2020新教材高中英语Unit4AmazingartSectionAStartingout.docx

1、Section A Starting out & Understanding ideas课后篇巩固提升基础训练.单句填空1.They exchanged (greet) and sat down to lunch.答案greetings2.The professor for America made an (impress) speech in the hall last night.答案impressive3.As Teachers Day was approaching,our class decided to hold a party to (celebration) the impor

2、tant day for a change this year.答案celebrate4.Thats the most(credible)coincidence Ive ever heard of!答案incredible5.At that moment Kelman realized it was no longer his job (protect) his friend.答案to protect6.There are plenty of options for watching TV without having to(subscribe) to cable.答案subscribe7.W

3、e rented out a 5,000-square-foot(exhibit) hall and we had 10,000 visitors show up for it.答案exhibition8.The first lecture introduces students the main topics of the course.答案to9.It was like going to a different planet.It was beautiful.It was an (amaze),a frightening just yet invigorating experience.答

4、案amazing10.I had always (attract) by the idea of working abroad.答案been attracted.短语填空for oneselflook intopay forfind outmove onat the top ofshare withbe made oflaugh atget a good view of1.Here are a few comments and ideas I would like to you.答案share with2.Part of Eleanor Creesys work was to how far

5、the ship had traveled each day.答案find out3.Metal detectors cannot be used in many cases because landmines can non-metal materials.答案be made of4.At the time,scientists believed that a person the mountain would only have enough oxygen to sleep.答案at the top of5.The players have to find all the marketin

6、g in the neighbourhood before they can to the next level.答案move on6.He sat in the front of the bus to the village.答案get a good view of7.He laughed when he did so.I was to learn that green Martians onlythe pain or suffering of others.答案laugh at8.Visitors can stand at the top of the mesas and the dwel

7、lings almost hidden in openings of the rock walls.答案look into9.The question is how much are people willing to news that they have gotten used to receiving for free?答案pay for10.I totally agree with what he did .答案for himself.完成句子1.汤姆病了,那就是为什么他开会迟到了。(Thats why)答案Tom was ill.That was why he came late f

8、or the meeting.2.杰克没说一句话,但老师却对着他微笑,好像他做了什么聪明事似的。(as if)答案Jack wasnt saying anything but the teacher smiled at him as if he had done something very clever.3.为了避免这种情况,应派警方调查这些案件。(look into)答案In order to avoid this,police should be sent to look into the cases.4.经理伸出右手从他头上方的书架上拿一本书。(reach out)答案The mana

9、ger reached out his right hand for a book on the shelf above his head.5.他得用余生来还债。(take)答案It would take him the rest of his life to pay off his debts.能力提升.阅读理解SomethingDifferentwithFranklinCox, WhatsOnAroundtheCityLooking for something a bit “different” this week,visit Phyllis Radelifmes new exhibitM

10、y Environmentat the Century Arts Centre.Ms Radcliffe has a unique way of viewing the things around her! I must admit that I didnt really understand some of her works.For example,“Flowers” didnt really seem to have any flowers in it,and I didnt see any cars in her “Traffic Jam”.But her use of colour

11、is truly amazing.If youre looking for a way to expand your horizons,go take a look.WeekendHoppingwithGillianMadsen,NortheasternNewsLast Sunday I went to see a new modern art exhibit by a young woman named Phyllis Radcliffe at the Century Arts Center.The whole gallery was filled with bizarre painting

12、s and sculptures with names like “Flowers” and “Houses”,but I didnt see anything that resembled any of those objects at all.Instead,I saw a bunch of things that looked like my 8-year-old granddaughter brings home from art class at school! I dont know anything about modern art,but I do know that stay

13、ing at home and watching an old movie on video would have been a lot easier on my brain.NewDiscoverieswithSylviaWhitcombe,ModernArtLowersDigestI am delighted to recommend Phyllis Radcliffes new exhibit MyEnvironment,now showing at the Century Arts Center.Ms Radcliffe has evolved as an artist since h

14、er first show three years ago.Her use of color and form is breathtaking and her style shows a real passion for everyday thing in her life.While this exhibit may not be for everyone,Im certain that many of you will find it both interesting and inspiring.【语篇解读】这是三篇日记。摘录了三个参观过Radelifme展览的人观展后对艺术的感想和理解。

15、1.Theword“bizarre”probablymeans.A.ancientB.strangeC.remarkableD.patriotic答案B解析词义猜测题。由后文第二部分第三句“Instead,Isawabunchofthingsthatlookedlikemy8-year-oldgranddaughterbringshomefromartclassatschool!Idontknowanythingaboutmodernart.”可知,她觉得菲利斯画廊里的艺术就像自己八岁孙女从学校美术课上带回来的东西一样让她感觉一窍不通。可以推测出她觉得菲利斯画廊里的paintingsandsc

16、ulptures“非常的奇怪”。故选B项。2.According to Sylvia Whitcombe,the exhibit is .A.Phyllis Radcliffes first art showB.beyond our understandingC.well worth seeingD.somewhat childish答案C解析细节理解题。由第三部分最后一句中“.Imcertainthatmanyofyouwillfinditbothinterestingandinspiring.”可知,作者坚信许多人都会觉得西尔维娅的艺术有趣和振奋人心,是十分值得观看的。故选C项。3.Wha

17、t can NOT be concluded about Phyllis Radcliffe from the three articles?A.She has a unique interpretation of things around her.B.She is quite talented in using colours and forms.C.She is one of the greatest modern artists of the day.D.Her works are disagreeable to the taste of some people.答案C解析细节理解题。

18、由第一部分第二句“MsRadcliffehasauniquewayofviewingthethingsaroundher!”可知菲利斯看待周围事物有一种独特的方式,可知A项符合。由第一部分中“Butheruseofcoloristrulyamazing.”富兰克林说菲利斯对颜色的运用令人感叹,可知B项符合。由第二部分第二句“ThewholegallerywasfilledwithbizarrepaintingsandsculptureswithnameslikeFlowersandHouses”可知有些人觉得菲利斯的艺术很奇怪,与D项符合。C项中,文章并没有提及她是当时现代最杰出的艺术家之一,

19、故C项不符合。故选C项。BStainedGlass(彩色玻璃)ArtworkSainteChappelle,FranceWhile many say that Paris must-see cathedral(教堂) is Notre Dame de Paris,Sainte Chapelle should also be high up on the list.Louis IX ordered it to be built in 1239 to house the Crown of Thorns,a famous relic from Constantinople.Within the ce

20、ilings of the church are fifteen of the worlds finest stained glass windows.Unfortunately,as a result of the French Revolution,one third of the stained glass had to be replaced.TheChicagoCulturalCentre,USAWhile the Windy City might not house the nations winningest sports teams,it does have one of th

21、e worlds most eye-catching displays of stained glass.Todays Chicago Cultural Centre,which was designed as a library in 1887,has a 38-feet-tall Tiffany glass dome(圆屋顶),which is said to be the largest Tiffany dome in the world.ErawanMuseum,ThailandThe Erawan Museum,built in 1994,houses ancient,pricele

22、ss Thai artworks,all of which are displayed within the buildings three floors,said to symbolize the three levels of the universe.The shiny stained glass is on the second floor,which museum owner Khun Lek Viriyapant considers to be the human level.Designed by German artist Jacob Schwarzkopf,the stain

23、ed glass artwork shows five continents,with the sun delivering light,and therefore life,into all.SaintVitusCathedral,CzechRepublicWhile the Czech church whose doors many travelers pass through every day was built way back in 1344,its amazing display of stained glass is a 20th-century donation from w

24、ell-known Czech Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha.The artwork is nothing if not fitting for Prague,the city in which the stained glass is displayed.After all,it is the modern-day Czech Republic from which dreamy Bohemians came.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些世界上最好的彩色玻璃艺术品。4.Whichofthefollowinghasthelongesthistor

25、y?A.SainteChapelle.B.ErawanMuseum.C.SaintVitusCathedral.D.TheChicagoCulturalCentre.答案A解析细节理解题。答案定位在SainteChappelle,France部分“LouisIXorderedittobebuiltin1239tohousetheCrownofThorns,afamousrelicfromConstantinople;TheChicagoCulturalCenter,USA部分“TodaysChicagoCulturalCenter,whichwasdesignedasalibraryin188

26、7”;ErawanMuseum,Thailand部分“TheErawanMuseum,builtin1994”;SaintVitusCathedral,CzechRepublic部分“WhiletheCzechchurchwhosedoorsmanytravelerspassthrougheverydaywasbuiltwaybackin1344.”通过对几个时间进行比较,可知SainteChappelle建筑时间最早,即历史最长,故选A项。5.Where should you go if you want to see the Earth-themed stained glass?A.Fra

27、nce.B.The USA.C.Thailand.D.Czech Republic.答案C解析推理判断题。答案定位在ErawanMuseum,Thailand部分“DesignedbyGermanartistJacobSchwarzkopf,thestainedglassartworkshowsfivecontinents,withthesundeliveringlight,andthereforelife,intoall.”可知这幅彩色玻璃作品由德国艺术家JacobSchwarzkopf设计,它展示了五大洲的景象,由此推断出如果你想看地球主题的彩色玻璃,你应该去泰国,故选C项。6.What

28、is special about the stained glass in Prague?A.It fits the city well.B.It is from a Bohemian.C.It is the largest of its kind.D.It sits in an ancient church.答案A解析推理判断题。答案定位在SaintVitusCathedral,CzechRepublic部分“TheartworkisnothingifnotfittingforPrague,thecityinwhichthestainedglassisdisplayed.”(这幅作品如果不适

29、合布拉格这座展示彩色玻璃的城市,那就算不上什么。)由此推断出布拉格的彩色玻璃的特别之处在于它很适合这座城市,故选A项。.七选五Understanding and appreciating art can be hard if you dont have much experience with art.Dont worry.The following can help you get an appreciation for artwork enormously.Relax as you look at work.1,its best to go to the gallery or view t

30、he art when youre in a relaxed mood so that the art affects you in a positive way.Limit distractions(分神) around you,like your cell phone,and try to clear your mind of negative or stressful thoughts.2.Avoid saying things like “Anyone could make that”and drop previous opinions you have about the artwo

31、rk before you actually see it.Try to approach the art with an open mind and dont compare it with other works,especially if its not in the same style.Ask yourself how the painting makes you feel.Instead of trying to focus on the technical aspects of the art,ask yourself how the art makes you feel.3,i

32、t has an effect on you.Do be honest with yourself when you describe your real feelings.Research the artists life.Some galleries have an informational plaque(牌匾) near the artwork that describes the artist.Read the informational plaque next to the artwork.This is a great way to better understand the a

33、rtist and his mind when they created the art.Most art tries to express a feeling like sadness,anger,or happiness.4.Speak and talk with artists.Only if you like,you can find artists at their art shows.5.Getting their thought may give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of their work.Well now,

34、if you still dont get art and cant appreciate it,try to create some artwork yourself.If you dont know where to start,you can look up tutorials online or take a local art class.A.Look at the artwork as objectively(客观的) as you canB.If it makes you happy,sad,anxious,or excitedC.As long as you understan

35、d the techniques used to create the artD.Since being nervous can actually affect how you enjoy artE.Take the time to speak to themF.For example,if the artist saw a war,a sad feeling may be expressed in his artG.There are different styles and types of art for you to further research答案与解析【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文

36、。艺术经验不够丰富的人很难理解和欣赏抽象艺术,本文为读者介绍了五种帮助理解抽象艺术的方法。1.D根据下文“itsbesttogotothegalleryorviewtheartwhenyoureinarelaxedmoodsothattheartaffectsyouinapositiveway”(当你心情放松的时候,最好是去画廊或欣赏艺术品,这样艺术就会以积极的方式影响你)可知本空说明紧张会影响你如何享受艺术。故选D项。2.A根据本段第一句“AvoidsayingthingslikeAnyonecouldmakethatanddroppreviousopinionsyouhaveaboutth

37、eartworkbeforeyouactuallyseeit.”(避免说“任何人都能做到”之类的话,在你真正看到艺术品之前,放下你之前对它的看法。)可知要尽可能客观地看待艺术品。故选A项。3.B根据上文“Insteadoftryingtofocusonthetechnicalaspectsoftheart,askyourselfhowtheartmakesyoufeel.”(与其关注艺术的技术层面,不如问问自己艺术给你的感觉如何。)可知要着重于艺术给自己的感觉,如果它让你快乐、悲伤、焦虑或兴奋,它就会对你产生影响。故B项符合语境。4.F根据上文“Mostarttriestoexpressafeelinglikesadness,anger,orhappiness.”(大多数艺术试图表达一种感觉,如悲伤、愤怒或快乐。)可知艺术家会将自己的情感表现在作品当中,例如,如果艺术家看到一场战争,他的作品中可能会表达出一种悲伤的情绪。故F项符合语境。5.E根据本段小标题Speakandtalkwithartists.(与艺术家交谈。)中speak可对应到E选项中speakto,表示“花时间和他们(艺术家)交谈。”故E项符合语境。