my sons.
13.Today he is remembered as a great (sculpt),painter,and architect.
14.She is always fond telling other people what to do.
15.It is important for a person to have a reputation being honest.
答案:1.influential 2.subjective 3.in 4.ranked
5.precisely 6.while 7.realistic 8.from 9.investment 10.criticism 11.subsequently 12.are set 13.sculptor 14.of 15.for
Ⅲ.情境写作
1.杰克(Jack)能说多门外语,尤其是中文。(in particular)
2.全家人都喜欢画画,于是他们把一个卧室改成了画室。(be fond of)
3.作为一名教师,他以耐心和负责著称。(have a reputation for)
4.游泳者从水中冒出,爬上了木筏。(emerge from)
5.这样做能让你从其他候选人中脱颖而出。(set apart from)
6.虽然他爱他的学生,但是他对他们很严格。(while)
答案:1.Jack is capable of speaking several foreign languages,Chinese in particular.
2.All the family members are fond of drawing,so they have transformed a bedroom into a studio.
3.As a teacher,he has a reputation for being patient and responsible.
4.The swimmer emerged from the water and climbed on the raft.
5.Doing so can set you apart from other candidates.
6.While he loves his students,he is very strict with them.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Beijing Opera is the most typical of all Chinese traditional dramatic art forms and the largest Chinese opera form.Having a history of about 200 years,it is developed from absorbing many other dramatic forms,mostly from the local drama “Huiban”,which was popular in the south of China during the 18th century.It is a scenic art including music,performance,
literature,aria (唱腔) and face painting.
The art forms in many other countries do not present singing,dancing and spoken parts in one single drama.An opera singer,for example,neither dances nor speaks on stage;there are no singing or dancing parts in a modern play;in a dance drama,the dancer has no speaking role and does not sing either.Traditional Chinese drama,including Beijing Opera,is a kind of entertainment which includes spoken parts,singing,dancing and acrobatics (杂技).
Besides its presence in China,Beijing Opera has spread to many other places.Mei Lanfang,one of the most famous performers of all time,was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries.
“You will be puzzled all the way through and a little bored from time to time;but you will be charmed and interested.You will be strongly attracted by Beijing Opera even if you know nothing of the dramatic back-ground.” This is how one American traveller described his first experience in watching Beijing Opera.
Beijing Opera is China’s national opera and it is full of Chinese cultural traditions.
Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera!
( )1.How long is the history of Beijing Opera
A.About one hundred years.
B.About two hundred years.
C.About three hundred years.
D.About four hundred years.
( )2.According to Paragraph 3,what does the writer think of Mei Lanfang
A.He played an important role in spreading Beijing Opera.
B.He isn’t as famous as the other Beijing Opera performers.
C.He never introduced Beijing Opera to the world.
D.He is a performer who doesn’t like to travel around the world.
( )3.What can we infer from Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2
A.There are no dancing parts in modern Beijing Opera.
B.Beijing Opera hasn’t absorbed the other art forms.
C.Beijing Opera presents singing,dancing and spoken parts.
D.Nowadays,young people aren’t interested in Beijing Opera.
( )4.What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the article
A.To show us the foreigners’ opinions.
B.To introduce Mei Lanfang.
C.To tell the differences between dramas.
D.To introduce Beijing Opera.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的京剧及其相关知识。
答案及剖析:
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知,京剧大概有200年的历史。故选B。
2.A 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句可知,梅兰芳在将京剧推广给全世界这一方面作出了巨大的贡献。故选A。
3.C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句以及第二段最后一句可知,京剧呈现了跳舞、唱歌以及口技等才艺。故选C。
4.D 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句以及最后一段的叙述可推知,作者写作的目的就是介绍中国的京剧。故选D。
B
Contrary to popular opinion,the scientific pursuit for knowledge is not a predictable and well-defined process.To make new discoveries,researchers need the freedom to be creative,
fail,and learn by chance.There is the romantic idea of the scientist who has an Eureka moment (顿悟时刻) and suddenly arrives at new insights.Another impression is that research only involves formal steps.Neither of those ideas is correct.
“Science and art are two different ways to make something understandable or imaginable,” says Biochemistry Professor Dolf Weijers.“From the outside,the research process looks very formal and the artistic process looks somewhat messy.But the scientific process can also unfold (展开) in an unpredictable way.Creative and associative thinking is very important for scientists to gain insight and make connections.”
There is an intersection (交叉点) between science and art.This is why Wageningen scientists look to artists for inspiration and exchange ideas about how to amplify creative freedom.Weijers and his colleague Joris Sprakel,together with other scientists and artists,have designed a plan to learn from each other and to exchange ideas.One example is the recent and special project in which they measured the forces that act on plant cells.A molecular (分子) sensor was used to visualise the different forces.They revealed the results in colourful images,each representing a different force.
What science and art also have in common is that they are topics of discussion in society.
There are people who say that they do not value art and people who mistrust science.“It often creates the wrong impression because only the results of scientific studies are presented,and people do not have any insight into the artistic process leading to discovery.As a scientist,you are criticised if you say that something is different a few years later.Then you are viewed as unreliable.But what is often poorly understood is that there are no final results in science,” says Weijers.
( )5.What is the first paragraph mainly about
A.The views on science research.
B.The purpose of science research.
C.The hardship of science research.
D.The attitude to science research.
( )6.What can we know from Weijers’s view
A.Scientists should have creative and associative thinking.
B.The artistic process is too messy to be used in research.
C.The scientific process always unfolds in an unpredictable way.
D.The research process and the artistic process are totally different.
( )7.What does the underlined word “amplify” mean in the third paragraph
A.Refuse. B.Detect.
C.Increase. D.Imply.
( )8.Why does the author mention Weijers’s research on plant cells
A.To stress the importance of thinking freely.
B.To display the beauty of colourful images.
C.To present the findings of his recent project.
D.To show the connection between science and art.
语篇导读:本文是议论文。文章主要讨论了艺术在科学研究中的作用。
答案及剖析:
5.A 段落大意题。作者在文章第一段提到了两种关于科学研究的不正确的看法,故第一段主要讨论对科学研究的观念问题。故选A。
6.A 推理判断题。由第二段第一句和“But the scientific process...and make connections.”可知,科学过程也可以通过一种不可预测的方式展开,艺术的创造性思维和联想思维对科学家非常重要,科学家应具备创造性思维和联想思维。故选A。
7.C 词义猜测题。根据画线词上文可知,上文讲科学和艺术是有交叉点的,这就是为什么科学家会向艺术家寻求灵感并就如何扩大创作自由交换意见。amplify意为“扩大;增强”,与C项意思相近。故选C。
8.D 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句和最后一句可知,通过Weijers的研究事例说明艺术与科学之间的交叉融合,表明艺术与科学的联系,强调艺术灵感在科学研究中的价值。
故选D。
C
When you step off the elevator on the fourth floor of Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH),you’re greeted by a magical unicorn (独角兽) in a combination of greens,blues,and purples.
It is a collaborative art piece,created by the staff of KCH and UK Arts in HealthCare.This mosaic (镶嵌图案),roughly five feet tall and six feet wide,is made up of nothing but thousands of vial (小瓶) caps,oral syringe caps,clamps,and tubes to create an image of a unicorn,silently greeting and comforting every patient and visitor.
The idea for this mosaic was inspired by Tilda Shalof,a nurse in Canada who spent nearly 30 years collecting abandoned medical plastic to create a colourful mosaic.KCH nurses approached the Child Life staff about creating something analogous for their hospital.The staff agreed,and collection of plastic began.
Soon the collection numbered in the thousands,but the question remained what would this become After many meetings and discussions,KCH staff settled on the idea of a unicorn.
After all,unicorns become the source where all dreamy thoughts can be achieved.Meeting a unicorn and making friends with it could be so appealing to children.More than stories about the healing power,for children,a unicorn might even have the magic power to change anything.
Lexington artist Christine Kuhn joined the team to provide guidance on the design and construction process,but the work was done entirely by KCH staff who volunteered their time.“As the unicorn started to take shape,it became even clearer that many hands were present in the artwork,” said Joey Burke,a nurse ethicist.“Several music therapists asked if they could add a guitar pick and a member of the maintenance crew added a wire nut.In the end,medical waste became fantastic as the unicorn took shape.”
When completed,this grand creature needed a name,so a contest was held among KCH staff and patients.The name with the most votes was Unity “MoonPie” McSparkles.
( )9.What is special about the art piece displayed in KCH
A.It is small in size and portable.
B.It involves just one colour.
C.It is a joint effort of the Child Life staff and parents.
D.It is composed entirely of hospital plastic waste.
( )10.What does the underlined word “analogous” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean
A.Similar. B.Necessary.
C.Meaningful. D.Challenging.
( )11.What made KCH staff decide to make a unicorn
A.It works well with plastic products.
B.It symbolises hope,healing,and magic.
C.It appears in many KCH members’ dreams.
D.It can help strike up friendships among patients.
( )12.What do Joey Burke’s words in Paragraph 5 imply
A.The design of the mosaic was a bit complicated.
B.Some members opposed reusing medical waste.
C.The staff were enthusiastic about the unicorn work.
D.The collection of medical waste was time-consuming.
语篇导读:本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍了肯塔基儿童医院(KCH)在医院内放置了一幅独角兽的镶嵌图案作品,该作品完全由医院的塑料废物做成。医院的工作人员希望通过这幅作品给病患带去希望。
答案及剖析:
9.D 细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知,在KCH展出的艺术作品的独特之处在于它完全由医院的塑料废物做成。故选D。
10.A 词义猜测题。根据第三段的第一句以及最后一句“The staff agreed,and collection of plastic began.”可知,Tilda Shalof用医用塑料废物制作了一幅彩色镶嵌图案作品,所以医院的工作人员联系她,想让她用医用塑料废物创作一幅相似的作品,放置到医院里。所以画线单词analogous意为“相似的”。故选A。
11.B 推理判断题。根据第四段的最后一句可推知,KCH的工作人员觉得对于生病的孩子们来说,独角兽可以给他们战胜病魔的希望。所以它象征着治愈、希望和魔力。故选B。
12.C 推理判断题。根据第五段的第一句以及Joey Burke说的话可推知,医院的工作人员对于独角兽这幅作品充满热情,每个人都自愿为这幅作品的创造出一份力。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五
It is no wonder that art plays a significant role in human life,of which colours are an essential part.As for the hidden meanings of colours used in art,we don’t often think about them but they do work.
In a conceptual artwork,placement of colours at appropriate locations can make an amazing visual impact. 1. In an abstract art setting,using tints (色调) of colours creates a bright atmosphere and mild sensations of joy or peace.
Yellow is a colour that represents happiness or lack of courage,but a slightly darker shade of yellow used with a bright red can create a mood for adventure.2. Bright yellow used with black conveys determination,confidence and power.
Not only that,if you’re an artist trying to get across an idea,use colours and combinations to make a point.For example,an activist working on water conservation projects could use brown,yellow,blue,and orange to create a beautiful summer setting with children playing.
3.
Additionally,right colours can attract business.If it is a food chain,use red and yellow to stress the sensation of hunger and increase customers’ appetite.4. If you’re selling floor tiles (地砖),use blue and green in advertisements to impress upon potential buyers the calm and relaxing atmosphere your product will create.
5. As long as you create a harmony of colours and a deeper expression in your artwork without making an unpleasant visual impact,then the sky is the border.
A.It can create a lasting impression as well.
B.Colours around you directly influence the way you work.
C.There is really no limit as to what colours to use in which setting.
D.You can use green to create a feeling of freshness and cleanliness.
E.Slightly lighter shades of yellow with softer red set a cheerful environment.
F.It implies water resources are inaccessible in various areas across the world.
G.That conveys the importance of protecting water resources for future generations.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。本文主要介绍了在艺术作品中使用颜色的隐藏意义和影响。
答案及剖析:
1.A 根据设空处前一句可知,在概念艺术作品中,在适当的位置放置颜色可以产生惊人的视觉影响。后文应该具体解释这一惊人的视觉影响。A项承接前文,指出该视觉影响可以给人留下持久的印象,符合语境。故选A。
2.E 根据前文“a slightly darker shade...a mood for adventure”以及后文“Bright yellow used with...and power.”可知,前文指出暗黄色与亮红色搭配可以营造出冒险的气氛,后文指出亮黄色与黑色搭配传达决心、信心和力量,设空处应该是二者的过渡色即稍浅的黄色对营造氛围产生的影响。E项指出稍浅的黄色配上柔和的红色营造出欢快的氛围,符合语境。故选E。
3.G 根据设空处前一句可知,此处强调一个从事水资源保护项目的活动家可以使用棕色、黄色、蓝色和橙色来创造一个美丽的夏日场景,并伴有孩子们玩耍的场面,通过这种颜色和场面的组合可以传达出水资源保护项目的想法。后文应该对该想法进行解释。G项中的that指代前文的“颜色和场面的组合”,该方式能够传达水资源保护项目的想法,即为子孙后代保护水资源的重要性,符合语境。故选G。
4.D 根据设空处前两句可知,正确的颜色运用可以吸引生意,此处通过列举红色和黄色的例子进行说明。后文与其构成并列,列举其他颜色起到的作用。D项指出可以通过绿色营造新鲜和清洁的感觉,与前文构成并列,符合语境。故选D。
5.C 根据设空处后一句可知,只要作品中创造了和谐的色彩和更深层次的表达,而不会造成令人不快的视觉冲击,那么艺术作品是没有任何色彩局限的。C项指出在艺术作品的背景中其实是没有颜色限制的,使用各种颜色都是可行的,该选项引起下文,符合语境。故选C。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Paper-cutting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over two thousand years.It is for celebrations,festivals and home decoration,often with red colour,1. is the lucky colour in China.
Paper-cutting has become one of art forms since the 2. (invent) of paper in the Han Dynasty.It was popular in the royal palaces and noble houses as 3. favourite pastime (消遣) among ladies.Later,during the 7th and 13th centuries,it was 4. (wide) spread in folk festivals and celebrations.
The main tools for paper-cutting are scissors and knives.For the scissor,several pieces of paper 5. (lay) together.The theme is then cut.For the knife,several layers of paper are put on a soft foundation 6. (consist) of a mixture of tallow and ashes.
Arts come from life and serve life,so 7. (do) paper-cutting.The bright red,green or light blue paper-cuttings are often used 8. (add) merry atmosphere to the festivals or celebrations.9. they are often found in wedding ceremonies or festivals in China.Today,people often like to decorate their windows,walls,mirrors,lanterns and doors with 10. (colour) paper-cuts.In Chinese culture,it can reflect many aspects of life,such as prosperity,health,or harvest.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统艺术形式——剪纸。
答案及剖析:
1.which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句,替代先行词red colour在从句中作主语,指物,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
2.invention 考查名词。分析句子结构可知,设空处应用名词,the invention of 意为“……的发明”。故填invention。
3.a 考查冠词。分析句子结构可知,pastime是可数名词单数形式,前面应用不定冠词修饰,此处表示泛指,且favourite以辅音音素开头。故填a。
4.widely 考查副词。分析句子结构可知,设空处应用副词修饰动词spread。故填widely。
5.are laid 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,此处描述的是客观事实,谓语应用一般现在时;句子主语several pieces of paper和动词lay之间是被动关系,应用一般现在时的被动语态,且主语several pieces of paper是复数,be动词应用are。故填are laid。
6.consisting 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,动词consist是由被修饰的名词a soft foundation主动发出的动作,所以应用现在分词形式,表示主动,作后置定语。故填consisting。
7.does 考查倒装句。分析句子结构可知,此处考查so位于句首引起的部分倒装结构,前面陈述句部分的谓语动词是实义动词,后面应用助动词代替,主语是paper-cutting,助动词应用does。故填does。
8.to add 考查动词不定式。分析句子结构可知,此处考查固定短语be used to do,意为“被用来做某事”。故填to add。
9.Hence/So/Therefore 考查副词。分析句子结构可知,上下文是因果关系,应用表示“因此”的副词,位于句首,首字母大写。故填Hence/So/Therefore。
10.colourful 考查形容词。分析句子结构可知,此处应用形容词作定语,修饰后面的名词paper-cuts。故填colourful。素养测练(二) UNIT 1 Part 2
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.The painting is not (典型的) of his work of the period.
2.I do think that book is not (值得的) of being read a second time.
3.The museum contains 6,000 (当代的) and modern artworks.
4.The (交响乐) finishes with a flourish.
5.To tell the truth,support for him is on the (下降) and he is a little nervous now.
6.We can safely (保证) that the new products will be marketed in three months.
7.He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of (认出).
8.He dropped the (花瓶) and it shattered into pieces on the floor.
9.The (展览) has stimulated interest in her work.
10.The company is forging ahead with its plans for (扩展).
答案:1.representative 2.worthy 3.contemporary 4.symphony 5.decline 6.guarantee
7.recognition 8.vase 9.exhibition 10.expansion
Ⅱ.语境填词
1.The company offered her a nice job,but she declined (take) it.
2. (exhibit) and exchanges are held regularly and books of this kind are published.
3.My first memory is being given oxygen as the doctors and nurses tried to bring me back
life.
4.Exciting (art) breakthroughs have recently occurred in the fields of painting,sculpture and architecture.
5.I am the student (represent) of our English course and have hosted several English singing competitions.
6.The country is spending hundreds of billions of dollars on railway (expand).
7.The car is still guarantee,so you should be able to get it repaired free of charge.
8.Clay Figurine Zhang has a variety of themes,which have gained wide (recognise).
9.I only take on work that excites me,even it means turning down lots of money.
10.He who does his duty is worthy of (praise).
答案:1.to take 2.Exhibitions 3.to 4.artistic
5.representative 6.expansion 7.under 8.recognition 9.though/if 10.praise/being praised
Ⅲ.情境写作
1.这个画廊又重新装修了,我们都认不出来了。(beyond/out of recognition)
2.剪纸是中国传统文化的代表。(be representative of )
3.在过去的日子里,这些花使我沉闷的房间焕发了生机。(bring...to life)
4.据报道,在实体店购物的人数在下降。(on the decline)
5.它很值得参观,我期待着你的来临。(be worthy of)
答案:1.The gallery has been redecorated and it is beyond/out of recognition now.
2.Paper-cutting is representative of traditional Chinese culture.
3.These flowers have brought my dull room to life in the past days.
4.It is reported that the number of people shopping at physical stores is on the decline.
5.It is really worthy of being visited,and I’m looking forward to your coming.
Ⅳ.句子语法填空
1.The most effective way to encourage your child to love books is (read) aloud to him and the earlier you start,the better the result will be.
2.What I want to do is (express) my thanks to you for offering me the job,which gives me a chance to develop myself.
3.It is the fire not the staff that is (blame) for ruining the painting.
4.The first thing we should do is (make) a plan.
5.Her next goal is (start) a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
答案:1.to read 2.(to) express 3.to blame 4.(to) make 5.to start
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Dance Classes
Ballet
Ballet teaches grace,posture and flexibility (柔韧性).Students focus on the use of proper ballet items (物品),expanding their knowledge of classical ballet techniques and improving motor skills for classical ballet practice.The class is a formal ballet class.
Age 810
16 May7 September
10:30 a.m.12:00 a.m. on Saturday
Creative Movers
Students can explore creative movements,balance,focus,the development of skills and motor planning.The class helps build strength,flexibility and self-confidence,and allows children to realise expression in a positive and encouraging environment.Children use their imagination to celebrate movements and have lots of fun.
Age 35
18 January7 September
9:00 a.m.9:45 a.m. on Saturday
Jazz
Jazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques.This class will focus on traditional jazz dance.Students will be introduced to jazz-style rhythms and movements.In order to ensure proper placement for your child,we invite all students to participate in a sample (示例) class.Students and parents work with programme staff to meet students’ personal dance goal.
Age 56
16 May7 September
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.on Saturday
Hip Hop
Students will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including popping,locking and breaking in a high-energy environment.Our hip hop instructors are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.
Age 710
16 May7 September
1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.on Sunday
( )1.Which class is suitable for 4-year-old children
A.Ballet.
B.Creative Movers.
C.Jazz.
D.Hip Hop.
( )2.What can students do in the jazz class
A.Make use of all the ballet items.
B.Learn the long history of jazz.
C.Dance with famous modern jazz dancers.
D.Get to know jazz-style movements.
( )3.What is special about the hip hop class
A.It is open in the morning.
B.It is available on Sunday.
C.It teaches traditional dances.
D.It has the most skilled teachers.
语篇导读:本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了几个舞蹈课程。
答案及剖析:
1.B 细节理解题。根据“Creative Movers”部分的“Age 35”可知,Creative Movers这个课程适合4岁的孩子。故选B。
2.D 细节理解题。根据“Jazz”部分的“Students will be introduced...and movements.”可知,学生们在Jazz课程中可以了解爵士风格的舞蹈动作。故选D。
3.B 推理判断题。根据“Ballet”部分的“10:30 a.m.12:00 a.m.on Saturday”,“Creative Movers”部分的“9:00 a.m.9:45 a.m.on Saturday”,“Jazz”部分的“2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.on Saturday”以及“Hip Hop”部分的“1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.on Sunday”可知,Hip Hop课程在周日上课,其他舞蹈课都是在周六上课,这是它的独特之处。故选B。
B
Everyone tries their best in life,and sometimes a few kind words of encouragement can help people realise that their efforts are not in vain (徒劳).I remember a time when I was in fifth grade,and I was a very shy girl.
There was a drawing competition at my school that day.As everyone started to use their creative ideas to draw,I was only trying to think of something creative that could express my thoughts and emotions.Lost in my own world,I was brought back to reality when my art teacher called my name from behind.She came to me and encouraged me,saying,“Don’t overthink it,just put whatever comes to your mind on the canvas (画布).Do your best,and you will do well.”
Taking her words of wisdom to heart,I started my painting.Time flew by,and soon the bell rang,signaling the end of the time limit.We all turned in our canvases for inspection (检查).The next day,the winners of the competition were announced in front of the whole school.To my surprise,I heard my name being called second prize.It was a bolt from the blue for me,as I had never dared to dream of winning any prize.
Later on,I expressed my gratitude to my art teacher for her words of encouragement and for believing in me.That day,I became aware of my talent and started painting more whenever I had free time.Sometimes,I think that if it weren’t for her words of encouragement,I may have never discovered the talent I have.
Overall,this experience taught me the importance of encouraging others and how a few kind words can make a significant impact on someone’s life.
( )4.What was the author doing when called by the art teacher
A.Organising a drawing competition.
B.Trying to get some creative ideas.
C.Painting her work on her canvas.
D.Trying to get help from others.
( )5.What did the author think of the competition
A.Easy. B.Interesting.
C.Challenging. D.Encouraging.
( )6.What does the underlined phrases “bolt from the blue” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Addiction.
B.Puzzlement.
C.Disappointment.
D.Surprise.
( )7.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.The Power of Encouragement
B.The Importance of Art Competitions
C.Overcoming Shyness Through Painting
D.Discovering Your Great Natural Ability
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。作者通过讲述自己的一次参赛经历来证明鼓励的重要性。
答案及剖析:
4.B 细节理解题。根据第二段的“As everyone started to...called my name from behind.”可知,当艺术老师叫作者时,作者正在试图想出一些有创意的东西来表达自己的想法和情感。故选B。
5.C 推理判断题。根据第二段的“As everyone started to...Do your best,and you will do well.”可知,别的学生已经开始画画了,但是作者还在苦苦构思;且艺术老师对作者说不要想太多,只要把自己想到的东西画在画布上就行。这些都说明作者觉得这次比赛对自己来说很难,很有挑战性。故选C。
6.D 短语猜测题。根据第三段最后两句可知,作者做梦都不敢想能得到任何奖品,所以听到自己获奖的消息后感到非常惊讶,画线部分表示“震惊;惊讶”,与Surprise同义。故选D。
7.A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,作者通过讲述自己的一次参赛经历来证明鼓励的重要性,所以“鼓励的力量”可以作为文章标题。故选A。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Three years ago,I spotted a video of someone making resin (树脂) art.He 1 poured and mixed colours together.I couldn’t 2 thinking about its beauty for nights.Less than a month later,I ordered a beginner’s resin kit to 3 .
When I was a kid,my artist grandmother taught me to 4 ,and I’ve always enjoyed getting 5 and making things with my hands.The resin art videos 6 me to relight the childhood creativity that I had lost while working in London.
But it’s more 7 than it looks.Resin is a heavy liquid that when applied can’t be completely controlled.It was in those tougher moments that I 8 my artist grandmother,and our valuable moments spent painting together.Resin art was a 9 for me to honour her.
After I first 10 a picture of my work on my phone,my friends began 11 me for resin art.So I had an idea to make my artworks to be sold to the public and developed a resin art website.After 12 the first ones,I quickly sold out of them.Within a year,I had made over $2,600 13 ,which I donated to charity.I even had my first display in Devon.I never thought it would turn into a life-changing 14 .
As long as there are people who’d like to buy my work,I’d like to make it.I pour colours from memories of beautiful places into my art,and I hope my grandmother would be 15 that I chose a life filled with more creativity.
( )1.A.abnormally B.unwillingly
C.expertly D.doubtfully
( )2.A.risk B.help
C.suggest D.allow
( )3.A.identify B.assess
C.design D.start
( )4.A.paint B.sing
C.dance D.swim
( )5.A.comparative B.sensitive
C.creative D.passive
( )6.A.warned B.inspired
C.ordered D.begged
( )7.A.helpful B.worthwhile
C.necessary D.complex
( )8.A.understood B.remembered
C.supported D.ignored
( )9.A.way B.picture
C.deal D.problem
( )10.A.recorded B.observed
C.found D.posted
( )11.A.appealing to B.answering to
C.objecting to D.apologising to
( )12.A.clarifying B.adopting
C.buying D.uploading
( )13.A.sales B.services
C.tasks D.blogs
( )14.A.theory B.benefit
C.career D.tendency
( )15.A.curious B.proud
C.patient D.surprised
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从被视频中的树脂艺术吸引到最终以此作为自己一生事业的故事。
[文章脉络]
答案及剖析:
1.C 根据后文“I couldn’t ...for nights.”可知,视频中的这个人熟练地(expertly)将各种颜色混合在一起,所以才会让作者感觉这个艺术作品会很美。故选C。
2.B 此处是说作者在看到视频之后总是忍不住想象树脂艺术的美,can’t/couldn’t help doing sth意为“情不自禁做某事”,符合题意。故选B。
3.D 此处指不到一个月作者订购了初学者的树脂套件,开始(start)学习创造树脂作品。故选D。
4.A 根据后文“It was in those tougher moments...spent painting together.”可知,此处是指身为艺术家的祖母教作者画画(paint)。故选A。
5.C 此处指作者一直喜欢让自己变得有创造力(creative),用自己的双手做东西。故选C。
6.B 根据后文“After I first... resin art website.”可知,作者用树脂创造了具有吸引力的艺术作品,而这些都源于作者看到的树脂视频,是这个视频激发(inspired)作者重拾了童年的创造力。故选B。
7.D 根据后文“Resin is a heavy liquid...controlled.”可知,树脂比较重,使用的时候不好控制,可推断树脂艺术创造比看起来要复杂(complex)。故选D。
8.B 此处指在那些遇到困难的时刻,作者想起了(remembered)自己的艺术家祖母,以及他们一起画画的宝贵时光。故选B。
9.A 此处是说树脂艺术是作者怀念祖母的一种方式(way)。故选A。
10.D 此处指在作者第一次在手机上发布了(posted)作品照片后,这些树脂艺术作品对作者的朋友们产生了吸引力。故选D。
11.A 根据后文“So I had an idea...a resin art website.”可知,作者决定向公众售卖自己的作品并建立一个树脂艺术网站,句首的So表明这是结果,可推断原因是朋友们的呼吁(appealing to)。故选A。
12.D 此处指在上传(uploading)第一批作品照片后,很快就卖光了这些作品。故选D。
13.A 根据前文“After...out of them.”可知,作者出售自己的树脂作品,可知此处的金额指的是销售额(sales)。故选A。
14.C 此处是指作者从没想过它会成为改变自己一生的事业(career)。故选C。
15.B 此处是说作者希望祖母会为自己选择了一个充满创造力的生活而感到自豪(proud)。故选B。
Ⅲ.写作训练
下周日,城市文化中心将举行一个书法(calligraphy)文化交流活动。请你代表你校学生会给同学们写一则英文通知,内容包括:
1.时间、地点。
2.活动的内容:看展览、听讲座等。
3.欢迎大家积极参加。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
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The Students’ Union
[写作指导]
One possible version
Notice
A calligraphy culture exchange activity is scheduled to be held at the City Culture Centre from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.next Sunday.
All the people present will have chances to enjoy an exhibition of traditional Chinese calligraphy and experience writing in the flesh.What’s more,there will be a lecture addressed by a famous calligrapher,which will not only help you understand the art of calligraphy,but also help you further understand the classical Chinese culture.
Your presence is highly expected.Welcome!
The Students’ Union素养测练(一) UNIT 1 Part 1
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.Nobody knew (准确地) how many people were still living in the camp when the storm took place.
2.Though one should have dreams,it’s not (现实的) to exist on dreams.
3.There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped,but the languages they speak are by no means (原始的).
4.He has earned a good (名声) by working hard and helping others out when necessary.
5.Researchers have come to realise that being (谦逊的)generally indicates the presence of deeply admirable personal qualities.
6.We guarantee to refund your money if you’re not delighted with your (购买的东西).
7.He was talking on the phone with one of his (客户) when his manager asked him to type a report for him.
8. (随后的) studies have come up with similar results.
9.The painting will be a lasting (纪念碑) to a remarkable woman.
10.The accident has not done any (永久的) damage.
Ⅱ.语境填词
1.Nowadays,many famous poets in ancient China and their great works are still (influence).
2.The way Simon expressed his opinion was too (subject).
3.I have a great affection for my hometown in the south,my grandma’s sweet,warm and thick voice particular.
4.To everyone’s joy,he reached the final line and (rank) the 20th.
5.This is (precise) what the British visitors are expecting.
6.Some students hold the view that medical cloning is acceptable, others think medical cloning has many problems.
7.We have to be (real) about our chances of winning.
8.A strange figure emerged nowhere,which nearly scared me to death.
9.The small company has received more (invest) this year due to its good service.
10.Faced with others’ unreasonable (criticise),the man had to employ a lawyer to defend himself.
11.The young man (subsequent) received award for his brave action.
12.These gifts (set) apart from other things because they remind me of the special,loving relationship I share with my sons.
13.Today he is remembered as a great (sculpt),painter,and architect.
14.She is always fond telling other people what to do.
15.It is important for a person to have a reputation being honest.
Ⅲ.情境写作
1.杰克(Jack)能说多门外语,尤其是中文。(in particular)
2.全家人都喜欢画画,于是他们把一个卧室改成了画室。(be fond of)
3.作为一名教师,他以耐心和负责著称。(have a reputation for)
4.游泳者从水中冒出,爬上了木筏。(emerge from)
5.这样做能让你从其他候选人中脱颖而出。(set apart from)
6.虽然他爱他的学生,但是他对他们很严格。(while)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Beijing Opera is the most typical of all Chinese traditional dramatic art forms and the largest Chinese opera form.Having a history of about 200 years,it is developed from absorbing many other dramatic forms,mostly from the local drama “Huiban”,which was popular in the south of China during the 18th century.It is a scenic art including music,performance,
literature,aria (唱腔) and face painting.
The art forms in many other countries do not present singing,dancing and spoken parts in one single drama.An opera singer,for example,neither dances nor speaks on stage;there are no singing or dancing parts in a modern play;in a dance drama,the dancer has no speaking role and does not sing either.Traditional Chinese drama,including Beijing Opera,is a kind of entertainment which includes spoken parts,singing,dancing and acrobatics (杂技).
Besides its presence in China,Beijing Opera has spread to many other places.Mei Lanfang,one of the most famous performers of all time,was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries.
“You will be puzzled all the way through and a little bored from time to time;but you will be charmed and interested.You will be strongly attracted by Beijing Opera even if you know nothing of the dramatic back-ground.” This is how one American traveller described his first experience in watching Beijing Opera.
Beijing Opera is China’s national opera and it is full of Chinese cultural traditions.
Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera!
( )1.How long is the history of Beijing Opera
A.About one hundred years.
B.About two hundred years.
C.About three hundred years.
D.About four hundred years.
( )2.According to Paragraph 3,what does the writer think of Mei Lanfang
A.He played an important role in spreading Beijing Opera.
B.He isn’t as famous as the other Beijing Opera performers.
C.He never introduced Beijing Opera to the world.
D.He is a performer who doesn’t like to travel around the world.
( )3.What can we infer from Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2
A.There are no dancing parts in modern Beijing Opera.
B.Beijing Opera hasn’t absorbed the other art forms.
C.Beijing Opera presents singing,dancing and spoken parts.
D.Nowadays,young people aren’t interested in Beijing Opera.
( )4.What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the article
A.To show us the foreigners’ opinions.
B.To introduce Mei Lanfang.
C.To tell the differences between dramas.
D.To introduce Beijing Opera.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的京剧及其相关知识。
B
Contrary to popular opinion,the scientific pursuit for knowledge is not a predictable and well-defined process.To make new discoveries,researchers need the freedom to be creative,
fail,and learn by chance.There is the romantic idea of the scientist who has an Eureka moment (顿悟时刻) and suddenly arrives at new insights.Another impression is that research only involves formal steps.Neither of those ideas is correct.
“Science and art are two different ways to make something understandable or imaginable,” says Biochemistry Professor Dolf Weijers.“From the outside,the research process looks very formal and the artistic process looks somewhat messy.But the scientific process can also unfold (展开) in an unpredictable way.Creative and associative thinking is very important for scientists to gain insight and make connections.”
There is an intersection (交叉点) between science and art.This is why Wageningen scientists look to artists for inspiration and exchange ideas about how to amplify creative freedom.Weijers and his colleague Joris Sprakel,together with other scientists and artists,have designed a plan to learn from each other and to exchange ideas.One example is the recent and special project in which they measured the forces that act on plant cells.A molecular (分子) sensor was used to visualise the different forces.They revealed the results in colourful images,each representing a different force.
What science and art also have in common is that they are topics of discussion in society.
There are people who say that they do not value art and people who mistrust science.“It often creates the wrong impression because only the results of scientific studies are presented,and people do not have any insight into the artistic process leading to discovery.As a scientist,you are criticised if you say that something is different a few years later.Then you are viewed as unreliable.But what is often poorly understood is that there are no final results in science,” says Weijers.
( )5.What is the first paragraph mainly about
A.The views on science research.
B.The purpose of science research.
C.The hardship of science research.
D.The attitude to science research.
( )6.What can we know from Weijers’s view
A.Scientists should have creative and associative thinking.
B.The artistic process is too messy to be used in research.
C.The scientific process always unfolds in an unpredictable way.
D.The research process and the artistic process are totally different.
( )7.What does the underlined word “amplify” mean in the third paragraph
A.Refuse. B.Detect.
C.Increase. D.Imply.
( )8.Why does the author mention Weijers’s research on plant cells
A.To stress the importance of thinking freely.
B.To display the beauty of colourful images.
C.To present the findings of his recent project.
D.To show the connection between science and art.
语篇导读:本文是议论文。文章主要讨论了艺术在科学研究中的作用。
C
When you step off the elevator on the fourth floor of Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH),you’re greeted by a magical unicorn (独角兽) in a combination of greens,blues,and purples.
It is a collaborative art piece,created by the staff of KCH and UK Arts in HealthCare.This mosaic (镶嵌图案),roughly five feet tall and six feet wide,is made up of nothing but thousands of vial (小瓶) caps,oral syringe caps,clamps,and tubes to create an image of a unicorn,silently greeting and comforting every patient and visitor.
The idea for this mosaic was inspired by Tilda Shalof,a nurse in Canada who spent nearly 30 years collecting abandoned medical plastic to create a colourful mosaic.KCH nurses approached the Child Life staff about creating something analogous for their hospital.The staff agreed,and collection of plastic began.
Soon the collection numbered in the thousands,but the question remained what would this become After many meetings and discussions,KCH staff settled on the idea of a unicorn.
After all,unicorns become the source where all dreamy thoughts can be achieved.Meeting a unicorn and making friends with it could be so appealing to children.More than stories about the healing power,for children,a unicorn might even have the magic power to change anything.
Lexington artist Christine Kuhn joined the team to provide guidance on the design and construction process,but the work was done entirely by KCH staff who volunteered their time.“As the unicorn started to take shape,it became even clearer that many hands were present in the artwork,” said Joey Burke,a nurse ethicist.“Several music therapists asked if they could add a guitar pick and a member of the maintenance crew added a wire nut.In the end,medical waste became fantastic as the unicorn took shape.”
When completed,this grand creature needed a name,so a contest was held among KCH staff and patients.The name with the most votes was Unity “MoonPie” McSparkles.
( )9.What is special about the art piece displayed in KCH
A.It is small in size and portable.
B.It involves just one colour.
C.It is a joint effort of the Child Life staff and parents.
D.It is composed entirely of hospital plastic waste.
( )10.What does the underlined word “analogous” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean
A.Similar. B.Necessary.
C.Meaningful. D.Challenging.
( )11.What made KCH staff decide to make a unicorn
A.It works well with plastic products.
B.It symbolises hope,healing,and magic.
C.It appears in many KCH members’ dreams.
D.It can help strike up friendships among patients.
( )12.What do Joey Burke’s words in Paragraph 5 imply
A.The design of the mosaic was a bit complicated.
B.Some members opposed reusing medical waste.
C.The staff were enthusiastic about the unicorn work.
D.The collection of medical waste was time-consuming.
语篇导读:本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍了肯塔基儿童医院(KCH)在医院内放置了一幅独角兽的镶嵌图案作品,该作品完全由医院的塑料废物做成。医院的工作人员希望通过这幅作品给病患带去希望。
Ⅱ.七选五
It is no wonder that art plays a significant role in human life,of which colours are an essential part.As for the hidden meanings of colours used in art,we don’t often think about them but they do work.
In a conceptual artwork,placement of colours at appropriate locations can make an amazing visual impact. 1. In an abstract art setting,using tints (色调) of colours creates a bright atmosphere and mild sensations of joy or peace.
Yellow is a colour that represents happiness or lack of courage,but a slightly darker shade of yellow used with a bright red can create a mood for adventure.2. Bright yellow used with black conveys determination,confidence and power.
Not only that,if you’re an artist trying to get across an idea,use colours and combinations to make a point.For example,an activist working on water conservation projects could use brown,yellow,blue,and orange to create a beautiful summer setting with children playing.
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Additionally,right colours can attract business.If it is a food chain,use red and yellow to stress the sensation of hunger and increase customers’ appetite.4. If you’re selling floor tiles (地砖),use blue and green in advertisements to impress upon potential buyers the calm and relaxing atmosphere your product will create.
5. As long as you create a harmony of colours and a deeper expression in your artwork without making an unpleasant visual impact,then the sky is the border.
A.It can create a lasting impression as well.
B.Colours around you directly influence the way you work.
C.There is really no limit as to what colours to use in which setting.
D.You can use green to create a feeling of freshness and cleanliness.
E.Slightly lighter shades of yellow with softer red set a cheerful environment.
F.It implies water resources are inaccessible in various areas across the world.
G.That conveys the importance of protecting water resources for future generations.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。本文主要介绍了在艺术作品中使用颜色的隐藏意义和影响。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Paper-cutting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over two thousand years.It is for celebrations,festivals and home decoration,often with red colour,1. is the lucky colour in China.
Paper-cutting has become one of art forms since the 2. (invent) of paper in the Han Dynasty.It was popular in the royal palaces and noble houses as 3. favourite pastime (消遣) among ladies.Later,during the 7th and 13th centuries,it was 4. (wide) spread in folk festivals and celebrations.
The main tools for paper-cutting are scissors and knives.For the scissor,several pieces of paper 5. (lay) together.The theme is then cut.For the knife,several layers of paper are put on a soft foundation 6. (consist) of a mixture of tallow and ashes.
Arts come from life and serve life,so 7. (do) paper-cutting.The bright red,green or light blue paper-cuttings are often used 8. (add) merry atmosphere to the festivals or celebrations.9. they are often found in wedding ceremonies or festivals in China.Today,people often like to decorate their windows,walls,mirrors,lanterns and doors with 10. (colour) paper-cuts.In Chinese culture,it can reflect many aspects of life,such as prosperity,health,or harvest.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统艺术形式——剪纸。
