Unit 1 Art(選修6Unit 1)【短文語(yǔ)法填空】She looks like any other schoolgirl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward to the challenge of her new A-level course. But unlike her school friends, 16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term 61 (rest). Instead, she is earning 6500 a day as 62 model in New York. Sarah 63 (tell) that she could be Britains new supermodel earning a million dollars in the next year. Her father Peter, 44, wants her to give up school to model full-time. But Sarah, 64 has taken part in shows along with top models, wants 65 (prove) that she has brains as well as beauty. She is determined to carry on with her 66 (educate).She has turned down several 67 (invitation) to star at shows in order to concentrate on her studies. After school she plans to take a year off to model full-time before going to university to get a degree 68 engineering or architecture. Sarah says, My dad thinks I should take the offer now. But at the moment, school 69 (e) first. I dont want to get too absorbed in modeling. It is 70 (certain) fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal. I dont want to have nothing else to fall back on when I cant model any more.【文章大意】本文主要介紹了Sarah Thomas在學(xué)業(yè)和誘人的職業(yè)面前所做出的選擇，她認(rèn)為在青少年時(shí)期要把學(xué)業(yè)放在首位。61. resting 62. a 【解析】考查冠詞。model是可數(shù)名詞，前面沒(méi)有限定詞，而此處泛指 一個(gè)，故填a。63. was told / has been told 64. who 【解析】考查定語(yǔ)從句。非限制性定語(yǔ)從句中缺少主語(yǔ)，且先行詞為Sarah，指人，要用who。65. to prove 【解析】考查非謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞。want to do sth.想要做某事。66. education 【解析】考查詞形轉(zhuǎn)換。形容詞性物主代詞后面應(yīng)該接名詞形式。67. invitations 【解析】考查名詞單復(fù)數(shù)。several修飾可數(shù)名詞復(fù)數(shù)形式，故填invitations。68. in 【解析】考查介詞。in表示在某方面，獲得某項(xiàng)學(xué)位 get a degree in。69. es 【解析】考查動(dòng)詞。根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知Sarah認(rèn)為當(dāng)下應(yīng)該是學(xué)業(yè)第一，說(shuō)明現(xiàn)在的情況應(yīng)該用一般現(xiàn)在時(shí)。70. certainly 【解析】考查副詞。修飾動(dòng)詞應(yīng)該用副詞形式，故填certainly。.閱讀理解AArt programsVisiting Artist SeriesVisiting Artist Series is a yearlong celebration of the arts at The Magic House,St.Louis Childrens Museum.One weekend every month,museum visitors have the opportunity to learn from a variety of professional artists as they demonstrate(示范) their techniques.Children are invited to work alongside the artists and explore similar materials as they join in the fun of the creative process.Visiting Artist Workshops and performances are free with Museum admission.Workshops run throughout the day and no registration is required.Live performances are presented at scheduled times.Petite Picasso ClassesChildren ages 3-5 and their special grown-up discover the magic of art through special 4-week multi-sensory art classes in the Museums Art Studio.Each monthly session features a different theme designed to introduce budding artists to a variety of unique art experiences that encourage exploration,creativity,symbolic thinking and fine motor development.The cost is $60 for a child and his/her grown-up and $40 for members.Your cost includes your special art class and all-day admission to the museum.Payment is due when making your reservation and fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.A reservation receipt is sent to your email after you plete your reservation.Please let us know if you do not receive this email to be sure your reservation is pleted.Art Studio Project Calendar:March 14:Paper SculpturesMarch 15:Paper SculpturesMarch 16:Paper SculpturesMarch 17:St.Patricks Day ArtMarch 18:Paper SculpturesMarch 19:Spring Art Collage(拼貼畫(huà))March 20,2016:Recycled Art1.What do we know about Visiting Artist Series?A.An extra fee is needed.B.It allows kids to learn from artists.C.Visitors need to reserve in advance.D.There are many great works by artists.2.To attend Petite Picasso Classes,a non-member boy aged 4 and his mother should pay .A.120 dollars in totalB.100 dollars in totalC.60 dollars in totalD.40 dollars in total3.The Petite Picasso Classes on March 18 are about .A.Recycled ArtB.Paper SculpturesC.Spring Art CollageD.St.Patricks Day ArtB(2016鄭州第二次質(zhì)量預(yù)測(cè))Land Art,sometimes referred to as Earth Art or Earthworks,is a form of art which involves using physical landscapes to create art,taking art out of the museum and into the outside world.Modern Land Art movement really got going in the 1960s when American artists began creating Land Art on a large scale.Today,works of modern Land Art can be seen all over the world,sometimes right alongside much older pieces of Land Art created by people who lived thousands of years ago.Land Art,which is not necessarily unchangeable,can take a number of forms.For example,in 1970 Robert Smithson created the Spiral Jetty(螺旋狀防波堤),made of a collection of stones and mud,in the Great Salt Lake.The American artist made a large jetty in a spiral shape which sticks out into the waters of the lake.Reshaping the landscape is a mon characteristic of Land Art,which can be created by moving parts around.People can also add things to the environment to create Land Art,like salt,which is added to the Spiral Jetty.It is possible to use plants.In all cases,Land Art is immovable.Land Art is designed to gradually form,change,and eventually decay(衰落).Thats one of the biggest differences between Land Art and most of the art one sees in the museums.Some works of art can exist only for a few hours or days.Others are exposed to rain and wind so that they develop and decay over time,which is part of the attractiveness in the eyes of the artists.4.What can be learned from the first paragraph?A.Land Art was the most popular art in the 1960s.B.Land Art aims to get people interested in nature.C.American artists were the first to create Land Art.D.People have been creating Land Art for thousands of years.5.What do we know about Robert Smithson?A.He is a great creative artist.B.He lives near the Great Salt Lake.C.He made the most famous Land Art.D.He was a pioneer in creating Land Art.6.One of the unique characteristics of Land Art lies in .A.showing the extreme beauty of natureB.developing and decaying gradually over timeC.bining the landscapes around pletelyD.offering the artists a chance to get close to nature7.What is the passage mainly about?A.Works of Land Art.B.History of Land Art.C.Changes of Land Art.D.Introduction of Land Art.CAccording to a team of researchers，an animals ability to perceive(感知)time is linked to their pace of life.“Our results lend support to the importance of time perception in animals where the ability to perceive time in a very short time may be the difference between life and death for fast moving creatures，”mented the lead author Kevin Healy from Trinity College Dublin.The study was done with a variety of animals using a phenomenon based on the maximum speed of flashes of light an individual can see before the light source is seen as constant.Dogs，for example，have eyes with a refresh rate higher than humans.One example of this phenomenon at work，the authors say，is the housefly and its ability to avoid being hit.The research shows flies observe motion in a shorter time than our own eyes can achieve，which allows them to avoid being hit.Professor Graeme Ruxton of the University of St Andrews in Scotland，who worked jointly on the research project，said in a statement，“Having eyes that send updates to the brain at much higher frequencies than our eyes do is of no value if the brain cannot process that information equally quickly.Thus, this work highlights the impressive abilities of even the smallest animal brains.Flies might not be deep thinkers，but they can make good decisions very quickly.”In parison, the tiger beetle(虎甲蟲(chóng))runs faster than its eyes can keep up，basically being blind，which requires it to stop periodically to reevaluate its preys(獵物)position.Our results suggest that time perception offers an as yet unstudied dimension in which animals can specialize and there is a considerable range to study this system in more detail.1What is the research mentioned in the passage mainly about?APace of life of animals.BTime perception of animals.CLifetime of small animals.DImpressive abilities of animals.2What does Kevin Healys ment mean in Para.2?AThe ability of animals to perceive time depends on their high moving speed.BThe survival of fast moving animals relies on their ability to perceive time.CAnimals with quicker pace of life have better perception of time.DAnimals with poor ability of time perception have a shorter life.3Why can houseflies avoid being hit?AThey can think very deeply before they act.BThey can fly much faster than their eyes can keep up.CThey can process information as quickly as they receive it.DThey can send information to the brain more quickly than to their eyes.【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文是一篇科普說(shuō)明文。研究發(fā)現(xiàn)，動(dòng)物感知時(shí)間的能力和它們的生活節(jié)奏有關(guān)，對(duì)于快速移動(dòng)的動(dòng)物來(lái)說(shuō)，在短時(shí)間內(nèi)感知時(shí)間的能力決定著它們的生死。文章列舉了家蠅、狗和虎甲蟲(chóng)等動(dòng)物，證明了動(dòng)物感知時(shí)間的能力的重要性。1B考查主旨大意。通讀全文可知，“According to a team of researchers, an animals ability to perceive(感知)time is linked to their pace of life”為本文的主題句；結(jié)合下文內(nèi)容可知，本文主要介紹了一項(xiàng)研究發(fā)現(xiàn)：動(dòng)物感知時(shí)間的能力和它們的生活節(jié)奏有關(guān)，故B項(xiàng)正確。2B考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第二段Kevin Healy所說(shuō)的話“Our results lend support to the importance of time perception in animals where the ability to perceive time in a very short time may be the difference between life and death for fast moving creatures”可知，Kevin Healy認(rèn)為，對(duì)于快速移動(dòng)的動(dòng)物來(lái)說(shuō)在短時(shí)間內(nèi)感知時(shí)間的能力決定著它們的生死；據(jù)此可知，該句是說(shuō)快速移動(dòng)的動(dòng)物的生存依賴(lài)于它們對(duì)時(shí)間的感知能力，故B項(xiàng)正確。3C考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第四段的“The research shows flies observe motion in a shorter time than our own eyes can achieve，which allows them to avoid being hit”可知，家蠅能比我們?cè)诟痰臅r(shí)間內(nèi)感知到物體的運(yùn)動(dòng)，這是它們得以避免被拍死的原因，故C項(xiàng)正確。.七選五閱讀(2016南昌一模)The Lost Rules of EtiquetteEtiquette,or good manners,used to be the glue that held society together.1 Sadly,these days it has mostly gone by the wayside.This list is several best rules of etiquette that have now disappeared.Opening the DoorIn days gone by,a gentleman would always open doors for ladies.2This has now almost entirely disappearedand it is not entirely the fault of the men.I have seen women laugh at men for opening a door for them.It seems to be confusing manners with chauvinism(大男子主義).Writing Thank-You NotesIn days gone by,whenever a person received a gift,he would write a thank-you note as soon as possible.3 Parents would sit children down after a birthday or Christmas and coach them in their first thank-you note.It is a shame that gift giving has now bee a virtual obligation and the idea of a thank-you note would be laughed at.4We seem to have pletely lost the concept of correct timing when it es to parties these days.5After all,a party normally has a guest of honorthis is usually the oldest woman present.It was considered extremely rude in the past to leave a party before the guest of honourand once the guest of honour left,it was a signal to all that they should begin their own preparations to leave.A.Arriving on TimeB.Leaving at the Right TimeC.People leave with various excuses.D.It enabled people to get on well with each other.E.This rule was true even if the giver was a relative.F.It could be the lady he was driving,or a stranger.G.Weve thrown away the concept of a guest of honor at will.短文改錯(cuò)To help children living in poor mountainous areas,the Students Union organize an activity of donating books.It took place in our school hall in the afternoon of last Saturday.Students present were very pleasing to be able to help those children.And some of it wrote encouraging words on the donated books.Meanwhile,they expected the Students Union organize this activity as often as possibly.At last,we received about five hundred book.The activity turns out to be the success.Because of not only does it help those children in poor mountainous areas but also lets us treasure which we have now.考點(diǎn)規(guī)范練(選修6Unit 1).【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文是應(yīng)用文。文章介紹了圣路易斯兒童博物館內(nèi)的兩個(gè)藝術(shù)課程。1.B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第一段中的“.museum visitors have the opportunity to learn from a variety of professional artists.”可知,在該課程中,孩子們可以向藝術(shù)家學(xué)習(xí)創(chuàng)作。2.C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第五段開(kāi)頭的“The cost is $60 for a child and his/her grown-up”可知。3.B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由文中的“March 18,2016:Paper Sculptures”可知。【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文為說(shuō)明文。地景藝術(shù)開(kāi)始于數(shù)千年之前,它與傳統(tǒng)的藝術(shù)不同,主要使用泥土、石塊等材料在戶(hù)外制作藝術(shù)品。4.D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第一段最后一句中的“.sometimes right alongside much older pieces of Land Art created by people who lived thousands of years ago.”可知,數(shù)千年前人們就已經(jīng)開(kāi)始制作地景藝術(shù),故D項(xiàng)正確。5.A推理判斷題。由第二段的第二句“For example,in 1970 Robert Smithson created the Spiral Jetty(螺旋狀防波堤),made of a collection of stones and mud,in the Great Salt Lake.”可知,地景藝術(shù)可以采取多種形式,羅伯特史密森在大鹽湖中用泥漿和石頭制造了螺旋狀防波堤;由此可知,他是一位非常有創(chuàng)造力的藝術(shù)家。6.B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由文章的最后一句“Others are exposed to rain and wind so that they develop and decay over time,which is part of the attractiveness in the eyes of the artists.”可知,地景藝術(shù)會(huì)隨著時(shí)間的推移而發(fā)展和衰敗,故B項(xiàng)正確。7.D主旨大意題。由全文可知,本文的主題句是第一段的第一句“Land Art,sometimes referred to as Earth Art or Earthworks,is a form of art which involves using physical landscapes to create art,taking art out of the museum and into the outside world.”,結(jié)合下文內(nèi)容可知,本文主要介紹了地景藝術(shù),故D項(xiàng)正確。.【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文為說(shuō)明文,主要介紹了幾個(gè)已經(jīng)缺失的社會(huì)禮儀。男士們?yōu)榕块_(kāi)門(mén)、收到禮物時(shí)會(huì)寫(xiě)一張感謝的紙條等。1.D根據(jù)空前一句“Etiquette,or good manners,used to be the glue that held society together.”可推知,禮儀能讓人們和諧相處。故選D項(xiàng)。2.F根據(jù)空前一句“In days gone by,a gentleman would always open doors for ladies.”可推知,應(yīng)選F項(xiàng)來(lái)解釋ladies,那位女士可能是他開(kāi)車(chē)所帶的人或一個(gè)陌生人。3.E根據(jù)空前一句“In days gone by,whenever a person received a gift,he would write a thank-you note as soon as possible.”可知,過(guò)去收到禮物時(shí)要盡快給贈(zèng)予者寫(xiě)感謝信。空處承接上文,這條規(guī)則是真的,即使贈(zèng)予者是你的親友,所以選E項(xiàng)。4.B結(jié)合本段中的“It was considered extremely rude in the past to leave a party before the guest of honourand once the guest of honour left,it was a signal to all that they should begin their own preparations to leave.”和本段的整體內(nèi)容可推知,本段主要講的是在宴會(huì)上要在恰當(dāng)?shù)臅r(shí)間離開(kāi),所以選B項(xiàng)。5.C根據(jù)上文的“We seem to have pletely lost the concept of correct timing when it es to parties these days.”可知,現(xiàn)在人們離開(kāi)宴會(huì)時(shí)不再選擇恰當(dāng)?shù)臅r(shí)間,而是找各種借口離開(kāi),所以選C項(xiàng)。.To help children living in poor mountainous areas,the Students Union organizeorganized an activity of donating books.It took place in our school hall inon the afternoon of last Saturday.Students present were very pleasingpleased to be able to help those children.And some of itthem wrote encouraging words on the donated books.Meanwhile,they expected the Students Union organize this activity as often as possiblypossible.At last,we received about five hundred bookbooks.The activity turns out to be the success.Because of not only does it help those children in poor mountainous areas but also lets us treasure whichwhat we have now.