Unit 4 Amazing art

Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas

单词拼写 根据首字母或汉语提示，用本部分所学单词的正确形式填空。

1.People in European countries often g________ each other with light cheek kisses.

2.I have to work overnight tonight， so I’m afraid that I’ll miss the live b______ of the basketball match.

3.The old lady hurt her legs while she was climbing the s______ yesterday morning.

4.When he started running in his 30s， he realized running was a b______ against himself.

5.Alex will volunteer for an international ______ （展览） in Shanghai.

6.She has a big family， so she needs to do at least six ______ （某物的量） of washing a week.

7.She found some videos about how to ______ （折起） clothes quickly and well.

8.We all know very well that very few can have the job of ______ （雕塑家）.

選择填空 用方框中所给短语填空。

reach out to get a load of have a mind of one’s own by the way but then again

1. He might agree， ______ he might have a completely different opinion.

2. Having a person， instead of a computer， ______ you is much more important.

3. Sometimes children ______. But their parents may not understand.

4. Oh ______， if you see Jackie， tell her I’ll call her this evening.

5. Did you ______ what he was saying？ I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

课文语法填空

Hello， everyone！ I’ll show you around the Louvre today through our live broadcast. First of all， let’s take a look at the sculpture at the top of the 1 （stair）. It is the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Take a closer look， and you will see 2 incredible it is！ Though it is made of stone， you can see that her dress 3 （fold） by the wind. Now， here is the room in 4 the famous painting Mona Lisa is kept. One moment she seems to be laughing at you， but then again you will catch a sense of 5 （sad） in her smile. It is a really secret smile！ Here we are in front of the self-portrait of Rembrandt. This famous painter 6 （make） more than 90 self-portraits throughout his life. No one knows why. Perhaps it was simply 7 （cheap） to paint himself than to pay for a model. With about 35，000 works 8 （keep） in its over 300 rooms， the Louvre is so grand that it would take you a lifetime 9 （see） everything in this museum. I do hope that you can pay 10 visit to this museum and enjoy these amazing artworks for yourselves.

1. ______  2. ______  3. ______  4. ______  5. ______

6. ______ 7. ______  8. ______  9. ______ 10. ______

閱读理解

Journey into the world’s largest and most visited museum in the world， the Louvre. From its castle foundation to its current state as home to some 38，000 treasured works of art， discover their stories and history， and spend quality time with the Mona Lisa on this one-of-a-kind storytelling experience. On this live online tour， our expert Louvre guides will help you understand the architectural transition （建筑的过渡） from castle to art gallery， and the important works of art.

The ancient statue of Venus de Milo plays an important role in the modern culture. But why is she considered one of the best examples of Greek sculpture？ And what secrets does she tell in her figure of ancient Greece？ Our experts will answer these questions and tell you all the little details some observers may miss.

Moving on to other works we will visit the Winged Victory of Samothrace generally held as a competitor in beauty to the statue of Venus we just explored. Our guides will explain the discussion over its origins， other images inspired by her figure， and where， how， and why she traveled in the year 1939.

After a look at a few more masterpieces we will continue our way through the halls， moving closer to a painting so famous that it attracts close to six million visitors each year. The time spent looking at her is only 15 seconds—though we will spend much more time in her presence through the storytelling of our expert guides. The painting hardly needs a name—but that painting is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.

Journey through this online live experience out of your home and into the Louvre Museum. If the tour or date you are interested in is not available， please email us at toursfromhome@takewalks. com to get more information about Private Tour pricing.

1. What is special about the Louvre guides？

A. They ask for less money. B. They are experts in world history.

C. They know more details of artworks. D. They can provide the best travel route.

2. What does the author say about the Winged Victory of Samothrace？

A. It has an unclear origin. B. It is as great as the statue of Venus.

C. It was found in 1939 by accident. D. It was inspired by other figures.

3. Why does the author say Mona Lisa hardly needs a name？

A. It plays an important role in painting. B. It needs protecting this way.

C. It is a masterpiece. D. It is popular.

4. What can we infer about the author from the text？

A. He studies European history a lot. B. He is fond of works of art.

C. He works in the tourist industry. D. He is a visitor to the Louvre.

阅读七选五

Everyone has an artistic talent. You might not even know it. 1 However， in fact， there are a lot of different ways to express your artistic side. You don’t necessarily have to be a professional. You can enjoy art just for its own value. Check out a few tips for developing artistic skills.

Art takes a variety of forms.

Most people think that art can only be found in museums and is only for the elite （精英）. You can look around you. 2 They may be found in nature， and even in usual advertisements and posters. Just start to look at such sides as line， color， composition and style.

Try things out.

If you want to develop your artistic talent， start trying things out. 3

Appreciate.

4 Almost anything can be used for inspiration. Visit museums and galleries， or look at art books. When you look around you， you develop your artistic appreciation and use it to work on developing your own skills.

5

Don’t expect to create a masterpiece with your first try. There must be mistakes. Many artists spent years studying and perfecting their skill. You might not want to reach their level， but don’t feel shy about your work. Even if it’s not perfect， it will be. Try out， learn from your mistakes， and improve your skills.

A. Take art classes.

B. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

C. You’ll find art and beauty are everywhere.

D. You might have always thought that you don’t have any skills in the arts.

E. Another way to develop your artistic talent is to learn how to use your eyes.

F. There are many things you can try from painting， costume， dance and singing.

G. Discuss art with others to see what they think about art and then form your own opinion.

1.______2.______ 3. ______  4. ______ 5. ______

Section Ⅱ Using language

單句语法填空 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

1.As we speak， his hands remain ______ （elegant） folded on his desk.

2.The image ______ （carve） out of a single piece of stone. But it was pretty cool.

3.There was a red mark on his back ______ the shape of the letter S.

4.Her job involves ______ （demonstrate） how to use the new educational software.

5.Despite lack ______ the support of the bank， his father managed to save his company with the help of his friends.

6.The little girl ______ （vivid） described what she had seen in the street to her parents.

7.Would you please keep silent？ The weather report ______ （broadcast）， and I want to listen to it.

8.The place ______ the old couple once worked has become a museum.

9.In order to keep fit， he cut down on coffee and ______ （cigarette）， and had a balanced diet.

10.Some artists say that the value of art lies in its ability ______ （stimulate） the understanding of everyday objects.

单元语法填空 阅读下面短文，根据上下文语境，结合本单元所学语法知识完成短文。

A chemical factory 1 （construct） near my village now. The trees 2 （cut） down and the ground has been flattened （使变平）. Now many materials 3 （transport） here， including wood， sand， cement （水泥）， and so on. Some houses have already been built and some 4 （build） right now.

Some people say more chances 5 （provide） for young villagers in the future. However， some are worried about the environment. Since trees were gone， many birds 6 （force） to leave their habitat （栖息地） in the past months. The river behind our village has been polluted and more and more fish 7 （kill） now by the polluted water. Even worse， the polluted water 8 （do） damage to agriculture as well.

Our peaceful environment 9 （destroy） now. Measures must be taken 10 （protect） the environment. There is no doubt that only with a good environment can we have a better future.

1. ______  2. ______ 3.______  4.______  5. ______

6. ______ 7. ______  8. ______  9. ______10.  ______

完形填空

An artist who had painted many pictures of great beauty found that he had not yet painted one “real” picture.

In his 1 along a dusty road， he met a priest （牧师） who asked him where he was going. “I don’t know，” said the artist. “I want to paint the most beautiful thing in the world. Perhaps you can    2 me to it.”

“How simple，” replied the priest. “In any 3 ， you will find it—‘Faith’ is the most beautiful thing in the world.”

The artist traveled on. 4 ， he met a young bride （新娘） who told him that the most beautiful thing in the world is “Love”. “Love” 5 the world go round. It 6 poverty （貧穷） into riches， sweetens tears and makes much of little. Without love there is no 7 .

Still the artist 8 his search and met a soldier. The artist asked him the 9 question and the soldier answered， “‘Peace’ is the most beautiful thing in the world. ‘War’ is 10 and wherever you find peace you’ll find Beauty， Faith and Love.”

“How can I 11 them—Faith， Love and Peace？” thought the artist. As he walked on， his mind 12 what the “real” picture he hoped to paint was. He was 13 that without thinking where he was going， he had reached his 14 surroundings. As he entered the doorway， light shone in his eyes and he 15 that his search was over.

In the 16 of his wife and children， he saw Love and Faith. “Not a minute passed by when our children and I had not 17 you. We prayed that you would return to us 18 ，” his wife said. He sat on his 19 old chair and his heart was at 20 . Finally， the artist painted the most beautiful thing in the world and called it “Home”.

1. A. path B. trip C. imagination D. search

2. A. adjust B. connect C. direct D. take

3. A. museum B. gallery    C. church      D. exhibition

4. A. Earlier B. Later C. Gradually D. Finally

5. A. makes B. sees    C. feels D. leaves

6. A. builds B. puts      C. fills        D. divided

7. A. riches    B. wishes      C. joy    D. beauty

8. A. started B. changed      C. continued      D. stopped

9. A. difficult B. serious    C. simple        D. same

10. A. cruel  B. ugly    C. fearful    D. painful

11. A. accept  B. paint        C. describe D. consider

12. A. recognized B. remembered    C. wondered    D. found

13. A. excited  B. sure C. frightened      D. surprised

14. A. strange    B. special      C. familiar        D. comfortable

15. A. realized    B. suggested    C. meant D. repeated

16. A. memories  B. faces        C. hopes        D. praises

17. A. thought of  B. hunted for C. put up with  D. reached out to

18. A. quietly B. eagerly      C. safely      D. happily

19. A. wide    B. single        C. small        D. favorite

20. A. work B. peace        C. rest        D. sea

語法填空

Yu Rong， a Chinese artist， thinks of a new way to introduce 1 ancient story of Hua Mulan in her picture book. In the book， I Am Hua Mulan， she tells the story by 2 （combine） paper-cutting with international artistic styles. She places Shaanxi paper-cuts over western-style pencil sketches （素描） 3 （create） a typical presentation of Chinese elements， which turns out to be a 4 （success） and impressive breakthrough.

Hua Mulan， 5 story has been told by generations in China， is a fighter from the Northern Wei Dynasty （386—534）. As a devoted daughter， she dressed herself as a man to serve in the army 6 place of her father. Mulan’s characteristics， such as courage， kindness and a disinterested attitude toward fame and fortune， 7 （make） her one of the most respected historical Chinese heroines. Mulan’s story has been adapted 8 （frequent） in modern media， including TV shows， video games and literature. For example， in 1998， Disney produced a film named Mulan， which 9 （consider） a great success by critics and the public.

To better tell the story， Yu Rong takes inspiration from her several 10 （visit） to sites of ancient battles and Henan Province’s Yuju Opera. After years of preparation she finally makes this extraordinary work.

1. ______2. ______  3. _____    4. _____    5. _____

6. _____    7. _____   8. _____  9. _____   10. _____

短文改錯

My classmates and I visited the city museum on last Friday， where an exhibition of the traditional Chinese folk handicrafts were going on. Various handicrafts were on display， so each of them had unique style. While admiring them， we feel proud of the excellent skills of the Chinese people. Besides， some of the master were invited to show how to make it， which was very impressive. We thought the exhibition was well worth visited. It was the trip to the museum which helped us learn more about the Chinese art and culture. It is wide accepted that appreciating one’s own culture is important for understanding oneself.

Section Ⅲ Developing ideas

单词填空 用所给词的适当形式填空。

1.Mike is a ______ visitor to my house， because he loves to come and communicate with me . （frequent）

2.He gave a _____ account of his life as a fighter pilot. To be honest， he described it so _____  that everyone was moved. （vivid）

3.You have to create your life like a _____ . That is to say， you have to carve it， treating it like a _____ . （sculpt）

4.He saw a friend _____  him， so he went up to him and exchanged _____  with him. （greet）

5.All she knew was that a woman _____  her college education all these years， but she didn’t know the _____ name. （sponsor）

6.He washed his _____  hands and then removed the_____  from his clothes. （dirt）

7.They plan _____  their new designs at the trade center. And they are going to show their best work on the _____  . （exhibit）

8.He _____  his arms to hug her， but she stood there with her arms _____ . （fold）

9.She used a 3D printed bridge， which was built as a_____  and not for actual use， as an example _____ how 3D printing technology works. （demonstrate）

10.The writer walked onto the stage dressed _____  to introduce his new novel which he said combines _____  with humor. （elegant）

單句表达 根据括号内提示翻译句子。

1. 我的朋友喜欢对我玩恶作剧。（be fond of）

2. 听过他歌的人都对他独特的技艺赞不绝口。（sing high praises for）

3. 我在打扫房间时不小心打碎了花瓶。（by accident）

4. 有向导领路，我们毫不费劲地走出了森林。（独立主格结构）

5. 我在上海旅行时，碰巧遇见了我的好朋友。（状语从句的省略）

提示写作

选用所给词汇或句型造句，并组成一段连贯的短文（80词左右）。

present describe range from... to... hold special meaning for be fond of   be regarded as It seems that... What caught my attention first was...

阅读理解

A

I am a Canadian artist living in Victoria. My work focuses on peace. My art helps me find answers， or at least deal with some of the worrying realities of the modern day.

My trips to Baghdad standing for peace caused huge stress to my family and me. It took a few years before I was able to come to accept that whole experience and work out how to continue to work as an artist. I put my energy into creating natural art facilities that awoke a sense of peace in myself and others. I set up my first project in a large field， using a simple mother and child design. I later did two similar， small works， one in Scotland and the other in Baghdad.

I wanted to create something more permanent （永恒的）. So I created the “Peace Image” in Hudson’s Hope. It can’t be seen very well on the ground these days， because the locals just loved riding over the large piles of dirt. I don’t mind that at all. The “Peace Image” still turns up well from the air and on Google Maps though.

For more than 50 years now， I’ve felt pleased to be able to express myself through my art. In the autumn of 2013， I was encouraged to lead a Peace Garden art project at Woodwynn Farms in Central Saanich. After everything we had been through， it was such a gift to work closely with my wife， Elizabeth Wellburn， a talented artist. It was and still is a labor of love.

1. What made the author suffer from great pressure？

A. His lack of enough money. B. Some worrying realities.

C. The failure of his first project. D. His strong support for peace.

2. Why did the author create the “Peace Image”？

A. To produce a more lasting thing. B. To raise people’s awareness of peace.

C. To make people remember him. D. To satisfy local people’s requirements.

3. How does the author feel about his own artistic works？

A. Doubtful. B. Discouraged. C. Satisfied. D. Confident.

4. What is a suitable title for the text？

A. Artistic Work Full of Love B. The Life Story of a Canadian Artist

C. An Artist Concentrating on Peace Design D. An Unforgettable Experience of Art

B

Maya Ackerman just wanted to write a song. She tried for years—song after song. In the end， she didn’t like any of the tunes she wrote. She says， “All the melodies （旋律） that came into my mind were so boring that I couldn’t imagine wasting time performing them.” Maybe， she thought， a computer could help. It was a flash of inspiration. “I knew immediately that it would be possible for a machine to give me ideas，” she says. That inspiration led to the creation of ALYSIA， a songwriting program that uses algorithms （算法）. When first-time songwriters type in lyrics， this computer program can produce new melodies， based on the lyrics.

As a computer scientist at Santa Clara University in California， Ackerman has a lot of experience using algorithms. These are step-by-step math ways to solve problems and make predictions. Algorithms are useful in programming computers. They can also be useful for everyday tasks.

When a computer runs software， it’s completing tasks by following algorithms written as computer language. Computer scientists like Ackerman analyze， study and write algorithms to solve a series of problems. Some of them use algorithms in the field of a new technology， AI， which teaches computers to carry out tasks or activities that the human brain usually deals with.

Ackerman isn’t the only one using AI for songwriting. Some programs produce music for many instruments. AI is also finding its way into other arts. Painters， dancers and photographers have found new ways to make use of Al algorithms. Ahmed Elgammal runs a computer-science lab that focuses on using AI to influence art. “AI is a creative tool that will be accepted as an art form，” he says. “It will influence the way art is made， and what art will be.”

5. What did Maya Ackerman think of the song she wrote？

A. Surprising. B. Satisfactory. C. Disappointing. D. Wonderful.

6. What is Ackerman skilled at？

A. Making use of algorithms. B. Making scientific predictions.

C. Recording her own songs. D. Recommending new songs.

7. What is the use of AI according to the text？

A. Making people write better algorithms. B. Doing things that people often do.

C. Letting computers follow algorithms. D. Inventing a variety of creative tools.

8. What can we infer from the last paragraph？

A. AI has been used mainly in singing. B. AI can take the place of instruments.

C. Elgammal is a famous artist. D. Elgammal thinks highly of AI.

完形填空

Sandy Greenberg came from a poor family. He went to Columbia University on a scholarship and there he met his 1 who also was receiving financial aid （助学金）.

Unfortunately， Sandy had a（n） 2 disease during his second year at Columbia University， and finally he became blind. But 3 for Sandy， something else also happened to him—his roommate would 4 his textbooks to him every night after he lost his 5 .

As a result， Sandy went on to 6 with honors. He went off to study at Oxford. He was still quite poor， but he had managed to 7 about five hundred dollars as he went along.

His roommate 8 went on to graduate school （研究生院）. One day， Sandy got a 9 from him at Oxford. His former roommate said， “Sandy， I’m really 10 . I really don’t like being in graduate school， and I don’t want to do this.”

“Well， what do you want to do？” Sandy asked.

His roommate told him， “Sandy， I really love to 11 . I have a high school friend who plays the guitar. And we would really like to try our 12 in the music business. But we need to make a promo record （宣傳唱片）， and in order to 13 that I need $500.”

Sandy took all his life savings without 14 and sent it to his roommate. Well， his roommate was the 15 famous singer， Art Garfunkel， and he 16 up with another musician， Paul Simon. That $500 17 them to make a record that finally became The Sounds of Silence.

How we are able to deal with 18 in our lives will be influenced by how we 19 others along the way. What we get will depend a lot on what we 20 . And that’s the end of the story of doing well by doing good.

1. A. partner B. deskmate C. friend D. roommate

2. A. eye B. ear C. heart D. bone

3. A. ashamedly B. luckily C. sadly D. excitedly

4. A. lend B. offer C. read D. repeat

5. A. mind B. way C. sight D. hearing

6. A. survive B. research C. leave D. graduate

7. A. save B. earn C. keep D. borrow

8. A. never B. still C. either D. also

9. A. message B. call C. letter D. note

10. A. unhappy B. unfortunate C. homesick D. lonely

11. A. work B. sing C. dance D. travel

12. A. courage B. product C. hand D. patience

13. A. win B. do C. prove D. find

14. A. permission B. consideration C. hesitation D. expectation

15. A. past B. present C. former D. later

16. A. teamed B. turned C. broke D. caught

17. A. caused B. helped C. got D. reminded

18. A. choices B. opportunities C. difficulties D. feelings

19. A. care for B. think of C. listen to D. deal with

20. A. take B. give C. like D. learn

Writing

話题表达指导

话题介绍

话题：令人惊叹的艺术。要求运用本单元的核心知识，写一篇短文介绍给你留下深刻印象的某件艺术作品或某种艺术形式。

建议体裁：说明文。

注意事项：在阐述作品内容或介绍某种艺术形式时，语言表达要清晰、逻辑性强。此外，要能正确地表达自己对作品或某种艺术形式的评价。另见下表：

题例导学

题目

假定你是高一学生李华，你的外国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中谈到他对中国画很感兴趣。请给他回封邮件，向他介绍一幅中国画。内容包括：

1. 推荐作品；

2. 介绍作品内容；

3. 作品影响力。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

思路引导1·要点分析

1. 推荐作品：作品的名称、创作者、创作时间、创作背景等；

2. 作品内容：画面直观呈现的表象内容，画面所隐含的内在含义、情感和精神等；

3. 作品影响力：作品受欢迎的程度、传播范围，人们对作品的评价等。

思路引导2·本单元语言知识运用

根据汉语意思及提示翻译句子。

1. 我想向你介绍一幅名叫《六骏图》（The Six Horses）的绘画作品。（过去分词作定语）

2. 在看这幅画的时候，我们可以通过马炙热的眼神感受到它们的力量。（状语从句的省略）

3. 它们灵动的毛发和竖起的尾巴生动地展示了它们奔跑的速度。（vividly）

4. 看起来它们好像要从纸中飞奔而出一样。（gallop off）

5. 看到这幅画的人都对画家的技艺赞不绝口。（sing high praises for）

思路引导3·连句成篇

范例展示

Dear Jim，

I’m glad to hear that you’re quite interested in the Chinese painting. I want to introduce a painting named The Six Horses to you. It was drawn by Xu Beihong， a great master in painting horses.

In the painting are six magnificent running horses. While looking at the picture， we can feel their strength by their burning eyes， strong bodies and powerful hooves. Their moving hairs and raised tails vividly show their high speed. It looks as if they were galloping off the paper and we could even feel the wind caused by their passing.

It is admired by many art lovers at home and abroad. Everyone who sees this painting sings high praises for the painter’s skill in showing the horses’ inner spirit.

If you want to learn more， just let me know.

Yours，

Li Hua

话题表达

假定你是高一学生李华，英语课堂上老师要求大家就自己所熟知的一种传统艺术形式进行分享。请你用英语写一篇短文，简单介绍中国的剪纸艺术。内容包括：

1. 说明分享主题；

2. 介绍基本信息（用途、形式、寓意等）；

3. 期待做更多的了解。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：剪纸作品 cut-out 祭祀 offer sacrifices

Section Ⅳ Presenting ideas

核心短语与句型回顾

短语

1. _____ 注意，仔细看

2. _____ one’s own 有主见

3. reach _____ 接触；伸出援手

4. _____可是话又说回来

5. _____ 顺便说一下

6. _____ 偶然地

7. _____ the move 在移动中；在进行中

8. be fond _____ 喜欢

9. _____from... to 从……到……不等

10. _____ 日复一日

11. _____ high praises for 高度赞扬

12. be regarded _____ 被认为是

13._____ one’s attention 吸引……的注意力

14.in the shape _____ 以……的形状；呈……的形状

15.be carved _____被雕刻成……

16._____ 从……中（里）飞奔而出

17. _____ special meaning for 对……有特别的意义

句型

1. It seems （+ that）... 结构

When I look into her eyes _____ （似乎她有自己的想法）！

2. why引导的表语从句

I guess _____ （那就是为什么） she attracts so many visitors every day.

3. as if 引導的从句中的虚拟语气

They really do reach out to us across the centuries as if time itself _____ （什么都不是）.

4. 状语从句的省略

_____ （在门口等待时）， Han Gan used a stick to draw pictures in the dirt and was seen by the poet himself.

5. 独立主格结构

Day after day， Han Gan painted the horses， _____ （他的画笔呈现出） every detail that he saw with his own eyes.

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