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1 Read the passage and choose the best answer. 阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案。（每题 2 分，共 5 题）
Have you ever thought about how art appears in many different forms around the world? From children's drawings to huge street paintings, from natural materials to modern tools, art brings colour and creativity into our lives. What makes it even more exciting is the people behind those works. Artists of all ages find their own ways to express ideas and share beauty with others. Here are three artists who show how inspiring art can be.
The young painter
At the age of five, a British boy named Kieron Williamson began drawing boats during a trip to Cornwall. That moment sparked (激起) his love for art. Growing up in Norfolk, he learned from local artists and developed his skills. By the age of nine, his talent had gained international attention, and many people admired his work. Kieron says, "I like creating art because it's fun and allows me to think of places I can't see."
The street artist
Next time you go out for a walk, you might come across Edgar Mueller's art. Mueller is a German street painter who loves to create something new. His three-dimensional (三维的) works like waterfalls or canyons (峡谷) can be found at festivals worldwide. He uses chalk, brushes and tape to help people see places differently.
The nature sculptor
Patrick Dougherty is a sculptor who mixes his love of nature with carpentry (木工) skills. He bends (使弯曲) young trees or saplings, and weaves them into rounded shapes. Local volunteers help collect materials and build the exhibits. The sculptures are temporary (临时的), breaking down over time, but they wake up people's imagination.
(1) What first started Kieron Williamson's love for art?
A. Learning from local artists.
B. Drawing boats during a trip.
C. Admiring famous painters.
D. Reading books about art.
(2) What kind of art works made Edgar Mueller famous?
A. Street art that looked three-dimensional.
B. Large oil paintings in museums.
C. Sculptures made of wood and metal.
D. Graffiti (涂鸦) on walls in Germany.
(3) What material did Patrick Dougherty mainly use in his sculptures?
A. Plastic bottles.
B. Recycled glass.
C. Saplings (young trees).
D. Stone and bricks.
(4) Which of the following best describes the three artists in the passage?
A. Working mainly with traditional painting styles.
B. Becoming famous when they were very young.
C. Using special materials to create great artworks in unexpected ways.
D. Creating art that offers new ways of looking at the world.
(5) Which would be the best title for this passage?
A. Famous painters from the past
B. How to become an artist
C. The rules of street art
D. Seeing the world through art
Have you ever thought about how art appears in many different forms around the world? From children's drawings to huge street paintings, from natural materials to modern tools, art brings colour and creativity into our lives. What makes it even more exciting is the people behind those works. Artists of all ages find their own ways to express ideas and share beauty with others. Here are three artists who show how inspiring art can be.
The young painter
At the age of five, a British boy named Kieron Williamson began drawing boats during a trip to Cornwall. That moment sparked (激起) his love for art. Growing up in Norfolk, he learned from local artists and developed his skills. By the age of nine, his talent had gained international attention, and many people admired his work. Kieron says, "I like creating art because it's fun and allows me to think of places I can't see."
The street artist
Next time you go out for a walk, you might come across Edgar Mueller's art. Mueller is a German street painter who loves to create something new. His three-dimensional (三维的) works like waterfalls or canyons (峡谷) can be found at festivals worldwide. He uses chalk, brushes and tape to help people see places differently.
The nature sculptor
Patrick Dougherty is a sculptor who mixes his love of nature with carpentry (木工) skills. He bends (使弯曲) young trees or saplings, and weaves them into rounded shapes. Local volunteers help collect materials and build the exhibits. The sculptures are temporary (临时的), breaking down over time, but they wake up people's imagination.
(1) What first started Kieron Williamson's love for art?
A. Learning from local artists.
B. Drawing boats during a trip.
C. Admiring famous painters.
D. Reading books about art.
(2) What kind of art works made Edgar Mueller famous?
A. Street art that looked three-dimensional.
B. Large oil paintings in museums.
C. Sculptures made of wood and metal.
D. Graffiti (涂鸦) on walls in Germany.
(3) What material did Patrick Dougherty mainly use in his sculptures?
A. Plastic bottles.
B. Recycled glass.
C. Saplings (young trees).
D. Stone and bricks.
(4) Which of the following best describes the three artists in the passage?
A. Working mainly with traditional painting styles.
B. Becoming famous when they were very young.
C. Using special materials to create great artworks in unexpected ways.
D. Creating art that offers new ways of looking at the world.
(5) Which would be the best title for this passage?
A. Famous painters from the past
B. How to become an artist
C. The rules of street art
D. Seeing the world through art
答案
B A C D D
解析
(1) 根据第二段“At the age of five... began drawing boats during a trip to Cornwall. That moment sparked his love for art.”可知答案为B。
(2) 根据第三段“Mueller is a German street painter... His three-dimensional works... can be found at festivals worldwide.”可知答案为A。
(3) 根据第四段“He bends young trees or saplings, and weaves them into rounded shapes.”可知答案为C。
(4) 通读全文，Kieron通过绘画表达想象，Mueller用三维街头艺术改变视角，Dougherty用自然材料激发想象，均体现用新方式看待世界，答案为D。
(5) 文章介绍三位艺术家通过艺术展现世界，D项“通过艺术看世界”最贴合主旨，答案为D。
(2) 根据第三段“Mueller is a German street painter... His three-dimensional works... can be found at festivals worldwide.”可知答案为A。
(3) 根据第四段“He bends young trees or saplings, and weaves them into rounded shapes.”可知答案为C。
(4) 通读全文，Kieron通过绘画表达想象，Mueller用三维街头艺术改变视角，Dougherty用自然材料激发想象，均体现用新方式看待世界，答案为D。
(5) 文章介绍三位艺术家通过艺术展现世界，D项“通过艺术看世界”最贴合主旨，答案为D。
