The history of modern art begins with Impressionism, a movement started in Paris in the mid-1800’s. At that time many artists painted in a very traditional way that involved spending hours in a studio, painstakingly (辛苦地) creating paintings that were extremely detailed. These paintings were sometimes of people or landscapes or historical events. In 1863, Edouard Manet exhibited his painting “Dejeuner sur l’erbe” at the Salon des Refuses. The painting caused a commotion (骚动), thus starting the Impressionist movement. Although Edouard Manet is the declared leader and founder of the group, he was not present at the first group exhibition or any of the other eight collective Impressionist shows. The movement gained more attention in the April of 1874 when Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and Jean-Frédéric Bazille formed Society of Artists, Painters, Sculptors, Engravers and began exhibiting outside of the official salon. The same year, the term Impressionism was invented by criticizing (批评的) journalist Louis Leroy to describe their paintings, who worked for the magazine Le Charivari.
The Impressionists often paint out of doors and want to show how light and shadow fall on objects at particular times of the day. Their works are sometimes described as “captured moments” and are characterized by short quick brushstrokes (笔) of colour which, when viewed up close looks quite messy and unreal. If we step back from the Impressionist paintings, the colours are blended together by our eyes and we are able to see the painters’ subjects which often show colourful landscapes, sunlight on water as well as people busy with outdoor activities.
【小题1】Before Impressionism, the works of artists were .

A．quite abstract	B．very confusing
C．very detailed	D．quite controversial

【小题2】Who first started Impressionism? ___________

A．Claude Monet.	B．Edouard Manet.
C．Auguste Renoir.	D．Alfred Sisley.

【小题3】 The works of the Impressionists are best viewed .

A．with imagination	B．at a distance
C．outdoors	D．in a studio

【小题4】The second paragraph is mainly about ______.

A．the painting style of the Impressionists

B．how to describe the Impressionist paintings

C．the influences of the Impressionist paintings

D．the subjects of the Impressionist paintings

The history of modern art begins with Impressionism, a movement started in Paris in the mid-1800’s. At that time many artists painted in a very traditional way that involved spending hours in a studio, painstakingly (辛苦地) creating paintings that were extremely detailed. These paintings were sometimes of people or landscapes or historical events. In 1863, Edouard Manet exhibited his painting “Dejeuner sur l’erbe” at the Salon des Refuses. The painting caused a commotion (骚动), thus starting the Impressionist movement. Although Edouard Manet is the declared leader and founder of the group, he was not present at the first group exhibition or any of the other eight collective Impressionist shows. The movement gained more attention in the April of 1874 when Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and Jean-Frédéric Bazille formed Society of Artists, Painters, Sculptors, Engravers and began exhibiting outside of the official salon. The same year, the term Impressionism was invented by criticizing (批评的) journalist Louis Leroy to describe their paintings, who worked for the magazine Le Charivari.

The Impressionists often paint out of doors and want to show how light and shadow fall on objects at particular times of the day. Their works are sometimes described as “captured moments” and are characterized by short quick brushstrokes (笔) of colour which, when viewed up close looks quite messy and unreal. If we step back from the Impressionist paintings, the colours are blended together by our eyes and we are able to see the painters’ subjects which often show colourful landscapes, sunlight on water as well as people busy with outdoor activities.

1.Before Impressionism, the works of artists were .

A. quite abstract B. very confusing

C. very detailed D. quite controversial

2.Who first started Impressionism? ___________

A. Claude Monet. B. Edouard Manet.

C. Auguste Renoir. D. Alfred Sisley.

3.The works of the Impressionists are best viewed .

A. with imagination B. at a distance

C. outdoors D. in a studio

4.The second paragraph is mainly about ______.

A. the painting style of the Impressionists

B. how to describe the Impressionist paintings

C. the influences of the Impressionist paintings

D. the subjects of the Impressionist paintings

The history of modern art begins with Impressionism, a movement started in Paris in the mid-1800’s. At that time many artists painted in a very traditional way that involved spending hours in a studio, painstakingly (辛苦地) creating paintings that were extremely detailed. These paintings were sometimes of people or landscapes or historical events. In 1863, Edouard Manet exhibited his painting “Dejeuner sur l’erbe” at the Salon des Refuses. The painting caused a commotion (骚动), thus starting the Impressionist movement. Although Edouard Manet is the declared leader and founder of the group, he was not present at the first group exhibition or any of the other eight collective Impressionist shows. The movement gained more attention in the April of 1874 when Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and Jean-Frédéric Bazille formed Society of Artists, Painters, Sculptors, Engravers and began exhibiting outside of the official salon. The same year, the term Impressionism was invented by criticizing (批评的) journalist Louis Leroy to describe their paintings, who worked for the magazine Le Charivari.

The Impressionists often paint out of doors and want to show how light and shadow fall on objects at particular times of the day. Their works are sometimes described as “captured moments” and are characterized by short quick brushstrokes (笔) of colour which, when viewed up close looks quite messy and unreal. If we step back from the Impressionist paintings, the colours are blended together by our eyes and we are able to see the painters’ subjects which often show colourful landscapes, sunlight on water as well as people busy with outdoor activities.

1.Before Impressionism, the works of artists were .

A．quite abstract	B．very confusing
C．very detailed	D．quite controversial

2.Who first started Impressionism? ___________

A．Claude Monet.	B．Edouard Manet.
C．Auguste Renoir.	D．Alfred Sisley.

3. The works of the Impressionists are best viewed .

A．with imagination	B．at a distance
C．outdoors	D．in a studio

4.The second paragraph is mainly about ______.

A．the painting style of the Impressionists

B．how to describe the Impressionist paintings

C．the influences of the Impressionist paintings

D．the subjects of the Impressionist paintings

The history of modern art begins with Impressionism, a movement started in Paris in the mid-1800’s. At that time many artists painted in a very traditional way that involved spending hours in a studio, painstakingly (辛苦地) creating paintings that were extremely detailed. These paintings were sometimes of people or landscapes or historical events. In 1863, Edouard Manet exhibited his painting “Dejeuner sur l’erbe” at the Salon des Refuses. The painting caused a commotion (骚动), thus starting the Impressionist movement. Although Edouard Manet is the declared leader and founder of the group, he was not present at the first group exhibition or any of the other eight collective Impressionist shows. The movement gained more attention in the April of 1874 when Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and Jean-Frédéric Bazille formed Society of Artists, Painters, Sculptors, Engravers and began exhibiting outside of the official salon. The same year, the term Impressionism was invented by criticizing (批评的) journalist Louis Leroy to describe their paintings, who worked for the magazine Le Charivari.
The Impressionists often paint out of doors and want to show how light and shadow fall on objects at particular times of the day. Their works are sometimes described as “captured moments” and are characterized by short quick brushstrokes (笔) of colour which, when viewed up close looks quite messy and unreal. If we step back from the Impressionist paintings, the colours are blended together by our eyes and we are able to see the painters’ subjects which often show colourful landscapes, sunlight on water as well as people busy with outdoor activities

1.
Before Impressionism, the works of artists were
1. A.
  quite abstract
2. B.
  very confusing
3. C.
  very detailed
4. D.
  quite controversial
2.
Who first started Impressionism? ___________
1. A.
  Claude Monet
2. B.
  Edouard Manet
3. C.
  Auguste Renoir
4. D.
  Alfred Sisley
3.
The works of the Impressionists are best viewed
1. A.
  with imagination
2. B.
  at a distance
3. C.
  outdoors
4. D.
  in a studio
4.
The second paragraph is mainly about ______
1. A.
  the painting style of the Impressionists
2. B.
  how to describe the Impressionist paintings
3. C.
  the influences of the Impressionist paintings
4. D.
  the subjects of the Impressionist paintings

Picnicking in special places throughout the US has become a choice for many people. We’ve come up with 5 of the top picnicking areas across the US.

Cumberland Islands, Georgia

This national shore(海岸) is a perfect picnicking place. It’s an undamaged place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails(小径) and beaches. The trails are lined with trees covered in Spanish moss.

Grant Park, Chicago

If you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for taste of a 20-day, lake-front foodie festival that happens each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax. If you are there on July 4^th, be sure to plan the day to include the firework display at the Navy Pier.

Cranberry Islands, Maine

Here, you’ll find natural picnicking with island views. The islands are a delightful group of islands about 20minutes by private boat or ferry service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your friends or go for a family outing to visit the islands. You can visit the Islands by private boat or ferry service.

Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

If you happen to be in Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon and the nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park offer a welcome rest. Situated just 19 miles west of Vegas, it’s a trip worth taking. There are plenty of picnic areas along the drive and in nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park which also offers outdoor theaters and concerts in summer months.

Big Sur, California

The Point Lobos State Reserve has often been called “ the crown(皇冠) jewel of the State Park System”. Besides the coastal wildlife, there are rare plant communities and unique geological formations(地质构造)。It’s good for you to have a picnic in the reserve. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.

56. In which state will there be the firework display on the National Day?

A. Georgia. B. Chicago C. Maine D. California

57. We can infer from this passage that___.

A. you can see wild animals in the cages in Red Rock Canyon.

B. there is a half-a- month foodie festival every year in Grant Park.

C. the Point Lobos State Reserve is often considered as the best in the park.

D. the national park has something to do with strawberries.

58. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To introduce some picnicking areas.

B. To attract more people to visit these places.

C. To tell readers how to appreciate the parks.

D. To show the pleasure in these attractions.

Before Impressionism, the works of artists were

Who first started Impressionism? ___________

The works of the Impressionists are best viewed

The second paragraph is mainly about ______

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