Unit 4-Amazing art
单元基础巩固&提升训练-Section A
【单句语法填空】
1.It was like going to a different planet.It was beautiful.It was an
(amaze),a frightening just yet invigorating experience.?
2.At that moment Kelman realized it was no longer his job
(protect) his friend.?
3.They exchanged (greet) and sat down to lunch.?
4.We rented out a 5,000-square-foot (exhibit) hall and we had 10,000 visitors show up for it.?
5.The first lecture introduces students the main topics of the course.?
6.There are plenty of options for watching TV without having to
(subscribe) to cable.?
7.The professor for America made an (impress) speech in the hall last night.?
8.As Teachers’ Day was approaching,our class decided to hold a party to
(celebration) the important day for a change this year.?
9.That’s the most (credible)coincidence I’ve ever heard of!?
10.I had always (attract) by the idea of working abroad.?
【选词填空】
for oneself look into pay for find out move on at the top of
share with be made of laugh at get a good view of
1.The question is how much are people willing to news that they have gotten used to receiving for free??
2.The players have to find all the marketing in the neighbourhood before they can to the next level.?
3.Here are a few comments and ideas I would like to you.?
4.He laughed when he did so.I was to learn that green Martians only
the pain or suffering of others.?
5.Visitors can stand at the top of the mesas and the dwellings almost hidden in openings of the rock walls.?
6.He sat in the front of the bus to the village.?
7.Part of Eleanor Creesy’s work was to how far the ship had traveled each day.?
8.Metal detectors cannot be used in many cases because landmines can
non-metal materials.?
9.At the time,scientists believed that a person the mountain would only have enough oxygen to sleep.?
10.I totally agree with what he did .?
【汉译英】
1.汤姆病了,那就是为什么他开会迟到了。(That’s why)
2.杰克没说一句话,但老师却对着他微笑,好像他做了什么聪明事似的。(as if)
3.为了避免这种情况,应派警方调查这些案件。(look into)
4.经理伸出右手从他头上方的书架上拿一本书。(reach out)
5.他得用余生来还债。(take)
【七选五】
Understanding and appreciating art can be hard if you don’t have much experience with art.Don’t worry.The following can help you get an appreciation for artwork enormously.
●Relax as you look at work.
1 ,it’s best to go to the gallery or view the art when you’re in a relaxed mood so that the art affects you in a positive way.Limit distractions(分神) around you,like your cell phone,and try to clear your mind of negative or stressful thoughts.?
● 2 .?
Avoid saying things like “Anyone could make that”and drop previous opinions you have about the artwork before you actually see it.Try to approach the art with an open mind and don’t compare it with other works,especially if it’s not in the same style.
●Ask yourself how the painting makes you feel.
Instead of trying to focus on the technical aspects of the art,ask yourself how the art makes you feel. 3 ,it has an effect on you.Do be honest with yourself when you describe your real feelings.?
●Research the artist’s life.
Some galleries have an informational plaque(牌匾) near the artwork that describes the artist.Read the informational plaque next to the artwork.This is a great way to better understand the artist and his mind when they created the art.Most art tries to express a feeling like sadness,anger,or happiness. 4 .?
●Speak and talk with artists.
Only if you like,you can find artists at their art shows. 5 .Getting their thought may give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of their work.?
Well now,if you still don’t get art and can’t appreciate it,try to create some artwork yourself.If you don’t know where to start,you can look up tutorials online or take a local art class.
A.Look at the artwork as objectively(客观的) as you can
B.If it makes you happy,sad,anxious,or excited
C.As long as you understand the techniques used to create the art
D.Since being nervous can actually affect how you enjoy art
E.Take the time to speak to them
F.For example,if the artist saw a war,a sad feeling may be expressed in his art
G.There are different styles and types of art for you to further research
【阅读理解】
A
Stained Glass(彩色玻璃) Artwork
Sainte Chappelle,France
While many say that Paris’ must-see cathedral(教堂) is Notre Dame de Paris,Sainte Chapelle should also be high up on the list.Louis IX ordered it to be built in 1239 to house the Crown of Thorns,a famous relic from Constantinople.Within the ceilings of the church are fifteen of the world’s finest stained glass windows.Unfortunately,as a result of the French Revolution,one third of the stained glass had to be replaced.
The Chicago Cultural Centre,USA
While the Windy City might not house the nation’s winningest sports teams,it does have one of the world’s most eye-catching displays of stained glass.Today’s Chicago Cultural Centre,which was designed as a library in 1887,has a 38-feet-tall Tiffany glass dome(圆屋顶),which is said to be the largest Tiffany dome in the world.
Erawan Museum,Thailand
The Erawan Museum,built in 1994,houses ancient,priceless Thai artworks,all of which are displayed within the building’s three floors,said to symbolize the three levels of the universe.The shiny stained glass is on the second floor,which museum owner Khun Lek Viriyapant considers to be the human level.Designed by German artist Jacob Schwarzkopf,the stained glass artwork shows five continents,with the sun delivering light,and therefore life,into all.
Saint Vitus Cathedral,Czech Republic
While the Czech church whose doors many travelers pass through every day was built way back in 1344,its amazing display of stained glass is a 20th-century donation from well-known Czech Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha.The artwork is nothing if not fitting for Prague,the city in which the stained glass is displayed.After all,it is the modern-day Czech Republic from which dreamy Bohemians came.
1.Which of the following has the longest history?
A.Sainte Chapelle.
B.Erawan Museum.
C.Saint Vitus Cathedral.
D.The Chicago Cultural Centre.
2.Where should you go if you want to see the Earth-themed stained glass?
A.France. B.The USA.
C.Thailand. D.Czech Republic.
3.What is special about the stained glass in Prague?
A.It fits the city well.
B.It is from a Bohemian.
C.It is the largest of its kind.
D.It sits in an ancient church.
B
Something Different with Franklin Cox, What’s On Around the City
Looking for something a bit “different” this week,visit Phyllis Radelifme’s new exhibit—My Environment—at the Century Arts Centre.Ms Radcliffe has a unique way of viewing the things around her! I must admit that I didn’t really understand some of her works.For example,“Flowers” didn’t really seem to have any flowers in it,and I didn’t see any cars in her “Traffic Jam”.But her use of colour is truly amazing.If you’re looking for a way to expand your horizons,go take a look.
Weekend Hopping with Gillian Madsen,Northeastern News
Last Sunday I went to see a new modern art exhibit by a young woman named Phyllis Radcliffe at the Century Arts Center.The whole gallery was filled with bizarre paintings and sculptures with names like “Flowers” and “Houses”,but I didn’t see anything that resembled any of those objects at all.Instead,I saw a bunch of things that looked like my 8-year-old granddaughter brings home from art class at school! I don’t know anything about modern art,but I do know that staying at home and watching an old movie on video would have been a lot easier on my brain.
New Discoveries with Sylvia Whitcombe,Modern Art Lowers’ Digest
I am delighted to recommend Phyllis Radcliffe’s new exhibit My Environment,now showing at the Century Arts Center.Ms Radcliffe has evolved as an artist since her first show three years ago.Her use of color and form is breathtaking and her style shows a real passion for everyday thing in her life.While this exhibit may not be for everyone,I’m certain that many of you will find it both interesting and inspiring.
4.The word “bizarre” probably means .?
A.ancient B.strange
C.remarkable D.patriotic
5.According to Sylvia Whitcombe,the exhibit is .?
A.Phyllis Radcliffe’s first art show
B.beyond our understanding
C.well worth seeing
D.somewhat childish
6.What can NOT be concluded about Phyllis Radcliffe from the three articles?
A.She has a unique interpretation of things around her.
B.She is quite talented in using colours and forms.
C.She is one of the greatest modern artists of the day.
D.Her works are disagreeable to the taste of some people.
参考答案:
【单句语法填空】
答案amazing
答案to protect
答案greetings
答案exhibition
答案to
答案subscribe
答案impressive
答案celebrate
答案incredible
答案been attracted
【选词填空】
答案pay for
答案move on
答案share with
答案laugh at
答案look into
答案get a good view of
答案find out
答案be made of
答案at the top of
答案for himself
【补全句子】
答案Tom was ill.That was why he came late for the meeting.
答案Jack wasn’t saying anything but the teacher smiled at him as if he had done something very clever.
答案In order to avoid this,police should be sent to look into the cases.
答案The manager reached out his right hand for a book on the shelf above his head.
答案It would take him the rest of his life to pay off his debts.
【七选五】
1.D 根据下文“it’s best to go to the gallery or view the art when you’re in a relaxed mood so that the art affects you in a positive way”(当你心情放松的时候,最好是去画廊或欣赏艺术品,这样艺术就会以积极的方式影响你)可知本空说明紧张会影响你如何享受艺术。故选D项。
2.A 根据本段第一句“Avoid saying things like ‘Anyone could make that’ and drop previous opinions you have about the artwork before you actually see it.”(避免说“任何人都能做到”之类的话,在你真正看到艺术品之前,放下你之前对它的看法。)可知要尽可能客观地看待艺术品。故选A项。
3.B 根据上文“Instead of trying to focus on the technical aspects of the art,ask yourself how the art makes you feel.”(与其关注艺术的技术层面,不如问问自己艺术给你的感觉如何。)可知要着重于艺术给自己的感觉,如果它让你快乐、悲伤、焦虑或兴奋,它就会对你产生影响。故B项符合语境。
4.F 根据上文“Most art tries to express a feeling like sadness,anger,or happiness.”(大多数艺术试图表达一种感觉,如悲伤、愤怒或快乐。)可知艺术家会将自己的情感表现在作品当中,例如,如果艺术家看到一场战争,他的作品中可能会表达出一种悲伤的情绪。故F项符合语境。
5.E 根据本段小标题Speak and talk with artists.(与艺术家交谈。)中speak可对应到E选项中speak to,表示“花时间和他们(艺术家)交谈。”故E项符合语境。
【阅读理解】
A
答案A
解析细节理解题。答案定位在Sainte Chappelle,France部分“Louis IX ordered it to be built in 1239 to house the Crown of Thorns,a famous relic from Constantinople;The Chicago Cultural Center,USA部分“Today’s Chicago Cultural Center,which was designed as a library in 1887”;Erawan Museum,Thailand部分“The Erawan Museum,built in 1994”;Saint Vitus Cathedral,Czech Republic部分“While the Czech church whose doors many travelers pass through every day was built way back in 1344...”通过对几个时间进行比较,可知Sainte Chappelle建筑时间最早,即历史最长,故选A项。
答案C
解析推理判断题。答案定位在Erawan Museum,Thailand部分“Designed by German artist Jacob Schwarzkopf,the stained glass artwork shows five continents,with the sun delivering light,and therefore life,into all.”可知这幅彩色玻璃作品由德国艺术家Jacob Schwarzkopf设计,它展示了五大洲的景象,由此推断出如果你想看地球主题的彩色玻璃,你应该去泰国,故选C项。
答案A
解析推理判断题。答案定位在Saint Vitus Cathedral,Czech Republic 部分“The artwork is nothing if not fitting for Prague,the city in which the stained glass is displayed.”(这幅作品如果不适合布拉格这座展示彩色玻璃的城市,那就算不上什么。)由此推断出布拉格的彩色玻璃的特别之处在于它很适合这座城市,故选A项。
B
答案B
解析词义猜测题。由后文第二部分第三句“Instead,I saw a bunch of things that looked like my 8-year-old granddaughter brings home from art class at school!I don’t know anything about modern art...”可知,她觉得菲利斯画廊里的艺术就像自己八岁孙女从学校美术课上带回来的东西一样让她感觉一窍不通。可以推测出她觉得菲利斯画廊里的paintings and sculptures“非常的奇怪”。故选B项。
答案C
解析细节理解题。由第三部分最后一句中“...I’m certain that many of you will find it both interesting and inspiring.”可知,作者坚信许多人都会觉得西尔维娅的艺术有趣和振奋人心,是十分值得观看的。故选C项。
答案C
解析细节理解题。由第一部分第二句“Ms Radcliffe has a unique way of viewing the things around her! ”可知菲利斯看待周围事物有一种独特的方式,可知A项符合。由第一部分中“But her use of color is truly amazing.”富兰克林说菲利斯对颜色的运用令人感叹,可知B项符合。由第二部分第二句“The whole gallery was filled with bizarre paintings and sculptures with names like ‘Flowers’ and ‘Houses’”可知有些人觉得菲利斯的艺术很奇怪,与D项符合。C项中,文章并没有提及她是当时现代最杰出的艺术家之一,故C项不符合。故选C项。