1、单元测评 Unit 1 Art第一部分 阅读理解(共两节；满分 30 分)第一节 (共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项。ASeveral weeks ago, KidsPost did a story on “The Art of Video Games” at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibition has created debate (辩论 ) with some people saying that as fun as video gam
2、es are, they are not works of art. Other people say that video games may be a new form of art and that they belong in museums. We asked readers for their opinions on the topic. Here are a few of the letters we received.A video game is like a painting on a screen. In order to make a video game, you h
3、ave to think of something original (新颖的) to reach the players. That is the point of art. Mary Pottanat, 13I believe video games are not a form of art. Art should be a visual (视觉的) and creative expression of feelings. Although it is arguable that video games are visual, they do not express feelings i
4、n any way. Pranab Kirshnan, 12However exciting video games are, they are not art. Painting is art, but not video games. Art has beauty and culture that no technology could ever compare to. Even though you can create art in some video games, the “Mona Lisa” wasnt painted with Nintendo. Caroline Kapla
5、n, 10Art is a way of communicating ideas to the public in a way that is fun to them. The “public”，who in this case are kids and adults, are finding these video games from different time periods interesting. Video games would not have been art if it had not been for the kids and adults attracted by “
6、the art of video games” Ryan Puthumana, 10语篇解读 本文是议论文。文章主要讨论了电子游戏是不是艺术。1Whos the author?A. An artist.B. A video game creator.C. Someone who works at KidsPost.D. Someone who works in a museum.答案与解析 C 推理判断题。根据第一段的 “KidsPost did a story”以及“We asked readers for their opinions on the topic”可推知，作者是一名儿童邮报的
7、工作人员。2Ryan Puthumana holds the view that video games _.A. arent fun enough to be artB. are so interesting that they are artC. cannot express feelings as well as artD. are not so popular with kids as before答案与解析 B 细节理解题。根据最后一段 Ryan Puthumana 所说的“Art is a way of . fun to them”以及“The public， who . inte
8、resting”可知，在 Ryan Puthumana 看来，艺术是用一种有趣的方式跟大众交流思想，而大众觉得这些来自不同时期的电子游戏十分有趣，可见他认为电子游戏很有趣，是一种艺术。3We can learn from the text that _.A. Caroline Kaplan disagrees with Mary PottanatB. only one kid thinks video games are similar to artC. Pranab Kirshnan doesnt like playing video gamesD. the older the kids a
9、re, the more they like video games答案与解析 A 细节理解题。根据 Caroline Kaplan 所说的“but not video games”以及Mary Pottanat 所说的“In order to make a video game . That is the point of art”可知，两个人的观点不一致。4The text mainly discusses _.A. the differences between video games and artB. why people like or hate video gamesC. whe
10、ther video games are art or notD. what can be considered works of art答案与解析 C 主旨大意题。文章第一段的 “The exhibition has created debate (辩论) . belong in museums”点明主旨。BOne day, a traveler was walking near the top of a hill. He saw a little shepherd (牧羊人) boy with a group of sheep feeding around him.As he came n
11、earer he saw that the boy held a charred (烧焦的) stick in his hand, with which he was drawing something on a rock. The boy did not notice the stranger.The stranger bent over him and looked at his picture, it was the picture of a sheep, and it was drawn so well that the stranger was filled with amazeme
12、nt.The strangers name was Cimabue. He was the most famous Italian painter of the time. He offered to take this little boy to Florence and teach him to be a great painter.The boys face shone with delight. “I should like to learn to do that， ” he answered. “But I must do as Father says.”“Lets go and a
13、sk him， ” said Cimabue.The boy was called Giotto Bondone. He worked for a rich man by taking care of his sheep. Giottos father was working in the field.“I know that the boy can draw pictures wonderfully well， ” he said, feeling surprised at Cimabues offer. “He does not like to do anything else. Yes,
14、 you may take him. Perhaps he will do well with you.”In the city of Florence little Giotto learned so fast that he could soon paint as well as Cimabue himself.One day, Cimabue was painting the picture of a mans face. Night came on before he had finished it. “I will leave it till morning， ” he said.T
15、he next morning, when he looked at the picture, he saw a fly on the mans nose. He tried to brush it off, but it remained there. It was only a painted fly.“Who has done this？” he cried.Little Giotto came out from a corner, shaking. “I did it, master， ” he said. He expected to be punished. But Cimabue
16、 only praised him for his great skill. “There are few men who can draw so good a picture of a fly， ” he said.语篇解读 本文是记叙文。文章介绍了意大利的著名画家乔托的童年故事。5Cimabue considered the picture on the rock _.A. funny B. ordinaryC. simple D. wonderful答案与解析 D 推理判断题。由第三段中的 “it was drawn so well that the stranger was fille
17、d with amazement”可知，契马布耶认为乔托画得非常出色。6What Cimabue found in the morning made him _.A. a bit sorry B. very delightedC. quite angry D. a little sad答案与解析 B 推理判断题。由最后一段中的 “But Cimabue only praised him for his great skill”可知，契马布耶对爱徒的绘画技艺大加赞赏。虽然老师的画被学生画上了一只苍蝇，但是他内心十分欣喜。7The author told the story of the pain
18、ted fly to show that _.A. Cimabue was a strict teacherB. Cimabue treated Giotto badlyC. young Giotto was highly talentedD. Giotto had been a very naughty boy答案与解析 C 推理判断题。乔托画苍蝇的故事表明，他在年幼的时候就展现出了惊人的艺术才华。CFrench painter Paul Gauguin was born in Paris in 1848 and then moved to Peru with his family when
19、 he was only a child. When he turned 17, he went to sea. He returned to Paris after six years.He did not immediately become an artist. He chose to settle in Paris and learn to become a stockbroker (股票经纪人). Several years later, Paul gave up his career to devote his life to painting in order to show t
20、he simple beauty he saw in the lives of primitive (原始的) peoples. He was quite used to success and believed that he would succeed in painting. Unfortunately, his wife saw it as an unnecessary hobby and never forgave him for his “selfish” decision.Paul had always enjoyed the art of the French artists
21、known as the impressionists (印象派画家). He took up painting right away and later he exhibited his works with other impressionists. However, the reality of living an artists life shocked him. He enjoyed his former comforts so much that he had difficulty getting used to his new life in poverty. In 1886,
22、he decided to leave Paris and live in Brittany. After a year, he decided to travel to Panama where he worked as a worker. Then he went to Martinique, where he lived and painted in freedom. However, after a year of living in Martinique, he was forced to return to Brittany, penniless and quite ill.In
23、1888, he visited another famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. Paul slowly broke away from the impressionist movement and painted “Vision after the Sermon”. This painting was important in his career because it led a new style. It was the beautiful surroundings of Brittany and his voyages that led to his
24、own unique style. Paul Gauguin devoted his time to painting in pure and bright colors.After many years of poverty and sickness, Paul Gauguin died from heart failure in 1903.语篇解读 本文主要讲述了高更的一生及其艺术。8From Paragraph 2, we can infer that _.A. as a stockbroker, Paul Gauguin was successfulB. all his family
25、accepted his choice of being a painterC. he decided to paint in order to earn more moneyD. he was not confident as a freshmen in the art world答案与解析 A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “He was quite used to success and believed that he would succeed in painting.”可推断作为股票经纪人，他曾很成功。9What is the RIGHT time order of these ev
26、ents in Paul Gauguins life?a. He visited Vincent van Gogh.b. He moved to Peru.c. He left Paris and lived in Brittany.d. He traveled to Panama.A. abcd B. bcdaC. dacb D. bcad答案与解析 B 细节理解题。从第一段中的 “. in 1848 and then moved to Peru .”第三段中的“In 1886, he decided to leave Paris and live in Brittany. After a
27、year, he decided to travel to Panama .”和第四段中的“In 1888, he visited another famous artist, Vincent van Gogh.”可以得出答案。10Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Paul Gauguins art?A. “Vision after the Sermon” led a new style in painting.B. His paintings are pure and bright in color.C. His voyages ha
28、d an influence on his style of paintings.D. Most of his paintings are about Tahitian culture and its women.答案与解析 D 细节理解题。 A、B 和 C 在第四段都提到了，而 D 在文中没有提及。第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The Secret Behind a Great PersonA long time ago I watched a video of Josh Groban
29、 singing Vincent. It was a beautiful song and I loved it. I got interested in what the song is about.The song is about a 19thcentury Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh. _11_ Unfortunately, he didnt enjoy all the fame (名气) and wealth that his paintings should have brought him. He died when he was only 3
30、7 years old.At that time only a few people knew his work and even fewer appreciated it. _12_ For years he had mental (精神上的) illness. He only sold one painting in his lifetime and badly needed financial support._13_ What was it that made it possible? The answer is that he had a strong supporter, his
31、younger brother Theo. Theo supported Vincent financially, but more importantly, he continued to believe in his brother no matter what. _14_ I think its safe to say that Vincent was able to become a great artist because of this unfailing support from his brother.There is an important lesson here: nev
32、er underestimate (低估) the value of a supporter. Having someone who believes in you through the difficulties makes a big difference. _15_ You might not realize it, but much of what you have achieved is most likely because of your supporters.A. Unlike his brother, Theo isnt famous.B. If you have such
33、a supporter, express thanks to him.C. Moreover, he went through many difficulties in his life.D. Even so, he still managed to create lots of great paintings.E. His letters to Vincent were full of praise and encouragement.F. His paintings are among the most famous and expensive in the world.G. No mat
34、ter how strong you think youre, you also need such a supporter.答案 11.F 12.C 13.D 14.E 15.B第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Once there was a painter who had just completed his course under the guide of a great painter. This young
35、artist decided to _16_ his skills so he decided to give his best strokes (绘画). He spent three days and _17_ beautiful scenery.Suddenly an idea _18_ in his mind and he decided to display it on a busy _19_. He put his creation below a board which _20_， “Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. _21_ Im ne
36、w to this profession (行业), I might have committed some _22_. Please put a cross (叉) _23_ you see it.”While he came back in the evening to _24_ his painting he saw the whole canvass (帆布) was filled with Xs.Disheartened and broken _25_ he ran to his masters, and told him about what happened and showed
37、 his creation which was filled with _26_ everywhere.This young artist cried, “Im _27_ and if this is what I have learnt to paint, Im not worth becoming a painter. People have _28_ me completely.”Master smiled and suggested, “I will _29_ that you are a great artist.” Young man couldnt believe it and
38、said “I have lost _30_ in me.”“Do as I say. It will _31_.” Master interrupted him. “Just paint a(n) _32_ similar painting once again for me and give it to me， ” master _33_.Two days later he presented a replica (复制品) of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that happily. “Come with me， ” m
39、aster said.They reached the same street early in the morning and displayed the same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out another _34_ with the same words as the student did. They then walked home.They both visited the place several days later. Young painter was _35_ to see that ac
40、tually there was not a single correction done so far.16A. assess B. show C. practice D. improve17A. shot B. painted C. discovered D. protected18A. floated B. hanged C. occupied D. flashed19A. shop B. school C. room D. street20A. read B. warned C. declared D. reported21A. If B. Since C. When D. Until
41、22A. comments B. changes C. mistakes D. questions23A. whichever B. whenever C. whatever D. wherever24A. sell B. collect C. watch D. enjoy25A. regularly B. clearly C. completely D. simply26A. marks B. facts C. words D. noises27A. nervous B. unusual C. useless D. careless28A. liked B. ignored C. prote
42、sted D. rejected29A. prove B. expect C. suggest D. inform30A. interest B. faith C. pleasure D. trouble31A. finish B. continue C. work D. explain32A. hopefully B. exactly C. hardly D. namely33A. joked B. argued C. instructed D. agreed34A. board B. picture C. photo D. view35A. worried B. moved C. insp
43、ired D. surprised答案与解析 语篇解读 一个画家在他学完绘画课程后想知道自己的水平，在老师的帮助下，他才得到了真正的印证。16A 由下文可知，他把画展示在街上让人打叉的目的就是想知道自己的画画得怎么样，因此是想让人评定自己的水平。17B 根据下一段 I have painted this piece.可知，他画了一幅风景画。18D 由前面的 Suddenly 可知，他突然有了一个想法。19D 根据空格 34 前的 They reached the same street 可知，他把画放在街上。20A 根据引文内容，可知是作者在纸条上的留言。因此答案是 read“显示；标明” 。
44、21B 因为作者对绘画行业不熟悉，所以请人画叉标记出来，前后文为因果关系。22C 根据常识可知画板上到处是叉号，可推断他请人在出错的地方画叉。23D 根据后文 you see it 可知，只要看见有错误的地方就请画叉。24B 根据前文“he came back in the evening”可知晚上他应该是收拾画作后回家。25C 根据后文“Im not worth becoming a painter.”可知，他应该是彻底地灰心了。26A 根据前文知道画上到处是叉号，因此可推知，大家不满意他的画。27C 由后面的“Im not worth becoming a painter”可知，他说自己不
45、配做一个画家，可推断他认为自己是个没用的人。28D 由上文可知，他的画被人画了很多叉，应该是他的画作没有被人所接受、认同。29A 由下文可知，老师把画家的另一幅相似的画放到同一条街上去展示，没有一个人在画上做出批改的记号，证明了那幅画是很好的，也证明了他是一个很好的画家。30B 根据“The young man couldnt believe it”可知，他不相信老师所说的话，可推断他对自己失去了信心。31C 根据“Do as I say.”可推知老师要画家按照他说的去做，说这样就会有效果。32B 根据 replica 可知，他们把那幅画的复制品拿到同一条街上去，可知老师要他画一幅完全相似的画
46、出来。33C 根据前文 Just paint 和 give it to me 可知，老师要他画一幅完全一样的画给他，可推断老师对他做出了指导。34A 根据 with the same words 可知，上面有着同样的留言，应该是板子上写有留言，可推断老师拿出了另一块板子。35D 根据 there was not a single correction 可知，这一次他的画上没有一处批改的记号，结果与上次截然相反，他应该是吃惊的。第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，在空格处填入适当的内容(每空不多于三个单词) 或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空，并将答案
47、填写在相应位置上。Few people would rather 36._ (begin) a new job at the age of 76, but 37._ is amazing that one of the Americas most famous artists did just that. Anna Mary Robertson! Better known as “Grandma Moses”， turned to painting because she was 38._ old to work on her farm. Then it was her sister who
48、suggested that she 39._ (take) up painting.Grandma Moses was crazy about painting soon after she picked it up and worked hard at it. She painted in a realistic style and her works were nice. She first painted, only aiming 40._ (enjoy) herself, and then began to sell her works for a little money. In 1939, a collector, Louis Caldor, saw several of Grandma Moses works hanging in a shop quite 41._ coincidence. He liked them 42._ great deal, bought them at once, and attempted 43._ (look) for more. Caldor held an exhibition to introduce the
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