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Section Ⅰ　Vocabulary
Ⅰ.写重点词汇
1．quote n．引文，引语
2．float v．浮，漂
3．folk adj.民间的，民俗的
4．tale n．故事
5．abstract adj.抽象(派)的
6．awe-inspiring adj.令人起敬的，令人钦佩的
7．wire n．电线；金属丝
8．contrast n．反差，对比
9．literally adv.根据字面意思
10．cable n．电缆
11．set...in motion使……开始
12．on display展出；陈列
13．come to life苏醒过来；活跃起来
14．so as to do以便；为了
15．go deeper into深入……
16．bring out生产；把……拿出来；使显现
17．label...as把……称为
18．be unfamiliar with对……不熟悉
19．expect the unexpected期待意外
Ⅱ.悟拓展词汇
1．motion n．动，运动→motionless adj.一动不动的
2．compose v．作(曲)→composer n．作曲家→composition n．成分；(音乐、艺术、诗歌的)作品
3．trend n．趋势，动向→trendy adj.时髦的，时尚的
4．Greek n．希腊语；希腊人 adj.希腊的；希腊人的，希腊语的→Greece n．希腊
5．innovative adj.新颖的，创新的→innovate v．创新，改革→innovation n．革新，创新
6．distinct adj.清晰的；明显不同的→distinction n．差别；区别；对比→distinctive adj.独特的；特别的；有特色的
Ⅲ.认阅读词汇
1．This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century.n.荷兰人
2．The boy crouched down，seeing the ants moving their food with great curiosity.v.蹲下；蹲伏
3．Yunnan Province is home to elephants and peacocks.n.(雄)孔雀
4．Dressed in the gorgeous evening dress，she was as beautiful as a princess in a fairy tale.n.公主
5．There are many ethnic villages in Yunnan Province where you can experience diverse cultures.adj.民族的
6．Installation refers to a piece of modern sculpture that is made using sound，light，etc.as well as objects.n.现代雕塑装置(除物体外还包括光、声等)
7．He is an excellent technician who has invented many practical devices in daily life.n.巧匠
8．Among the numerous animations，Disney animated film is undoubtedly the best.n.动画片
compose v．作(曲)；创作；组成；构成；使镇静；使平静(composer n．作曲家composition n．创作；构成；作曲；作文；作品)
be composed of＝be made up of＝consist of由……组成
(1)Mozart was a famous composer(compose) who created many classics and made great contributions in the field of music.
(2)Your composition(compose) is good except for some small spelling mistakes.
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(3)生活不仅有阳光，也有暴风雨。但无论发生什么，我们都不应该放弃。
Life is composed of not only sunshine but also storms.But whatever happens，we should never give up.
contrast n．反差；对比 vt.& vi.(使)形成对比；对照
by/in contrast相比之下
in contrast with/to...与……形成对比(对照)；与……相反
contrast...and/with...把……和……进行对比
contrast with...＝make a contrast with...和……形成对比
(1)In contrast with/to other stories，folk tales are more attractive to children.
(2)Contrast fresh vegetables with/and frozen ones，and you’ll find the fresh ones taste better.
(3)Most people work because it’s unavoidable.By/In contrast，there are some people who actually enjoy work.
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(4)他是一位上了年纪的农民，花白的头发与黝黑的皮肤形成鲜明的对比。
He is an elderly farmer，whose gray hair contrasts sharply with/makes a sharp contrast with dark skin.
distinct adj.明显不同的；清晰的；卓越的，不寻常的；有区别的(distinction n．区别；荣誉；卓越；特质distinctive adj.独特的；特别的；有特色的 distinctly adv.明显地，清楚地)
be distinct from sth与……不同的；有别于……的
have the distinction of...在某方面卓越/优秀
make a distinction区别……
(1)She looked distinctly(distinct) awkward when asked that personal question.
(2)You can tell that his stories have a distinctive(distinct) feature of Dutch folk tale.
(3)He has the distinction(distinct) of being regarded as the Federal Republic’s greatest living writer.
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(4)显然，他的绘画风格非常与众不同。
It is obvious that his painting style is quite distinct from the rest.
turn to 转向……；翻到；求助于
turn on打开
turn up出现，到场；露面；把(音量)调大
turn down拒绝；把(音量)调小
turn in上交
turn out证明是，结果是
(1)After that I poured oil into a pan and turned on the stove.
(2)He hoped that the girl who had composed the song would turn up.
(3)Tom had to turn down the invitation to listen to some folk tales last weekend.
(4)The games my parents taught me when I was a child turned out to be very useful later in my life.
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(5)每当我遇到麻烦时，我都会向父母寻求帮助，他们的建议总是能让我受益匪浅。
Whenever I was in trouble，I would turn to my parents for help，whose suggestions could always benefit me a lot.
pass down 流传，世代相传
pass by经过；(时间)过去
pass away去世
pass on传递
pass through穿过
pass on...to.../pass...on to...把……传给/传染给/转嫁给……
(1)The news that he passed away last night astonished all people.
(2)With the time passing by，the memory of childhood has faded away.
(3)Since ancient times，storytelling has been a way to share and pass on wisdom.
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(4)(中国传统文化)中国古代文化遗产必须代代相传。例如，丝绸之路是一条古老的东西方贸易路线，它经过敦煌。
Chinese ancient cultural heritage must be passed down among the generations.For example，the Silk Road was an ancient trade route between East and West，which passed through Dunhuang.
come to life 复活，变得生动
come back to life恢复生机
come to oneself苏醒；恢复知觉
lead/live a．..life过……的生活
bring...to life使苏醒过来；使更生动
(1)When the girl came to herself(her)，an air of delight and excitement settled over the crowd.
(2)The new teacher always brings the class to life with his humour.
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(3)虽然他富有而出名，但他一生都过着简朴的生活。
Though wealthy and famous，he has been living a simple life all through his life.
(4)它们代表大地复苏和对新开始的美好祝愿。
They represent the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
bring out 使显现；出版
bring about引起，导致
bring down降低；减少
bring in吸引；引进；赚得
bring up教育，抚养(孩子)；提出(议题等)；呕吐
bring back带回来
(1)I tried to get them to bring down the price，but they refused.
(2)There is no doubt that science has brought about many changes in our lives.
(3)His father passed away when he was young，and he was brought up by his mother.
(4)Working with the medical team in Africa has brought out the best in her as a doctor.
[写作佳句]
(5)(话题写作之人物描写)这张照片勾起了我对英语老师的美好回忆，他总是能提出一些好主意，让我们发挥出最好的一面。
The photo brought back happy memories about my English teacher，who could always bring up some wonderful ideas to bring out the best in us.
Ⅰ.一词多义
quote A.v.引述　B.v.举例说明　C.n.报价
1．Their quote for the job was too high. C
2．He quoted a passage from the professor’s speech. A
3．Can you quote me an instance of when this happened B
float A.vt.提出 想法 　B.vi.漂浮　C.n.彩车
4．They floated the idea of placing taxes on alcohol. A
5．As a matter of fact，they are busy decorating the float for the carnival. C
6．When they passed by the river，they found that a plastic bag was floating in the water. B
Ⅱ.熟词生义
1．I’d like a job working with old folk or kids.人们
2．The princess was so confused that she could hardly compose her thoughts.使平静
训练1　Vocabulary(A)
分值：41.5分
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共7题；每小题1分，共7分)
1．The animation is based on a traditional Greek folk tale.
2．The motion(运动) of the ship was making me feel very seasick.
3．Under the influence of his father，the young musician is so gifted that he has composed a lot of music.
4．Hearing the bad news，I feel like floating(漂浮) in an ocean of sadness.
5．It is predicted that the earth will face a strong climate warming trend in the future.
6．He started his speech with a quote(引语) from a writer whose novels are popular among teenagers.
7．The fact that the princess didn’t speak a foreign language put her at a distinct(明显的) disadvantage.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共8题；每小题1.5分，共12分)
1．The small incident set the great movement in motion that year.
2．By contrast，there is a trend towards earlier retirement in this area.
3．Our country has made great progress in independent innovation(innovate) in the past few years.
4．The poverty of her children stands in total contrast with/to her life in Hollywood.
5．When I arrived，I saw Larry lying on her bed，motionless(motion)，her eyes closed.
6．There is an obvious contrast between the cultural practices of the East and the West.
7．In comparison with others，his performance in the interview is more distinctive(distinct)．
8．The song writer and music composer(compose) is going to show up at the press conference next week.
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共4题；每小题2.5分，共10分)
Great painter Salvador Dali once said，“A true artist is not one who is inspired but one who inspires others.” These words perfectly describe Umapathy，an art teacher from Puducherry，who plants the seeds of creativity in his students’ minds through arts and crafts(手工艺)．
Umapathy makes beautiful crafts out of biodegradable materials like bamboo，dried leaves，seeds，roots，branches，vegetable waste，and so on.This way，he integrates sustainability into his creations，leaving an everlasting impact on his students.
While growing up，Umapathy was inspired by his father，a government school teacher and expert weaver(编织者)．“He spent most of his evenings engaging in weaving.I would observe him and eventually developed an interest in the colours，designs and the art，” recalls Umapathy.
While he worked at the government school，it took Umapathy some time to excite the interest of the students.He experimented with different arts and crafts using a variety of materials.“That’s when a big realisation struck me.Most of the students at my school weren’t able to afford the materials or equipment to create craftwork.I decided to opt(选择) for natural materials which are available for free，” he says.
This move made the students more interested in the craft than before.With his guidance they were convinced that they could make wonders even out of waste materials.Now the school exhibits over 300 pieces of artwork，all created by the students over the years，on its walls.“I’m only giving wings to their imagination，” says Umapathy with a smile.
The craft has also aided several students from poor families to support their financial and educational needs.The students，with the help of Umapathy，have saved their earned income for their education.Several students have pursued their studies in fine arts with the income.One such student，Tamilselvan，completed his graduation in Arts and has followed the path of his master to become an art teacher.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了美术老师Umapathy用竹子、干叶子、种子、根、树枝、蔬菜废料等可生物降解的材料教学生制作美丽的工艺品。这激发了孩子的创造力和对手工艺品的兴趣。
1．Which word best describes Umapathy’s craftwork
A．Abstract.
B．Interactive.
C．Award-winning.
D．Environment-friendly.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“Umapathy makes beautiful crafts out of biodegradable materials like bamboo，dried leaves，seeds，roots，branches，vegetable waste，and so on.”可推知，Umapathy的工艺品是环保的。故选D。
2．What did Umapathy use to do as a child
A．Collect natural waste.
B．Receive weaving training.
C．Watch his father weaving.
D．Learn painting from his father.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中“While growing up，Umapathy was inspired by his father，a government school teacher and expert weaver(编织者)．‘He spent most of...weaving.I would observe him’”可知，Umapathy小时候常看他父亲编织。故选C。
3．Why are natural materials chosen by Umapathy
A．They are perfect for arts and crafts.
B．They are easily accessible at no cost.
C．They are biodegradable and recyclable.
D．They can fire students’ imagination.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中“Most of the students at my school weren’t able to afford...which are available for free”可知，Umapathy选择天然材料是因为它们很容易被免费获取。故选B。
4．What did Tamilselvan gain from Umapathy’s practice
A．He earned money to pursue further study.
B．He achieved his dream to be an art teacher.
C．He got inspiration for his own exhibitions.
D．He received financial aid from an art school.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The students，with the help of Umapathy，have saved their earned income for their education...pursued their studies in fine arts with the income.One such student，Tamilselvan，completed his graduation in Arts...”可知，Tamilselvan通过Umapathy的实践赚到了继续学业的钱。故选A。
Ⅳ.七选五(共5题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
Body language，sometimes called “non-verbal communication”，is an important tool.The way you communicate through body language can determine your success in everything from relationships to your career.Up to 93% of communication can be non-verbal.Paying closer attention to the messages you send through body language can help you succeed. 1
Have good posture(姿势)．If you go to a job interview and you have bad posture，you’ll probably register more poorly to the interviewer.People will associate bad posture with weak confidence or boredom. 2 To have good posture，your head should be up and your back should be straight.Sit down the front of your chair and lean forward slightly to show you’re interested.
Mirror another person.Mirroring is when one partner copies the posture of the other partner. 3 Specifically，you can mirror a person’s tone or position of the body.You shouldn’t do this obviously or repeatedly though，only skillfully.
Emphasize your point with gestures.Have more than one gesture. 4 If you want to ensure you’re not misunderstood，repeat helpful gestures when you speak the idea aloud.You don’t have to use a body language gesture (or two) for every word，but it’s good to have a toolbox of gestures you can use to reinforce(强化) important but easily misunderstood concepts.
5 Watch for wandering eyes and constant sniffing.If you’re constantly touching your face，you’ll never look confident or at ease.Improving your posture and working to reduce nervous tics(抽搐) can be difficult and will take time，but you’ll quickly improve your overall non-verbal communication.
A．Use hand gestures when speaking.
B．This will help you better get your message across.
C．Avoid gestures that show nervousness or insecurity.
D．Here are some ideas for using gestures to communicate.
E．Keep your legs slightly apart，so you take up more space.
F．They might even think you’re lazy and unmotivated if you don’t sit up straight.
G．By copying the actions of the other person，you’ll make him/her feel connected to you.
1．答案　D
解析　上文说明了肢体语言的益处，下文内容介绍了一些肢体语言交流的方式，空格处承上启下，D项中的“some ideas for using gestures to communicate”引起下文，因此推断D项“下面是一些使用姿势来交流的想法”符合语境，故选D。
2．答案　F
解析　上文说明不好的姿势传递不好的信息，F项中的“you don’t sit up straight”是不好的姿势，“you’re lazy and unmotivated”是不好的信息，因此推断F项“如果你不坐直，他们甚至可能会认为你懒惰，没有动力”符合语境，They指上文中的People，故选F。
3．答案　G
解析　根据本段标题“模仿另一个人”和下文“Mirroring ...of the other partner.”可知，此处建议模仿另一个人的姿势，G项中的“copying the actions of the other person”与之一致，讲的是模仿别人，因此推断G项“通过模仿别人的行为，你会让他/她感到与你有联系”符合语境，故选G。
4．答案　B
解析　下文“If you ...the idea aloud.(如果你想确保自己不被误解，当你大声说出这个想法时，要重复一些有用的姿势)”说明利用姿势能够更好地让别人理解自己，与B项中的“better get your message across”一致，因此推断B项“这将帮助你更好地传达你的信息”符合语境，This指代上文“Have more than one gesture.”。故选B。
5．答案　C
解析　空格处是段落小标题。根据下文“注意那些恍惚的目光和不断的抽鼻子”和“Improving your posture and working to reduce nervous tics (抽搐)can be difficult and will take time，but you’ll quickly improve your overall non-verbal communication.”可知，本段建议避免紧张或没有安全感的姿势。故C项“避免表现出紧张或缺乏安全感的姿势”符合语境。故选C。
训练2　Vocabulary(B)
分值：35分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8题；每小题2.5分，共20分)
A
As humans，we’ve built connections and bonds with certain genres(体裁) or musical styles as a way to express ourselves.Music is a powerful tool to access information about ourselves.A recent study is offering a new insight into how our favorite tunes are linked to our personalities.
The study spanning six continents with more than 350,000 participants showed that personality types are linked with certain musical preferences.During the study，people from more than 50 countries self-reported their enjoyment of 23 different music genres while also completing a personality questionnaire.The researchers also had the participants listen to brief clips of music from 16 different genres of Western music and rank them.
Songs like Ed Sheeran’s Shivers appeal to extroverts(性格外向者)，while adorable people would be happy listening to What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye.Meanwhile，open people tend to enjoy Nina Simone or David Bowie’s classic Space Oddity.And all of these types of songs have appeal that crosses national borders，according to the study.
“We were surprised at just how much these patterns between music and personality were alike across the globe，” said study author David Greenberg，honorary research associate at the University of Cambridge，in a statement.
“People may be divided by geography，language and culture，but if an extrovert in one part of the world likes the same music as extroverts elsewhere，that suggests that music could be a very powerful bridge.Music helps people to understand one another and find common ground.”
The researchers acknowledge that musical taste isn’t set in stone and can change.But the study provides a foundation for understanding how music can cross other social divisions and bring people together.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究，该研究表明音乐能与我们的性格联系在一起，并解释了其原因。
1．What did participants do during the study
A．They travelled 50 countries.
B．They enjoyed 39 music clips.
C．They filled in a questionnaire.
D．They ranked personality types.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“During the study，people from more than 50 countries self-reported their enjoyment of 23 different music genres while also completing a personality questionnaire.”可知，在研究中，参与者填写了一份问卷，故选C。
2．Who is more likely to be popular with lovely people
A．Ed Sheeran. B．Marvin Gaye.
C．Nina Simone. D．David Bowie.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“while adorable people would be happy listening to What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye.”可知，Marvin Gaye更可能受到可爱的人的欢迎，故选B。
3．Which of the following will David Greenberg agree with
A．Culture affects musical taste.
B．Geography decides music genres.
C．Music promotes communication.
D．Personality equals music patterns.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中David说的话“Music helps people to understand one another and find common ground.”可知，他认同音乐可以作为桥梁，促使人们交流，故选C。
4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．What Determines Our Personality
B．Why Music Brings People Together
C．What Music Reveals About Our Moods
D．How Music Reflects Our Preferences
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“A recent study is offering a new insight into how our favorite tunes are linked to our personalities.”可知，文章主要介绍了一项研究，该研究表明音乐能与我们的性格联系在一起，并解释了其原因，由此可知，B项“Why Music Brings People Together”适合作文章的标题，故选B。
B
Recently，there have been huge advances in Artificial Intelligence(AI) programs that create art.The programs，which create artworks based on short descriptions，have amazed many people.They have also raised difficult questions.
In April， reported on Dall-E 2，a tool from OpenAI.Dall-E 2 uses AI to create incredible paintings，photos，and other artworks in many different styles based on simple descriptions.Since then，OpenAI has changed its rules to allow anyone to sign up and use the tool.But it’s still putting strong control on the art that can be created.
But now there are several other AI tools that work in similar ways.These new tools are free or cheap，and don’t have some of Dall-E 2’s limits.Midjourney is a website that allows users to create images from short descriptions.Stable Diffusion is similar，but users can also run the program on their own computers.
The new tools are entertaining and powerful.They allow people to quickly see almost any idea they can imagine，even if they aren’t artists.For some creative workers，like those at companies that create ads or images，the tools allow them to quickly explore new ideas.
Many artists are upset that they’re now competing against computers for attention，prizes and jobs.It’s hard for a single artist to compete against all the art and photography that have ever appeared on the Internet.In August，Jason Allen won first place at the Colotsfo State Fair with his picture Theatre D’opera Spatial，which was created with Midjourney.That upset many people.
The images and the descriptions used to train these AI programs were taken from the Internet.The training images were without permission，which has raised questions about whether what these tools are doing is fair or legal.
The creators of training pictures haven’t given permission for their images to be used，but their skills and talents are a huge part of what makes the new tools so successful.Some artists’ groups say artists should get to decide if their work can be used by these tools.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了随着科技的发展，创作艺术的人工智能程序应运而生，然而训练这些程序时使用的图像和描述取自互联网，这是未经许可的，这引发了人们对这些工具的行为是否合法的质疑。
5．What should we do to create artworks with Dall-E 2 or Midjourney
A．Upload some photos.
B．Draw simple pictures.
C．Offer brief descriptions.
D．Write a short article.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Dall-E 2 uses AI to create incredible paintings，photos，and other artworks in many different styles based on simple descriptions.”和第三段的“Midjourney is a website that allows users to create images from short descriptions.”可知，使用Dall-E 2或Midjourney创造艺术品需要提供简要描述。故选C。
6．How do many artists react to the new AI tools
A．They are concerned about them.
B．They are discontented with them.
C．They accept them unwillingly.
D．They welcome them warmly.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第五段中“Many artists are upset that they’re now competing against computers for attention，prizes and jobs.”可知，艺术家们对于他们现在正在与电脑竞争关注、奖项和工作感到不安。由此推知，许多艺术家对新的人工智能工具感到不满。故选B。
7．What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 5 refer to
A．Jason Allen’s attracting attention.
B．Jason Allen’s creating a picture.
C．Jason Allen’s using Midjourney.
D．Jason Allen’s winning the prize.
答案　D
解析　代词指代题。根据第五段画线词上文“In August，Jason Allen won first place at the Colotsfo State Fair with his picture Theatre D’opera Spatial，which was created with Midjourney.”可知，That指代上文提到的杰森·艾伦的获奖。故选D。
8．In which column of a website are we likely to read this passage
A．Lifestyle. B．Business.
C．Education. D．Science.
答案　D
解析　文章出处题。通读全文尤其根据第一段中“Recently，there have been huge advances in Artificial Intelligence(AI) programs that create art.”可知，本文主要讲的是有关人工智能与艺术创作的话题，涉及科学领域。由此推知，这篇文章最有可能出现在科学栏目中。故选D。
Ⅱ.语法填空(共10题；每小题1.5分，共15分)
Born in Salzburg，Austria，Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is believed to have been the most naturally 1.___________(gift) musician that ever lived.He composed over 600 works，many 2._________(recognize) as pinnacles (顶峰) of piano，symphonic，concertante，chamber，operatic，and choral music.He is always among the most popular classical 3. (compose)．
Mozart showed extraordinary ability from his earliest childhood.Already skilled in keyboard and violin，he composed from the age of five.His father，also a musician，took young Mozart to perform before European royalty,4. (make) full use of his son’s talent.At 17 he 5.___________(employ) as a court musician in Salzburg，but he grew discontent and traveled in search of a 6. (good) position.While 7. (visit) Vienna in 1781，he was fired from his Salzburg position.He chose to stay in the capital，where he achieved fame but little money.8. his final years in Vienna，he composed many of his best-known symphonies，concertos，and operas,9.________ were largely unfinished at the time of Mozart’s death.
Mozart developed a brilliant style that included the light and graceful along with the dark and passionate.Beethoven wrote his own early compositions in the shadow of Mozart，of whom Joseph Haydn wrote that “such 10. talent won’t be seen again in 100 years”．
1．答案　gifted
解析　考查形容词。分析句子可知，此处应填gift的形容词gifted作定语。故填gifted。
2．答案　recognized
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构，空处需填非谓语动词构成独立主格，many在此指代works，和recognize为被动关系，需填过去分词形式。故填recognized。
3．答案　composers
解析　考查名词。根据句意表示“作曲家”以及上文的“among the most popular classical”可知，此处应填复数名词composers。故填composers。
4．答案　making
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构，took为谓语动词，空处需填非谓语动词作状语，主语His father和make full use of为主动关系，需填现在分词形式。故填making。
5．答案　was employed
解析　考查动词的时态和语态。根据“At 17”可知，这是描述过去的事情，需用一般过去时。he和employ构成被动关系，需用一般过去时的被动语态作谓语。故填was employed。
6．答案　better
解析　考查形容词比较级。根据上文“but he grew discontent and traveled in search of”可知，他逐渐感到很不满，因此想找一个“更好的”工作，故此处应填good的比较级better。故填better。
7．答案　visiting
解析　考查省略句。while引导时间状语从句时，若从句主语与主句主语一致，则从句的主语和be动词可一起省略。还原为：while he was visiting...。故填visiting。
8．答案　During
解析　考查介词。根据句意可知，此处指他在维也纳的最后几年里。during在……期间。位于句首，首字母大写。故填During。
9．答案　which
解析　考查非限制性定语从句。分析句子可知，空格处为非限制性定语从句的引导词，指代上文中的“symphonies，concertos，and operas”，指物，用which引导。故填which。
10．答案　a
解析　考查冠词。talent为可数名词，泛指“一个天才”，talent首字母的发音为辅音音素。故填a。Section Ⅲ 　Understanding ideas
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Step 1　速读——整体理解文意
Ⅰ.明文章大意
What’s the passage mainly about
A．Hofman is fond of his children’s toys.
B．Tan Dun is good at producing nice music.
C．Yang Liping likes living with the Dai people.
D．Something that inspires the three artists to create their works.
答案　D
Ⅱ.悉篇章结构
Step 2　细读——深度获取细节
1．What can we learn about Florentijn Hofman
A．He is a visual artist from the Netherlands.
B．His most famous work is the Floating Fish in Wuzhen.
C．His inspiration for Rubber Duck was from some Chinese folk tales.
D．When Hofman visited Wuzhen，he saw some people sculpting fish on the wall.
答案　A
2．What do you know about Tan Dun’s music
A．His music is influenced more greatly by Western music.
B．His music is influenced more greatly by Chinese musical traditions.
C．His music for the 2008 Beijing Olympics is his first opera.
D．His music is a mix of Chinese musical traditions and Western influences.
答案　D
3．What does the word “admire” mean in the sentence “Our ethnic groups，especially the Dai people，admire the peacock.”？
A．Appreciate. B．Adore.
C．Understand. D．Accept.
答案　B
4．What does the three artists’ inspiration have in common
A．Tradition and combination.
B．Folk tales and experiences.
C．Life and tradition.
D．Passion and foreign cultures.
答案　A
5．Where can you most likely find the passage
A．An artist biography.
B．A story book.
C．An art magazine.
D．A poster for an art festival.
答案　C
Step 3　读后——课文语法填空
Hofman is a Dutch artist,1.whose large sculptures are on display all over the world.One way for him to find inspiration is 2.turning(turn) to his children’s toys.Besides，he gets his ideas from Chinese folk tales 3.passed(pass) down through the generations.Chinese composer Tan Dun is famous 4.for composing music for Crouching Tiger，Hidden Dragon and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.To listen to Tan’s music is 5.to experience(experience) a mix of Chinese musical traditions and Western influences.He once said，“There 6.is(be) no territory in the world of music.” In his opinion，Chinese music should carry “universal 7.expression(express)” of the human spirit to be recognised by the whole world.Yang Liping has been known 8.as the “Peacock Princess”．The inspiration for her famous dances has come from the time she 9.spent(spend) in Xishuangbanna.Her dance comes from Dai people’s 10.traditional(tradition) belief and aims to bring out the Dai women’s beauty.
Ⅰ.补句子　析结构
1．Every artist’s wish is to create(create) something that expresses an idea.(P50)
结构分析：本句为主从复合句，that引导定语从句，修饰先行词something，并且在从句中作主语。
汉语翻译：每位艺术家都希望通过创作表达自己的理念。
2．A more recent work of his(he) is the huge Floating Fish，which was set among the beautiful landscape of Wuzhen West Scenic Zone.(P51 Para.1)
结构分析：本句为主从复合句，which引导非限制性定语从句，在句中作主语；修饰先行词the huge Floating Fish。
汉语翻译：他最近的新作是一条巨大的“浮鱼”，位于风景宜人的乌镇西栅景区内。
3．Hofman’s inspiration(inspire) for Floating Fish came from Chinese folk tales passed down through the generations.(P51 Para.2)
结构分析：本句为简单句，passed down through the generations是过去分词短语作后置定语修饰Chinese folk tales。
汉语翻译：霍夫曼“浮鱼”的灵感源自世代相传的中国民间故事。
4．This story came to life for Hofman when he visited Wuzhen and saw how people lived there.(P51 Para.2)
结构分析：本句为主从复合句，when引导时间状语从句，从句的谓语动词是visited和saw；how引导宾语从句，作saw的宾语。
汉语翻译：当霍夫曼游览乌镇，看到当地居民的生活时，这个故事立马生动地浮现于他的脑海中。
5．As Tan once said，Chinese music should carry “universal expression” of the human spirit so as to be recognised(recognise) by the whole world.(P51 Para.5)
结构分析：本句为主从复合句，As引导非限制性定语从句。so as to do表示目的。
汉语翻译：谭盾曾说过，中国音乐要承载人文精神的“共同理念”，才能被世界认可。
6．The inspiration for her famous dances has come from the time she spent in Xishuangbanna，Yunnan Province.(P52 Para.6)
结构分析：本句为主从复合句，she spent in Xishuangbanna，Yunnan Province 是省略了that/which的定语从句，其先行词是the time。
汉语翻译：她的许多著名舞蹈作品的灵感都来源于她在云南西双版纳度过的一段时光。
Ⅱ.研典句　学用法
whose引导的非限制性定语从句
Florentijn Hofman is a Dutch artist，whose large sculptures are on display all over the world.(P51 Para.1)
弗洛伦泰因 霍夫曼是一位荷兰艺术家，他创作的大型雕塑在世界各地进行展出。
结构分析：本句为主从复合句，whose引导非限制性定语从句，在从句中作定语。
“whose＋名词”相当于“the＋名词＋of which/whom”或者“of which/whom＋the＋n.”。
(1)The boy is fond of that storybook and its cover is very nice.
→The boy is fond of that storybook，whose cover is very nice.
→The boy is fond of that storybook，the cover of which is very nice.
→The boy is fond of that storybook，of which the cover is very nice.
(2)(2020 全国Ⅲ)中国古代有一位画家，他的画几乎栩栩如生。
In ancient China lived an artist whose paintings were almost lifelike.
(3)(2019 全国Ⅱ)我想做消防员，其制服看上去很酷。
I wanted to be a fireman，whose uniform/the uniform of whom looked so cool.
现在分词作定语
He was particularly interested in the old story about a fish jumping through the “Dragon Gate”．(P51 Para.2)
他对“鲤鱼跃龙门”的古老故事尤其感兴趣。
结构分析：本句是简单句，be particularly interested in意为“对……尤其感兴趣”；jumping through...是现在分词短语作后置定语，修饰fish；表示fish与jump是主动关系。
现在分词作定语，与被修饰词在逻辑上有主谓关系，相当于一个定语从句，它表示的动作正在进行或与谓语动词表示的动作几乎同时发生。
过去分词也可以作定语，与被修饰词在逻辑上有动宾关系，表被动。单个的过去分词作定语一般要放在所修饰的名词之前，过去分词短语作定语要放在所修饰的名词之后。
(1)我们竖起了一块牌子，提醒学生们保护校园里的树木。
We put up a board reminding the students to protect the trees on campus.
(2)(话题写作之活动介绍)我校将举办剪纸展览，旨在弘扬中国传统文化。
A paper cutting exhibition aiming to promote traditional Chinese culture will be held in our school.
(3)因缺乏交流而引发的家庭问题越来越多。
There are more and more family problems arising from lack of communication.
(4)从全国选拔出来的运动员有望在这次夏季比赛中给我们带来荣誉。
The players selected from the whole country are expected to bring us honour in this summer game.
课文重点词块默写
1．视觉艺术家 visual artist
2．展出，展览 on display
3．景区 a scenic zone
4．民间故事 folk tale
5．龙门 Dragon Gate
6．代代相传；流传 pass down
7．苏醒过来；活跃起来 come to life
8．使……开始 set...in motion
9．……的融合 a mix of...
10．……的结合/组合 a combination of...
11．共同理念 universal expression
12．为了 so as to do
13．因……感激 be grateful for
14．力争做到；目的是 aim to do
15．使显现，使表现出 bring out
训练3　Understanding ideas(A)
分值：40分
Ⅰ.单句写作(应用文写作之国画比赛通知)(共15分)
1．为了弘扬中国传统文化，下个月将在学校礼堂举行国画比赛。(so as to do)
A Traditional Chinese Painting Contest will be held in the school hall next month so as to promote traditional Chinese culture.
2．那些想参加比赛的人应该在12月30日之前交上他们的作品。(who引导定语从句)
Those who want to participate in the contest should hand in their works before December 30th.
3．提交给委员会的所有参赛作品必须由参赛者自己创作。(过去分词作后置定语)
All entries submitted to the committee must be created by the owners themselves.
4．特别欢迎展示乡村景观之美的参赛作品。(现在分词短语作后置定语)
Entries showing the beauty of countryside landscape are especially welcome.
5．作品入选的参赛者名单将列在学校年刊上。(whose引导定语从句)
The names of participants whose works are selected will be listed in the school annual.
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
Notice
A Traditional Chinese Painting Contest will be held in the school hall next month so as to promote traditional Chinese culture.
Those who want to participate in the contest should hand in their works before December 30th.All entries submitted to the committee must be created by the owners themselves.Entries showing the beauty of our landscape are especially welcome.Whoever stands out as one of the top ten will be awarded.The winners’ works will be posted on our school website and the names of participants whose works are selected will be listed in the school annual.
Every student is welcome to take part.
Ⅱ.阅读理解(共4题；每小题2.5分，共10分)
The sweet art of painting with caramelized sugar(焦糖) can be witnessed in China’s Sichuan Province.This ancient craft still manages to amaze tourists lucky enough to stumble upon a skilled street artist.
According to experts，this type of Chinese folk art originated from the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures were created as part of ceremonies for sacrifice.During the Qing Dynasty，it gained even more popularity and the techniques were upgraded，which resulted in an increased number of patterns，most of them inspired by nature，wildlife and religion.In the beginning，people used molds(模具) to shape the caramelized sugar，but they were gradually replaced with a small bronze(青铜的) spoon that had to be used by talented artists who were experts at the art of normal painting as well.
“Painting” artistic pieces from melted sugar is very different from regular painting.Because the hot sugar cools down very quickly，the painter has to work swiftly，making sure he follows the correct order of strokes(一画，笔画) to get every shape just right.In order to get familiar with the process and the technique，it’s recommended that artists practice normal painting first.
Masters of this centuries-old craft use brown or white sugar as the main material.A bronze spoon and a small spade as tools，and a slab(厚块) of marble as the canvas.The sugar is melted over a fiery pot and spread over the canvas with the spoon.Once the shape is completed，the spade is used to glue a wooden stick to the artwork and to separate it from the marble slab.Then you can have your very own caramelized sugar dragon or tiger and a unique souvenir.
The art is gaining support from both the general public and the government，who had it listed as a Provincial Non-Material Culture Heritage.
1．What does the underlined phrase probably mean in this passage
A．Employ. B．Attract.
C．Become. D．Encounter.
答案　D
解析　词义猜测题。根据第一段“The sweet art of painting with caramelized sugar(焦糖) can be witnessed in China’s Sichuan Province.This ancient craft still manages to amaze tourists lucky enough to stumble upon a skilled street artist.”可知，在中国的四川省可以看到用焦糖作画的甜蜜艺术，所以欣赏到这种艺术的游客应该是有幸偶遇了一位技艺高超的街头艺术家，可推知stumble upon意为“偶遇”。故选D。
2．What can we know about the caramelized sugar painting in the Qing Dynasty
A．It played a more important role in ceremonies.
B．The themes of the paintings were various.
C．The molds were completely replaced by spoons.
D．More people were attracted to study paintings.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“During the Qing Dynasty...an increased number of patterns，most of them inspired by nature，wildlife and religion.”可知，在清朝，糖画的图案主题多种多样。故选B。
3．What makes sugar painting different from regular painting
A．The order of strokes.
B．The number of the patterns.
C．The drawing material.
D．The topics of the paintings.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中“‘Painting’ artistic pieces from melted sugar is very different from regular painting.Because the hot sugar cools down very quickly，the painter has to work swiftly”可知，糖画与普通绘画的不同在于，画家是在糖上作画，即绘画材料不同。故选C。
4．What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about
A．The history of making sugar paintings.
B．The process of creating sugar paintings.
C．The variety of different sugar paintings.
D．The pleasure of enjoying sugar paintings.
答案　B
解析　段落大意题。根据第四段“Masters of this centuries-old craft use brown or white sugar as the main material...Then you can have your very own caramelized sugar dragon or tiger and a unique souvenir.”可知，这一段主要介绍糖画的制作过程。故选B。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15题；每小题1分，共15分)
Marley Christian found a young koala，next to his dying mother.However，becoming motherless wasn’t his only 1 .The rescuer from Friends of the Koala also 2 he was missing a foot.
Marley did her best for Triumph，the koala.She used socks to 3 his stump(残肢)，which helped ease the discomfort Triumph felt whenever he tried to put 4 on it，but Marley thought he couldn’t 5 there.She began searching the Internet for pet prostheses(假体)．But for a koala，there was nothing 6 .“I was told it couldn’t be done，” Marley said.
Marley did find a company specializing in animal prostheses that would like to 7 the case，but they were unsuccessful after several 8 .Eventually Marley found the 9 right in her neighborhood.She mentioned Triumph’s trouble to her dental prosthetist Jon Doulman，and he 10 to find a way to make a prosthesis for Triumph.
“ 11 ，it’s different from tooth problems，” Jon said.“But it’s worth a try.” After making one 12 of Triumph’s stump，he created a pink rubber boot，which could help make Triumph’s 13 of movement return.“It’s a seemingly 14 thing.But the design of the dentist does change Triumph’s life.Once the boot was 15 ，he did a little jump，and then ran around.I actually cried，” said Marley.
语篇解读　本文是记叙文。小考拉Triumph不仅失去了妈妈，还少了一只脚。Marley Christian 想要帮它寻找一只假足。在牙医Jon Doulman的帮助下，小考拉终于重获运动自由。
1．A.accident B．misfortune
C．result D．difference
答案　B
解析　accident事故；misfortune不幸；result结果；difference差别。根据前文的“becoming motherless”可知失去母亲是很大的不幸。故选B。
2．A.suspected B．wondered
C．concluded D．noticed
答案　D
解析　suspect怀疑；wonder想知道；conclude推断出；notice注意到。此处表示救援者还注意到小考拉少了一只脚。故选D。
3．A.cover B．cure
C．warm D．solidify
答案　A
解析　根据下文的“which helped ease the discomfort Triumph felt whenever he tried to put on it”可知她用袜子盖上它的残肢以减轻残肢着地时的疼痛。故选A。
4．A.emphasis B．hope
C．burden D．weight
答案　D
解析　emphasis强调；hope希望；burden负担；weight重量。小考拉少了一只脚，所以当那只残肢承重时它会感到不舒服。故选D。
5．A.continue B．leave
C．cease D．stick
答案　C
解析　continue继续；leave留下，离开；cease停止；stick粘贴，坚持。根据前文的“She used socks”和下文的“She began searching the Internet for pet prostheses(假体)．”可知，尽管Marley已经帮助小考拉改善了状况，但她觉得自己不能止步于此，于是开始寻求进一步的帮助。故选C。
6．A.helpful B．available
C．convenient D．satisfactory
答案　B
解析　helpful有帮助的；available可用的；convenient方便的；satisfactory令人满意的。根据下文的“I was told it couldn’t be done”可知，Marley没有找到任何小考拉可以用的假体。故选B。
7．A.take on B．figure out
C．seek for D．look into
答案　A
解析　take on承担，接手；figure out计算出，弄明白；seek for寻找；look into调查。此处表示她找到了一家专门从事动物假肢的公司，他们愿意接手这一案例，故选A。
8．A.examinations B．attempts
C．discussions D．treatments
答案　B
解析　examination考试；attempt尝试；discussion讨论；treatment治疗。根据前文的“they were unsuccessful”可知，此处指经过了几次尝试。故选B。
9．A.inspiration B．support
C．response D．solution
答案　D
解析　inspiration灵感；support支持；response响应；solution解决方案。根据下文的“he created a pink rubber boot，which...movement return”可知，最终Marley 找到了解决办法。故选D。
10．A.happened B．agreed
C．volunteered D．recommended
答案　C
解析　happen发生；agree同意；volunteer自愿；recommend推荐。联系上文的“She mentioned Triumph’s trouble”和生活实际可知，Marley只是顺带提到了Triumph的情况，并非特意去寻求Jon的帮助，所以Jon是主动提出帮助的。故选C。
11．A.Naturally B．Surprisingly
C．Thankfully D．Strangely
答案　A
解析　naturally自然地；surprisingly惊人地；thankfully感激地；strangely奇怪地。为考拉制作假足与制作假牙是不一样的，这是自然的。故选A。
12．A.example B．model
C．issue D．mark
答案　B
解析　example例子；model模板；issue问题；mark 标记。Jon要为缺少一只脚的Triumph做假足，所以他应是先做了一个Triumph的残肢的模型。故选B。
13．A.preference B．memory
C．freedom D．intention
答案　C
解析　preference偏好；memory记忆；freedom自由；intention打算。根据下文的“Once the boot was ，he did a little jump，and then ran around.”可知，Jon做的粉色靴子能使Triumph重新拥有活动的自由。故选C。
14．A.ordinary B．touching
C．imperfect D．unlikely
答案　D
解析　ordinary普通的；touching令人感动的；imperfect不完美的；unlikely不大可能发生的。专业人士都没能为小考拉做一只合适的假足，但是牙医Jon却成功解决了小考拉的问题。这是一件看似不可能的事。故选D。
15．A.adjusted B．completed
C．attached D．confirmed
答案　C
解析　adjust调整；complete完成；attach依附，重视；confirm确认。Triumph少了一只脚，所以这只靴子是通过某种方式固定在残肢上的。故选C。
训练4　Understanding ideas(B)
分值：32.5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8题；每小题2.5分，共20分)
A
Being called “nerd(书呆子，宅人)” was a bad thing in the past.
That is happily different now，says Sarah Jane，director at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center，which is home to the exhibit “Obsessed：The Art of Nerd-dom” through March 15.“I think the majority of my friends are nerdier than I am，” she said，“and I mean that in a ‘my friends are cooler than I am’ kind of way.”
Jane said the development of the Internet certainly helped blossom(兴旺)，connecting people with shared interests across geographies.Now，it’s almost mainstream—exhibitions of nerd culture(宅文化) fill convention halls，comic book superheroes and science fiction stories are the focus of blockbuster(重磅) movies，and more.
“It has made being a nerd less of an isolating experience，and more of a community experience because you’re connecting with other people who have that shared interest，” she said.
Holladay，the co-curator(副馆长)，spoke up in a meeting about what the coming exhibition season would look like.“I knew of another nerdy exhibition that had happened in LA recently...and I just thought ‘you know，I bet there are nerdy artists on the(Olympic)Peninsula and in Washington who have really quality work，where the subject matter might not fit into most exhibits’，” she said.
And she wasn’t surprised when they received plenty of recommendations.“My theory was that nerds are everywhere，” she said.“Once I got in touch with the right people，everyone was coming out of the woodwork.”
The exhibit features comic art，and things like Pokemon cards arranged in a collage(拼贴画)．One work invites viewers to imagine the unique talents and abilities they have as superpowers they bring to the world.Holladay says the evolution of the idea of nerd culture has been positive over the past several years.
1．What is Sarah Jane’s attitude towards “nerds”？
A．Anxious. B．Critical.
C．Appreciative. D．Uncaring.
答案　C
解析　观点态度题。根据第二段中“‘I think the majority of my friends are nerdier than I am，’ she said，‘and I mean that in a ‘my friends are cooler than I am’ kind of way.’”可知，Sarah Jane对于“宅人”的态度是欣赏的。故选C。
2．Which of the following contributes most to the popularity of nerd culture
A．People’s varying views of nerd.
B．Movies’ great influence upon people.
C．The sufferings people have gone through.
D．The Internet connecting people with shared interests.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第三段“Jane said the development of the Internet...science fiction stories are the focus of blockbuster(重磅) movies，and more.”可知，互联网将有共同兴趣爱好的人们联系在一起，这促进了宅文化的流行。故选D。
3．What does the underlined expression “coming out of the woodwork” mean
A．Springing out.
B．Getting out of the woods.
C．Rushing outside.
D．Expecting high quality of work.
答案　A
解析　词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中的“And she wasn’t surprised when they received plenty of recommendations.‘My theory was that nerds are everywhere，’ she said.”可知，她对于收到大量的推荐并不觉得吃惊，且她认为宅人无处不在，结合上文提到的互联网将有共同爱好的人们联系在一起可推知，一旦她与合适的人取得联系，所有人就会出现，故画线短语意为“出现”。故选A。
4．What is the passage mainly about
A．The exhibition shows how being a “nerd” becomes good.
B．The nerd culture is always evolving negatively.
C．Many unusual exhibitions are scheduled.
D．Another different culture appears recently.
答案　A
解析　主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段和最后一段可知，文章主要讲述了宅文化展览展示了“宅”如何成为人们所欣赏的一种文化。故选A。
B
Every year in May，art galleries and museums prepare shows to honour Leonardo da Vinci，who died in France on May 2,1519.He is remembered as one of the greatest artists and the most creative thinkers of all time.His most famous paintings are Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Recently，researchers have been studying a painting—Landscape 8P，which they think is Leonardo’s earliest-known artwork.They used special lighting to study the artwork and discovered there were two images(图像)，not one.One drawing is on the back of the piece，which dates back to August 5,1473.
The drawing on the front was painted when Leonardo was 21 years old.It shows a river valley and a castle outside the city of Florence.There is little left of the drawing on the back，perhaps because it was wiped off.Only a bridge over a river can be seen.But there is writing on both sides.
The writing on the front gives the date and goes from right to left.Some people would call this “mirror writing”．It’s a way Leonardo often wrote in his notebooks.The writing on the back goes from left to right and tells an agreement，probably to produce a work of art.
Cecilia Frosinini is an art historian.She said，“By looking at his writing，including that from this drawing，we can see his right-handed handwriting is educated and well done.”
Experts compared the two handwriting samples(样本)and said they were both made by Leonardo.They show he could write well using his left hand or his right hand.
The drawing is known as Landscape 8P from its number in an art list.It is part of an exhibit at Italy’s Uffizi Gallery.The gallery-director，Eike Schmidt，said by studying the drawing researchers gave us a new way of looking at Leonardo’s drawing technique and his abilities in writing.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了研究人员最近对列奥纳多·达·芬奇的一幅早期作品《风景8P》进行的研究。
5．Which of the following mentioned in the text has been studied by researchers recently
A．Mona Lisa. B．Landscape 8P.
C．Mirror-writing. D．The Last Supper.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Recently，researchers have been studying a painting—Landscape 8P，which they think is Leonardo’s earliest-known artwork.”可知，最近研究者们研究的是Landscape 8P。故选B。
6．What does the writing on the back probably show
A．A statement about the painting.
B．An introduction about Leonardo.
C．An agreement to produce a painting.
D．Something about the city of Florence.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中“The writing on the back goes from left to right and tells an agreement，probably to produce a work of art.”可知，背面的文字可能是一份创作一幅画的协议。故选C。
7．What can we learn about Leonardo from the researchers’ study
A．He could write with either of his hands.
B．He did badly in right-handed handwriting.
C．He wasn’t good at writing with his left hand.
D．He taught himself to write with his right hand.
答案　A
解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Experts compared the two handwriting samples(样本)and said they were both made by Leonardo.They show he could write well using his left hand or his right hand.”可知，研究者们通过研究发现，达·芬奇用左手或右手都可以写得很好。故选A。
8．What’s Eike Schmidt’s attitude towards the research
A．Unclear. B．Indifferent.
C．Doubtful. D．Positive.
答案　D
解析　观点态度题。根据最后一段中“The gallery-director，Eike Schmidt，said by studying the drawing researchers gave us a new way of looking at Leonardo’s drawing technique and his abilities in writing.”可知，Eike Schmidt认为这项研究提供了一种新的方式来研究达·芬奇的绘画技巧和写作能力，故他对该研究的态度是积极的。故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五(共5题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
With big features around the corner like 5G，it may be quickly approaching the time to upgrade your device. 1
Price is important.The newest devices are all starting to cross the four-digit price range，but that doesn’t mean you need to spend big to get quality. 2 Non-flagship devices for the current year can also offer all of the features you’re looking for and make some savings too.
What will you be using your device for？You need to identify your needs to understand if the price is worth paying.Most devices come equipped with packed features like cameras for use or with social media and bigger screens that have been useful for many gaming options.So be clear about what you’ll be using your device for. 3 That will certainly help cut costs down，especially the big-ticket items that are only aimed towards a certain audience.
4 With rising prices，many of us are holding on to our devices for a longer period of time，but months of updates and file storage can slow devices down，and internal hardware could fall behind in times too.Make a list of must-haves and do a little research to see if something new is coming.
It can be no small task to find a suitable replacement. 5 After all，this is a type of device you’ll be stuck with every day.
A．Think of longevity(持久) too.
B．Still，it’s worth your effort to get it right.
C．You may use it mainly for mobile games.
D．Then look for devices without certain useless features.
E．But there are definitely reasons for wasting money on quality.
F．So what should you consider when picking out your new device
G．Second-hand devices from a year or two before can provide all the features you need.
1．答案　F
解析　根据空处所在位置，空处应承上启下。前文提到了更换设备，再结合下文讲述的更换设备时要考虑的内容可知，空处应引出挑选新设备时需要考虑哪些问题，故选F。
2．答案　G
解析　前文提到不需要为了获得高质量而花费大价钱，后文提到可以选择非旗舰设备这种省钱的方式，其中的also说明空处讲述的也是选择物美价廉设备的一种方法，且G选项中的“can provide all the features you need”和后文的“can also offer all of the features you’re looking for”相照应。故选G。
3．答案　D
解析　空前一句提到要明白自己的具体需求，后文讲了这么做有利于降低购买成本，由此可知，空处应承接上文，讲述确定需求后接下来应该做什么，D项“然后寻找不带有某些无用功能的设备”符合题意，选项中的Then说明这里与前文是顺承关系。故选D。
4．答案　A
解析　根据空处所在位置可知，空处是选设备时应该考虑的内容。根据后文“With rising prices，many of us are holding on to our devices for a longer period of time...fall behind in times too.”可知，这里应是讲述选设备时要考虑它的持久性。故选A。
5．答案　B
解析　前文提到选择合适的设备并不容易，再结合后文“After all，this is a type of device you’ll be stuck with every day.”可知，空处应是说花这些努力是值得的。故选B。Section Ⅳ　Using language(1)—to -infinitive， -ing and -ed as predicative
阅读以下短文，感知加黑部分，并完成其后的题目
Jimmy and Mason were friends.Jimmy’s job was 1.working on the farm while Mason’s job was 2.serving as a manager in a big company.Jimmy’s work was very 3.interesting and he was very 4.relaxed and happy every day.He was 5.delighted to lead a peaceful life，though he had no money.However，though earning a lot of money，Mason was extremely 6.stressed every day.He was always 7.worried that someone was 8.to break into his house and steal his money.He was 9.tired of his life.How he envied Jimmy!
[自主发现]
以上语段中的黑体部分均在句中作表语，其中1,2和3是动词 -ing形式在句中作表语；4,5,6,7和9是过去分词在句中作表语；句8是动词不定式在句中作表语。
动词不定式、动词 -ing形式和动词 -ed形式作表语
一、动词不定式作表语
1．动词不定式作表语往往表示具体的、一次性的、将要发生的动作。其主语常常是wish，idea，task，purpose，duty，job，goal，aim，way等表示意向、打算、计划的词及what 引导的主语从句等。
Her wish is to become a key college student after graduating from high school.
她的愿望是高中毕业后成为一名名校大学生。
His plan is to set up another calligraphy association in the community.
他的计划是在社区再创办一个书法协会。
What strikes me most is to see him always busy.让我印象最深刻的是看见他总是很忙。
2．动词不定式作表语也常表示预定要发生的动作，或表示未来的可能性或假设。
The new technology is to bring about great changes to human life.
新技术注定会给人类生活带来巨大的变化。
The students are to meet at the school gate tomorrow.明天学生们将在学校大门口见面。
二、动词 -ing形式作表语
1．动词 -ing形式作表语用来说明主语的内容，表示主语的某种性质或状态。
当与主语是同一概念的时候，主语和表语位置可以互换。
The influence of computer games is worrying.电脑游戏的影响令人担忧。
What I hate most is being laughed at.我最讨厌的就是被别人嘲笑。(＝Being laughed at is what I hate most.)
2．动词不定式作表语和动词 -ing形式作表语的区别
动词不定式作表语强调的是一次性、具体的、将要发生的动作；而动词 -ing形式作表语强调的是一般性、抽象的、经常发生的动作。
The next step is to set the machine in motion.下一步是开动这台机器。
The aim of the activity is to promote people’s awareness of environmental protection.
该活动的目的是提高人们的环保意识。
My favorite part was seeing the grizzly bear in the mountain.
我最喜欢的一段旅程就是在山里看到灰熊。
The old man’s job is painting the walls.
这位老人的工作是粉刷墙。
注意　这种区别并不是绝对的。例外的情况也不少，有时可以互用。
三、动词 -ed形式作表语
1．动词 -ed形式作表语通常用来描述情景、叙述人或物的特征以及所处的状态。
The moment the star stepped on the stage，all the fans were very excited.
当这位明星登上舞台的那一刻，所有的歌迷都非常兴奋。
It is obvious that the boy is interested in this machine.显然，这个男孩对这台机器感兴趣。
2．现在分词和过去分词作表语的区别
现在分词和过去分词都可以作表语，现在分词作表语说明主语的特征；过去分词作表语表示主语所处的状态。作表语的过去分词也几乎已经形容词化，可以被副词修饰。这类过去分词常见的有 amazed，amused，astonished，bored，broken，closed，delighted，devoted，exhausted等。
The dog was so frightening that the little girl burst into tears.这条狗太可怕了，小女孩哭了。
Hearing the sudden shot，my dog was extremely frightened.听到突如其来的枪声，我的狗吓坏了。
He was astonished to see the unexpected scene.看到这意想不到的情景，他大吃一惊。
3．过去分词作表语和过去分词用于被动语态的区别
过去分词作表语说明主语所处的状态，不仅可以位于系动词be之后，还可根据需要用于其他系动词之后；过去分词用于被动语态说明主语所承受的动作，只能与助动词be(有时可能是get)构成被动结构，不宜用于其他动词之后。
To my sadness，my favorite cup was broken.令我悲伤的是，我最喜欢的杯子坏了。
To my sadness，my favorite cup was broken by Lucy.
令我悲伤的是，我最喜欢的杯子被露西打碎了。
Ⅰ.完成句子(用不定式、 -ing形式或者 -ed形式作表语)
1．His daily work is cleaning_the_library_and_arranging_various_books.他的日常工作是打扫图书馆，整理各种书籍。
2．His recent plan was to_bring_down_the_price and increase the sales.
他最近的计划是降低价格，增加销售量。
3．The lecture was_so_boring that many people felt_bored and left the hall.
那个讲座太乏味，很多人都感到无聊并离开了大厅。
4．I could tell from his face that he was_satisfied_with_what_I_had_done.
我从他脸上可以看出，他对我做的很满意。
5．The development of our aviation industry is_quite_encouraging.
我们的航空工业的发展是非常令人鼓舞的。
Ⅱ.阅读下面短文，用动词的正确形式填空
Lucy and Susan were close friends，neither of whom knew what was 1.to_influence(influence) their future life then.Later，Lucy went to a big city，for her dream was 2.to_become(become) a famous artist.She worked so hard all day that she finally reached her goal.Even so，she wasn’t 3.satisfied(satisfy) with her life.She often complained that her life was 4.depressing(depress)．Susan chose to stay in the countryside.Her job was 5.working(work) on a farm.She was 6.delighted(delight) to see the lovely trees and flowers every day.By contrast，she was more 7.relaxed(relax) most of the time.Her new plan was 8.to_set(set) up another farm，for she wanted to offer some jobs to the women in the village.
训练5　Using language(A)
分值：55分
Ⅰ.单句语法填空(共10题；每小题1.5分，共15分)
1．She told me that she had decided not to get married(marry)．
2．She didn’t know this accident was to change(change) her whole life.
3．Do you know the old man who remains seated(seat) at the back door
4．I didn’t know why my best friend was so confused(confuse) by this simple tale.
5．It is exciting(excite) that our monitor has won the English speech competition.
6．The aim of the talent show is to enrich(enrich) students’ extra-curricular activities.
7．The power supply was cut off suddenly last night，which was surprising(surprise)．
8．While waiting for the opportunity to get promoted(promote)，Henry did his best to perform his duty.
9．Her hobby is collecting(collect) some nice cards from her friends who always follow the trend.
10．With the purpose of strengthening self-discipline awareness，an online class was organized(organize) last month.
Ⅱ.完成句子(共5题；每小题3分，共15分)
1．比赛定于10月10日举行。
The competition is scheduled to be held on October 10th.
2．毫不奇怪，你出色的技能一定会帮助你获胜。
It is not surprising that your amazing skills are bound to help you win out.
3．当时的情形非常尴尬，我只好向我的同事求助。
The situation then was so embarrassing that I had to turn to my colleagues for help.
4．昨天我去看了本年度最有影响力的电影，它实际上有点乏味。
I went to see the most influential film of the year yesterday，which was actually a little boring.
5．得知你对中国画感兴趣，我写信邀请你参加一个中国画比赛。
Knowing that you are interested in Chinese painting，I’m writing to invite you to join in a Chinese Painting Competition.
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共4题；每小题2.5分，共10分)
“Is it art？” Tyka，an artist and software engineer，asked the audience at Christie’s 2019 Art ＋ Tech Summit in New York in June 2019.The event’s theme was “The A．I. Revolution” and Tyka was referring to artwork created using artificial intelligence.He flashed an image of a urinal(男用小便池) on two large screens at either side of the stage—Marcel Duchamp’s famous and controversial sculpture Fountain.The audience laughed.“Obviously，it can be，” he said.
However，many in the art community are wrestling with several unanswered questions after an algorithm-generated print that resembled 19th century European portraits was sold for $432,500.For example：When artwork is accomplished by means of the algorithm(算法)，who is the artist—the programmer or the computer Because many works of AI art are digital，how do you value a creation that’s designed to live natively on the Internet and be widely shared And where，exactly，is the market for this new kind of work headed There are few clear answers.
Claire Marmion，the founder and CEO of Haven Art Group，says collectors are still trying to figure out where the market for AI art is heading，and that it may not be the disruptive(破坏性的) force that some think it will be.Or，at least，the industry will adapt to it.
Mario Klingemann，whose work was sold by Sotheby’s，prefers the term “generative art”，which includes all works created using algorithms，and believes the current buzz will eventually die down，otherwise AI art isn’t going anywhere.Instead，he thinks it will one day be viewed as simply another tool of the artist.
“Just like photography never goes away，or making movies doesn’t，I’m pretty sure it will establish itself as a new media format，” he says.“Right now，of course，it’s all this mystery about AI，but I expect this to become really just a normal thing，where people will focus on what artists are actually saying with their art.”
语篇解读　本文属于说明文。文章介绍了人们对人工智能艺术作品的价值、意义及发展方向的看法。
1．What’s the function of the first paragraph
A．To show what art is.
B．To entertain readers.
C．To explain the event’s theme.
D．To lead to the topic of the passage.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。文章第一段描述了艺术家兼软件工程师Tyka向观众展示使用人工智能创作的艺术作品并问观众问题的场景；第二段则承接第一段，开始介绍与当前人工智能艺术作品有关的令人困惑的一些问题。由此推知，第一段起到引出本文话题的作用。故选D。
2．What makes people in the art industry feel confused
A．Who is the real creator of a piece of AI artwork.
B．Where the market for AI artwork is located.
C．How to sell AI artwork at a high price.
D．How to share AI artwork.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“When artwork is accomplished by means of the algorithm(算法)，who is the artist—the programmer or the computer？”可知，艺术行业的人们对人工智能艺术作品的真正创作者感到困惑。故选A项。
3．Which can best explain the underlined word “buzz” in paragraph 4
A．Excitement. B．Objection.
C．Revolution. D．Controversy.
答案　D
解析　词义猜测题。文章第二、三段主要阐述了当前艺术行业的人们对人工智能艺术作品的不同看法，第四段主要阐述了Klingemann对这种艺术作品的看法，结合画线词后的“Instead，he thinks it will one day be viewed as simply another tool of the artist.”可知，他对这种艺术形式持支持态度，故推断画线词所在句是说他认为当前对于人工智能艺术作品的争论终会平息。画线词buzz与D项“争论”意思相近。故选D。
4．What does Klingemann think about AI art
A．Its future is unclear.
B．It will disturb the traditional art industry.
C．It will be as common as photography and movies.
D．It will be applied to photography and film industry.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Just like photography never goes away，or making movies doesn’t，I’m pretty sure it will establish itself as a new media format”和“I expect this to become really just a normal thing”可知，Klingemann认为人工智能艺术将像摄影和电影一样成为一种常见的媒体形式。故选C。
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10题；每小题1.5分，共15分)
Do you love American country music It is 1. (real) popular not only in America but also all over the world.2. you love American country music，come to Nashville.It’s the home of American country music.
Nashville is 3. capital city of Tennessee.In Nashville，you don’t have to go to big auditoriums(音乐厅) 4. (enjoy) country music.You can always hear the beautiful and sweet country music in the open-air restaurants or on the streets.All the singers are young 5. they play their guitars while they sing.The songs they sing are very 6.__________(touch)．If you listen to them with your heart，you can feel they are singing with their souls rather than with their voices.
When you visit Nashville，you can find shops 7. (sell) music records and tapes everywhere.Many records 8. (make) by famous singers and they are sent to many countries all over the world.
The country songs most of the singers sing come from the rural areas in the southern United States.The songs often describe those day-to-day situations and the 9. (feeling) of the country people.Singers often sing country songs 10. praise of heroism and true love.
1．答案　really
解析　考查副词。修饰形容词“popular”应用副词形式。故填really。
2．答案　If
解析　考查状语从句。这里为条件状语从句的引导词，意为“如果”，用if；空格处位于句首，首字母大写。故填If。
3．答案　the
解析　考查冠词。根据capital city of Tennessee可知，此处是特指，用定冠词。故填the。
4．答案　to enjoy
解析　考查非谓语动词。此处是动词不定式作目的状语。故填to enjoy。
5．答案　and
解析　考查连词。空前“All the singers are young”和空后“they play their guitars while they sing”之间为并列关系，用连词and。故填and。
6．答案　touching
解析　考查形容词。这里为形容词作表语，动词“touch”的形容词形式有两种：touched意为“被打动的”，修饰人；touching意为“动人的，感人的”，修饰物。本句主语为“The songs”，应用touching。故填touching。
7．答案　selling
解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处需填非谓语动词，动词“sell”和逻辑主语“shops”之间为主动关系，用v.-ing形式。故填selling。
8．答案　are made
解析　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。这里为本句谓语动词，根据上下文可知，本句时态为一般现在时；主语“Many records”和动词“make”之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。主语为复数，be动词用are。故填are made。
9．答案　feelings
解析　考查名词复数。根据上文的“situations”以及空后的后置定语“of the country people”可推断，空处为名词的复数形式。故填feelings。
10．答案　in
解析　考查固定搭配。固定搭配：in praise of意为“为了颂扬……；歌颂……”，符合句意。故填in。
训练6　Using language(B)
分值：32.5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共7题；每小题2.5分，共17.5分)
A
Woven Wonders：Indian Textiles from
the Parpia Collection
August 10－September 4,2023
The Parpia Collection—one of the most important private collections of Indian textiles(纺织品) outside of India—is also one of the most important in the United States.
Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection brings this collection to Houston people for the first time.The objects date from the 14th century to the early 20th century.The collection shows the outstanding textile arts produced in India throughout history with examples of hand-painted and hand-block-printed cotton，and other traditional skills.
The Museum has focused on South Asian art，especially Indian textiles.New York-based collectors Banoo and Jeevak Parpia have been involved with the Museum since 2018，first as guest speakers on India’s global textile traditions，and then as experts to help survey and review selections from the Museum’s Annette Finnigan Collection.
Group Visits
Visiting with a group of 10 or more For information，see through Group Visits and Tours.Group bookings not available for opening and closing weeks.
This exhibition is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts，Houston.
Lead Underwriters：
The Sushila and Dr.Durga D．Agrawal Family
Generous support provided by：
Sesh and Prabha Bala
Milton D．Rosenau，Jr.and Dr.Ellen R．Gritz
Chitra Kumar and Kumar Bashyam
Paul and Manmeet Likhari
Nidhika and Pershant Mehta
Drs.Kumara and Usha Peddamatham
Special exhibition programming is made possible by The Medha and Shashank Karve Endowment Fund.
1．What can visitors enjoy at the exhibition
A．Ancient Indian book-printing skills.
B．Banoo’s wonderful speeches.
C．Indian traditional cloth art.
D．Special Indian dress traditions.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“The collection shows the outstanding textile arts produced in India throughout history with examples of hand-painted and hand-block-printed cotton，and other traditional skills.”可知，参观者在展览会上可以欣赏到印度传统布艺。故选C。
2．When should visitors avoid booking group tickets
A．At weekends.
B．On weekdays.
C．On summer holidays.
D．At the beginning of the exhibition.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据Group Visits部分中“Group bookings not available for opening and closing weeks.”可知，参观者应避免在开幕或闭幕周预定团体票，故选D。
3．What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To seek some help.
B．To advertise an exhibition.
C．To introduce Indian textiles.
D．To tell about a museum’s history.
答案　B
解析　写作意图题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了Woven Wonders这一展览的信息。由此可推知，文章的写作目的是吸引人们前来参观展览，即为展览做广告。故选B。
B
In many people’s eyes，artist Mark Rothko’s enormous paintings are nothing more than masses of color.Yet，a painting can be worth nearly $100 million.Besides，Pablo Picasso’s twisted faces attract some viewers but terrify others.
Why does the phenomenon happen The answer may lie in our brain networks.Researchers have now developed an algorithm(算法) that can predict art preference by analyzing how a person’s brain breaks down visual information and decides whether a painting is “good”．The findings show for the first time how basic features of a painting combine with human judgment to give art value in our minds.
Most people，including researchers，consider art preference to be various，says Anjan Chatterjee，a neurologist(神经学家) at the University of Pennsylvania who was not involved in the study.In some cases，personal preference is rooted in biology.For instance，sugary foods help us survive and people tend to share similar standards of beauty when it comes to human faces and landscapes.However，when it comes to art，we seem to care about and value relatively arbitrary(任意的) things，according to Chatterjee.
To figure out how the brain forms value judgments about art，neuroscientist Kiyohito Iigaya and his colleagues first asked more than 1,300 volunteers on the website Amazon Mechanical Turk to rate a selection of 825 paintings from four Western types including impressionism，cubism，abstract art and color field painting.Volunteers were all over the age of 18，but researchers didn’t give exact information about their familiarity with art or their ethnic(种族的) or national origin.
The researchers revealed that paintings preferred by the same groups of people tended to share certain visual characteristics.These characteristics all fell into two categories: “Low-level” characteristics，like contrast and color，were intrinsic(固有的) to an image; “High-level” characteristics，like the emotion a painting brought about，required human understanding.Once the method was trained，it could analyze these characteristics in new paintings and accurately predict which works a person would like.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。人们对不同的艺术作品的评价不同，研究人员的最新调查发现，这与人们的大脑网络有关。
4．What do the cases in paragraph 1 mainly indicate
A．The value of different works of art.
B．The characteristics of different artists.
C．The importance of facial appearances.
D．The differences in people’s appreciation of beauty.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。 根据第一段的描述“In many people’s eyes，artist Mark Rothko’s enormous paintings...attract some viewers but terrify others.”及第二段对于艺术偏好的研究可知，第一段的两个例子主要说明人们对美的感知不同。故选D。
5．Which of the following ideas may Anjan Chatterjee support
A．People’s preference is mainly rooted in biology.
B．People usually share common feelings towards scenery.
C．Researchers’ art preference is different from others’．
D．Art works have fewer arbitrary things to value.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“...and people tend to share similar standards of beauty when it comes to human faces and landscapes.”可知，Anjan Chatterjee会赞同人们对于风景的感受通常是相同的。故选B。
6．Which of the following factors was taken into account during the study
A．The identity of the participants.
B．The background of the paintings.
C．The wide range of paintings.
D．The national origin of the participants.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中“...a selection of 825 paintings from four Western types including impressionism，cubism，abstract art and color field painting.”可知，研究考虑了绘画作品的不同类型。故选C。
7．What’s the last paragraph mainly about
A．The findings of the study.
B．The researchers’ different viewpoints.
C．The process of the study.
D．The researchers’ prediction for related research.
答案　A
解析　段落大意题。根据最后一段中“The researchers revealed that paintings preferred by the same groups of people tended to...required human understanding.”可知，本段主要是关于此项研究的发现。故选A。
Ⅱ.完形填空(共15题；每小题1分，共15分)
Four children in Colombia survived a plane crash.They were 1 in the jungle(丛林) for 40 days before they were finally 2 .How did the miracle of life come about
Lesly,13，was travelling with her family in a light aircraft when the engine was 3 and the aircraft crashed.All except Lesly and her three younger brothers died.
After the accident，Lesly took care of her younger brothers.She 4 through the wreckage(残骸) of the plane for food with her brothers.Once having 5 it，they sought wild fruits that they 6 to be eatable.They even used hair ribbons(丝带) to help build a 7 .
The rescuers’ discovery of a child’s drink bottle and a simple shelter gave searchers 8 that the children were still alive.To help the children，rescue packages were dropped to the jungle floor by the helicopter for them to get 9 ，along with 10,000 brochures telling 10 on how to survive.Speakers from a helicopter broadcast a(n) 11 message from the children’s grandmother telling them to stay 12 and wait for help.
13 ，a dog led the rescuers to the children，who seemed extremely weak from thirst，hunger and insect bites.Their aunt believed it was the wildness survival skills they learned at an early age that helped them 14 the difficult time.Lesly was highly spoken of for her courage and 15 .
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述四名哥伦比亚儿童在一架飞机坠毁后幸存下来，他们在丛林中生存了40天，最终被发现并得到救援的故事。
1．A.followed B．arranged
C．cheated D．trapped
答案　D
解析　根据上文“Four children in Colombia survived a plane crash.”和句中“in the jungle(丛林) for 40 days”可推知，孩子们在空难后被困丛林40天。故选D。
2．A.defeated B．convinced
C．rescued D．recognized
答案　C
解析　defeat击败；convince说服；rescue救援；recognize认出。根据下文“How did the miracle of life come about？”可知，出现了奇迹，由此可推知，孩子们最终得到了救援。故选C。
3．A.out of date B．out of action
C．in operation D．in sight
答案　B
解析　out of date过时；out of action不运转；in operation在操作中；in sight在视野内。根据句中“the aircraft crashed”可推知，飞机引擎失灵，不运转了，所以坠机。故选B。
4．A.searched B．designed
C．expected D．removed
答案　A
解析　search搜索；design设计；expect期望；remove去除。根据句中“the wreckage(残骸) of the plane for food”可知，莱斯利带着兄弟们寻找食物。故选A。
5．A.realized B．spotted
C．consumed D．gathered
答案　C
解析　realize实现；spot发现；consume吃；gather收集。根据句中“they sought wild fruits”可推知，他们吃完了在飞机残骸中搜寻到的食物。故选C。
6．A.pretended B．confirmed
C．imagined D．hesitated
答案　B
解析　pretend假装；confirm确认；imagine想象；hesitate犹豫。根据句中“wild fruits”和“eatable”可推知，他们要确认找到的野果是可以食用的。故选B。
7．A.future B．system
C．bridge D．shelter
答案　D
解析　future未来；system系统；bridge桥；shelter庇护所。根据下文“The rescuers’ discovery of a child’s drink bottle and a simple shelter”可知，孩子们搭建了一个庇护所。故选D。
8．A.faith B．doubt
C．luck D．regret
答案　A
解析　根据句中“that the children were still alive”可知，救援人员看到孩子们生活的痕迹时相信他们还活着。故选A。
9．A.assumptions B．promotions
C．messages D．supplies
答案　D
解析　assumption假设；promotion促销；message信息；supply补给品。根据句中“rescue packages were dropped to the jungle floor”可知，扔到丛林的救援包是给孩子们的补给品。故选D。
10．A.changes B．reviews
C．tips D．ads
答案　C
解析　change变化；review评论；tip建议；ad广告。根据句中“10,000 brochures”和“how to survive”可知，小册子里有关于丛林生存的建议。故选C。
11．A.ignored B．recorded
C．complete D．secret
答案　B
解析　ignored被忽略的；recorded记录的；complete完全的；secret秘密的。根据句中“Speakers from a helicopter broadcast”和“message from the children’s grandmother”可推知，扬声器播放的是录好的祖母的声音。故选B。
12．A.awake B．energetic
C．creative D．still
答案　D
解析　awake醒着的；energetic精力充沛的；creative有创造力的；still不动的。根据句中“wait for help”可知，祖母让孩子们不要移动，在原地等待救援。故选D。
13．A.Eventually B．Identically
C．Gradually D．Curiously
答案　A
解析　eventually最终；identically相同地；gradually逐渐地；curiously好奇地。根据上文可知，孩子们被困丛林40天，所以是“最终”他们被找到。故选A。
14．A.run across B．take up
C．get through D．set down
答案　C
解析　run across跑过；take up占据；get through度过；set down记下。根据句中“Their aunt believed it was the wildness survival skills they learned at an early age”可推知，姑姑认为是他们小时候学到的野外生存技能帮助他们度过了困难时期。故选C。
15．A.freedom B．wisdom
C．humor D．desire
答案　B
解析　根据上文可知，13岁的莱斯利带着弟弟们寻找食物，搭建庇护所，最终在丛林中活了下来，所以她是勇敢且有智慧的。故选B。Section Ⅴ　Using language(2)—Listening and Speaking
Ⅰ.Listen to the audio guide on P57 and choose the best answer.(高考形式)
1．Which is NOT in the centre of the painting Guernica
A．A horse.
B．A wounded man.
C．Endless ground.
答案　C
2．What does Guernica show
A．The power of a range of colours.
B．The tragedy of the war.
C．Picasso’s fear towards the people.
答案　B
3．Which statement is TRUE about Feng Zikai
A．His paintings deliver a pessimistic message.
B．He is a pioneer of modern Chinese cartoons.
C．He helped people fight for peace.
答案　B
Ⅱ.Listen again and fill in the blanks to complete the passages.(精听训练)
Text 1
The title of this painting is Guernica.It was painted by the 1.well-known Spanish artist，Pablo Picasso.Picasso painted this huge,2.breathtaking painting after the attack on the town of Guernica by the Nazis.It 3.measures about 3.5 metres in height and almost 8 metres in width，and contains many different 4.elements.In the centre of the painting，we can see a bull，a horse，a light bulb and a dead or wounded man 5.lying on the ground.There have been endless debates about the 6.meaning of these images，but Picasso insisted that it wasn’t 7.up to the painter to define them.He said that people must interpret the images as they understand them.Through these images，I can see the 8.tragedy of war，and feel the people’s fear as well as Picasso’s 9.anger towards the fighting.In the painting，Picasso uses only three colours：black，white and grey.In my opinion，this makes its effect more 10.powerful than using a full range of colours.
Text 2
Let’s take a look at The Battlefield in Spring by Feng Zikai，who was one of the 1.pioneers of modern Chinese cartoons.His illustrations deal with complex social 2.issues in a simple and lively way，and are widely loved by Chinese people.This Chinese cartoon is painted in 3.protest of Japanese aggression against China.In this cartoon，you can see a small section of a battlefield，made up of sandbags，an 4.army cap and a wire fence.On one of the sandbags grow some grass leaves.The lifeless objects together with the grass leaves create a strong 5.contrast.Unlike Guernica，I personally think this cartoon 6.delivers quite an optimistic message.It shows that the destruction of war is only 7.temporary，and that the power of life is 8.everlasting.I can feel the strong spirit and hope in this cartoon.It is widely believed that the grass shows Feng Zikai’s encouragement to the Chinese people as well as his hope for 9.peace.Through his war cartoons，he wanted to express his 10.belief that Chinese people would win the war and bring peace back to the country.Section Ⅵ　Developing ideas
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Step 1　速读——整体理解文意
Ⅰ.明文章大意
What is the main idea of the passage
A．The history of technology and art.
B．The relation of technology and art.
C．The future of technology and art.
D．The examples of technology and art.
答案　B
Ⅱ.悉篇章结构
Step 2　细读——深度获取细节
1．What’s the function of paragraph 1
A．To explain the art.
B．To introduce the topic.
C．To give the background.
D．To give a definition.
答案　B
2．Why is “Michelangelo” referred to in the third paragraph
A．He was a famous artist.
B．He was an artist rather than a technician.
C．Art is different from technology.
D．People express their thoughts through art and technology.
答案　C
3．What does the appearance of new technology tools lead to
A．Exciting new art forms.
B．Quick development of economy.
C．High quality of artworks.
D．The appearance of real art.
答案　A
4．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A．We are sure where technology will take art next.
B．A lot of artists have stopped exploring new possibilities.
C．Something unexpected is likely to come up in the future.
D．A person familiar with traditional artists’ tools must be an artist.
答案　C
5．What’s the author’s attitude towards art combined with technology
A．Indifferent. B．Optimistic.
C．Pessimistic. D．Neutral.
答案　B
Step 3　读后——课文语法填空
People have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years.1.To do(do) this，they have used 2.a variety of tools and technologies.Art and technology have always been seen as two separate things.However，technological advances have led to a 3.combination(combine) of art and technology.Art is more 4.accessible(access) to us than ever before.Thanks 5.to technology，millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
The art-tech combination allows us not only to interact with art，but also take part in its creation.However，the increase in the amount and variety of art 6.produced(produce) has also raised questions over its overall quality.7.Similarly(similar)，such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct.The advances of technology are perhaps bringing us closer to a time 8.when computers rather than humans create art.
Where technology will take art next 9.is(be) anyone’s guess.But one thing is for sure—with so many artists 10.exploring(explore) new possibilities，we can definitely expect the unexpected.
Ⅰ.补句子　析结构
1．The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colourful(colour) floating clouds when they are lit up at night.(P58 Para.2)
结构分析：此句为主从复合句，when引导时间状语从句；floating clouds意为“漂浮的云彩”；light up意为“点燃，照亮”。
汉语翻译：美国艺术家珍妮特 艾克曼创作了一系列艺术品，晚上将其点亮时，它们就像七彩浮云。
2．This means(mean) that art and technology have always been seen as two very separate things.(P58 Para.3)
结构分析：此句为主从复合句，that引导宾语从句，be seen as意为“被看作”。
汉语翻译：这就意味着艺术和科技一直被看作两个截然不同的领域。
3．As this artwork is rarely(rare) on display，people have sometimes queued up to six hours for a chance to see(see) it.(P59 Para.4)
结构分析：此句为主从复合句，As引导原因状语从句；on display意为“展览，展出”。
汉语翻译：因其极少被展出，人们有时要排队等上六个小时才有机会一睹其容。
4．Once in front of the painting，they only have limited(limit) time to spend taking(take) in its five metres of scenes along the Bian River in Bianjing.(P59 Para.4)
结构分析：Once in front of the painting是状语从句的省略，省略了they are；在时间、条件或让步状语从句中，如果主句的主语与从句的主语一致且从句中含有be动词时，从句的主语和be动词一般可以省略。
汉语翻译：即使面对画卷，由于这幅画卷长达五米，人们也只有有限的时间来欣赏画面上汴京汴河沿岸的景色。
5．They can also watch as the different scenes change from daylight into nighttime.(P59 Para.4)
结构分析：此句为主从复合句；as引导时间状语从句，意为“当……的时候”。
汉语翻译：他们也还可以看到从白天到夜晚画中不同场景的变化。
6．With new technological tools at our fingertips，more and more people are exploring their creative(create) sides.(P60 Para.5)
结构分析：此句为简单句，With new technological tools at our fingertips是with复合结构；其构成是with＋宾语＋宾补；at one’s fingertips意为“触手可及；随时可用”。
汉语翻译：通过触手可及的新兴科技工具，越来越多的人开始发掘自己创新的一面。
7．Can a video of someone slicing a tomato played in slow motion really be called(call) “art”？(P60 Para.6)
结构分析：此句为简单句；someone slicing a tomato是动名词的复合结构作of的宾语；played in slow motion是过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰a video。
汉语翻译：将一个人切西红柿的视频慢动作播放，真的可以被称作“艺术”吗？
8．These advances are perhaps bringing us closer(close) to a time when computers rather than humans create art.(P60 Para.7)
结构分析：此句为主从复合句，when引导定语从句，修饰先行词time；rather than意为“而不是”。
汉语翻译：也许，这些先进的技术正带领我们走进一个由电脑而非人类创造艺术的时代。
9．Where technology will take art next is(be) anyone’s guess.(P60 Para.8)
结构分析：此句为主从复合句，Where technology will take art next是主语从句。
汉语翻译：科技将会推动艺术发展至何种地步，我们不得而知。
Ⅱ.研典句　学用法
whatever引导让步状语从句
Whatever your opinion，people have been expressing their thoughts and ideas through art for thousands of years.(P58 Para.3)
无论你的看法如何，人们数千年来一直在用艺术表达自己的思想和理念。
结构分析：此句为主从复合句，Whatever引导让步状语从句，相当于No matter what。
wh-ever引导让步状语从句，可转换为“no matter＋特殊疑问词(who/which/what/where/when等)”引导的让步状语从句。但是“no matter＋特殊疑问词”只能引导让步状语从句，而wh-ever不仅可以引导让步状语从句，还可以引导名词性从句(wherever，whenever除外)。
(1)However hard I have tried，I can not solve the difficult math problem.
→No matter how hard I have tried，I can not solve the difficult math problem.
(2)无论谁先到，都将获得一份大奖。
Whoever comes first will be awarded a big prize.
(3)无论遇到什么困难，我们都会竭尽所能去克服它们。
Whatever/No matter what difficulties we come across，we will do whatever we can to overcome them.
not only位于句首的倒装句
Not only can we interact with art，but also take part in its creation.(P60 Para.5)
我们不仅可以与艺术作品互动，还可以参与艺术作品的创作。
结构分析：本句是not only置于句首的倒装句。
句中的not only...but also...意为“不仅……而且……”；not only...but also...连接两个并列分句，且not only位于句首时，其所在的分句通常使用部分倒装结构。
not only...but (also)...连接两个并列主语时，谓语动词的数遵循“就近原则”。
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————(1)Not only her classmates but also she is(be) determined to work harder after attending the course.
(2)We not only forgot to turn off the lights，but we (also) failed to lock the door.
→Not only did we forget to turn off the lights，but we (also) failed to lock the door.
(3)我不仅可以向他们介绍中国，还可以让他们了解更多的中国民间故事。(部分倒装)
Not only can I introduce China to them，but also I can get them to know more about Chinese folk tales.
(4)我们不仅参加了户外活动，还表演了许多有趣的节目。
Not only did we attend the outdoor activities，but also we performed many interesting programs.
课文重点词块默写
1．突然出现在脑海里，立即被想到 come to one’s mind
2．点亮；露出喜色 light up
3．与……互动 interact with
4．表达某人的思想 express one’s thought
5．各种各样的…… a variety of
6．把……称为…… label...as...
7．而不是 rather than
8．技术进步 technological advance
9．导致；促使 lead to
10．可访问；为……接触或了解 be accessible to
11．以……为例 take for example
12．由于，多亏 thanks to
13．数字化版本 digital version
14．触手可及；随时可用 at one’s fingertips
15．引起质疑 raise questions
16．与……截然不同 be distinct from
17．谁也不知道 anyone’s guess
18．确定地，无疑地 for sure
训练7　Developing ideas(A)
分值：40分
Ⅰ.单句写作(应用文写作之广告宣传)(共15分)
1．随着国际电影节的临近，许多令人惊叹的电影正在上映。(with复合结构)
With the international film festival approaching，many amazing films are on show.
2．无论你喜欢什么风格，你都会找到一部能吸引你的。(whatever引导让步状语从句)
Whatever styles you like，you will find one that attracts you.
3．说到电影，它们不仅能让你开心，而且有很大的教育意义。(not only置于句首的倒装句)
When it comes to films，not only do they amuse you，but they are also of great educational meaning.
4．在享受它们的同时，你也会受到教育，并与其中的角色一起享受不同的生活角色。(状语从句的省略)
While enjoying them，you will also get educated and enjoy different life roles with the characters in them.
5．那么，为什么不加入我们的行列，来看看我们电影院里展示的令人惊叹的作品呢？(过去分词短语作后置定语)
So why not join us and come to see the amazing works displayed in our cinema
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
With the international film festival approaching，many amazing films are on show in our cinema.
There are so many kinds of films on display that whatever styles you like，you will find one that attracts you.When it comes to films，not only do they amuse you，but they are also of great educational meaning.While enjoying them，you will also get educated and enjoy different life roles with the characters in them.So why not join us and come to see the amazing works displayed in our cinema
Ⅱ.阅读理解(共4题；每小题2.5分，共10分)
A new study suggests classic paintings by well-known Impressionists Joseph Turner and Claude Monet may have been influenced by air pollution during the Industrial Revolution.
The study，published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by authors from Harvard and Sorbonne universities，analyzed 60 oil paintings by Turner from 1796 to 1850 and 38 paintings by Monet from 1864 to 1901.
Scientists don’t know exactly how polluted the cities were during that time for lack of data.However，researchers say examining the works of Turner and Monet can give a picture of long-term environmental change with the air pollution.
In particular，researchers said changes in local sulfur dioxide emissions from burning coal may explain changes in the colour contrast and intensity(强度) of Turner，Monet，and others’ works，even after taking into account the artistic trends and subject matter of the time.
Scientists successfully measured painters’ representation of nature，focusing on differences in local weather patterns which influenced colour in works painted in different parts of Europe.Paintings done in Britain generally feature a paler blue sky than other works in other parts of the continent.Generally，artists can historically accurately represent their environment，so Turner and Monet were chosen because they are famous for their landscape and cityscape paintings and also because they were active during the Industrial Revolution，when air pollution grew at a rate never seen before.
Additionally，researchers say that as the air in London and Paris became more polluted，the cities would appear hazier (模糊) to the eyes as well as in photographs.By comparing the paintings of Turner and Monet to pictures from the era，they were able to determine the artists were at least partly influenced by the change in emissions.
语篇解读　这是一篇说明文。一项新的研究表明，著名印象派画家约瑟夫·特纳和克劳德·莫奈的经典画作可能受到了工业革命期间空气污染的影响。
1．What did the researchers find in the works of Turner and Monet
A．Air pollution at that time.
B．Change in subject matter.
C．Social trends of the period.
D．Development of photography.
答案　A
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study suggests classic paintings...may have been influenced by air pollution during the Industrial Revolution.”可知，研究人员在特纳和莫奈的画作里发现了当时的空气污染问题。故选A。
2．What can we learn from paragraph 5
A．European artists preferred landscape paintings.
B．Scientists focused on studying weather patterns.
C．Turner and Monet intended to present pollution.
D．Britain suffered from air pollution most in Europe.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。第四段提到画作中色彩对比和强度的变化可能与当地二氧化硫的排放有关，结合第五段中“Paintings done in Britain generally feature a paler blue sky than other works in other parts of the continent.”可推知，英国是欧洲空气污染最严重的地区。故选D。
3．How did the researchers conduct the study
A．By referring to relevant historical records.
B．By comparing the paintings of Turner and Monet.
C．By relating the paintings to the air conditions then.
D．By analyzing the data during the Industrial Revolution.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段第二句、第四段以及第五段可推知，研究人员通过将画作与当时的空气状况联系起来进行这项研究。故选C。
4．What is the purpose of the text
A．To inform people of a new discovery.
B．To instruct people to appreciate paintings.
C．To introduce the Industrial Revolution.
D．To call on people to protect the environment.
答案　A
解析　写作意图题。通读全文尤其是第一段内容可知，文章主要介绍了一项新的研究结果以及该研究开展的过程。故这篇文章的目的是告知人们一项新发现。故选A。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15题；每小题1分，共15分)
I was fortunate to observe John when our staff toured middle schools to meet outstanding teachers.John is one of those teachers who change 1 and happen to teach art，but he would have been just as 2 if he were a basketball coach or a physical instructor.He is that good. 3 happens to be his field of expertise(专长)， 4 the truth is that John is one of those master teachers who 5 us of what a beautiful thing teaching can be.His students created 6 works of art throughout the year，and John decided to have an art show as a sort of culmination(结业) to 7 the students’ creations and thank their parents for all their 8 .He took his students to art museums throughout the year，and he had 9 a gallery to allow his class to use a couple of rooms for their show.It was going to be a(n) 10 evening.
It 11 even better than John could have imagined.People in the 12 had heard about the show and came.The works were so beautiful that many people 13 to buy the paintings and sculptures.The money could be used for John’s school to buy art 14 for next year’s class.Like many teachers，John had constantly reached into his own 15 to make things happen.By the end of the second evening of the two-day show，John’s students had raised several thousand dollars.Everyone felt great.
语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位改变学生生活的优秀教师约翰通过举办艺术展览来展示学生的作品，并感谢家长的支持。展览非常成功，学生们筹集了数千美元用于购买明年的美术用品。
1．A.schools B．courses
C．minds D．lives
答案　D
解析　根据全文可知，约翰培养学生的艺术能力，肯定和宣传学生的创造力，是改变学生人生的老师。故选D。
2．A.kind B．practical
C．effective D．critical
答案　C
解析　根据“He is that good.”可知，约翰是一位很优秀的教师，此处表示他如果是篮球教练或体育老师，他也会同样令人印象深刻的。故选C。
3．A.Art B．Basketball
C．Physics D．Writing
答案　A
解析　根据“John is one of those teachers who change and happen to teach art”及下文可知，约翰擅长的领域是艺术。故选A。
4．A.but B．and
C．or D．though
答案　A
解析　根据“the truth is that John is one of those master teachers who us of what a beautiful thing teaching can be”可知，“他碰巧擅长艺术”与“事实上约翰是优秀的教师，展现了教育的魅力”是转折关系。故选A。
5．A.accuse B．warn
C．remind D．cure
答案　C
解析　remind sb of sth使某人想起某事。根据“us of what a beautiful thing teaching can be”可知，此处表示约翰让我们想起了教学是一件多么美好的事情。故选C。
6．A.amateur B．amazing
C．contemporary D．conventional
答案　B
解析　根据下一段中“The works were so beautiful that many people to buy the paintings and sculptures.”可知，学生们创作了令人惊叹的艺术作品。故选B。
7．A.celebrate B．donate
C．sponsor D．house
答案　A
解析　根据“and John decided to have an art show as a sort of culmination(结业)”可知，举办艺术展览是为了庆祝学生们的创作。故选A。
8．A.emotion B．association
C．expectation D．support
答案　D
解析　根据“and thank their parents”可知，此处表示举办艺术展览也是感谢家长们的支持。故选D。
9．A.required B．persuaded
C．invited D．motivated
答案　B
解析　根据“a gallery to allow his class to use a couple of rooms for their show”可知，约翰老师说服了一家画廊允许他的班级使用房间办展。故选B。
10．A.social B．impressive
C．tiring D．desperate
答案　B
解析　根据“People in the had heard about the show and came.The works were so beautiful that many people to buy the paintings and sculptures.”可知，观看展览的人蜂拥而至，所以是一个令人印象深刻的夜晚。故选B。
11．A.turned out B．figured out
C．brought out D．broke out
答案　A
解析　根据“People in the had heard about the show and came.The works were so beautiful that many people to buy the paintings and sculptures.”可知，实际上结果比约翰想象的要好。故选A。
12．A.school B．field
C．league D．community
答案　D
解析　根据“had heard about the show and came”可知，整个社区的人都听说了这场展览。故选D。
13．A.intended B．learned
C．offered D．promised
答案　C
解析　根据“The money could be used for John’s school to buy art for next year’s class.”可知，此处表示许多人主动提出购买这些画和雕塑。故选C。
14．A.treasures B．galleries
C．supplies D．works
答案　C
解析　根据“for next year’s class”可知，此处表示用这些钱来购买明年的美术用品。故选C。
15．A.bag B．jacket
C．box D．pocket
答案　D
解析　根据“to make things happen”可知，此处表示约翰不断地从自己的口袋里掏钱来为学生购买美术用品。故选D。
训练8　Developing ideas(B)
分值：32.5分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8题；每小题2.5分，共20分)
A
Robots in the art world are nothing new.In fact，for centuries，people have built robots as art objects.However，what’s different now is that artists and engineers are building robots that actually create art.
In 1973，British-born painter Harold Cohen wrote a computer program and called it AARON.At first，AARON only made simple outlines whose color and details Cohen would later add.Fifty years later，AARON is able to paint anything a human could paint.So can AARON be called an artist or creative In 2010，Cohen explained，“Although I wrote the initial computer code that AARON follows，AARON can generate unlimited numbers of images.” So according to Cohen，the simple answer is yes—AARON is creative.
It’s not just paintings that robots are creating，though.Last year，a robot called Shimon released its first album(唱片) on Spotify.Shimon began life as a simple robot marimba(木琴) player.Over the years，however，it’s learned how to perform with other musicians，write original songs.Shimon does this by analyzing huge amounts of music—roughly 50,000 rock，jazz and hip-hop songs—to identify patterns and then uses that information to create original works.
It may be cool to hear a song created by a robot，but is there any other reason to build robots that can play music According to Gil Weinberg，one of Shimon’s creators，because the robot is capable of doing things that a real musician might not think of，he and his team “hope and believe that these new abilities would lead to new directions that could not be achieved in human-to-human cooperation”．
While questions about robots creating art are fun to think about，there are many other ways that robots can help artists in the way they create their works.For example，advancements in 3D-printing technology will allow artists to build more complex pieces for their sculptures.Therefore，robots in the art world are here to stay.
1．What was AARON able to do at first
A．Paint people and landscapes.
B．Prepare basic outlines for Cohen.
C．Draw pictures of itself and Cohen.
D．Color paintings under Cohen’s instructions.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“At first，AARON only made simple outlines whose color and details Cohen would later add.”可知，AARON一开始只能为Cohen画出草图。故选B。
2．What does the article tell us about Shimon
A．It is both a marimba and guitar player.
B．It has created about 50,000 original songs.
C．It is expected to push humans to achieve more.
D．Its creators hope that it can outperform humans.
答案　C
解析　细节理解题。 根据倒数第二段中“According to Gil Weinberg...he and his team ‘hope and believe...that could not be achieved in human-to-human cooperation’．”可知，Shimon被期待推动人类取得更多成就。故选C。
3．What is the author’s attitude toward robots that create art
A．Positive. B．Worried.
C．Neutral. D．Doubtful.
答案　A
解析　观点态度题。 根据最后一段中“While questions about robots creating art are fun to think about，there are many other ways that robots can help artists in the way they create their works.”和“Therefore，robots in the art world are here to stay.”可推知，作者对创造艺术的机器人持积极的态度，肯定了其价值。故选A。
4．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．AARON and Shimon
B．Robots in the Real World
C．Programmed Creativity
D．Advancements in Technology
答案　C
解析　标题归纳题。 通读全文，尤其是第二段中“So according to Cohen，the simple answer is yes—AARON is creative.”可知，本文主要介绍了机器人在艺术界的应用，因此C选项“被编程的创造力”体现本文主旨，适合作为标题。故选C。
B
Jason M．Allen was almost too nervous to enter his first art competition.Now，his award-winning image is stirring debates about whether art can be generated by a computer，and what，exactly，it means to be an artist.
In August 2022，Allen，a 39-year-old game designer who lives in Pueblo West，Colorado，won first place in the “digital arts/digitally-operated photography” category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition.His winning image，titled Théatre D’opéra Spatial，was made with Midjourney—an artificial intelligence system that can produce detailed images when fed written prompts(提示)．
Allen’s winning image looks like a bright cross between a classic and modern painting.It’s one of three such images he entered in the competition.Allen posted excitedly about his win on Midjourney’s Discord server on August 25，along with pictures of his three entries; it spread quickly on Twitter days later，with many artists feeling angry about Allen’s win because of his use of AI to create the image.“He just ‘pressed a few buttons to make a digital art piece’，” one Twitter user wrote.“We’re watching the death of art unfold before our eyes.”
However，to get the final three images he entered in the competition，Allen said，he took over 80 hours.First，he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in nice dresses and space helmets.Over time，with slight adjustments to his written prompts，he created 900 repeating processes of what led to his final three images.He gave the final touch to those three images in Photoshop.Then he ran the images through another software program called Gigapixel AI that can improve resolution(分辨率) and had the images printed at a local print shop.
Allen is glad that the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is getting so much attention.“Rather than hating the technology or the people behind it，we need to recognize it’s a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward，” Allen said.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在美国科罗拉多州博览会艺术比赛中，一幅AI画作获得一等奖惹怒人类艺术家，并引发热议。
5．What do we know about Théatre D’opéra Spatial
A．Its beauty is widely accepted.
B．Its creation is an easy process.
C．It shows the death of traditional art.
D．It has caused a lot of arguments.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据第一段第二句以及第三段最后三句可知，《太空歌剧院》这部AI作品令许多艺术家愤怒，引起了许多争论。故选D。
6．What did Allen do to create his entries
A．He searched for smart written prompts.
B．He edited his final images in Photoshop.
C．He fed Midjourney with famous paintings.
D．He developed the software named Gigapixel.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第四段倒数第二句可知，艾伦创作他的参赛作品时，用图像处理软件编辑了他的最终图像。故选B。
7．What is Allen’s attitude to the debate over AI-created art
A．Worried. B．Uncaring.
C．Positive. D．Annoyed.
答案　C
解析　观点态度题。根据最后一段可知，艾伦很高兴关于人工智能能否用于艺术创作的争论得到了如此多的关注。他认为，我们需要认识到它是一个强大的工具，并将其好好运用，这样我们就可以向前迈进。由此可推断，艾伦对关于人工智能创作的艺术的争论持积极的态度。故选C。
8．What might be the best title for the text
A．AI Beats out Human Artists in the Art Field
B．AI Won an Art Contest and Artists Are Angry
C．An Artist Won State Fair Art Contest and Laughed
D．The Artist from Pueblo West Is Defending His Work
答案　B
解析　标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了在美国科罗拉多州博览会艺术比赛中，AI画作获得一等奖惹怒人类艺术家，并引发热议。所以“AI赢得了艺术比赛，惹怒人类艺术家”作为文章标题最合适。故选B。
Ⅱ.七选五(共5题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
Household chores like cooking，cleaning，washing the dishes，and making the bed are never done; they just get repeated like a broken record.Boring! 1 But there are science-based reasons for changing your attitude towards chores.It turns out that doing chores is great for your health.
2 As researchers state in a report，doing undemanding tasks allows the mind to wander.Your mind gets a break，which allows you to consider old problems with new eyes.In fact，undemanding tasks stimulate(激发) more creative ideas than demanding tasks or just resting.
Chores are linked to a lower dementia(痴呆) risk.To discover what activities might be linked to a lower rate of dementia，researchers analyzed massive amounts of healthcare data from the UK Biobank.They found that those most engaged in household chores had a 21 percent lower risk of dementia compared to those least engaged in chores. 3
Finishing your chores can increase motivation.BJ Fogg，author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything，states that the most important skill is recognizing and celebrating pleting even a small task，like making your bed，can give you a sense of satisfaction. 4 Similarly，author Admiral William H．McRaven argues that if you want to change the world，start off by making your bed.
Chores are good for children’s mental health.Children develop a sense of ownership when they have jobs to do around the house and it makes them feel like they are an important member of the household. 5 In my own case，I bond with my daughter by gossiping(闲聊) and singing while we do chores together.
A．Chores are an opportunity for “me time”．
B．Chores can lead to creative problem-solving.
C．Thus，you feel motivated to deal with tasks one after another.
D．In this way，they can be taught to be independent and confident.
E．Like many people，you may regard chores as something annoying.
F．Doing chores with children also improves the parent-child relationship.
G．This result indicated simple changes could make a difference to health.
1．答案　E
解析　根据空前内容可知，人们认为做家务是很无聊的事情，根据空后的“But there are ...chores.”可知，改变对待做家务的态度是有科学依据的，由But可以推断，空处与上文一致，E项“和许多人一样，你可能认为家务是件烦人的事”与空后内容为转折关系，符合逻辑。故选E。
2．答案　B
解析　空处为段落主题句，根据空后内容可知，做一些要求不是很高的任务会让大脑得到休息，这样可以用新的思维考虑一些旧的问题。由此可知，该段讲述的是做家务之类的工作有助于解决问题，B选项“家务琐事可以带来创造性的问题解决方法”吻合，概括了本段的主题。故选B。
3．答案　G
解析　空处应是对上文内容的概括总结，根据空前内容可知，研究发现，做家务较多的人比较少做家务的人患上痴呆的概率要低21%，G选项“这一结果表明，简单的改变就能对健康产生影响”中的This result指代的为空前的研究发现。故选G。
4．答案　C
解析　根据本段主题句可知，本段讲述做琐碎的事情能增加你的动力，结合空前“即使是完成一件小事，比如整理床铺，也能给你带来满足感”可知，C选项“因此，你会感到有动力去处理一个接一个的任务”符合逻辑，其中的Thus表明因果关系。故选C。
5．答案　F
解析　根据本段的主题句可知，本段讲述的是做家务对孩子的身心健康有好处，F选项“和孩子一起做家务也能改善亲子关系”与本段的主题一致，且与空后内容一致。故选F。Section Ⅶ　Writing
本单元的写作目标是写一篇邀请信，要注意下面几点：
一、格式
一般采用三段式结构：第一段表明写作意图；第二段为主体部分；第三段表达希望。
二、时态
谓语动词多用一般将来时。
三、写正文时应注意的问题
1．围绕一个主题来展开。
2．若无法用已学语言知识来表达某种意思，可采用“同义转换法”。
3．结尾最好用一句话来表达自己的希望。
开头段：
1．It’s my pleasure to invite you to...很荣幸邀请你……
2．I’m now writing on behalf of the classmates to invite you...我现在代表同学们写信邀请你……
3．I’m writing to invite you to come to...我写信是为了邀请你来……
主体段：
1．The party starts at...so that we can have...
派对开始于……因此我们可以……
2．We will start at...and arrive...我们将会在……出发，……到达那里。
3．By the way，you may go there by bus...and it will take you directly to the club.
顺便说一下，你可以坐公共汽车去那里……它会直接带你去俱乐部。
4．It will begin at...and last...，during which 15 well-prepared contestants will deliver their speeches.
它将于……开始，持续……，在此期间将会有15位准备充分的参赛者发表演讲。
结尾段：
1．I sincerely hope that you can...我真诚地希望你能……
2．I’m looking forward to your attendance.期待着你的参加。
3．We would be grateful if you could join...如果你能参加……我们将不胜感激。
4．Please let me know your decision ahead of time.请让我提前知道你的决定。
5．I would appreciate it if you could tell me your decision ahead of time so that we can...
如果你能提前告诉我你的决定，我将不胜感激，这样我们就能……
假定你是学生会主席李华，你们学校的外教Mr Brown将于下周回美国，你和同学们打算为他举办一场派对，感谢他对大家进行辅导和帮助。请你用英语给Mr Brown写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加派对。内容主要包括：
1．派对的时间和地点；
2．活动的内容；
3．表达愿望。
注意：
1．开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第一步　审题谋篇
审题
写作要求是写一封邀请信。写作时应注意下面几点：
1．确定文体：这是一封邀请信，写作中应注意邀请信的常规格式。
2．主体时态：文章应以一般将来时为主。
3．主体人称：由于是写一封邀请信，所以人称应该以第二人称为主。
谋篇
第一段：说明写信目的；
第二段：具体介绍这次派对的情况；
第三段：表达愿望。
第二步　遣词造句
核心词汇
1．学生会主席 president of the Students’ Council
2．令人起敬的 awe-inspiring
3．举行派对 hold a party
4．感激 appreciate/in appreciation of
5．参加 take part in/attend
6．上演 put on
7．欣赏民间故事 enjoy folk tales
8．民族舞蹈 ethnic dances
连词成句
1．我是学生会主席李华。
I am Li Hua，president of the Students’ Council.
2．我们听说您下周要回美国。
We hear that you’re going back to America next week.
3．我们决定为您举行一个派对。
We decide to hold a party for you.
4．您是一位令人敬畏的老师，赢得了我们所有学生的尊敬和钦佩。
You are an awe-inspiring teacher and have won respect and admiration of all us students.
5．我们将举办这次派对，以感谢您在过去一年中的指导和帮助。
We will hold the party in appreciation of your guidance and help during the past year.
6．派对于本周六下午6点在我们教学楼101室开始。
The party starts at 6 pm this Saturday in Room 101 of our teaching building.
7．派对上有很多新颖的表演。(put on)
A great many innovative performances will be put on at the party.
8．您可以在派对上欣赏民间故事、歌曲和民族舞蹈。(enjoy)
You can enjoy folk tales，songs and ethnic dances at it.
第三步　句式升级
1．用非谓语动词连接句2和句3。
Hearing that you’re going back to America next week，we decide to hold a party for you.
2．用such...that...升级句4。
You are such an awe-inspiring teacher that you have won respect and admiration of all us students.
3．用定语从句连接句7和句8。
A great many innovative performances will be put on at the party，where you can enjoy folk tales，songs and ethnic dances.
第四步　组句成篇
用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇80词左右的英语短文。
参考范文
Dear Mr Brown，
I am Li Hua，president of the Students’ Council.Hearing that you’re going back to America next week，we decide to hold a party for you.I’m writing to invite you to take part in it.
You are such an awe-inspiring teacher that you have won respect and admiration of all us students.We will hold the party in appreciation of your guidance and help during the past year.It starts at 6 pm this Saturday in Room 101 of our teaching building.A great many innovative performances will be put on at the party，where you can enjoy folk tales，songs and ethnic dances.
We sincerely hope you can attend it.Looking forward to your arrival and hoping that you will have a good time then.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua

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