1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Qi Baishi is a world-famous art master in China.

He was born in     1     poor family from Xiangtan, Hunan province. He was at school for less than a year because     2     illnesses. One day, he found a Chinese painting guide book — Jieziyuan Huapu. The book inspired his interests in painting     3     (picture). He decided     4     (learn) by himself and later became a master of art through his hard work. In 1902, he     5     (start) to travel around China. He visited famous places, met many people and saw different kinds of art pieces. These experiences helped him become one of the     6    (good) artists of all time.

    7     (He) paintings are generally about the small things of the world, such as fish, shrimps (虾) and frogs. “Mouse and Cat with Lamp” is one of them. In the picture, a mouse is standing on the top of a long pole (杆子). Under the pole is a cat. They are so lively     8     it looks like they would jump out of the paper to fight.

All the works     9     (create) by Qi Baishi in a fresh way, which expressed his love for nature and life. His talents and skills amazed the whole world a lot. He is    10     (real) a master of art and the pride of Xiangtan.

2 . Famous Artists of the World

Leonardo da Vinci

Famous as: Polymath

Birthdate: April 15, 1452

Nationality: Italian

Died: May 2, 1519

Widely regarded as one of the greatest painters ever, Leonardo da Vinci is an extremely talented polymath. While his work The Mona Lisa became the most famous portrait, his drawing The Vitruvian Man became a cultural icon. A man well ahead of his time, Leonardo is also known for his notes on science and invention.

Vincent van Gogh

Famous as: Painter

Birthdate: March 30, 1853

Nationality: French, Dutch (荷兰人)

Died: July 29, 1890

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter and is said to be one of the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. However, he was not commercially successful in his lifetime and killed by himself at 37 after years of mental health issues and poverty. He gained recognition and respect in the 20th century.

Rabindranath Tagore

Famous as: Poet

Birthdate: May 7, 1861

Nationality: Indian

Died: August 7, 1941

Rabindranath Tagore was an Indian polymath who contributed greatly to the fields of literature, art, and philosophy. Referred to as the Bard of Bengal (孟加拉国诗人), Tagore is credited with reshaping Bengali literature and music. The first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, Tagore is also credited with composing the national songs of India and Bangladesh.

Michelangelo

Famous as: Sculptor

Birthdate: March 6, 1475

Nationality: Italian

Died: February 18, 1564

Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet Michelangelo was an outstanding figure of the High Renaissance. He is credited to have influenced the Western art in unmatched ways. He is widely regarded as the greatest artist of his age and one of the greatest artists of all time. He was equally respected as an architect.

1. Whose works became famous long after his death?

A．Michelangelo’s.	B．Vincent van Gogh’s.
C．Leonardo da Vinci’s.	D．Rabindranath Tagore’s.

2. What was Tagore commonly known as?

A．A poet.

B．A painter.

C．A composer.

D．A philosopher.

3. What can we learn about Michelangelo from the text?

A．He lived at the same time as Tagore.

B．He influenced the art of the whole world.

C．He did as well in sculpture as architecture.

D．He received the Nobel Prize in Architecture.

3 . A few extraordinary female singer-songwriters from the 1970s helped from music as we know it today, and continue to inspire so many with their soulful melodies (旋律).

Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchells influence goes beyond her own generation. Her songwriting continues to be a source of inspiration for many, who regard her position as a pioneer of female expression in music.

The 1971 album Blue showed Joni’s truthful self, telling the stories of her experiences in life and in love. Blue was later chosen by the New York Times as one of the 25 albums that represented “turning points and the highest points in 20th-century popular music”.

Carole King

Carole King wrote or co-wrote over 118 hits between 1955 and 1999, making her the most successful female songwriter in the second half of the 20th century. However, King found herself less recognized than her husband and writing partner at the time, Gerry Goffin.

As the 1970s arrived, so did Carole King in full bloom. 1971 saw the release (发行) of her album Tapestry. The album was highly significant not only commercially but symbolically.

Joan Armatrading

Still in the 1970s but putting in the work on this side of the pond, Joan Armatrading became the first black British female artist to achieve international praise. Joan’s place as a female pioneer in music continued as she became the first UK female artist to be nominated (提名) for a Grammy in the blues category, going on to receive two further nominations. An artist who is confident with who she is and what she wants to create, Armatrading famously keeps her private life to herself and lets her music do the talking.

1. What is the album Blue about?

A．Female wisdom.	B．Female creativity
C．Joni’s musical dream.	D．Joni’s life experiences.

2. When was King’s album Tapestry available to the public?

A．In1955.

B．In1999.

C．In1970.

D．In1971.

3. Which of the following best describes Joan Armatrading?

A．Brave.

B．Self-confident.

C．Honest.

D．Easy-going.