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课时作业(十五) 选择性必修第一册 Unit 3 The art of painting
一、阅读理解
(2025·陕西咸阳模拟)Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography,film and digital technology,it still has remained a persistent mode of expression.So many paintings have come into being over the years but only a small percentage of them could be described as “timeless classics”.The following are some of the most famous paintings of all time.
Leonardo da Vinci,Mona Lisa,15031519
Painted between 1503 and 1519,Leonardo da Vinci's attractive portrait has been a subject of controversy since the day it was made,due to two questions:Who's the subject and why is she smiling?A number of theories for the former have been provided over the years:That she's the wife of the Florentine merchant Francesco di Bartolomeo del Giocondo and that she's Leonardo's mother,Caterina.As for that famous smile,its quality has driven people crazy for hundreds of years.
James Abbott McNeill Whistler,Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1,1871
Whistler's Mother,or Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1,as it's actually titled,speaks to the artist's ambition to pursue art for art's sake.James Abbott McNeill Whistler painted the work in his London studio in 1871.Whistler's mother Anna is pictured as one of several elements locked into an arrangement of right angles.Her severe expression fits in with the rigidity of the composition,and it's somewhat ironic to note that despite Whistler's formalist intentions,the painting became a symbol of motherhood.
Jan van Eyck,The Arnolfini Portrait,1434
As one of the most significant works produced during the Northern Renaissance,this composition is believed to be one of the first paintings finished in oils.It portrays an Italian merchant and a woman who may or may not be his bride.In 1934,the celebrated art historian Erwin Panofsky proposed that the painting is actually a wedding contract.What can be reliably said is that the piece used orthogonal perspective to create a sense of space.It feels like a painting you could step into.
1.What aspect of the Mona Lisa has attracted people for centuries?
A.The research methods.
B.The mysterious smile.
C.The attractive clothing.
D.The matching of colors.
2.Why did Whistler paint her mother?
A.To show love for his mother.
B.To be a symbol of motherhood.
C.To express his artistic intention.
D.To decorate his studio in London.
3.Who used orthogonal perspective to create a sense of space?
A.Leonardo da Vinci.
B.James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
C.Jan van Eyck.
D.Erwin Panofsky.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几幅经典名画,探讨了这些作品的艺术特点、历史背景及其对后世的影响。
1.B [解析]细节理解题。由文章Leonardo da Vinci,Mona Lisa,15031519部分中的“As for that famous smile,its quality has driven people crazy for hundreds of years.”可知,几个世纪以来吸引人们的是蒙娜丽莎的神秘微笑。故选B。
2.C [解析]细节理解题。由文章James Abbott McNeill Whistler,Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1,1871部分中的“Whistler's Mother,or Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1,as it's actually titled,speaks to the artist's ambition to pursue art for art's sake.”可知,Whistler画他的母亲是为了表达他的艺术意图。故选C。
3.C [解析]细节理解题。由文章Jan van Eyck,The Arnolfini Portrait,1434部分中的“What can be reliably said is that the piece used orthogonal perspective to create a sense of space.It feels like a painting you could step into.”可知,使用正交透视法创造空间感的是Jan van Eyck。故选C。
二、七选五阅读
Calligraphy and painting are regarded as two treasures in China.Together with Qin and Qi,they formed the four skills for a learned and elegant scholar to pursue in ancient times.1.
Chinese calligraphy or shufa,the art of writing Chinese characters,has a long history.Masters take the characters as the carrier of their thought.People must understand Western abstract painting to appreciate the beauty.2.
3. It is the artistic form of writing Chinese characters,and mixes together several traditional fonts,such as regular script(楷书),seal script(篆书),official script(隶书),cursive script(草书) and running script(行书).Today,when learning Chinese calligraphy,you will be usually taught the regular script and running hand.After attending a calligraphy class in China,you will be able to appreciate its unique artistic in simple lines and strokes.Besides,you may master the skills of Chinese calligraphy and show others your beautiful handwriting.
Chinese painting and calligraphy are almost always mentioned in the same breath.4. Chinese painting is widely regarded as the highest form of traditional Chinese art and reflects the profound philosophy.
If you are interested in learning Chinese calligraphy and painting when traveling in China,Top China Travel can arrange you an introductory Chinese calligraphy or painting class in Beijing,Xi'an,Shanghai,Yangshuo and other cities.With the help of the teachers,you can learn about the professional methods and techniques.5. If you travel to China with kids and educational tours,they are good for the students to have fun,learn something new,and let their imaginations run wild on the xuan paper full with creations.
A.The lessons are also good activities.
B.They were used to cultivate one's personality.
C.Both of them are favored by international travelers.
D.China is a large country with timehonored history.
E.Cultural tourism becomes a new landmark in China.
F.Calligraphy is the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
G.But there is no need to understand Chinese characters to appreciate it.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。书法和绘画在中国被视为两件珍宝。它们与琴和棋一起形成了古代文人雅士所追求的“四艺”。它们也被看作是很好的修身养性的方式。
1.B [解析]根据上文“琴、棋、书、画是中国文人的终身追求”可知,这也是一个人修身养性的重要手段。B项“它们被用来培养个人的气质”符合语境,故选B。
2.G [解析]根据上文“欣赏西方绘画”的对比可知,此处是欣赏中国书法。G项“但不需要理解汉字就能欣赏它”符合语境,故选G。
3.F [解析]整个段落详细讲解了书法的分类和学习。F项“书法是中国传统文化的精髓”符合语境。故选F。
4.C [解析]上文中提到“中国画和书法”。选项C中的both指代的就是这两者。故选C。
5.A [解析]上文提到“可以学习这些技巧”,下文继续讲这一点。A项“这些课程也是有益的活动”符合语境,故选A。
三、完形填空
A 12yearold artist from Iowa is using his artwork to raise awareness and money for children's cancer.
When Arsh Pal was eight years old,he was 1 painting supplies for his birthday.He 2 painting watercolors,and had made so many that he began 3 some of them to his family and friends as gifts.
As 4 went on,Pal got even better at painting,and his paintings grew in 5 in America,especially among the young people.
6 ,he started selling his paintings and 7 100 percent of his proceeds(收入) to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital.He set a 8 to raise $1,000,which he quickly 9 .Since then,Pal has 10 more than $15,000,and has donated to at least five charities 11 St.Jude,Easterseals,MakeaWish foundation,Compass to Care,and the Riverview Center.
For all of his hard work and 12 ,Pal was recently honored with the Diana Award,a 13 youth humanitarian award named after the late Princess Diana.The 14 is given to “outstanding young people” between the ages of 9 and 25 who are “ 15 creating and sustaining positive social change”.
1.A.gifted B.promised
C.advised D.expected
2.A.imagined B.began
C.considered D.finished
3.A.going over B.turning down
C.putting away D.giving away
4.A.time B.hope
C.work D.effort
5.A.scale B.content
C.popularity D.degree
6.A.Hopefully B.Eventually
C.Obviously D.Generally
7.A.providing B.donating
C.delivering D.lending
8.A.plan B.dream
C.goal D.purpose
9.A.reached B.changed
C.pursued D.decided
10.A.promoted B.requested
C.gathered D.raised
11.A.covering B.including
C.containing D.demanding
12.A.honesty B.patience
C.generosity D.courage
13.A.famous B.normal
C.similar D.regular
14.A.title B.award
C.money D.status
15.A.naturally B.formally
C.effectively D.selflessly
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Arsh Pal将卖画所得的全部资金捐给医院和慈善机构,来帮助那些患有癌症的儿童的故事。
1.A [解析]句意:Arsh Pal八岁的时候,他的生日礼物是绘画用品。gift赠送;promise承诺;advise建议;expect期望。下文信息for his birthday暗示画画用品是人们“赠送”给Arsh Pal的生日礼物。这里gift是动词,意为“赠送”。故选A。
2.B [解析]句意:他开始画水彩画,并且画了很多,以至于他开始把其中一些作为礼物送给家人和朋友。imagine想象;begin开始;consider考虑;finish完成。Arsh Pal在8岁生日收到画画用品后,就“开始”画水彩画。故选B。
3.D [解析]句意见上题解析。go over仔细检查;turn down拒绝,调低;put away收起,放好;give away赠送。下文信息as gifts暗示Arsh Pal将一些自己的画“送给”家人和朋友。故选D。
4.A [解析]句意:随着时间的流逝,Pal的绘画水平越来越高,他的画在美国越来越受欢迎,尤其是在年轻人中。time时间;hope希望;work工作;effort努力。go on表示“流逝”,此处指随着“时间”的流逝,Arsh Pal画得越来越好。故选A。
5.C [解析]句意见上题解析。scale规模;content内容;popularity流行;degree程度。根据上文Pal got even better at painting可知,Arsh Pal的画越来越好,因此受到越来越多的人喜欢。grow in popularity是一个固定表达,意为“越来越受欢迎”。故选C。
6.B [解析]句意:最后,他开始出售自己的画作,并将全部收入捐给圣犹达儿童研究医院。hopefully有希望地;eventually最后;obviously显然;generally逐渐地。结合语境可知,最后,Arsh Pal开始售卖自己画的画。故选B。
7.B [解析]句意见上题解析。provide提供;donate捐赠;deliver发表,递送;lend借给。根据下文his proceeds to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital以及has donated to at least five charities可知,Arsh Pal将自己卖画的收入全部“捐给”了该医院。故选B。
8.C [解析]句意:他设定了筹集1 000美元的目标,很快就实现了。plan计划;dream梦想;goal目标;purpose目的。根据下文to raise $1,000可知,此处指Arsh Pal给自己设定的一个“目标”。故选C。
9.A [解析]句意见上题解析。reach实现,达到;change改变;pursue追,追赶;decide决定。根据下文more than $15,000可知,Arsh Pal很快就“实现”了自己所设定的目标。reach a goal是固定短语,意为“实现目标”。故选A。
10.D [解析]句意:从那以后,Pal筹集了超过15 000美元,并捐赠给了至少五个慈善机构,包括圣犹达、伊斯特希尔、许愿基金会、指南针关怀和河景中心。promote促进,推动;request请求,要求;gather聚集;raise筹集。根据上文“He set a 8 to raise $1,000”及空后“more than $15,000”可知,此处是词汇复现,指Arsh Pal已经“筹集”了超过15 000美元。故选D。
11.B [解析]句意见上题解析。cover覆盖;include包括;contain包含,容纳;demand需要,强烈要求。根据five charities及后面列举的五所慈善机构可知,这里用including。故选B。
12.C [解析]句意:由于他的辛勤工作和慷慨,Pal最近获得了“戴安娜奖”,这是一个以已故戴安娜王妃命名的著名青年人道主义奖。honesty诚实;patience耐心;generosity慷慨;courage勇气。Arsh Pal所表现出来的优秀品质主要是“慷慨大方”。故选C。
13.A [解析]句意见上题解析。famous著名的;normal正常的;similar类似的;regular定期的。根据下文信息named after the late Princess Diana可知,“戴安娜奖”是一项“著名的”大奖。故选A。
14.B [解析]句意:该奖项授予年龄在9至25岁之间的“杰出年轻人”,他们“无私地创造和维持积极的社会变革”。title头衔;award奖,奖品;money钱;status身份。此处进一步介绍前面提到的“戴安娜奖”,指“奖项”,故选B。
15.D [解析]句意见上题解析。naturally自然地;formally正式地;effectively有效地;selflessly无私地。根据语境及上文outstanding young people可知,“戴安娜奖”主要授予那些“无私地创造和维持积极的社会变革”的青少年。故选D。
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