1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to Stevie Wonder shortly after his birth?

A．He was unable to see.

B．He couldn’t hear anything.

C．He broke his arm.

2. When did Stevie Wonder have his first hit record?

A．As a child.

B．As an adult.

C．As a teenager.

3. When was Stevie Wonder’s most successful period?

A．In the 1960s.

B．In the 1970s.

C．In the 1980s.

2 . Rita Moreno is one of the very few performers to EGOT: to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award. But come a little closer, and Moreno’s is another kind of immigrant (移民的) story.

She was a teen when MGM (米高梅电影公司) signed her in the 1950s. Major studios were still dominated by the men who’d run them for decades. They had her change her name. While recognizing her talent, they didn’t know what to do with a Latin girl. Moreno played small parts, including a girl from India and a Burmese (缅甸的) woman. What should have been her big break came when she was cast as Anita in West Side Story. She’d remember Anita as “the very first Hispanic (西班牙的) character I had ever played who had dignity, a sense of self-respect. She became my role model. ” The night Moreno won the Oscar, the Hispanic community across the USA broke out into cheers.

But that career turn didn’t happen. Instead, she received more offers to play what she described as “dusky servants”. The racial and ethnic prejudice was still at play. “It broke my heart, ”she says. Rita Moreno didn’t make another movie for seven years.

Then began her new act. Holding to her mother’s philosophy — Never give in, never quit, keep on moving — she survived professionally during those years with work on the London stage and in nightclubs, slowly reemerging on film and television, and eventually she earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Peabody Career Achievement Award.

But even as she continues to perform, her work continues off the screen, speaking out for and representing the Latin community. “I’m now known as la pionera, or the pioneer,” Moreno says. “I really don’t think of myself as a role model. But it turns out that I am, to a lot of the Hispanic community. Not just in show business, but in life. But that’s what happens when you’re first, right?”

1. What do we know about Moreno in Paragraph 2?

A．She was an actress contracted with MGM.

B．She had her future well-planned for her talent.

C．She was treated as a Hispanic girl with dignity.

D．She won the Oscar for acting a Burmese woman.

2. Why didn’t Moreno make movies for seven years after winning the Oscar?

A．She did not receive any film offers.

B．She rejected roles of racial prejudice.

C．She was tired of performing on the stage.

D．She focused on her stage career in nightclubs.

3. Which of the following can best describe Moreno?

A．Generous and brave.	B．Kind and grateful.
C．Honest and trustworthy.	D．Tough and determined.

4. What can we learn from Moreno’s words in the last paragraph?

A．She prefers to be a role model in show business.

B．She is unhappy with what happened to an actress.

C．She makes a difference to the Hispanic community.

D．She feels pressured about being a Hispanic pioneer.

3 . 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。

In the history of Chinese painting, the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties was a very important period. Gu Kaizhi, a painter of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, was     1     figure that had to be mentioned during this period.

Gu kaizhi was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu province in the year 344 and     2    (occupy) an important place in the history of Chinese literature. He was also a talented poet and calligrapher. Meanwhile,     3    (extreme) uninterested in fame and wealth, he made his living on the philosophy of “being half sly (狡黠) and half silly”     4     was given the title of “three excellences”, namely “excellence in poems”, “excellence in painting” and “excellence in stupidity”.

As the first painter     5     (maintain) influence on the development of Chinese painting, Gu Kaizhi not only created the basic model of figure painting, leaving     6     his most famous work, Nymph of the Luo River (《洛神赋图》 ), but also proposed the principles of painting     7     influence has lasted a thousand years, such as “realizing perfection through empathy”, “exposing spirit with form”, as well as his “six methods”.

The story of Nymph of the Luo River     8     (root) in historical records and the poetry of Cao Zhi, a prince and poet from the Three Kingdoms period. According to accounts, Cao Zhi wrote a poem called “Rhapsody of the Goddess of Luo” which described a goddess of extraordinary     9     (attractive).

Inspired by Cao Zhi’s poem, Gu Kaizhi set out to illustrate the charming nymph. His painting exhibits the soul of the poem,     10     (display) the nymph’s unique elegance and appealing charm. The work exemplifies Gu Kaizhi’s skill in bringing literary inspiration to life through art.

4 . Charlie Watts of the British music group the Rolling Stones died on Tuesday at a hospital in London. Watts played the drums for the very successful band for almost sixty years. His publicist, Bernard Doherty, said the musician “passed away peacefully” surrounded by his family.

Watts was respected worldwide for his muscular style of drumming, which he combined with elements of jazz, a favorite music of the artist. He joined the band early in 1963, just a few months following its first public performance.

To the world, he was a rock star. But Watts often said that the experience was tiring, unpleasant, and even frightening. “Girls chasing you down the street, screaming... horrible!... I hated it,” he told The Guardian newspaper. In another media report, he described the drumming life as a “cross between being an athlete and a total nervous wreck (神经兮兮的人)”.

Charlie Watts was born in London on June 2, 1941. From childhood, he was crazy about music-jazz, especially. He fell in love with the drums after hearing the music of Chico Hamilton. Watts was not a rock music fan at first. He shared a home with the Stones’ leaders Mick Jagger and Keith Richards because he did not have to pay for the housing. “Keith Richards taught me rock and roll,” Watts said. “We’d have nothing to do all day, and we’d play these records over and over again.”

The Stones had searched for months to find a permanent drummer. Richards has spoken about how much the band wanted Watts to join. The guitar player said the band members cut down on expenses so they could pay Watts a good wage. Watts said he believed at first the band would be lucky to last a year. “Every band I’d ever been in had lasted a week,” he said. “I always thought the Stones would last a week, then a fortnight, and then suddenly, it’s 30 years.”

1. What does the underlined word “muscular” mean in Paragraph 2?

A．Aggressive.

B．Complex.

C．Fashionable.

D．Powerful.

2. How did Watts feel about his experience as a rock star?

A．He enjoyed the fame and attention.

B．He had a strong dislike for fans and music.

C．He found the experience exhausting and intolerable.

D．He considered himself lucky to be a part of the band.

3. Why did Watts share a house with Keith Richards?

A．To save accommodation costs.

B．To practice playing the guitar.

C．To learn rock and composition.

D．To be the drummer of the band.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Watts was unwilling to join the band for low wages.

B．The band’s success depended on a talented drummer.

C．A band usually lasted for a few months in those days.

D．The band’s popularity was beyond Watts’ expectations.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在在答题纸1相应空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Wearing a traditional Chinese qipao, conductor Nucrbana Yiming’s     1     (perform) has received thunderous applause from the audience at the Chinese Lunar New Year concert in Urumqi. A 35-year-old performer from Xinjiang, often known as Bana, is the only female conductor at the Xinjiang Art Theater so far. Her passion     2     music came from her family: her father was a clarinetist (单簧管手).     3     (influence) by her father, she started her violin and piano training at the age of eight.

In 2004, she     4     (admit) into the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan to study as a conductor. “Every day I     5     (carry) thousands of pages of music sheets from my dorm to the classroom. I needed to memorize them     6     a really short time,” she recalled. “Sometimes I questioned myself and wondered     7     it was better for me to be a street vendor (街头小贩).”     8     (fortunate), all her efforts paid     9     in the end.

Before her graduation in 2009, she received an offer from the Xinjiang Art Theater. Bana has a deep understanding of her role in the theater: she considers herself as a bridge     10     connects professions, Xinjiang folk music, modern instruments and the world. “My job is to integrate the music knowledge and the concepts I’ve learned abroad into each show of our folk orchestra,” she said.

6 . 语法填空

Huang Yongyu, one of the most    1     (produce) and best-known artists in the second half of the 20th century in China, died on Tuesday. He was 99.

Huang was recognized as a legendary figure in Chinese art and design. His skillfulness    2     (acknowledge) in woodcuts, ink painting, composing poems and essays and novels and designing postage stamps over the past decades.

His early artistic endeavors were rooted in traditional Chinese art forms, such as woodcuts and calligraphy. However, as he grew older and gained more experience, he began to expand his skills,    3    (experiment) with different mediums and techniques. It was this willingness to take risks and try new things    4    would ultimately set him apart as an artist.

    5    made Huang a household name was his designing of several sought-after stamps, including the “Golden Monkey Stamp”, which was issued in 1980    6    (celebrate)   the Year of the Monkey, and the Year of Rabbit stamp set of two - among his last works - one of    7    showed a blue rabbit that drew    8    (divide) opinions.

    9     these successes, Huang never forgot his humble beginnings. He remained a passionate and dedicated artist until    10    very end of his life, always willing to push the boundaries of his craft and explore new artistic horizons. His contributions to the world of Chinese art and design will continue to be celebrated and remembered for generations to come.

7 . Born in 1887 in a Russian-Jewish town, Chagall started painting at the age of 19. Disappointed with the colors of traditional Russian art, he loved to paint with strong blues, reds and yellows.

So in 1911, he moved to Paris, France, where artists from around the world were creating novel art forms and he acquired fresh ways of painting eagerly. He stayed true to his childhood memories. While others chose modern subjects, he painted scenes of fantasy based on an older, farmer-like way of life. Blue dogs, yellow skies and red trees were all creations of his imagination.

Chagall went through two world wars and personal sufferings. In 1941, because his family were Jewish, the Chagalls had to leave France to escape the Nazis during World War Ⅱ. In 1944 came another blow. Chagall’s beloved wife Bella died of an illness. Despite the hardships, his passion for painting never faded. In the 1950s, he returned to France and continued to make his dreamlike paintings.

One day, during a walk in a village, he discovered a 700-year-old church (教堂), where he saw a stained-glass (彩色玻璃) window that contained a green horse. It looked as if Chagall might have created it himself. Here was a sure sign, he thought, that he should create his own stained-glass windows.

Then Chagall devoted all his energy and time to the work. As we know, many stained-glass windows are made of flat colors, but Chagall used various techniques to create the effects he wanted. He made flexible use of bright colors, putting light into the works. He painted images on glass, then had them fired to high temperatures, making the lines and colors part of the glass.

Chagall created the stained-glass windows for churches and other buildings around the world until his death in 1985. He gave them as gifts to the world and often refused payment. Today, people are still amazed at how his stained-glass creations shine and change with the sun.

1. Why did Chagall choose to go to Paris?

A．To learn new painting skills.	B．To publicize his new ideas about art.
C．To experience the colorful local life.	D．To participate in modern art exhibitions.

2. What led Chagall to design stained-glass windows?

A．Desire to let in more sunlight.	B．Intention to improve the quality of glass.
C．Encouragement from some famous artists.	D．Inspiration from an ancient church window.

3. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?

A．Chagall’s working attitude.	B．The images Chagall created.
C．Chagall’s artistic experiences.	D．The features of Chagall’s works.

4. Which of the following can best describe Chagall as an artist?

A．Imaginative and honest.	B．Generous and easy-going.
C．Creative and strong-willed.	D．Energetic and traditional.

8 . The story of how Pretty Yende, a black opera singer, reached the peak of her career is an inspirational one. Born in a tiny rural town, South Africa, she had a traditional upbringing. Her most direct link to music was church hymns (圣歌).

Yende says that as a shy child, she never considered a career in music. When her grandmother first invited her to sing in church, she knew how uncomfortable it would be to stand in front of people, but she didn’t want to disappoint her. She overcame her shyness, and it became her first experience of performing in front of massive audiences.

Then one day she saw opera for the first time on TV at the age of 16. “Hearing this music and the power of it sounded like something supernatural.” she recalled. “I remember recording it and imitating it,” she said. “I would play the recording the whole day. My gosh, my family were in trouble, because I wouldn’t stop practicing and shouting. ”

She started to gain popularity in South Africa while still a student at the University of Cape Town, and in 2011, Yende began entering opera competitions. “The very first opera competition that I did was in Vienna, Austria, where I won everything possible,” she remembered. Her career took off internationally in 2013 with public performances across the world.

It has not been all without trouble. She continues to address the question of opera’s white domination, and believes that she can use her fame and talent as an opportunity to break prejudice. “The biggest challenge has always been being the different one in the room,” She remembered. “Sometimes I would enter the rehearsal (排练) room, and what I could see in the room looks like, ‘Why are you here?’ And I would just smile. But once I start making music, all of us in that room agreed that I’m not there by mistake.”

1. What can be learnt from Yende’s church performing experience?

A．She loved performing on her first try.

B．She always wanted to please her family.

C．It was her dream to pursue a singing career.

D．She was initially not keen on public singing.

2. What inspired Yende’s passion for singing?

A．Her grandma’s encouragement.	B．An exposure to opera on TV.
C．Her success in opera competitions.	D．An experience of singing hymns.

3. How did Yende respond to others’ prejudice in her career?

A．She felt helpless.	B．She behaved confidently.
C．She laughed about it.	D．She demanded a thorough change.

4. Which of the following best describes Yende according to the text?

A．Capable and cooperative.	B．Humble and sensitive.
C．Talented and devoted.	D．Knowledgeable and ambitious.

9 . At the age of 70, the famous painter Marc Chagall discovered that by designing stained-glass windows, he could breathe bright color and light into his artwork.

   

Born in 1887 in a Russian town, Chagall started painting when he was 19. He was tired of the dull colors of traditional Russian art. Thus in 1911, he moved to Paris. There, actors, writers, musicians and artists from around the world were creating new art forms. In France, Chagall learned new ways of painting, but stayed true to his childhood memories. While others chose modern subjects, he painted scenes of fantasy and fairy tales in an older, farmer-like way of life.

One day, during a walk through the French countryside, he discovered a picturesque church He imagined replacing its walls with stained-glass windows. Then, in another 700-year-old church, he saw a stained-glass window containing a green donkey. It dawned on him that he could create his own.

He began to co-work with master glassworker Charles Marq. Many stained-glass windows: were made of flat colors, but Chagall used various techniques to create the effects he wanted. He painted images on glass, then had it fired to high temperatures, making the lines and colors part of the glass. Marq admired Chagall’s determination. He also said Chagall worked with the carefulness of those rope walkers he admires, without which they couldn’t fly in their weightlessness up there.

In 1964, Chagall designed a stained-glass window for the United Nations building in New York. The UN works for international peace. Using a blue background as the symbol of peace and life, Chagall designed the window with angels floating in the sky, and mothers holding their children.

Chagall lived through two world wars and the loss of loved ones. He often refused payment for his stained-glass windows, especially those he made for churches. He created them as gifts for the world, gifts that catch the sun. Today, people are still amazed about how his stained-glass creations shine and change with the sun.

1. Why did Chagall move to France?

A．To try to escape the war.	B．To learn how to paint.
C．To look for true freedom.	D．To get new inspiration.

2. What drove Chagall to create his own stained-glass windows?

A．His dislike of flat colors.

B．His childhood memories.

C．His encounters during a walk.

D．His efforts together with Marq.

3. What did Charles Marq think of Chagall?

A．Tough and unbeatable.	B．Cautious and determined.
C．Selfless and confident.	D．Generous and easy-going.

4. What can we know from the last two paragraphs?

A．Chagall fought for world peace and life.

B．Chagall used to work in the United Nations.

C．All Chagall’s designs contained loving scenes.

D．Despite the hardships, Chagall remained kind.

10 . In 2018, a major new exhibition opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The show brought together more than a hundred works by a single Brazilian artist: Tarsila do Amaral. Although widely celebrated in her native country, the artist was relatively unknown outside Brazil. So who was Tarsila?

Born in 1886, Tarsila do Amaral is considered the mother of modern art in Brazil. She first developed a love for art after her parents sent her to study in Spain. She returned to Europe a few years later, and settled in Paris. Several artists there, including Picasso, were beginning to experiment with new forms — less realistic and more abstract. The new approaches continued to influence Tarsila after she returned to Brazil.

   

Approaches to art in Brazil at that time were relatively conservative (保守的). Traditional European styles dominated, with works mainly featuring natural, religious, or historical scenes in soft colors. Tarsila decided to take a different direction: “I want to be the painter of my country,” she wrote. Her images began to reflect Brazil’s diverse identity — a mix of native, African, and European peoples. She used strong, vivid colors to paint real-life scenes of the nation’s farmers, countryside, and wildlife. This had never been done before in Brazilian art.

One of Tarsila’s most famous works is Abaporu (1928), which means “Man Who Eats People.” The painting has a playful quality, but its look and feel are distinctly Brazilian. The work later inspired a Brazilian art movement called antropofagia. Brazilian artists began to take in styles from other cultures and mix them with local influences. The result was something uniquely Brazilian.

Tarsila do Amaral died in Sao Paulo in 1973, age 86. But her artwork and legacy live on in her native Brazil. “For Brazilians, her recognition is off the charts,” says James Rondeau, director of the Art Institute of Chicago. “She is the Picasso of Brazil.” Now, with the MoMA exhibition, Tarsila’s art is being appreciated by a new audience of admirers around the world.

1. What can we learn about Tarsila’s experiences?

A．She was born in Brazil.

B．She did experiments in Paris.

C．She was taught by Picasso in Spain.

D．She worked for New York’s MoMA.

2. What make Tarsila’s works unique?

A．High quality and European styles.

B．Strong colors and real-life scenes.

C．Conservative style and natural scenes.

D．Religious background and historical topics.

3. What does the underlined phrase “off the charts” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Original.

B．Outdated.

C．Unbeatable.

D．Dynamic.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Tarsila do Amaral, the Picasso of Brazil

B．Antropofagia, a Brazilian art movement

C．The development of Brazil’s Modern Art

D．The MoMA exhibition of a Brazilian artist