8上 英语阅读专项训练 19
一、完形填空
Who is the most famous artist in the world? ___1___ not Leonardo da Vinci, it might be Pablo Picasso.
Picasso(1881-1973) was one of the most famous ___2___ of the 20th century. He had a ___3___ 给19岁的我自己for drawing.
Born in Spain, Picasso ___4___ his talent at an early age. He first learned ___5___ from his father, who was an art teacher. By the time he was 13,he could already draw ___6___ than his father.
He could ___7___ and paint just about anything, and in any style. He liked to try out new ideas by ___8___. This made him special.
People ___9___ his life and art into different periods. One of ___10___ most famous period
s was his cubist period. Cubism is when a(n) ___11___ paints things, like a bottle, from many ___12___ angles all in the same picture. ___13___ you e the front, the back and the sides of the bottle all ___14___ the same time. In a way, it’s a bit like having X-ray eyes.
This new way of painting ___15___ the art world in the 20th century, Picasso has become an idol to many artists nowadays. People say he helped us e the world in new ways.
1. A. If B. Becau C. Though D. When
2. A. teachers B. artists C. scientists D. managers
3. A. try B. job C. time D. talent
4. A. showed B. found C. picked D. took
5. A. dancing B. singing C. painting D. working
6. A. well B. better C. badly D. wor
7. A. draw B. write C. sang D. speak
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8. A. mylf B. yourlf C. herlf D. himlf
9. A. put B. turned C. threw D. carried
10. A. her B. your C. his D. their
11. A. writer B. artist C. musician D. singer
12. A. different B. small C. large D. difficult
13. A. And B. But C. Or D. So
14. A. in B. for C. on D. at
15. A. changed B. interested C. excited D. surprid
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二、阅读理解
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Do you want to think more clearly and solve problems more easily? Here are some steps you can take.
Exercise | For a fit brain, you need a fit body. Get at least thirty minutes of exerci four days a week. Try something fun that requires your attention, like hip hop dancing, or just take a fast walk around the park. |
Sleep | Sleep strengthens your memory, which is important for learning new things. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, and aim for eight hours of sleep a night. 科研协作 |
Eat | What you eat plays a big part in how you think. Your brain needs healthy food o work, and salmon (三文鱼) is a great choice. Berries, spinach (菠菜) , and tomatoes also keep your brain working at its best. |
Read | Read books that show you a new way最高军衔 of looking感冒可以吃鸡吗 at the world. You can also read to learn a skill 椰蓉面包or figure out how things work. The more challenging the boo is, the more your brain will benefit from it. |
Learn | Try a simple activity, like brushing your teeth with the other hand. This will help strengthen the side of the brain that you don’t u often. In addition, learn to do things that take some time to master. Practising a musical instrument is a great way to do this. |
Play | Don’t forget to play! Puzzles, word games and Sudoku (数独) all exerci your brain. To make your mental workout even more effective, play some games against the clock or find a smart friend to challenge. |
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By following the easy steps every day, you will help make sure that your brain is able to perform at its highest level. This can make you smarter today, tomorrow,天枰女 and well into the future.
1. According to the passage, how long should you exerci a week at least?
A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 2 hours. D. 3 hours.
2. What is a benefit of reading?
A. Reading can help you be really fit. B. Reading is important for your memory.
C. Reading can help people around the world. D. Reading is a great way to learn new skills.
3. What should you do if you want to build up the side of the brain you u less?
A. Learn some things that take time to master. B. Read a book which is challenging.
C. Try any activities with the other hand. D. Play games that can exerci your brain.
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the above information?
A. Berries and spinach are both good for your brain. B. When you exerci, you should try to do something fun.
C. You should try to sleep for ven hours every night. D. Playing games can make your brain work more effectively. 5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Six steps to make a smarter person B. Ways to make you keep healthy
C. How to solve your problems easily D. How to make your brain run slower
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To many students, joining social media "circles" is now more important than making new friends in real life. And it’s easy. If you have a mobile phone, you can download (下载) many apps such as Weibo, QQ and WeChat.
"I love to check my friends’清明日独酌 updates. I also enjoy news and jokes shared on social media," said Wang Wei,14,from a middle school in Shenzhen. While enjoying the, Wang distances himlf from real life. "I love playing the plane-shooting game on WeChat, but have no interest in playing chess with my classmates," said Wang.
Deng Yunyun,14,from Xuhui Middle School in Shanghai, said that social media had influenced (影响) his normal life. Last month, his school held a basketball match, and a student hurt his leg. Instead of giving him some help, students were busy updating their blogs about the accident. "I think they need to learn to balance (使平衡) their real and online lives, and what worries parents and teachers a lot is safety," said Deng
