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2026外研版高考英语突破练
Unit 3　Times change!
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2025·河北保定模拟)
Tips on Creating Your Own Art Book
An art book is not meant to collect dust on a bookshelf.It’s a piece of limited edition artwork that should be shown off,like a coffee table book.
What is an art book
An art book,found in galleries or studios,shows an artist’s work on one topic.The theme can be broad or very specific.One example is the great German-American artist Gerhard Richter who produced a single work September.
What do artists include in art books
Now the hard bit.Artists who have created photography books have typically had to narrow down thousands of images to just a few.For a painter creating an anthology,this will likely be less.And if the book is a concept book,the work will be created specifically for each step or page in the book.
Some of the most famous art books are an anthology of photographs along a certain theme,which might be biographical or explore a certain subject.One of the earliest photography books was Robert Frank’s The Americans.
Practical elements of an art book
Once you’ve decided on the contents,it’s time to consider the practical elements of producing an art book.
·Layout
Consider which image comes first,and what sits next to what.If you are combining images and text,always place the image on the right-hand page.This makes it easier to view the picture in full.
·Publishing and printing
Most highly prized art books are published and printed by specialist publishers.If you are self-publishing your art books,you will need to go down a similar route to get high-quality print.You should consider the paper you use.Its weight needs to be heavy enough so that the images from the other side of the page doesn’t bleed.Art books are most often square or landscape in shape.
1.What can we know about an art book from the text
A.It’s mainly for collection.
B.It can be displayed proudly.
C.It always has a very narrow theme.
D.It is usually found in common bookstores.
2.What is a common challenge for artists creating photography books
A.Selecting a theme.
B.Printing the images.
C.Designing the layout.
D.Narrowing down images.
3.What should you consider if you want to self-publish your art book with high-quality print
A.The price of the book.
B.The weight of the paper.
C.The number of images included.
D.The gallery where the book will be displayed.
【语境猜词】
①anthology　　　　_______________________
②biographical _______________________
③layout　　　　　　_______________________
④self-publish _______________________
⑤bleed(熟义:v.流血)
生义(文义):v. _______________________
⑥landscape(熟义:n.风景)
生义:adj. _______________________
B(2025·四川泸州三模)
Recently,AI-generated art is worrying to some artists,who wonder whether they’ll be replaced by this technology.Meanwhile,others consider AI creations as little more than high-tech copying.A mass of AI tools have become available to the general public.The most accessible ones only require inputting a few words to create original images,which has resulted in a wave of surreal memes(表情包).However,when a work of art made with AI controversially won an art prize in Colorado,many realised that the technology has more to offer than just memes.
A digital artist experimenting with AI is Zzai,who was born in Guangxi,China.While browsing through Zzai’s attractive creations,few might guess that the artist has been experimenting with AI for only half a year.“In May I started following some bloggers on the Internet and I was really inspired by their creations,so I started learning,” says the artist.Based on an AI image generator called Midjourney,Zzai creates visionary images that blend(融合) cyberpunk with Chinese culture and history.The artist’s series Cyber Peking Opera attempts to answer the question,“When we enter the metaverse(虚拟现实空间),what will traditional art come to ” and explores the relationship between tradition and technology while also processing culture by way of digitisation.
“The rise of AI technology is an irreversible trend,” adds Zzai.“Its scale and spread will only increase when the physical world and virtual reality are blended.” While generating AI artwork often takes no more than a minute,the preparatory work is time-consuming.Artists need to familiarise themselves with different software and put together strings of text to produce the desired results.
Zzai is using his eye-catching creations to combat negative stereotypes of AI-generated art.“Opinions are very polarised.Some are supportive of this technology,but many are resistant to change,” he says.“AI is worthy of our imagination,and my projects make use of this technology to make bold attempts at creation.” Through his work,Zzai demonstrates that AI is not just a tool for replication but a medium for bold,innovative expression,offering new ways to reimagine and preserve cultural heritage in the digital age.
4.What can be inferred from the winning of an AI-made work
A.AI art has shown its true potential.
B.Traditional form still holds its advantage.
C.Artists are doubtful about the technology.
D.High-tech copying consists of simple memes.
5.How does Zzai create his series
A.By relying on the AI tool and his ideas.
B.By combining different AI image generators.
C.By using his rich experience in traditional art.
D.By learning from digital artists on the Internet.
6.Why does producing AI artwork require much time of artists
A.They need to design enough original images.
B.They have to understand the metaverse’s feature.
C.They have to spend ages in improving the software.
D.They need to grasp software operation and process texts.
7.What is Zzai’s attitude towards AI technology
A.Cautious.　　　 　　B.Critical.
C.Confident. D.Uncertain.
【语境猜词】
①high-tech　　　　_______________________
②visionary _______________________
③digitisation _______________________
④irreversible _______________________
Ⅱ.七选五
Join the Friends and find the place that’s right for you
●Who are the Friends of the University Art Museum
Friends are our neighbours from the local communities and beyond.They are families,students,scholars,and alumni(校友).　8　.Friends are united by a shared love for the arts and for the university,and by a desire to be part of a cultural community.Friends are interested and active in the life of the Art Museum.Friends are art lovers—just like you.
●　9　
As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support to help sustain the continued excellence and diversity of the Museum’s educational programs.By joining the Friends,you help to guarantee that the Museum remains a welcoming place of shared enrichment for all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.
●What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy
　10　.When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,you also become part of a great tradition.Not only will you be actively participating in the life of the Museum,but you also will receive special opportunities to share your love of art with other like-minded individuals.　11　,and they get invitations to exhibition openings,lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings.
●How do I join the Friends
Becoming a Friend is easy.　12　,return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately.If you prefer,you may join online or when you visit the Museum Store.
A.Why does membership matter
B.How can I learn about the Friends
C.Simply complete the membership form
D.You can then see the full range of Friends benefits
E.Friends membership is your entry to many opportunities
F.Friends receive a subscription to the Museum’s quarterly magazine
G.Friends are people of all ages,interests,abilities,and cultural backgrounds
【语境猜词】
①membership　　　_______________________
②sustain _______________________
③enrichment _______________________
④like-minded _______________________
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·湖南一模)
Chinese painting,standing as one of the world’s 13.　　　　　　(old) and most enduring artistic legacies,has a rich and complex story to tell.The journey begins with ink,a 14.　　　　　　　　　(fundament) material that is rubbed to the desired consistency on an inkstone with a little water.Then the painter uses a pointed-tipped brush 15.　　　　　(craft) from the hair of goats,deer,or wolves set in a shaft of bamboo.Typically,traditional Chinese paintings are brought to life on a length of silk or a sheet of paper,16.　　　　　　 surface is absorbent,allowing no room for erasure or correction.One must,17.　　　　　　,know beforehand what he intends to do.To achieve a successful 18.　　　　　　(create),each stroke demands unwavering confidence,swift execution and a profound mastery of technique trained through years of practice.
Chinese painting consists of three main subjects:human figures,landscapes,and birds and flowers.The Tang Dynasty 19.　　　　　　　(witness) figure painting reach its unprecedented height,while the Song Dynasty saw the flourishing of landscape painting and bird-and-flower painting.During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,having been exposed to Western art,Chinese painters started to evolve new styles combining traditional 20.　　　　　(technique) with Western impressionism and perspective.21. the perfect integration of ancient and modern,Chinese painting is bound to shine with an even more glorious and distinctive charm,22.　　　　　　(attract) art lovers around the world.
【语境猜词】
①fundamental　　　　_______________________
②craft _______________________
③absorbent _______________________
④creation(熟义:n.创造)
生义(文义):n. _______________________
参考答案
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章提供了如何发表个人艺术书籍的建议。
1.B　细节理解题。根据第一段“An art book is not meant to collect dust on a bookshelf.It’s a piece of limited edition artwork that should be shown off,like a coffee table book.”可知,艺术书籍是可以自豪地展示的,故选B项。
2.D　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Artists who have created photography books have typically had to narrow down thousands of images to just a few.”可知,创作摄影书籍的艺术家面临的常见挑战是精简图片,故选D项。
3.B　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“如果你自行出版艺术书籍,你需要走类似的路线来获得高质量的印刷。你应该考虑你使用的纸张。它的重量需要足够重,以防止页面另一面的图像渗透。”可知,如果想自行出版高质量印刷的艺术书籍,应该考虑纸张的重量,故选B项。
【语境猜词】
①选集　②传记的　③版式布局;排版设计　④自行出版　⑤(墨水)渗透　⑥横版的
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明人工智能生成的艺术在争议中展现的潜力,并以中国艺术家Zzai为例,说明AI如何成为融合传统文化与未来想象、进行创新表达的新媒介,而不仅是复制工具。
4.A　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“However,when a work of art made with AI controversially won an art prize in Colorado,many realised that the technology has more to offer than just memes.”可知,人工智能作品的获胜表明人工智能艺术已经展示了它的真正潜力,故选A项。
5.A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Based on an AI image generator called Midjourney,Zzai creates visionary images that blend cyberpunk with Chinese culture and history.”可知,扎伊依靠人工智能工具和他的想法创作他的系列作品,故选A项。
6.D　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“While generating AI artwork often takes no more than a minute,the preparatory work is time-consuming.Artists need to familiarise themselves with different software and put together strings of text to produce the desired results.”可知,制作AI美术作品需要艺术家投入大量时间,因为他们需要掌握软件操作和文本处理的方法,故选D项。
7.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“AI is worthy of our imagination,and my projects make use of this technology to make bold attempts at creation.”可知,扎伊对人工智能技术的态度是自信的,故选C项。
【语境猜词】
①高科技的　②富有想象力的　③数字化　④不可逆转的
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了大学艺术博物馆“朋友”会员的构成、会员的重要性、会员权益及加入方式,目的是吸引公众成为会员并支持博物馆。
8.G　空前提到“朋友”会员来自不同群体,包括家人、学生、学者和校友等。G项“‘朋友’会员是有着不同年龄、兴趣、能力和文化背景的人”进一步描述了“朋友”会员所涵盖的群体,与前文逻辑连贯。
9.A　根据本段中的“As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support to help sustain...”等关键信息可知,本段是在阐述会员身份的重要性。空白处是小标题,由问号可知,这是个疑问句,A项“为什么会员身份很重要”符合语境。
10.E　该空紧跟问题“What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy ”。空后提到成为会员能有诸多机会,如参与博物馆生活、有机会与志同道合的人分享对艺术的喜爱等。E项“‘朋友’会员身份是你获得诸多机会的途径”既回答了前面的问题,又引出了下文的内容。
11.F　空后列举了成为会员后的一些具体好处,如他们会收到展览开幕式、讲座、旅行机会以及热闹的社交聚会的邀请。空白处应该说明会员能获得的权益,F项“‘朋友’会员会收到该博物馆季刊的订阅(服务)”符合语境。Friends receive...与and they get...是并列关系。
12.C　上文“How do I join the Friends ”提到如何加入的问题。C项“Simply complete the membership form(只需填写会员表)”回答了这一问题,符合语境。C项中的Simply与空前的easy相呼应,下文中的it指代C项中的the membership form。
【语境猜词】
①会员身份　②使保持;使稳定持续　③充实　④志同道合的
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国绘画这一世界上最古老且最持久的艺术遗产之一,包括其绘画工具、创作要求、主要题材以及不同时期的发展和融合创新,展望了中国绘画未来的魅力。
13.oldest　考查比较等级。根据前面的“one of the world’s”可知,此处应该用最高级,故填oldest。
14.fundamental　考查形容词。所填的词作定语修饰名词material,所以用形容词形式,故填fundamental。
15.crafted　考查非谓语动词。所填的词作brush的后置定语,且brush与craft之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,所以要用过去分词,故填crafted。
16.whose　考查定语从句。这是一个包含定语从句的复合句,先行词是a length of silk or a sheet of paper,引导词在从句中作定语,修饰surface,故填whose。
17.therefore　考查副词。根据上文“allowing no room for erasure or correction”可知,上文提到中国画不容许涂改或修正。再根据下文“know beforehand what he intends to do”可知,下文说的是画家要事先知道自己的创作内容。由此可知,上下文之间为因果关系,故填therefore。
18.creation　考查名词。所填的词作宾语,所以用名词形式,故填creation。
19.witnessed　考查时态。本句描述的是唐朝时期发生的事情,是过去发生的事情,谓语动词要用一般过去时,故填witnessed。
20.techniques　考查名词的数。空白处在句子中作宾语,使用名词,此处为泛指,指多种传统技法,因此要用名词的复数形式,故填techniques。
21.With　考查介词。根据下文“the perfect integration of ancient and modern”可知,空白处与后面部分作状语,表示伴随的状态,故填With。
22.attracting　考查非谓语动词。此处表示自然而然的结果,所以用动词-ing形式,故填attracting。
【语境猜词】
①基本的　②精心制作　③吸水的;吸墨的
④作品
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