1、The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, a gifted, and skilled painter in the Renaissance. He is reckoned one of the greatest painters in history. He had great passion for art and other things and never got tired of them. When he was young, he took up painting as his profession.There are also
2、 many anecdotes about the Mona Lisa. One night, a burglar in debt stole the painting, but left the antique frame and the glass behind. The theft led to the publics anger. The police sought it in a confidential way and appealed to the witnesses to catch the suspect. News about the loss of the Mona Li
3、sa was circulated in all newspapers. After some time, several superb substitutes appeared on the market. Two years later, Perugia, who stole the Mona Lisa on behalf of the chief organiser of the crime, sold the authentic and was caught. He was severely punished but the organiser was still at liberty
4、. 蒙娜丽莎是由莱奥纳多 达芬奇所画,他是文艺复兴时期的一位有才华的、有技巧的画家。他被认为是历史上最伟大的画家之一。他对艺术以及其他事情有着极大的激情,而且从未厌倦过。他年轻时从事绘画并以此作为职业。关于蒙娜丽莎也有很多 趣闻。一天晚上,一个负有债务的盗贼把画偷走了,但留下了古董框架和玻璃。这个盗贼引起了公众的愤怒。警察用一种秘密的方式寻找它,同时呼吁目击者出来抓住嫌疑犯。有关蒙娜丽莎丢失的消息在所有报纸上流传。一段时间以后,有几幅极好的替代品在市场上出现了。两年以后,这起偷了蒙娜丽莎的犯罪组织的主犯佩鲁贾在卖真品时被抓住了。他受到了严厉的惩罚,而那个组织者却依旧是自由的。加餐练(一) 完形
5、阅读组合练.完形填空The Mona Lisa is the most famous work of Leonardo da Vinci.The portrait full of mystery and secrets is _1_on a 7753cmlarge polar wood.Leonardo _2_ to work at this painting in 1503.It is said that one of the noblest citizens of Florence _3_ the painting from Leonardo._4_Leonardo left Floren
6、ce in 1507, he did not sell it to the nobleman._5_,he kept it for himself.Several believe that Leonardo did not _6_ the painting because he did not finish the work, _7_ others believe that Leonardo loved the painting too much.Leonardo da Vinci _8_ in France with the painting in 1516.He sold the pain
7、ting to the King of France, who _9_ it for the castle in Amboise.After the French Revolution the painting got a new _10_ in the Louvre.However, Napoleon took it away from there and _11_ it up in his bedroom.When Napoleon was banished (流放), the Mona Lisa_12_ into the great Louvre again._13_ August 21
8、, 1911 the Mona Lisa was stolen.In this _14_ the two columns, one on the left and the other on the right side, had been cut.So today the painting is _15_ than the _16_ one.Its also the reason why it is not easy to recognise that Mona Lisa is sitting on a terrace (露台). Two years later, it turned _17_
9、 in Florence.After some exhibitions the Mona Lisa returned again to Paris.An acid (酸) attempt _18_ the lower half of the painting in 1956.The restoration took several years.In the 1960s and 1970s the Mona Lisa was _19_ in New York, Tokyo and Moscow.Today the painting is _20_ bulletproof (防弹的) glass
10、in the Louvre in Paris.语篇解读:本文讲述的是关于达芬奇最著名的作品蒙娜 丽莎曲折的历史。现在它被收藏在巴黎卢浮宫里。1A.painted BmadeCcarved Dsculptured解析:选 A 本文讲述的是名画 蒙娜 丽莎的历史。第一段告诉我们这幅画是画在什么材料上的,所以选择 painted。2A.managed BtriedCstarted Dintended解析:选 C 第二段讲述这幅画的起源,所以是从达 芬奇开始创作该作品讲起。3A.bought BorderedCsaw Dstole解析:选 B 从本段可以看出达 芬奇画这幅画的原因是有人向他订购了一幅画
11、,所以选择 ordered。4A.While BDuringCWhen DSince解析:选 C 从下文可知,在达 芬奇离开佛罗伦萨的时候并没有把这幅画交给订购的人。表示“在的时候”,只能选择 when。5A.Then BButCInstead DFinally解析:选 C 达芬奇没有把这幅画交给订购的人,而是自己保存了起来,所以用instead。6A.hand out Bhand upChand over Dhand down解析:选 C 从第二段可知,人们推测达 芬奇当时没有把画交给订购者的原因有两种可能。hand over 意为“把交给”。7A.and BsoCthough Dbut解析
12、:选 D 从上文看出,有人认为达 芬奇没有交画的原因是由于没完成,而另外一些人认为是达芬奇太爱这幅画了。这两句之间是转折关系,所以选择 but。8A.reached BarrivedCdealt Ddid解析:选 B 下文说达芬奇把画卖给了法国国王,所以此处是说他带着画到达了法国。9A.bought BgotCtook Drobbed解析:选 A 上文说达芬奇把画卖给了法国国王,所以国王应该是买了这幅画。10A.site BhomeCcupboard Ddesk解析:选 B 本句说明的是这幅画接下来的归属是到了卢浮宫,也就是在卢浮宫找到了一个新家。11A.put BheldChung Dpic
13、ked解析:选 C 后来拿破仑拿走了这幅画,把它挂在了自己的卧室里。12A.went BcameCleft Dreturned解析:选 D 拿破仑被流放后,这幅画又回到了卢浮宫。13A.On BInCAs DAt解析:选 A 表示具体在哪一天,要用介词 on。14A.thing BaffairCmatter Dbusiness解析:选 C 上文说这幅画被偷了,所以是一件麻烦事,用 matter 表示。15A.bigger BsmallerClonger Dshorter解析:选 B 上文说“.the two columns .had been cut”,所以这幅画是变小了。16A.origin
14、al BolderCprevious Dlatter解析:选 A 这幅画变小应该是与原来相比,所以用 original 表示“原来的”,也就是改变前的。17A.out BinCover Dup解析:选 D 两年后这幅画又出现在佛罗伦萨。18A.ruined BkilledCinjured Ddamaged解析:选 D 这幅画又被硫酸破坏。 damage 意为“部分损坏 ”;ruin 意为“完全毁坏,不可修复”。19A.exhibited BbrokenCseen Dnoticed解析:选 A 从最后一段看出这幅画在 20 世纪 60 和 70 年代在各地展出,所以选择exhibited。20A
15、.after BbeforeCbeyond Dbehind解析:选 D 为了保护这幅画,人们把它放在防弹玻璃后面。.阅读理解The medieval (中世纪的) artists didnt know about perspective; they didnt want to make their people look like real individual people in a real individual scene.They wanted to show the truth, the eternal (永恒的) quality of their religious stories
16、.So these artists didnt need to know about perspective.In the European Renaissance period, artists wanted to show the importance of the individual person and his or her possessions and surroundings.A flat medieval style couldnt show this level of reality and the artists needed a new technique.It was
17、 the Italian artist Brunelleschi who discovered the technique of perspective drawing.At first the artists of the Renaissance only had a singlepoint perspective.Later they realized that they could have twopoint perspective and still later multipoint perspective.With twopoint perspective they could tu
18、rn an object (like a building) at an angle to the picture and draw two sides of it.The technique of perspective which seems so natural to us now is an invented technique, a part of the “grammar of painting”. Like all bits of grammar there are exceptions about perspective.For example, only vertical a
19、nd horizontal surfaces seem to meet on eye level.Sloping roof tops dont meet on eye level.For 500 years, artists in Europe made use of perspective drawing in their pictures.Nevertheless, there are a range of priorities (优先顺序) that artists in displaying individual styles.Crivelli wanted to show depth
20、 in his picture and he used a simple singlepoint perspective.Cezanne always talked about space and volume.Van Gogh, like some of the other painters of the Impressionist period, was interested in Japanese prints.And Japanese artists until this century were always very strong designers of “flat” pictu
21、res.Picasso certainly made pictures which have volume and depth.However, he wanted to keep our eyes on the surface and to remind us that his paintings are paintings and not illusions (幻觉). It is technically easy to give an illusion of depth.However, a strong twodimensional design is just as importan
22、t as a feeling of depth, and perhaps more important. 语篇 解 读 :本 文 主 要 介 绍 文 艺 复 兴 时 期 出 现 的 透 视 绘 画 技 巧 及 其 对 现 代 艺 术 的 影 响 。1The passage mainly discusses_.Athe difference between medieval and Renaissance artBhow the technique of perspective influenced the modern artCthe discovery of the technique of
23、 perspectiveDthe contributions of Renaissance artists解析:选 B 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍文艺复兴时期出现的透视绘画技巧及其对现代艺术的影响。2According to the passage, which may be the main concern for medieval artists?AThe individual person and his/her possessions and surroundings.BReal people, real scenes.CEternal timeless truth of the ear
24、th.DThemes of religious stories.解析:选 D 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知中世纪的艺术家们主要从事与宗教故事有关的绘画。3Whats the authors purpose of giving the example in Paragraph 3?ATo explain how perspective work in painting.BTo support twopoint perspective.CTo show that there are exceptions about perspective.DTo point out that the tech
25、nique of perspective is an invented technique.解析:选 C 推理判断题。根据第三段可知透视法有例外之处,后面的例子就是为了说明这些例外之处。因此选 C 项。4It can be inferred from the passage that Renaissance artists_.Awelcomed the medieval style of eternal truthBneeded to develop a new approach towards painting to show a new level of realityCwere insp
26、ired by vertical and horizontal surfaces in inventing the technique of perspectiveDsaw twodimensional design more important than a feeling of depth解析:选 B 推理判断题。读完全文可知,文艺复兴时期的艺术家们为了展示现实发明了透视法。因此本题选 B 项。加餐练(二) 主观题规范增分练.语法填空Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to capture the attention of the world.
27、 Kung fu, _1_ (especial), has had a great effect _2_ the millions of people who first learned about China through it. From that, they may come to China and learn about some other _3_ (aspect) of this culture. Other Asian nations have long known about the _4_ (great) of ancient Chinese culture. Their
28、 own cultures are _5_ mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Korea and Japan long ago adopted Confucianism, something that continues today even as it _6_ (challenge) by pop culture. This strength comes from the ideas _7_ (give) in the Four Books of Confucianism, which built upon the i
29、deas of an even _8_ (much) ancient period codified (编纂) in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns _9_ is uniquely Chinese, for example, feng shui. So far China has taken steps _10_ (further) this spread of its culture by establishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United State
30、s and Europe.语篇 解 读 :本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 ,介 绍 了 中 国 文 化 对 世 界 的 影 响 。1especially 尤其是中国功夫,对于那些通过功夫初次了解中国的成千上万的人来讲,有着非常大的影响。especially“尤其是”,用于强调突出的人或者事情。2on have a . effect on sb.“对某人有影响”为固定搭配,故填 on。3aspects 他们可能会来到中国,学习了解中国文化的一些其他方面。根据空前的“some other”及 aspect 作“方面,层面”讲的是可数名词可知,此处应用 aspect 的复数形式aspects。4gr
31、eatness 其他亚洲国家很早以前就知道古代中国文化的博大。根据空格前的 “the”及空格后的“of”可知,此处应填名词 greatness。5a 这些国家自身的文化是本土文化和中国特色(文化)的混合。mix 在此作名词,意为“混合,结合”,是可数名词,且此处表示泛指,故用 a。6is challenged 根据本文的基本时态为一般现在时可知,此处亦用一般现在时;it在此指代上文中的“Confucianism”,和 challenge 之间为被动关系,应用被动语态。故填 is challenged。7given 这种力量来自“四书”中所提供的观念。the ideas 与 give 之间为逻辑
32、上的被动关系,应用过去分词作后置定语。8more “四书 ”是依照“五经”的编纂中所体现的更为早期的思想而著成的。根据句意及空格前的“even”可知,此处应用比较级形式,故填 more。9what 分析句子结构可知,空格处在此引导宾语从句,作 learns 的宾语,空格处在句中作主语,且此处表示“所的事物”,故用 what。10to further 目前,中国已经采取措施进一步推广中国文化。分析句子结构可知,空格处在句中作目的状语,故应用不定式形式。further 在此用作动词,意为 “促进,增进”。.短文改错My mom and dad often gave me surprises. La
33、st night, they were surprised me again. After I came back, I saw somebody at home, but I found a note on the table, what led to the second, then the third, and then the fourth . And it became more and more difficulty to find the following notes although the hints on the notes became harder to figure
34、 out. However, I loved the game. At the end, I found the gift that my parent prepared for me. It was the photo album, in which I saw many photos that my mom and dad taken of me.答案:第一句:gavegive第二句:去掉 were第三句:somebodynobody; whatwhich第四句:difficultydifficult; althoughbecause第六句:AtIn; parentparents第七句:t
35、hea; dad 后加 had.书面表达你们班于昨天(周六)组织同学们去海边游玩。请你根据以下提示内容,写一篇英语日记,记叙这次游玩的过程。1游玩的地点:海边2出行方式:乘坐校车3过程:(1)早上八点从学校出发;(2)一小时后到达海边;(3)拍照;玩沙子;(4)乘坐游船去猴岛看猴子;(5)海边吃午饭,下午 5 点开始返回。注意:1.词数 100 左右;2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考范文:May 7, SaturdaySunny I went on a trip to the seaside today with my classmates and teachers.We set out
36、 at eight oclock from our school by school bus and we got to the seaside one hour later. As soon as we got off the bus, we started to scream with great excitement. Some of us took photos; others played with the sand on the beach. The most exciting thing was that we took a cruise ship to Monkey Islan
37、d to see the monkeys. We fed them with bananas, which made them happy. We enjoyed our lunch by the seaside and the sea breeze was very cool. We headed back at five in the afternoon.What a great day! I hope such trips should be arranged regularly because they can help students relax.(Modules 12)第一部分
38、听力 (满分 30 分,限时 20 分钟)第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?AOld classmates.BTravelers in England.CTourist and guide.2How will the man send the machin
39、es?ABy ship. BBy air. C By truck.3Where is the man going to plant the tree?ABy the front door.BAt the back of the garage.CAt the other end of the garden.4What does the man advise Alan to do?AGo out to work.BListen carefully to John.CBe calm and patient.5When is the man going home?AIn the evening.BIn
40、 the afternoon.CAt noon.第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。6Why does the man want to eat out?AHe wants to celebrate his birthday.BHe has won a big prize.CHe w
41、ants to have some relaxation.7Where will they have supper?AAt home.BThe place the man likes.CThe place the woman prefers.听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 10 题。8Why is the man not certain of the job?AHis education is not enough.BOthers are more suitable than him.CHe does not have enough work experience.9According to
42、 the woman, what is important for work?AThe ability to put knowledge to practical use.BGood knowledge with work experience.CStrong will and hard work.10What is the mans opinion about the interviewers?AThey have good experience.BThey are experts in the field.CThey are knowledgeable but proud.听第 8 段材料
43、,回答第 11 至 13 题。11What are the speakers mainly talking about?ABuying books for their course.BThe money needed for the books.CSharing the books with each other.12Why does Dr. Downs want his students to have these five books?AThese books are not expensive.BHe wants his students to read more.CHe wants t
44、o discuss them in detail.13How does the woman plan to solve the problems about the books?AShe buys three and the man buys two.BShe pays the man fifty dollars for sharing.CThey will share the total amount for the books.听第 9 段材料,回答第 14 至 16 题。14What subjects does the woman like to apply for next year?
45、AEconomics. BEngineering. CScience.15Whats the purpose of the woman talking with the man?AFor a good record of her studies this year.BFor a recommendation of him.CTo get some advice about the recommendation.16What do the womans parents think of her idea?AThey think it is a good idea.BThey think it i
46、s a bad idea.CThey think it has nothing to do with them.听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。17How many people took part in the swimming activity?AAbout 300.BAbove 3,000.CAbout 30,000.18Who organized the swimming activity?AThe local authority.BThe Tourism Agency.CThe Sports Center.19Why did they organize the swi
47、mming activity?ATo make people more aware of environmental protection.BTo get ready for a swimming competition.CTo celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival.20What can we know from the 62yearold swimmer?AThe river isnt as clean as it was several years ago.BThe river was very clean when he was a child.CHe o
48、ften goes swimming in the river.答案:15 ABBCB 610 CCCAB1115 ACCBB 1620 ABAAB听力材料(Text 1)W:Good morning, Hank. It is wonderful to be back in England.M:Im so glad to see you again. Its over ten years now since we left university.(Text 2)M:Can I help you?W:Id like to order the machines we talked about yesterday. Can I have them within two days?M:Sure. Ill send them by air.(