Unit 1 Section Ⅰ “Reading and Thinking” 课时跟踪检测-【新课程学案】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第三册配套练习word（人教版）

Section Ⅰ　“Reading and Thinking” [课时跟踪检测] Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Born in the Netherlands in 1853, Van Gogh led a simple life in a small town until the age of 16. He then left school and joined a firm of art dealers in the large city of The Hague. He eventually realised that dealing with others’ artwork was not his profession. His true love was to become an artist himself. He devoted much of his time to learning the fundamentals of drawing. Van Gogh believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw. It was only after he was comfortable in this area that he began to use oil paints. That is when he developed a style and talent for colour that made him one of the most respected artists of all time. Van Gogh’s paintings are amazing representations of his view of the world. The colours jump off the canvas, not only because of their brightness but also because of the brushstrokes (笔触). Van Gogh avoided light, feathery strokes, which would portray typical subjects. Instead, he used his brush and oils to make layers that built the painting until it was almost three⁃dimensional. Perhaps one of the most memorable examples of Van Gogh’s use of colour and brush style is his painting The Starry Night. The sky swirls (打旋) across the canvas, while the stars shine with unearthly brightness. Each brushstroke creates the image of movement. The Starry Night shows Van Gogh’s great ability to create a powerful image with simple subjects. Van Gogh spent only the last ten years of his life painting. He is believed to have sold only one of the 900 paintings he created during those years. Yet today Van Gogh is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. His influence is evident; many painters mimic his style and use of colour. His artwork can be found in museums all over the world and is valued at millions of dollars, an evidence for Vincent Van Gogh’s talent. 语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章重点介绍了梵高在色彩运用和对事物形态塑造上的方法使其作品独具一格,并以其代表作《星夜》为例进行了具体说明。 1.According to the text, Van Gogh learnt how to paint by 　　　　　.  A.acquiring basic drawing techniques B.closely observing the world around him C.carefully studying the works of great artists D.reading many books about art 解析:选A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Van Gogh believed ... use oil paints.”可知,梵高认为要成为伟大的画家,必须先掌握基础的绘画技巧。故选A。 2.Which of the following does the author seem to admire most about Van Gogh’s paintings? A.The images. B.The mood. C.The themes. D.The brushwork. 解析:选D　细节理解题。 根据第三段可知,梵高成为一位受人尊敬的画家的主要原因是他对色彩的把握有自己的风格和天赋。由此可知,作者最欣赏梵高画作的笔法。故选D。 3.Why does the author refer to The Starry Night? A.To praise Van Gogh’s ability. B.To prove Van Gogh’s respect for nature. C.To show Van Gogh’s style of painting. D.To indicate Van Gogh’s feelings about his art. 解析:选C　推理判断题。 根据第四段“Perhaps one ... of movement.”可推知,作者提到《星夜》这幅画是为了展示梵高的绘画风格。故选C。 4.What does the underlined word “mimic” in the last paragraph probably mean? A.Tolerate. B.Judge. C.Copy. D.Notice. 解析:选C　词义猜测题。根据上文“Yet today Van Gogh ... evident”以及下文“his style and use of color”可知,梵高的作品影响深远,许多人都在模仿他的画风。故选C。 B When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns. In secondary school, art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the art O⁃level exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over⁃confident. Now I’d been declared talentless. But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterised as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice. One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so convincing that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades⁃long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un⁃anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going. Becoming a successful painter calls for being determined. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. 语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小热爱画画,经历挫折后重拾画笔的故事。 5.What did the author think of her drawing before the art exam? A.Discouraging.　　　　　 B.Meaningless. C.Satisfying. D.Empowering. 解析:选C　细节理解题。由第二段中“In secondary school, art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. ”可知,作者认为自己在画画方面很擅长,所以对自己的绘画感到满意。 6.In her 30s, the author 　　　　.  A.avoided oil painting practice B.searched for a painting career C.took oil painting seriously D.began water colours as a hobby 解析:选A　细节理解题。由第三段中“However, I couldn’t let ...I wasn’t allowed to practice.”可知,在30多岁时,作者避免练习油画。 7.What attracted the author to oil paintings at last? A.Her ambition. B.Her dream. C.Her grade. D.Her taboo. 解析:选B　细节理解题。由第四段内容可知,是梦让作者开始尝试画油画。 8. What can we learn from this text? A.Practice makes perfect. B.It never rains but it pours. C.Dreams are the reflections of realities. D.Creative activities involve being confident. 解析:选D　推理判断题。 根据尾段中的“Becoming a successful painter calls for being determined. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much.”以及全文可知,文章主要讲述了作者一直喜欢绘画,但中学时由于油画测试成绩较低,作者对绘画失去了信心。在40岁出头时,一个梦让作者重拾画油画的信心。由此可知,创作活动需要自信。 Ⅱ.阅读七选五 Drawing is a great way to express yourself and share your creativity with others. 　9　 That’s because you need only simple supplies. Check out these tips to make your drawing skills better.  Gather supplies One of the best parts about drawing is that you can get started right away with paper and pencils you already have. Drawing in a sketchbook (素描册) is also a great idea.　10　 You can also experiment with other drawing materials, like colored pencils or markers.  Pick your subject When thinking about what to draw, choose something you feel excited about. 　11　 Items around your home, like a bowl of fruit or a favorite toy, can also be great subjects. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, seek inspiration online and print out what you’d like to draw.  Draw often 　12　 If something does attract you, try to work on it as often as you can. Put a small sketchbook in your backpack, so you can draw when you have free time, like when you’re waiting for an activity to start. You could even give yourself mini challenges. For example, you can draw the same object for a week and see how much you improve.  Seek out more resources You can improve your drawing by practicing on your own, but you can also get better with help. Ask a librarian to help you search for step⁃by⁃step drawing books at your local or school library. Museums and art studios in your area may also offer drawing classes.　13　  A.It is also an easy hobby to pursue. B.It takes practice to get really good at drawing. C.You won’t draw perfectly unless you’re patient enough. D.Ask an art teacher at school to point you in the right direction. E.It can help you easily look back at your work and see your progress. F.When you start drawing, think of your subject in terms of simple shapes. G.You could draw a beautiful tree or go to a local park and sketch the landscape. 语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了绘画是一种表达自我、与他人分享创意的好方式,并给出了一些提高绘画技巧的建议。 9.选A　由上文“Drawing is a great way ... with others.”和下文“That’s because you need only simple supplies.”可知,本空要说跟“绘画简单”有关的话题,A 项能承上启下,符合语境。 10.选E　空前“One of the best parts ... a great idea.”讲到在素描册上绘画是个好主意,空后“You can ... or markers.”讲到你也可以尝试其他绘画材料。因此可判断空格处应与在素描册上绘画的好处有关,E项能承上启下,符合语境。 11.选G　空前“When thinking ... excited about.”讲到选择让你感到兴奋的东西作为绘画主题,空后“Items around ... draw.”讲到家里的物品,如一碗水果或一个最喜欢的玩具,也可以是很好的主题。因此可判断空格处应与选择主题的建议有关,G项符合语境。 12.选B　本段标题Draw often讲到要经常绘画,由此可知,本空要说经常画的好处,B 项符合语境。 13.选D　由空前“You can improve ... classes.”可判断,空格处应与向他人寻求帮助有关,D项能承接上文,符合语境。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $