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Unit7 Art
教材全解(三)
orchestra genius symphony minor composer piano
。单元核心词汇
struggle proceed note score respond backstage
tense conductor hesitate
。单元同步语法
构词法:前缀与后缀
⊙单元文章对话
重点句型讲练
教材同步词汇全解全练
重点1
单元词汇
l.genius/d3i:nis/n.天才;天赋
词形变化:genius单复数同形(也可加-es);genial(adj.)亲切的(注意拼写区
别)
搭配:a genius for…的天赋;…天才;a musical genius音乐天才
例句:Mozart was a true musical genius.
She has a genius for solving complex problems.
2.symphony/'sImfani/n.交响乐,交响曲
词形变化:symphonic(adj.)交响乐的
搭配:symphony orchestra交响乐团;compose a symphony
创作交响曲
例句:Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is world-famous,
The symphony was performed by a world-class orchestra.
3,minor/mam/adj.小调的;(音乐)小调的;较小的;次要的
词形变化:minority(m.)少数;少数民族;minor(m.)未成年人
辨析:minor vs.major(大调的;主要的);minor in辅修(动词)
搭配:minor key小调;minor role次要角色;a minor injury轻伤
例句:The piece is written in a minor key,
He suffered only minor injuries in the accident.
4,composer/kam'pauza/n.作曲家
词形变化:compose(v.)作曲;构成;创作;composition(.)作曲;作文;构成
搭配:a famous composer著名作曲家;compose music作曲
例句:The composer wrote the symphony when he was only 16.
Many composers draw inspiration from nature.
5.struggle/'stragl/n.奋斗;挣扎;vi.奋斗,拼搏;挣扎
词形变化:struggling(adj.)挣扎的;奋斗的
搭配:struggle to do sth努力做某事;struggle with/against与…斗争;a struggle
for survival生存斗争
例句:She struggled to keep back her tears.
The team's struggle for victory ended in success.
6.proceed/pra'si:d/v.继续进行;前进
词形变化:proceeding(n.)进行;诉讼;process(n.)过程;procedure(n.)程序
搭配:proceed to do sth继续做某事;proceed with sth继续进行某事
辨析:proceed vs.precede(先于);注意拼写区别
例句:After a short break,the meeting proceeded.
He proceeded to explain his plan in detail.
7.respond/'sppnd/.vi.&vt.回应,回复;响应
词形变化:response(m.)回应;responsible(adj.)负责的;responsibility(n.)责
任
搭配:respond to对…作出回应;respond with a smile以微笑回应
例句:How did she respond to your question?
The patient is responding well to the treatment.
8.tense/tens/adj.紧张的;焦虑不安的;n.(语法)时态
词形变化:tension(.)紧张;紧张局势;tensely(adv.)紧张地
搭配:tense atmosphere紧张的气氛;feel tense感到紧张
例句:The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense..
He felt tense before the exam.
9.hesitate/hezrtert//vi.犹豫;踌躇
词形变化:hesitation(n.)犹豫;hesitant(adj.)犹豫的
搭配:hesitate to do sth犹豫做某事;not hesitate to do sth毫不犹豫做某事
例句:Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
She hesitated for a moment before answering.
l0.charge/tfa:d3n.主管;负责;费用;v.收费;充电;指控
词形变化:charger(n.)充电器;discharge(W.)排放;卸下
搭配:take charge of负责;in charge of主管;free of charge免费;charge sb with
sth指控某人某事
例句:Who will take charge of the project?
The cell phone needs to be charged
11.signal/sIgnal/vt.标志着;预示;n.信号;标识
词形变化:sign(血.)标志;迹象;signaling(血.)信号传输
搭配:signal the end of标志着…的结束;traffic signal交通信号;send a signal
发送信号
例句:The dark clouds signaled that a storm was coming.
He raised his hand as a signal to start.
12.compose /kam'paUz/vt.作曲;构成;创作;使镇静
词形变化:composer(n.)作曲家;composition(m.)作品;构成;composed(adj.)
镇定的
搭配:be composed of由…组成;compose oneself使自己镇定下来
例句:The committee is composed of ten members.
She composed a beautiful piece of music.
考点通关
单元词汇
(一)单句填空(用所给词的适当形式填空)
1.Beethoven is regarded as one of the greatest musical
(genius)in history.
2.The orchestra will perform a
(symphony)written by a modern composer
3.The accident caused only
(minor)damage to the car.
4.The famous
(compose)spent years working on his final masterpiece.
5.She
(struggle)to lift the heavy box but finally succeeded.
6.After the break,the teacher asked the students to proceed
the next exercise.
7.The company has not yet responded
our complaint.
8.The
(tense)in the room was so thick that nobody dared to speak.
9.If you have any questions,don't hesitate
(ask)me.
10.The manager decided to take charge
the new marketing campaign.
(二)短文填空
Last night,our school orchestra performed a 1.
by a young 2.
.The
piece was written in a 3.
key,which gave it a sad feeling.At first,the conductor
seemed 4.
because one musician was late.However,once the music started,
everyone focused and the performance 5.
smoothly.The audience 6.
with warm applause.After the concert,the composer came 7.
stage and said that
he wanted to 8.
the importance of never giving up.He himself had 9.
for years to finish the work."If you have a dream,don't 10.
to pursue it,”he
told the crowd."Take 11.
of your own future and 12.
your own life
story.
参考答案
(一)单句填空
1.geniuses;2.symphony;3.minor;4.composer;5.struggled;6.to/with;7.to;
8.tension;9.to ask;10.of
(二)短文填空
1.symphony;2.composer;3.minor;4.tense;5.proceeded;6.responded;
7.backstage;8.signal;9.struggled;10.hesitate;11.charge;12.compose
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教材同步语法全解全练
重点1
构词法:前缀与后缀
构词法:前缀与后缀
项目
内容
构词法是学习英语词汇的重要手段,指通过在一个单词(词根)上添加前
缀或后缀,从而构成一个新的、意义或词性发生变化的单词。
构词法定义
>
前缀(Prefix):加在词根前面,主要改变词义,通常不改变词性。
>后缀(Sufx:加在词根后面,主要改变词性,有时也改变词义。
不,非
①happy→unhappy(快乐的一不快乐的)②able一unable(有能力的
un-
→不能的)③certain→uncertain(确定的→不确定的)
★高考常见搭配:It is uncertain whether..
不,否定,相反动作
①appear一→disappear(出现→消失)②agree→disagree(同意→不同
dis-
意)③advantage→disadvantage(优势一劣势)
★注意:常与动词连用,表“相反”动作。
不,非
in-/im-/ir-/il-
①correct一incorrect(正确的→不正确的)②possible→impossible
(可能的一→不可能的)③regular一irregular(规则的→不规则的)④
legal→illegal(合法的→非法的)
再,又,重新
①build一rebuild(建造→重建)②consider一reconsider(考虑→重
re-
新考虑)③tum一return(转→返回)
★写作高缬:recycle,replace,review
在…之前,预先
pre-
①view→preview(观看→预览)②dict一predict(说→预测)
③
school→preschool(学校→幼儿园)
错误地,坏地
mis-
①understand→misunderstand(理解→误解)②lead一mislead(引导
→误导)③take→mistake(拿→错误)
动作、状态、结果
①educate一education(教育→教育)②discuss→discussion(讨论→
-tion/-sion
讨论)③decide→decision(决定→决定)
★核心技巧:-ion常接在动词-ate结尾的词后。
-ment
动作、结果、状态
①develop一development(发展→发展)②achieve一achievement
(成就→成就)③improve一improvement(提高→提高)
做…的人或物
-er/-or
①teach一teacher(教→教师)②invent一inventor(发明→发明家)
③wok→worker(工作→工人)
性质、状态
-ness
①happy→happiness(快乐的→快乐)②dnd一kindness(善良的→
善良)
充满…的,有…的
-ful
①help一helpful(帮助→有帮助的)②beauty→beautiful(美丽-→美
丽的)③use一useful(使用→有用的)
没有…的
①home→homeless(家→无家可归的)②help→helpless(帮助-→无
-less
助的)③hope一hopeless(希望→绝望的)
★对比记忆:hopeful vs hopeless
能够…的,值得…的
①enjoy→enjoyable(欣赏→令人愉快的)②fashion一fashionable
-able /-ible
(时尚→时尚的)③access→accessible(通道→可接近的/可使用的)
★高缬词:affordable,responsible
有…属性的,倾向于…的
-ive
①create→creative(创造→有创造力的)②act一active(行动一→积极
的)③impress→impressive(印象→印象深刻的)
…地
y
①quick一quickly(快的→快地)②careful→carefully(小心的→小
心地)③fluent一fluently(流利的→流利地)
使…变得
-en
①wide→widen(宽的→加宽)②strength一strengthen(力量→增
强)③ich一enrich(富的→使丰富)
考点通关
构词法:前缀与后缀
语法专练一:单项选择(8题)
1.The movie was so
that I nearly fell asleep.
A.interest
B.interested
C.interesting
D.boring
2.After the earthquake,many people became
so the government built new
houses for them.
A.homeless
B.hopeful
C.helpless
D.careful
3.Itis
to finish all the work in such a short time without anyone's help.
A.possible
B.impossible
C.possibly
D.possibility
4.The scientist made a great
in medical science and won the Nobel Prize.
A.invent
B.inventor
C.invention
D.discover
5.To our
the rescue team arrived just in time.Everyone was safe.
A.surprised
B.surprise
C.surprising
D.surprisingly
6.Before you make the final decision,please
the situation carefully.
A.consider
B.reconsider
C.consideration
D.considered
7.The doctor's professional
and patience made the patient feel better.
A.guidance
B.guide
C.guiding
D.guided
8.Children should be encouraged to be
and think of new ideas.
A.create
B.creation
C.creative
D.creativity
语法专练二:语法填空(10题)
阅读下面句子,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
1.We had a very
trip to the countryside last weekend.
2.The old man showed great
to the lost child and helped him find his parents.
3.With the rapid
of technology,our life has become much easier.
4.It is
to drive a car without a license.
5.The teacher asked us to write a short
of our hometown.
6.Don't be so
about your homework.You should check it again.
7.He is a
artist,and his paintings are very
8.The government is making efforts to
the protection of cultural relics.
9.The fireman acted
and saved the child from the burning building
10.I am sorry,I
your meaning just now.Could you explain it again?
参考答案
语法专练一:单项选择
1.D;2.A;3.B;4.C;5.B;6.B;7.A;8.C
语法专练二:语法填空
1.enjoyable;2.kindness;3.development;4.illegal;
5.description;6.careless;7.creative,impressive;
8.strengthen;9.bravely;10.misunderstood
教材同步文章句型精讲
重点句型
EAST MEETS WEST
1.Not only was he extremely productive
it is said that he created an average of 500
paintings a year-but he was also able to master a variety of painting styles.
结构:Not only+助动词/情态动词+主语+谓语..but(also)+陈述句
中文:他不仅极其多产一一据说他平均每年创作500幅画一一而且还能够掌握多种绘
画风格。
用法:当“not only'”置于句首时,其后的主谓要部分倒装(即把助动词、be动词或
情态动词提到主语前)。“but also”部分保持正常语序,“also”可以省略。该结构
强调“不仅…而且…”,连接两个并列的内容。
2.It is said that the two artists admired each other.
结构:It is said/believed/eported/thought that+从句(陈述语序)
中文:据说这两位艺术家互相欣赏。
用法:“It”是形式主语,真正的主语是后面的that从句。常见类似结构:Itis
believed that../It is reported that../It is thought that..该结构常用来表达“据说/据
报道/人们认为…”,比直接说“People say that.”更正式。
3.Picasso gave Zhang 600 works in total,all of which were his imitations of Chinese
paintings.
结构:名词/代词+介词+which/whom+从句
中文:毕加索总共给了张大千600幅作品,全部都是他模仿的中国画。
用法:该从句是非限制性定语从句,对先行词进行补充说明,前面用逗号隔开。“ll
of which”指代前面的“600 works”,结构相当于“and all of them.”。常见搭配:
some of which most of which/none of which the number of which.
4.Born into an artistic family,Zhang Daqian was first taught how to paint by his mother and
siblings.
结构:过去分词短语(V-d.)作状语:表示被动或已完成,逻辑主语是句子的主
语。
中文:出生于艺术世家,张大千最初由母亲和兄弟姐妹教如何绘画。
用法:分词作状语时,其逻辑主语必须和句子主语一致。可表示时间、原因、条件、
让步、伴随等。
考点通关
文章句型
练习一:完成句子(用所给词的适当形式填空)
1.Not alone
(be)a Chinese master,but he also
influenced modern art.
2.It
(say)that Picasso was very interested in Chinese
painting.
3.Picasso gave Zhang 600 works,most of
(which)
were his own imitations.
4.
(bear)in Malaga,Picasso showed artistic talent
early.
5.
(follow)the meeting,the two artists exchanged
letters.
6.He asked Zhang
(teach)him how to draw bamboo.
7.The two artists had more
(common)than they
thought.
8.Zhang Dagian pushed Picasso
the top of the best-
selling artist list.
9.He traveled extensively,
(hone)his craft.
10.Traditional Chinese painting
(remain)one of his
great passions.
练习二:翻译句子(在横线上写出完整句子)
1.张大千不仅多产,而且精通多种绘画风格。
2.据说毕加索非常欣赏张大千的作品。
3.毕加索给了张大千600幅作品,其中全部都是他模仿的中国画。
4.出生于艺术世家,张大千从小就学习绘画。
5.这次会面之后,他们成了朋友并互相通信。
6.他请教张大千如何画竹子。
7.
两位艺术家之间的共同点多于相互欣赏。
8.2011年,张大千把毕加索从全球最畅销艺术家名单上挤了下来。
9.他游历广泛,不断磨练自己的技艺。
10.张大千一直认为自己是传统中国画的一部分。
参考答案
1.was;2.is said;3.which;4.Born;5.Following;6.to teach;
练习一:完成句子
7.in common;8.off;9.honing;10.remained
1.Not only was Zhang Daqian extremely productive,but he also
mastered a variety of painting styles.2.It is said that Picasso
admired Zhang Dagian's works very much.3.Picasso gave Zhang
Daqian 600 works,all of which were his imitations of Chinese
paintings.;4.Born into an artistic family,Zhang Daqian learned to
paint from an early age.;5.Following this meeting,they became
练习二:翻译句子
friends and exchanged letters.6.He asked Zhang Daqian how to
draw bamboo.;7.The two artists had more in common than
mutual admiration.;8.In 2011,Zhang Daqian pushed Picasso off
the top of the list of best-selling artists in the world.9.He
traveled extensively,honing his craft.;10.Zhang Dagian always
considered himself part of traditional Chinese painting.
教材同步单元练习
一、阅读理解
Passage A
When we think of great artists,names like Picasso,Van Gogh,or Monet often come to mind.Their works
hang in the world's most prestigious museums,selling for millions of dollars.However,a new wave of
artists is challenging the very definition of art and who gets to be called an artist.They are not using
brushes or canvases;they are using code and algorithms.
Generative AI(GenAD has burst onto the art scene,creating images from simple text prompts.Anyone
with an internet connection can now type"a cat in the style of Van Gogh"and receive a unique piece of
digital art in seconds.This democratization of creation has sparked a fiery debate.Is it really art?And are
the people who type these prompts truly artists?
Proponents ofAI art argue that it is simply a new tool,much like the camera was in the 19th century.
When photography was invented,traditional painters declared it the death of art.Yet,photography
eventually became its own respected art form.Similarly,AI art requires a "prompt engineer"to have a
clear vision,an understanding of artistic styles,and the ability to refine their requests to achieve a specific
result.The creativity,they argue,lies in the human intention and curation.The AI is merely the brush.
Critics,however,strongly disagree.They point out that AI models are trained on billions of images
scraped from the internet,often without the consent of the original human artists.This raises serious
ethical and legal questions about copynight and the value of human labor.They argue that AI art is a form
of plagiarism,remixing existing works without creating anything genuinely new.Furthermore,they
believe the process lacks the emotional struggle and personal expression that lies at the heart of traditional
art.The"struggle"of the artist the hours oflabor,the failed attempts,the personal touch-is what gives
a painting its soul.A machine,they contend,has no soul to express.
The art world is now grappling with these questions.Some museums have begun to exhibit AI-generated
works,while others have banned them.Major art competitions have had to create new categories or rules
to address the influx ofAI entries.One famous incident involved an artist who won a digital art
competition with an aI-generated piece,only to refuse the prize in order to spark a conversation about the
nature of art.This incident signaled a major shift in the landscape of creativity.It seems that,like it or not,
AI has become a part of the conversation.The future of art will not be determined by a single side,but by
an ongoing dialogue between human creativity and machine intelligence.
()1.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?
A.To introduce famous traditional artists.
B.To show the high prices of famous paintings.
C.To contrast traditional art with a new form of creation.
D.To argue that museums are the only place for art.
()2.According to the passage,how do supporters of AI art justify it?
A.They believe AI art is harder to create than traditional art.
B.They see AI as a new tool,similar to how photography was once seen.
C.They argue that AI art is more popular than photography.
D.They think AI art does not require any human input.
()3.What is the main ethical concern mentioned by critics of AI art?
A.AI art is too easy for anyone to create.
B.AI art is not as beautiful as traditional art.
C.AI models train on artists'work without permission.
D.AI art cannot be sold for high prices.
()4.The word "plagiarism"in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to:
A.copying someone else's work.
B.creating a new masterpiece.
C.working with other artists.
D.selling art for a profit.
()5.What can be inferred about the future of art from the last paragraph?
A.Traditional art will eventually disappear.
B.AI will completely replace human artists.
C.There will be an ongoing discussion involving both humans and AI.
D.AIt competitions have stopped accepting entries.
Passage B
The story of human civilization is also the story of how we have learned to use materials.From the Stone
Age to the Bronze Age and into the Iron Age,the materials we mastered have defined our eras and
shaped our societies.Today,we are entering a new epoch,sometimes called the "Plastic Age,"an era
defined not by its utility,but by its unfortunate permanence.
Plastic,a material composed of long chains of molecules called polymers,was first fully synthesized in
the early 20th century.Its invention was hailed as a miracle.It was cheap,lightweight,durable,and could
be molded into almost any shape.It revolutionized everything from medicine and aviation to packaging
and fashion.Without plastic,the modemn world as we know it would not exist.It allowed for sterile
medical equipment,lightweight car parts,and preserved food that could travel long distances.
However,the very qualities that made plastic so useful-its durability and low cost-have created a
global environmental crisis.Because it is so durable,plastic does not biodegrade(break down naturally)
like wood or paper.Instead,it photodegrades,breaking into smaller and smaller pieces known as
microplastics.These tiny particles have been found everywhere on Earth:at the top of Mount Everest,in
the deepest parts of the ocean,in the Arctic ice,and inside the bodies of animals and humans.The
problem is not just the waste we see,but the invisible pollution we cannot.
The scale of the issue is staggering.It is estimated that since the 1950s,humans have produced over 8.3
billion metric tons of plastic.Of that,over 6.3 billion tons have become waste.And of that waste,only
about 9%has been recycled.The rest is either burned,which releases toxic fumes,or ends up in landfills
and the natural environment.The Great Pacific Garbage Patch,a massive collection of floating plastic
debris in the Pacific Ocean,is now three times the size of France.This is a clear signal that our current
system of production and disposal is broken.
Responding to this crisis requires a multi-pronged approach.On an individual level,we can respond by
reducing our consumption of single-use plastics,choosing reusable alternatives,and properly sorting our
waste for recycling.However,individual action is not enough.Govemnments and industries must take
charge of the problem.This includes redesigning products for recyclability,investing in better waste
management infrastructure,and banning certain unnecessary single-use plastics.Scientists are also
working on developing new materials that can biodegrade more easily.The struggle for a cleaner planet is
a collective one,and it will require a fundamental shift in how we design,use,and dispose of the
materials that define our age.
()6.Why does the author mention the Stone Age,Bronze Age,and Iron Age?
A.To show how technology has advanced.
B.To compare the durability of different materials.
C.To highlight that the "Plastic Age"is defined by negative impacts.
D.To explain why plastic is a better material than stone or iron.
()7.What is "photodegradation"as described in the passage?
A.Plastic being eaten by small animals.
B.Plastic breaking down into smaller pieces by light.
C.Plastic buming to release toxic fumes.
D.Plastic being recycled into new products.
()8.The word "staggering"in paragraph 4 most likely means:
A.small and insignificant.
B.slow and steady.
C.shocking and huge.
D.easy to manage.
()9.According to the last paragraph,what is the author's attitude toward solving the plastic
problem?
A.Hopeless,because the problem is too big.
B.It requires combined efforts from individuals,governments,and scientists.
C.It can be solved easily if everyone stops using plastic.
D.It is solely the responsibility of goverments.
二、完形填空
Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous artists in the world today.Yet,during his lifetime,he was a
complete failure,selling only one painting.His story is a powerful example of the struggle between
personal genius and public recognition.
Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853.He tried several careers,including art dealing and
teaching,before deciding to become an artist in his late twenties.He had no formal training and his early
works were dark and gloomy.He taught himself by drawing peasants and laborers,often working in poor
conditions.When he moved to Paris,he was 1.
by the bright colors of the Impressionists,and
his own palette began to 2.
Despite his growing artistic skill,van Gogh faced constant rejection.His brother Theo,an art dealer,tied
to sell his work but found no 3.
Critics said his paintings were ugly,childlike,and the work of
a madman.Financially,van Gogh was completely dependent on Theo.This lack of success,combined
with his mental illness,made his life an extremely 4.
struggle
He moved to Arles in the south of France,hoping to create an artists'colony.There,he painted some of
his most iconic works,like "The Sunflowers"and "The Bedroom."However,his mental health
deteriorated.In a famous incident,he cut offhis own ear after a fight with the artist Paul Gauguin.After
this,he 5.
to a mental hospital,where he continued to paint.Even in his darkest moments,he 6.
to create art.
Interestingly,van Gogh's style,so rejected in his time,is now celebrated for its emotional power.His thick
brushstrokes and vibrant colors 7.
a deep inner world.Paintings like"Starry Night,"which he
painted from the window ofhis asylum,are now considered priceless 8.
They sell for tens of
millions of dollars.The public finally caught up with his genius.
His story 9.
a powerful lesson about art and society.It makes us 10.
Do we judge
art by its immediate popularity,or by its deeper,more lasting value?Van Gogh's posthumous fame did not
help him in his own life,but it forever changed the course of modern art.He 11
the end of a
traditional way of seeing the world and the beginning of a new one.His life was a 12
but his
art was a triumph
1.A.confused
B.struck
C.fiightened
D.disappointed
2.A.darken
B.fade
C.brighten
D.weaken
3.A.buyers
B.artists
C.critics
D.helpers
4.A.physical
B.mental
C.brief
D.easy
5.A.responded
B.proceeded
C.admitted
D.applied
6.A.hesitated
B.proceeded
C.stopped
D.refused
7.A.hide
B.signal
C.cover
D.create
8.A.masterpieces
B.struggles
C.challenges
D.experiments
9.A.ignores
B.learns
C.offers
D.receives
10.A.wonder
B.charge
C.sense
D.compose
11.A.composed
B.signaled
C.struggled
D.responded
12.A.genius
B.failure
C.tragedy
D.symphony
三、阅读短文回答问题
Read the following passage and answer the questions in complete sentences
The term "Renaissance Man'is often used to describe someone who is skilled in many different areas.
The most famous example is Leonardo da Vinci,who was not only a painter of the "Mona Lisa"but also
an inventor,scientist,architect,and engineer.He was a true genius whose curiosity knew no bounds.In
the 21st century,the idea of the Renaissance Man seems almost impossible.Specialization is the key to
success.To be a top doctor,you must focus only on medicine.To be a famous musician,you must spend
thousands ofhours perfecting your instrument.
However,a growing body of research suggests that breadth of knowledge and experience is more
important for creativity and innovation than deep specialization.In a complex and rapidly changing
world,the ability to connect ideas from different fields-a skill called"conceptual blending"is
becoming increasingly valuable.A computer scientist who also studies music might design better
algorithms.A historian who understands economics might see patterns in the past that others miss.
This idea is supported by a famous study of Nobel Prize-winning scientists.The study found that these
scientists were far more likely than other scientists to engage in artistic hobbies like painting,playing a
musical instrument,or writing poetry.They were also more likely to have studied multiple subjects.Steve
Jobs,the co-founder ofApple,famously credited a calligraphy class he took in college with the beautiful
typography of the first Macintosh computer.The connection between calligraphy and computer fonts was
not obvious,but it was powerful.
The lesson for young people is clear.While it is important to develop a deep skillset in one area,it is
equally important to maintain a wide range of interests.Do not hesitate to take a class in art history if you
are a science student,or a class in programming if you are an artist.In today's world,the greatest
discoveries often happen at the intersection of different fields.Signal your ability to think across
boundaries.Compose a life that is rich with diverse experiences.The Renaissance Man"is not a relic of
the past he or she is a model for the future.
1.What is a "Renaissance Man"according to the passage?
2.Why is specialization considered important in the 21st century according to the text?
3.According to the study mentioned,what common trait did Nobel Prize-winning scientists have?
4.What specific example does the author give to show how a broad interest can lead to innovation?
5.What advice does the author give to young people at the end of the passage?
四、短文填空
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。
Zhang Daqian was one of the most(1)
(influence)Chinese artists of the 20th century.Bom
into an artistic family,he showed a gift for painting at a young age.He is (2)
(wide)recognized
as a genius,not just for his technical skill,but for his ability to blend traditional Chinese techniques with
modemn ideas
Unlike many artists who (3)
(struggle)in obscurity,Zhang Dagian achieved fame and success
during his lifetime.He traveled the world,meeting other great artists.One of the most famous meetings in
art history was his encounter with Pablo Picasso in France in 1956.This meeting (4)
(signal)a
bridge between Eastern and Westem art
Picasso,who was deeply interested in Chinese painting,gave Zhang a collection ofhis works,all of(5)
were imitations of Chinese paintings.This was a great honor.Zhang also taught Picasso how
to draw bamboo.The two artists had more in common than just a(6)(share)love of art.They
were both incredibly productive.It is said that Zhang created an average of 500 paintings a year,a sign of
his constant(7)
(struggle)for perfection
For art students,Zhang's story is a source of(8)
(inspire).It teaches us not to (9)
(hesitate)to explore new styles and cultures.The key to his success was his willingness to leam from
others while staying true to his own cultural roots.Today,his paintings (10)
(sell)for millions
of dollars,proving that art which builds bridges between cultures can be truly timeless.
五、写作
假设你是李华,你的英国朋友Chs对中国的传统艺术很感兴趣,尤其是中国画。他来信询问你
关于如何欣赏中国画的建议。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1.中国画的基本特点(如:使用毛笔和墨,注重意境而非完全写实)。
2.建议他从学习画竹子或山水开始,体会其中的意境。
3.推荐一位你喜欢的中国画家(如徐悲鸿、齐白石、张大千等)并简要说明理由。
要求:
1.词数80词左右:
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯:
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
I'm so glad to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese painting
Best wishes,
Li Hua
参考答案
PassageA:1.C2.B 3.C4.A5.C
一、阅读理解
Passage B:6.C 7.B8.C9.B
二、完形填空1.B,2.C,3.A,4.B,5.C,6.B,7.B,8.A,9.C,10.A,11.B;12.C
1.A"Renaissance Man"is someone who is skilled in many different areas (e.g.,art,
science,and music).
2.Specialization is considered important because to be a top professional,you must
focus deeply on one area(e.g.,being a top doctor or musician).
三、阅读短文3.They were far more likely to engage in artistic hobbies(like painting or playing
回答问题music)or to have studied multiple subjects..
4.The example of Steve Jobs,who credited a calligraphy class with the beautiful
typography of the Macintosh computer.
5.The author advises them to maintain a wide range of interests and not hesitate to take
classes in different fields.
四、短文填空
1.influential 2.widely 3.struggled 4.signaled 5.which 6.shared 7.struggle 8.
inspiration 9.hesitate 10.are sold
五、写作
范文:
Dear Chris,
I'm so glad to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese painting.Compared to Westemn art,
Chinese painting focuses more on the "spirit"or "essence"(of the subject rather than
realistic details.It is usually done with a brush and ink on rice paper.I would suggest you start by
learning to draw bamboo or landscapes,as they are great for understanding harmony.
If you need a master to study,I highly recommend Zhang Daqian.He was a genius who successfully
combined traditional Chinese style with modem elements.His works are full of life and imagination.I
hope you can feel the beauty of Chinese art.
Best wishes,
Li Hua