2011公共英语二级阅读理解训练：Art 2

    下面是公共英语二级阅读理解训练，育路教育网特别为您搜集整理，内容如下：

Art

　　A

　　No one was born to be a good painter. Even the most famous artists have learned skills with the brush and perfected these skills over many years to become great.

　　Does a white piece of canvas1 make you want to create a good painting? If it does, then it is a great hobby for you. It is a great feeling to watch an idea begin to take shape and be expressed on the canvas in many different colors.

　　To enjoy this kind of thing one needs to understand art first. We all have a hid-den artist within us waiting to come out, as long as we have the time and ability to care for it. Painting is so simple that you do not have to be a certain age or have special qualifications or additional skills to start.

　　One can start learning to paint at any time. It is beautiful to know this fact itself. Drawing, scribbling2 and painting are all art forms. From drawing on paper or in notebooks to scribbling on walls, each one of us has expressed our feelings through art. Started as a hobby, art can easily be-come a profession.

　　Art is a basic form of communication. Just as scenery inspires a poet to write a poem, just as a musician likes to make music with a natural sound, just as a dancer dances to a rhythm or beat, an artist picks up his brush to paint on a white canvas to express himself. Drawing is unfortunately more associated with children because they do not care how their artworks are judged. Even an adult can learn about art and drawing. It can be quite an excellent hobby. It is a form of communication that everyone can see. A painting can create warmth, calm the soul and bring happiness to one’s life.

　　Notes:

　　1. canvas n. 画布

　　2. scribble v. 乱画

　　Read the passage and then choose the best answer for each question.1. It is a fact that _____.

　　A. art is a really difficult hobby to start

　　B. it takes years for an artist to be successful

　　C. art should be learned from a very young age

　　D. drawing is a tiresome hobby

　　2. The article mainly _____.

　　A. tells the readers what art healing is

　　B. gives some suggestions to artists

　　C. talks about learning art and what art isD. tells us how to work as a professional artist

　　3. It can be inferred that _____.

　　A. art becomes your profession so long as you understand it

　　B. learning to paint is more difficult than learning to play music

　　C. artists can express their feelings through their artworks

　　D. only children can paint as a hobby

　　B

　　Body painting was developed many years ago. Our ancestors performed body painting during special occasions. However, they did not use paints like the ones sold in stores today. They used natural paints to do body painting. Today, body painting is still being practiced, and it is very popular in Western countries. However, back in the 1960’s, the social acceptability of this art form was always in question. In fact, experts have had endless discussions about it.

　　When body painting, you do not just use any kind of paint. There is one main rule for body painting —the paints should be harmless. Artists should only use paints that can be easily washed off with water and ordinary soap.

　　So, now you know something about body painting. If you want to practice body painting, you can join in certain classes. For starters, you should practice body painting with someone that you are comfortable with. A friend or even a family member will do, but it is much easier if you practice in a class because you do not have to worry about finding a model.

　　Body painting is a special kind of art that requires years of practice before you can become an expert in the field. While you are studying it, you have to continue to do research. The Internet can provide you with all the resources you need. You simply have to spend enough time doing research and studying all of the information that you need to know.

　　Your mind should also be free so that you can create a beautiful work of art. In time, you will be ready to join in the festival for body painting, where your skills can be recognized by people all over the world.

　　Read the passage and then choose the best answer for each question.

　　1. It is a fact that _____.

　　A. our ancestors used natural paints to do body painting

　　B. models for body painting have difficulty washing off the paint

　　C. body painting was always accepted in Western countries

　　D. it is better to practice body painting with strangers

　　2. This passage is mainly _____.

　　A. about how to be a body painting expert

　　B. about what kind of paints can be used for body painting

　　C. about how body painting was developed from the ancient times

　　D. a simple introduction to body painting and advice for beginners

　　3. The following inferences are right EXCEPT that ______.

　　A. body painting has a long history

　　B. body painting is more popular now than it was many years ago

　　C. experts of body painting have a good imagination

　　D. body painting is much easier than other kinds of arts

　　阅读新题型

　　Can art be used as an alternative1 to traditional methods of healing? Consider that a landscape can, in effect, take a person to a different location other than, say, a doctor’s office. Some believe that color has a direct effect on certain energies of the body and can heal specific illness. When we try to explain the reason, however, is it really healing or does it simply provide a calming and comforting environment for the mind? Can art really heal illness? Some say yes. Whether it is the teachings of ancient healing practices or the calming effects of colors, art can heal the mind. And with all of the unwanted side-effects of traditional medications, why not turn to art for healing?

　　Valerie Hopkins is an expert who studies this topic. "The artwork distracts2 the patients, forcing them to think about something other than the pain they may be feeling," says Valerie Hopkins. "And with so many people getting sick every day, it is a good idea to surround ourselves with beauty."

　　Art provides an interesting topic for conversation and keeps patients’ minds off their injuries in therapy3 for a few minutes," says Gleason, a doctor and Valerie’s friend. It’s also a good way to connect with patients."

　　Although Gleason is not sure if _____, he does believe that the atmosphere and the bright colors that art adds to his office excite his patients’ sense of well-being and hopefulness.

　　"I believe that art opens the mind to new possibilities, creates energy and happiness, and provides the soul with comfort," says Gleason. "We hope that it can help patients to work hard on their therapy. I really believe that their attitude and effort make a huge difference in the results they get."

　　Notes:

　　1. alternative n. 替代物

　　2. distract v. 转移(注意力)

　　3. therapy n. 治疗

　　Read the passage and then answer the following questions.

　　1. What is the best title for the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)

　　2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?

　　Because medicines can make us very uncomfortable, why don’t we use art to help us?

　　3. Please fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with a proper sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)

　　4. What have you learned from the passage about art’s effect on patients? (Please answer within 30 words.)

　　5. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.

　　参考答案：

　　阅读理解A 1-3 B C C

　　阅读理解B 1-3 A D D

　　阅读新题型

　　1. Art May Help Heal Illness

　　2. And with all of the unwanted side-effects of traditional medications, why not turn to art for healing?

　　3. art itself can provide healing / art can help heal illness

　　4. Art distracts patients, gets their minds off their pain, helps them feel better and more hopeful, and helps them feel happy and calm.

　　5. 但当我们设法解释其原因的时候,它真的能够起到治疗作用吗?还是仅仅提供一种镇静和缓解神经的环境?