《2021年高考英语调研大一轮复习课时作业26Unit1ArtB卷新人教版40》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《2021年高考英语调研大一轮复习课时作业26Unit1ArtB卷新人教版40（6页珍藏版）》请在金锄头文库上搜索。
1、课时作业26Art.阅读理解(河南南阳一中检测)Martha Graham, born in 1894, was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance, whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture. She created almost t
2、wo hundred dance pieces. She is often called the Mother of Modern Dance.Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know that she would become a dancer. At that time, the dancers were looked down on. So Marthas parents didnt approve of her desire to dance at the beginning. Until 1916, she began her
3、 studies at the newly created Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, founded by Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn, where Graham worked very hard to improve her ability to dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.In 1936, Graham made her defining work, Chronicle, which signaled the
4、beginning of a new era in modern dance. The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner. Influenced by the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the Spanish Civil War, it focused on depression and isolation, reflected in the dark
5、 nature of both the set and costumes.Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she was met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows. But she didnt give up. Her last completed ballet was 1990s Maple Leaf Rag. A Dancers World is an introduction to Graham and her work
6、. She tells about her dances and her dance group shows some of their methods.Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976. She was the first dancer to receive the countrys highest civilian honor. She died in 1991. In 1998, Time magazine
7、listed her as the “Dancer of the Century” and as one of the most important people of the twentieth century.本文是一篇说明文，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了现代舞之母玛莎格兰姆的一生以及她在舞蹈方面的成就。1Some famous artists mentioned in Paragraph 1 show Martha Graham _.Awas influenced greatly by themBkept in touch with them regularlyChad a grea
8、t effect on modern danceDliked to make more friends with them答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture可知将玛莎格兰姆的影响和其他的一些伟大的人物相比，暗示她的影响也非常大。2Why didnt Martha
9、s parents approve of her desire to dance at first?AShe was too old to learn American dance.BAmerican dance was seen as a lower art form.CThere was no academic school to teach dancing.DHer family was too poor to afford her tuition.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的第二句At that time, the dancers were looked down on.可
10、知舞蹈家在那时是被看不起的，暗示舞蹈在当时是一种地位较低的艺术形式。3When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s, she _.Awas warmly welcomed by the youthBachieved huge success once againCreceived many awards for her ageDwas attacked by people答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she w
11、as met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows.可知她70岁演出时，受到了一些人的批评，可知她受到了一些人的攻击。4The text is mainly about _.Athe background of modern dance in AmericaBthe development of modern dance in AmericaCMartha Graham and her achievements in danceDthe awards Martha Graham won in her life答案：C解析：
12、主旨大意题。根据文章的内容，可知本文是按时间顺序叙述了现代舞之母玛莎格兰姆的一生以及她在舞蹈方面的成就。.阅读填句(吉林一中检测)How to Help a Teenager Make Good DecisionsHabitually poor decisionmaking is common in teenagers. Naturally, such a habit makes parentteen relationship difficult, especially when a parent wants his teen to do what a “responsible adolesc
13、ent” would do. _1_Distinguish real problems from “childish” acts. _2_ By making small and harmless mistakes, like a recentlydeveloped habit of careless consuming, a teen learns good decisionmaking skills on his own via selfcorrection. Next time, hell be more likely to think twice before making his b
14、uying decision. _3_ More likely, it is out of a real inability to determine whats best for him.Set clear expectations. _4_ For example, if your teen refuses to study for his math final because “math is pointless”， explain that you expect him to perform well in school, even in the “pointless” classes
15、. Avoid saying “Lets just give up on math, then.”_5_ Trade insignificant freedoms, such as clothing style for the promise that hell live up to academic and family responsibilities. If your teen could realize it, allow him to be himself. Not only does giving up a bit of control solve many conflicts,
16、but the extra freedom you give him can also improve his decisionmaking.AFind a middle ground.BLearn to solve problems.CPoint out your expectations and his responsibilities.DA responsible adolescent must have role models to learn from.EDont think the teen is making bad decisions just to challenge you.FTherefore, it
