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1、优点英语专项训练23 文学艺术一、 语法填空2023雨果奖，海漄时空画师最佳短中篇小说Chinese author Hai Ya speaks during an interview after winning the Best Novelette award _ The Space-Time Painter at the 2023 Hugo Awards during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, Southwest Chinas Sichuan province, Oct 21, 2023.

2、 The Hugo Awards, the worlds top literary accolades（赞誉） for science fiction writing, _(announce) at the 2023 Chengdu World Science Fiction Convention in Southwest Chinas Sichuan province. The event was held from Wednesday through Sunday.Hai Yas novelette is inspired by a painting masterpiece, Qianli

3、 Jiangshan Tu, or A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains, by Wang Ximeng from the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Hai Ya has woven the story of Wangs life into a thriller that combines the elements of traditional Chinese culture and history _ sci-fi and detective genres.Modeled on the life of Wang, Hai Ya has

4、created the character of painting prodigy Zhao Ximeng, _painted for an emperor more than 1,000 years ago. After much misery and suffering, the painters mind abandons his physical body and enters a space _ a modern police officer is investigating a case involving an ancient painting. The story reveal

5、s the political upheavals（动荡） of the period during which the painting was created.赵恩泽“最佳职业艺术家”The Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist went to Chinese digital artist Zhao Enzhe. Hailed as the Liu Cixin of illustration and best domestic artist in terms of sci-fi content creation, he _(win) the Gal

6、axy Award, Chinas top sci-fi prize, for best related book in 2021.Zhao had once mentioned in an interview that almost all his works were created _ he kept exploring the idea of merging sci-fi with Chinese traditional culture.I have always admired ancient Chinese paintings, which are so graceful and

7、full of vitality（活力）, he said, _(add) that ancient Chinese culture provides the best style for sci-fi illustrations, and I hope I can create more sci-fi artworks that incorporate Chinese philosophical thinking for foreign audiences._(comment) on the Chinese winners of the Hugo Awards, sci-fi writer

8、Han Song wrote on Sina Weibo that it shows that a new force of Chinese sci-fi has risen, and sci-fi has become a name card and a language for China to communicate with the world. But he said he also felt the need for Chinese sci-fi writers to work even harder because of the strong position Europe an

9、d the United States enjoy in this area.A total of 19 awards in different categories were announced _ Saturday at the convention in Chengdu. It was the first time that the worlds top sci-fi convention was held in China.二、 话题完形 ALiu Cixin Imagines the FuturePerhaps no one knows the power of imaginatio

10、n better than Chinese sci-fi writer Liu Cixin. Until four years ago, Liu worked 1 as a computer engineer at a power plant in Yangquan, Shanxi province. He only wrote science fiction in his spare time. But it was during this time that Lius 2 took flight. He did what he might never have the chance to

11、do in 3 life-wander in space, fight with aliens, and visit planets light-years away.But even with such a 4 imagination, Liu, 55, probably hadnt expected that he would become the first Asian to win the Hugo Award, science fictions highest prize, in 2015. Perhaps neither did he think that former U.S.

12、President Barack Obama would read his novel The Three-Body Problem, nor that on Nov.9 in Washington DC, he would win the 2018 Arthur C Clarke Award for Imagination in Service to Society. Its the first time a Chinese writer has ever won the 5 .In his acceptance speech, Liu said that he 6 his imaginat

13、ion to Arthur C Clarke (1917-2008), a famous UK. sci-fi author. He said that reading Clarkes 1968 classic novel 2001: A Space Odyssey in the early 1980s had a great effect on him.“My mind 7 up like never before. I felt like a narrow stream finally embracing(融入) the sea,” Liu said. “That night, in my

14、 eyes, the starry sky was 8 different from the past. For the first time in my life, I was awed(使敬畏)by the grandeur and mystery of the 9 .But no matter how far away Lius imagination takes him, somehow his novels always stay 10 .In The Three-Body-Problem, for example, Liu tells a tale of aliens invadi

15、ng Earth. But 11 other alien stories, with their fancy weapons and strange creatures, Liu talks more about relationships between civilizations, rules of survival, and the meaning of life. And in The Wandering Earth, Liu looks ahead to the day when our 12 system comes to an end and humans have to loo

16、k for a new place to live. However, all his visions and solutions are 13 “hard science.” Lius works arent simply daydreams. 14 , its the fact that his imagination is based on reality that makes it such a powerful tool. In this too Liu is like his mentor Clarke, who, we read on the website of the Art

17、hur C Clarke Award, believed that “Humankinds most powerful tool to 15 its future is its imagination.”1AreluctantlyBimaginativelyCpart-timeDfull time2AinnovationBcareerCimaginationDidealism3AsimpleBsocialCrealDfuture4ApowerfulBrespectiveChistoricalDpopular5AopportunityBhonorCpopularityDreward6Acommi

18、ttedBcomparedCgrantedDowed7AopenedBlightedCwarmedDspeeded8AstrangelyBslightlyCcompletelyDgradually9AnightBstarsCuniverseDmind10AgroundedBlocalizedCglobalizedDmodernized11Asimilar toBinstead ofCunlikeDin spite of12AsolarBpoliticalCdefensiveDscientific13Aindependent ofBbased onCcontributing toDdiffere

19、nt from14ARatherBContrarilyCFor exampleDSomehow15ArespectBembraceCchallengeDshapeBShortly after its opening on the first day of Chinese New Year, The Wandering Earth began to gain momentum. In a little over a week, it made 2.8 billion yuan in the 16 market alone. The films popularity and success has

20、 come as a 17 to many reviewers especially since there hasnt been that much success for Chinese-produced science fiction in the past. Many agree that this film will change the 18 situation and bring in a new age for Chinese science fiction.As a genre (类型), Chinese science fiction has 19 general fict

21、ion in both the film and publishing industries. Even Liu Cixins (the author who wrote the short story on which The Wandering Earth is based) The Three Body Problem-which is currently quite popular-didnt have many readers until it was translated into English and won the Hugo Award (雨果奖) in 2015 20 ,

22、I havent read much of any genre written in Chinese, but I do notice that there arent many separate sections of the bookstore dedicated to science fiction. I cannot speak for everyone, but some people seem to have 21 a regarding the genre.My parents were the type who tried to steer me in the directio

23、n of non-fiction and the classics. They believed that science fiction and fantasy were “unrealistic nonsense” and would 22 my brain”. 23 , great science fiction writers do their research. More often than not, one can learn a great deal about science and its possible development from reading science

24、fiction. Sure, some of the concepts may be confusing or technical in nature, but that is also part of the 24 . Things like the internet, electric cars and tablet computers were first theorized in science fiction before they were 25 . The author simply uses a 26 of science and his imagination to crea

25、te worlds different from the Earth of today, from which we can get bits and pieces that can be turned into a 27 .The world is changing. There may very well be a time when Earth is no longer able to 28 the entire population. We could be living on Mars or in giant spaceships; perhaps we will be 29 to

26、move Earth to a new solar system just like The Wandering Earth. Each of these scenarios(设想) has appeared in science fiction multiple times. 30 we are to be prepared for what is to come, we can look into modern science fiction for a window into the future.16AoutdoorBdomesticCdepressedDglobal17Aachiev

27、ementBcomplimentCsurpriseDpriority18AembarrassingBextremeCriskyDcomplicate19Acontributed toBtaken overCmade upDlagged behind20APersonallyBObviouslyCFortunatelyDHopefully21AconfidenceBambitionsCsuspicionsDmisunderstandings22AdamageBrotCformDswing23AIn additionBFor instanceCIn factDAs a result24Acompo

28、undBinvestigationCmemoryDappeal25AimaginedBoperatedCrestoredDinvented26AcombinationBperspectiveCdefinitionDconsequence27AmysteryBrestrictionCconnectionDreality28AprotectBsustainCdoubleDestimate29AwillingBthrilledCforcedDallowed30AThoughBIfCSinceDBefore三、 话题阅读ASF or sci-fi, short for science fiction,

29、 is a form of fiction that deals mainly with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals. It appeared in the West, where the social transformations brought about by the Industrial Revolution first led writers and intellectuals (知识分子) to think of the future impact of technolo

30、gy, and was popularized in the 1920s by the American publisher Hugo Gernsback. The Hugo Awards, given annually since 1953 by the World Science Fiction Society, are named after him.Science fiction writers, whose themes are around space travel, robots, alien beings, and time travel, etc., often seek o

31、ut new scientific and technical developments in order to forecast freely the techno-social changes. Though writers in antiquity sometimes dealt with themes common to modern science fiction, their stories made no attempt at scientific and technological explanation, the feature that distinguishes (区分)

32、 science fiction from earlier imaginative writing, such as fantasies and horror works.Science fiction itself comes in two main types: hard sci-fi and soft sci-fi. Hard science fiction is based on scientific accuracy and known facts, featuring “real” science. This approach can enhance the authenticit

33、y of the story and the idea that the plots event could, likely, happen. Examples of hard science fiction include Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, The Time Machine, etc. Soft science fiction places greater emphasis on the human aspects of the story, integrating sciences of human behaviour. Mary

34、 Shelleys Frankenstein, Robert AHeinleins Stranger in a Strange Land, and Ursula K. Le Guins The Left Hand of Darkness are all soft science fiction novels.The purpose of this genre (体裁) is to explore the possible about the unknown. It gives readers an idea of what might happen in the future if certa

35、in eventssuch as scientific breakthroughs or technological advancescome to pass and how humans might respond accordingly. Given its imaginative nature, science fiction inspires readers to forecast a more advanced, innovative, and adventurous future.Science fiction is creative ground for filmmakers.

36、Besides, there are plenty of science fiction themes of popular small-screen programmes on television, as well as in graphic novels and comic books.31Whats mainly discussed in the first paragraph?AThe origin of sci-fi.BAn introduction of Hugo Awards.CThe functions of Industrial Revolution.DThe impact

37、 of writers and intellectuals in the 1920s.32Why does not earlier imaginative writings belong to sci-fi?AThey are not created in modern times.BTheir themes are uncommon to modern sci-fis.CThey are based on neither science nor technology.DTheir explanations cannot be understood by modern people.33Whi

38、ch can replace the underlined word “authenticity” in Paragraph 3?AValue.BTruth.CReputation.DCalculation.34Which is the most suitable title for the text?ASci-Fi WritersBHard Sci-Fi and Soft Sci-FiCScience FictionDSci-Fi FilmmakersBDevote yourself to the work you do, not the prize you might get. Hao J

39、ingfang, a Tsinghua University alumna, is pursuing her passion for writing and education.In 2016, she won the prestigious Hugo Award with her novella, Folding Beijing, which made her the first female writer in China to bring home this prize. Later on, the author turned to education. She set up Tongx

40、ing Academy for public welfare education and WePlanets to foster childrens creativity after school.“The major task for society is to help people get better education, to improve their skill set in line with future technological advancements, and to broaden their horizons,” Hao said.Since founding he

41、r company, Hao has been carrying out voluntary teaching programs in rural areas. “We really want these kids to have better education resources like kids from the cities,” she said. “We hope that the children from rural China, if one day they manage to live in the cities, can do more than car mainten

42、ance, for example. They will have the skills to take on other jobs.”Different from the typical Chinese parents so ambitious for their children, Hao suggests giving kids more space for trial and error. “I do believe the best mentality for parents is to stand behind your children,” Hao said. “Let the

43、child cope with the reality and decide for themselves. If they struggle with obstacles, you can offer them some guidance or encouragement.”“Ive had a wide variety of interests since childhood. Ive got used to doing different things,” says the 35-year-old.Being an economic researcher, a writer and en

44、trepreneur herself, she encourages all women to discover their passions. “We live in a big, big world with boundless possibilities, various trades and different vocations. Dont be too afraid to try something new. When you find the one thing that you want to commit to, you will become fearless to fol

45、low your dream.”35Why does Hao set up Weplanets?ATo develop childrens creativity after school.BTo offer better education resources to children.CTo encourage children to face obstacles bravely.DTo give suggestions on children education.36Which of the following statements about Hao Jingfang is true?AS

46、he is a professor in writing and education of Tsinghua Universtiy.BShe is the first Chinese writer to win Hugo Award with her novella.CShe is engaged in voluntary teaching programs in the countryside.DShe is interested in limited aspects owing to her parents requirements.37Whats the advice Hao gives

47、 to Chinese parents?AThey should encourage children to get better education.BThey should urge children to form various habits.CThey should help children to avoid the obstacles in reality.DThey should inspire children to make decisions themselves.38Where is the passage taken from?AA textbook.BA newspaper.Can autobiography.DA fiction.CThe human beings seem to be facing