Unit 1 Art 单元练习卷-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第三册

2025-2026学年度高二英语第二学期选择性必修三

unit1 Art单元练习卷

考试时间：120分钟   满分：120分  

第一部分  阅读(共两节，满分 50 分)

第一节(共 15 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

A

Music is universal. Take a moment to think about what music you like as you read our beginners’ guide to the history of music.

Middle Ages

The Middle Ages, which ranges from the 6th century to the 16th century, featured medieval (中世纪的) music. During this time, there were two general types of music styles — the monophonic and the polyphonic. The main forms of music included Gregorian chanting and plainchant.

Classical Period

The music forms and styles of the Classical period, which ranges from 1750 to 1820, are characterized by simpler melodies and forms like the sonatas. During this time, the middle class had more access to music. So composers began to create music that was easier to understand. Most especially, Mozart wrote his first symphony and Beethoven was born during this period.

Romantic Period

Historiographers define the Romantic music period to be from 1800 to 1900. Music forms of the Romantic period used music to tell a story or express an idea. Various instruments including wind instruments were used. Instruments that were invented or improved during this time included the flute and the saxophone.

The 20th Century

Music during the 20th century brought about many innovations on how music was performed and appreciated. Artists were more willing to experiment with new music forms and used technology to improve their compositions. The 20th century music has various styles.

1．In which period were Mozart’s compositions created?

A．Middle Ages. B．Classical period.

C．Romantic period. D．The 20th century.

2．What can we know about music from the Romantic period?

A．This period lasted over 100 years. B．Musicians only used wind instruments.

C．Music was related to a story or an idea. D．The music forms were harder to understand.

3．How did artists improve their music during the 20 century?

A．By inventing new instruments. B．By practicing new music styles.

C．By writing complex compositions. D．By improving traditional music styles.

B

Art and technology have a complex but meaningful history of working together and influencing one another. Innovations in technology have directly impacted the art world and will continue to do so.

With every new evolution in technology, art also changes. However, this doesn’t just apply to their production. The way art is viewed, shared, consumed and subsequently sold is constantly transforming too. Technology has made art far more accessible. Just like with countless other aspects of modern life, the internet has allowed art to be consumed in a more direct way. Museums display collections online, and artists have all the tools they need at their fingertips to promote and sell their own pieces — often without the challenges that come with running a physical exhibition.

It’s clear that the relationship between art and technology has led to many exciting new pieces and techniques. Significant innovations from the past years include AI-generated art.

Is Artificial Intelligence the next great Art Movement? Without easily distinguishing the line between human and machine, AI-generated art offers us a new kind of untraditional creativity. However, new findings do not come without hesitation. Some argue that art generated through computer science is definitely not art, or creative. Nevertheless, artists are continuing to experiment to combine art and technology further as one.

It is obvious that the art landscape is experiencing an extreme transformation as it changes with technology. These two fields may seem different — however, we have shown that there is a fate that ties these two together. With rapid technological advancements and shifting perception of art among artists and consumers, we can expect to see a better understanding of how these changes will affect the creative world as a whole.

4．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．Art doesn’t change with technology. B．Technology affects art in many ways.

C．Artists make more money than before. D．People needn’t visit galleries to enjoy art.

5．What’s the author’s answer to the question at the beginning of Paragraph 4?

A．Unclear. B．Absolutely. C．Why should I know? D．Definitely not.

6．What is the “fate” that ties art and technology?

A．The consumption of art. B．The advancement of technology.

C．The experiment of artists and consumers. D．The history of these two working together.

7．How does the author feel about the future of art and technology?

A．Neutral. B．Curious. C．Negative. D．Positive.

C

If you love art, “Picasso” speaks a lot. Pablo Picasso (1881—1973) wasn’t just an exceptional painter; he was a sculptor, printmaker, stage designer ... Due to his amazing skills, he became an outstanding figure in all of these fields.

One of Picasso’s amazing feats was representing realism and contemporary culture through art. He, along with Georges Braque, gave birth to cubism— one of the most revolutionary movements in modern art, paving the way for nearly all abstract art that followed. His exploration of art did not stop with cubism as he wanted to make something more inspirational, and thus came into existence—Collage (拼贴画). Collage was a different kind of art in which Picasso incorporated several signs and used some metaphorical terms to give them a concrete meaning.

Picasso received training from his father, who was an art teacher and a painter. At the age of 16, Picasso had already lost a liking to traditional art techniques and desired to introduce something new. His search began when he joined the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid. He experimented with different styles of art and explored grounds like still life, portraits, mythological scenes, and landscapes. His work was daring and he always preferred to use innovative perspective.

Picasso also produced sculptures and took an interest in theatrical productions. His most remarkable and politically charged work was “Guernica”, produced in response to the Spanish Civil War when the town suffered a terrifying bombing. To this day, it is a classic representation of war horrors.

On April 8, 1973, Picasso passed away in the city of Mougins, France, leaving behind a treasure of art that is celebrated still to this day.

8．What does the underlined word “feats” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Dreams. B．Achievements. C．Discoveries. D．Inspirations.

9．What was the driving force behind Picasso’s artistic exploration?

A．His training in the Academy. B．His pursuit of innovation.

C．His admiration for his father. D．His loyalty to traditional art.