A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare art works. They had everything in their _________.
When the Vietnam War broke out, the son went to war. He was very _______ and died in battle while rescuing another soldier.
About a month later, there was a _______ at the door. A young man stood there with a large package in his hands. “Sir, I am the soldier for whom your _______ gave his life. He often talked about you. and your love for _______.”
The young man _______ his package and opened it. There was a portrait of his son, _________ by the young man. He stared at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was _______ to the eyes that his own eyes shined with _______.
The father hung the portrait on his wall. __________ visitors came to his home, he took them to __________the portrait before he showed them the other great works he had collected.
A few months later the man __________.There was to be a great auction (拍卖) of his paintings.
“We will ________ the bidding (出价) with this portrait of the son. Who will bid for it?” There was a __________for a long time. Then a voice shouted, “We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one.” But __________the auctioneer continued, “The son! Who'll take the son?”
Finally, a __________ came from the back of the room. It was a gardener of the wealthy man. “I'll give $10 for the painting.” He being a poor man, it was all he could ____________. The auctioneer pounded the gavel (拍卖槌), “Going once, twice, SOLD for S 10!” The crowd was becoming __________. They wanted the other worthy collections. “Now let's get on with the collection!”
The auctioneer ________ his gavel. “I’m sorry, the auction is over. I was told of a secret paragraph in the will. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever __________ that painting would inherit(继承) the entire paintings. The man who took the son gets everything!”
1.A.package B.library C.hall D.collection
2.A.brave B.respectful C.sorrowful D.panic
3.A.notice B.sign C.knock D.hole
4.A.son B.father C.gardener D.visitor
5.A.research B.donation C.freedom D.art
6.A.put up B.put out C.held out D.held back
7.A.painted B.taken C.caught D.fixed
8.A.disappointed B.drawn C.amazed D.sent
9.A.puzzles B.lights C.joys D.tears
10.A.In the moment B.Every time C.Once in a while D.At one time
11.A.see B.discuss C.touch D.check
12.A.passed B.died C.laughed D.left
13.A.choose B.decide C.start D.produce
14.A.shock B.silence C.welcome D.sound
15.A.still B.only C.then D.thus
16.A.cough B.sigh C.song D.voice
17.A.share B.afford C.admit D.receive
18.A.friendly B.lovely C.hungry D.impatient
19.A.picked up B.threw away C.laid down D.cut up
20.A.sold B.borrowed C.bought D.showed
高二英语完形填空中等难度题
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入
空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had a large ________, from Picasso to Van Gogh. They would often sit together and ________ the paintings of great artists. When the Vietnam conflict ________, the son went to war. ________ he died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was in deep ________.
A month later, a young man came with a large ________ in his hands. He said, “Sir, I am the soldier for whom your son ________ his life. He often talked about your love for ________. So please accept it as a gift.” The father opened the package and saw a ________ of his son. The father was so drawn to the picture that his eyes welled up with tears.
A few months later, the wealthy man died. There was to be a great auction (拍卖) of his
. Many people gathered, ________ over having an opportunity to ________ one painting. The auctioneer said, “We will start the bidding (竞拍) with this picture of the son. Who will bid for it?” There was ________. Then a voice shouted, “We want to see the famous paintings. Just
it.” “The son! Who’ll take the son?” the auctioneer continued.
Finally, a ________ came from the very back. It was the gardener of the old man. “I’m poor and can only ________ $10 for that.” The auctioneer asked the crowd to bid more. ________, they still kept silent. So he pounded the gavel (小锤). “SOLD for $10!” A man shouted, “Go on with the collection!” The auctioneer said, “I’m sorry, the auction is ________. According to ________will, only the picture of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that picture would bewith all of the possessions, including the paintings.”
1.A. library B. collection C. house D. garden
2.A. admire B. process C. sell D. arrange
3.A. broke away B. broke up C. broke out D. broke off
4.A. Unwillingly B. Surprisingly C. Generally D. Unfortunately
5.A. mood B. sorrow C. pressure D. nerve
6.A. package B. book C. box D. case
7.A. cost B. gave C. assessed D. concluded
8.A. music B. smoking C. clothes D. art
9.A. watch B. picture C. gift D. letter
10.A. house B. garden C. paintings D. son
11.A. disappointed B. excited C. puzzled D. stressed
12.A. buy B. search C. steal D. adopt
13.A. noise B. shout C. delight D. silence
14.A. ignore B. defeat C. divide D. tolerate
15.A. seller B. painter C. voice D. scream
16.A. spend B. sponsor C. contribute D. afford
17.A. Thus B. However C. Therefore D. Besides
18.A. over B. on C. apart D. alongside
19.A. the gardener’s B. the son’s C. the young man’s D. the old man’s
20.A. supplied B. appointed C. presented D. equipped
高二英语完型填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare art works. They had everything in their _________.
When the Vietnam War broke out, the son went to war. He was very _______ and died in battle while rescuing another soldier.
About a month later, there was a _______ at the door. A young man stood there with a large package in his hands. “Sir, I am the soldier for whom your _______ gave his life. He often talked about you. and your love for _______.”
The young man _______ his package and opened it. There was a portrait of his son, _________ by the young man. He stared at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was _______ to the eyes that his own eyes shined with _______.
The father hung the portrait on his wall. __________ visitors came to his home, he took them to __________the portrait before he showed them the other great works he had collected.
A few months later the man __________.There was to be a great auction (拍卖) of his paintings.
“We will ________ the bidding (出价) with this portrait of the son. Who will bid for it?” There was a __________for a long time. Then a voice shouted, “We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one.” But __________the auctioneer continued, “The son! Who'll take the son?”
Finally, a __________ came from the back of the room. It was a gardener of the wealthy man. “I'll give $10 for the painting.” He being a poor man, it was all he could ____________. The auctioneer pounded the gavel (拍卖槌), “Going once, twice, SOLD for S 10!” The crowd was becoming __________. They wanted the other worthy collections. “Now let's get on with the collection!”
The auctioneer ________ his gavel. “I’m sorry, the auction is over. I was told of a secret paragraph in the will. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever __________ that painting would inherit(继承) the entire paintings. The man who took the son gets everything!”
1.A.package B.library C.hall D.collection
2.A.brave B.respectful C.sorrowful D.panic
3.A.notice B.sign C.knock D.hole
4.A.son B.father C.gardener D.visitor
5.A.research B.donation C.freedom D.art
6.A.put up B.put out C.held out D.held back
7.A.painted B.taken C.caught D.fixed
8.A.disappointed B.drawn C.amazed D.sent
9.A.puzzles B.lights C.joys D.tears
10.A.In the moment B.Every time C.Once in a while D.At one time
11.A.see B.discuss C.touch D.check
12.A.passed B.died C.laughed D.left
13.A.choose B.decide C.start D.produce
14.A.shock B.silence C.welcome D.sound
15.A.still B.only C.then D.thus
16.A.cough B.sigh C.song D.voice
17.A.share B.afford C.admit D.receive
18.A.friendly B.lovely C.hungry D.impatient
19.A.picked up B.threw away C.laid down D.cut up
20.A.sold B.borrowed C.bought D.showed
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world’s art treasures.
Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre (卢浮宫) in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries.
The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort (要塞)with high walls and a round tower. It had a moat (护城河) to keep out the enemies. Over the years, the number of buildings around the fort grew. By 1350,the fort was no longer needed and became a palace home for French kings and queens.
During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During times of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged(毁损).
When Francis I became King of France in the year of 1515,he brought in artists from many countries, and one of them was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy, whose Mona Lisa is the best-known painting in the museum today.
In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy.
1.The above passage is about________
A. the world-famous painting Mona Lisa
B. a king of France by the name of Francis I
C. a grand art museum in the capital of France
D. an artist named Leonardo da Vinci
2.It seems to be necessary for great art works to be kept in public museum because________.
A. only in this way will they not be stolen
B. it gives everyone a chance to enjoy them
C. it helps people to remember the life of French kings and queens
D. it tells people what meaningful work the French kings did in the past
3.The Louver became an art museum________
A. in the year of 1350
B. in 1515 when Francis I became King of France
C. in the seventeenth century
D. in the nineties of the eighteenth century
4.Though the story does not say so, it makes you think________
A. lots of people pay visits to the Louvre
B. Leonardo da Vinci was once the keeper of the museum
C. the Louvre was only open to the artists from other countries
D. the Louvre became a public museum at the beginning of the last century
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Years ago, there lived a wealthy man named Mr. Cooper who, with his dearest young son John, loved art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, collecting the finest art treasures.
One winter, war came to the nation, and John left to serve his country. After only a few short weeks, his father received a telegram reading that John had died while saving a fellow soldier. Filled with sadness, the old man cried. On the coming Christmas morning, a soldier called on him and gave him a picture of John.
The following spring, the old man became ill and passed away. According to his will, all of his works of art would be auctioned (拍卖) on Christmas Day, when he had received the greatest gift of his life. The day soon arrived and art collectors from around the world gathered to buy some of the world’s greatest paintings. The auction began with a painting of the old man’s son. “Who will open the bidding (出价) with $100?” the auctioneer (拍卖人) asked. Minutes passed, but no one spoke. Finally, a neighbor of the old man’s spoke. “Can I take the painting for ten dollars? It is all I have, and he is a good man.”
“Will anyone go higher?” called the auctioneer. After more silence, the auctioneer said, “Going once, going twice, gone.” The gavel(槌) fell. “Now we can get on to the real treasures,” someone shouted angrily. But the auctioneer said that the auction was over. Someone asked, “It’s over? We didn’t come here for a picture of some old guy’s son. There are millions of dollars worth of art here!” The auctioneer replied, “It’s very simple. According to the will of the father, whoever takes the son ... gets all.”
1. Why did they travel around the world?
A. They wanted to visit some well-known artists.
B. They had their own companies around the world.
C. They wanted to visit all kinds of places of interest.
D. They wanted to collect the world’s finest art.
2.When did the old man die?
A. The morning when the solider visited him.
B. Several months after John died.
C. A few days after John served in the army.
D. The day he received the news of John’s death.
3.The underlined words “the greatest gift” in Paragraph 3 refer to ________.
A. a picture of John
B. the painting John collected
C. the finest work of art
D. the telegram about his son
4.A neighbor of the old man’s bought the painting of John ________.
A. because he knew the will of the old man
B. to pick up the world’s greatest paintings
C. in honor of John, who was worth respecting
D. because no one else was willing to buy it
5.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. the old man and the auctioneer were good friends
B. no art collectors wanted to buy Mr. Cooper’s collection of art
C. John was a successful art collector and an excellent artist
D. the old man, Mr. Cooper, loved his son very much
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The 1953 painting"Goyita"by Rafael features his mother with a red scarf on her head,a determined look on her face,and heavy expression lines,a portrait(画像）of a working-class woman that broke from traditional ones of the time that focused largely on wealthy men.
“Goyita"is one of more than 350 paintings from Puerto Rico that Google Arts&Culture digitized(数字化）for the first time with help from"Hamilton"creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, who started the online exhibition that features works from four Puerto Rican art institutions.
The aim is to expose the world to Puerto Rican art,preserve it,and help museums in the U.S.that are struggling to exhibit paintings because of limited space and budget cuts.
Puerto Rico's artwork joins Google's current online exhibitions and stories from around the world.As part of the project,Google brought its so-called"art camera"for the first time to Puerto Rico.The camera has an extremely high resolution(分辨率）thanks to a 400 millimeter zoom(镜头）that uncovers details invisible to the human eye,including brush strokes(笔法）。It also allowed those at the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture to find the signature of a pioneering female artist.
The camera took thousands of pictures to digitize 48 pieces of Puerto Rican art as it went inches by inches to cover an entire painting,a job that took 30 minutes to several hours depending on the size of the artwork,said Simon Delacroix,U.S.lead for Google Arts&Culture.
As Mr.Delacroix showed the power of the zoom on a painting called"El Gobernador Don Miguel Antonio de Ustariz",a collective"Wow"escaped from the audience attending the project at the Museum of Puerto Rico.The crowd could appreciate details in the background including someone that appears to be laughing from a balcony.
Google Arts&Culture already allows users to explore more than 2,000 museums and historic sites including Nelson Mandela 's prison cell.In total,it offers more than 6 million photos,videos,and other documents.
1.What do we know about the painting"Goyita"?
A.It is a traditional portrait. B.It is a painting by Miranda.
C.It describes a wealthy man. D.It features a working-class woman.
2.What does a Google camera uncover about Puerto Rico's artwork?
A.Its world-famous stories. B.Its humour and complexity.
C.Its depth and richness. D.Its historical backgrounds.
3.How did the audience feel the power of the zoom?
A.Amazed. B.Terrified. C.Confused. D.Disappointed.
4.What's the best title for the text?
A.Google bans its painting show B.Google digitizes Puerto Rican art
C.Google helps museums to survive D.Google launches its high-tech camera
高二英语阅读选择困难题查看答案及解析
From the earliest times，man has been interested in art．People have often worked together to collect and save the world's art treasures．
Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris，France．The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries．
The Louvre has not always been a museum．The first building was a fort（炮台）．In 1190，it was the king's castle with high walls and a round tower．It had a moat to prevent his enemies from walking in ．
Over the years，the number of buildings around the castle grew．By 1350，the castle was no longer needed as a fort．The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens．
During times of peace，new treasures were brought in．During days of war，many treasures were stolen，and the buildings were damaged．
When Francis I became king of France in 1515，he brought in artists from many countries．One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy．Da Vinci's"Mona Lisa"is the best known painting in the museum today．
In 1793，the Louvre became a public museum，just as it is now．It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy．
1.On the whole，this passage is mainly about____. ．
A．an art museum called the Louvre
B．an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci
C．a king of France named Francis I
D．the best known painting in Louvre
2.Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums？
A．It helps people remember who the King of France is．
B．It keeps people out of the palaces．
C．It gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art．
D．It helps people to know who is the greatest artist．
3.From the passage we know that _____．
A．it is not possible for treasures to be stolen
B．old forts always make the best museums
C．great art should be shared with all the people
D．king Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort
4.In the third paragraph the word"moat"probably means_____．
A．a high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies
B．a long and deep ditch（沟） dug round a castle and was usually filled with water
C．a cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought
D．a long and high wall around castle
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
A Four-Year-Old Boy Convinced Father Is a Fool After 45th Hide-and-Seek Victory
GLENDALE, PENNSYLVANIA-Expressing embarrassment and disappointment over being the son of such a loser, local four-year-old Connor Heyward was convinced that his father, Craig Heyward, was a fool after losing 45 games of hide-and-seek. “God, this is bad. I’ve hidden behind that bush a dozen times, and he still can’t find me, “ said Connor, admitting that after finding his father crouched behind a chair half his size, he had started to worry he might grow up to be a “ complete idiot” just like his dad. “At first, I thought I might be really good at this game, but after succeeding in hiding underneath a clothes basket with visible holes, I realized the kind of game was not his cake. It’d be one thing if he were only bad at seeking, but so far, his best hiding spot was behind the back door. Who hides behind a door? There’s no strategy to it whatsoever. “
Reality of Fatherhood Never Truly Dawned on Man Until He Held Newborn Son’s Hospital Bill
MISSOULA, MONTANA-Describing how he suddenly found himself overwhelmed by a flood of intense emotions, local man Mike Bentzen told reporters the reality of fatherhood didn’t truly set in for him until the moment he held his newborn son’s hospital bill. “Wow, this is going to totally change my life,” said Bentzen as tears welled up in his eyes. “Some friends tell me about their experience, but you can’t understand what it feels like until you’re looking down at it in your own hands.” Bentzen reportedly started weeping softly as he sat down with his son’s hospital bill in his lap and began imagining how he would deal with this for the next 18 years.
1.Which of the following best describes Craig Heyward as a father?
A.Foolish. B.Childish. C.Loving. D.Embarrassed.
2.What made Mike Bentzen truly come to know the reality of fatherhood?
A.His plan for the future. B.His friends’ experience.
C.His overwhelming emotions. D.His newborn son’s hospital bill.
3.Where is this text most likely from?
A.A joke collection. B.A loca A Four-Year-Old Boy Convinced l newspaper.
C.A speech selection. D.A child-breeding guidebook.
4.What another story can be added to the text?
A.What to Read While Social Distancing
B.This Is What Your Dog’s Behaviors Really Mean
C.Police Chief Vows to Take Concrete Steps to Reduce Violence
D.Children’s Fondest Memories Times When Dad Trying to Make Up for Things
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
A man came home from work late, tired, to find his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door.
“Daddy, how much money do you make each hour?”
“If you must know, I make ＄20 each hour.”
“Oh,” the little boy answered, with his head down. He thought for a moment, looked up and said, “Daddy, could you lend me ＄10?”
The father was furious, “If you asked for the money to buy a toy or some other rubbish, then go straight to your room and think about why are you so selfish (自私)！”
The little boy went to his room no words and shut the door. After a short while, the father calmed (平静) down, and started to think, “Maybe he really needs to buy something and he didn’t really ask for money very often.” So he went to the little boy’s room.
“Sorry！Maybe I was too hard on your just now.” said the man, “Here’s ＄10.”
“Oh, thank you Daddy！” he said happily. Then the boy took out some coins. When the father found that the boy already had money, he got angry again.
“Why do you want more money since you already have some?” the father shouted angrily.
“Because I didn't have enough, but now I do.” The little boy replied, “Daddy, I have ＄20 now. Can I buy one hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you. ”
1.How much does the boy’s father make one hour?
A. ＄10. B. ＄20.
C. ＄30. D. ＄40.
2.In this passage, the underlined word “furious” means ________ .
A. very angry B. quite happy
C. too excited D. a little nervous
3.The boy wanted to buy _________ with twenty dollars.
A. a new novel for himself B. a nice present for his father
C. a toy for his own birthday D. one hour of his father’s time
4.From the passage, we can infer that the boy’s father_________.
A. often played with his son B. spent little time with his son
C. didn’t love his son at all D. often came home early
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
My youngest son has a severe form of Autism (自闭症). Even though he is in his twenties now he still has the mind of a small child. Things I find silly delight him and little changes that wouldn't bother me at all bother him greatly. Most of the time he is happy but there are also times when he can be terribly upset. He will tear up things and cry for no reason. It always hurts me to see him suffer this way especially when there is little I can do to help.
This morning was particularly trying for him. He broke a new shirt and cried on and off for an hour. Finally he calmed down. I was still feeling stressed, however, and tiredly sat down at my computer to see if I could get a little work done. As I was turning it on, I heard my son laugh for the first time all day. I turned my head and saw him standing directly under the glass angel hanging from our ceiling fan. The light from our house lamps seemed to shine brightly all around him like a halo (光环). His eyes lit up as the little angel swung gently above his head.
At that moment my heart opened. I could see that the miracle was reminding me that my son was more than his Autism. I instead saw the shining soul within. I saw the love and light of his spirit and knew he was here for a purpose. My eyes watered and I appreciated this minor miracle and gentle reminder of his love for all of us.
Miracles are all around us, but we can't always see them with our eyes. We often have to see them with our hearts. Keep your heart open to them then. And let yourself be the miracle you were meant to be!
1.What can we learn about her son from the first paragraph?
A.Nothing can bring joy to him. B.He is always lost in his own world.
C.Any help from his mother is in vain. D.His upset arises from obvious reasons.
2.What does the underlined word “trying” mean in paragraph 2?
A.Terrifying. B.Embarrassing. C.Exhausting. D.Annoying.
3.What makes his mother grateful to him?
A.His burst of laughter. B.His changeable emotions.
C.His soul full of love. D.His eyes full of curiosity.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Miracles come in moments. B.A mother's love never changes.
C.Autism calls for public concern. D.Communication comes from hearts.
高二英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
Claude Monet was born in Paris, France, on November 14,1840. By the time he was fifteen, Monet had become popular as a caricaturist. Through an exhibition of his drawings at a local frame shop in 1858, Monet met Eugene Boudin, a landscape painter. Boudin introduced Monet to outdoor painting, an activity that soon became his life’s work.
Monet was interested in natural light, atmosphere, and color, and recorded them in his paintings as accurately as possible. A striking example of his early style was the Terrace at St. Adresse, which contained a shining mixture of bright, natural colors.
Monet exhibited regularly in the group shows. His painting Impression: Sunrise inspired a newspaper critic Louis Leroy to call all of the artists in the group “impressionists,” and the name stuck.
Monet gradually gained critical and financial success during the late 1880s and the 1890s. This was due to the efforts of Durand-Ruel, who sponsored one-man exhibitions of Monet’s work.
During the 1890s he devoted his energy to paintings of haystacks. In these works Monet painted his subjects from the same physical position, allowing only the light and weather conditions to vary from picture to picture. By 1899 he began to work on his famous paintings of the water lilies in his garden at Giverny, France.
Monet’s late years were very difficult. His health declined rapidly, and he was almost blind. Besides, he struggled with the problems of his art. In 1920 he began to work on twelve large canvases of water lilies, which he planned to give to his country. To complete them, he fought against his own failing eyesight and the fact that he had no experience in creating large-scale mural art. In fact, the task required him to learn a new kind of painting at the age of eighty. The painting was characterized by a broad, sweeping style and depended almost entirely on color.
Monet died on December 5,1926,at his home. He once wrote, “My only merit lies in having painted directly in front of nature, seeking to express my impressions of the fleeting effects.” Most art historians believe that Monet accomplished much more than this. He helped change the world of painting by shaking off the convention of the past. By dissolving forms in his works, Monet opened the door for further abstraction in art and influenced such later artists as Jackson Pollack, Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning.
1.Who helped Monet find his life’s work?
A.Eugene Boudin. B.Durand-Ruel. C.Louis Leroy. D.Mark Rothko.
2.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Monet tended to paint haystacks from different positions.
B.The painting Terrace at St. Adresse reflects Monet’ s late style.
C.The name “impressionist” originated from Impression: Sunrise.
D.Durand-Ruel was so interested in Monet’ s paintings that he bought a lot.
3.What do we know about Monet’ s late years?
A.He failed to learn a new painting skill due to old age.
B.Monet made a fortune by selling canvases to his country.
C.Monet came across difficulties in creating large-scale mural art.
D.Monet committed himself to maintaining traditional painting style.
4.What might be the best title of this passage?
A.A great artist-Claude Monet B.Claude Monet and Impressionism
C.Brilliant achievements of Monet D.The greatest painter in the world
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析