1、UNIT 1ARTSection DUsing Language() & Assessing Your Progress必备知识基础练.单词拼写1.No sooner had he pushed the door open than the flower (花瓶) broke on the ground.2.His courage in defending (国民的) rights inspired people all over the world.3.Can you give me a (保证) that the work will be finished on time?4.She wr
2、ites a lot of (当代的) music for people like Whitney Houston.5.This is a fine book;a (有价值的) addition to the Cambridge Encyclopedia series.6.She won a (铜牌) for Great Britain in the European Championships.单句语法填空1.Alexander tried to get his work (recognise) in the medical circle.2.He was appointed as the
3、(art) director of the theatre.3.Try to spend your time just on the things you find worthy (do).4.The children were surprised by the sudden (enter) of their teacher.5.He is thought (act) foolishly.Now he has no one but himself to blame for losing the job.完成句子1.Vibrant(充满活力的) colours (赋予生命) the 12 dis
4、tinctive animals that represent each individuals personality and destiny.2.Yuan Longping has made great contributions to our country and his achievements (值得) the highest praise.3.On my way home,every object which I touched seemed to be (充满生命).4.There are so many beautiful cards (在展览) that I cant pi
5、ck out the ones I like best.5.We have a lot of Chinese cabbages (储藏备用) the winter.6. (记住) these important facts that I would like to share with you.关键能力提升练.阅读理解The National Gallery is one of Londons most important museums.It has a collection of paintings which cover the period between 1260 and 1900.
6、At the beginning of the 19th century,King George realised that many European cities had opened art museums to the public.He didnt want Britain to be left behind,so in 1824,he pushed the government into buying the house of John Julius Angerstein,a rich Russian banker and art collector who had just pa
7、ssed away.Besides the house,the government also bought a valuable collection of 34 paintings with works from renowned artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens.The works were shown in the bankers residence (住宅) in the beginning.Over the years,the collection expanded to become one of the most famous in Eu
8、rope and over 2,300 paintings are on show now.Plans to replace the building were never realised.In 1876,the museum was expanded with a new east wing.In the mid 1980s,plans for a new expansion were made,but the modern design faced a different opinion,especially from the Prince of Wales.Therefore,it w
9、as shelved(搁置) and replaced with a more traditional building,known as the Sainsbury Wing.The National Gallerys collection includes European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries.The museums main entrance is at the Sainsbury Wing,to the left of the main building,where you will find the oldest
10、 paintings.Late Renaissance works can also be found in the west wing.Paintings of the 17th century from Italy,Flanders,Spain and the Netherlands are shown in the north wing.Paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries are on show in the east wing.Here youll find impressionist and post-impressionist wo
11、rks from artists like Van Gogh,Seurat and Renoir.1.Why did King George buy Angersteins house? A.To use it as an art museum.B.To collect valuable paintings.C.To put the collections into it.D.To replace the old art museum.2.What does the underlined word “renowned” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Foreig
12、n.B.Ancient.C.Popular.D.Famous.3.Where can you find Van Goghs works?A.In the east wing.B.In the west wing.C.In the north wing.D.In the Sainsbury Wing.4.Whats the purpose of the text?A.To tell how the National Gallery formed.B.To introduce the National Gallery.C.To advertise for the National Gallery.
13、D.To describe the famous collections.书面表达假定你是李华,你校将在下周日上午8:00至11:00举办中国画画展。请你用英语给你校喜欢绘画的外教Mr Smith 写一封电子邮件,邀请他参加。主要内容包括:1.写信目的;2.主要活动:展览学生和老师的作品、美术讲座;3.等待对方回复。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。.读后续写阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。The most delicious memories seem to happen during the holidays.And li
14、ke a squirrel preparing for winter,I put them away to enjoy slowly during the long winter months.Sometimes,I enjoy them for years.Among them are the sweetest recollections: my little girls at the church play and the moment they got their first angel wings;a pink dolly stroller(手推车) wheeled into the
15、bedroom with a tiny voice declaring,“Look,what Santa Claus brought me!”;or New Years snowmen wearing bright scarves borrowed from a grandmas fragrant drawer.But there is one memory that is a little bittersweetsort of like 80% dark chocolate,but still good for you.This story brings to mind a colourfu
16、l candy dish and a very little boy.The occasion was somewhere between Christmas and New Years when a few candies in a dish remained behind,a bright spot in dull winter gray.Wrapped in Decembers chill,my then 3-year-old grandson,Justin,and I had dashed from the warmth of my parked car into the buildi
17、ng where I planned to take care of a few work-related tasks.A smiling secretary greeted us as we brushed the snowflakes and rubbed our hands to chase the cold.Then with my grandchild close to my side,I busied myself,finishing the items of business that had brought us there.But while his hand remaine
18、d in mine,his eyes fell on the candy dish sitting nearby.As we turned to leave,the thoughtful and very observant woman behind the desk asked the question all children wait to hear.“Honey,” the kindly woman said,peering over her glasses at Justin.“Would you like a candy bar?” she asked,her hand pushi
19、ng the dish close for an easier reach.The boy looked up questioningly,his eyes meeting mine,permission hanging in the air.A slight nod from me and then a hurried beeline to the candy dish followed.One candy bar was already in his hand.注意:续写词数应为150左右。“Justin!” I said from the doorway.In the humour of
20、 the moment,I felt something hard to swallow.Section DUsing Language() & Assessing Your Progress.1.vase2.civil3.guarantee4.contemporary5.worthy6.bronze.1.recognised2.artistic3.to be done4.entry5.to have acted.1.bring to life2.are worthy of3.full of life4.on display5.in store for6.Keep in mind.【语篇解读】
21、本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国伦敦国家美术馆的相关情况。1.A细节理解题。根据第二段前两句可知,在19世纪初,很多欧洲城市都开放了艺术博物馆,为了不让英国落后于其他国家,乔治四世购买了已逝的安格斯坦的豪宅,作为英国的艺术博物馆。2.D词义猜测题。根据画线词所在的句子,尤其是关键词“a valuable collection”可知,这些珍贵的收藏品应该出自著名画家之手,因此renowned的意思是“著名的”,与famous同义。3.A细节理解题。根据最后一段最后两句可知,凡高的作品陈列在东厅。4.B写作意图题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了英国伦敦国家美术馆的相关情况,所以选B项。.Dear
22、 Mr Smith,Im writing to invite you to attend a traditional Chinese painting show to be held in our school next Sunday.First,all the works created by the art students and teachers will be on display.Second,there will be an art show lecture at the end of the show.You will also learn some traditional C
23、hinese painting skills after the lecture.The show will last from 8 a.m.to 11 a.m.I am sure you will be interested in it.It would be a great pleasure to have you attend this event.I am looking forward to your reply.Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua.“Justin!” I said from the doorway.By this time his pudgy hand
24、s had grabbed oneand only oneand he made his way back to me.My voice was somewhat serious as I realised manners had been forgotten.“What do you say?” Hearing this,the little boy turned on his heel,promptly returning to the candy dish.“Get Grandma one,too!” I laughed.The secretary laughed.And even li
25、ttle Justin innocently giggled at the fun we were having.In the humour of the moment,I felt something hard to swallow.There was a truth that lingered long after the strawberry candy taste had disappeared.What example had I set for this little one while often in my care?Was he learning more about “getting” and less about gratitudethat heartfelt “thank you”?In the years since,Ive always loved to remember that moment.But one gift I hope we all leave with our children is the importance of a grateful heart.Really,what could be sweeter?
