热点话题 08 文学艺术（话题阅读精练）英语九年级英语通用版

热点话题08 文学艺术 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage1 完形填空 记叙文 274 介绍北京绢人这一中国传统手工艺品的起源、传承、制作工艺、公司发展以及创新情况。 Passage2 阅读理解 应用文 114 有关音乐的三个广告。广告中介绍了演出的时间、地点和联系方式。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 318 介绍英歌舞的历史、表演形式和现代变化。 Passage4 阅读还原 说明文 244 介绍轻音乐如何改善我们的睡眠。 Passage5 任务型阅读 说明文 261 介绍了刺绣的相关信息和蜀绣的历史以及现在面临的困境，还介绍了国家级蜀绣传承人孟德芝。 Passage6 语法填空 说明文 257 以达·芬奇所画的《蒙娜丽莎》为主线，讲述了《蒙娜丽莎》的创作原形 主题简析素材积累 文学艺术是人类文化的重要组成部分，涵盖小说、诗歌、戏剧、绘画、音乐和舞蹈等多种形式。 它们不仅记录了人类的历史与情感，也反映了不同的文化和价值观。通过阅读经典文学作品，我们可以体验不同的世界，理解多样的人性。欣赏艺术杰作则能激发我们的想象力，培养审美能力。 归根结底，文学艺术丰富了我们的精神世界，促进了文化的传承与交流，是我们生活中不可或缺的精神食粮。 句子积累 1. Reading classic literature is like taking a time - travel journey, allowing us to explore different eras and cultures. 阅读经典文学就像是进行一次时光旅行，让我们能够探索不同的时代和文化。 2. The plot of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is full of fantasy, which attracts countless young readers. 《爱丽丝梦游仙境》的情节充满奇幻色彩，吸引了无数年轻读者。 3. Shakespeare's plays, such as "Romeo and Juliet", have been performed on stages around the world for centuries. 几个世纪以来，莎士比亚的戏剧，比如《罗密欧与朱丽叶》，一直在世界各地的舞台上上演 。 4. Van Gogh's paintings, like "Sunflowers", are famous for their bright colors and unique brushstrokes. 梵高的画作，比如《向日葵》，以鲜艳的色彩和独特的笔触而闻名。 5. The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is one of the most famous artworks in the world. 列奥纳多·达·芬奇绘制的《蒙娜丽莎》是世界上最著名的艺术作品之一。 6. Chinese calligraphy is not only a way of writing but also a form of art that shows the beauty of Chinese characters. 中国书法不仅是一种书写方式，也是一种展现汉字之美的艺术形式。 7. In literature, characters are often created to represent different values and ideas, just like Huckleberry Finn in Mark Twain's book. 在文学作品中，人物常常被塑造来代表不同的价值观和思想，就像马克·吐温作品中的哈克贝利·费恩。 8. The theme of "The Little Prince" is about love, friendship and the meaning of life, which touches the hearts of many readers. 《小王子》的主题是关于爱、友谊和生命的意义，触动了许多读者的心灵。 9. The story of "The Tortoise and the Hare" is a well - known fable that teaches us the importance of perseverance. 《龟兔赛跑》的故事是一个广为人知的寓言，它教导我们坚持的重要性。 10. Ballet is a beautiful form of dance that combines music, movement and art, and "Swan Lake" is one of its most famous works. 芭蕾舞是一种将音乐、动作和艺术结合在一起的美丽舞蹈形式，《天鹅湖》是其最著名的作品之一。 11. Picasso's cubist paintings broke the traditional way of representing objects and brought a new perspective to the art world. 毕加索的立体派绘画打破了传统描绘物体的方式，为艺术界带来了新的视角。 12. The "Harry Potter" series has inspired a generation of young people to believe in magic and the power of friendship. 《哈利·波特》系列激发了一代年轻人相信魔法和友谊的力量。 13. The movie "Avatar" is not only a visual feast but also explores themes of environmental protection and cultural differences. 电影《阿凡达》不仅是一场视觉盛宴，还探讨了环境保护和文化差异等主题。 14. Poetry allows poets to express their deep emotions and thoughts in a concise and beautiful way, just like Li Bai's romantic poems. 诗歌让诗人能够以简洁而优美的方式表达他们深刻的情感和思想，就像李白的浪漫主义诗歌。 15. The Louvre Museum in Paris houses countless masterpieces of art, attracting millions of visitors every year. 巴黎的卢浮宫博物馆收藏了无数的艺术杰作，每年吸引数百万游客。 必备词块 1. a cross talk 相声 2. Beijing Opera 京剧 3. come out （书）出版 4. be based on 根据，以……为基础 5. be set in… 以……为（故事发生）背景 6. star in 在……中担任主角，主演 7. be known as 作为……而著称 8. be popular in 在……中受欢迎 9. folk literature 民间文学 10. traditional folk art 传统的民间艺术 11. art exhibition/gallery 艺术展览 12. win the Nobel Prize in Literature 获得诺贝尔文学奖 13. a vivid description 生动的描述 14. inspire sb. to do sth. 激励某人做某事 15. leave a deep impression on sb. 给某人留下深刻印象 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 实战演练 Passage 1 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并涂在答题卡上相应的位置。 Art toys and collections are popular in China today. Handmade dolls 1 a long history are popular, too. And Beijing silk figurines (小塑像) are just as attractive as modern toys. Beijing silk figurines first 2 in the Tang Dynasty. Usually, the hands and face of a traditional silk figurine are made of natural silk. He Mei is an inheritor (传承人) of the handicraft. When she first saw the figurines at a store in Beijing, she was so 3 that she decided to learn the skills from Qi Congying, a famous Beijing silk figurine 4 . And she went on to 5 her company in 2013. Inside her company’s workshop, hundreds of figurines shining under the bright lights 6 visitors. In Tongzhou District of Beijing, the business now has around fifty 7 . Many of them are from nearby villages. As some of them knew 8 about creating figurines before starting their work at the company, she encouraged them to 9 the skills. Today, they are experienced workers who are experts in 10 steps, from painting faces to creating the dolls’ clothing. The company has also hired (聘用) some young designers. They have brought fresh 11 into the company. And they have 12 new series such as figurines featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. She said, “Today, many of our customers are young people. 13 we create tiny dolls depending on their preferences.” And she 14 that they have also produced dolls whose hands and feet can be bent (弯曲) and clothes can be changed to 15 the dolls’ entertainment value. 1．A．for B．to C．with D．during 2．A．invented B．produced C．changed D．appeared 3．A．experienced B．amazed C．disappointed D．relaxed 4．A．artist B．founder C．learner D．inventor 5．A．put up B．get up C．set up D．take up 6．A．surprise B．blind C．awake D．serve 7．A．customers B．users C．visitors D．workers 8．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 9．A．choose B．learn C．collect D．prepare 10．A．similar B．other C．few D．different 11．A．attitudes B．ideas C．problems D．choices 12．A．found B．ordered C．created D．bought 13．A．But B．And C．Because D．So 14．A．replied B．added C．repeated D．asked 15．A．increase B．replace C．repair D．exchange 【答案】 1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．A 7．D 8．C 9．B 10．D 11．B 12．C 13．D 14．B 15．A 【解析】本文介绍了北京绢人这一中国传统手工艺品的起源、传承、制作工艺、公司发展以及创新情况。 1．句意：历史悠久的手工娃娃也很受欢迎。 for为了；to到；with有；during在……期间。根据“Handmade dolls ... a long history”可知，此处表示具有悠久历史的手工娃娃。故选C。 2．句意：北京绢人最早出现在唐代。 invented发明；produced生产；changed改变；appeared出现。根据“Beijing silk figurines first ... in the Tang Dynasty.”可知，此处指北京绢人最早出现在唐代。故选D。 3．句意：当她第一次在北京的一家商店看到这些小塑像时，她非常惊讶，决定向著名北京绢人艺术家齐聪颖学习技艺。 experienced有经验的；amazed惊讶的；disappointed失望的；relaxed放松的。根据“When she first saw the figurines at a store in Beijing, she was so ... that she decided to learn the skills”可知，她第一次看到这些小塑像时，感到非常惊讶，所以决定学习这项技艺。故选B。 4．句意：当她第一次在北京的一家商店看到这些小塑像时，她非常惊讶，决定向著名北京绢人艺术家齐聪颖学习技艺。 artist艺术家；founder创立者；learner学习者；inventor发明家。根据“she decided to learn the skills from Qi Congying, a famous Beijing silk figurine ...”可知，此处指向著名北京绢人艺术家齐聪颖学习技艺。故选A。 5．句意：2013年，她创办了自己的公司。 put up张贴；get up起床；set up建立；take up占据。根据“And she went on to ... her company in 2013.”可知，此处指她创办了自己的公司。故选C。 6．句意：在她公司的工作室里，数百个在明亮灯光下闪闪发光的小雕像让参观者大吃一惊。 surprise使惊奇；blind使失明；awake唤醒；serve服务。根据“hundreds of figurines shining under the bright lights ... visitors”可知，此处指这些小塑像让游客们惊叹不已。故选A。 7．句意：在北京通州区，该企业目前拥有约50名员工。 customers顾客；users用户；visitors游客；workers工人。根据下文“starting their work at the company”可知，此处指该企业目前拥有约50名员工。故选D。 8．句意：由于他们中的一些人在公司开始工作之前对制作小塑像一无所知，她鼓励他们学习这项技能。 something某事；anything任何事；nothing没什么事；everything每件事。根据“she encouraged them to...the skills”可知，她鼓励他们学习这项技能，说明他们中的一些人在公司开始工作之前对制作小塑像一无所知。故选C。 9．句意：由于他们中的一些人在公司开始工作之前对制作小塑像一无所知，她鼓励他们学习这项技能。 choose选择；learn学习；collect收集；prepare准备。根据“she encouraged them to ... the skills”可知，此处指她鼓励他们学习这项技能。故选B。 10．句意：如今，他们是经验丰富的工人，是从画脸到制作玩偶服装的不同步骤的专家。 similar相似的；other其他的；few很少的；different不同的。根据“from painting faces to creating the dolls’ clothing”可知，此处指擅长不同的步骤。故选D。 11．句意：他们给公司带来了新的想法。 attitudes态度；ideas想法；problems问题；choices选择。根据“The company has also hired some young designers. They have brought fresh ... into the company.”可知，此处指年轻设计师给公司带来了新的想法。故选B。 12．句意：他们还创作了新的系列，比如以十二生肖为特色的小塑像。 found发现；ordered命令；created创作；bought买。根据“And they have ... new series such as figurines featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac signs.”可知，此处指他们创作了新的系列。故选C。 13．句意：所以我们根据他们的喜好制作小娃娃。 But但是；And和；Because因为；So所以。根据“Today, many of our customers are the young people. ... we create tiny dolls depending on their preferences.”可知，前后为因果关系，前因后果，用so连接。故选D。 14．句意：她还补充说，他们还生产了手脚可以弯曲、衣服可以更换的娃娃，以增加娃娃的娱乐价值。 replied回答；added补充说；repeated重复；asked问。根据“And she ... that they have also produced dolls whose hands and feet can be bent and clothes can be changed”可知，此处指她还补充说。故选B。 15．句意：她还补充说，他们还生产了手脚可以弯曲、衣服可以更换的娃娃，以增加娃娃的娱乐价值。 increase增加；replace代替；repair修理；exchange交换。根据“to ... the dolls’ entertainment value”可知，此处指增加娃娃的娱乐价值。故选A。 Passage 2 Russian BalletThe Russian Ballet will tour our country and will be shown in Beijing. Time: 8:00 pm, May 2—3 Place: Dongfang Theatre, 46 Xiyihuan Road, Dongfang District Price: 100 yuan Tel: 6502-1167 Chinese OperaA new production of Sichuan Opera is now on in Beijing. Time: 7:30 pm, May 15 Place: Chaoyang Theatre, 24 Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District Price: 80 yuan; Free for children under 12 Tel: 8239-4890 Italian ConcertMusicians of the Italian National Symphony Orchestra will hold a concert in Beijing. Time: 8:00 pm, May 8 Place: Xiwang Theatre, 41 Dongdajie Street, Dongcheng District Price: 60 yuan Tel: 6392-8877 16．Tony is free on the evening of May 3. What can he enjoy? A．A dance show. B．A Russian ballet. C．A Chinese opera. D．An Italian concert. 17．Mrs. Smith likes the Russian ballet very much. She can go to ________ to see it. A．Chaoyang Theatre B．Grand Theatre C．Dongfang Theatre D．Xiwang Theatre 18．If Mr. White goes to watch the Sichuan Opera with his 8-year-old son, how much should he pay? A．60 yuan. B．80 yuan. C．100 yuan. D．160 yuan. 19．Which number should John call if he wants to go to a concert? A．6502-1167. B．8239-4890. C．6392-8877. D．8751-2056. 20．Where is the passage probably from? A．Newspaper. B．A novel. C．A report. D．A diary. 【答案】16．B 17．C 18．B 19．C 20．A 【解析】本文是有关音乐的三个广告。广告中介绍了演出的时间、地点和联系方式。 16．细节理解题。根据Russian Ballet “Time: 8:00 pm, May 2—3”可知Tony在五月三号晚上可以去观看俄罗斯芭蕾舞。故选B。 17．细节理解题。根据Russian Ballet “Place: Dongfang Theatre, 46 Xiyihuan Road, Dongfang District”可知 Smith女士可以去Dongfang Theatre观看俄罗斯芭蕾舞。故选C。 18．细节理解题。根据Chinese Opera “Price: 80 yuan; Free for children under 12”可知White先生需要付80元，8岁的儿子免费。故选B。 19．细节理解题。根据Italian Concert “Tel: 6392-8877”可知John可以拨打6392-8877。故选C。 20．推理判断题。本文是有关音乐的三个广告。广告中介绍了演出的时间、地点和联系方式。最有可能在报纸上看到。故选A。 Passage 3 The Yingge dance, also named “Dance of the Heroes”, has a history dating back to the Ming Dynasty. It is a folk art form that mixes opera, dance and martial arts (武术). It is quite popular in Guangdong Province in south China and Puning is home to over 100 Yingge teams. In 2006, Puning Yingge dance was listed as part of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). The Yingge dance usually gets inspiration from The Water Margin, one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels. During major festivals, the sound of Yingge drums fills cities and villages. The dancers wear colorful traditional costumes, put on beautiful facial makeup (化妆) and dance joyfully. When watching the dance, people can always feel the spirit of fighting for the good besides a lively air with energy and youth. Typically, in the Yingge dance, the lead dancer acts like a snake as the snake means being flexible (灵活的) and wise, which gives the dance deep cultural importance. Holding a cloth snake, the lead dancer copies the snake’s movements. When he makes his way through the dance team, he also guides the team’s direction. His fine steps and skillful movements make him the focus of the performance. During performances, dancers hold the Yingge sticks at their mid-points, waving them and forming the shape of number 8. At the same time, their fingers create continuous movements. Moreover, each dancer jumps sideways and hits the sticks to the drum beats as if they are riding a horse. Their heads and bodies move naturally to the beat too. Traditionally, only adult men could join the Yingge teams. Today, the Yingge dance has greeted both men and women. Also, modern dance is added while the most important part of traditional dance is kept, which suits the taste of people today. 21．What do we know about the Yingge dance? A．It comes from Puning. B．It mixes opera, dance and magic. C．It enjoys great popularity in south China. D．It belongs to the world intangible cultural heritage. 22．What can people feel when enjoying the Yingge dance? A．The dream to get young. B．The hope for looking good. C．The love for classical music. D．The spirit of fighting for the good. 23．Which of the following about the lead dancer is true? A．He holds a cloth dragon. B．He dances through the team. C．He dresses up like a snake. D．He copies teammates’ action. 24．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 most probably refer to? A．The sticks. B．The heads. C．The fingers. D．The performances. 25．What is a change in today’s Yingge dance? A．Putting on facial makeup. B．Including men in the team. C．Wearing traditional costumes. D．Borrowing from modern dance. 【答案】21．C 22．D 23．B 24．A 25．D 【解析】本文通过介绍英歌舞的历史、表演形式和现代变化。 21．细节理解题。根据“It is quite popular in Guangdong Province in south China”可知英歌舞在中国南方的广东省很受欢迎。故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据“When watching the dance, people can always feel the spirit of fighting for the good besides a lively air with energy and youth.”可知观看舞蹈时，除了充满活力和青春的活泼空气外，人们总能感受到为美好而奋斗的精神。故选D。 23．细节理解题。根据“When he makes his way through the dance team, he also guides the team’s direction.”可知领舞者手持布蛇，穿过舞蹈队伍并引导队伍的方向。故选B。 24．词义猜测题。根据“During performances, dancers hold the Yingge sticks at their mid-points, waving them and forming the shape of number 8”可知在表演中，舞者们将英歌棒举在中间，挥舞着它们，形成数字8的形状，故此处them指代“英歌棒”。故选A。 25．细节理解题。根据“Also, modern dance is added while the most important part of traditional dance is kept, which suits the taste of people today.”可知现代英歌舞在保留传统舞蹈最重要部分的同时，加入了现代舞蹈元素。故选D。 Passage 4 Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night? If so, here is a piece of advice for you: Listen to some soft music. Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity. It works for people of all ages. 26 Soft music can help us fall asleep faster, wake up less during the night and feel more rested in the morning. You may not notice the effects overnight, though. It could take as many as three weeks to see any improvements. 27 The reasons aren’t clear yet. It may have something to do with the relaxing effect of a good song. Music can have real physical effects, too. Soft music can lower our heart rate and slow down our breathing. 28 Scientists say that for most people, music that has 70 beats per minute (bpm) works best. Classical, jazz and folk music are usually more effective than other musical styles. 29 You may need to experiment(尝试) to make your own playlists. If you are not sure how many beats a song has in a minute, you can find out by entering its title into songbpm.com. And remember to get the volume right. Make sure that the final piece is one that slowly fades out(渐弱). 30 It is very important to get enough high-quality sleep. Before you go to bed tonight, play some soft music. Then, just prepare to be rocked off to dreamland! A．This prepares us for sleep. B．Familiar songs work well, too. C．Scientists like different kinds of music. D．Why can soft music help us sleep better? E．If not, you may be woken up by the sudden silence. F．And it works much better for people with sleeping problems. 【答案】26．F 27．D 28．A 29．B 30．E 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍轻音乐如何改善我们的睡眠。 26．根据“Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity. It works for people of all ages.”可知，科学家发现，轻柔的音乐有助于提高睡眠质量，它适用于所有年龄的人。选项F“它对有睡眠问题的人更有效。”符合语境，故选F。 27．根据“The reasons aren’t clear yet.”可知，此处与轻音乐改善睡眠的原因相关，选项D“为什么轻柔的音乐能帮助我们睡得更好？”符合语境，故选D。 28．根据“Soft music can lower our heart rate and slow down our breathing.”可知，轻柔的音乐可以降低我们的心率，减缓我们的呼吸。选项A“这为我们的睡眠做准备。”符合语境，故选A。 29．根据“Classical, jazz and folk music are usually more effective than other musical styles.”可知，古典、爵士和民间音乐通常比其他音乐风格更有效。此处介绍哪种音乐有效，选项B“熟悉的歌曲也很管用。”符合语境，故选B。 30．根据“Make sure that the final piece is one that slowly fades out (渐弱).”可知，确保最后的部分是渐弱的，此处介绍为什么要减弱，选项E“如果不是的话，你可能会因为突然的寂静而醒过来。”符合语境，故选E。 Passage 5 阅读下面短文，简略回答所提出的问题。 Have your mom or grandma ever made embroidered (刺绣的) clothes for you? People in the past often embroidered on handkerchiefs (手帕), bed covers and dresses. Girls would embroider on a sachet (香囊) as a gift for their lovers. Shu embroidery comes from Sichuan. It is the oldest kind of embroidery in China. People began to make it during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). They sold it to other countries along the South Silk Road. Embroidery takes time. It might take as long as a whole day to finish just 10 cm. By the 1970s, Sichuan had as many as 5,000 embroiderers. But since modern machines can make cheaper embroidery products today, fewer people are buying handmade Shu embroidery products. Young people aren’t learning the skill. To protect this skill, Shu embroidery was added to China’s intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) list in 2006. Meng Dezhi, a national-level inheritor (国家级传承人) of the skill, has been making Shu embroidery for 40 years. After her factory closed down in 2005, she didn’t give up loving this form of art. So she decided to teach others to make Shu embroidery. The work is hard and the pay is low. Not many people want to learn it. But Meng wants to change that. She now teaches it in universities and communities. Shu embroidery stands for (代表) thousands of years of Sichuan culture. We should try to save it. 31．Where does Shu embroidery come from? ________________________________________________________ 32．How many embroiderers did Sichuan have by the 1970s? ________________________________________________________ 33．Are many people buying handmade Shu embroidery products today? ________________________________________________________ 34．How long has Meng Dezhi been making Shu embroidery? ________________________________________________________ 35．What does Shu embroidery stand for? ________________________________________________________ 【答案】31．Sichuan. 32．(As many as) 5,000 (embroiderers). 33．No./No, they aren’t. 34．For 40 years. 35．Thousands of years of Sichuan culture. 【解析】本文主要介绍了刺绣的相关信息和蜀绣的历史以及现在面临的困境，还介绍了国家级蜀绣传承人孟德芝。 31．根据“Shu embroidery comes from Sichuan.”可知，蜀绣来源于四川。故填Sichuan. 32．根据“By the 1970s, Sichuan had as many as 5,000 embroiderers.”可知，到上世纪70年代，四川有多达5000名刺绣工。故填(As many as) 5,000 (embroiderers). 33．根据“fewer people are buying handmade Shu embroidery products”可知，现在购买手工蜀绣产品的人越来越少。故填No./No, they aren’t. 34．根据“Meng Dezhi, a national-level inheritor of the skill, has been making Shu embroidery for 40 years.”可知，孟德芝做蜀绣已有四十年了。故填For 40 years. 35．根据“Shu embroidery stands for thousands of years of Sichuan culture.”可知，蜀绣代表的是四川几千年的文化。故填Thousands of years of Sichuan culture. Passage 6 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings of all time, in 1503. He was working on a special painting for a church at the time, but it was not going 36 (good). The woman who can be seen in the Mona Lisa is said to be Madonna Lisa del Giocondo. She was the wife of an Italian businessman. Her husband asked da Vinci 37 (paint) a portrait (肖像) of her. After da Vinci finished the painting in 1506, he was invited by the French King to visit France 38 he took the painting with him. Today the Mona Lisa is kept in the Louvre, an art museum in Paris, and it is seen by about six million 39 (visit) a year. The painting measures (测量为) only 77 centimeters by 53 centimeters and is painted 40 oil on wood. In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia, a worker at the Louvre, stole the painting. He took it out of the museum by hiding it under 41 (he) coat. Two years later, police officers found 42 painting when he tried to sell it. In 1962, the Mona Lisa was 43 (take) to Washington and New York for artwork shows. For the journey, the museum 44 (want) to insure (给……投保) the painting. The insurance company set the value of it at 100 million dollars, making it the most 45 (value) painting ever! Today, the value of the painting would be over 700 million dollars. 【答案】 36．well 37．to paint 38．and 39．visitors 40．with 41．his 42．the 43．taken 44．wanted 45．valuable 【解析】本文主要以达·芬奇所画的《蒙娜丽莎》为主线，讲述了《蒙娜丽莎》的创作原形，以及它出名后展览于卢浮宫，经历了被人盗走又寻回，直至变为现在最有价值的油画。 36．句意：当时他正在为一座教堂画一幅特别的画，但进展并不顺利。此处在句中修饰动词，用副词形式，故填well。 37．句意：她的丈夫请达·芬奇为她画一幅肖像。ask sb to do sth“请求某人做某事”，故填to paint。 38．句意：达芬奇在1506年完成这幅画后，应法国国王的邀请访问法国，并随身带着这幅画。前后两句构成并列关系，用and连接，故填and。 39．句意：今天，《蒙娜丽莎》被保存在巴黎的卢浮宫艺术博物馆，每年约有600万游客参观。根据“and it is seen by about six million...a year”可知，每年约有600万游客参观《蒙娜丽莎》visitor“游客”，“six million”修饰可数名词复数，故填visitors。 40．句意：这幅画的尺寸只有77厘米乘53厘米，是在木头上用油绘制的。根据“is painted...oil on wood.”可知，用油绘制，with“用”符合语境，故填with。 41．句意：他把它藏在外套下面，把它带出了博物馆。此处作定语修饰coat，用形容词性物主代词his，故填his。 42．句意：两年后，当他试图卖掉这幅画时，警察发现了这幅画。此处特指这幅画，用定冠词the，故填the。 43．句意：1962年，《蒙娜丽莎》被带到华盛顿和纽约参加艺术展。根据“In 1962, the Mona Lisa was...to Washington and New York for artwork shows.”可知，《蒙娜丽莎》被带到华盛顿和纽约参加艺术展，此处与was构成被动语态，用动词过去分词taken，故填taken。 44．句意：为了这次旅行，博物馆想为这幅画投保。本句时态是一般过去时，动词用过去式，故填wanted。 45．句意：保险公司将它的价值定为1亿美元，使它成为有史以来最有价值的画作！此处与“the most...”构成形容词最高级，用valuable“有价值的”，故填valuable。 $ 热点话题08 文学艺术 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage1 完形填空 记叙文 274 介绍北京绢人这一中国传统手工艺品的起源、传承、制作工艺、公司发展以及创新情况。 Passage2 阅读理解 应用文 114 有关音乐的三个广告。广告中介绍了演出的时间、地点和联系方式。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 318 介绍英歌舞的历史、表演形式和现代变化。 Passage4 阅读还原 说明文 244 介绍轻音乐如何改善我们的睡眠。 Passage5 任务型阅读 说明文 261 介绍了刺绣的相关信息和蜀绣的历史以及现在面临的困境，还介绍了国家级蜀绣传承人孟德芝。 Passage6 语法填空 说明文 257 以达·芬奇所画的《蒙娜丽莎》为主线，讲述了《蒙娜丽莎》的创作原形 主题简析素材积累 文学艺术是人类文化的重要组成部分，涵盖小说、诗歌、戏剧、绘画、音乐和舞蹈等多种形式。 它们不仅记录了人类的历史与情感，也反映了不同的文化和价值观。通过阅读经典文学作品，我们可以体验不同的世界，理解多样的人性。欣赏艺术杰作则能激发我们的想象力，培养审美能力。 归根结底，文学艺术丰富了我们的精神世界，促进了文化的传承与交流，是我们生活中不可或缺的精神食粮。 句子积累 1. Reading classic literature is like taking a time - travel journey, allowing us to explore different eras and cultures. 阅读经典文学就像是进行一次时光旅行，让我们能够探索不同的时代和文化。 2. The plot of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is full of fantasy, which attracts countless young readers. 《爱丽丝梦游仙境》的情节充满奇幻色彩，吸引了无数年轻读者。 3. Shakespeare's plays, such as "Romeo and Juliet", have been performed on stages around the world for centuries. 几个世纪以来，莎士比亚的戏剧，比如《罗密欧与朱丽叶》，一直在世界各地的舞台上上演 。 4. Van Gogh's paintings, like "Sunflowers", are famous for their bright colors and unique brushstrokes. 梵高的画作，比如《向日葵》，以鲜艳的色彩和独特的笔触而闻名。 5. The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is one of the most famous artworks in the world. 列奥纳多·达·芬奇绘制的《蒙娜丽莎》是世界上最著名的艺术作品之一。 6. Chinese calligraphy is not only a way of writing but also a form of art that shows the beauty of Chinese characters. 中国书法不仅是一种书写方式，也是一种展现汉字之美的艺术形式。 7. In literature, characters are often created to represent different values and ideas, just like Huckleberry Finn in Mark Twain's book. 在文学作品中，人物常常被塑造来代表不同的价值观和思想，就像马克·吐温作品中的哈克贝利·费恩。 8. The theme of "The Little Prince" is about love, friendship and the meaning of life, which touches the hearts of many readers. 《小王子》的主题是关于爱、友谊和生命的意义，触动了许多读者的心灵。 9. The story of "The Tortoise and the Hare" is a well - known fable that teaches us the importance of perseverance. 《龟兔赛跑》的故事是一个广为人知的寓言，它教导我们坚持的重要性。 10. Ballet is a beautiful form of dance that combines music, movement and art, and "Swan Lake" is one of its most famous works. 芭蕾舞是一种将音乐、动作和艺术结合在一起的美丽舞蹈形式，《天鹅湖》是其最著名的作品之一。 11. Picasso's cubist paintings broke the traditional way of representing objects and brought a new perspective to the art world. 毕加索的立体派绘画打破了传统描绘物体的方式，为艺术界带来了新的视角。 12. The "Harry Potter" series has inspired a generation of young people to believe in magic and the power of friendship. 《哈利·波特》系列激发了一代年轻人相信魔法和友谊的力量。 13. The movie "Avatar" is not only a visual feast but also explores themes of environmental protection and cultural differences. 电影《阿凡达》不仅是一场视觉盛宴，还探讨了环境保护和文化差异等主题。 14. Poetry allows poets to express their deep emotions and thoughts in a concise and beautiful way, just like Li Bai's romantic poems. 诗歌让诗人能够以简洁而优美的方式表达他们深刻的情感和思想，就像李白的浪漫主义诗歌。 15. The Louvre Museum in Paris houses countless masterpieces of art, attracting millions of visitors every year. 巴黎的卢浮宫博物馆收藏了无数的艺术杰作，每年吸引数百万游客。 必备词块 1. a cross talk 相声 2. Beijing Opera 京剧 3. come out （书）出版 4. be based on 根据，以……为基础 5. be set in… 以……为（故事发生）背景 6. star in 在……中担任主角，主演 7. be known as 作为……而著称 8. be popular in 在……中受欢迎 9. folk literature 民间文学 10. traditional folk art 传统的民间艺术 11. art exhibition/gallery 艺术展览 12. win the Nobel Prize in Literature 获得诺贝尔文学奖 13. a vivid description 生动的描述 14. inspire sb. to do sth. 激励某人做某事 15. leave a deep impression on sb. 给某人留下深刻印象 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 实战演练 Passage 1 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并涂在答题卡上相应的位置。 Art toys and collections are popular in China today. Handmade dolls 1 a long history are popular, too. And Beijing silk figurines (小塑像) are just as attractive as modern toys. Beijing silk figurines first 2 in the Tang Dynasty. Usually, the hands and face of a traditional silk figurine are made of natural silk. He Mei is an inheritor (传承人) of the handicraft. When she first saw the figurines at a store in Beijing, she was so 3 that she decided to learn the skills from Qi Congying, a famous Beijing silk figurine 4 . And she went on to 5 her company in 2013. Inside her company’s workshop, hundreds of figurines shining under the bright lights 6 visitors. In Tongzhou District of Beijing, the business now has around fifty 7 . Many of them are from nearby villages. As some of them knew 8 about creating figurines before starting their work at the company, she encouraged them to 9 the skills. Today, they are experienced workers who are experts in 10 steps, from painting faces to creating the dolls’ clothing. The company has also hired (聘用) some young designers. They have brought fresh 11 into the company. And they have 12 new series such as figurines featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. She said, “Today, many of our customers are young people. 13 we create tiny dolls depending on their preferences.” And she 14 that they have also produced dolls whose hands and feet can be bent (弯曲) and clothes can be changed to 15 the dolls’ entertainment value. 1．A．for B．to C．with D．during 2．A．invented B．produced C．changed D．appeared 3．A．experienced B．amazed C．disappointed D．relaxed 4．A．artist B．founder C．learner D．inventor 5．A．put up B．get up C．set up D．take up 6．A．surprise B．blind C．awake D．serve 7．A．customers B．users C．visitors D．workers 8．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 9．A．choose B．learn C．collect D．prepare 10．A．similar B．other C．few D．different 11．A．attitudes B．ideas C．problems D．choices 12．A．found B．ordered C．created D．bought 13．A．But B．And C．Because D．So 14．A．replied B．added C．repeated D．asked 15．A．increase B．replace C．repair D．exchange Passage 2 Russian BalletThe Russian Ballet will tour our country and will be shown in Beijing. Time: 8:00 pm, May 2—3 Place: Dongfang Theatre, 46 Xiyihuan Road, Dongfang District Price: 100 yuan Tel: 6502-1167 Chinese OperaA new production of Sichuan Opera is now on in Beijing. Time: 7:30 pm, May 15 Place: Chaoyang Theatre, 24 Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District Price: 80 yuan; Free for children under 12 Tel: 8239-4890 Italian ConcertMusicians of the Italian National Symphony Orchestra will hold a concert in Beijing. Time: 8:00 pm, May 8 Place: Xiwang Theatre, 41 Dongdajie Street, Dongcheng District Price: 60 yuan Tel: 6392-8877 16．Tony is free on the evening of May 3. What can he enjoy? A．A dance show. B．A Russian ballet. C．A Chinese opera. D．An Italian concert. 17．Mrs. Smith likes the Russian ballet very much. She can go to ________ to see it. A．Chaoyang Theatre B．Grand Theatre C．Dongfang Theatre D．Xiwang Theatre 18．If Mr. White goes to watch the Sichuan Opera with his 8-year-old son, how much should he pay? A．60 yuan. B．80 yuan. C．100 yuan. D．160 yuan. 19．Which number should John call if he wants to go to a concert? A．6502-1167. B．8239-4890. C．6392-8877. D．8751-2056. 20．Where is the passage probably from? A．Newspaper. B．A novel. C．A report. D．A diary. Passage 3 The Yingge dance, also named “Dance of the Heroes”, has a history dating back to the Ming Dynasty. It is a folk art form that mixes opera, dance and martial arts (武术). It is quite popular in Guangdong Province in south China and Puning is home to over 100 Yingge teams. In 2006, Puning Yingge dance was listed as part of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). The Yingge dance usually gets inspiration from The Water Margin, one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels. During major festivals, the sound of Yingge drums fills cities and villages. The dancers wear colorful traditional costumes, put on beautiful facial makeup (化妆) and dance joyfully. When watching the dance, people can always feel the spirit of fighting for the good besides a lively air with energy and youth. Typically, in the Yingge dance, the lead dancer acts like a snake as the snake means being flexible (灵活的) and wise, which gives the dance deep cultural importance. Holding a cloth snake, the lead dancer copies the snake’s movements. When he makes his way through the dance team, he also guides the team’s direction. His fine steps and skillful movements make him the focus of the performance. During performances, dancers hold the Yingge sticks at their mid-points, waving them and forming the shape of number 8. At the same time, their fingers create continuous movements. Moreover, each dancer jumps sideways and hits the sticks to the drum beats as if they are riding a horse. Their heads and bodies move naturally to the beat too. Traditionally, only adult men could join the Yingge teams. Today, the Yingge dance has greeted both men and women. Also, modern dance is added while the most important part of traditional dance is kept, which suits the taste of people today. 21．What do we know about the Yingge dance? A．It comes from Puning. B．It mixes opera, dance and magic. C．It enjoys great popularity in south China. D．It belongs to the world intangible cultural heritage. 22．What can people feel when enjoying the Yingge dance? A．The dream to get young. B．The hope for looking good. C．The love for classical music. D．The spirit of fighting for the good. 23．Which of the following about the lead dancer is true? A．He holds a cloth dragon. B．He dances through the team. C．He dresses up like a snake. D．He copies teammates’ action. 24．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 most probably refer to? A．The sticks. B．The heads. C．The fingers. D．The performances. 25．What is a change in today’s Yingge dance? A．Putting on facial makeup. B．Including men in the team. C．Wearing traditional costumes. D．Borrowing from modern dance. Passage 4 Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night? If so, here is a piece of advice for you: Listen to some soft music. Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity. It works for people of all ages. 26 Soft music can help us fall asleep faster, wake up less during the night and feel more rested in the morning. You may not notice the effects overnight, though. It could take as many as three weeks to see any improvements. 27 The reasons aren’t clear yet. It may have something to do with the relaxing effect of a good song. Music can have real physical effects, too. Soft music can lower our heart rate and slow down our breathing. 28 Scientists say that for most people, music that has 70 beats per minute (bpm) works best. Classical, jazz and folk music are usually more effective than other musical styles. 29 You may need to experiment(尝试) to make your own playlists. If you are not sure how many beats a song has in a minute, you can find out by entering its title into songbpm.com. And remember to get the volume right. Make sure that the final piece is one that slowly fades out(渐弱). 30 It is very important to get enough high-quality sleep. Before you go to bed tonight, play some soft music. Then, just prepare to be rocked off to dreamland! A．This prepares us for sleep. B．Familiar songs work well, too. C．Scientists like different kinds of music. D．Why can soft music help us sleep better? E．If not, you may be woken up by the sudden silence. F．And it works much better for people with sleeping problems. Passage 5 阅读下面短文，简略回答所提出的问题。 Have your mom or grandma ever made embroidered (刺绣的) clothes for you? People in the past often embroidered on handkerchiefs (手帕), bed covers and dresses. Girls would embroider on a sachet (香囊) as a gift for their lovers. Shu embroidery comes from Sichuan. It is the oldest kind of embroidery in China. People began to make it during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). They sold it to other countries along the South Silk Road. Embroidery takes time. It might take as long as a whole day to finish just 10 cm. By the 1970s, Sichuan had as many as 5,000 embroiderers. But since modern machines can make cheaper embroidery products today, fewer people are buying handmade Shu embroidery products. Young people aren’t learning the skill. To protect this skill, Shu embroidery was added to China’s intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) list in 2006. Meng Dezhi, a national-level inheritor (国家级传承人) of the skill, has been making Shu embroidery for 40 years. After her factory closed down in 2005, she didn’t give up loving this form of art. So she decided to teach others to make Shu embroidery. The work is hard and the pay is low. Not many people want to learn it. But Meng wants to change that. She now teaches it in universities and communities. Shu embroidery stands for (代表) thousands of years of Sichuan culture. We should try to save it. 31．Where does Shu embroidery come from? ________________________________________________________ 32．How many embroiderers did Sichuan have by the 1970s? ________________________________________________________ 33．Are many people buying handmade Shu embroidery products today? ________________________________________________________ 34．How long has Meng Dezhi been making Shu embroidery? ________________________________________________________ 35．What does Shu embroidery stand for? ________________________________________________________ Passage 6 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings of all time, in 1503. He was working on a special painting for a church at the time, but it was not going 36 (good). The woman who can be seen in the Mona Lisa is said to be Madonna Lisa del Giocondo. She was the wife of an Italian businessman. Her husband asked da Vinci 37 (paint) a portrait (肖像) of her. After da Vinci finished the painting in 1506, he was invited by the French King to visit France 38 he took the painting with him. Today the Mona Lisa is kept in the Louvre, an art museum in Paris, and it is seen by about six million 39 (visit) a year. The painting measures (测量为) only 77 centimeters by 53 centimeters and is painted 40 oil on wood. In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia, a worker at the Louvre, stole the painting. He took it out of the museum by hiding it under 41 (he) coat. Two years later, police officers found 42 painting when he tried to sell it. In 1962, the Mona Lisa was 43 (take) to Washington and New York for artwork shows. For the journey, the museum 44 (want) to insure (给……投保) the painting. The insurance company set the value of it at 100 million dollars, making it the most 45 (value) painting ever! Today, the value of the painting would be over 700 million dollars. $