人教版（2019）选择性必修三高中英语Unit 1 Art Period 3素养检测

In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century—most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719—but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy (识字) rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like "By a lady". Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral, or just plain bad.

In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters—from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim—were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens' greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon (名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.

How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60, 000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to 1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. It's partly true that Dickens' style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. It's partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But it's also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible — and important for our own culture—to understand how he made himself a lasting one.

Being first in your class is a goal that you can work toward, but you must set it for yourself from the first day of high school.

Read beyond assigned reading. Following your course outline and doing all of your assigned reading are important. But to pull ahead to first rank, you also need to read books that can provide that extra information you need.  Prepare an extra credit report based on what you learn.

Don't just physically sit in the chair. Be a part of group discussions, and volunteer for extra projects and teams. Take leadership roles whenever they're offered. If the class has a debating team, take part in it often and come prepared with notes and references for every debate.

Ask for help when you see you need it. Balancing different classes and assignments can make it difficult to keep up in every subject. If you feel that you are having trouble grasping certain topics, don't struggle until your grades begin to slip. Turn to the teachers if necessary.  Show an interest in your classmates. Your teacher will notice.

Ask your teacher for extra credit assignments, particularly if you receive a disappointing grade in a subject. Don't merely accept the mark. Do everything you can to raise it.

Stay physically fit.  Eat well, drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep. Spend time outdoors and away from your studies. But be disciplined (有条理的) . Schedule a study period for each day and stick to it.

A. Finish your homework in time.

B. Participate in teamwork in class.

C. Get plenty of exercise either through team or individual activities.

D. Try these tips along your way to help you get that first rank in your class.

E. Concentrate on what your teacher explains so that you can grasp the main points.

F. Similarly, if you do well in a subject, tell your teacher you're available to help others.

G. If you're studying World War Ⅱ, for instance, read biographies of the important players.

I was seated beside a rather 1 man in a long coat and a hat. He had his face covered by a newspaper. A young shy passenger 2 him and asked for an autograph (亲笔签名) . He provided it 3 and then continued getting his face beneath the newspaper. This lasted for minutes and then he put the 4down. I turned to look and 5 that the gentleman was Donald Sutherland, a famous Canadian 6.

Seeing him, I decided to make a 7 about him. Then I said, "8 you're trying to be unknown, you should have done a rather poor job. "No answer, I had to9 to look out of the window, thinking, "Well, this is going to be a long and boring flight. "When I heard him clear his throat, I turned back and saw his eyes fixed on mine.

"Were you10 that I am a bad actor?  "he said with a smile, "No…no…"I stammered (结结巴巴地说) . "I'm going to 11 the great doctor Norman Bethune in Montreal this time. "Well, just now I was 12 how to act the role out and trying to practice his words. "Then he laughed, too.

In fact, Sutherland is a very13 and talkative man. Although, we didn't14 life-long friends, we did have a fairly pleasant three-hour 15 on the plane.

Chinese brush calligraphy or "shufa" in Chinese is one of most important art forms in China. Many Asian cultures have originated their own calligraphy styles, but China's is unequaled because of (it) beauty, grace (优雅) and history.

The (origin) of Chinese brush calligraphy are unknown, but local tales say it goes back over 4, 000 years to the time of the legendary (传说的) Yellow Emperor (2698 BC-2598 BC) . At that time characters were carved on animal bones or tortoise shells. Only after Emperor Qin Shi Huang united China under his rule one country did it really gain popularity as a common art form.

He simplified Chinese characters and regular rules were set, (make) it easier for people to learn and master. This Chinese art form continued to progress and during the Tang Dynasty (618 AD-907 AD) a new type of cursive script (草书) was formed and standardized. It is written (free), but it's not as easy to read.

Today Chinese calligraphy is once again a subject in schools and an art form highly (appreciate) across the world. Anyone can practice it and   is required is a simple set including: a brush, ink and paper. It's fun for amateurs to try, but to become good at it, not only years of practice but also natural talent (need). Practising this art consistently can develop personal character and is of great (beneficial) to health.

The Person Who Influenced Me the Most

I opened the box and took out the shining gold bracelet, "For me?" I could barely talk. "Yes, of course," said my Aunt Estelle. I really shouldn't have been 1 because she was like that, unexpected and golden.

When I was younger, I knew that I could always go to my Aunt Estelle for comfort, advice and 2. She was my best friend and my guardian angel. I could always be honest with her and tell her anything that was on my mind. She also knew when I was trying to 3 something. Aunt Estelle gave me advice when it was sought and guided me 4 many difficulties.

Last December, I was faced with one of the most difficult choices I ever had to make in my life. She was dying of cancer and I was 5 to go to Israel for two weeks for a research project. 6 I sought Aunt Estelle's advice but for the 7 time I didn't like her response. When I went to the hospital to visit her for what turned out to be the last time, she was waiting for me with a book about Israel on her bed and made it very clear that she 8 me to go —that it was her greatest wish for me to go—how could I refuse her. Aunt Estelle was the most unselfish person I ever knew and would not even consider my 9 about going. She called me 10 I left for Israel to tell me that she loved me and that she would always be with me.

I went to Israel and had the time of my life. When I returned, my parents 11 me up. I told them I couldn't wait to tell Aunt Estelle about my journey. They became 12 and I knew before they said the words that she had died. Aunt Estelle's unselfishness was her greatest 13.

The gold bracelet she gave me for my sixteenth birthday was the one that I had always admired on her. Each time I look at it I am 14 of an even greater gift from my aunt, the gift of her love. Whenever I find myself becoming too self-centered and overlooking the needs of those around me, I recall her selflessness and 15 to follow her example to make the needs of others a priority.