This year sees the third edition of Zhu Yujie’s group female art exhibition, a project hosted annually with the aim of offering more opportunities to women artists. The exhibition Metaphor and Gaze opened in Shenzhen’s La Vie Art Center, on Feb 27.
“Women artists still have relatively fewer opportunities to show their works at art museums and galleries, and few group exhibitions concentrate on female topics,” Zhu says, “Only by constantly exhibiting works by female artists and writing about these artworks, can they be known by more people and be written into art history.”
The exhibition contains videos, paintings, and performance by 17 female artists. According to Zhu, the title Metaphor and Gaze is about artists expressing women's real desires, confusion and anxieties from different perspectives, and exploring the love, healing and growth shared by humans.
“In these unique times of the pandemic(疫情), we have had new life experiences and understandings, and I increasingly realize that art is the best medium to break down barriers and to bring people together. And for artists, their creation and thinking never stop,” Zhu says. “In art history, the images of women are often just objects to be gazed at. In our exhibition, women are the subject of creation.”
Zhu says that she feels an increasing amount of people are supporting female art. While she overcame various difficulties hosting previous exhibitions with a limited budget, this year she was invited by Xiao Yu, founder of La Vie Art Center, who provided the place.
The art center is an industrial space with rough concrete walls, which, according to Zhu, contrasts with the fixed impression of women being frail, and allows the artists to communicate with the viewers through powerful artworks.
The exhibition also features a reading room section entitled Writing Her Power- Women’s Situation and Writing, displaying books from 20 publishing houses on themes including female power, self-identity and relationships. Zhu says that books have played a major role in her learning.
1. What does the title Metaphor and Gaze want to show?| A．The contribution of Zhu herself. |
| B．Real feelings of women from different aspects. |
| C．Constant exhibitions by famous artists. |
| D．Fewer opportunities for women artists to present works. |
| A．Women are active art creators. |
| B．Women are the center objects of art. |
| C．The pandemic brings art barriers. |
| D．The pandemic stimulates art creation. |
| A．Tough. | B．Romantic. | C．Weak. | D．Skeptical. |
| A．A news report. | B．A research article. |
| C．A short story. | D．A book review. |
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【推荐1】Ukraine has reported that forest fires have broken out near the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident.
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (CNPP) is about 100 kilometers away from Kyiv, Ukraine. In 1986, the CNPP had the worst nuclear accident in history. A series (系列) of mistakes and accidents caused an explosion and a huge fire, which burned for nine days. As a result of the disaster, entire cities had to be cleared. Over 100, 000 people had to leave their homes forever. A 2, 600-square-kilometer area around the CNPP was set apart as the “Chernobyl Exclusion Zone” to keep people away from the radioactive pollution.
Much of the land in the Zone is forest and grassland. Radioactivity breaks down slowly over time, so the radiation has dropped some by now. The radioactive pollution has become part of the plants and the dirt in the area. But on April 4, fires broke out in the Zone, which can give off the radioactive pollution back into the air. Once the pollution is in the air, it can be spread by the wind. Over the last 10 days, hundreds of fire fighters have been struggling against the flames. One fire came close to the CNPP. Keeping fires away from the plant is important because dangerous and poisonous material is still stored there.
Fighting the fire was much more challenging than normal because of the radiation dangers. In some places, fire fighters dug ditches (壕沟) to stop the fire from spreading, however, most of their efforts went into pouring water from the air since they couldn’t do the same in most areas.
Ukraine’s government says that there are still some small grass fires, but there are no major open fires still burning. The government says radiation levels in the air in Kyiv and nearby areas are normal.
1. Why does the author mention the CNPP?| A．It has contributed to the recent fires. |
| B．The recent fires broke out next to it. |
| C．The fires will destroy its nearby forest. |
| D．It can be used to fight against the fires. |
| A．are more dangerous | B．are more frequent |
| C．spread more quickly | D．last longer |
| A．Preventing poisonous materials escaping. |
| B．Ditching to stop the fires spreading. |
| C．Dropping water to put out the fires. |
| D．Keeping people away from the CNPP. |
| A．It’s unclear. | B．It’s unexpected. |
| C．It’s discouraging. | D．It’s effective. |
【推荐2】Zou Bin, 27, a building worker from Xinhua, Hunan province, was the first Chinese to be awarded first prize for his splendid bricklaying technique at the World Skills Competition in 2015.
Zou’s story of construction began in his early childhood when he played at a construction site where his parents made a living, reported CCTV. As he grew older, he assisted them with their work. “At first, I was just helping them move the bricks and mix mortar (砂浆). Later on, I started learning the skill,” Zou told China Daily.
From the moment he became a building worker, Zou set strict standards for himself to build every wall perfectly, brick by brick. According to Zou, the more walls workers build, the more money they will get. “But if I’m not satisfied with my work, I would push it over and redo it. My fellow workers would rag me that no matter how well I do, I wouldn’t get extra pay for that. But I wanted to set the bar high for myself,” said the 27-year-old to China Daily. This working philosophy is surely part of the factors that contributed to his present glory.
When preparing for the competition, he not only practiced for over ten hours during the day, but also learned to read different diagrams at night, determining to build the best wall with all he can. Even if his hands were full of blisters (水泡), he didn’t stop. Finally he got on the stage and won a medal at his first show, reported China Daily.
Although he was crowned as a world champion, Zou is quite humble in life. Calling himself an ordinary migrant worker, he said there are many more outstanding craftsmen out there. Zou is only one representative of the tens of thousands of construction workers who pursue excellence in their work.
1. What do we know about Zou?| A．He learned building skills from his parents. |
| B．He was forced to work at a young age. |
| C．His parents encouraged him to be a bricklayer. |
| D．He won a medal at an international competition. |
| A．Zou’s career plan. | B．Zou’s attitude toward his job. |
| C．Zou’s colleague’s opinions of him. | D．Zou’s effort toward the competition. |
| A．Congratulate. | B．Laugh at. | C．Show gratitude to. | D．Follow. |
| A．Creative and strict. | B．Hardworking and humorous. |
| C．Determined and modest. | D．Social and ambitious. |
【推荐3】David Christof, a Marathon runner, visited my school yesterday. He made a speech about the safe drinking water problem in the world. “I want to do more and help people everywhere have safe drinking water,” he said as he spoke in a gym full of students.
Christof shared with us his story of determination to help solve the world water crisis by participating in the 2021 Blue Planet Run marathon. Starting in New York City, a team of 21 male and female athletes ran around the clock through 16 countries. It covered 15,200 miles and three continents, 24 hours a day for 9 5 days to deliver the message that measures must be taken to help countries searching for safe drinking water.
As he spoke to us, Christof displayed a picture of a woman getting water from a well filled with dirty water. “Would you like to drink this water?” he asked. “I wouldn’t either, yet this woman is washing her dishes in it and later she will use it to cook. The water crisis does not mean people are dying of thirst. It means that they are drinking water that is not good for them.”
Christof pointed out that students in my school may not worry whether or not the water they are drinking is safe. But it is another story in other countries, where people actually have to decide whether their water is safe to drink. He expressed the hope that his speech would help us realize how a single person can make a difference by taking the steps to bring about change.
1. What is Christof’s speech mainly about?| A．A story about looking for clean water. | B．The world safe drinking water problem. |
| C．The importance of drinking enough water. | D．Different methods for making use of water. |
| A．It was hosted in New York. | B．It was finished in 24 hours. |
| C．It was held day and night. | D．It was attended by 42 athletes. |
| A．She should save water. | B．She needs good water. |
| C．She is polluting water. | D．She prefers well water. |
| A．A student. | B．A technician. |
| C．A famous scientist. | D．A professional runner. |
【推荐1】Vincent Willem van Gogh (30 March, 1853—29 July, 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist artist. He is considered one of the greatest artists with great influence on the greatest artists with great influence on the 20th-century art.
Van Gogh spent his early adult life working for a firm of art dealers. After a brief period as a teacher, he became a missionary (传教士) in a very poor mining region. He did not begin his career as an artist until 1880; however, during the last ten years of his life, he produced more than 2,000 pieces, including around 900 paintings and 1,100 drawing and sketched (素描). He worked only with somber colours until he met Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism in Paris. Van Gogh used their bright colours and style of painting in a uniquely recognizable style. Most of his best-known works were produced during his final two years, when he was suffering from serious mental illness.
In 1890, at the age of 37, van Gogh shot himself in the chest. He died two days later, with Theo, his brother and his best friend, at his side, who reported his last words as “The sadness will last forever”. It would not take long before his fame grew higher and higher.
Van Gogh’s mother threw away quite a number of his paintings. The only painting he sold during his lifetime, The Red Vineyard, was created in 1888. It is now on display in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Russia. Several paintings by van Gogh rank among the most expensive paintings in the world. On March 30, 1987 van Gogh’s painting Irises was sold for a record of $ 53.9 million at Southby’s, New York. On May 15, 1990 his Portrait of Doctor Gachet was sold for $ 83.5 million at Christie’s, thus setting a new price record.
1. When did van Gogh begin his career as an artist?| A．At the age of 17 | B．In his early adult life |
| C．At the age of 27 | D．In his early childhood |
| A．colourful | B．different |
| C．bright | D．dark |
a. worked as a teacher
b. took up drawing
c. worked in an art firm
d. worked as a missionary
| A．c, a, d, b | B．b, a, c, d |
| C．b, c, a, d | D．c, a, b, d |
| A．Irises was the most expensive among van Gogh’s paintings |
| B．Van Gogh didn’t become famous until he dies |
| C．Van Gogh had become famous as an artist when he was alive |
| D．Van Gogh sold many paintings in his life |
【推荐2】Miss Bianca Monica, a junior here at Marymount Manhattan College, is currently sifting( 筛选 ) her way through New York City. working towards her dream of making rock music with high quality that you only hear occasionally.
“It was a journey. I wanted to study communications and learn how things work in the music industry, " explained Monica. This is a young lady who knows what she wants and is putting in the effort to achieve it Born a Jersey girl, Monica knew she was made to be in New York.
With the overpowering support Monica receives from her hometown, it's obvious that such a backbone helps her step into the studio. At a young age of 14, Monica led a rock band. After the Robbery. The band saw huge success; they played numerous live performances around the city. Monica has also performed solo at the now closed Angels and Kings
When asked about her choice in style, her eyes light up with a great passion.
When writing my new record, we tried doing the dance route; then I realized: this is not me. Rock is in my blood. I just love music that makes you feel like your whole soul is pouring out of your body, voiced Monica
For a 21-year-old, Monica possesses the passion of someone who's been writing music forever. Her musical style, with a heavy diet in that good old rock n roll music, shares some similar features with 90s music
When the Jersey girl isn’t in her usual studio, you can find Monica hanging around, going to shows, and enjoying the beauty of inspiration all around NYC. In late spring. Monica hopes to schedule a variety of shows to promote her new EP(细碟 ). Until then, you simply cannot miss out on hearing this wonderfully talented rock star.
1. Why does Bianca Monica go to New York City?| A．To pursue her dream. | B．To enjoy a journey. |
| C．To open her own studio. | D．To work in the music industry. |
| A．The development of her band | B．The support from her hometown |
| C．The creditable success of her band | D．Her character as a Jersey girl |
| A．It is totally different from 90s music. | B．It is full of the passion of music writers. |
| C．It makes people feel heavy. | D．It has the character of good old rock n roll music. |
| A．To introduce the history of the rock music. |
| B．To encourage young people to learn from Monica |
| C．To call on the public to pay attention to Monica's music. |
| D．To search for the best way for Monica to succeed |
【推荐3】Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight, but it might be challenging for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to commercial success and critical recognition. The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art. It can be problematic for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to promote and market their art. Besides, many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.
In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc. In 2021, he was interviewed frequently by the media and featured in a famous magazine. All these things let the prices of the artist’s work inch upwards.
Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country. “The art makes the man and the man makes the art,” he says.
1. What can we learn about Ghanaian artists from paragraphs 1-2?| A．They tend to combine designs with media themes. |
| B．They have established an art market to promote works. |
| C．They desire professional guidance on preserving national art. |
| D．They lack a supportive platform to realize commercial value of their works. |
| A．To promote ancient African art treasures. |
| B．To broaden the artistic vision of self-taught artists. |
| C．To provide chances for young artists to display artistic talents. |
| D．To sponsor a project for the contemporary emerging artists from Ghana. |
| A．Socially responsible. | B．Amazingly talented. |
| C．Commercially smart. | D．Culturally conservative. |
| A．All that glitters is not gold. |
| B．Opportunity favors the prepared. |
| C．The strong is not without tears. |
| D．A good name is easier lost than won. |
