1 . As a physically fit 89-year-old big band singer, Tony Bennett performed timeless ballads (民歌，情歌) perfectly. He was an exception to the belief of aging and decline.

However, the trouble with his _______ concerned Bennett, especially since it might impact his ability to put on his signature fine-tuned show. Eventually, Bennett was _______ with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017.

After receiving the diagnosis, Bennett insisted on continuing to perform. “Tony has always had a very _______ attitude,” his wife Benedetto says. “He was going to keep going straight ahead _______ he always has.”

As one of only a few artists to produce chart-topping records every decade since the 1950s — _______ more than 60 albums — Bennett is an American icon (偶像). His _______ “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” and “Rags to Riches”, among many others — have earned him 19 Grammy Awards.

_______ the disease, Bennett’s desire to help others connect through music remained strong. He felt it _______ to make people feel good.

In February 2021, Bennett _______ shared that he was living with Alzheimer’s in an interview. Shortly after the news, the ________ from the public was overwhelmingly supportive. In October, Bennett and Lady Gaga released ________ is billed as Bennett’s final studio album, “Love for Sale.” Upon its release, Bennett earned the Guinness World Records ________ for the oldest artist to release an album of new material.

As the disease ________, music has a renewed importance in Bennett’s life. Over seven decades, Bennett’s brave and ________ voice is helping people find joy among life’s hardships. “He gives people courage and hope. And he is ________.”

1.

A．memory

B．appearance

C．finance

D．origin

2.

A．charged

B．assigned

C．diagnosed

D．choked

3.

A．negative

B．positive

C．professional

D．confident

4.

A．as

B．like

C．except

D．if

5.

A．adopting

B．discounting

C．packing

D．totaling

6.

A．beats

B．instances

C．plots

D．hits

7.

A．Though

B．Unless

C．Despite

D．Unlike

8.

A．incredible

B．honorable

C．convincing

D．dynamic

9.

A．publicly

B．secretly

C．instantly

D．critically

10.

A．response

B．priority

C．influence

D．resolution

11.

A．how

B．why

C．when

D．what

12.

A．topic

B．title

C．theme

D．model

13.

A．spreads

B．exposes

C．progresses

D．explodes

14.

A．hopeful

B．original

C．faithful

D．merciful

15.

A．moving the goalposts

B．walking on air

C．taking no notice

D．leading the way

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。

The Yuan Dynasty witnessed the maturity of Chinese landscape painting. The techniques of ink and wash     1     (employ) in this period, which brought Chinese landscape painting     2     the peak of prosperity and splendor. The ink-and-wash landscape painters developed the idea     3     a stretch of landscape represents a stretch of one’s spiritual world.

Ni Yunlin, Wu Zhen, Huang Gongwang and Wang Meng were known as the “Four Masters of the Yuan”,     4     enjoyed the free clouds and green mountains of nature. Of them all Ni Yunlin is considered to be     5     typical.

In Ni’s The Rongxi Studio, colours are completely abandoned and “the level and distant” method is applied to the     6     (compose) of the painting, so as to achieve the effect of peace and detachment (超脱). The world     7    (create) here is the world in the artist’s mind: cold mountains and insignificant waters reveal the     8    (painter) desire to leave the earthly world. Withered (枯萎的) trees convey the artist’s pursuit of freedom, though it sometimes means     9     (pain) loneliness. The small pavilion under the trees is “Rongxi Studio,” the name meaning a studio big enough only     10     (hold) a knee-a reflection of a human being’s inferior position in the universe.

3 . Lian Yang, a young Chinese artist, has made numerous efforts to promote the development of rock paintings during the past several years.

Lian, who developed a deep affection for the exquisite paintings at first sight, was deeply impressed by the rock paintings’ rich colors and mysterious atmosphere. In 2008, Lian graduated from Central Academy of Fine Arts in China. Before she began studying rock paintings, Lian devoted her time to creating Chinese wash paintings. As she was good at painting dragons, she was referred to as “the youngest dragon painter in China”. Despite her outstanding achievements, Lian, with an ambition to achieve greater career success, felt a strong need to find another type of painting to understand the essence of traditional Chinese culture more deeply.

During her visit to a temple in Tibet in 2015, she was amazed by the unique beauty of the rock painting in the temple. At that moment, she made up her mind to study rock paintings. Her families suggested that she weigh up her decision, as they believed she was almost past the best age to learn the difficult art of painting. Lian, however, had no second thoughts about it. She was determined to step out of her comfort zone. When she was 28 years old, Lian went to Japan to study the skills needed to create rock paintings. In 2019, Lian studied rock paintings in several grottoes (石窟) in China. As she appreciated the paintings in the grottoes, Lian thought carefully about how she could integrate elements of other art forms into rock paintings, so that people worldwide could better understand the artworks’ unique beauty.

Lian has witnessed the rapid development of both the art form and the revival of traditional Chinese culture. Lian sincerely hopes that the younger generation will show more interest in rock paintings as well as other traditional Chinese art forms.

1. What made Lian decide to study rock paintings?

A．A visit to a temple.	B．Her curiosity about paint.
C．A dragon painter’s persuasion.	D．Her ambition to become a career painter.

2. What is her families’ attitude to her studying rock paintings?

A．Supportive.

B．Negative.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Enthusiastic.

3. What can we know about Lian?

A．She went to Japan in her thirties.

B．She was expert at painting dragons.

C．She contributed many paintings to grottoes.

D．She has devoted herself to rock painting since 2008.

4. Which of the following can best describe Lian?

A．Ambitious and determined.	B．Creative and sincere.
C．Responsible and thoughtful.	D．Intelligent and patient.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who might the woman be?

A．A TV hostess.

B．A news broadcaster.

C．The hostess of a cultural activity.

2. What did Daniel Robinson do at the age of 10?

A．He wrote his own music.

B．He started learning the piano.

C．He joined the Julliard School.

3. What will Daniel Robinson do?

A．Give a speech.

B．Give a concert.

C．Sign some books.

5 . 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。

Chinese writers shine at prestigious sci-fi awards

Chinese sci-fi writers and artists had a     1    (reward) night at this year’s Hugo Awards. Hai Ya took away the Best Novelette award for “The Space-Time Painter”. “I’m     2    (pleasant) surprised and very lucky, it’s like my dream come true,” said Hai Ya.

Hai created the story    3    (inspire) by a painting masterpiece, Qianli Jiangshan Tu (A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains) by Wang Ximeng from the Song Dynasty (960-1279),     4    painted the work at the age of 18.

The Hugo Awards, first presented in 1953 and presented annually since 1955, are science fiction’s prestigious awards. The awards     5    (vote) on by members of the World Science Fiction Convention, which is also responsible for     6    (administer) them.

Chinese artist Zhao Enzhe won the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist,     7    (honour) as “the Liu Cixin in the illustration field” and best domestic artist     8    terms of interstellar sci-fi content. “Of course, I’m very happy to have such an opportunity and a platform to show myself, but I think it is the step-by-step promotion of the predecessors of Chinese science fiction     9     gives me such an opportunity. In the future, I will work harder to promote the progress of science fiction art in China,” Zhao said in     10     interview after the ceremony.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When was the Ice Music Festival Norway founded?

A．In 2000.

B．In 2006.

C．In 2016.

2. What’s special about the instruments?

A．They are made in the theater hall.

B．They are convenient and easy to make.

C．They are locally made and carried to the concerts.

3. Which of the following can best describe the concerts?

A．Popular.

B．Expensive.

C．Profitable.

4. What does Isungset aim to do?

A．Bond music with nature.

B．Promote his musical talent.

C．Perform for 2026 Winter Olympics.

7 . A year after Walt Disney made history with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, its artists were struggling to find the right design for Bambi, the tale of a young deer. The film’s production team realized they needed a style that highlighted almost all of the leaves, flowers and mushrooms in their first feature-length animated(动画的)film.

Soon they got their inspiration from Tyrus Wong, whose work was on display as a new exhibit at New York City’s Museum. In 1938, the Walt Disney Studio hired him to draw the frames between the main drawings of the animators. After reading the story of Bambi, he saw an opportunity to break out of his humdrum job. He said to himself “This is all outdoor scenery. And I’m a landscape painter. This will be great!”

Inspired by Chinese landscape paintings, he used watercolor and pastels(蜡笔)to make sketches that bring the feeling of forest scenes with simple strokes of color and special attention to light and shadow. Wong’s sketches attracted Disney and became the guide for Bambi’s background artists, who were later trained to imitate his style. “His expression was a great leap forward for the medium,” writes John Lasseter, the chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “Where other films were literal, Bambi was expressive and emotional.” In 2001,Wong was named “Disney Legend”, and he received the recognition as the true lead artist.

He pursued art all his life and still made art during his retirement, including toy animals from recycled materials and handmade kites that he regularly flew off the Santa Monica Pier in California. “People admire his works because of Bambi, but Bambi was just a really small part of his life,” says his youngest daughter. “He considers himself not a great artist but a lucky artist, who was at the right place at the right time.”

1. Why did Walt Disney’s artists notice Tyrus Wong?

A．He was good at drawing cartoon characters.

B．He won a prize at a museum in New York.

C．His style was suitable for the animated film Bambi.

D．His work could be used to advertise Walt Disney’s films

2. What does John Lasseter think of Tyrus Wong’s paintings?

A．They were literal and detailed.

B．They conveyed thoughts effectively.

C．They showed the legend of Walt Disney.

D．They displayed the progress of the medium.

3. What can we learn about Tyrus Wong from the last paragraph?

A．He was devoted to art during his lifetime.

B．He had been busy his whole life.

C．He gave up art after retirement.

D．He liked to purchase toys and kites.

4. How does the author introduce Tyrus Wong?

A．By analyzing cause and effect.

B．By making comparisons.

C．By following time order.

D．By listing examples.

8 . 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。

Charlie Chaplin, the master of comedy, was an iconic figure in the history of film. His unique brand of physical comedy and     1     (forgettable) characters have entertained audiences for decades. Born in London, Chaplin     2     (begin) his career in silent films at Mack Sennett’s   Keystone Studios,    3     his slapstick (打闹剧) humor and brilliant pantomime (哑剧) earned    4     (he) a loyal following.

His work continued to gain     5     (popular) throughout the 1920s and 1930s as he wrote, directed, and starred in some of     6     most iconic films of the era. Chaplin’s films often tackle social issues and criticize authority figures,     7     (win) him both critical praise and controversy.

Chaplin’s unique style of comedy has a constant influence on today’s comedians,     8     his legacy can be seen in everything from modern-day film     9     stand-up comedy. His ability to use humor to explore the human condition and comment on society will ensure that Chaplin’s legacy will live on for generations     10     (come).

9 . 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.

10 . Giorgio Morandi was one of the greatest artists in the history of Italy. He was the eldest of five children born into a middle-class family in Bologna, Italy. His early love of art upset his father, who wanted his son to work with him in his export business. Morandi attempted the business unsuccessfully in 1906.

After that, Morandi entered the Bologna Academy of Fine Arts in 1907. He continued his study with the support of his mother when his father suddenly passed away in 1908, forcing him to support his mother and younger sisters. During that time, he was introduced to Cubism and Futurism, which influenced his early work.

After he graduated from the Bologna Academy of Fine Arts in 1913, Morandi continued his study by traveling around Italy, especially to the Venice Biennale. Those tours would finally prove important, as Morandi seldom traveled overseas after the 1920s, and much of his future exposure (接触) to painters came from published art works. He was especially interested in the work of Impressionists like Claude Monet, as well as following greats such as Georges Seurat and Paul Cezanne. He also traveled within Italy, especially to see galleries and exhibitions, and was far more well-traveled than some historical sources show him to be.

After Morandi finished his traveling, he returned home and lived with his family. For many years, Morandi kept a peaceful daily routine. And he did most of his work in his workshop, a small room in a flat he shared with his mother and sisters.

Life wasn’t easy for him at first, but he quickly established himself as an important modern artist. His skills of color, light and arrangement began to gain notice, shining in the face of current painting in the manner of abstraction (抽象). And he was named “one of the greatest painters living” by Roberto Longhi in 1934.

1. What did Morandi’s father think of his love of art?

A．He was against it.	B．He showed a great interest.
C．He had mixed feelings about it.	D．He was neither for nor against it.

2. Why did Morandi travel around Italy after graduation?

A．He needed to make money in this way.

B．He wanted to learn more about painting.

C．He chose to relax after studying for years.

D．He was looking for works of Impressionists.

3. What did Morandi like doing after returning to live with his family?

A．Learning different skills.	B．Keeping himself very busy.
C．Working quietly in his workshop.	D．Thinking for hours in his workshop.

4. What can we learn about Morandi from the last paragraph?

A．He was an important modern artist at first.

B．He didn’t like creating works of abstraction.

C．He was good at color, light and arrangement.

D．He didn’t become known until after his death.