外刊阅读搞定高考英语必备基本词汇05
An Artist Who Paints Feelings
主题：人与社会（文学、艺术与体育）
Georgie Mason is a landscape painter.She now paints in a studio at Stepney City Farm in London.At the
farm,geese,goats,
donkeys and sheep remind her of her childhood.Green spaceand nature are in her blood.
To build her paintings up to a surface which is varied in color,texture,and shine,she uses a wide variety of unusual
materials,from acrylic and oil paints to sand,mud and straw collected from the farm and cardboard from the bins.She says her
approach is based on her feelings,and she uses everything from washed-up brushes to old T-shirts,her fingers,sticks,sponges,and
forks.
As well as taking taking inspiration from the natural world,Mason turns to her“inner world”to come up with new things to
paint.“You need both types of inspiration in order to create,”she talks about her creative process.“You need the content up in your
head from what you've seen or from your memories or imagination.But your body must be ready to turn it into a painting,because
otherwise it just sits there in your head.You have to have the actual motivation to express.I dance in the studio and then I'll stand
back and flick paint or use my fingers.I get really involved.Inspiration is a combination of every experience I've ever had.”
Mason also teaches art classes for under-12s.Each class begins with a wander around the farm,sketching( 画……的素
描)things they see including the animals.Then in the studio there are warm-up exercises,such as doodling( 涂鸦)to music or
drawing each other without taking the pen off the page.Classes then work together on a big piece inspired by the farm.“Above
all,”saysMason,“I want to give young people the freedom to be themselves.”She says people should use art to express their own
unique voice,and her classes are all about experimenting and having fun.“Forme,that is the most important thing.”
一、阅读练习
1.Why does Mason dance in her studio?
A.To stay fit. B.To relax her mind. C.To keep her concentrate. D.To prepare her body for artistic expression.
2.What do Mason's students do before painting?
A.Dance to the music. B.Do warm-up exercises. C.Walk around the farm and sketch. D.Listen to music and draw each
other.
3.What is Mason's main goal in teaching art?
A.To teach techniques. B.To create beautiful paintings.
C.To help students learn about nature. D.To encourage self-expression and fun.
4.What is the main topic of the passage?
A.A unique farm. B.A famous art teacher. C.A landscape painter's work. D.A studio that inspires creativity.
二、词汇学习
landscape n.风景,景色;乡村风景画
例The novel vividly describes the rural landscape of 19th-century England.这部小说生动描绘了十九世纪英格兰的乡村景
致。
paint n.油漆v.绘画,刷油漆
例Ancient Egyptians painted detailed scenes of daily life inside pyramids.古埃及人在金字塔内绘制了详细的日常生活场景。
拓painting n.绘画,油画
studio n.录音室;工作室
例The studio offers classes where beginners can learn basic techniques.工作室设有给初学者学习基础技巧的课程。
goat n.山羊
例Farmers raise goats for milk,cheese,and wool in mountainous regions.农民们在山区饲养山羊，以获取羊奶、奶酪和羊
毛。
childhood n.童年,孩童时期
例Childhood friendships often leave lasting impressions.童年友谊常留下长远印记。
space n.空间,空地;宽敞
例The space between paragraphs affects how easily people read your essay.段落间距影响文章阅读的难易度。
拓spacious adj.宽敞的
nature n.大自然;本质;性格
搭in the nature 在大自然中
例Nature provides everything humans need to survive,yet we take it for granted.
大自然提供了人类生存所需的一切，但我们却认为这是理所当然的。
拓natural adj.自然的;正常的
blood n.血;血统
拓in one’s blood 与生俱来
例High blood pressure often develops silently,without obvious symptoms.高血压通常悄无声息地发展，没有明显症状。
拓bloody adj.流血的,血腥的
build v.建造,建立
例Engineers build earthquake-resistant structures using flexible materials and advanced designs.
工程师使用柔性材料和先进设计建造抗震建筑。
拓building n.建筑物,房屋,楼房
varied adj.各种各样的,多样化的
例His varied work experience makes his resume stand out.她的多样化工作经验使她的简历脱颖而出。
拓vary v.变化;不同
unusual adj.非常规的,不寻常的；特别的
例The artist uses unusual materials like recycled plastic and rusted metal.这位艺术家使用回收塑料和生锈金属等非常规材
料。
拓usual adj.通常的,惯常的
material n.材料,原料adj.物质的
例Recycled plastic material can be transformed into durable furniture and building supplies.回收塑料材料可以转变成耐用的家
具和建筑材料。
collect v.收集,采集
例Children love to collect colorful seashells along the shore during summer vacations.
孩子们喜欢在暑假期间沿着海岸收集色彩斑斓的贝壳。
拓collective adj.集体的,共同的
inspiration n.灵感;启发灵感的人或事物
例Walking through art galleries often provides fresh inspiration for her fashion designs.
漫步艺术画廊常为她的时装设计提供新的灵感。
turn v.转动;转向;转弯;翻动;转变,变成n.轮次；转动，转向
搭turn to sb.向某人寻求帮助或支持 turn into 变成,转变为 take turns 轮流
例The wind turns the leaves,making them shimmer in the sunlight.风翻动着树叶,使它们在阳光下闪烁。
inner adj.里面的,内部的;内心的
搭the inner world 内心世界
例Music helped her express the inner emotions she couldn't put into words.
音乐帮助她表达了那些无法用言语描述的内心情感。
拓outer adj.外围的
create v.创作,创造
例The chef created a unique dish combining traditional flavors with modern techniques.
这位厨师将传统风味与现代烹饪技术融合，创造出一道独特菜品。
拓creative adj.创造性的 creativity n.创造力
imagination n.想象力,想象
例Her wild imagination often turned homework assignments into epic adventure stories.
她天马行空的想象力总是能把作业变成精彩的冒险故事。
拓imagine v.想象,设想imaginative adj.富有想象力的
otherwise adv.否则,不然
例Bring an umbrella,otherwise you might gets oaked in the sudden summer rain.
带把伞吧，否则你可能会被突如其来的夏雨淋透。
express v.表达,表露
例Poetry allows us to express complex emotions that everyday language cannot fully capture.
诗歌让我们能够表达日常语言难以完全捕捉的复杂情感。
拓expression n.表达,表露expressive adj.有表现力的
combination n.结合体,结合；集合
例The designer's collection featured an innovative combination of vintage fabrics and sustainable materials.
这位设计师的系列作品展现了复古面料与环保材料的创新结合。
拓combine v.结合,混合
wander v.漫游,闲逛;走神n.闲逛；徘徊
例I often wander around shopping malls for hours without buying anything.我经常在商场里闲逛好几个小时却什么也不买。
拓wanderer n.流浪者
together adv.在一起,共同
例The team worked together effectively to complete the challenging project before the deadline.
这个团队高效协作，在截止日期前完成了这个具有挑战性的项目。
freedom n.自由
搭freedom of speech 言论自由
例True freedom comes with the responsibility to respect others’ rights while exercising your own.
真正的自由伴随着这样的责任：在行使自己权利的同时尊重他人的权利。
experiment n.实验,试验v.做实验，进行试验
例Students conducted a chemistry experiment to test how temperature affects reaction rates.
学生们进行了一项化学实验，测试温度如何影响反应速率。
拓experimental adj.实验性的
fun n.享乐,乐趣adj.逗乐的,有趣的
搭have fun 玩得开心
例The puppy's antics brought pure fun to everyone watching.小狗的滑稽动作给所有观看的人带来了纯粹的快乐。
Important adj.重要的
例Time management is important for academic success.时间管理对于在学业上取得成功很重要。
拓importantly adv.重要的是
三、词汇练习
I.Choose the one that is similar in meaning to each given word.
1.landscape
A.event B.flight C.memory D.view
2.material
A.ingredient B.literature C.nutrition D.region
3.collect
A.to gather B.to obtain C.to recall D.to shoot
4.varied
A.constant B.diverse C.flexible D.upset
5.express
A.to ensure B.to reveal C.to review D.to translate
II.Complete the passage by choosing the most appropriate word for each blank.
Creativity is a unique force that drives innovation and artistic expression.For many,it begins in
1
,a time when the mind
is free from limitations and imagination runs wild.Children often have the
2
to explore new ideas without fear of
failure,making it the perfect stage for creativity to flourish.
In the world of art,creativity can often be gained in a(n)
3
.It is more than just a physical space;it's where an artist's
ideas come to life.Whether it's painting,sculpture,or digital art,this place provides the space to play with new techniques.
4
in this environment allows artists to develop their skills without pressure.
5
is full of colors,textures,and forms that can stimulate new ideas.Sometimes,
6
elements,such as a stormy sky
or a fallen leaf,can be used in a work of art to make it colorful.The
7
of natural elements and an artist's imagination leads to
the creation of something truly unique.Many artists believe that
8
is the best teacher when it comes to understanding color
and form.
The process of creation also taps into the
9
world of the artist.It's about expressing emotions,thoughts,and experiences
that might not always be visible on the surface.This kind of connection is what makes art so personal and profound.Whether the
artist is drawing from personal memories or abstract concepts,the goal is to create something that
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deeply with both the
creator and the viewer.It requires the courage to be
1 1
and share one's true self.
Creativity is also about
1 2
with new ideas and materials.The willingness to try something new often leads to breakthr-
oughs and discoveries.Without this spirit of trying,we wouldn't have many of the artistic innovations we see today.Every attempt,
whether successful or not,is a
1 3
step in the creative journey.
In the end,creativity is not just about the final product——it's about the journey of discovery,the exploration of new
ideas,and the courage to take risks in order to turn
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into reality.Everyone can
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his own unique flower in this
world.
1.
A.adulthood B.childhood
C.neighborhood
D.independence
2.
A.context
B.freedom
C.regret D.strength
3.
A.department B.exhibition C.studio D.universe
4.
A.Practicing B.Ignoring
C.Sleeping
D.Complaining
5.
A.Emotion
B.Nature
C.Ocean D.Source
6.
A.content
B.effective
C.necessary
D.unusual
7.
A.combination
B.contest
C.region
D.reputation
8.
A.observation
B.competition
C.technology D.history
9.
A.accurate
B.classic
C.inner D.relevant
10. A.competes
B.agrees C.resonates
D.argues
11. A.perfect
B.rich
C.famous
D.vulnerable
12. A.deciding
B.driving
C.experimenting
D.researching
13. A.wasted
B.valuable
C.final
D.easy
14. A.business
B.experience C.inspiration D.process
15. A.reduce
B.require
C.paint
D.support
III.Translate the following sentences from English into Chinese.
1.She liked to wander through the old city streets,discovering hidden beauty.
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2.The team worked together to solve the problem and come up with a solution.
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3.It is important to listen to others and consider their opinions before making a decision.
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