5. Don't meddle with the        (電的) wiring―you're not an electrician.

4. It's the company's policy to sacrifice shortterm profits for the sake of longterm

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3. He isn't a reliable man. In no c        should you lend him any money.

2. My husband could not be here tonight， but I want to thank you on his b       .

1. Make c        to others' happiness,and you will be well on the way to happiness.

Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery for information about the life and works of Vincent van Gogh. As a post Impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time,Vincent van Gogh has be?come a model. From growing up in Holland and working as a pastor (牧師) ，moving to France and creating an unbelievable collection of artwork,this site takes an indepth look at Van Gogh's life,his works and the influence he has had on our culture.

Van Gogh had many influences on his life including his family and friends,other artists such as Edgar Degas,and his health. To see how each of these affected his life please visit the Important Figures,Artistic Influences and Health sections. For information about how Van Gogh's art has influenced our society today,view the Impact on Art,Cultural References,or News section.

If you are interested in adding more Van Gogh to your life,the Van Gogh Gal?lery has plenty to offer. Download Van Gogh images of some of his most famous paintings as wallpaper for your computer,shop for Van Gogh posters or prints,or check out some of the additional resources available including links to Van Gogh must'imis and shows. There are even l (、sson plans from mullidiscipliruareas for those interested in educating others about Van Gogh's art and life.

Van Gogh has influenced generations of young artists worldwide since his time. Today we can see his influence in painting,in poetry and in video. We are happy to display new examples of art that were influenced by Van Gogh in our Van Gogh Community Art section.

Tragically,Van Gogh died not knowing the praise his art would receive. He will be forever known as one of the greatest artists of the modern era. Through this website,the Van Gogh Gallery aims to share his life and heritage with the world.

5. What's the function of the Van Gogh Gallery?

   A. To collect the artworks of Van Gogh.

   B.To recall people's memory of Van Gogh.

   C. To collect experts' opinions on Van Gogh.

   D. To provide information about the artist's life and works.

6. What information can you get at the Cultural References?

   A. How he began his career as a pastor.

   B. How those around Van Gogh affected his life.

   C.How he influenced his family and his friends.

   D. How Van Gogh has influenced today's society.

7.What can we infer about Van Gogh from the passage?

   A. His artworks weren't well received during his lifetime.

   B.He once worked as a model for painters to make a living.

   C.His paintings were widely used as wallpapers for computers.

   D. People widely appreciated his artworks during his lifetime.

8. What would be the best title for the passage?

   A. Learn about Van Gogh's life

   B.Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery

   C. Van Gogh's information on younger artists

   D. Welcome to an unbelievable collection of artworks

Why buy art? To answer this question,ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of acquiring a piece of art. An artwork can cost a considerable sum,but if it meets your needs,it's worth every penny.

Art Is for Enjoyment

 Art is meant to be displayed. Don't ever feel pressured to buy something you won't appreciate looking at day after day,no matter what other people may say. Don't buy something that doesn't appeal to you just because it is trendy (流行的) ，because the artist is famous,or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you don't like the artwork at all,don't buy it!

Art Improves Your Environment

 Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an essential part of the decoration? Art lends life and colour to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well-thought-out art collection will help create a unique pattern in your home and make it more attractive. For similar reasons,art often graces commercial buildings,such as reception rooms and the offices of top executives.

Art Makes a Statement

 The kind of art you surround yourself says much about your personality,tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul. It's an expression of who you are. Be true to yourself,and choose art which is meaningful to you.

Art Can Be an Investment

 Art can pay handsome returns,but this very rarely happens overnight. If you're hoping to make a fast buck,art may not be the right avenue for you. There are investors,of course,who like to put their money in art. They do this for two main reasons: emotional as well as financial benefits.

Art Enriches Your Life At a conference on health and aging,held in Australia,a professor from Melbourne's RMIT University shared his findings that love―even the love of an activity or a work of art contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan.

Art Makes an Impression

 When you need to give a gift which will make a lasting impression,a fine piece of artwork is hard to beat. Any recipient (接受者) will appreciate receiving such an exclusive gift,and be honoured that you valued her enough to give her something so unique and precious. Just remember to select something which will appeal to your recipient's tastes? and keep to a sensible budget. Good art needn't cost an arm and a leg.

1. We can find something about the host's personality,tastes and values through looking at       .

   A. the expression on the face   B. the mirror on the wall

   C. the kind of art around him   D. the worth of the art in his home

2. What does the underlined sentence "Good art needn't cost an arm and a leg. ” mean?

   A. Good art can purify humans' soul.

   B. Good art makes you work fast.

   C. Good art creates a good life.

   D. Good art does not always cost huge money.

3. From the passage we can learn that art       .

   A. is a good way to become rich overnight

   B. can awaken people to protect the environment

   C. can help people to keep fit and live longer

   D. can hardly serve as a present

4. The passage is mainly about       .

   A. what function art has in people's life

   B.how to choose artworks for your life

   C. what attitudes people have to art

   D. how to make a fortune from artworks

Art 1.        (influence) by the customs and faith of a people. Styles in Western art have changed many times. During the Middle Ages,the main aim of painters was to represent 2.        (religion) themes. A conventional artist of this period was not interested in showing nature and people 3.        they really were. A typical picture at this time was full of symbols of religion. However,during the Renaissance,new ideas and values gradually replaced 4.        held in the Middle Ages. People began to concentrate less on religion and adopt a more humanistic attitude 5.      life. One of the most important discoveries during this period was how to draw things in perspective,which made pictures so6.        (real) . As Europe changed a great deal from a mostly agricultural society to a mostly industrial one in the late 19th century,these changes 7.         (lead) to new painting styles. The Impressionists were the first painters 8.        (work) outdoors. There are a lot of modern art styles,but 9. the Impressionists,many of these painting styles might not exist.No one can predict 10.        painting styles there will be in the future.

5. The book is aimed        globe travellers rather than the one-trip-a-year holiday ones.

4. We are so proud of        she had done for the charity.