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主题语境：艺术
Impressionism
The development of Western art slowed until the invention of photography① in the mid-19th century.After that，paintings were no longer needed to preserve② what people and the world looked like.Hence，painters had to find a new way of looking at their art.From this，Impressionism emerged③ in France.The name of this new movement came from the painting by Claude Monet (1840—1926) called Impression，Sunrise.In this work，Monet's aim was to convey④ the light and movement in the scene—the subjective impression the scene gave him—but not a detailed record of the scene itself.
While many Impressionists painted scenes of nature or daily life，others，such as Renoir (1841—1919)，focused on⑤ people.[1] Unlike the cold，black-and-white photographs of that time period，Renoir's paintings are full of light，shadow，colour，and life.He sought to⑥ show not just the outer image of his subjects，but their inner warmth and humanity as well.[2]
词汇积累 佳句背诵
①photography n.照相术；摄影
②preserve n.保护区→vt.保存；保护
[词类活用]
③emerge vi.出现；浮现；暴露
④convey vt.传送→表达；传递(思想、感情等)[熟词生义]
⑤focus on 专心于；致力于
⑥seek to do sth 试图做某事 [1]While many Impressionists painted scenes of nature or daily life, others，such as Renoir (1841—1919)，focused on people.(while引导让步状语从句)
虽然许多印象派画家描绘的是大自然或日常生活中的场景，但是雷诺阿(1841年—1919年)等其他画家却侧重于人物。
[2]He sought to show not just the outer image of his subjects，but their inner warmth and humanity as well.(not...but...)
他力求既展示主题人物的外在形象，又展现其内在的温暖和人性。
【原文呈现】
Live① from the Louvre
1 Hi，it's Zack！Greetings② from Paris，everyone！This broadcast③ is being brought to you from one of the largest museums on Earth—the Louvre！[1]Today we're going to find out about④ some of the Louvre's most amazing treasures⑤.Here we go!
[1]该句使用了现在进行时的被动语态，强调谓语所表示的动作正在进行，且句子的主语是动作的承受者。
【词汇积累】
①live 在此作副词，意为“在现场直播，在现场表演”。
②greeting n.[pl.]问候的话；问候，招呼
greet/gri t/v.问候，迎接，招呼
③broadcast/'br dkɑ st/n.广播节目，电视节目v.播送(电视或无线电节目)，广播
live broadcast 现场直播
[注意]broadcast作动词时，其过去式和过去分词均为broadcast。
④find out about 查明，弄清(情况)
⑤treasure n.[C，usually pl.]极贵重的物品，珍宝，宝物；[U]珠宝，财富vt.珍爱，珍藏
2 Now，at the top of these stone stairs⑥...get a load of⑦ that！That huge sculpture⑧ you can see is the Winged Victory of Samothrace，or Nike of Samothrace！I can't even begin to⑨ tell you how amazing this is！It looks like she has just flown down out of the sky and is standing on a ship.Her head and arms are missing，but you can imagine her holding her arms up high，celebrating the result of an ancient battle⑩[2].And just look at how her dress is being folded by the wind[3]！I really can't believe she's made of stone.The skill of the sculptor is just incredible .
[2]句中celebrating...ancient battle是动词-ing形式短语作伴随状语。
[3]how引导的宾语从句，从句中使用了现在进行时的被动语态。
⑥stair /ste /n.楼梯
⑦get a load of...注意，仔细看(常用于表示惊讶或羡慕)
⑧sculpture n.雕像，雕塑品，雕刻品
sculptor/'sk lpt /n.雕刻家，雕塑家
⑨can't begin to do sth 根本无法做某事
⑩battle/'b tl/n.战斗，战役
fold/f ld/v.折起
incredible adj.不能相信的，难以置信的；极好的
[近义]unbelievable adj.难以置信的
3 Okay，I'd better move on .You can see there are so many people here.I'm being pushed around quite a bit ，in fact.And you're really going to love what's coming up next.[4]It's the one and only Mona Lisa！The painting is a lot[5]smaller than you would expect，and is protected by glass.But from here I can get a good view to show you.When I look into her eyes [6]it seems she has a mind of her own [7]！One moment she seems to be laughing at me，but then again I catch a sense of sadness in her smile.I guess that's why she attracts so many visitors every day[8].
[4]sb be going to love sth表示“某人一定会喜欢某事/物”；what在此引导宾语从句，且在从句中作主语。
[5]此处表示“(与形容词、副词连用)很，非常”，常修饰比较级。
[6]When引导时间状语从句。
[7]省略了that表语从句。
[8]省略了that宾语从句，该宾语从句中又含有一个why引导的表语从句。“that's why...”句型表示“那就是……的原因。”
move on 继续进行，接着去其他地方
push...around 把……推来推去
quite a bit 较大程度地；不少，许多
quite a few 相当多，不少
come up 即将发生(或出现、到来)
one and only 绝无仅有的，唯一的，有名的
get a good view 能够清楚地看到；能看到好的风景
look into one's eyes 直视某人的眼睛
have a mind of one's own 有主见，能自主决定
but then/then again/but then again(引出另外情况或相对照的情况)不过，可是话又说回来了
catch vt.[熟词生义]察觉
4 And now，it's time to get up close and personal with one of history's greatest artists—Rembrandt[9]！He painted this self-portrait about 400 years ago.Throughout his life，he made over 90 self-portraits！No one really knows why.Perhaps it was his way of taking a 17th-century selfie ？Or was it simply cheaper to paint himself than to pay for a model？[10]
[9]“It's time to do sth.”句型，意为“是时候做某事了。”
[10]“It is＋形容词＋动词不定式”句型的一般疑问句形式，than在此作介词，表示比较。
up close 近处，近旁
self-portrait n.自画像
portrait/'p tr t/n.人物照片，肖像
throughout prep.&adv.自始至终，贯穿整个时期；各处，遍及
selfie/'selfi/n.自拍照
take a selfie 拍自拍照
5 About 35，000 works are currently being displayed in over 300 rooms in the Louvre，and it would take a lifetime to see everything！I'll say bye for now ，and hope you can all visit this fantastic place one day to feel the power of these great works of art for yourselves .They really do [11]reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing[12].By the way ，if you have enjoyed this live broadcast，subscribe to find out where I'm visiting next[13]!
[11]助动词do表示“的确，确实”，用以强调谓语。
[12]as if引导的状语从句使用了虚拟语气，表示与现在事实相反的假设，be动词常用were。
[13]where在此引导宾语从句，从句用现在进行时表将来。
currently adv.当前，目前
lifetime n.一生，终身，有生之年
for now 目前，暂时
feel the power of...感受……的力量
for oneself 亲自
reach out to 本短语在本句中是“到达，在……面前出现”的意思。
across常与表示地点的词连用，表示“从一边到另一边，穿过”，但在本句中与表示时间的词连用，across the centuries意为“跨越了几个世纪”。
by the way 顺便提一下，捎带说一声，附带问一句
subscribe vi.定期订购(或订阅等)；定期交纳(会员费)，定期捐助
【参考译文】
在卢浮宫直播
1 嗨，我是扎克，正在巴黎，向大家发来问候！我正在世界上最大的博物馆之一——卢浮官为你们直播！今天，我们将会探寻卢浮宫中一些最令人惊叹的珍宝。让我们开始吧！
2 现在，在这些石阶的顶端……看那里！你们看到的那尊巨大雕塑就是《萨莫色雷斯的胜利女神》，又名《萨莫色雷斯的奈基》！我都不知该如何向你们描述它有多么令人惊叹！她看起来仿佛刚从空中飞下，正驻足于一艘船上。她的头和胳膊已经缺失，但你们仍可以想象她高举双臂，庆祝一场古代战役的胜利。看她裙子上被风吹出的皱褶！我实在无法相信她是由石头雕刻而成的。雕塑家的技艺真是令人难以置信。
3 好了，我该继续往前走了。你们可以看到，这里人潮涌动，(所以)我实际上一直被挤来挤去。你们一定会喜爱接下来的展品。它就是绝无仅有的《蒙娜丽莎》！这幅画比你们想象的小得多，被玻璃保护着。但我从这里能拍得很清楚来给你们看。当我直视她的眼睛的时候，(感觉)她仿佛有自己的思想！上一刻她仿佛还在对着我笑，而下一刻我又从她的微笑中捕获了一丝悲伤。我猜那就是她每天都能吸引这么多游客的原因。
4 现在，是时候近距离亲身了解历史上最伟大的艺术家之一——伦勃朗了！他在约400年前画了这幅自画像。终其一生，他创作了90余幅自画像！无人知晓确切的原因。或许，这是他在17世纪自拍的方式？又或者，只是因为画自己要比请模特便宜？
5 卢浮宫的300多个展室里，现在总共展出着约35 000件作品，要全部看完恐怕得花一生的时间！现在，我要跟大家说再见了，希望你们有一天都能来参观这个了不起的地方，亲身感受这些伟大艺术品的力量。这些作品跨越了几个世纪，出现在我们面前，仿佛时间没有流逝一般。顺便说一下，如果你们喜欢这场直播，请点击订阅，关注我下一站的目的地吧！
1.What's the main idea of the passage
A.A visit to Louvre.
B.The beauty of Louvre.
C.A live broadcast in Louvre.
D.Louvre is taking on a new look.
答案　C
2.Choose the main idea of each paragraph.
A.The introduction to what is going on.
B.Mona Lisa.
C.Rembrandt's self-portrait.
D.The Winged Victory of Samothrace.
E.Conclusion.
Para.1：__　Para.2：__　Para.3：__　Para.4：__ Para.5：__
A
D
B
C
E
Ⅰ.Read Para.1 and do the following exercise.
According to paragraph 1，what is Zack's job
A.A guide. B.An artist.
C.A broadcaster. D.A volunteer.
答案　C
Ⅱ.Read Paras.2—4 and do the following exercises.
1.Which work is NOT mentioned in the passage
A.Winged Victory of Samothrace.
B.Sunflowers.
C.Mona Lisa.
D.Rembrandt's self-portrait.
2.What is Nike of Samothrace made of
A.Stone. B.Cloth.
C.Plastic. D.Glass.
3.Why does the author say the skill of Winged Victory of Samothrace's sculptor is incredible
A.She was sculptured vividly，especially her dress.
B.She was made of stone.
C.She was celebrating the result of an ancient battle.
D.Her arms and legs are missing.
4.According to the passage，which is TRUE about Mona Lisa
A.It attracts many visitors for her smile every day.
B.It is as big as you expect.
C.It is displayed without any protection.
D.People usually can't get a good view of the painting in the museum.
5.What can we infer from the third paragraph
A.Mona Lisa looks quite beautiful.
B.Mona Lisa often smiles at visitors.
C.The room is crowded with visitors.
D.Mona Lisa is kept at the top of the stairs.
6.What can we learn from the fourth paragraph
A.Rembrandt was good at painting himself.
B.Rembrandt couldn't afford to hire a model.
C.It was a trend to take a selfie in the 17th century.
D.Self-portrait is cheaper than other paintings.
答案　1～6　BAAACA
Ⅲ.Read Para.5 and do the following exercises.
1.What does the word “They” mean in the last paragraph
A.The visitors who come to the Louvre.
B.The great works of art in the Louvre.
C.The artists who created the great works in the Louvre.
D.The people who are watching the broadcast.
2.What can we know about the Louvre from the last paragraph
A.The Louvre is very large in size.
B.Many artists live in the museum.
C.The visitors are unwilling to leave.
D.More visitors will come to the Louvre.
答案　1.B　2.A
1.I'll say bye for now，and hope you can all visit this fantastic place one day to feel the power of these great works of art for yourselves.
[句式分析]　本句中“you can all visit...art for yourselves”为省略了that的_____从句，其中“to feel the power...for yourselves”为动词不定式短语作________。
[自主翻译]　______________________________________________________________
____________________________________
宾语
目的状语
现在，我要跟大家说再见了，希望你们有一天都能来参观这个了不起的
地方，亲身感受这些伟大艺术品的力量。
2.By the way，if you have enjoyed this live broadcast，subscribe to find out where I'm visiting next!
[句式分析]　本句中“if you have enjoyed this live broadcast”为if引导的________从句；“subscribe to find out where I'm visiting next”为省略了主语的祈使句；“where I'm visiting next”是____从句。
[自主翻译]　_____________________________________________________________
_________
条件状语
宾语
顺便说一下，如果你们喜欢这场直播，请点击订阅，关注我下一站的目的地吧！
Today we're going to find out about some of the Louvre's most 1._______ (amaze) treasures.That huge sculpture you can see is the Winged Victory of Samothrace，or Nike of Samothrace！Her head and arms are missing，but you can imagine her 2.______ (hold) her arms up high，celebrating the result of an ancient battle.I really can't believe she's made 3.__ stone.
The painting Mona Lisa is a lot smaller than you would expect，and 4.__________ (protect) by glass.When I look into her eyes it seems she has a mind of her own！One moment she seems to be laughing at me，but then again I catch a sense of sadness in her smile.I guess that's 5.___ she attracts so many visitors every day.
amazing
holding
of
is protected
why
Now，it's time 6._____ (get) up close and personal with one of history's greatest artists—Rembrandt！He 7.______ (paint) this self-portrait about 400 years ago.Throughout his life，he made over 90 self-portraits!
About 35，000 works are 8.________ (current) being displayed in over 300 rooms in the Louvre，and 9.__ would take a lifetime to see everything！I hope you can all visit this fantastic place one day to feel the power of these great 10._____ (work) of art for yourselves.
to get
painted
currently
it
works
1.Which of the three artworks makes the greatest impression on you？Why
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The artwork Mona Lisa makes the greatest impression on me because it's said that no matter from which angle you look，you will feel that she is smiling at you.And it is her mysterious smile that attracts so many visitors every day.
2.Which galleries and museums have you visited？Introduce the one that you are impressed by most.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Located along Tian'anmen Square in Beijing，the National Museum of China，as the third largest museum，covers an area of 70，000 square meters.Its chief objective is to educate the public and promote the history and arts of China.The National Museum of China houses millions of pieces in its collection，including the heaviest piece of bronze ware—the 1，836-pound Simuwu Ding.
Ⅰ.阅读词汇
选出与单词对应的汉语释义
1.broadcast n. A.雕刻家，雕塑家
2.sculptor n. B.自拍照
3.portrait n. C.人物照片；肖像
4.selfie n. D.广播节目，电视节目
答案　1～4　DACB
Ⅱ.核心词汇
1._________ n. 书法
2.____ n. 楼梯
3.____ n. 某物的量
4.____ n. 战斗，战役
calligraphy
stair
load
battle
Ⅲ.拓展词汇
1._____ v.问候，迎接，招呼→greeting n.问候，招呼；贺词
2.____ v.折起→(反义词)unfold v.(使)展开；打开
3.________ n.展出，展览→exhibit v.展览
greet
fold
exhibition
Ⅳ.核心短语
1.____________ 注意，仔细看(常用于表示惊讶或羡慕)
2._____________________ 有自己的主见
3.____________ (引出另外情况或相对照的情况)但是，然 而，另一方 面
4.reach out to sb ______________________________
5.by the way ____________
get a load of...
have a mind of one's own
but then again
与某人交流；向某人提供/寻求帮助
顺便说一下
Ⅴ.经典句式
1.It seems (that)... 看起来……
When I look into her eyes _____________________________(看起来她好像有自己的思想)!
2.seem to be doing... 好像正在做……
One moment she ______________________(好像在对着我笑)，but then again I catch a sense of sadness in her smile.
3.That/This is/was why... 那/这就是……的原因。
I guess ________________________________________(那就是她每天都能吸引这么多游客的原因).
it seems she has a mind of her own
seems to be laughing at me
that's why she attracts so many visitors every day
4.It's time to do sth. 是时候做某事了。
And now，__________________________________________________________ (是时候近距离亲身了解历史上最伟大的艺术家之一)—Rembrandt!
5.“do/does/did＋动词原形”表示强调
They really ________________ (确实一直展现在我们面前) across the centuries as if time itself were nothing.
it's time to get up close and personal with one of history's greatest artists
do reach out to us
核心词汇
1.greet v.问候，迎接，招呼[→greeting n.致意，问候；(常用复数形式)问候的话，祝词，贺词]
[教材原句]　Greetings from Paris，everyone！我从巴黎向大家发来问候！
(1)greet sb with...　　 用……迎接某人；用……向某人打招呼
(2)send (one's) greetings to sb 向某人问好
exchange greetings 互相问候
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/完成句子
①She greeted me ____a cheerful smile，which immediately put me at ease and made me feel welcome.
②I wish to take this opportunity to send my best wishes and festival ________(greet) to you and your family members.
③一股浓烟向他扑来，他毫不迟疑地冲出了屋子。
______________________________，so he rushed out of the house without any delay.(读后续写之动作描写)
with
greetings
A thick cloud of smoke greeted him
2.load n.某物的量；负担；负荷(尤指沉重的) v.装载；加载；存储(数据或程序)[→(反义词)unload v.卸下]
[教材原句]　Now，at the top of these stone stairs...get a load of that！现在，在这些石阶的顶端……看那里！
(1)get a load of...　　 注意，仔细看(常用于表示惊讶或羡慕)
a load of/loads of 许多，大量
take a load off one's mind 减轻某人的忧虑
(2)load A with B (＝load B onto/into A)
把B装上/进A
be loaded with... 装满……
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/完成句子
①When the truck _____with blankets and supplies arrived，the local people began to ______them.(load)
②Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources to make，and buying _____(load) of new clothing is not healthy for the environment.
③得知他们在这样的浓雾天气平安到达后，我如释重负。
Knowing that they had arrived safely in such foggy weather____________________.(读后续写之心理描写)
loaded
unload
loads
took a load off my mind
3.reach out to 到达；出现在……面前；接触；把手伸向……；向……提供帮助
[教材原句]　They really do reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing.这些作品跨越了几个世纪，出现在我们面前，仿佛时间没有流逝一般。
(1)reach for　　　　　　 伸手拿
reach into 伸入，伸进
(2)within easy reach of... 在容易到达……的地方；在……附近
within one's reach(＝within the reach of sb)
在某人够得着的地方；在某人力所能及的范围内
beyond/out of one's reach(＝beyond/out of the reach of sb)
在某人伸手够不着的地方；在某人的能力范围外
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/补全句子/完成句子
①Her knees felt weak.She reached ____her pocket for her cellphone to call the police，only to find it out of power.
②More than one friend reached out __me when I was going through a tough time，showing me that true friendship stands the test of time.
③The price of the house is so high that it is ______________________(超出了那些人的能力范围) with average income.
④她脚下一滑，身子闪了一下，像是要跌倒。突然一只有力的手伸出来抓住了她的手臂。
She slipped and swayed slightly，as if about to fall.Suddenly ______________________
and caught hold of her arm.(读后续写之动作描写)
into
to
beyond the reach of those
a strong hand reached out
重点句式
1.That/This is/was why... 那/这就是……的原因。
[教材原句]　I guess that's why she attracts so many visitors every day.我猜那就是她每天都能吸引这么多游客的原因。
(1)“This/That is why...”意为“这/那就是为什么……；这/那就是……的原因。”why引导的是表语从句，强调结果；
(2)“This/That is because...”意为“这/那是因为……”，because引导的是表语从句，强调原因；
(3)“The reason why...is/was that...”意为“……的原因是……”。
[即学即练]　一句多译
我不能和你外出是因为我必须照顾我生病的爷爷。
→I can't go out with you.___________________________________________.
→I have to care for my sick grandfather._____________________________.
→_____________________________________ I have to care for my sick grandfather.(应用文写作之道歉信)
That is because I have to care for my sick grandfather
That is why I can't go out with you
The reason why I can't go out with you is that
2. “do/does/did＋动词原形”表示强调
[教材原句]　They really do reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself were nothing.这些作品跨越了几个世纪，出现在我们面前，仿佛时间没有流逝一般。
(1)“do/does/did＋动词原形”用来强调谓语动词，其中的do/does/did在句中要重读；
(2)此结构只有一般现在时和一般过去时，且只用于肯定句中；
(3)若对句子其他部分进行强调，要使用强调句：It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who...
[即学即练]　补全句子/完成句子
① If he _________________(真的决定要来)，we will warmly welcome him and make sure he feels at home.
②这些小小的举动确实让人们感受到了节日的温暖。
These small acts ____________________________of the festival.(读后续写之情感描写)
③我的确希望你能给我一些关于如何与我的同学相处的建议。
I_____________________________ on how to get along with my classmates.(应用文写作之求助信)
does decide to come
did make people feel the warmth
do hope you can give me some tips
一、课文词汇
1.treasure n. 珍宝
2.at the top of these stone stairs 在这些石头阶梯的顶端
3.incredible adj. 难以置信的
4.get a good view 能够清楚地看到；能看到好的风景
5.be currently being displayed 目前正在展出的
6.visit this fantastic place 参观这个美妙之地
参观游览
二、补充词汇
1.enrich historical insights 丰富历史见解
2.breathtaking scenery 令人叹为观止的景色
3.unwind and relax 放松
4.picturesque views 景色如画
5.beautiful mountains and clear waters 山清水秀
6.pay a visit to 参观
一、课本原句
1.I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this is!
我都不知道该如何向你们描述它有多么令人惊叹！
2.The skill of the sculptor is just incredible.
雕刻家的技艺真是令人难以置信。
3.I guess that's why she attracts so many visitors every day.
我想那就是她每天都能吸引这么多游客的原因。
4....it would take a lifetime to see everything!
……要全部看完恐怕得花一生的时间！
5.It was definitely an exciting experience for a foreign student like me.
对于像我这样的外国学生来说，这绝对是一次令人兴奋的经历。
6.It vividly illustrated a dragon playing with a ball.
它生动地描绘了一条在玩球的龙。
二、其他表达
She showed him around the ground floor of the empty house.
她带他参观了这座空房子的一楼。
1.最令人难以置信的是，你可以在塔的顶部欣赏风景，我想那就是为什么这个美妙的地方能每天吸引那么多的游客前来吧。
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2.听说你即将去上海旅行，我感到很高兴。准备好沉浸在这座城市丰富的文化和历史之中吧！
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What is the most incredible is that you can get a good view at the top of the tower and I guess that's why this fantastic place attracts so many visitors every day.
It's a pleasure to hear about your upcoming trip to Shanghai.Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this city!
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Ⅰ.单句语法填空(每小题1.5分，共15分)
1.The guests，while enjoying the delicious Chinese cuisine，toasted the coming of the New Year and exchanged holiday _______ (greet) to each other.
2.The ________ (exhibit) will be held from 9：00 a.m.to 5：00 p.m.the day after tomorrow in the art gallery.
3.When you find people around you are feeling down，do not hesitate to reach ___to them and offer support，comfort，or simply a listening ear.
4.The truck ______ (load) with the relief goods was travelling to the earthquake-stricken area.
5.A new problem has come ___ during the project，and we need to find a solution quickly.
greetings
exhibition
out
loaded
up
6.You are always making noises！Why must you be so tiresome while the latest sports news ________________(broadcast) on the radio
7.Wow，get a load ___that sunset！This view is breathtaking！I've never seen such a beautiful display of colors in the sky before.
8.Believe it or not，my 6-year-old brother has a mind ___his own and wants to be independent.
9.Standing with your arms ______ (fold) can send out a signal that you are being defensive.
10.They're planning a big party this weekend.___ the way，are you free to come
is being broadcast
of
of
folded
By
Ⅱ.完成句子(每小题3分，共15分)
1.一些剪纸作品上的图案是如此生动，它们看起来仿佛活过来一样。 (as if引导方式状语从句)
The patterns on some paper-cutting works are so vivid that they look___________________
_____.
2.他非常喜欢中国画。那就是他上周末去艺术展的原因。(That/This is/was why...)
He likes Chinese paintings very much.________________________________ last weekend.
3.发动机无法启动了，它好像出问题了。(It seems that...)
The engine just won't start._______________________________________
as if they would come to life
That's why he went to the art exhibition
It seems that something has gone wrong with it.
4.这幅作品虽然已经破旧不堪，但的确具有很高的艺术价值。(do/does/did＋动词原形)
Although this work is worn out，it___________________________.
5.人们普遍认为，全球变暖和气候变化可能会在未来造成更多的灾难。因此，现在是我们采取行动保护环境的时候了。(It is time to do sth.)
It is widely assumed that global warming and climate change may cause ever more disasters in the future.So_____________________________________________.
does have very high artistic value
it is time for us to take action to protect the environment
Ⅲ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，共20分)
A
Vincent Willem van Gogh is a great Dutch painter.In 2017，one of his paintings was sold for $81 million.2021 seemed to be Vincent Willem van Gogh's year.There were at least five different exhibits in nearly 40 U.S.cities regarding his works.It's very surprising to know he sold only one painting in his lifetime，for only little profit (利润).How did this now-famous painter fail to escape attention after his death？It was probably thanks to a woman.
Six months after Van Gogh died，his beloved brother Theo passed away，who had expected to make his brother's works well-known.Fortunately，Theo's wife Johanna van Gogh-Bonger，as an English teacher at two different girls' schools before her marriage，was left with their son and a sizable art collection.She decided to help Theo's wishes come true.“During her lifetime，she devoted herself to raising awareness of Vincent's art and letters，” says Luijten，author of Johanna's Lifetime Story.
Johanna tried all her best to improve Van Gogh's name.To do this，she chose some of his works to sell and encouraged writers and art critics to write about his paintings though she met with frequent refusal.Johanna didn't lose heart.She lent some pieces to well-known museums and organized countless exhibitions and sales.“One of Johanna's major achievements was the organization of an exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam in 1905，where she collected no less than 484 of Van Gogh's works.A Van Gogh exhibition of this size would never again be matched，” Luijten explains.Another particular move happened in 1914 when Johanna published Van Gogh's letters.Theo had kept hundreds of letters.“This was of great importance，as following the publication of the letters，the appreciation of Van Gogh as an artist increased further，” says Luijten.
“There's little doubt that although Van Gogh was great，he wouldn't be remembered to the level seen today without the influence of Johanna，” says Luijten.
[解题导语]　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了乔安娜·梵高－邦格一生致力于让大众认识梵高和他的艺术作品的故事。
1.What appears unbelievable about Vincent Willem van Gogh according to the author
A.His paintings being sold at such an amazingly high price.
B.His attending many different art exhibitions worldwide.
C.His becoming well-known because of a woman's efforts.
D.His paintings bringing little money for him in his lifetime.
解析　D　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It's very surprising to know he sold only one painting in his lifetime，for only little profit.”可知，作者难以置信的是文森特·威廉·梵高的画作在他活着时没有卖出多少钱。
2.What can we know about Johanna from the passage
A.She married Theo in 1905.
B.She was creative and had a strong will.
C.She was a famous painting collector.
D.She was once a teacher in an art school.
解析　B　推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，乔安娜采用多种形式来提高梵高的名声，尽管经常被拒绝，但她没有灰心。由此可推知，乔安娜意志坚强且富有创造力。
3.What does Luijten mainly stress through his words in the last paragraph
A.The greatness of Van Gogh.
B.The challenge faced by Johanna.
C.His appreciation of Johanna's efforts.
D.His doubt about Van Gogh's influence.
解析　C　推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推知，路易藤强调了他对乔安娜努力的赞赏。
4.What does the passage mainly talk about
A.The great life story of Van Gogh.
B.The woman making Van Gogh known.
C.The contribution of Van Gogh's brother.
D.The popularity of Van Gogh's paintings.
解析　B　主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了乔安娜一生致力于让大众认识梵高和他的艺术作品的故事。
B
Every year in May，art galleries and museums prepare shows to honor Leonardo Da Vinci，who died in France on May 2，1519.He is remembered as one of the greatest artists and 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 Da Vinci'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 about an agreement，probably to produce a work of art.
Cecilia Frosinini is an art historian.She said，“Leonardo was born left-handed，but was taught to write with his right hand from a very young age.By looking at his writings，including from this drawing，we can see his right-handed handwriting is educated and well done.”
Experts compared the two handwriting samples 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 will be 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.
[解题导语]　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了列奥纳多·达·芬奇已知的最早的画作。
5.What has been studied by researchers recently
A.Mona Lisa. B.Landscape 8P.
C.Mirror-writing. D.The Last Supper.
解析　B　细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，最近研究人员研究了Landscape 8P。
6.What does the writing on the back probably tell about
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.
解析　C　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The writing on the back...a work of art.”可知，该画的背面可能是一个关于创作艺术作品的协议。
7.What can we learn about Leonardo from experts
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 right hand.
解析　A　细节理解题。根据第六段内容可知，他可以用左手或右手写字。
8.What's Eike Schmidt's attitude towards the research
A.Unclear. B.Indifferent.
C.Doubtful. D.Positive.
解析　D　观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“The gallery director...his abilities in writing.”可知，埃克·施密特认为这项研究给了我们一个全新的角度来看待列奥纳多·达·芬奇的绘画技术和写字能力。由此可推知，他的态度是积极的。
Ⅳ.完形填空(每小题1分，共15分)
At school，an art class is fun.We 1 different techniques and generally get creative.However，a field trip to an art gallery is often 2 .Last year my art teacher organized a trip to an art exhibition.The gallery was full of older people，who obviously didn't want to be with 3 students.We all got 4 and couldn't stop chatting.Our teacher was getting 5 and kept telling us to be quiet.
The next day we complained to our teacher about the 6 of activities for teens at art galleries.She 7 that a visit should be both educational and fun.That's when I decided to go online and look for art galleries that have special 8 for teens.Eventually，I 9 to find a huge range of activities and recommended some to my teacher.
I also used the 10 to learn about artists.Recently，I found a contemporary artist called Martin Bailey.I've 11 seen artists who combine different techniques，but Bailey is totally different.He does unique illustrations with 12 household objects such as umbrellas，headphones and even cookies.His art is simple，but it makes you see things 13 .For example，he notices that a flower is similar to a mop(拖把)and puts this 14 into life by drawing a little man with a real flower mop.It's really 15 ！I hope I'll be able to go to an exhibition of his work in the future.
[解题导语]　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者参观美术馆的不愉快经历促使自己在网上搜索适合青少年的有趣的美术馆的故事。
1.A.deal with B.start with
C.struggle with D.experiment with
解析　D　根据下文“different techniques and generally get creative”可知，在艺术课上，作者他们试验(experiment with)不同的艺术技巧，慢慢变得有创造力。
2.A.disappointing B.challenging
C.exciting D.interesting
解析　A　根据下文“The next day we complained to our teacher about the of activities for teens at art galleries.”可知，美术馆没有适合青少年的活动，是令人失望的(disappointing)。
3.A.noisy B.careless
C.attentive D.creative
解析　A　根据下文“couldn't stop chatting”可知，美术馆里挤满了老年人，他们显然不想和吵闹的(noisy)学生们在一起。
4.A.annoyed B.bored
C.lost D.worried
解析　B　根据下文“couldn't stop chatting”可知，学生们因为无聊(bored)所以一直在聊天。
5.A.weak B.sensitive
C.stressed D.tired
解析　C　根据上文“We all got and couldn't stop chatting.”可知，老师看到学生们一直在美术馆聊天，担心影响他人，所以很焦虑(stressed)。
6.A.lack B.theme
C.result D.schedule
解析　A　根据下文“of activities for teens at art galleries”可知，作者和同学们因为参观的美术馆缺乏(lack)适合青少年参加的活动向老师抱怨。
7.A.announced B.demanded
C.suggested D.agreed
解析　D　根据下文“a visit should be both educational and fun”并结合上下文语境可知，老师同意(agree)参观活动应该兼顾教育性和趣味性。
8.A.gifts B.prices
C.paintings D.events
解析　D　根据上文“The next day we complained to our teacher about the of activities for teens at art galleries.”可知，作者决定上网寻找那些为青少年提供特殊活动(event)的美术馆。
9.A.happened B.determined
C.managed D.expected
解析　C　根据下文“and recommended some to my teacher”可知，作者设法(manage)找到了很多活动。
10.A.activity B.Internet
C.trip D.exhibition
解析　B　根据上文“That's when I decided to go online and look for art galleries”可知，作者是使用互联网(Internet)来搜索相关信息的。
11.A.already B.never
C.merely D.obviously
解析　A　根据下文“but Bailey is totally different”可知，作者已经(already)了解使用许多不同技巧的艺术家，所以才能比较出贝利是完全不同的。
12.A.useful B.fancy
C.suitable D.ordinary
解析　D　根据下文“such as umbrellas，headphones and even cookies”可知，该艺术家是将普通的(ordinary)物件做成艺术品。
13.A.clearly B.directly
C.differently D.critically
解析　C　根据上文“His art is simple，but”可知，他的作品虽然简单，但会让你从不一样(differently)的角度看待事物。
14.A.design B.idea
C.plant D.tool
解析　B　根据所举例子可知，此处表示他把想法(idea)付诸了实践。
15.A.abstract B.amusing
C.strange D.practical
解析　B　根据下文“I hope I'll be able to go to an exhibition of his work in the future.”可知，因为他的作品很有趣(amusing)，所以作者才期待未来去看他的作品的展览。

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