2020-2021学年新教材高中英语 课时作业11 Unit 4 Meeting the muse Using language（含解析）外研版选择性必修第一册.doc

1、Unit 4.阅读理解The Spanish sculptor Isaac Cordal sees the city as his playground.He specializes in miniature，a street art often representing a social commentary as a critical observation on capitalism，power and so on.Cordal first models the sculptures in clay then reproduces them in cement(水泥)about 15cm

2、 in height.“As a material，cement seems very symbolic because it is one of our most recognizable footprints against nature.”he says.“Today we have been too used to cement city habitat.”For several years hes been working on the project，Cement Eclipses，referring to the state when a building covers the

3、sun：“Its a critical reflection on the idea of progress.”These tiny cement figures have appeared in cities across Europe，found sitting on top of bus shelters or drowning in the grassland of the big city.“The street became a perfect setting in which I could find enough landscapes for them.Due to their

4、 small size and color，they go really well into the urban environment.They even normally go unseen by passersby.Im very interested in that moment of surprise when someone accidentally discovers them.”he says.“Nowadays there is a fear of not being seen in the public area，so everything is always big an

5、d bold.We become a product of this and do not focus in as much.I think it is good to pay attention to small details.My work is a reward for those who do and it allows us to understand and change the world we have created in a different angle.”Cordal says.本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Cordal和他的街头艺术。1Which of the fol

6、lowing best explains“miniature”underlined in Paragraph 1?ATiny sculpture. BSmall playground.CSocial comments. DCritical observation.答案：A解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中Cordal first models the sculptures in clay then reproduces them in cement(水泥) about 15cm in height.可知，Cordal首先用黏土制作雕塑模型，然后用大约15厘米高的水泥复制它们。由此可知，他应该是专攻

7、微型艺术。故答案为A。2.Whats Cordals attitude toward cement city habitat?AIndifferent. BCritical.CNeutral. DSupportive.答案：B解析：推理判断题。根据第四段For several years hes been working on the project，Cement Eclipses，referring to the state when a building covers the sun：“Its a critical reflection on the idea of progress.”可

8、知，Cordal持批评的态度。故答案为B。3What does Cordal intend to tell us in the last paragraph?AEverything big in public is attractive.BBeing small may be a fear in public.CWe need to focus on the details of the products.DHis work helps us to see the world differently.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中My work is a reward for tho

9、se who do and it allows us to understand and change the world we have created in a different angle.可知，他的工作帮助我们从不同的角度看世界。故选D。4What does the text mainly talk about?ACordal and his street art. BWays to be a sculptor.CMaterials used for sculptures. DReflections on city progress.答案：A解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段The Spa

10、nish sculptor Isaac Cordal sees the city as his playground.He specializes in miniature，a street art often representing a social commentary as a critical observation on capitalism，power and so on.可知作者介绍了Cordal和他的街头艺术。故选A。.七选五Education has always been a hot topic.How to educate children can be a sweet

11、 but painstaking task for parents, many of whom try to offer their children the best environment. Competition between parents over childrens education may start from the kind of animated (动画) series children watch. _1_ By watching the former, children can learn English at the same time. However, thi

12、s does not mean those watching foreign shows perform better than those watching Chinese ones. _2_ They can help children learn traditional Chinese culture and history.Take Journey to the West for example. _3_ By watching this show, children can learn more about the history of the Tang Dynasty and th

13、e development of Buddhist culture in China. Foreign shows can open a window for children to gain a better understanding of the outside world. So, children ought to be encouraged to watch both as long as the content of the show is beneficial.This can also be applied to other things beyond animated se

14、ries. _4_ However, some parents fail to do this. Their incorrect view can more or less leave an influence on their children. Innocent (天真的) children, influenced by their parents, slowly hold the view that watching foreign shows is better than watching Chinese shows. _5_AChinese shows have their own

15、advantages.BForeign animated series are always the first choice for parents.CChildren often follow their parents advice when choosing animated series.DFor example，children can be encouraged to read folk tales at home and abroad.EOnce the view is formed in childrens minds, parents education proves a

16、failure.FThis show is based on one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature.GFor some parents, watching foreign animated shows is better than watching Chinese ones.这是一篇说明文。父母之间关于孩子教育的竞争可以从孩子们看的动画片开始，一些家长认为外国动画可以帮助孩子学习英语，因此好于看中国动画，而作者认为中国节目可以帮助孩子们学习中国传统文化和历史。所以只要节目内容是有益的都可以鼓励孩子观看。不应当让

17、父母的喜好影响到孩子的看法。1G解析：结合下文By watching the former, children can learn English at the same time.(通过看前者，孩子们可以同时学习英语)可推知有的家长认为外国动画片可以帮助孩子学习英语，因此比看中国动画片更好。故G选项“对一些家长来说，看外国动画片比看中国动画片更好”符合上下文语境。故选G。2A解析：结合下文They can help children learn traditional Chinese culture and history.(他们可以帮助孩子们学习中国传统文化和历史)可知是在说明中国电视节目

18、的优势，故A选项“中国电视节目有自己的优势”符合上下文语境。故选A。3F解析：结合上文Take Journey to the West for example.(以西游记为例)可推知下文继续对西游记进行说明，它是中国四大名著之一。故F选项“这部剧是根据中国四大名著之一改编的”符合上下文语境。故选F。4D解析：结合上文This can also be applied to other things beyond animated series.(这也适用于动画系列之外的其他事情)可推知本句承接上文说明动画片以外的其他故事，也可以鼓励孩子们去阅读。故D选项“例如，可以鼓励孩子们阅读国内外的民间故事

19、”符合上下文语境。故选D。5E解析：结合上文However, some parents fail to do this. Their incorrect view can more or less leave an influence on their children. Innocent(天真的) children, influenced by their parents, slowly hold the view that watching foreign shows is better than watching Chinese shows.(然而，有些父母却做不到这一点。他们不正确的观点或多或少会对他们的孩子产生影响。天真的孩子受父母的影响，慢慢地认为看外国节目比看中国节目好)可推知认为外国节目比中国节目好看对孩子来说，是一种不好的事情，而这也是受到了父母教育失败的影响。故E选项“这种观点一旦在孩子的头脑中形成，父母的教育就是失败的”符合上文语境，故选E。