Unit 3 The art of painting
Part III 能力提升练习
短语填空。使用方框中短语的正确形式填空，有两项为多余选项。
in one's own right as opposed to all walks of life go about
speak volumes about be down to on closer inspection
1 . A carbon footprint is mainly the amount of greenhouse gases people make as they lead the daily life and _________________the normal activities.
2.When you give someone a hug, this simple act can _________________ how much you care for the other person.
3. The visitors here are greatly impressed by the fact that people from _____________ are working hard for new Jiangsu.
4.Disney chairman and chief Bob Iger said Lee is " a super hero _______________ to Marvel fans around the world"
When magic is being performed in front of your very eyes , you know that it's 100% real and that everything happening before you _________________the magician's talents.
二、单句填空。 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.In the later stages of his directorial career, Orson Welles began to work on several ________ ( ambition)films.
2. Students should be encouraged to develop ________ ( critic ) thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them..
3. The Changxin Palace Lamp provided an insight ________ China's glorious past, displaying the wisdom of ancient Chinese craftsmen.
4.Many people may think the Forbidden City, or the Palace Museum, is just________ outstanding and old-fashioned museum.
5. The number of trees larger than two feet across till now ________ ( decline) by 50 percent on more than 46,000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds.
6. As is often the case, lots of things happen to go wrong at________ ( precise )the same time.
7. Twenty years ago, the road ________ ( wind)through the forest, but now it is covered by weeds.
8. Scientific research shows that people will have a higher risk of brain damage if they _______ ( expose)to mobile phones too frequently.
9. It is said that an________ (inspect)will come to our school and he will judge our school according to his inspection.
10. The cases reported in Europe and the United States are raising concerns because the disease has _________ ( rare ) appeared outside of Africa.
三、阅读理解。（建议用时: 8分钟）
From a woodworker to a great artist-this was the course of Qi Baishi's life. He achieved success by coupling talent with hard work, In 1953 , he was honoured with the title " People's Artist" by the Chinese government.
Qi Baishi's works of shrimps, crabs and fish have always been on display. For most of the general public , however, his masterpieces are his paintings of shrimps. In the beginning, he painted these small animals by following ancient models. Later, he developed a personal style by using shades of ink to show a shrimp's body, giving it an almost real-life feel, Besides, some of his paintings are flowers and vegetables, which are famous as well, People love these nature-based paintings because the works remind them of the countryside and of their hometowns. The dove is another common image in Qi's art during his later years , showing his wish for world peace.
Whether they are landscapes,birds, flowers or figures, Oi's paintings are rich in expression and detail. Using heavy ink , bright colors and energetic strokes( 用笔), he created works in a fresh and lively manner, expressing his love of nature and life. His art reflected an international trend in modern art at the time, yet he expressed it in a typical Chinese way.
Qi was hard-working even in his 70s, He kept pursuing higher goals, especially as he got older.While many other Chinese artists retired from public life at an old age, Qi actively took on more social responsibilities. He said," I love my hometown, my country and all the lives there. In recent years , I have realized that what I run after is world peace. "
1. Why are Qi Baishi's nature-based paintings popular
A. They lift people's spirits. B. They touch people's feelings
C.They inspire people's passions. D. They reflect people's wishes
2.What does Paragraph 3 focus on about Qi Baishi
A. His influence. B. His painting style.
C.His masterpieces. D. His painting subjects.
3. What made Qi Baishi different from many other Chinese artists
A. He involved the youth in art. B. He earned international reputation.
C.He popularized Chinese paintings.
D. He shouldered more social responsibilities.
4.Which of the following words can best describe Qi Baishi
A. Intelligent and generous. B. Enthusiastic and confident.
C.Realistic and professional. D. Outstanding and admirable.
四、七选五。（建议用时: 7分钟）
As an artist who shares her journey on social media, I'm often asked by curious followers how to begin an art journey. Unfortunately, there is no magic list I can offer. I do remember, though, what it was like to be a complete beginner. So I've put together some good tips for starting an art journey.
·Start small. I suggest using a sketchbook(素描本)for small studies. These small studies provide inspiration and may be a springboard for more complex works in the future.1.___________________You'll want to look back on your journey to see how far you've come.
. Paint often and paint from life. There's no better way to improve than to put in those brush miles. Whether you paint still lifes , portraits, or landscapes, paint from life as much as possible. 2._________________
Continually challenge yourself to try something new. 3._________________ Artistic growth can be a bit painful. Welcome to the club ; we've all been there. I love taking on challenges. I once took up a challenge to create a painting every day for a month and post the works online.
_________________ Seeking and accepting constructive feedback (反馈) is essential for growth. I post my work on social media and, in turn, have met some of the kindest people. They make me feel valued and respected, no matter my level of artistic ability.
The journey you're on won't follow a straight path. 5._________________Push through, give it time and put in the effort. You will harvest the rewards of an artistic life.
A. Get out of your comfort zone.
B. Make career plans and set goals.
C. Don't throw away your beginner art.
D. Share your work if you feel comfortable doing so.
E. You'll hit roadblocks, and you'll feel discouraged at times.
F. Evaluate your performance and , if needed, change your role
G.You’ll develop that painting muscle memory that only comes with repetition.
【参考答案】
短语填空
go about 2.speak volumes about 3.all walks of life
4. in his own right 5.is down to
二、单句填空
1.ambitious 2. critical 3.into 4.an 5.has declined
6. precisely 7.wound 8.are exposed 9.inspector 10.rarely
9.be abandoned 10.had swept
三、阅读理解： BBDD
四、七选五： CGADE
