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Unit 6 The art of the brush 重点词汇核心考点精练
1. calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡrəfə(r)/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
My grandfather is a famous ________ (calligrapher). He has been practising ________ (calligraphy) for over forty years.
(2)单项选择
Many famous ________ from ancient China ________ still admired for their beautiful works today.
A. calligraphy; is B. calligraphers; are
C. calligraphers; is D. calligraphy; are
2. date back
(1)单项选择
This ancient temple ________ over 800 years, and its history ________ the Song Dynasty.
A. dates back; dates back to B. dates back to; dates back
C. dates back to; dates back to D. dates back; dates back
(2)任务型转换
原文:The history of the inkstick dates back to the Han Dynasty.
题干:The history of the inkstick ________ the Han Dynasty.
3. bottled /ˈbɒtld/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
These drinks ________ (bottle) in the factory and are sold as ________ (bottle) products around the world.
4. calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/
(1)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) She has been practising c________ for three years and her handwriting is very beautiful.
2) Many famous c________ from ancient times created wonderful works of art.
3) He showed great interest in the art of c________ after visiting the museum.
(2)任务型转换
原文:She is learning the art of beautiful handwriting every weekend.
题干:She is learning ________ every weekend.
5. tip /tɪp/
(1)单项选择
When writing with a brush, you should hold it near the ________. My teacher also gave me several useful ________ on how to improve my strokes.
A. tip; tip B. top; tips
C. tip; tips D. top; tip
(2)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) He carefully touched the painting with the t________ of his finger.
2) The waiter received a large t________ for his excellent service at the restaurant.
3) The name of the song was on the t________ of his tongue, but he just could not remember it.
6. final /ˈfaɪnl/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
After months of hard work, he ________ (final) passed the driving test. His basketball team also made it to the ________ (final) this year.
(2)任务型转换
原文:This is my last decision, and I will not change my mind.
题干:This is my ________ decision, and I will not change my mind.
7. stroke /strəʊk/
(1)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) He finished the last s________ of the Chinese character with great care.
2) My grandfather had a s________ last year and was sent to hospital immediately.
3) She swam with powerful s________ and won the race in the end.
(2)单项选择
With just one ________ of his brush, the artist created a beautiful line. Learning different ________ is the key to writing Chinese characters well.
A. stroke; strokes B. line; strokes
C. stroke; lines D. line; lines
8. appear /əˈpɪə(r)/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
A rainbow ________ (appear) in the sky after the heavy rain. The beautiful ________ (appear) of the rainbow made all the children stop and stare.
(2)任务型转换
原文:She showed up at the door with a big smile on her face.
题干:She ________ at the door with a big smile on her face.
9. doorway /ˈdɔːweɪ/
(1)任务型转换
原文:My mother stood in the entrance of the room, waiting for me to finish my homework.
题干:My mother stood in the ________ of the room, waiting for me to finish my homework.
10. give it a try
(1)单项选择
The maths problem looked very difficult, but my deskmate encouraged me to ________. To my surprise, I solved it in just five minutes.
A. give it a try B. give a try it C. try giving it D. try to give it
(2)任务型转换
原文:My teacher suggested that I make an attempt to write the Chinese character myself.
题干:My teacher suggested that I ________ it a try and write the Chinese character myself.
11. still /stɪl/
(1)单项选择
The classroom was ________, and all the students sat ________, waiting for the teacher to announce the exam results.
A. still; quietly B. quiet; still
C. quiet; quietly D. still; still
(2)任务型转换
原文:The boy sat motionless for ten minutes, completely lost in thought.
题干:The boy sat ________ for ten minutes, completely lost in thought.
12. concentrate /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Learning calligraphy requires great ________ (concentrate). You need to ________ (concentrate) on every stroke you make on the paper.
(2)任务型转换
原文:He focused on his studies and finally got a high score in the final exam.
题干:He ________ on his studies and finally got a high score in the final exam.
13. pleasure /ˈpleʒə(r)/
(1)单项选择
My sister takes pleasure in ________ pictures of animals, and she is ________ with her progress.
A. drawing; pleased B. to draw; pleased
C. drawing; pleasant D. drawing; pleasure
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
The teacher was ________ (please) with my progress and gave me a ________ (please) smile. Reading gives me great ________ (please).
14. undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/
(1)任务型转换
原文:He is undoubtedly the best student in our class.
题干:He is ________ the best student in our class.
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
There is no ________ (doubt) that she is the best player. Some people were ________ (doubt) at first, but she ________ (doubt) proved them wrong.
15. character /ˈkærəktə(r)/
(1)任务型转换
原文:People wrote this poem in Chinese characters thousands of years ago.
题干:This poem ________ in Chinese characters thousands of years ago.
(2)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) Calligraphy is an artistic form of Chinese c________.
2) The main c________ in the novel is a young boy with a strong will.
3) What impressed me most was his strong c________ — he never gives up.
16. artistic /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/
(1)单项选择
Calligraphy is ________ artistic form of Chinese characters, and the artists express their thoughts ________.
A. an; in an artistic way B. the; with artistic way
C. /; in artistic way D. an; by artistic way
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Many great ________ (art) create ________ (art) works. They express their ideas through ________ (art).
17. characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
(1)单项选择
Kindness is one of her best ________, and her smile is her most beautiful ________.
A. characteristics; features B. characteristics; characteristics
C. features; characteristics D. features; features
18. breath /breθ/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Close your eyes, take a slow ________ (breath), and try to ________ (breath) deeply. Everyone held their ________ (breath) as the results were announced.
(2)单项选择
After running 800 metres, I was completely ________. I had to stop and ________.
A. out of breath; catch my breath B. hold my breath; take a deep breath
C. out of breath; hold my breath D. catch my breath; out of breath
19. slow down
(1)任务型转换
原文:The car reduced speed at the crossing.
题干:The car ________ at the crossing.
(2)单项选择
The car ________ at the traffic light and then ________ when it turned green.
A. slowed down; sped up B. speeded up; slowed down
C. slowed down; slowed down D. sped up; sped up
20. pressure /ˈpreʃə(r)/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Many students feel under ________ (press) before exams. My parents never put too much ________ (press) on me. Just ________ (press) the button and the door will open.
(2)单项选择
She works well ________ and never panics. Her parents never ________ her.
A. under pressure; put pressure on B. in pressure; put pressure to
C. under pressure; put pressure to D. in pressure; put pressure on
21. pride /praɪd/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
She showed her painting to her parents with ________ (proud). They were very ________ (proud) of her. She is the ________ (proud) of our class.
(2)任务型转换
原文:Our teachers take pride in the success of every student.
题干:Our teachers ________ the success of every student.
22. beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪfli/
(1)单项选择
The cake was ________ decorated and it tasted very ________.
A. beautiful; good B. beautifully; good
C. beautifully; well D. beautiful; well
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
The garden was ________ (beautiful) designed by the students. The ________ (beautiful) flowers attracted many visitors. She sings ________ (beautiful) and everyone was moved.
23. technique /tekˈniːk/
(1)单项选择
The teacher showed us several ________ for solving this kind of problem. Speaking English well is a ________ that takes years to develop.
A. techniques; skill B. skills; technique
C. techniques; technique D. skills; skill
24. unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪliə(r)/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
The ancient painting style is ________ (familiar) to most young people today, and I am also ________ (familiar) with the techniques used by those artists.
(2)单项选择
The ancient art forms were ________ to most visitors, but a few scholars were invited to observe them ________ during the special exhibition.
A. unfamiliar; up close B. unfamiliar; closely
C. strange; closely D. unfamiliar with; up close
25. basket /ˈbɑːskɪt/
(1)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) My grandmother put the fresh vegetables in a b________ and carried it to the kitchen.
2) You cannot play b________ here — the gym is closed for cleaning.
3) Please throw the used paper into the waste b________ over there.
26. general /ˈdʒenrəl/
(1)任务型转换
原文:On the whole, students in our school take part in after-school activities.
题干:Students in our school, ________, take part in after-school activities.
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
________ (general) speaking, the ________ (general) manager of a company should have a clear understanding of every department.
27. brushwork /ˈbrʌʃwɜːk/
(1)任务型转换
原文:The artist's painting style is so smooth that you can hardly see any lines.
题干:The artist's ________ is so smooth that you can hardly see any lines.
28. similarity /ˌsɪməˈlærəti/
(1)任务型转换
原文:There is a great similarity between the two buildings in form.
题干:The two buildings are very ________ in form.
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
These two poems are quite ________ (similarity). Can you point out one ________ (similarity) between them and one obvious ________ (different)?
29. present /prɪˈzent/
(1)单项选择
The young scientist will ________ his new discovery at the ________, which will be held in the main hall tomorrow.
A. present; presentation B. present; present
C. presentation; presentation D. presenting; presentation
(2)任务型转换
原文:The artist showed his latest work to the public yesterday.
题干:The artist ________ his latest work to the public yesterday.
30. perhaps /pəˈhæps/
(1)任务型转换
原文:Maybe you should ask the teacher to explain the topic again.
题干:________ you should ask the teacher to explain the topic again.
31. sometime /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
(1)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) Let's meet up s________ next week — I'll give you a call then.
2) She s________ goes to the library after school to do her homework.
3) It took her s________ to finish reading the whole novel.
(2)单项选择
I plan to visit the art museum ________ next month. ________, I go there with my friends and we spend ________ looking at the paintings.
A. sometime; Sometimes; some time B. sometimes; Sometime; some time
C. some time; Sometimes; sometime D. sometime; Some time; sometimes
32. expert /ˈekspɜːt/
(1)任务型转换
原文:Mr. Li is a master in traditional Chinese painting.
题干:Mr. Li is an ________ in traditional Chinese painting.
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Mr. Zhang is an ________ (expert) at fixing old clocks, and he is ________ (expert) enough to solve almost any kind of problem.
33. a great deal
(1)单项选择
He spent ________ time preparing for the competition, and his hard work helped him ________.
A. a great deal of; a great deal B. a great deal; a great deal of
C. a great deal of; a great deal of D. a great deal; a great deal
(2)单项选择
We still have ________ to learn from this experience, and it has given us ________ useful information.
A. a great deal; a great deal of B. a great deal of; a great deal
C. a great deal; a great deal D. a great deal of; a great deal of
考点补充练习
一、综合单词填空
1. Many famous ______ from the Tang and Song dynasties created works that are still admired by people all over the world today.
2. The factory ______ over twenty thousand drinks every day before they are shipped to supermarkets across the country.
3. Many people confuse _______ with ordinary handwriting, but the former is an artistic form of expression that requires years of dedicated practice to truly master.
4. My art teacher shared several practical ______ on how to make each brush stroke look smooth, natural, and full of energy.
5. After practising calligraphy for three hours every day over an entire year, she ______ won the gold medal in the national youth art competition.
7. She had been practising her calligraphy in silence for nearly two hours when her little brother suddenly ______ at the door, asking her to play outside.
8. The old temple has several grand ______ leading to different halls, each one decorated with traditional carvings and red lanterns.
9. The surface of the lake was so perfectly ______ in the early morning that it reflected the surrounding mountains like a flawless mirror, without a single ripple.
10. With her mind deeply ______ on finishing the final stroke of the character, she did not even notice that her mother had been standing behind her for several minutes.
11. My grandfather never seems to grow tired — he takes great ______ in passing down his knowledge of traditional ink-making to each new generation of students.
12. Regular practice of calligraphy has ______ improved not only my handwriting but also my ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
13. The two main ______ in this award-winning historical novel are both young calligraphers who travel across the country to learn from different masters.
14. The exhibition was ______ designed — every painting, every scroll, and every calligraphy piece was carefully positioned to guide visitors through a visual journey through art history.
15. Each of the five major calligraphy styles has its own unique ______ — from the bold, powerful strokes of seal script to the free-flowing lines of cursive script.
16. Before stepping onto the brightly lit stage for the speech competition, she closed her eyes tightly, took a slow, deep ______, and tried to calm her racing heart.
17. Even the most experienced calligrapher sometimes feels ______ tremendous ______ when creating a piece that will be displayed at a national exhibition.
18. My parents are incredibly ______ of every small improvement I make in my studies — they always find a reason to celebrate and encourage me to keep going.
19. Even though my grandmother is nearly eighty years old, she still writes every Chinese character so ______ that her work is often mistaken for a professional calligrapher's.
20. The master calligrapher spent the entire morning demonstrating several advanced ______ for controlling the pressure of the brush and the thickness of each stroke.
21. These modern painting tools are completely ______ to me — I have been using traditional brushes for thirty years and I have never seen anything like this before.
22. At the harvest festival, the villagers brought several large ______ filled with freshly picked apples, oranges, and grapes from the surrounding orchards.
23. ______ speaking, students who practise calligraphy on a regular basis tend to develop stronger concentration skills and more disciplined study habits than those who do not.
24. The artist's fine and tidy ______ reveals not only technical skill but also decades of disciplined practice and a profound understanding of traditional Chinese aesthetics.
25. Despite coming from completely different cultural backgrounds, Chinese and Arabic calligraphy share some surprising ______ in their emphasis on rhythm, flow, and visual balance.
26. At last month's school art festival, our group ______ a fascinating documentary about the four treasures of Chinese study — the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
27. ______ calligraphy is not just about writing beautiful characters — it is also a way to train the mind, develop patience, and connect with thousands of years of culture.
28. Let us visit the National Art Museum together ______ during the summer holiday — I have heard they have a wonderful new exhibition on traditional Chinese painting.
29. The museum invited several world-renowned ______ on Chinese painting and calligraphy to judge the final round of the national youth art competition.
30. This ancient calligraphy tradition ______ ______ over two thousand years, surviving wars, dynasties, and cultural changes to become a timeless art form.
31. I had never even held a calligraphy brush before, but when my best friend invited me to join the school club, I thought — why not ______ ______ ______ ______?
32. As the car approached the school crossing, the careful driver ______ ______ to less than twenty kilometres per hour, making sure it was safe for students to cross.
33. Through decades of travelling, reading, and learning from masters across China, he has gained ______ ______ ______ of knowledge about different regional calligraphy styles.
34. To become a true master ______, one must not only study the basic ______ of brushwork but also deeply understand the philosophy and culture behind this ancient art.
35. Writing a flawless character requires not just a steady hand but also deep ______ — without it, even the simplest stroke can easily go wrong under a moment of distraction.
36. The old calligrapher had suffered a severe ______ the year before, which temporarily paralysed his right hand — but through months of painful practice, he taught himself to write with his left hand.
37. After enjoying an excellent meal at the restaurant, the family left a generous ______ for the young waiter who had served them with such warmth and attention throughout the evening.
38. The most memorable ______ in the novel is not the hero but the quiet, patient calligraphy teacher who changes the lives of those around him with simple words of wisdom.
39. A well-______ piece of work, whether it is a painting or a calligraphy scroll, always leaves a lasting impression on those who take the time to truly appreciate it.
40. During the earthquake drill, all the students had to lie completely ______ under their desks for a full two minutes without making a single sound or movement.
41. Feeling increasingly ______ by both schoolwork and the expectations of everyone around her, she turned to calligraphy as a peaceful escape from the noise of the outside world.
42. No matter how small the progress may seem, he always takes genuine ______ in every tiny step forward — for he believes that even the longest journey begins with a single step.
43. After running four laps around the track in the summer heat, I was so completely out of ______ that I had to sit on the grass for several minutes before I could even speak.
44. While many young painters eagerly focus on developing their own creative ______ to stand out, the old master firmly believes that a solid ______ in basic brushwork is far more valuable than any trendy innovation.
45. I was certain I had placed my favourite brush right here on the desk, but it had mysteriously ______ without a trace — as if it had simply been swallowed by thin air.
46. After winning every single match in the season, our school's basketball team is now preparing for the national ______, which will be held in the capital next month.
47. Having spent over forty years studying and teaching Chinese art history, Professor Wang is now ______ at identifying the exact dynasty and region of any ancient painting simply by examining its brushwork.
48. This unique folk craft tradition ______ ______ over six hundred years, carrying within it the wisdom, stories, and spirit of countless generations of ordinary people.
49. ______ speaking, the longer and more consistently you practise calligraphy, the more noticeable your improvement becomes — but quality of practice always matters far more than sheer quantity.
50. There is an undeniable ______ between the way she holds the brush and the way her grandfather once did — they share not only technical ______ but also a deep artistic spirit that runs through generations.
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Passage 1: The Final Stroke
My grandfather is a (1) who has practised the art of writing beautifully with a brush for over forty years. Every morning, he sits at his desk and prepares his tools. He says that (2) is not just about writing — it is a way to express one's inner feelings.
I love watching him work. I sit quietly as the (3) of his brush meets the paper. Each movement is slow and careful. He told me that every Chinese character is made up of different (4) , and each one must be done with full attention.
'Don't rush,' he always says. 'The (5) stroke is the most important one. It shows whether you have truly put your heart into the work.'
People usually buy bottled ink now, but my grandfather still grinds his own inkstone. He says the tradition dates back thousands of years, and he wants to keep it alive.
(1) A. calligrapher B. painter C. photographer D. musician
(2) A. painting B. calligraphy C. drawing D. carving
(3) A. top B. tip C. head D. front
(4) A. strokes B. lines C. dots D. circles
(5) A. first B. second C. final D. middle
Passage 2: Finding Stillness
When I was young, I could hardly sit (1) for more than a few minutes. I was always moving, always restless. Then my father suggested I try calligraphy.
At first, it was difficult. I had to (2) on every mark I made on the paper. If my mind wandered, the brush would shake and the character would look wrong. But slowly, I began to improve.
Now, when I sit down to write, I can often feel my (3) slow down and my mind get quiet. The noise of the world disappears. Sometimes my mother (4) in the doorway and smiles at me. She doesn't say anything — she knows I am in my own world.
Learning calligraphy has undoubtedly helped me develop my ability to focus. I take pleasure in producing better work now. Whenever I feel stressed, I pick up my brush and give it a try. The simple act of writing brings me calm.
(1) A. still B. quiet C. calm D. silent
(2) A. care B. concentrate C. listen D. wait
(3) A. heart B. breath C. hand D. voice
(4) A. hides B. appears C. leaves D. disappears
(5) A. doorway B. window C. garden D. kitchen
Passage 3: The Beauty of Characters
Calligraphy is an (1) form of Chinese characters that is admired by many people around the world. Each character is not just a written symbol — it carries deep meaning, long history, and rich emotion. The strokes flow like rivers, and the structure stands like mountains.
What makes calligraphy so special? Each style has its own (2) and beauty. Some styles are bold and powerful, while others are gentle and flowing. For example, the regular style is known for its fine and tidy brushwork, while the running style looks more free and lively. Both of them express the artists' thoughts in an artistic way.
Learning calligraphy has (3) helped me develop my ability to focus. When I look at a (4) written beautifully, I feel a deep sense of (5) . I take pleasure in every stroke, every line, and every curve. It has taught me to see the world differently.
Perhaps the greatest gift of calligraphy is the way it shapes a person's character. It teaches patience, discipline, and respect for tradition.
(1) A. artistic B. ancient C. active D. actual
(2) A. characteristics B. characters C. choices D. changes
(3) A. undoubtedly B. uncertainly C. unluckily D. unusually
(4) A. character B. picture C. letter D. number
(5) A. pleasure B. pressure C. power D. purpose
Passage 4: Chinese and Western Art
In (1) , there are some differences between Chinese and Western paintings. Both are wonderful forms of art, but they aim for different goals and use different methods to achieve them.
Chinese painting aims at (2) in spirit rather than in form. It tries to capture the inner meaning of the subject, not just its outward appearance. The artist uses fine and tidy (3) to express deep feelings and ideas. Each stroke has a purpose, and the empty space on the paper is just as important as the painted parts. This is a key characteristic of Chinese art.
Western painting, on the other hand, often aims at similarity in form. It focuses on showing things as they really look, with careful attention to light, shadow, and colour. The (4) the artist uses to paint people and objects are quite detailed and realistic. Students who are new to art may find these methods (5) at first.
When I first studied Western paintings, I felt under (6) to understand them. The styles were so different from what I knew. But after a while, I began to see their beauty. Now I take (7) in knowing both traditions. Each tradition expresses the artists' thoughts beautifully in its own way.
(1) A. general B. total C. common D. particular
(2) A. similarity B. difference C. distance D. difficulty
(3) A. brushwork B. artwork C. paperwork D. craftwork
(4) A. techniques B. tools C. materials D. patterns
(5) A. unfamiliar B. unhappy C. unable D. unfair
(6) A. pressure B. water C. ground D. way
(7) A. pride B. part C. place D. care
Passage 5: A Visit to the Art Museum
Last weekend, my friend Li Hua and I visited an art museum in the city centre. The museum was showing a special exhibition of Van Gogh's paintings. The technology used to (1) his art was amazing — the paintings appeared on huge screens with music and moving lights all around us. It felt like stepping into another world.
I had never seen Van Gogh's work up close before. Some of his painting techniques were (2) to me, and I found them hard to understand at first. But Li Hua is an (3) at art history. He has travelled a great deal and studied art in France. He explained each painting to me patiently and pointed out details I had missed.
'This painting (4) back to 1889,' Li Hua said. 'Van Gogh painted it when he was staying in a hospital. Look at the brushwork — each stroke is full of emotion and energy. He used colour in a way that was quite unusual at the time.'
I was so inspired that I decided to (5) . Maybe I could learn painting too. 'Why don't you (6) and take your time?' Li Hua laughed. 'Art is not something you can learn in a day. But it's good that you want to start.'
We spent the whole afternoon in the museum. Li Hua had brought a (7) with food and drinks — bottled water, some fruit, and sandwiches. We sat in the garden outside and talked about what we had seen.
'(8) we should go to another art show together sometime,' I said. Li Hua smiled and agreed. It had been a wonderful day, and I couldn't wait to pick up a brush again.
(1) A. present B. hide C. sell D. destroy
(2) A. familiar B. unfamiliar C. similar D. popular
(3) A. expert B. artist C. owner D. amateur
(4) A. dates B. brings C. keeps D. looks
(5) A. give it a try B. give it up C. give it back D. give it away
(6) A. slow down B. speed up C. turn around D. sit down
(7) A. basket B. bowl C. plate D. spoon
(8) A. Perhaps B. Instead C. However D. Anyway
三、首字母篇章填空
根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
Passage 1: Finding Peace Through the Brush
My love of c________ began when I was ten. My grandfather, a skilled c________, invited me to watch him work. I sat beside him and watched closely as the t________ of his brush met the paper. With each s________, he formed beautiful Chinese characters. At first, I could not sit s________ for even five minutes. My mind was always full of thoughts. But Grandfather told me to c________ on every mark I made. “Take a deep b________,” he said softly, “and let your hands move slowly.” One afternoon, my mother a________ in the d________ and smiled at me. I was so focused that I did not notice her. As I finished the f________ stroke of a character, I felt a deep sense of calm. Grandfather usually bought bottled ink from a shop nearby, but he said the best ink came from grinding an inkstick yourself. That day, I understood why Grandfather loved this art so much.
(1). c________ (2). c________ (3). t________ (4). s________ (5). s________
(6). c________ (7). b________ (8). a________ (9). d________ (10). f________
Passage 2: Two Worlds of Art
Last weekend, I visited an art exhibition that aimed to p________ both Chinese and Western paintings. In g________, there are some differences between the two styles, but each has its own c________ and beauty. Chinese paintings are known for their fine and tidy b________. The artists use special t________ to paint mountains, rivers, and flowers. A guide carried a basket of catalogues and handed them to visitors. Western paintings, on the other hand, often aim at s________ in form. To many students, some of these Western methods may be u________ to them. However, both traditions express the artists’ thoughts in an a________ way. The exhibition showed how Chinese characters developed from drawings into their present forms over thousands of years. The colours and lines were arranged b________, and every detail was a feast for the eyes. Some of these artworks d________ back to the Ming Dynasty. It was a wonderful experience that opened my eyes to different cultures. The show taught me that art has no borders.
(1). p________ (2). g________ (3). c________ (4). b________ (5). t________
(6). s________ (7). u________ (8). a________ (9). b________ (10). d________
Passage 3: The Master’s Journey
Mr. Chen is an e________ at traditional Chinese painting. His love for art began when he was a boy. His teacher told him to give it a t________, and he never looked back. He also travelled a great d________ and studied art in Japan and France. These experiences have u________ helped him develop his own style. His paintings are now shown in museums across the country. Whenever Mr. Chen feels under p________, he picks up his brush and starts painting. He says that art helps him s________ down and find peace. He takes p________ in every stroke he makes. When his students finish a good painting, he tells them to look at their work with p________ and happiness. “P________ we should go to another art show together s________,” he often says with a warm smile. His students all agree that Mr. Chen is not only a great artist but also a wonderful teacher. They hope to follow in his footsteps one day.
(1). e________ (2). t________ (3). d________ (4). u________ (5). p________
(6). s________ (7). p________ (8). p________ (9). p________ (10). s________
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Unit 6 The art of the brush 重点词汇核心考点精练
1. calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡrəfə(r)/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
My grandfather is a famous ________ (calligrapher). He has been practising ________ (calligraphy) for over forty years.
【答案】① calligrapher ② calligraphy
【解析】①主语表人(书法家)用calligrapher;②practise后接名词calligraphy表示书法艺术本身,注意与calligrapher区分。
(2)单项选择
Many famous ________ from ancient China ________ still admired for their beautiful works today.
A. calligraphy; is B. calligraphers; are
C. calligraphers; is D. calligraphy; are
2. date back
【答案】B
【解析】from ancient China修饰复数“书法家们”用calligraphers;复数主语谓语用are。A和D中calligraphy不可数不是复数,C主谓不一致。
(1)单项选择
This ancient temple ________ over 800 years, and its history ________ the Song Dynasty.
A. dates back; dates back to B. dates back to; dates back
C. dates back to; dates back to D. dates back; dates back
【答案】A
【解析】date back + 时间段(800 years不加to);date back to + 具体时间点(the Song Dynasty加to)。C为强干扰项,让考生误以为都加to。
(2)任务型转换
原文:The history of the inkstick dates back to the Han Dynasty.
题干:The history of the inkstick ________ the Han Dynasty.
【答案】dates from
【解析】date back to与date from为同义短语,都可表示“追溯到”,常用于同义句型转换。
3. bottled /ˈbɒtld/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
These drinks ________ (bottle) in the factory and are sold as ________ (bottle) products around the world.
【答案】① are bottled ② bottled
【解析】①“被装瓶”用被动语态are bottled;②bottled作形容词修饰products表示“瓶装产品”。
4. calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/
(1)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) She has been practising c________ for three years and her handwriting is very beautiful.
2) Many famous c________ from ancient times created wonderful works of art.
3) He showed great interest in the art of c________ after visiting the museum.
【答案】① calligraphy ② calligraphers ③ calligraphy
【解析】①practise后接calligraphy(书法);②famous c________ from ancient times指古代书法家们,用复数calligraphers;③the art of c________指书法艺术,用calligraphy。一词双考:名词本身 + 派生词变形。
(2)任务型转换
原文:She is learning the art of beautiful handwriting every weekend.
题干:She is learning ________ every weekend.
【答案】calligraphy
【解析】calligraphy意为“书法”,即the art of beautiful handwriting。考查同义词转换能力。
5. tip /tɪp/
(1)单项选择
When writing with a brush, you should hold it near the ________. My teacher also gave me several useful ________ on how to improve my strokes.
A. tip; tip B. top; tips
C. tip; tips D. top; tip
【答案】C
【解析】①the tip of the brush意为“笔尖”;②several后接复数tips意为“多条建议”。B和D中top意为“顶部”,与文意不符。
(2)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) He carefully touched the painting with the t________ of his finger.
2) The waiter received a large t________ for his excellent service at the restaurant.
3) The name of the song was on the t________ of his tongue, but he just could not remember it.
【答案】① tip ② tip ③ tip
【解析】①tip意为“指尖”;②tip意为“小费”;③on the tip of one's tongue为固定搭配“话到嘴边”。一词多义,3句各有侧重。
6. final /ˈfaɪnl/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
After months of hard work, he ________ (final) passed the driving test. His basketball team also made it to the ________ (final) this year.
【答案】① finally ② finals
【解析】①副词finally修饰动词passed;②“决赛”用复数finals,比赛语境下final作名词常用复数。
(2)任务型转换
原文:This is my last decision, and I will not change my mind.
题干:This is my ________ decision, and I will not change my mind.
【答案】final
【解析】final和last同义都可表示“最终的”。final语气更强,强调不可更改的决定性。
7. stroke /strəʊk/
(1)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) He finished the last s________ of the Chinese character with great care.
2) My grandfather had a s________ last year and was sent to hospital immediately.
3) She swam with powerful s________ and won the race in the end.
【答案】① stroke ② stroke ③ strokes
【解析】①stroke意为“笔画”;②stroke意为“中风(突发疾病)”;③复数strokes意为“游泳划水动作”。一词多义加变形同考。
(2)单项选择
With just one ________ of his brush, the artist created a beautiful line. Learning different ________ is the key to writing Chinese characters well.
A. stroke; strokes B. line; strokes
C. stroke; lines D. line; lines
【答案】A
【解析】①one stroke意为“一笔”;②strokes特指书法中的“笔画”。B中line无笔触力度变化之义,C中lines含义太泛,D两个都错。
8. appear /əˈpɪə(r)/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
A rainbow ________ (appear) in the sky after the heavy rain. The beautiful ________ (appear) of the rainbow made all the children stop and stare.
【答案】① appeared ② appearance
【解析】①描述过去发生动作用过去式appeared;②the beautiful后接名词appearance(出现),注意拼写末尾为-ance非-ence。
(2)任务型转换
原文:She showed up at the door with a big smile on her face.
题干:She ________ at the door with a big smile on her face.
【答案】appeared
【解析】appear与show up同义,都可表示“出现”。需注意时态与原文过去时保持一致用appeared。
9. doorway /ˈdɔːweɪ/
(1)任务型转换
原文:My mother stood in the entrance of the room, waiting for me to finish my homework.
题干:My mother stood in the ________ of the room, waiting for me to finish my homework.
10. give it a try
【答案】doorway
【解析】doorway和entrance都可表示“门口、入口”,doorway特指门道通口,与课文in the doorway语境一致。
(1)单项选择
The maths problem looked very difficult, but my deskmate encouraged me to ________. To my surprise, I solved it in just five minutes.
A. give it a try B. give a try it C. try giving it D. try to give it
【答案】A
【解析】give it a try为固定短语“试一试”,it必须放在give和a try之间。B语序错误;C和D不符合搭话语境“鼓励去尝试”。
(2)任务型转换
原文:My teacher suggested that I make an attempt to write the Chinese character myself.
题干:My teacher suggested that I ________ it a try and write the Chinese character myself.
【答案】give
【解析】give it a try = make an attempt都表示“试一试”。give后接双宾语:it(间接宾语)+ a try(直接宾语)。
11. still /stɪl/
(1)单项选择
The classroom was ________, and all the students sat ________, waiting for the teacher to announce the exam results.
A. still; quietly B. quiet; still
C. quiet; quietly D. still; still
【答案】B
【解析】①quiet修饰classroom意为“安静无声”;②sit still为固定搭配“坐着不动”,still作形容词。A中quietly是副词不搭配sat的状态,C中quietly不能构成sit still语义,D中still修饰classroom不恰当(应为quiet)。
(2)任务型转换
原文:The boy sat motionless for ten minutes, completely lost in thought.
题干:The boy sat ________ for ten minutes, completely lost in thought.
【答案】still
【解析】still作形容词意为“静止的”,与motionless同义。sit still为常见固定搭配。
12. concentrate /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Learning calligraphy requires great ________ (concentrate). You need to ________ (concentrate) on every stroke you make on the paper.
【答案】① concentration ② concentrate
【解析】①great后接名词concentration(专注力);②need to后接动词原形concentrate,concentrate on为固定搭配表示“专注于”。
(2)任务型转换
原文:He focused on his studies and finally got a high score in the final exam.
题干:He ________ on his studies and finally got a high score in the final exam.
【答案】concentrated
【解析】concentrate on和focus on同义,都可表示“专注于”。注意过去时与原句focused保持一致用concentrated。
13. pleasure /ˈpleʒə(r)/
(1)单项选择
My sister takes pleasure in ________ pictures of animals, and she is ________ with her progress.
A. drawing; pleased B. to draw; pleased
C. drawing; pleasant D. drawing; pleasure
【答案】A
【解析】take pleasure in后接动名词drawing(in是介词,后接名词或动名词);be pleased with表示感到满意,pleased修饰人。
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
The teacher was ________ (please) with my progress and gave me a ________ (please) smile. Reading gives me great ________ (please).
【答案】pleased, pleasant, pleasure
【解析】pleased修饰人(感到高兴的),pleasant修饰物(令人愉快的),pleasure是名词(快乐)。
14. undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/
(1)任务型转换
原文:He is undoubtedly the best student in our class.
题干:He is ________ the best student in our class.
【答案】certainly
【解析】undoubtedly = certainly(无疑地),同义副词转换,也可替换为without doubt。
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
There is no ________ (doubt) that she is the best player. Some people were ________ (doubt) at first, but she ________ (doubt) proved them wrong.
【答案】doubt, doubtful, undoubtedly
【解析】no doubt中doubt为名词(怀疑),doubtful为形容词(可疑的),undoubtedly为副词(无疑地)。
15. character /ˈkærəktə(r)/
(1)任务型转换
原文:People wrote this poem in Chinese characters thousands of years ago.
题干:This poem ________ in Chinese characters thousands of years ago.
【答案】was written
【解析】主动语态变被动语态,一般过去时被动结构为was/were + 过去分词written。
(2)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) Calligraphy is an artistic form of Chinese c________.
2) The main c________ in the novel is a young boy with a strong will.
3) What impressed me most was his strong c________ — he never gives up.
【答案】1) characters 2) character 3) character
【解析】character一词多义:汉字(此处用复数characters)、人物/角色、性格,需根据语境判断含义。
16. artistic /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/
(1)单项选择
Calligraphy is ________ artistic form of Chinese characters, and the artists express their thoughts ________.
A. an; in an artistic way B. the; with artistic way
C. /; in artistic way D. an; by artistic way
【答案】A
【解析】an artistic form(一种艺术形式)用不定冠词an;in an artistic way(以艺术的方式)是固定搭配,way前用介词in。
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Many great ________ (art) create ________ (art) works. They express their ideas through ________ (art).
【答案】artists, artistic, art
【解析】artists是名词(艺术家,复数),artistic是形容词(艺术的),art是名词(艺术)。
17. characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
(1)单项选择
Kindness is one of her best ________, and her smile is her most beautiful ________.
A. characteristics; features B. characteristics; characteristics
C. features; characteristics D. features; features
【答案】A
【解析】kindness是内在典型特征用characteristics,smile是外在显眼特征用feature,二者侧重点不同。
18. breath /breθ/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Close your eyes, take a slow ________ (breath), and try to ________ (breath) deeply. Everyone held their ________ (breath) as the results were announced.
【答案】breath, breathe, breath
【解析】breath是名词(呼吸的空气),breathe是动词(呼吸),hold one's breath(屏住呼吸)中breath为名词。
(2)单项选择
After running 800 metres, I was completely ________. I had to stop and ________.
A. out of breath; catch my breath B. hold my breath; take a deep breath
C. out of breath; hold my breath D. catch my breath; out of breath
19. slow down
【答案】A
【解析】out of breath(上气不接下气)描述跑步后的状态,catch one's breath(喘口气)表示停下来恢复正常呼吸。
(1)任务型转换
原文:The car reduced speed at the crossing.
题干:The car ________ at the crossing.
【答案】slowed down
【解析】slow down = reduce speed(减速),同义短语转换。
(2)单项选择
The car ________ at the traffic light and then ________ when it turned green.
A. slowed down; sped up B. speeded up; slowed down
C. slowed down; slowed down D. sped up; sped up
【答案】A
【解析】红灯时减速slow down,绿灯时加速speed up,考查反义短语对比。
20. pressure /ˈpreʃə(r)/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Many students feel under ________ (press) before exams. My parents never put too much ________ (press) on me. Just ________ (press) the button and the door will open.
【答案】pressure, pressure, press
【解析】under pressure(承受压力)和put pressure on(施压)中pressure为名词,press为动词(按,压)。
(2)单项选择
She works well ________ and never panics. Her parents never ________ her.
A. under pressure; put pressure on B. in pressure; put pressure to
C. under pressure; put pressure to D. in pressure; put pressure on
【答案】A
【解析】under pressure(承受压力)是固定搭配,介词用under不用in;put pressure on sb(给某人施压)是固定搭配。
21. pride /praɪd/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
She showed her painting to her parents with ________ (proud). They were very ________ (proud) of her. She is the ________ (proud) of our class.
【答案】pride, proud, pride
【解析】with pride(自豪地)中pride为名词,be proud of(感到自豪)中proud为形容词,be the pride of(是……的骄傲)中pride为名词。
(2)任务型转换
原文:Our teachers take pride in the success of every student.
题干:Our teachers ________ the success of every student.
【答案】are proud of
【解析】take pride in = be proud of(以……为傲),名词短语转形容词短语,注意be动词和形容词proud。
22. beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪfli/
(1)单项选择
The cake was ________ decorated and it tasted very ________.
A. beautiful; good B. beautifully; good
C. beautifully; well D. beautiful; well
【答案】B
【解析】beautifully修饰动词decorated(副词),taste是感官系动词后接形容词good作表语,不能用副词well。
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
The garden was ________ (beautiful) designed by the students. The ________ (beautiful) flowers attracted many visitors. She sings ________ (beautiful) and everyone was moved.
【答案】beautifully, beautiful, beautifully
【解析】beautifully修饰动词designed和sings(副词),beautiful修饰名词flowers(形容词)。
23. technique /tekˈniːk/
(1)单项选择
The teacher showed us several ________ for solving this kind of problem. Speaking English well is a ________ that takes years to develop.
A. techniques; skill B. skills; technique
C. techniques; technique D. skills; skill
【答案】A
【解析】technique指具体方法和技巧(可数,用复数techniques),skill指综合能力(此处用单数),语境不同选词不同。
24. unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪliə(r)/
(1)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
The ancient painting style is ________ (familiar) to most young people today, and I am also ________ (familiar) with the techniques used by those artists.
【答案】unfamiliar; unfamiliar
【解析】考查否定前缀un-和介词搭配:be unfamiliar to sb主语是事物(绘画风格),be unfamiliar with sth主语是人(我对技巧不熟悉)。
(2)单项选择
The ancient art forms were ________ to most visitors, but a few scholars were invited to observe them ________ during the special exhibition.
A. unfamiliar; up close B. unfamiliar; closely
C. strange; closely D. unfamiliar with; up close
【答案】A
【解析】be unfamiliar to sb对某人来说不熟悉;up close近距离地(强调物理位置的接近)。closely意为仔细地,侧重注意力的集中程度而非位置;D中unfamiliar with语法错误(主语是事物不能接with)。
25. basket /ˈbɑːskɪt/
(1)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) My grandmother put the fresh vegetables in a b________ and carried it to the kitchen.
2) You cannot play b________ here — the gym is closed for cleaning.
3) Please throw the used paper into the waste b________ over there.
【答案】1) basket 2) basketball 3) basket
【解析】考查basket的三个不同用法:篮子(basket)、篮球(合成词basketball)、废纸篓(固定搭配waste basket)。
26. general /ˈdʒenrəl/
(1)任务型转换
原文:On the whole, students in our school take part in after-school activities.
题干:Students in our school, ________, take part in after-school activities.
【答案】in general
【解析】on the whole与in general同义转换,均表示大体上说、总的来说。in general相当于generally,可放在句中充当插入语。
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
________ (general) speaking, the ________ (general) manager of a company should have a clear understanding of every department.
【答案】Generally; general
【解析】Generally speaking是固定短语一般来说;general manager是固定搭配总经理,general作形容词修饰名词manager。
27. brushwork /ˈbrʌʃwɜːk/
(1)任务型转换
原文:The artist's painting style is so smooth that you can hardly see any lines.
题干:The artist's ________ is so smooth that you can hardly see any lines.
【答案】brushwork
【解析】brushwork与painting style在描述画作笔法时可互换,均表示画法、笔触。brushwork由brush+work复合而成。
28. similarity /ˌsɪməˈlærəti/
(1)任务型转换
原文:There is a great similarity between the two buildings in form.
题干:The two buildings are very ________ in form.
【答案】similar
【解析】There is a similarity between A and B = A and B are similar,名词similarity与形容词similar的同义句型转换。
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
These two poems are quite ________ (similarity). Can you point out one ________ (similarity) between them and one obvious ________ (different)?
【答案】similar; similarity; difference
【解析】第一空形容词similar作表语(quite similar非常相似);第二空名词similarity(one similarity一个相似点);第三空反义词difference(one difference一个不同点)。
29. present /prɪˈzent/
(1)单项选择
The young scientist will ________ his new discovery at the ________, which will be held in the main hall tomorrow.
A. present; presentation B. present; present
C. presentation; presentation D. presenting; presentation
【答案】A
【解析】will后接动词原形present展示、呈现;at the presentation在展示会上。B中第二个present作名词意为礼物,语义不通;C/D中presentation/presenting不能直接作谓语动词。
(2)任务型转换
原文:The artist showed his latest work to the public yesterday.
题干:The artist ________ his latest work to the public yesterday.
【答案】presented
【解析】present作动词展示与show同义。由yesterday可知为过去时,故用presented。
30. perhaps /pəˈhæps/
(1)任务型转换
原文:Maybe you should ask the teacher to explain the topic again.
题干:________ you should ask the teacher to explain the topic again.
【答案】Perhaps
【解析】perhaps与maybe同义,都表示也许、或许,常用于委婉建议句首。perhaps更偏英式用法。
31. sometime /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
(1)首字母填空
根据句意及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
1) Let's meet up s________ next week — I'll give you a call then.
2) She s________ goes to the library after school to do her homework.
3) It took her s________ to finish reading the whole novel.
【答案】1) sometime 2) sometimes 3) some time
【解析】考查sometime/sometimes/some time辨析:sometime在某时(不确定的时间点),sometimes有时(频率副词),some time一段时间。
(2)单项选择
I plan to visit the art museum ________ next month. ________, I go there with my friends and we spend ________ looking at the paintings.
A. sometime; Sometimes; some time B. sometimes; Sometime; some time
C. some time; Sometimes; sometime D. sometime; Some time; sometimes
【答案】A
【解析】sometime在某时(不确定的时间点)修饰visit;Sometimes有时(频率副词,大写在句首)修饰go;some time一段时间(名词短语)作spend的宾语。三者是中考必考辨析。
32. expert /ˈekspɜːt/
(1)任务型转换
原文:Mr. Li is a master in traditional Chinese painting.
题干:Mr. Li is an ________ in traditional Chinese painting.
【答案】expert
【解析】expert与master同义,均表示专家、大师。a master in = an expert in,注意冠词a变为an。
(2)单词填空
用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Mr. Zhang is an ________ (expert) at fixing old clocks, and he is ________ (expert) enough to solve almost any kind of problem.
33. a great deal
【答案】expert; expert
【解析】第一空expert作名词专家(an expert at在某方面擅长的专家);第二空expert作形容词熟练的(be expert enough足够熟练)。同一词汇不同词性。
(1)单项选择
He spent ________ time preparing for the competition, and his hard work helped him ________.
A. a great deal of; a great deal B. a great deal; a great deal of
C. a great deal of; a great deal of D. a great deal; a great deal
【答案】A
【解析】a great deal of + 不可数名词time大量的时间;a great deal修饰动词helped极大地帮助了。注意of只能接名词不能接不定式。
(2)单项选择
We still have ________ to learn from this experience, and it has given us ________ useful information.
A. a great deal; a great deal of B. a great deal of; a great deal
C. a great deal; a great deal D. a great deal of; a great deal of
【答案】A
【解析】第一空a great deal作名词短语相当于much(have much to learn有很多东西要学);第二空a great deal of修饰不可数名词information大量的信息。B中of后不能接to learn。
考点补充练习
一、综合单词填空
1. Many famous ______ from the Tang and Song dynasties created works that are still admired by people all over the world today.
【答案】calligraphers
许多来自唐宋时期的著名书法家创作的作品至今仍受到全世界人们的赞赏。考点/解析:考查calligrapher的复数形式。主语Many famous提示需用可数名词复数,句意指多位来自唐宋时期的书法家。
2. The factory ______ over twenty thousand drinks every day before they are shipped to supermarkets across the country.
【答案】bottles
这家工厂每天把超过两万瓶饮料装瓶,然后才运往全国各地的超市。考点/解析:考查bottle作动词的用法,意为“把……装入瓶中”。主语The factory为第三人称单数,需用bottles。注意与形容词bottled(瓶装的)区分。
3. Many people confuse _______ with ordinary handwriting, but the former is an artistic form of expression that requires years of dedicated practice to truly master.
【答案】calligraphy
许多人把书法与普通手写混为一谈,但前者是一种需要多年专注练习才能真正掌握的艺术表达形式。考点/解析:考查calligraphy(不可数名词)的拼写和语境识别。注意与calligrapher(书法家,指人)的区分,confuse A with B搭配要求A为名词。
4. My art teacher shared several practical ______ on how to make each brush stroke look smooth, natural, and full of energy.
【答案】tips
我的美术老师分享了几个关于如何让每一笔看起来流畅、自然且充满活力的实用建议,诀窍。考点/解析:考查tip的一词多义。本单元核心义项为“尖端”,此处考查次要义项“建议”。several提示用复数tips。需要根据hint判断出是用“建议”义而非“尖端”义。
5. After practising calligraphy for three hours every day over an entire year, she ______ won the gold medal in the national youth art competition.
【答案】finally
在整整一年里每天练习三小时书法之后,她最终地在全国青少年艺术比赛中赢得了金牌。考点/解析:考查final → finally的形容词变副词。修饰动词won需用副词形式,在句中作状语。注意final作形容词(最终的)和作名词(决赛)的区分。
6. Unlike the 26 letters of the English alphabet, each Chinese character is made up of different ______, and you must learn to write each one with precision and care.
【答案】strokes
与英语字母表的26个字母不同,每个汉字由不同的笔画组成,你必须学会精确而细致地书写每一个。考点/解析:考查stroke的复数形式。different提示需用复数strokes。同时考查对汉字笔画(stroke)与英文字母(letter)这一文化差异的理解。
7. She had been practising her calligraphy in silence for nearly two hours when her little brother suddenly ______ at the door, asking her to play outside.
【答案】appeared
她已经安静地练习了近两个小时的书法,这时她的弟弟突然出现在门口,喊她出去玩。考点/解析:考查appear的时态变化。had been practising为过去完成进行时,when从句的动作发生在过去,appear需用过去式appeared。
8. The old temple has several grand ______ leading to different halls, each one decorated with traditional carvings and red lanterns.
【答案】doorways
这座古庙有好几个通往不同大殿的宏伟门口,每个都装饰着传统雕刻和红灯笼。考点/解析:考查doorway的复数。several提示需用复数。doorway是复合词(door + way),字面意为“门的通道”,即门口、门道。
9. The surface of the lake was so perfectly ______ in the early morning that it reflected the surrounding mountains like a flawless mirror, without a single ripple.
【答案】still
清晨的湖面如此静止的,像一面无瑕的镜子倒映着周围的群山,没有一丝涟漪。考点/解析:考查still作形容词(静止的、平静的)的用法。was后接形容词作表语。本单元语境下still为形容词“静止的”,需与常见副词义项(仍然)区分,是中考必考一词多义。
10. With her mind deeply ______ on finishing the final stroke of the character, she did not even notice that her mother had been standing behind her for several minutes.
【答案】concentrated
她全神贯注地集中注意力的在完成这个字的最后一笔上,甚至没有注意到母亲已经在背后站了好几分钟。考点/解析:考查concentrate的过去分词作形容词,用于with + n. + done的独立主格结构,表示伴随状态。注意与concentrate on doing sth的动词搭配相呼应。
11. My grandfather never seems to grow tired — he takes great ______ in passing down his knowledge of traditional ink-making to each new generation of students.
【答案】pleasure
我的祖父似乎从不疲倦——他以向每一代新生传授传统制墨知识为极大的乐趣,快乐。考点/解析:考查固定搭配take pleasure in doing sth(以……为乐)。注意pleasure在本短语中保持不变,satisfaction在口语中常用替换。
12. Regular practice of calligraphy has ______ improved not only my handwriting but also my ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
【答案】undoubtedly
规律的书法练习毫无疑问地不仅改善了我的书写,还提高了我面对压力时保持冷静和专注的能力。考点/解析:考查undoubtedly的拼写和用法。构词法:un-(否定前缀)+ doubt(怀疑)+ -ed + -ly(副词后缀)。修饰动词improved需用副词。注意语气比certainly更强。
13. The two main ______ in this award-winning historical novel are both young calligraphers who travel across the country to learn from different masters.
【答案】characters
这部获奖历史小说中的两位主要人物,角色都是年轻的书法家,他们游历全国向不同的名家学习。考点/解析:考查character的一词多义和复数形式。本单元核心义项为“文字(汉字)”,此处考查次要义项“人物、角色”。two main提示需用复数characters。
14. The exhibition was ______ designed — every painting, every scroll, and every calligraphy piece was carefully positioned to guide visitors through a visual journey through art history.
【答案】artistically
这场展览经过艺术地设计——每幅画、每幅卷轴和每件书法作品都被精心布置,带领参观者穿越艺术史展开一场视觉之旅。考点/解析:考查artistic → artistically的形容词变副词。修饰动词designed需用副词形式。构词法:art → artist → artistic → artistically,注意-ic结尾的形容词变副词需加-ally而非简单加-ly。
15. Each of the five major calligraphy styles has its own unique ______ — from the bold, powerful strokes of seal script to the free-flowing lines of cursive script.
【答案】characteristics
五大书法风格中的每一种都有自己独特的特征——从篆书刚劲有力的笔画到草书自由流畅的线条。考点/解析:考查characteristic的复数形式。its own提示虽用单数代词,但实际描述多个特征,用复数characteristics。注意与近义词feature(外在特点)的辨析。
16. Before stepping onto the brightly lit stage for the speech competition, she closed her eyes tightly, took a slow, deep ______, and tried to calm her racing heart.
【答案】breath
走上灯光明亮的演讲比赛舞台之前,她紧紧闭上眼睛,慢慢地深吸了一口呼吸,试图让加速的心跳平静下来。考点/解析:考查固定搭配take a deep breath(深呼吸)。注意breath(名词,th清音)与breathe(动词,the浊音)的拼写和发音区分,是中考高频易错点。
17. Even the most experienced calligrapher sometimes feels ______ tremendous ______ when creating a piece that will be displayed at a national exhibition.
【答案】under; pressure
即使是经验最丰富的书法家,在创作将要在国家级展览上展出的作品时,有时也会承受巨大的承受着巨大的压力。考点/解析:考查固定搭配under pressure(承受压力)。under在此为介词表示“在……状态之下”,类似under control、under discussion等结构。注意与stress的辨析。
18. My parents are incredibly ______ of every small improvement I make in my studies — they always find a reason to celebrate and encourage me to keep going.
【答案】proud
我的父母对我学习上的每一次小小的进步都无比自豪的——他们总能找到理由庆祝并鼓励我继续前进。考点/解析:考查pride → proud的名-形转换。be proud of = take pride in,是中考最重要的句型转换考点之一。注意proud为形容词需与系动词连用。
19. Even though my grandmother is nearly eighty years old, she still writes every Chinese character so ______ that her work is often mistaken for a professional calligrapher's.
【答案】beautifully
尽管我的祖母已年近八十,她仍然把每个汉字写得如此漂亮地,优美地,以至于她的作品常常被误认为是专业书法家所写。考点/解析:考查beautiful → beautifully的形容词变副词。修饰动词writes需用副词形式。注意beautiful变为beautifully时保留原形再加-ly,是基础但常拼错。
20. The master calligrapher spent the entire morning demonstrating several advanced ______ for controlling the pressure of the brush and the thickness of each stroke.
【答案】techniques
这位书法大师花了整整一个上午来演示几种控制毛笔压力和笔画粗细的高级技巧,技法。考点/解析:考查technique的复数形式。several提示需用复数。注意technique(可数,具体的技法)与skill(可数/不可数,综合能力)的辨析——前者强调具体方法,后者强调整体能力。
21. These modern painting tools are completely ______ to me — I have been using traditional brushes for thirty years and I have never seen anything like this before.
【答案】unfamiliar
这些现代绘画工具对我来说完全不熟悉的——我用了三十年的传统毛笔,之前从未见过这样的东西。考点/解析:考查固定搭配be unfamiliar to sb(对某人来说不熟悉)。重要考点:主语是不熟悉的事物,to后接感到陌生的人。与be unfamiliar with sth(主语是人不熟悉某物)必须区分。
22. At the harvest festival, the villagers brought several large ______ filled with freshly picked apples, oranges, and grapes from the surrounding orchards.
【答案】baskets
在丰收节上,村民们带来了几个装满了从周围果园新鲜采摘的苹果、橘子和葡萄的大篮。考点/解析:考查basket的复数。several提示需用复数baskets。考点延伸:a basket of为常见量词结构(a basket of fruit),其复数形式为baskets of。
23. ______ speaking, students who practise calligraphy on a regular basis tend to develop stronger concentration skills and more disciplined study habits than those who do not.
【答案】Generally
一般地,通常来说来说,经常练习书法的学生往往比不练习的学生培养出更强的专注力和更自律的学习习惯。考点/解析:考查general → generally的形容词变副词。Generally speaking是议论文和说明文中最常用的开头短语之一。注意generaly虽从general变化,但去掉了a(general → generally不是generaly)。
24. The artist's fine and tidy ______ reveals not only technical skill but also decades of disciplined practice and a profound understanding of traditional Chinese aesthetics.
【答案】brushwork
这位艺术家精细整洁的画法,笔触不仅展现了技巧功底,更体现了数十年的自律练习和对中国传统美学的深刻理解。考点/解析:考查复合词brushwork(brush + work,字面意为“画笔功夫”)。fine and tidy brushwork直接源自课本原句。brushwork为不可数名词。
25. Despite coming from completely different cultural backgrounds, Chinese and Arabic calligraphy share some surprising ______ in their emphasis on rhythm, flow, and visual balance.
【答案】similarities
尽管来自完全不同的文化背景,中国书法和阿拉伯书法在强调节奏、流动和视觉平衡方面却有一些令人惊讶的相似之处。考点/解析:考查similarity的复数。some + 可数名词复数提示需用similarities。注意similar → similarity的构词法(形容词加-ity变名词)。
26. At last month's school art festival, our group ______ a fascinating documentary about the four treasures of Chinese study — the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
【答案】presented
在上个月的学校艺术节上,我们小组展示,呈现了一部关于文房四宝——笔、墨、纸、砚的精彩纪录片。考点/解析:考查present作动词的时态变化。last month's提示过去时,需用过去式presented。注意读音变化:present作动词读/prɪˈzent/,名词(礼物)读/ˈpreznt/。
27. ______ calligraphy is not just about writing beautiful characters — it is also a way to train the mind, develop patience, and connect with thousands of years of culture.
【答案】Perhaps
也许,可能书法不仅仅是写出漂亮的汉字——它也是一种锻炼心智、培养耐心和连接数千年文化的方式。考点/解析:考查perhaps放在句首表达委婉推测的用法,常用逗号与主句隔开。注意perhaps与maybe的近义辨析(perhaps偏英式正式,maybe偏美式口语)。
28. Let us visit the National Art Museum together ______ during the summer holiday — I have heard they have a wonderful new exhibition on traditional Chinese painting.
【答案】sometime
让我们暑假在某时一起去参观国家美术馆吧——我听说那里有一个关于中国传统绘画的精彩新展览。考点/解析:考查sometime vs sometimes vs some time的辨析——这是中考三大“some-混淆词”考点之一。sometime(某时,不确定的时间点)≠ sometimes(有时,频率副词)≠ some time(一段时间)。
29. The museum invited several world-renowned ______ on Chinese painting and calligraphy to judge the final round of the national youth art competition.
【答案】experts
博物馆邀请了几位世界知名的中国书画专家来担任全国青少年艺术比赛最后一轮的评委。考点/解析:考查expert的复数形式。several提示需用复数experts。注意常用搭配:an expert at/in(某方面的专家),其中at强调技能,in强调领域。
30. This ancient calligraphy tradition ______ ______ over two thousand years, surviving wars, dynasties, and cultural changes to become a timeless art form.
【答案】dates; back
这一古老的书法传统追溯到两千多年,历经战争、朝代更迭和文化变迁,成为了一种永恒的艺术形式。考点/解析:考查固定短语date back的用法。主语tradition为第三人称单数,date需变为dates。date back + 时间段(不加to),表示“有……年历史”。注意与date back to + 具体时间点(如the Han Dynasty)的区分。
31. I had never even held a calligraphy brush before, but when my best friend invited me to join the school club, I thought — why not ______ ______ ______ ______?
【答案】give; it; a; try
我之前甚至从来没有拿过毛笔,但是当我最好的朋友邀请我加入学校社团时,我想——为什么不试一试呢?;考点/解析:考查固定短语give it a try的完整结构。四个单词构成短语,每个词一个空。give it a try = have a try = make an attempt,表示“尝试做某事”。why not后接动词原形。
32. As the car approached the school crossing, the careful driver ______ ______ to less than twenty kilometres per hour, making sure it was safe for students to cross.
【答案】slowed; down
当汽车接近学校路口时,这位细心的司机将速度减速,放慢到了每小时二十公里以下,确保学生们可以安全过马路。考点/解析:考查短语slow down的过去式。句子描述过去的事件,slow需变过去式slowed,形成slowed down。slow down的反义短语是speed up(加速)。注意宾语可放中间(slow the car down)或后面(slow down the car)。
33. Through decades of travelling, reading, and learning from masters across China, he has gained ______ ______ ______ of knowledge about different regional calligraphy styles.
【答案】a; great; deal
通过几十年来游历各地、博览群书、向全国各地的大师学习,他积累了大量的关于各地区不同书法风格的知识。考点/解析:考查固定短语a great deal of + 不可数名词(knowledge)。三个单词构成短语。a great deal of只能修饰不可数名词,不能修饰可数名词(可数用a great many或a large number of)。
34. To become a true master ______, one must not only study the basic ______ of brushwork but also deeply understand the philosophy and culture behind this ancient art.
【答案】calligrapher; techniques
要成为一名真正的书法家;技巧,技法,不仅要学习基本的笔法书法家;技巧,技法,还要深刻理解这门古老艺术背后的哲学与文化。考点/解析:综合考查calligrapher(书法家,指人)和techniques(技巧,复数)的语境使用。a master后接可数名词单数表现身份;the basic后接复数表示多种基础技法。
35. Writing a flawless character requires not just a steady hand but also deep ______ — without it, even the simplest stroke can easily go wrong under a moment of distraction.
【答案】concentration
写出一个完美的字不仅需要稳健的手,还需要高度的专注力——没有它,即使最简单的笔画也可能在一次分心中出错。考点/解析:考查concentrate → concentration的动词变名词。主语缺少不可数名词作宾语,deep修饰名词。注意concentrate on与concentration on的动词-名词搭配变化。
36. The old calligrapher had suffered a severe ______ the year before, which temporarily paralysed his right hand — but through months of painful practice, he taught himself to write with his left hand.
【答案】stroke
这位老书法家前一年患过一次严重的中风,导致右手暂时瘫痪——但经过数月艰苦的练习,他学会了用左手写字。考点/解析:考查stroke的一词多义。本单元核心义项为“笔画”,此处考查医学义项“中风”(suffer a stroke)。中考需要学生根据语境准确判断stroke的具体含义。
37. After enjoying an excellent meal at the restaurant, the family left a generous ______ for the young waiter who had served them with such warmth and attention throughout the evening.
【答案】tip
在餐厅享用完美味佳肴后,这家人为那位一整晚热情周到服务他们的年轻服务员留下了一笔慷慨的小费。考点/解析:考查tip的第三个重要义项“小费”。leave a tip为固定搭配表示“给小费”。tip的三义辨析:尖端(the tip of the brush)→ 建议(useful tips)→ 小费(leave a tip)。中考需要学生灵活判断。
38. The most memorable ______ in the novel is not the hero but the quiet, patient calligraphy teacher who changes the lives of those around him with simple words of wisdom.
【答案】character
小说中最令人难忘的人物,角色不是主角,而是那位安静耐心的书法老师,他用简单的智慧之言改变了身边人的生活。考点/解析:考查character的多义辨析。本单元语境为“文字”(Chinese characters),此处考查“人物、角色”义项。the most memorable提示后接单数名词。
39. A well-______ piece of work, whether it is a painting or a calligraphy scroll, always leaves a lasting impression on those who take the time to truly appreciate it.
【答案】presented
一件被精心展示的,呈现的的作品,无论是画作还是书法卷轴,总会给那些花时间真正欣赏它的人留下持久的印象。考点/解析:考查present的过去分词作形容词,用于well-presented复合形容词结构,意为“展示得好的”。注意present作动词、名词、形容词时读音和含义均不同——中考高阶考点。
40. During the earthquake drill, all the students had to lie completely ______ under their desks for a full two minutes without making a single sound or movement.
【答案】still
在地震演习中,所有学生必须在课桌下保持完全静止的,��整两分钟不发出任何声音或做出任何动作。考点/解析:考查lie + adj.结构(lie still = 躺着不动)。still作形容词“静止的”,描述主语的状态。注意与副词用法“仍然”的致命区分——本句是形容词表状态,副词“仍然”无法接在lie后表示“仍然躺着”。
41. Feeling increasingly ______ by both schoolwork and the expectations of everyone around her, she turned to calligraphy as a peaceful escape from the noise of the outside world.
【答案】pressured
越来越感到被学业和周围所有人的期望感到有压力的的她,将书法作为从外界喧嚣中寻求宁静的避风港。考点/解析:考查pressured作形容词“感到有压力的”,由动词pressurize的过去分词演变(也可视为pressure的派生)。feel后接形容词表主语感受。注意与under pressure(短语)的用法差异。
42. No matter how small the progress may seem, he always takes genuine ______ in every tiny step forward — for he believes that even the longest journey begins with a single step.
【答案】pride
无论进步看起来多么微小,他总是对每一次小小的前进都怀有真诚的自豪,骄傲——因为他相信,即使最漫长的旅程也始于第一步。考点/解析:考查固定搭配take pride in(以……为傲)。与第18题(be proud of)形成名-形容换对照。pride为不可数名词,在此固定短语中不加冠词。注意pride也含贬义“傲慢”,需根据语境判断感情色彩。
43. After running four laps around the track in the summer heat, I was so completely out of ______ that I had to sit on the grass for several minutes before I could even speak.
【答案】breath
在夏日的酷热中绕着跑道跑了四圈之后,我完全喘不过呼吸,气,不得不在草地上坐了好几分钟才能开口说话。考点/解析:考查固定搭配out of breath(上气不接下气、喘不过气来)。breath为名词不变,考点在于识别这一固定短语。注意与catch one's breath(喘口气)和hold one's breath(屏住呼吸)的多短语辨析。
44. While many young painters eagerly focus on developing their own creative ______ to stand out, the old master firmly believes that a solid ______ in basic brushwork is far more valuable than any trendy innovation.
【答案】techniques; technique
虽然许多年轻画家热衷于发展自己创意技巧以求脱颖而出,但老大师坚信扎实的基础笔法技巧远比任何时髦的创新更有价值。考点/解析:考查technique的单复数综合运用。第一个空their own creative后用复数techniques(多种创意技巧);第二个空a solid后用单数technique(基础技法这一概念)。需要精确理解数量的不同要求——难度极高。
45. I was certain I had placed my favourite brush right here on the desk, but it had mysteriously ______ without a trace — as if it had simply been swallowed by thin air.
【答案】disappeared
我明明记得把我最喜欢的毛笔就放在了这张桌子上,但它却神秘地消失了,不留一丝痕迹——仿佛被空气吞噬了一样。考点/解析:考查appear的反义词disappear。had + done构成过去完成时,需写disappeared。重要构词法考点:否定前缀dis-可构成反义词(appear → disappear, agree → disagree, like → dislike)。
46. After winning every single match in the season, our school's basketball team is now preparing for the national ______, which will be held in the capital next month.
【答案】finals
在赢得了本赛季的每一场比赛后,我们学校的篮球队现在正在为国家决赛做准备,比赛将于下个月在首都举行。考点/解析:考查final作名词“决赛”的用法。final在此为可数名词,常用复数finals表示(各类)决赛。注意与形容词用法(最终的)的区分:the final match = the finals,表达不同但含义相似。
47. Having spent over forty years studying and teaching Chinese art history, Professor Wang is now ______ at identifying the exact dynasty and region of any ancient painting simply by examining its brushwork.
【答案】expert
王教授花了四十多年研究和教授中国艺术史,如今他仅凭观察笔触就能十分擅长的,内行的地识别出任何一幅古画的准确朝代和地区。考点/解析:考查expert作形容词的特殊用法。be expert at (doing) sth = be highly skilled at,语气远强于be good at,强调专业水准。注意expert作为形容词与名词同形。
48. This unique folk craft tradition ______ ______ over six hundred years, carrying within it the wisdom, stories, and spirit of countless generations of ordinary people.
【答案】dates; back
这一独特的民间工艺传统追溯到六百多年,承载着无数代普通民众的智慧、故事和精神。考点/解析:考查date back的词组用法。主语tradition为单数,date需变为dates。date back直接加时间段(不加to),表示“有……年历史”。对比:date back to + 具体时间点(如the Ming Dynasty)。
49. ______ speaking, the longer and more consistently you practise calligraphy, the more noticeable your improvement becomes — but quality of practice always matters far more than sheer quantity.
【答案】Generally
一般地,通常来说来说,你练习书法的时间越长、越有规律,你的进步就越明显——但练习的质量总是比单纯的数量重要得多。考点/解析:考查general → generally的形容词变副词,句首作状语。注意拼写陷阱:general变为generally时去掉a再加ly,不是generaly。与in general(介词短语,可放句首/中/末)互换。
50. There is an undeniable ______ between the way she holds the brush and the way her grandfather once did — they share not only technical ______ but also a deep artistic spirit that runs through generations.
【答案】similarity; similarities
她握笔的方式与祖父当年握笔的方式之间有着不可否认的相似性;相似之处——他们不仅拥有技法上的相似性;相似之处,更拥有一种穿越世代传承的深刻艺术精神。考点/解析:考查similarity的单复数综合辨析。第一个空an undeniable后用单数similarity(指“一种相似性”);第二个空they share后用复数similarities(指“多种相似之处”)。需要从冠词an和动词share的搭配中判断数的一致性——综合难度极高。
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Passage 1: The Final Stroke
My grandfather is a (1) who has practised the art of writing beautifully with a brush for over forty years. Every morning, he sits at his desk and prepares his tools. He says that (2) is not just about writing — it is a way to express one's inner feelings.
I love watching him work. I sit quietly as the (3) of his brush meets the paper. Each movement is slow and careful. He told me that every Chinese character is made up of different (4) , and each one must be done with full attention.
'Don't rush,' he always says. 'The (5) stroke is the most important one. It shows whether you have truly put your heart into the work.'
People usually buy bottled ink now, but my grandfather still grinds his own inkstone. He says the tradition dates back thousands of years, and he wants to keep it alive.
(1) A. calligrapher B. painter
C. photographer D. musician
(2) A. painting B. calligraphy C. drawing D. carving
(3) A. top B. tip C. head D. front
(4) A. strokes B. lines C. dots D. circles
(5) A. first B. second C. final D. middle
【答案】1.A 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.C
【语篇解析】本文围绕 "The Final Stroke" 展开,考生需把握文章主旨,结合上下文语境理解空格处所需词汇的含义、搭配与感情色彩。
1. 【句意解析】翻译:我的祖父是一位书法家,他练习用毛笔优美书写的艺术已有四十余年。考点/解析:根据后文"practises the art of writing beautifully with a brush"(练习用毛笔优美书写的艺术)可知,祖父是一位书法家。calligrapher意为"书法家";painter指画家,photographer指摄影师,musician指音乐家,均与书法无关。故选A。
2. 【句意解析】翻译:他说书法不仅仅是写字——它是一种表达内心感受的方式。考点/解析:句意为"他说书法不仅仅是写字——它是一种表达内心感受的方式"。calligraphy意为"书法",与上文的"writing beautifully with a brush"呼应;painting指绘画,drawing指素描,carving指雕刻。故选B。
3. 【句意解析】翻译:当毛笔的小费接触纸面时,我静静地坐着。考点/解析:"the tip of his brush"指毛笔的尖端。tip表示细长物体的尖端(如笔尖、指尖),是固定搭配;top指物体的顶部(如山顶、房顶),head指头部,front指前面。毛笔的尖端应用tip。故选B。
4. 【句意解析】翻译:他告诉我,每个汉字都由不同的笔画组成,每一个都必须全神贯注地完成。考点/解析:句意为"每个汉字由不同的笔画组成"。stroke在书法中指"笔画",是专业术语;line指普通线条,dot指点,circle指圆圈。汉字由笔画组成,故选A。
5. 【句意解析】翻译:“最终的一笔是最重要的。它体现了你是否真正用心投入了作品。”;考点/解析:"the final stroke"指"最后一笔",final意为"最终的、最后的",强调决定性的最后一步;根据下文"It shows whether you have truly put your heart into the work"可知最后一笔最为关键。first指第一,second指第二,middle指中间。故选C。
Passage 2: Finding Stillness
When I was young, I could hardly sit (1) for more than a few minutes. I was always moving, always restless. Then my father suggested I try calligraphy.
At first, it was difficult. I had to (2) on every mark I made on the paper. If my mind wandered, the brush would shake and the character would look wrong. But slowly, I began to improve.
Now, when I sit down to write, I can often feel my (3) slow down and my mind get quiet. The noise of the world disappears. Sometimes my mother (4) in the doorway and smiles at me. She doesn't say anything — she knows I am in my own world.
Learning calligraphy has undoubtedly helped me develop my ability to focus. I take pleasure in producing better work now. Whenever I feel stressed, I pick up my brush and give it a try. The simple act of writing brings me calm.
(1) A. still B. quiet C. calm D. silent
(2) A. care B. concentrate C. listen D. wait
(3) A. heart B. breath C. hand D. voice
(4) A. hides B. appears C. leaves D. disappears
(5) A. doorway B. window C. garden D. kitchen
【答案】1.A 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.A
【语篇解析】本文围绕 "Finding Stillness" 展开,考生需把握文章主旨,结合上下文语境理解空格处所需词汇的含义、搭配与感情色彩。
1. 【句意解析】翻译:小时候,我连几分钟都坐不静止的。考点/解析:"sit still"是固定搭配,表示"坐着不动",still作形容词意为"静止的";quiet强调没有声音,calm强调心态平静,silent强调沉默。此处强调身体不动,故选A。
2. 【句意解析】翻译:我必须集中注意力于我在纸上留下的每一个印记。考点/解析:"concentrate on"是固定搭配,表示"集中注意力于"。care后接about,listen后接to,wait后接for,均不与on搭配表示"集中注意力"。根据语境"on every mark I made"可知需要集中注意力,故选B。
3. 【句意解析】翻译:现在,每当我坐下来写字时,常常能感到自己的呼吸变慢,思绪变得宁静。考点/解析:"feel my breath slow down"指感到呼吸变慢。breath意为"呼吸的空气";根据后文"my mind get quiet"可知身心同时放松,呼吸变慢是专注状态的体现。heart指心脏,hand指手,voice指声音。故选B。
4. 【句意解析】翻译:有时母亲会出现在出现里对我微笑。考点/解析:"appears in the doorway"指"出现在门口",appear意为"出现";根据后文"smiles at me"可知母亲来到门口看着他。hides指躲藏,leaves指离开,disappears指消失,均与语境不符。故选B。
5. 【句意解析】翻译:我把写出更好的作品当作门口。考点/解析:"in the doorway"指"在门口",doorway由door(门)+way(通道)构成,意为"门口、门道"。母亲站在门口微笑看着他,符合日常场景。window指窗户,garden指花园,kitchen指厨房。故选A。
Passage 3: The Beauty of Characters
Calligraphy is an (1) form of Chinese characters that is admired by many people around the world. Each character is not just a written symbol — it carries deep meaning, long history, and rich emotion. The strokes flow like rivers, and the structure stands like mountains.
What makes calligraphy so special? Each style has its own (2) and beauty. Some styles are bold and powerful, while others are gentle and flowing. For example, the regular style is known for its fine and tidy brushwork, while the running style looks more free and lively. Both of them express the artists' thoughts in an artistic way.
Learning calligraphy has (3) helped me develop my ability to focus. When I look at a (4) written beautifully, I feel a deep sense of (5) . I take pleasure in every stroke, every line, and every curve. It has taught me to see the world differently.
Perhaps the greatest gift of calligraphy is the way it shapes a person's character. It teaches patience, discipline, and respect for tradition.
(1) A. artistic B. ancient C. active D. actual
(2) A. characteristics B. characters
C. choices D. changes
(3) A. undoubtedly B. uncertainly C. unluckily D. unusually
(4) A. character B. picture C. letter D. number
(5) A. pleasure B. pressure C. power D. purpose
【答案】1.A 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.A
【语篇解析】本文围绕 "The Beauty of Characters" 展开,考生需把握文章主旨,结合上下文语境理解空格处所需词汇的含义、搭配与感情色彩。
1. 【句意解析】翻译:书法是一种艺术的形式的汉字书写,受到全世界许多人的喜爱。考点/解析:"an artistic form"指"一种艺术形式",artistic意为"艺术的";根据后文"admired by many people"及下文"express the artists' thoughts in an artistic way"可知书法是一种艺术形式。ancient指古老的,active指活跃的,actual指实际的。故选A。
2. 【句意解析】翻译:每种风格都有自己独特的特征和美感。考点/解析:"Each style has its own characteristics"指"每种风格都有自己的特征"。characteristic意为"特征",常用复数形式characteristics;characters易混淆,但此处指"文字"或"人物",不符合语境;choices指选择,changes指变化。根据下文"Some styles are bold... others are gentle"可知在描述不同风格的特征。故选A。
3. 【句意解析】翻译:学习书法毫无疑问地帮助我培养了专注的能力。考点/解析:"undoubtedly helped me"指"无疑地帮助了我",undoubtedly由un-+doubt+-ly构成,意为"毫无疑问地";根据后文"develop my ability to focus"可知书法确实帮助了作者。uncertainly指不确定地,unluckily指不幸地,unusually指不寻常地。故选A。
4. 【句意解析】翻译:当我看到写得漂亮的汉字时,会感到一种深深的汉字。考点/解析:"a character written beautifully"指"一个写得漂亮的汉字",character在此意为"文字";根据全文主题calligraphy(书法)可知此处指汉字。picture指图片,letter指字母(拼音文字的字母),number指数字。故选A。
5. 【句意解析】翻译:当我看到写得漂亮的汉字时,会感到一种深深的快乐。考点/解析:"a deep sense of pleasure"指"深深的愉悦感",pleasure意为"快乐、满足";根据下文"I take pleasure in every stroke"可知作者从书法中获得乐趣。pressure指压力,power指力量,purpose指目的。故选A。
Passage 4: Chinese and Western Art
In (1) , there are some differences between Chinese and Western paintings. Both are wonderful forms of art, but they aim for different goals and use different methods to achieve them.
Chinese painting aims at (2) in spirit rather than in form. It tries to capture the inner meaning of the subject, not just its outward appearance. The artist uses fine and tidy (3) to express deep feelings and ideas. Each stroke has a purpose, and the empty space on the paper is just as important as the painted parts. This is a key characteristic of Chinese art.
Western painting, on the other hand, often aims at similarity in form. It focuses on showing things as they really look, with careful attention to light, shadow, and colour. The (4) the artist uses to paint people and objects are quite detailed and realistic. Students who are new to art may find these methods (5) at first.
When I first studied Western paintings, I felt under (6) to understand them. The styles were so different from what I knew. But after a while, I began to see their beauty. Now I take (7) in knowing both traditions. Each tradition expresses the artists' thoughts beautifully in its own way.
(1) A. general B. total C. common D. particular
(2) A. similarity B. difference C. distance D. difficulty
(3) A. brushwork B. artwork C. paperwork D. craftwork
(4) A. techniques B. tools C. materials D. patterns
(5) A. unfamiliar B. unhappy C. unable D. unfair
(6) A. pressure B. water C. ground D. way
(7) A. pride B. part C. place D. care
【答案】1.A 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.A 6.A 7.A
【语篇解析】本文围绕 "Chinese and Western Art" 展开,考生需把握文章主旨,结合上下文语境理解空格处所需词汇的含义、搭配与感情色彩。
1. 【句意解析】翻译:总的来说来说,中西方绘画存在一些差异。考点/解析:"In general"是固定短语,意为"大体上、总的说来",常放在句首用于概括性陈述;后文"there are some differences"是一种概括性表述。in total意为"总共",in common意为"共有",in particular意为"特别地"(与general意思相反)。故选A。
2. 【句意解析】翻译:中国画追求精神上的相似性而非形式上的。考点/解析:"aims at similarity in spirit"指"追求精神上的相似",similarity意为"相似性";根据下文"rather than in form"及"capture the inner meaning"可知中国画追求精神层面的相似。difference指差异,distance指距离,difficulty指困难。故选A。
3. 【句意解析】翻译:艺术家用精细整洁的笔触来表达深刻的情感和思想。考点/解析:"fine and tidy brushwork"指"精细整洁的笔法",brushwork由brush(画笔)+work构成,意为"画法、笔触";artwork指艺术品(整体作品),paperwork指文书工作,craftwork指工艺品。此处指画家运笔的方式和效果,需要用brushwork。故选A。
4. 【句意解析】翻译:画家用来描绘人物和物体的技巧非常细致和写实。考点/解析:"The techniques the artist uses to paint people"指"画家用来画人的技巧",technique意为"技巧、技艺",是可数名词常用复数;根据下文"quite detailed and realistic"可知在描述绘画技法。tools指工具,materials指材料,patterns指图案。故选A。
5. 【句意解析】翻译:初学艺术的学生可能会觉得这些方法不熟悉的。考点/解析:"find these methods unfamiliar"指"觉得这些方法不熟悉",unfamiliar由un-+familiar构成,意为"不熟悉的";be unfamiliar to sb表示"对某人不熟悉"。根据上文"Students who are new to art"可知初学者对这些方法不熟悉。unhappy指不高兴的,unable指不能的,unfair指不公平的。故选A。
6. 【句意解析】翻译:当我初次学习西方绘画时,我承受着压力去理解它们。考点/解析:"under pressure"是固定短语,意为"承受着压力";根据下文"The styles were so different from what I knew"可知作者感到有压力。under water意为"在水下",under ground意为"在地下",under way意为"进行中",均不符合语境。故选A。
7. 【句意解析】翻译:如今,我以了解两种传统为骄傲。考点/解析:"take pride in"是固定搭配,意为"以……为傲",相当于be proud of;根据下文"knowing both traditions"可知作者为了解两种传统而自豪。take part in意为"参加",take place意为"发生",take care意为"小心",均不符合语境。故选A。
Passage 5: A Visit to the Art Museum
Last weekend, my friend Li Hua and I visited an art museum in the city centre. The museum was showing a special exhibition of Van Gogh's paintings. The technology used to (1) his art was amazing — the paintings appeared on huge screens with music and moving lights all around us. It felt like stepping into another world.
I had never seen Van Gogh's work up close before. Some of his painting techniques were (2) to me, and I found them hard to understand at first. But Li Hua is an (3) at art history. He has travelled a great deal and studied art in France. He explained each painting to me patiently and pointed out details I had missed.
'This painting (4) back to 1889,' Li Hua said. 'Van Gogh painted it when he was staying in a hospital. Look at the brushwork — each stroke is full of emotion and energy. He used colour in a way that was quite unusual at the time.'
I was so inspired that I decided to (5) . Maybe I could learn painting too. 'Why don't you (6) and take your time?' Li Hua laughed. 'Art is not something you can learn in a day. But it's good that you want to start.'
We spent the whole afternoon in the museum. Li Hua had brought a (7) with food and drinks — bottled water, some fruit, and sandwiches. We sat in the garden outside and talked about what we had seen.
'(8) we should go to another art show together sometime,' I said. Li Hua smiled and agreed. It had been a wonderful day, and I couldn't wait to pick up a brush again.
(1) A. present B. hide C. sell D. destroy
(2) A. familiar B. unfamiliar C. similar D. popular
(3) A. expert B. artist C. owner D. amateur
(4) A. dates B. brings C. keeps D. looks
(5) A. give it a try B. give it up
C. give it back D. give it away
(6) A. slow down B. speed up C. turn around D. sit down
(7) A. basket B. bowl C. plate D. spoon
(8) A. Perhaps B. Instead C. However D. Anyway
【答案】1.A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.A
【语篇解析】本文围绕 "A Visit to the Art Museum" 展开,考生需把握文章主旨,结合上下文语境理解空格处所需词汇的含义、搭配与感情色彩。
1. 【句意解析】翻译:用来展示他作品的技术令人惊叹——画作出现在巨大的屏幕上,周围环绕着音乐和流动的光影。考点/解析:"The technology used to present his art"指"用来展现他艺术的技术",present作动词意为"展现、展示";根据下文"the paintings appeared on huge screens"可知技术被用于展示艺术。hide指隐藏,sell指出售,destroy指破坏。故选A。
2. 【句意解析】翻译:他的一些绘画技巧对我来说是不熟悉的的,一开始我觉得难以理解。考点/解析:"were unfamiliar to me"指"对我不熟悉",unfamiliar意为"不熟悉的";根据下文"I found them hard to understand at first"可知这些技法对作者来说是陌生的。familiar意为"熟悉的",与句意相反;similar指相似的,popular指受欢迎的,均不符合"难以理解"的语境。故选B。
3. 【句意解析】翻译:但李华是一位艺术史的专家。考点/解析:"an expert at art history"指"艺术史专家",expert后接at表示"某方面的专家";根据下文"He explained each painting to me patiently"可知李华精通艺术史。artist指艺术家,owner指拥有者,amateur指业余爱好者(与expert相反)。故选A。
4. 【句意解析】翻译:“这幅画追溯到1889年,”李华说。考点/解析:"dates back to 1889"指"追溯到1889年",date back (to)是固定短语,意为"追溯到";主语This painting为第三人称单数,故date加-s变为dates。brings back指带回,keeps back指保留,looks back指回顾(后接on),均不符合"追溯到"的含义。故选A。
5. 【句意解析】翻译:我深受启发,决定试一试。考点/解析:"give it a try"意为"试一试",表示主动尝试;根据上文"I was so inspired"及下文"Maybe I could learn painting too"可知作者受启发想要尝试绘画。give it up意为"放弃",give it back意为"归还",give it away意为"赠送",均与受启发后想要尝试的语境不符。故选A。
6. 【句意解析】翻译:“为什么不放慢,慢慢来呢?”李华笑道。考点/解析:"slow down and take your time"指"慢下来,慢慢来",slow down意为"(使)慢下来";李华建议作者不要急躁。speed up意为"加速"(反义词),turn around意为"转身",sit down意为"坐下"。根据下文"Art is not something you can learn in a day"可知是建议放慢节奏。故选A。
7. 【句意解析】翻译:李华带了一篮,里面装有食物和饮料——瓶装水、一些水果和三明治。考点/解析:"a basket with food and drinks"指"一篮子食物和饮料",basket意为"篮、篓";带食物和水去博物馆用篮子装最合理。bowl指碗(太小),plate指盘子(扁平),spoon指勺子(餐具)。故选A。
8. 【句意解析】翻译:“也许我们改天应该一起去看另一场艺术展,”我说。考点/解析:"Perhaps we should go to another art show together sometime"指"也许我们改天应该一起去看另一个艺术展",perhaps意为"可能、也许",用于句首提出委婉建议;后接"we should"表示建议。Instead意为"代替",However意为"然而",Anyway意为"无论如何",均不符合提出建议的语气。故选A。
三、首字母篇章填空
根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入适当的单词。
Passage 1: Finding Peace Through the Brush
My love of c________ began when I was ten. My grandfather, a skilled c________, invited me to watch him work. I sat beside him and watched closely as the t________ of his brush met the paper. With each s________, he formed beautiful Chinese characters. At first, I could not sit s________ for even five minutes. My mind was always full of thoughts. But Grandfather told me to c________ on every mark I made. “Take a deep b________,” he said softly, “and let your hands move slowly.” One afternoon, my mother a________ in the d________ and smiled at me. I was so focused that I did not notice her. As I finished the f________ stroke of a character, I felt a deep sense of calm. Grandfather usually bought bottled ink from a shop nearby, but he said the best ink came from grinding an inkstick yourself. That day, I understood why Grandfather loved this art so much.
(1). c________ (2). c________ (3). t________ (4). s________ (5). s________
(6). c________ (7). b________ (8). a________ (9). d________ (10). f________
【答案】1.calligraphy 2.calligrapher 3.tip 4.stroke 5.still
6.concentrate 7.breath 8.appeared 9.doorway 10.final
【语篇解析】本文围绕 "Finding Peace Through the Brush" 展开,讲述一个完整的故事,考生需把握文章主旨,结合上下文语境理解空格处所需首字母对应单词的拼写、词性与搭配。
(1) 我对书法的热爱始于十岁那年。考点/解析:句意为“我对书法的热爱始于十岁那年”。calligraphy 意为“书法”,是名词,作 love of 的宾语。注意拼写,双写 l。
(2) 我的祖父是一位技艺精湛的书法家,他邀请我观看他写字。考点/解析:句意为“我的祖父是一位技艺精湛的书法家”。calligrapher 意为“书法家”,指人,与 calligraphy(书法)同根,加 -er 表示从事该艺术的人。
(3) 我坐在他身旁,紧紧注视着毛笔的小费接触纸面。考点/解析:句意为“我看着毛笔的笔尖接触纸面”。the tip of 意为“……的尖端”,tip 指笔尖。tip 还可表示“建议”“小费”,需根据语境判断。
(4) 每一中风,他都写出了漂亮的汉字。考点/解析:句意为“每一笔他都写出漂亮的汉字”。stroke 意为“笔画”,with each stroke 表示“每一笔”。brush stroke(笔触)是书法语境的常见搭配。
(5) 起初,我连五分钟都坐不静止的。考点/解析:句意为“我连五分钟都坐不住”。sit still 是固定搭配,still 作形容词表示“静止的、不动的”。注意此处 still 不是副词“仍然”。
(6) 祖父告诉我要集中注意力于我画的每一笔。考点/解析:句意为“祖父让我集中注意力于我画的每一笔”。concentrate on 意为“集中注意力于”,后接名词或动名词。注意拼写:con+centr+ate,词尾为 -trate。
(7) “深吸一口呼吸,”他轻声说。考点/解析:句意为“深吸一口气”。take a deep breath 是固定搭配,breath 是名词(呼吸的空气),注意与动词 breathe 区分:breath 名词,breathe 动词。
(8) 一天下午,母亲出现在出现里对我微笑。考点/解析:句意为“一天下午,母亲出现在门口对我微笑”。appear 意为“出现”,此处描述过去发生的事,需用过去式 appeared。appear in the doorway 意为“出现在门口”。
(9) 一天下午,母亲出现在门口里对我微笑。考点/解析:句意为“母亲出现在门口”。in the doorway 意为“在门口”,doorway 是 door(门)+ way(通道)构成的复合名词,表示“门口、门道”。
(10) 当我完成一个字的最终的一笔时,我感到一种深深的平静。考点/解析:句意为“当我写完一个字的最后一笔”。final 意为“最后的、最终的”,final stroke 即“最后一笔”。final 强调最终性,比 last 语气更强。
Passage 2: Two Worlds of Art
Last weekend, I visited an art exhibition that aimed to p________ both Chinese and Western paintings. In g________, there are some differences between the two styles, but each has its own c________ and beauty. Chinese paintings are known for their fine and tidy b________. The artists use special t________ to paint mountains, rivers, and flowers. A guide carried a basket of catalogues and handed them to visitors. Western paintings, on the other hand, often aim at s________ in form. To many students, some of these Western methods may be u________ to them. However, both traditions express the artists’ thoughts in an a________ way. The exhibition showed how Chinese characters developed from drawings into their present forms over thousands of years. The colours and lines were arranged b________, and every detail was a feast for the eyes. Some of these artworks d________ back to the Ming Dynasty. It was a wonderful experience that opened my eyes to different cultures. The show taught me that art has no borders.
(1). p________ (2). g________ (3). c________ (4). b________ (5). t________
(6). s________ (7). u________ (8). a________ (9). b________ (10). d________
【答案】1.present 2.general 3.characteristics 4.brushwork 5.techniques
6.similarity 7.unfamiliar 8.artistic 9.beautifully 10.date
【语篇解析】本文围绕 "Two Worlds of Art" 展开,讲述一个完整的故事,考生需把握文章主旨,结合上下文语境理解空格处所需首字母对应单词的拼写、词性与搭配。
(1) 上周末,我参观了一个旨在展示中西方绘画的艺术展览。考点/解析:句意为“展览旨在展示中西方绘画”。present 意为“展现”,是动词,aim to 后接动词原形。present 还可作名词(礼物)或形容词(在场的),此处为动词用法。
(2) 总的来说来说,两种风格之间存在一些不同。考点/解析:句意为“总的来说,两种风格有一些不同”。in general 意为“大体上、总的说来”,是固定短语,常放句首,后接逗号。同义表达有 generally speaking。
(3) 每种风格都有自己独特的特征和美感。考点/解析:句意为“每种风格都有自身的特征与美感”。characteristic 意为“特征”,此处指多种特征,需用复数 characteristics。注意拼写:charac+ter+istic,词尾 -istic。
(4) 中国画以精细整洁的笔触著称。考点/解析:句意为“中国画以精细整洁的笔法著称”。brushwork 意为“画法、笔触”,是 brush(画笔)+ work(功夫)构成的复合名词。fine and tidy brushwork 表示“精细整洁的笔法”。
(5) 艺术家运用特殊的技巧来画山水花鸟。考点/解析:句意为“艺术家运用特殊技巧画山水花鸟”。technique 意为“技巧、技艺”,是可数名词,此处指多种技巧,需用复数 techniques。
(6) 西方画往往追求形式上的相似性。考点/解析:句意为“西方画往往追求形式上的相似”。similarity 意为“相似性”,aim at similarity in form 表示“追求形式上的相似”。注意拼写:sim+ilar+ity,由形容词 similar 加 -ity 构成。
(7) 对许多学生来说,其中一些西方画法可能让他们感到不熟悉的。考点/解析:句意为“这些西方画法对学生来说可能不熟悉”。be unfamiliar to sb 意为“对某人不熟悉”,unfamiliar 由 familiar 加否定前缀 un- 构成。注意主语是事物,to 后接人。
(8) 然而,两种传统都以艺术的的方式表达了艺术家的思想。考点/解析:句意为“两种传统都以艺术的方式表达艺术家的思想”。in an artistic way 意为“以艺术的方式”,artistic 是形容词,由 art→artist→artistic 派生而来。
(9) 色彩和线条被优美地地排列,每个细节都赏心悦目。考点/解析:句意为“色彩和线条被优美地排列”。beautifully 是副词,修饰动词 arranged,表示“漂亮地、优美地”。由形容词 beautiful 加 -ly 构成。
(10) 其中一些作品追溯到明代。考点/解析:句意为“其中一些作品可追溯到明代”。date back (to) 意为“追溯到”,主语 artworks 为复数,用现在时 date。date back 后接时间段,date back to 后接具体时间点。
Passage 3: The Master’s Journey
Mr. Chen is an e________ at traditional Chinese painting. His love for art began when he was a boy. His teacher told him to give it a t________, and he never looked back. He also travelled a great d________ and studied art in Japan and France. These experiences have u________ helped him develop his own style. His paintings are now shown in museums across the country. Whenever Mr. Chen feels under p________, he picks up his brush and starts painting. He says that art helps him s________ down and find peace. He takes p________ in every stroke he makes. When his students finish a good painting, he tells them to look at their work with p________ and happiness. “P________ we should go to another art show together s________,” he often says with a warm smile. His students all agree that Mr. Chen is not only a great artist but also a wonderful teacher. They hope to follow in his footsteps one day.
(1). e________ (2). t________ (3). d________ (4). u________ (5). p________
(6). s________ (7). p________ (8). p________ (9). p________ (10). s________
【答案】1.expert 2.try 3.deal 4.undoubtedly 5.pressure
6.slow 7.pleasure 8.pride 9.Perhaps 10.sometime
【语篇解析】本文围绕 "The Master’s Journey" 展开,讲述一个完整的故事,考生需把握文章主旨,结合上下文语境理解空格处所需首字母对应单词的拼写、词性与搭配。
(1) 陈先生是一位中国画的专家。考点/解析:句意为“陈先生是中国画的专家”。an expert at/in 意为“某方面的专家”,expert 是名词,后接介词 at 或 in。at 更强调技能,in 更强调领域。
(2) 他的老师让他尝试,从此他便没有回头。考点/解析:句意为“老师让他试一试”。give it a try 意为“试一试”,是固定口语表达,此处填 try,作名词。give sth a try 中 give 后接双宾语。
(3) 他还游历了应对,在日本和法国学习艺术。考点/解析:句意为“他还游历甚多,在日本和法国学习艺术”。a great deal 意为“大量、很多”,作副词修饰动词 travelled,相当于 a lot。此处填 deal,a great 已给出。注意 a great deal of 后接不可数名词。
(4) 这些经历毫无疑问地帮助他形成了自己独特的风格。考点/解析:句意为“这些经历无疑帮助他形成了自己的风格”。undoubtedly 意为“无疑地”,是副词,修饰动词 helped。注意拼写:un-+doubt+ed+ly,由 doubt 派生而来。
(5) 每当陈先生感到压力时,他就拿起画笔开始画画。考点/解析:句意为“每当陈先生感到有压力时”。under pressure 意为“承受压力”,是固定短语。pressure 是名词,由 press(按压)派生而来。
(6) 他说艺术帮助他慢的来,找到平静。考点/解析:句意为“艺术帮助他慢下来并找到平静”。slow down 意为“慢下来”,help 后接动词原形,此处填 slow。slow down 的反义短语是 speed up(加速)。
(7) 他从自己画的每一笔中感到快乐。考点/解析:句意为“他从每一笔中获得乐趣”。take pleasure in 意为“从……中获得乐趣”,in 是介词,后接名词或动名词。此处填 pleasure,是名词。
(8) 他告诉学生要带着骄傲和快乐看待自己的作品。考点/解析:句意为“带着自豪与喜悦看待自己的作品”。with pride 意为“自豪地”,pride 是名词。take pride in = be proud of,意为“以……为傲”。
(9) “也许找一个时候一起去再看一场艺术展呢,”他常常带着温暖的微笑说。考点/解析:句意为“也许我们应该找个时间一起去看另一场画展”。perhaps 意为“可能、也许”,常放句首提出委婉建议,后接逗号。perhaps 与 maybe 意思相近,可互换。
(10) 也许我们找个某个时候一起去再看一场艺术展吧,”他常常带着温暖的微笑说。考点/解析:句意为“某个时候一起去”。sometime 意为“在某时”,表示不确定的时间,常与将来时连用。注意与 sometimes(有时)和 some time(一段时间)区分。
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