题目内容
Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, was born in 1881. His father was an art teacher. Picasso began to paint very early. He was admitted to the Royal Academy of Art at the age of 15. After 1900, he spent much time in Paris, living there from 1904 to 1947, when he moved to the south of France.
Throughout his career, Picasso moved from style to style with ease. He practiced sculpture, illustrated books and also showed great interest in pottery design and other fields of art.
Picasso produced a great number of drawings during his lifetime. No later artist of the School of Paris has replaced him in international influence.
Picasso is generally considered to be the foremost figure in 20th century French art. His paintings are now exhibited in leading European and American galleries.
1.The main idea of the passage is _____.
A.Picasso is considered to be the foremost figure in the 20th century French art |
B.Picasso is a famous Spanish painter |
C.Picasso spent much time in Pairs, living there from 1904 to 1970 |
D.Picasso’s life and art |
2.According to the writer, Picasso was _____.
A.more important than any other French artist in international influence |
B.more important than any other Spanish artist in international influence |
C.the most important figure in Spain |
D.the most important figure in France |
3.Picasso moved from style to style with ease. It means _____.
A.he did not like only one style |
B.he changed his style without difficulty |
C.he not only liked sculpture, but also pottery design |
D.he showed great interest in other fields of art |
1.D
2.A
3.B
【解析】
试题分析:本文是篇人物传记,这篇文章主要讲了毕加索的一生和艺术生涯。
1.结合全文内容,这篇文章主要讲了毕加索的一生和艺术生涯。故选D。
2.根据No later artist of the School of Paris has replaced him in international influence.故选A。
3.根据He practiced sculpture, illustrated books and also showed great
interest in pottery design and other fields of art.可知毕加索对于各种艺术形式都很精通,故选B。
考点:人物传记阅读理解。
点评:要想答好题目,重在理解全文意思。这篇文章非常简单,先看问题,再带着问题读短文,找出各段落的主旨句,理解全文内容,总结全文中心,然后再回到问题上来,很容易选出正确答案。
I was working with a client who was completely burned out on her career and life and then ready for a career change. As we were talking, she said, “I just wish I had meaningful work. I don’t feel like I am making a difference. I am just wasting my life.” This is the theme I hear most often from clients who have been in the workforce awhile.All of us want to feel like we are making a difference. We want to believe our work means something. The problem comes in defining “meaningful work”. What is it? That answer is different for everyone. For some meaningful work might be helping others organize their office. For others it may mean making a million dollars.
What really matters is how you see it. What is meaningful work to you? Take out a piece of paper and answer these questions. How do you define meaningful work? When do you feel like you are really making a difference? What work have you done so far that feels the most meaningful? Write down whatever comes to mind.
What you want to do is meaningful. It is very easy to start judging yourself as being selfish. Stop! Allow yourself to be honest. The fact is when Picasso painted; he was doing it because he liked to paint. He was not thinking, “Oh, I hope this brings joy to others’ lives.” He painted because he wanted to. When Beethoven composed, he did it because he loved music. Even scientists searching for a cure for cancer are immersed in their work because it fascinates them.
Don’t look down on your work. It is easy to downplay the importance of work that feels meaningful. I remember Tony Robbins told a story of talking with the owner of a major company. The man said to Tony, “I wish I could do what you do because it makes such adifference in people’s lives”. Tony said, “You have got to be kidding! Look at what adifference you make. You provide work, health insurance and security for thousands ofpeople!” Don’t underestimate the value you provide.
Take a look at what you have written about meaningful work. Do you see any themes? How do you wish to contribute to this world? Whatever you choose, remember that the greatest gift you can give is to find work that makes you feel fulfilled and delighted. Respect your preference because giving your gifts to the world, whatever they look like, is the most meaningful action you can ever take.
【小题1】. What does the writer mean by mentioning the famous people?
A.Famous people are selfish to start work for themselves. |
B.Doing meaningful work requires our interest in it. |
C.Interest is the best teacher in learning. |
D.Honesty makes for the greatest people. |
A.quite different | B.very successful | C.not meaningful | D.less important |
A.The one which is popular in society. |
B.The one which brings you profits. |
C.The one which wins you fame. |
D.The one which interests you. |
A.explain what is the most important in changing one’s job |
B.advise taking an immediate action to find meaningful work |
C.suggest we should show confidence and talent in work |
D.tell us the problem that the author’s client met |