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。

Recently, Ma Xiaohui, a famous Chinese erhu     1     (perform) and composer with the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, held     2     erhu concert with the theme of “Erhu Holding Hands with the World, New Music Trend, New Cultural Tour” in the Delegates’ Room at the UN headquarters in New York City.

Attendees from different backgrounds and participants in the World Madam Global Awards Ceremony were     3     (deep) moved by the unique charm of traditional Chinese musical instruments     4     (display) during the concert.

The concert began     5     the song “Woman Flower”. In the first movement, “Seven Colors of Erhu, Walking with Beauty, Colorful Silk Road,” melodies from Chinese and Western songs created an “ink painting” of the Silk Road.

In the next three     6     (movement), a classical repertoire (曲目) including “Butterfly Lovers”, “Thoughts on a Silent Night”     7     “The Spirit of My Erhu” attracted the audience. Next     8     (come) the theme song from the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”,     9     beautifully celebrated the classic dialogue between erhu and cello (大提琴).

“This beautiful and     10     (inspire) concert wonderfully mixed classical, Chinese, and cross-cultural themes. It was a feast (盛宴) for the ears and souls,” multimedia artist Ranjit Bhatnagar said.

2 . 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。

George Gershwin was one of America’s greatest composers. He was born in 1898. In 1916, when he was eighteen years old, he published his first song. During the next twenty years he    1    (write) more than five hundred songs.

Many of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays     2     (perform) in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment during the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever,     3    have been sung and played in every possible way over the years-from jazz to country.

In the 1920s Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert of Paul Whiteman, who was a jazz musician and orchestra     4    (lead). Gershwin did this because he wanted     5     (support) his idea that jazz was serious music. In a short time, he composed     6     piece of music which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were     7     (excite) when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.

In 1928, he wrote An American in Paris, which still     8     (remain) one of his most famous works. George Gershwin died in 1937     9    a very young age, with newspapers all over the world     10    (report) his death on their front pages.

3 . Selom Sunu is a successful illustrator (插画家), but his path of becoming an illustrator was a long one.

When he was young, Sunu went to school for a while in Ghana. a country in the west Africa. He remembered that there were not many books with Ghanaian children in them, so he wanted to create his own book and illustrate it. “It is important to draw everyone, so everyone feels included.” Sunu says. Then, he moved to America with his family. To start a new and stable life, everyone in the family had to work hard, leaving him little time to paint. After college, Sunu gave up drawing and didn’t draw for eight years.

Then, one day, he came up with an idea for a book and the wish of his youth reoccurred to him. To sharpen his drawing skill, Sunu applied for a course at university but did not get it. The staff told him to draw every day for a year and reapply. So he drew every day, improved, and got accepted onto the course. Through this experience, he realized that one could learn how to draw by coping other drawings that one liked.

“Sometimes it might look like nothing is happening but, if you keep going, you could get opportunities unexpectedly,” Selom Sunu tells The Week Junior. “So don’t give up.”

Recently, Sunu has worked with Disney and illustrated a book called Christmas Carrolls, which he describes as very funny and warm. Sunu is judging this year’s Christmas cover competition. His advice is, “Stay on the brief, but put your own understanding on it. I’m keen to see that people enjoyed drawing the covers, because enjoyment shines through.”

1. Why did Sunu want to create his own book?

A．Because he desired to work with Disney.

B．Because he dreamt to become a great illustrator.

C．Because he felt like making his enjoyment shine.

D．Because he wanted to illustrate Ghanaian children.

2. How did Sunu improve his drawing skills?

A．By teaching himself only.	B．By copying other staff’s drawings.
C．By depending on his solid foundation.	D．By combining internal effort and external help.

3. Which words can best describe Selom Sunu?

A．Selfless and friendly.	B．Talented and stubborn.
C．Ambitious and devoted.	D．Strong- willed and humorous.

4. What kind of works may appeal to Sunu?

A．Fancy and funny works.	B．Abstract and pleasing works.
C．Simple and personalized works.	D．Serious and educational works.

4 . A recent study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society suggests that Leonardo da Vinci was more experimental with his well-known “Mona Lisa” than previously thought and was likely the creator of a technique seen in works used a century later.

A team of scientists in France and Britain has detected a rare mineral compound (矿物化合物), plumbonacrite, within the piece. Plumbonacrite forms when lead oxides (铅氧化物) combine with oil. Mixing these two substances is the technique that later artists like Rembrandt used to help the paint dry, according to the study.

Detecting the rare compound in the “Mona Lisa” suggested that Leonardo could have been the original user of this approach, said Gilles Wallez, an author of the study. “Everything that comes from Leonardo is very interesting, because he had lots of ideas, and he was an experimenter, attempting to improve the knowledge of his time,” Wallez said, “Each time you discovered something in his processes, you discovered that he was clearly ahead of his time.”

The “Mona Lisa”, like many other paintings from the 16th century, was created on a piece of wood that required a thick base layer. The researchers believed that Leonardo had made his mixture of lead oxide powder with linseed oil to produce the thick coat of paint needed for the first layer, while unknowingly creating the rare compound.

Nowadays, researchers aren’t allowed to take samples from the masterpiece, which resides at the Louvre in Paris and is protected behind glass. Using a microsample that had been taken from an area of the artwork just behind the frame, however, scientists were able to analyze the paint by using a high-tech machine. “These samples have a very high cultural value,” Wallez said. “You can’t afford to take big samples on a painting.”

1. Why is Rembrandt mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To demonstrate his unique talent for painting.

B．To explain how he used the technique correctly.

C．To stress what made him different from other painters.

D．To show the technique was useful for drying the paint.

2. What did Wallez think of Leonardo da Vinci?

A．Independent.

B．Strict.

C．Pioneering.

D．Friendly.

3. How did researchers think Leonardo da Vinci created the rare compound?

A．By accident.	B．With other painters’ help.
C．By reading many books.	D．Through various attempts.

4. What can be learned about the “Mona Lisa” from the last paragraph?

A．It didn’t contain plumbonacrite.	B．Analyzing its paint is invaluable but costly.
C．It was created in the 17th century.	D．Taking its samples is an easy task now.

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Why is Beethoven so popular?

In the 18^th century, kings and dukes competed by employing larger and larger orchestras     1     (boost) their image. Financially, Beethoven     2     (support) by Viennese aristocrats (贵族), but his music did not return their     3     (generous). He was free, the first free composer, whose works expressed the feelings of great happiness and excitement of the crowd that     4     (storm) the Bastille (巴士底狱).     5     filled his works were uncontrolled feelings—passion, love, hate and aggression.

Innovators are not always perfectionists. They tend to dedicate themselves     6     what is new, often ignoring other aspects of their craft. Beethoven was an     7     (except). He always found     8     difficult to be satisfied when composing music. There is not a single note in Beethoven’s compositions that is not the best choice. He wanted to be as perfect as his idol Mozart was, and he had the ambition to be considered a     9     (similar) great craftsman. He made it. This goal was certainly achieved. He presented the world with a huge gift: the simple melody in his     10     (nine) symphony.

6 . 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。

“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary,” said Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Wu Liren has been maintaining such a “diary” of the Grand Canal    1    1978.

The 65-year-old painter from Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, has been using ink and brush for more than 40 years    2    (record)the beauty of the arterial(干线的)waterway, the hospitality of local residents and the richness of culture    3    flows all the way.

Wu says memories and emotions run deep in his paintings, and these are far    4     (important) than any technical perfection. “My art has always been about the Grand Canal. Sometimes I paint what I    5     (see)in the past and sometimes I reproduce what I heard about people who lived by the canal,” he says.

Wu believes the Grand Canal is often compared with the West Lake, one of the most famous scenic    6     (attraction)in Hangzhou. “The West Lake is seen as a beautiful treasure that needs to be cared for. But the Grand Canal is like our mother, who has watched us grow up, earn a living along her busy banks, leave her in search of a better future    7    return to her embrace later on,” he says.

Recently, Wu completed a 100-meter-long scroll(卷轴)painting of the canal’s Tangxi-Xixing stretch in Hangzhou. “I have actually painted the entire Grand Canal in Hangzhou,     8     (borrow) historical anecdotes from every dynasty,” Wu    9     (proud)says. “The story of the canal needs to be told and the culture it represents must    10     (pass)down.”

7 . In artist Roy Wang’s photos, mythical (神话的) creatures from The Classic of Mountains and Seas emerge in front of historical sites of Guangzhou.

The series of photographs is created by light painting in which the photographer uses light sources to produce different images which are captured by a camera, as if drawing on the photos. Roy Wang, the representative figure of light-painting photography in China, says, “What attracts me most about light painting is that, by using a simple light and against a dark background, I can paint in a free style.”

Wang was a professional athlete. However, his sports career ended in 2012 because of injuries. His travels led to his interest in photography. Once he saw light-painting photos by Spanish master Pablo Picasso online and was introduced to the technique. He began to try in this field.

In 2013, he started adding the dragon and other creatures from ancient texts to light painting. Wang’s work is inspired by mythical creatures that add a sense of mystery to his photography but at the same time it proves to be difficult to create such images with light.“The mythical creatures are as mysterious as light painting. They both emerge in the darkness, and without an exact shape or form, they are free. I let loose my imagination,based on the descriptions in ancient books,” said Wang.

To Roy Wang, the technique has a wide application in expressing different ideas. Apart from mythical creatures, he has been showing themes relevant to more recent events, such as a series in praise of medical workers during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Tradition will continue to be a creative force for Wang as he wants to add more Chinese elements in his works, including his next series, creating photos that have both aesthetic (美学的) and cultural values.

1. What is special about Roy Wang’s paintings?

A．They are made with light.

B．They are drawn on the photos.

C．They tell stories about ancient life.

D．They mainly show us historical sites.

2. What inspired Wang to start his new career?

A．Sudden injuries.	B．Travels with a master.
C．His sports career.	D．Photos by Pablo Picasso.

3. What problem does Wang have in photographing mythical creatures?

A．It needs a lot of light to draw the creatures.

B．There are few specific images of the creatures.

C．His technique is not suitable for the creatures

D．He has little knowledge of ancient books.

4. What can we infer about Wang’s future works?

A．They will mainly praise medical workers.

B．They will express Wang’s ideas about art.

C．They will focus on important recent events.

D．They will contain traditional Chinese culture.

8 . Without arms and legs, artist Adama Traore of Abidjan finds a unique way to make his art. He has been ________ a paintbrush in his mouth for years, line by line, color by color.

Missing limbs (四肢) since ________, he was sent to a center for ________ youth at nine. He ________ skills to paint and even drew with markers (记号笔). He was ________ by a lady named Mario Deal in the center. Thanks to the kind and friendly woman, there were more than 100 disabled men in the center. Yet the lady suffered from diseases and passed away. Traore was very sad, ending up ________.

Just getting around was ________ possible for him. ________ he had no money, none of taxi drivers would pick up a person with such serious disability. But he kept painting colorful landscapes and portraits (肖像), ________ gaining the public’s acceptance. Traore slowly built up ________ from his artwork and used them to ________ a small art studio. He got married and now goes to ________ by taxi. The driver ________ by the artist’s courage now gives him both a ride and a bit of a ________ on the fare. Every day he picks up Traore and ________ him off and the next day again. Honestly, money doesn’t matter, but it’s ________.

Traore says, “If I didn’t ________, I don’t know what I would do. I can’t be a carpenter or a builder. If I’m just sitting here, people would say the man is a beggar. But when they see me painting, they regard me as a ________ man.” Traore gets about 84 dollars for each painting. Traore says painting is medicine and lifts ________. Indeed, painting ________ Traore Adama.

1.

A．dragging

B．building

C．planting

D．holding

2.

A．adoption

B．interview

C．birth

D．adulthood

3.

A．addicted

B．disabled

C．deserted

D．depressed

4.

A．learned

B．created

C．experimented

D．acknowledged

5.

A．brought out

B．brought back

C．brought up

D．brought about

6.

A．selfless

B．homeless

C．unaware

D．uncertain

7.

A．hardly

B．extremely

C．undoubtedly

D．absolutely

8.

A．Discussing

B．Forgetting

C．Thinking

D．Planning

9.

A．exactly

B．finally

C．suddenly

D．generally

10.

A．ways

B．materials

C．wishes

D．savings

11.

A．open

B．visit

C．decorate

D．design

12.

A．pray

B．wander

C．work

D．practice

13.

A．caught

B．impressed

C．guided

D．controlled

14.

A．suggestion

B．reminder

C．problem

D．discount

15.

A．drops

B．pushes

C．rushes

D．skips

16.

A．health

B．determination

C．luck

D．popularity

17.

A．cheat

B．lose

C．drive

D．paint

18.

A．useful

B．wise

C．poor

D．perfect

19.

A．education

B．experience

C．levels

D．spirits

20.

A．leaves

B．arranges

C．makes

D．greets

9 . 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。

A virtual choir was the idea of award-winning composer and     1     (conduct) Eric Whitacre,     2     began studying music in 1988. In 2009, he received a video of a girl     3     (sing) one of his works.     4     (inspire), he asked his fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one     5     (perform). His first virtual choir was set up and     6     (become) a worldwide phenomenon ever since.

In a virtual choir you have the opportunity     7     (sing) together with hundreds of people while you are at home alone, and all you need is a video and     8     Internet connection. A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people together and has proved to be a positive influence     9     the lives of many people.     10     one virtual choir member said, “With music, I became someone else.”

10 . An exhibition celebrates 100-year-old artist Zhou Lingzhao’s contribution to New China, Lin Qi reports.

Zhou, who turned 100 earlier this year, is an artist whose contribution is legendary. His portrait of China’s late chairman Mao Zedong hung on the outer wall of the Tian’anmen rostrum in Beijing during the founding ceremony of the PRC on Oct 1,1949. Zhou was the chief designer of banknotes for the 2—4 series of the renminbi. And he designed postal stamps for the Year of the Dog in 1982 and 2018.

“He always kept a low profile,” Zhou’s friend says. “He could have bragged about working on such major projects, but he didn’t.” Despite his successful career, Zhou remains modest.

Zhou, then 30, was selected to paint Mao’s portrait some 20 days before the founding ceremony. He recalls that, because the portrait was 6 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, Zhou, and his wife, Chen Ruoju, who’s also an artist, worked with the help of a scaffold and climbed up and down and walked far away to monitor the work’s progress.

The portrait was based on a well-known black-and-white photo taken by Zheng Jingkang that shows Mao smiling while wearing a hat, with his head slightly turned to one side.

Zhou recalls being asked to add the words “wei renmin fuwu” (serve the people) at the bottom of the portrait. The couple completed the painting the day before the ceremony and returned home late. When they were about to go to bed, officials in charge of the ceremony visited and told them that, after seeing the portrait, then-premier Zhou Enlai and some other leaders suggested removing the words.

“We rushed back to Tian’anmen Gate. With the help of spotlights, I climbed a long ladder, erased the characters and added new layers of paint to it,” he recalls. “I climbed up to repeat the revision many times. I finally finished the corrections. It was only few hours before the ceremony.”

Zhou was among the crowd of people who attended the founding ceremony. “I saw the portrait from afar. It looked OK. Then I heard other people saying the painting was good. At that moment, I felt relieved and happy. I may never forget that my entire life.”

1. Which of the following is NOT Zhou Lingzhao’s contribution?

A．He ever designed the banknotes for the renminbi.

B．He ever designed the postal stamps for the year of Dog twice.

C．He ever did the portrait for China’s late chairman Mao Zedong.

D．He ever took a famous black-and white photo for Chairman Mao.

2. How can we best describe Zhou’s personality?

A．Humorous and honest.	B．Responsible and hardworking.
C．Fearless and open-minded	D．Knowledgeable and modest.

3. What made Zhou’s experience of painting Mao’s portrait unforgettable?

A．He improved greatly in his painting skills.

B．He successfully attended the founding ceremony.

C．He and his wife worked together to complete the portrait.

D．He devoted great efforts to the work with professional spirit.