07专八真题-英语学习参考资料.doc

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2007) -GRADE EIGHT- TIME LIMIT: 195 MIN PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN) SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini- lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note- taking.  What Can We Learn from Art I. Introduction A. differences between general history and art history —Focus; —general history: (1) _____ (1) _____ —art history: political values, emotional, everyday life, etc. B. Significance of study —more information and better understanding of human society and civilization. II. Types of information A. Information in history is (2) _____ (2) _____ —facts, but no opinions B. Information in art history is subjective. — (3) _____and opinions (3) _____ e.g. Spanish painter’s works: misuse of governmental power Mexican artists’ works: attitudes towards social problems III. Art as a reflection of religious beliefs A. Europe: (4) _____in pictures in churches (4) _____ B. Middle East: pictures of flowers and patters in mosques, palaces Reason: Human and (5) _____are not seen as holy. (5)_____ C. Africa and the Pacific Islands: masks, headdresses, and costumes in special ceremonies Purpose: to seek the help of (6) _____to protect crops, (6)_____ animals and people IV. Perceptions of Art How people see art is related to their cultural background.