1 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词， 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Zhao Chuang is a science artist working in Beijing,    1     job bridges science and art by painting and sculpturing ancient extinct species. Zhao reproduces each element described in papers on the history of life in an artistic way, and the     2     (blank) in scientific research are filled by his logic and imagination. His painting of a prehistoric flying animal became the cover of important scientific journal Nature in 2006, a highlight in his career     3     a science artist.

2 . That day when Ludwig van Beethoven died was one of the saddest of my life. I had stayed with him for more than twenty years and lived through many of his happiest moments and his triumphs as well as his most unhappy times.

He wasn’t, however, the easiest of men to work for. His moods were changeable so that he could be reasonable at one moment but most impatient and intolerant at the next. All these problems began in 1802 when he discovered his loss of hearing was not temporary.

The loss of hearing brought him to a crossroads in his life. It was then that he realized that his future lay in composing music. Luckily, although his deafness brought him fear and anxiety, he was able to use these emotions to inspire his work.

Dealing with his inner problems and worries, his music was obviously subjective, which was not the most popular type of its time. But people recognized his greatness. They did so even when they knew he could not acknowledge it. When he was conducting his ninth and last symphony on its first performance he was totally deaf. So he just didn’t realize that the music had finished and continued to conduct the orchestra. One of the singers had to turn him round so he could receive the cheers of the audience. From one angle it was a sad moment but from another it was an even greater triumph. That a man with such a condition could have written such dynamic music was overwhelming! It brought tears to my eyes to think that I had contributed in some small way by looking after him.

He dressed rather like a wild man himself. His hair was always untidy, his skin marked with spots and his mouth set in a downward curve. He took no care of his appearance and walked around our city with his clothes carelessly arranged. This was because he was concentrating on his next composition.

Helping him move house many times, preparing his meals and looking after his everyday comforts were my reward for a life living so close to such a musical genius. I consider myself a lucky man!

1. The author was most likely to be Beethoven’s _______.

A．student

B．doctor

C．servant

D．relative

2. What can be learned from this passage?

A．Beethoven’s music was underestimated at that time.

B．Beethoven’s work was inspired by his fear and anger.

C．Beethoven’s music stayed in step with the mainstream music of the time.

D．Beethoven lost his ability to hear when first conducting his ninth symphony.

3. Why did the author tear in Paragraph 4?

A．Because the performance was a complete success.

B．Because he played a part in Beethoven’s success.

C．Because Beethoven was completely deaf then.

D．Because the audience cheered for Beethoven.

4. According to the author, Beethoven could be described as ________.

A．intolerant but cheerful

B．stubborn but reasonable

C．changeable but dedicated

D．unsociable but easy-going

3 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Buster Keaton, often overshadowed (使黯然失色) by the fame of Charlie Chaplin, was a comedic talent in his own right. Born in 1895, he entered show business at a young age and quickly became known for his unique brand of physical comedy. Films     1     (produce) by him are considered timeless classics.     2    , what distinguishes (区别) him from other comedians is his ability of humor, a talent     3     depth is immeasurable. He was not just a performer; he was an artist whose works continue to influence modern comedy.

4 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

During the Renaissance, a period     1     covers from the 14th to the 17th century, Europe experienced a revival of art, culture, and intellect. Leonardo da Vinci, often referred to as the archetype of the “Renaissance Man”, was not only an artist but also     2     inventor, scientist, and mathematician. His painting, the Mona Lisa, is considered one of     3    (famous) iconic works of art. Yet, many of his     4    (invention), although revolutionary, were not built during his lifetime.

5 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Andv Warhol was a successful magazine and ad illustrator     1     became a leading artist of the 1960s Pop art movement. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1926. When he graduated from college, he moved to New York City     2     (pursue)a career as a commercial artist. In 1962, he exhibited the now- iconic paintings of Campbell’s soup cans,     3     created a major stir in the art world. He also drew portraits and opened his own art studio. His works blurred the lines between fine arts and mainstream aesthetics. By the time of his death in 1987, he     4     (become) one of the most important figures in American-art history.

6 . The question of whether it is possible to dissociate the artist from their work has been debated for a long time. Even though positive critical reviews about an artist’s behavior can improve their artistic accomplishments, people should treat artists as individuals who have lived apart from their work.

One of the reasons is that even artists have shortcomings. Like any other human being, an artist can err, and we cannot be severely judgmental of every person that falls into error. Cancel culture with endless criticism is concerned more with how we should disregard the artists when they make mistakes than with how their weaknesses can be used by the artists to create art that is unique.

Perhaps Kevin Hart’s words support this thought. He asks, “When did we get to a point where life was supposed to be perfect? Where people were supposed to operate perfectly all the time?” When people start seeing artists as human beings, they’ll see them for who they are and review their behavior not on the basis of their art but on the basis of their humanity.

It should be also noted that there are works of art that are inspired by the artist’s experience. For example, the themes in the Harry Potter books are so connected with J. K. Rowling’s wicked worldview that it is virtually impossible to distinguish the two from each other. Since canceling artists based on their worldview would mean the reception to their art will suffer, artists become tense and unwilling to express themselves, which will kill creativity, eventually leading to the death of art. Comedians, singers or painters who should be integrating contemporary issues with their works become boring, and art stops functioning as the social mirror it ought to be.

An artist who makes mistakes still has art with intrinsic (内在的) value, benefiting entire communities or cultures. For instance, when Kendrick Lamar launched his album and frequently used the F-slur in one of his songs, there was much-heated discussion. He was entirely mistaken in using the F-slur, but as an artist, he still had a wide-reaching impact on society. Similarly, one can respect the late Michael Jackson because of how he impacted pop music and the inclusion of black musicians in mainstream media despite his personal weaknesses, opinions, worldviews and associations.

While these artists may engage in their terrible behavior, the art they produce today may serve as an example for others to produce outstanding work in the future. Some would refer to this process as a cycle. Good art should, therefore, be judged due to its value and not the value of the artist.

1. Which would Kevin Hart probably agree with?

A．People should perform perfectly all the time.

B．Artists’ shortcomings might be their inspiration.

C．If artists have weaknesses, we’d better cancel them.

D．Artists should be evaluated based on their humanity.

2. Why will “cancel culture” lead to the death of art?

A．Artists will be unwilling to create any artwork.

B．Artists will stop concerning with contemporary issues.

C．Artists will lose their desire for expression and creativity.

D．Artworks are unavoidably inspired by artists’ experiences.

3. How can an artist with mistakes benefit others?

A．The artist may make some new words popular.

B．The artist’s opinions may provoke heated discussion.

C．The artist will benefit entire communities or cultures.

D．The artist’s art may give others ideas of artistic creation.

4. Which would be the best title of the passage?

A．Judge Art Due to Its Value

B．Separate the Art From the Artist

C．Regard Artists as Human Beings

D．Stop Criticizing Artists’ Behavior

7 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Despite    1    (face)numerous challenges in her career, the groundbreaking musician remained determined    2    (push)boundaries and explore new sounds. Throughout her life, she continued to innovate and inspire others with her commitment to her art. As she approached her final years, she reflected on the impact she had made on the music world and felt    3    (satisfy)with her achievements. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations of musicians and fans alike.

8 . In 1482, the year he turned thirty, Leonardo da Vinci left Florence for Milan, where he would end up spending the next seventeen years. Because he was an aspiring polymath (博学家), he enjoyed that Milan was_______with scholars and intellectuals in a wide variety of fields.

Da Vinci regarded himself as the equal of any other in architecture and the composition of buildings. But for his first few years in Milan, he didn’t get any task. He could only pursue his architectural interest mainly on_______.

The best example was his set of plans for a utopian city, which was a favorite topic for Italian Renaissance artists and architects. Milan was_______plague at that time. Leonardo realized that the disease was spread by dirty conditions. He didn’t focus on small_______in engineering and design._______, on multiple pages composed in 1487, he proposed a great concept, one that combined his_______sensibilities with his visions as an urban engineer: an ideal city planned for health and beauty.

Da Vinci regarded cities as living_______that breathe and have fluids that circulate (循环) and waste that needs to move. He then_______a circulation system for urban needs, ranging from commerce to waste removal.

Da Vinci’s vision of the city was pitifully_______. If he had the opportunity of carrying out part of his plan, the nature of cities might have been transformed, with the damage of plagues greatly________.

1.

A．burdened

B．filled

C．covered

D．concerned

2.

A．paper

B．devices

C．landscape

D．brochures

3.

A．sweeping away

B．focusing on

C．suffering from

D．looking for

4.

A．presentations

B．guidelines

C．improvements

D．movements

5.

A．However

B．Somehow

C．Meanwhile

D．Instead

6.

A．artistic

B．musical

C．athletic

D．academic

7.

A．communities

B．spaces

C．conditions

D．creatures

8.

A．built

B．designed

C．imagined

D．painted

9.

A．impossible

B．incomplete

C．impractical

D．incorrect

10.

A．reduced

B．realized

C．avoided

D．managed

9 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Even though Leonardo began his career as a painter, he most often worked as an engineer. One reason was     1     Italy was at war, and people needed engineers to help build city defences more than they needed artists. After his death, it was discovered     2     he had kept many notebooks describing and illustrating his work, his inventions, and his scientific research. None of them were published until the late 19th century. Until then, few people had had any idea     3     they contained.

10 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Florentijn Hofman is a Dutch artist,     1     large sculptures are on display all over the world. One way for him to find inspiration is thinking about his children’s toys. These     2     (object) have given him ideas for his animal sculptures, such as the famous Rubber Duck. A more recent work of his is the huge Floating Fish,     3     was set among the beautiful landscape of Wuzhen West Scenic Zone.