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北师大版高中英语·必修三 Unit 7 Art
语言运用专项练习
一、单元重点词汇表
序号 词汇/短语 词性 词汇变形 中文释义 例句
1 masterpiece n. — 杰作，代表作 The Starry Night is considered Van Gogh's masterpiece. The newly discovered painting is believed to be the artist's early masterpiece, showing his unique style.
2 inspire v. inspiration (n.) 启发，鼓舞 Munch's experience inspired him to paint The Scream. The teacher's encouraging words inspired the students to pursue their dreams in art.
3 figure n. — 人像，人形；数字 The painting shows a thin figure with an expression of fear. The figure in the center of the painting represents hope and freedom.
4 scream n./v. — 尖叫，尖叫声 The scream of nature became the theme of his painting. The audience let out a scream of excitement when the artist appeared on stage.
5 affect v. affection (n.) 影响 Van Gogh's mental illness affected his sense of sight. Social media can deeply affect teenagers' self-image and confidence.
6 spot n./v. spotted (过去式) (圆)点；斑点；认出 The painting is filled with yellow spots. Art experts spotted a hidden signature in the corner of the painting.
7 failure n. fail (v.) 失败的事；失败 Van Gogh considered The Starry Night a failure in his lifetime. Many famous artists experienced repeated failures before achieving success.
8 reaction n. react (v.) 反应 The Empire of Light has produced different reactions in viewers. The public's reaction to the modern art exhibition was beyond expectation.
9 mental adj. mentally (adv.) 精神的，心理的 Van Gogh was staying at a home for the mentally ill. Regular exercise is as important for mental health as it is for physical health.
10 striking adj. strikingly (adv.) 惊人的，显著的 What makes the painting striking is its use of colour. There is a striking similarity between the two paintings from different centuries.
11 let out 短语 — 发出（声音） The figure's mouth is wide open, letting out a powerful scream. When she saw the surprise gift, she let out a cry of joy.
12 be connected to 短语 — 与……有联系 Munch's mental health problems are connected to his painting. The artist's use of light and shadow is connected to his early training as a photographer.
13 overcome v. overcame (过去式) 克服 We can overcome any difficulty with hard work. She overcame her fear of public speaking through years of practice.
二、词汇运用
从上方词汇表中选择恰当的词或短语，并用其适当形式填空。
The Starry Night is considered Van Gogh's greatest _____________.
When she saw the spider, she _____________ a loud scream.
Van Gogh's mental illness _____________ his sense of sight, which may explain the unusual colours in his paintings.
The painting shows a thin _____________ with an expression of fear.
The dark clouds and the burning sky create a _____________ contrast in the painting.
Many experts believe that Munch's mental health problems _____________ his famous work The Scream.
Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime and considered himself a _____________.
The Empire of Light has produced different _____________ in viewers — some find it calming, while others think it is troubling.
Regular exercise is as important for _____________ health as it is for physical health.
The young artist's first exhibition was a complete _____________, but he didn't give up.
The teacher's encouraging words _____________ the students to pursue their dreams in art.
Art experts _____________ a hidden signature in the corner of the painting after years of careful study.
三、翻译句子
根据中文提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或短语，完成句子。
那个瘦弱的身影张开嘴巴，发出一声强烈的尖叫。
The thin figure opened its mouth and _____________ a powerful _____________.
使这幅画引人注目的是它对明亮色彩的大胆运用。
_____________ the painting striking is its bold use of bright colours.
凡·高画的是他从窗户看到的景象——夜空中的云、星星和月亮。
Van Gogh painted _____________ he saw from his window — the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon.
直到去世后，凡·高的作品才得到人们的欣赏。
_____________ after his death _____________ Van Gogh's works were appreciated.
艺术应当震撼观众并挑战他们的现实感。
His view was _____________ art should shock the viewers and challenge their sense of reality.
艺术能够鼓舞人们克服生活中的困难。
Art can _____________ people to _____________ difficulties in life.
四、语篇语法填空
【基础篇】
难度：★★☆☆☆
The Starry Night, one of the most famous paintings in the world, was painted in June 1889. At that time, Van Gogh was staying at a home for the (1) _____________ (mental) ill. He painted what he saw from his window — the night sky (2) _____________ clouds, stars and a moon. However, he didn't just paint the clouds. He also painted the massive circles of white and yellow racing across the sky. (3) _____________ makes this painting truly striking is the artist's unique use of colour.
(4) _____________ (unfortunate), Van Gogh did not achieve fame in his lifetime. In fact, he considered The Starry Night a (5) _____________ (fail). He sold only one painting while he was alive. This is (6) _____________ many people find his story so touching.
The Scream, painted by Edvard Munch in 1893, is (7) _____________ (equal) striking. It shows a thin figure with an expression of fear. The figure covers (8) _____________ (he) ears and looks directly at the viewer. In his diary, Munch talked about (9) _____________ inspired him. He wrote, “I was walking down the road with two friends when the sun set... I stood there (10) _____________ (shake). Then I heard the scream of nature.”
【提升篇】
改编自The Guardian艺术专栏报道
难度：★★★★☆
A recent study has revealed that viewing art can have a significant impact on our mental health. Researchers from University College London (1) _____________ (find) that people who visited art galleries at least once a month reported lower levels of stress and anxiety.
The study, (2) _____________ (publish) in the Journal of Public Health, followed 5,000 adults over a five-year period. Participants who engaged with art — whether through painting, sculpture, (3) _____________ photography — showed a 30% reduction in mental health issues. “Art provides a unique way for people (4) _____________ (process) their emotions,” said Dr. Sarah Johnson, the lead researcher.
One participant, 45-year-old Mark, shared his experience. “I was going through a difficult time when a friend suggested I visit the National Gallery. (5) _____________ I saw there changed my life. The colours, the figures, the emotions — everything seemed to speak directly to me.” Mark now visits galleries (6) _____________ (regular) and has even taken up painting himself.
The findings come at a time (7) _____________ mental health services are under increasing pressure. “Art is not a replacement for professional treatment,” Dr. Johnson added. “(8) _____________ it can be a powerful tool for those waiting for help or seeking additional support.”
Meanwhile, museums and galleries worldwide (9) _____________ (recognize) this trend. Many have introduced “slow looking” programs, encouraging visitors to spend more time with individual artworks. (10) _____________ (simple) put, the longer you look, the more you benefit.
五、完形填空
【基础篇】
难度：★★★☆☆
Throughout history, art has had the power to move, inspire, and even heal. However, not all artists have been 1________ during their lifetimes. Vincent van Gogh, one of the most influential figures in Western art, 2 ________only one painting while he was alive. He often felt like a 3________.
Van Gogh's mental health problems 4________ his life and work. In 1889, while staying at a home for the mentally ill, he painted The Starry Night. 5________ makes this painting so remarkable is his unique use of colour. The massive circles of white and yellow seem to be 6________ across the sky. Beneath this amazing sky, we see a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree.
7________, Van Gogh did not live to see his work appreciated. He died 8________ that his paintings were failures. Today, however, The Starry Night is considered his 9________, and it inspires millions of people around the world.
Another artist who challenged traditional views of art was René Magritte. His painting, The Empire of Light, 10________ a beautiful house lit by warm lights, surrounded by darkness. The scene is both familiar and 11________. Magritte painted the same scene 27 times because he wanted to 12________ how day and night could exist together.
Magritte believed that art should 13________ the viewers and challenge their sense of reality. He once said, “I call this power: poetry.” His works have produced different 14________ in viewers — some find them troubling, while others find them calming.
The stories of these artists 15________ us that art is not just about beauty. It is about expressing emotions, questioning reality, and connecting with others across time and space.
A. recognized B. criticized C. forgotten D. doubted
A. bought B. sold C. painted D. collected
A. genius B. master C. failure D. stranger
A. improved B. saved C. affected D. controlled
A. That B. What C. Which D. It
A. racing B. walking C. flying D. floating
A. Hopefully B. Luckily C. Unfortunately D. Surprisingly
A. thinking B. knowing C. hoping D. believing
A. masterpiece B. experiment C. mistake D. copy
A. draws B. shows C. imagines D. creates
A. beautiful B. bright C. strange D. dark
A. explain B. question C. prove D. explore
A. calm B. shock C. please D. teach
A. ideas B. opinions C. reactions D. feelings
A. remind B. warn C. promise D. show
【提升篇】
改编自The New York Times艺术版报道
难度：★★★★☆
In December 2023, a teenage art lover made an extraordinary discovery at a museum in Germany. Jannik, a 17-year-old student, 1________ something unusual in a 100-year-old painting while on a school trip. He noticed a series of mysterious 2 ________in the corner of the artwork that had gone unnoticed for nearly a century.
The painting, created by German artist Heinrich Campendonk in 1917, was believed to be a simple landscape. However, Jannik 3________ that the spots formed a hidden shape. “I was just walking by when something caught my eye,” he told reporters. “I 4________ couldn't believe what I was seeing.”
Museum experts were initially 5________ about the teenager's claim. But after weeks of careful analysis using advanced imaging technology, they 6________ that Jannik was right. The spots actually formed a 7________ figure that had been painted over years ago. “This is a truly 8________ discovery,” said Dr. Weber, the museum's director. “For nearly 100 years, everyone missed what a 17-year-old spotted in a few minutes.”
The discovery has 9________ new interest in Campendonk's work. Art historians are now re-examining his other paintings, 10________ that similar hidden details might exist elsewhere. Meanwhile, Jannik has become something of a celebrity in the art world. He has been 11________ to several museums to help examine their collections.
When asked about his secret, Jannik said, “I just look 12________. Most people spend only a few seconds on each painting, but if you take your time, you 13________ things others miss.”
His story has 14________ a broader conversation about how we view art. In an age of social media and short attention spans, perhaps we all need to slow down and look more 15________.
A. created B. spotted C. painted D. bought
A. figures B. colours C. spots D. lines
A. hoped B. imagined C. remembered D. realized
A. simply B. hardly C. nearly D. mostly
A. excited B. worried C. doubtful D. certain
A. agreed B. confirmed C. argued D. doubted
A. strange B. beautiful C. hidden D. familiar
A. disappointing B. surprising C. remarkable D. common
A. lost B. reduced C. generated D. ignored
A. hoping B. fearing C. proving D. believing
A. invited B. forced C. ordered D. allowed
A. quickly B. carefully C. casually D. randomly
A. miss B. forget C. notice D. ignore
A. ended B. started C. avoided D. continued
A. deeply B. widely C. briefly D. frequently北师大版高中英语·必修三 Unit 7 Art
语言运用专项练习
一、单元重点词汇表
序号 词汇/短语 词性 词汇变形 中文释义 例句
1 masterpiece n. — 杰作，代表作 The Starry Night is considered Van Gogh's masterpiece. The newly discovered painting is believed to be the artist's early masterpiece, showing his unique style.
2 inspire v. inspiration (n.) 启发，鼓舞 Munch's experience inspired him to paint The Scream. The teacher's encouraging words inspired the students to pursue their dreams in art.
3 figure n. — 人像，人形；数字 The painting shows a thin figure with an expression of fear. The figure in the center of the painting represents hope and freedom.
4 scream n./v. — 尖叫，尖叫声 The scream of nature became the theme of his painting. The audience let out a scream of excitement when the artist appeared on stage.
5 affect v. affection (n.) 影响 Van Gogh's mental illness affected his sense of sight. Social media can deeply affect teenagers' self-image and confidence.
6 spot n./v. spotted (过去式) (圆)点；斑点；认出 The painting is filled with yellow spots. Art experts spotted a hidden signature in the corner of the painting.
7 failure n. fail (v.) 失败的事；失败 Van Gogh considered The Starry Night a failure in his lifetime. Many famous artists experienced repeated failures before achieving success.
8 reaction n. react (v.) 反应 The Empire of Light has produced different reactions in viewers. The public's reaction to the modern art exhibition was beyond expectation.
9 mental adj. mentally (adv.) 精神的，心理的 Van Gogh was staying at a home for the mentally ill. Regular exercise is as important for mental health as it is for physical health.
10 striking adj. strikingly (adv.) 惊人的，显著的 What makes the painting striking is its use of colour. There is a striking similarity between the two paintings from different centuries.
11 let out 短语 — 发出（声音） The figure's mouth is wide open, letting out a powerful scream. When she saw the surprise gift, she let out a cry of joy.
12 be connected to 短语 — 与……有联系 Munch's mental health problems are connected to his painting. The artist's use of light and shadow is connected to his early training as a photographer.
13 overcome v. overcame (过去式) 克服 We can overcome any difficulty with hard work. She overcame her fear of public speaking through years of practice.
二、词汇运用
从上方词汇表中选择恰当的词或短语，并用其适当形式填空。
The Starry Night is considered Van Gogh's greatest _____________.
答案： masterpiece
解析： “greatest masterpiece”意为“最伟大的杰作”。masterpiece是本单元核心词汇，指艺术家最杰出的作品。注意该词为可数名词，单数形式前需加冠词或限定词。
When she saw the spider, she _____________ a loud scream.
答案： let out
解析： “let out a scream”为固定搭配，意为“发出尖叫声”。let的过去式与原形相同，不受主语人称和数的影响。本句描述过去发生的动作，用一般过去时。
Van Gogh's mental illness _____________ his sense of sight, which may explain the unusual colours in his paintings.
答案： affected
解析： “affect one's sense of sight”意为“影响某人的视力”。affect是动词，表示“影响”，注意不要与effect（名词，效果）混淆。根据上下文描述凡·高生前的状况，用一般过去时。
The painting shows a thin _____________ with an expression of fear.
答案： figure
解析： “a thin figure”意为“一个瘦弱的人影”。figure在此处表示“人像，人形”，尤指绘画或雕塑中的人物形象。也可引申为“人物”，如a public figure（公众人物）。
The dark clouds and the burning sky create a _____________ contrast in the painting.
答案： striking
解析： “striking contrast”意为“显著的对比”。striking表示“惊人的，引人注目的”，常用来形容差异、相似之处或视觉效果。同义词包括remarkable, noticeable。
Many experts believe that Munch's mental health problems _____________ his famous work The Scream.
答案： are connected to
解析： “be connected to”意为“与……有联系”，表示两者之间存在关联。主语problems为复数，且为客观事实，用一般现在时are。注意与connect to（主动连接）的区别。
Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime and considered himself a _____________.
答案： failure
解析： “consider oneself a failure”意为“认为自己是个失败者”。failure在此处为可数名词，指“失败的人或事”。注意fail为动词，failure为名词，不要混淆。
The Empire of Light has produced different _____________ in viewers — some find it calming, while others think it is troubling.
答案： reactions
解析： “produce different reactions”意为“产生不同的反应”。reaction为可数名词，因前面有different修饰，且主语为复数概念，用复数形式reactions。react为动词，reaction为名词。
Regular exercise is as important for _____________ health as it is for physical health.
答案： mental
解析： “mental health”意为“心理健康”，与physical health（身体健康）形成对比。mental为形容词，修饰名词health。注意mentally为副词，不能直接修饰名词。
The young artist's first exhibition was a complete _____________, but he didn't give up.
答案： failure
解析： “a complete failure”意为“彻底的失败”。failure为本单元核心词汇，指“失败的人或事”。本句描述年轻艺术家的首次展览不成功，但后文表示他没有放弃，形成转折。注意failure在此为可数名词。
The teacher's encouraging words _____________ the students to pursue their dreams in art.
答案： inspired
解析： “inspired sb. to do sth.”意为“鼓舞某人做某事”。inspire是及物动词，后接人作宾语，再接不定式表示鼓舞的目的。注意本句描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时。
Art experts _____________ a hidden signature in the corner of the painting after years of careful study.
答案： spotted
解析： “spot a hidden signature”意为“发现一个隐藏的签名”。spot在此意为“认出，发现”，常用于指在不易察觉的地方发现某物。本句描述过去发生的发现，用一般过去时。
三、翻译句子
根据中文提示，在空白处填入适当的单词或短语，完成句子。
那个瘦弱的身影张开嘴巴，发出一声强烈的尖叫。
The thin figure opened its mouth and _____________ a powerful _____________.
答案： let out；scream
解析： “let out a scream”是固定搭配，意为“发出尖叫声”。本句描述过去发生的事情，let的过去式与原形相同。scream既可作名词（尖叫声），也可作动词（尖叫），此处作名词。
使这幅画引人注目的是它对明亮色彩的大胆运用。
_____________ the painting striking is its bold use of bright colours.
答案： What makes
解析： what引导主语从句，what在从句中作主语，意为“……的事物”。句型“What makes sth. + 形容词”表示“使某物……的是什么”。注意谓语动词用第三人称单数makes。
凡·高画的是他从窗户看到的景象——夜空中的云、星星和月亮。
Van Gogh painted _____________ he saw from his window — the night sky with clouds, stars and a moon.
答案： what
解析： what引导宾语从句，在从句中作saw的宾语，意为“……的事物/景象”。注意what本身已包含“事物”之意，不需要再加that或which。
直到去世后，凡·高的作品才得到人们的欣赏。
_____________ after his death _____________ Van Gogh's works were appreciated.
答案： It was；that
解析： 强调句结构“It is/was + 被强调部分 + that + 其他部分”。此处强调时间状语“after his death”。注意：强调人时可用who代替that，强调其他成分只能用that。
艺术应当震撼观众并挑战他们的现实感。
His view was _____________ art should shock the viewers and challenge their sense of reality.
答案： that
解析： that引导表语从句，在从句中不作成分，只起连接作用。that引导表语从句时一般不可省略。注意区分：what在从句中作成分，that不作成分。
艺术能够鼓舞人们克服生活中的困难。
Art can _____________ people to _____________ difficulties in life.
答案： inspire；overcome
解析： “inspire sb. to do sth.”意为“鼓舞某人做某事”，overcome difficulties意为“克服困难”。本句使用情态动词can，后接动词原形。注意inspire和overcome均为本单元核心词汇。
四、语篇语法填空
【基础篇】
难度：★★☆☆☆
The Starry Night, one of the most famous paintings in the world, was painted in June 1889. At that time, Van Gogh was staying at a home for the (1) _____________ (mental) ill. He painted what he saw from his window — the night sky (2) _____________ clouds, stars and a moon. However, he didn't just paint the clouds. He also painted the massive circles of white and yellow racing across the sky. (3) _____________ makes this painting truly striking is the artist's unique use of colour.
(4) _____________ (unfortunate), Van Gogh did not achieve fame in his lifetime. In fact, he considered The Starry Night a (5) _____________ (fail). He sold only one painting while he was alive. This is (6) _____________ many people find his story so touching.
The Scream, painted by Edvard Munch in 1893, is (7) _____________ (equal) striking. It shows a thin figure with an expression of fear. The figure covers (8) _____________ (he) ears and looks directly at the viewer. In his diary, Munch talked about (9) _____________ inspired him. He wrote, “I was walking down the road with two friends when the sun set... I stood there (10) _____________ (shake). Then I heard the scream of nature.”
答案： mentally
解析： “the mentally ill”是固定表达，意为“精神病人”。此处需要副词修饰形容词ill，构成“the + 副词 + 形容词”结构，指某一类人。mental的副词形式为mentally。类似的表达还有the physically disabled（身体残疾者）。
答案： with
解析： “the night sky with clouds”意为“有云的夜空”。with在此表示“带有，具有”，是介词，后接名词。注意区分：without表示“没有”。该用法常用于名词后作定语。
答案： what
解析： what引导主语从句，在从句中作主语，意为“……的事物”。本句中what在从句中作主语，谓语动词用单数makes。注意在句中不需要大写首字母。这是本单元重点语法——名词性从句。
答案： Unfortunately
解析： 修饰整个句子，用副词形式。unfortunate的副词为unfortunately，意为“不幸地”。注意首字母大写，且副词后常用逗号与主句隔开。该词表达了凡·高生前未获认可这一令人遗憾的事实。
答案： failure
解析： “consider sth. a failure”意为“认为某事是失败的”。fail的名词形式为failure。注意：failure既可作不可数名词（失败），也可作可数名词（失败的人/事）。此处指“一件失败的作品”，为可数名词。
答案： why
解析： “This is why...”为固定句型，意为“这就是为什么……”。why引导表语从句，表示结果的原因。本句解释为什么人们觉得凡·高的故事令人感动。该句型在说明因果关系的语境中非常常见。
答案： equally
解析： 修饰形容词striking，用副词形式。equal的副词为equally，意为“同样地”。本句将The Scream与The Starry Night进行比较，说明前者同样引人注目。
答案： his
解析： “cover one's ears”意为“捂住某人的耳朵”。主语The figure为第三人称单数，且未明确性别，英语中通常用his作为形容词性物主代词。注意：cover ears和cover one's ears的区别在于后者更具体。
答案： what
解析： what引导宾语从句，在从句中作主语，意为“……的事物”。talked about后接宾语从句，what在从句中作主语，指代“启发他的东西”。这是本单元名词性从句的重要考点。
答案： shaking
解析： “stood there shaking”中，shaking为现在分词作伴随状语，表示与stood同时发生的动作。现在分词表示主动或正在进行，过去分词表示被动或已完成。此处“他站在那里发抖”，shake为不及物动词，用现在分词。
【提升篇】
改编自The Guardian艺术专栏报道
难度：★★★★☆
A recent study has revealed that viewing art can have a significant impact on our mental health. Researchers from University College London (1) _____________ (find) that people who visited art galleries at least once a month reported lower levels of stress and anxiety.
The study, (2) _____________ (publish) in the Journal of Public Health, followed 5,000 adults over a five-year period. Participants who engaged with art — whether through painting, sculpture, (3) _____________ photography — showed a 30% reduction in mental health issues. “Art provides a unique way for people (4) _____________ (process) their emotions,” said Dr. Sarah Johnson, the lead researcher.
One participant, 45-year-old Mark, shared his experience. “I was going through a difficult time when a friend suggested I visit the National Gallery. (5) _____________ I saw there changed my life. The colours, the figures, the emotions — everything seemed to speak directly to me.” Mark now visits galleries (6) _____________ (regular) and has even taken up painting himself.
The findings come at a time (7) _____________ mental health services are under increasing pressure. “Art is not a replacement for professional treatment,” Dr. Johnson added. “(8) _____________ it can be a powerful tool for those waiting for help or seeking additional support.”
Meanwhile, museums and galleries worldwide (9) _____________ (recognize) this trend. Many have introduced “slow looking” programs, encouraging visitors to spend more time with individual artworks. (10) _____________ (simple) put, the longer you look, the more you benefit.
答案： found
解析： 本句描述研究发现这一过去发生的事件，用一般过去时。find的过去式为found。注意：find out强调“查明真相”，而find侧重“发现事实”。根据上下文，研究团队“发现”了一个结论，用found。
答案： published
解析： “published in the Journal of Public Health”为过去分词短语作定语，修饰The study。过去分词表示被动关系，即“被发表在……上”。相当于定语从句“which was published in...”。这是非谓语动词作定语的重要考点。
答案： or
解析： “whether through painting, sculpture, or photography”中，whether...or...为固定搭配，表示“无论是……还是……”，列举几种可能性。注意：此处or连接三个并列名词，表示选择关系。
答案： to process
解析： “a way for people to process their emotions”中，动词不定式to process作定语修饰way。句型“a way for sb. to do sth.”表示“某人做某事的方式”。不定式作定语时，常表示“尚未发生的动作”或“目的”。
答案： What
解析： what引导主语从句，在从句中作saw的宾语，意为“……的事物”。本句中“What I saw there”作主语，谓语为changed。注意what本身已包含“事物”之意，不需要再加that。首字母大写。
答案： regularly
解析： 修饰动词visits，用副词形式。regular的副词为regularly，意为“定期地，经常地”。本句描述Mark现在的习惯性动作，用一般现在时加副词表示频率。
答案： when
解析： 先行词a time表示时间，关系副词when引导定语从句，在从句中作时间状语。相当于“at which”。注意区分：where引导地点定语从句，why引导原因定语从句。
答案： But
解析： 前文说艺术不能替代专业治疗，后文说艺术可以是有力的工具，两者之间为转折关系。But表示转折，注意首字母大写。注意：However也可表示转折，但常加逗号；But直接连接两个句子，更简洁。
答案： are recognizing
解析： 本句描述当前正在发生的趋势，用现在进行时。recognize在此意为“认识到，意识到”。主语museums and galleries为复数，be动词用are。现在进行时表示现阶段正在进行的动作或发展中的趋势。
答案： Simply
解析： “Simply put”为固定表达，意为“简而言之”，常用于总结或解释前文。simply修饰put，表示“简单地”。注意：该短语在学术写作和新闻报道中非常常见，用于引出结论或概括。
五、完形填空
【基础篇】
难度：★★★☆☆
Throughout history, art has had the power to move, inspire, and even heal. However, not all artists have been 1________ during their lifetimes. Vincent van Gogh, one of the most influential figures in Western art, 2 ________only one painting while he was alive. He often felt like a 3________.
Van Gogh's mental health problems 4________ his life and work. In 1889, while staying at a home for the mentally ill, he painted The Starry Night. 5________ makes this painting so remarkable is his unique use of colour. The massive circles of white and yellow seem to be 6________ across the sky. Beneath this amazing sky, we see a sleeping village and a dark, lonely tree.
7________, Van Gogh did not live to see his work appreciated. He died 8________ that his paintings were failures. Today, however, The Starry Night is considered his 9________, and it inspires millions of people around the world.
Another artist who challenged traditional views of art was René Magritte. His painting, The Empire of Light, 10________ a beautiful house lit by warm lights, surrounded by darkness. The scene is both familiar and 11________. Magritte painted the same scene 27 times because he wanted to 12________ how day and night could exist together.
Magritte believed that art should 13________ the viewers and challenge their sense of reality. He once said, “I call this power: poetry.” His works have produced different 14________ in viewers — some find them troubling, while others find them calming.
The stories of these artists 15________ us that art is not just about beauty. It is about expressing emotions, questioning reality, and connecting with others across time and space.
A. recognized B. criticized C. forgotten D. doubted
答案： A
解析： 根据下文“Van Gogh... sold only one painting while he was alive”可知，凡·高生前只卖出了一幅画，说明他的艺术价值没有被当时的人们“认可”。recognized意为“被认可的”，符合语境。
A. bought B. sold C. painted D. collected
答案： B
解析： 根据历史事实，凡·高生前只“卖掉”了一幅画，即《红色葡萄园》。sold（出售）符合语境。
A. genius B. master C. failure D. stranger
答案： C
解析： 前文提到凡·高只卖掉一幅画，结合后文“he considered The Starry Night a failure”，可知凡·高当时认为自己是个“失败者”。
A. improved B. saved C. affected D. controlled
答案： C
解析： “mental health problems affected his life and work”意为“心理健康问题影响了他的生活和工作”。affected为本单元核心词汇，意为“影响”。
A. That B. What C. Which D. It
答案： B
解析： what引导主语从句，在从句中作主语，意为“……的事物”。本句“What makes this painting so remarkable”作主语，谓语为“is”。
A. racing B. walking C. flying D. floating
答案： A
解析： 原文描述“the massive circles of white and yellow racing across the sky”，racing意为“快速移动”，生动描绘了星空动态旋转的视觉效果。
A. Hopefully B. Luckily C. Unfortunately D. Surprisingly
答案： C
解析： 凡·高生前未看到自己的作品被欣赏，这是“不幸的”。Unfortunately符合语境，表达遗憾的语气。
A. thinking B. knowing C. hoping D. believing
答案： D
解析： “died believing that...”意为“去世时认为……”。believing表示“相信/认为”，强调他内心真实的想法。
A. masterpiece B. experiment C. mistake D. copy
答案： A
解析： 今天，《星夜》被认为是凡·高的“杰作”。masterpiece为本单元核心词汇，意为“杰作”。
A. draws B. shows C. imagines D. creates
答案： B
解析： “The painting shows...”意为“画作展示了……”。shows在此表示“描绘，呈现”，是描述绘画内容的常用动词。
A. beautiful B. bright C. strange D. dark
答案： C
解析： 根据马格利特的艺术风格，画面既熟悉又“奇特”。strange意为“奇怪的，奇特的”，符合超现实主义艺术特点。
A. explain B. question C. prove D. explore
答案： D
解析： 马格利特反复画同一场景，是为了“探索”昼夜如何共存。explore意为“探索，探究”，符合艺术家的创作动机。
A. calm B. shock C. please D. teach
答案： B
解析： 根据马格利特的艺术理念，艺术应当“震撼”观众并挑战他们的现实感。shock意为“震撼，使震惊”，与本单元课文内容一致。
A. ideas B. opinions C. reactions D. feelings
答案： C
解析： “produced different reactions in viewers”意为“在观众中产生不同的反应”。reactions为本单元核心词汇，强调观众对艺术作品的“反应”。
A. remind B. warn C. promise D. show
答案： A
解析： 这些艺术家的故事“提醒”我们艺术不仅仅是关于美。remind意为“提醒”，常用结构“remind sb. that...”。
【提升篇】
改编自The New York Times艺术版报道
难度：★★★★☆
In December 2023, a teenage art lover made an extraordinary discovery at a museum in Germany. Jannik, a 17-year-old student, 1________ something unusual in a 100-year-old painting while on a school trip. He noticed a series of mysterious 2 ________in the corner of the artwork that had gone unnoticed for nearly a century.
The painting, created by German artist Heinrich Campendonk in 1917, was believed to be a simple landscape. However, Jannik 3________ that the spots formed a hidden shape. “I was just walking by when something caught my eye,” he told reporters. “I 4________ couldn't believe what I was seeing.”
Museum experts were initially 5________ about the teenager's claim. But after weeks of careful analysis using advanced imaging technology, they 6________ that Jannik was right. The spots actually formed a 7________ figure that had been painted over years ago. “This is a truly 8________ discovery,” said Dr. Weber, the museum's director. “For nearly 100 years, everyone missed what a 17-year-old spotted in a few minutes.”
The discovery has 9________ new interest in Campendonk's work. Art historians are now re-examining his other paintings, 10________ that similar hidden details might exist elsewhere. Meanwhile, Jannik has become something of a celebrity in the art world. He has been 11________ to several museums to help examine their collections.
When asked about his secret, Jannik said, “I just look 12________. Most people spend only a few seconds on each painting, but if you take your time, you 13________ things others miss.”
His story has 14________ a broader conversation about how we view art. In an age of social media and short attention spans, perhaps we all need to slow down and look more 15________.
A. created B. spotted C. painted D. bought
答案： B
解析： 根据下文“He noticed a series of mysterious...”可知，这位学生“发现/认出”了画中不寻常的东西。spotted为本单元核心词汇，意为“认出，发现”。
A. figures B. colours C. spots D. lines
答案： C
解析： 根据下文“the spots formed a hidden shape”可知，他注意到的是画中的“点/斑点”。spots为本单元核心词汇，意为“圆点，斑点”。
A. hoped B. imagined C. remembered D. realized
答案： D
解析： “realized that the spots formed a hidden shape”意为“意识到这些点构成了一个隐藏的形状”。realized表示“意识到，认识到”，强调从观察到理解的认知过程。
A. simply B. hardly C. nearly D. mostly
答案： A
解析： “I simply couldn't believe”意为“我简直无法相信”。simply在此表示强调，相当于“简直，完全”。
A. excited B. worried C. doubtful D. certain
答案： C
解析： 博物馆专家起初对这位青少年的说法持“怀疑”态度。doubtful意为“怀疑的”，符合常理。
A. agreed B. confirmed C. argued D. doubted
答案： B
解析： 经过分析，专家们“确认”Jannik是对的。confirmed意为“确认，证实”。
A. strange B. beautiful C. hidden D. familiar
答案： C
解析： 根据上文“hidden shape”和“painted over years ago”，可知这些点构成了一个“隐藏的”人物形象。hidden意为“隐藏的”。
A. disappointing B. surprising C. remarkable D. common
答案： C
解析： 博物馆馆长称这是一个“非凡的”发现。remarkable意为“非凡的，值得注意的”。
A. lost B. reduced C. generated D. ignored
答案： C
解析： 这一发现“激发”了对Campendonk作品的新兴趣。generated意为“产生，激发”。
A. hoping B. fearing C. proving D. believing
答案： D
解析： 艺术史学家“相信”其他画作中可能存在类似的隐藏细节。believing表示“相信，认为”，表达一种推测。
A. invited B. forced C. ordered D. allowed
答案： A
解析： 他被“邀请”到多家博物馆帮助检查藏品。invited意为“邀请”，符合常理。
A. quickly B. carefully C. casually D. randomly
答案： B
解析： 根据下文“if you take your time”，Jannik的方法是“仔细地”看。carefully意为“仔细地”。
A. miss B. forget C. notice D. ignore
答案： C
解析： “you notice things others miss”意为“你会注意到别人忽略的东西”。notice意为“注意到”，与miss（错过）形成对比。
A. ended B. started C. avoided D. continued
答案： B
解析： 他的故事“引发”了一场关于我们如何观看艺术的更广泛的讨论。started意为“引发，启动”。
A. deeply B. widely C. briefly D. frequently
答案： A
解析： 文章最后呼吁大家放慢速度，“深入地”观看。deeply意为“深入地”，与“slow down”相呼应。

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