精英家教网 > 高中英语 > 题目详情
13.The Renaissance (文艺复兴)
For many people,the Renaissance means 14th to 16th century Italy,and the developments in art and architecture,music and literature which took place there all that time.But there is one work which,perhaps more than any other,(33)expresses (express) the spirit of the Renaissance:the Mona Lisa.It is believed to be (34)the best (good) example of a new lifelike style of painting that amazed people when it was first used.(35)Painted (paint) by Leonardo da Vinci in the years 1503-1506,the Mona Lisa is a mysterious masterpiece.People want to know who Mona Lisa is,and why she is smiling.(36)Evenif/though people do not know much about the Renaissance,they have heard of this painting.
The Renaissance was a time of scientific invention,too.Leonardo,as well as being one of the greatest painters the world has ever known,was also a skilled inventor.Wherever he went,he carried a notebook around with him,(37)in which he wrote down his ideas.They included detailed drawings of the human body,plans for engineers to build canals and bridges,and (38)astonishing(astonish) drawings of machines which were not to be built until hundreds of years later,such as aeroplanes,parachutes(降落伞),submarines(潜水艇) and tanks.Towards the end of his life he (39)was employed (employ) by the King of France to do scientific research,and he did not have a lot of time for painting.In short,he was an extraordinary genius,an example of what has been described as"Renaissance man":someone interested in (40)everything and with many different talents.

分析 本文主要讲述了文艺复兴时期著名的画家、发明家列奥纳多•达•芬奇的事迹.文中提到了他闻名世界的杰作《蒙娜丽莎》,深受人们的喜爱,被认为是文艺复兴时的灵魂,是一种栩栩如生的新型的绘画风格中的最佳范例;这部作品有着极大的影响力;即使不太了解文艺复兴人们的,也都听说过这幅画.人们都想知道蒙娜丽莎是谁,她又为什么微笑?
文艺复兴时期是科学发明的时期,列奥纳多•达•芬奇不仅是文艺复兴时期杰出的画家,他还是一个有才能的发明家,他们设计了包括人体的详细图纸,工程师建造运河和桥梁的计划,以及几百年后才被建成的令人惊叹的机器的图纸,如飞机,降落伞,潜水艇和坦克.
最后一部分概括了列奥纳多•达•芬奇是一位非凡的天才,被称作是"文艺复兴时期最完美的代表人物".

解答 33.expresses;  根据句中"But  there is"可知本句要使用一般现在时态;分析"But there is one work which,…spirit of the Renaissance"的句子结构可知,此处是定语从句,one work是先行词,关系代词which代替先行词作主语,与express构成主动关系;所以此处的谓语部分要用动词的第三人称单数形式.故填expresses  
34.the best; 此处意为:一种栩栩如生的新的绘画风格中的最佳范例,此处应使用good的最高级,意为"最佳的";故填the best 
35.Painted; 此处paint与Leonardo da Vinci构成被动关系,意为"由列奥纳多•达•芬奇所画",所以要用paint的过去分词形式,故填Painted
36.Even if/though;结合上文可知,本句表达蒙娜丽莎这幅画在当时的影响,应意为:即使人们不太了解文艺复兴,他们也听说过这幅画;"即使、虽然";故填Even if/though
37.in which/where;分析"Wherever he went,…wrote down his ideas"的结构可知,该句是非限定性的定语从句,先行词是 a notebook,在从句中作地点状语,所以此处缺少的是关系副词where/介词+关系代词which;本句意为:无论他走到哪里,他都随身携带一本笔记本,并在上面写下他的想法.故填in which/where
38.astonishing;此处"drawings of machines机器图纸"表示物,故需要用动名词作定语修饰物;意为"令人惊叹的机器图纸",故填astonishing
39.was employed;分析"Towards the end of his life he…to do scientific research"的结构为:主语he+谓语部分+by the King of France+宾语to do scientific research.符合被动语态的句式结构,意为:到了晚年时期,他被法国国王雇用做科学研究.因此谓语部分应该为be+动词的过去分词;这里讲述的是已经故去的著名画家列奥纳多•达•芬奇的故事,所以要用一般过去时态的被动语态.故填was employed 
40.everything;最后一句表达了列奥纳多•达•芬奇被称作是"文艺复兴时期最完美的代表人物",所以有人对他所有的事情(everything)都感兴趣,包括他具有的许多不同的才能.故填everything

点评 本题考查的是基础知识的综合运用.首先需要了解短文的历史背景,理清写作思路,正确把握文章的主旨大意;另外还需要熟练运用基础知识,像本题考查到的一些知识点有:动词的时态和语态;动名词用作定语的用法;形容词的最高级;定语从句;以及不定代词的用法等;所以需要逐句分析,填写最恰当的答案.

练习册系列答案
相关习题

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:选择题

7.--Jack,take more clothes when going camping.It _____ be very cold in the mountains.
--Thank you,Mum.I will.(  )
A.canB.shouldC.shallD.must

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:填空题

4.Umbrella is what we easily forget and leave behind in our daily life.When the weather is fine,we certainly don't think of it; only when it's raining,we'll carry it purposefully.But as soon as the rain stops,most likely we'll forget(16)wherewe've put it.It has to wait patiently and pitifully for(17)itsowner to claim it,otherwise it'll remain alone as a deserted umbrella.
Once I suddenly found my longtime(18)used(use) umbrella"disappeared".I really got lost and regretted quite some time(19)formy own carelessness.
Several days later,out of my(20)expectation(expect),I saw it quietly stand in a corner of the house where I worked.I was extremely glad to regain it.Looking carefully at it,though it was so familiar(21)tome,I found for the first time its wooden handle(22)had worn\had been worn(wear)out as a result of repeated rain-wash for years.I sought for it only when I needed it.It occurred to me that I should have paid(23)more(much) attention to it.
It sets me thinking.Around us there are always people giving us support in silence
just like(24)anumbrella that protects us from the rain or any wretched weather.Will gou think of those individuals(25)who\thathave helped you get through difficlty
when you are leading a comfortable life?

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:选择题

1.My father likes meat very much while my mother always has a (an)         for vegetables and fruits.(  )
A.appreciationB.preferenceC.referenceD.enjoyment

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源:2017届河南省高三4月教学质量监测英语试卷(解析版) 题型:七选五

The new school year is right around the corner, and the adjustment to returning to school may take a few weeks. 1. Kids today are faced with far more than learning new material. Interacting with teachers and other students, bullying (欺凌), peer (伙伴) pressure and school violence are just a few of the challenges children face.

The Kern County Sheriff s Office would like to provide the following tips for parents on how to protect your children, and how to teach them to protect themselves.

2.

Map out a safe way for your children to walk to school or to the bus stop.

Teach your children to always be aware of their surroundings. 3. Choose a different route or walk on the opposite side of the street.

Bus Safety

Make sure your children arrive at least five minutes early for the bus.

Be aware that bullying often happens on the bus. Ask your children about their bus rides, who they sit with, and what goes on in the bus. 4. After School

5. It could be your parents or any of your neighbors who can take care of your children for you. Make sure they inform you of it the moment your children arrive home.

At School

Teach your children to resolve problems without fighting. Many parents mislead their children to solve problems by force in fear that their children may be bullied at school, which will only lead to more trouble. Anyway,encourage your children to report bullying behavior, either as a victim or a witness.

A. Getting to School

B. Preparing for School

C. Encourage them to report any bullying behavior on the bus.

D. Some kids just can’t wait to return to school after a long holiday.

E. Have your children check in with an adult as soon as they get home.

F. Be aware of slow moving vehicles or parked vehicles that appear to be occupied.

G. Returning to school can be fun and exciting, but it can also be difficult for some children.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源:2016-2017学年福建省高一下学期期中考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:短文填空

Reading benefits us a lot. First, reading books1.(be) fun. You can always keep yourself2. (interest) and it can help you have an enjoyable time if you like reading. This is especially useful when the weather is bad. It is a(n)3. (relax) hobby too.

Next, you can read a book anywhere: in a car, on a plane, in bed—even in the bath.4. you need is a book! Reading is a convenient hobby as it is easy to stop and start again.

Another good reason for reading books is5.it is useful. If you read as a hobby you6.(get) better and better at it. This means that you will read faster and become better at understanding what you read. As your reading improves, you will7. (probable) find your schoolwork becomes much 8. (easy). Many school subjects depend on good reading and, as you read you learn more and more.

Good readers are most likely to be good9.(write), too.They are usually good at spelling as well, and have more things to write 10.. Reading books is really a wonderful hobby.

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源:2017届贵州省贵阳市高三下学期第六次适应性考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解

My family was gathered for a barbecue when the discussion arose about a celebrity who earned a large amount of money. The major criteria for receiving millions of dollars seem to be determined by how much the audience will pay to watch the performer achieve.

The discussion led to a sudden self-questioning. Why did I choose teaching for a career? I half-listened to their conversation as I pondered the answer.

I remembered my three children watching me spend nights planning for my class. I remembered how they intently listened to my frustrations concerning materials, procedures and the amount of responsibility that seemed to endlessly be thrust into the laps of classroom teachers. I remembered when it came time for each of my own children to choose a profession. How I waited to hear if any had plans to follow Mom into teaching. Long considerations held no mention of anyone becoming a teacher.

Dessert was being served, and everyone was still involved in the discussion of the enormous salary of one individual, when the phone rang. My husband handed the phone to me.

“Hello, this is Bonnie Block,” I said.

“Is this the Bonnie Block who used to teach kindergarten?”

A nervous sensation swelled in me, and my mind raced with memories of those days long ago.

“Yes!” I exclaimed with a lump in my throat. It seemed like forever as I waited anxiously to hear what the caller would say next.

“I am Danielle—Danielle Russ. I was in your kindergarten class.”

Tears of surprise and joy rolled down my flushed cheeks.

“Yes,” I uttered softly as I remembered that darling, wonderful child.

“Well, I am graduating from high school this year, and I have been trying to find you. I wanted you to know what a difference you made in my life.”

She proceeded to give details. My influence on her wasn’t limited to kindergarten but remained a strong motivating force when she needed a coach to help her meet a challenge. “I pictured you praising and encouraging me all the way.”

Why choose teaching?

The pay is great!

1.The author’s children were not willing to be a teacher as their profession because ________.

A. they didn’t like the profession

B. they would give a lot but gain a little

C. they wanted to try different careers

D. their mother rejected it

2.Danielle rang the author mainly to ________.

A. express gratitude

B. make complaints

C. keep in touch

D. show off her achievements

3.When the author received the call, she felt ________.

A. embarrassed but delighted

B. confused but pleasant

C. unexpected but moved

D. astonished but regretful

4.The last sentence “The pay is great!” implies that the author ________.

A. suffers a lot as a teacher

B. pays a lot for teaching

C. is well-paid as a teacher

D. has her work recognized

查看答案和解析>>

科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完形填空

4.Abbaye,a master artist,was ready to retire in 1392.One day,Bartoli,a rich Italian merchant,(41)A him saying,"Could you(42)Cmy portrait on my banquet room wall?It's 20feet tall."
"I'm ready to retire,"Abbaye shook his head,"so I'm not(43)D."But seeing the disappointment in Bartoli's eyes,he(44)Bhis mind,"Well,there's a possibility if you can find it in your (45)Ato allow me to explore the(46)B  of my abilities.Furthermore,already I can see your (47)B.So I insist that while l work your portrait stay(48)Ceven from you!"
"No problem,"Bartoli agreed,though he thought it was(49)D,"Anything you wish,but it must look realistic."
Immediately the master artist (50)Ca high curtain in front of the wall,-through which Bartoli couldn't see at all.
A week passed."How is it coming?"asked the (51)A Bartoli.
‘‘It's coming quite well.You see,a masterpiece  (52)D quite a while at least."Abbaye answered from behind the (53)B.
Another three,four weeks passed and(54)C half a year went by.Bartoli lost his  (55)C."Today I must see it!"he shouted.
Stepping from behind the curtain (56)Asurprised by such anger,Abbaye said calmly,"That's fine.
You needed only to request it."And he(57)Baside the 20-foot curtain.
Bartoli stared at the masterpiece and then his mouth  (58)Dopen.He was obviously so angry that his eyes (59)D red.So what was wrong?Abbaye had drawn to his heart's (60)Afor 20feet tall.Perhaps Bartoli couldn't tolerate his abstract expression,which Picasso would have been proud of.

41.A.sent forB.thought ofC.laughed atD.heard from
42.A.fixB.makeC.paintD.repair
43.A.possibleB.freeC.reliableD.available
44.A.formedB.changedC.gotD.insisted
45.A.heartB.mindC.roomD.brain
46.A.challengesB.limitsC.controlD.confidence
47.A.figureB.portraitC.imageD.masterpiece
48.A.safeB.lonelyC.privateD.cool'
49.A.terribleB.commonC.funnyD.strange
50.A.broughtB.decoratedC.hungD.bought'
51.A.hopefulB.anxiousC.seriousD.careful
52,A.affordsB.spendsC.costsD.takes
53.A.wallB.curtainC.pictureD.ladder.
54.A.in totalB.obviouslyC.eventuallyD.above all
55.A.moneyB.moodC.temperD.taste
56.A.asifB.even ifC.now thatD.incase
57.A.setB.pulledC.leftD.stood
58.A.feltB.remainedC.keptD.fell
59.A.changedB.showedC.foundD.turned
60.A.contentB.confidenceC.powerD.design.

查看答案和解析>>

同步练习册答案