学生啦：课时作业（九）Unit3 SectionⅢExtended reading&Project Assessment阅读理解Even though a lot of art galleries and museums are free in the UK,many people seldom visitthem for fear that they couldn't understand the art on display.They are afraid that other visitorsmay be more knowledgeable and that everyone else there understands what the artworks meanexcept themselves.But this is simply not true.Everyone is equal in front of an artwork and thereare no wrong answers.Modern art can be particularly difficult to understand and appreciate,but enjoying an artworkis a natural gift.Do you like it or not?Do you want to find out more or not?It is really that simple.A well respected art historian,Ernst Gombrich believes that a viewer completes the artwork,and that part of an artwork's meaning comes from the person viewing it.So,you see,even if youdon't have a degree in art history,there are really no wrong answers when you are appreciating theartwork.But there are things you can do to understand and appreciate art a little bit more.When I lookat an artwork,I do a visual analysis.I look at the formal elements-color,texture and size.Whileviewing a painting,I look at the color,I look at the brushstrokes(画笔的一笔)方I look at what isbeing described.If you're looking at an artwork in a gallery,read the wall text at the side of it.Ifthe staff are present,ask questions.Ask your fellow visitors what they think.Asking questions isthe key to understanding more.But above all,have confidence in front of an artwork.If you areappreciating an artwork,then you are the intended viewer and it is what you think that matters.You are the only critic that counts.1.According to the text,why do many people in the UK seldom visit museums?A.They aren't interested in artworks.B.They aren't confident in front of artworks.C.Many art museums in the UK charge for admission.D.Many art museums in the UK are crowded with foreign visitors.2.What is Emst Gombrich's opinion about artworks?A.Their meanings vary from person to person.B.People need an analysis of color,texture and size to appreciate them.C.Asking questions is the key to understanding them.D.Knowledge about art history can help people appreciate them.3.What can be the best title for the text?A.The Road to Modern ArtB.The Power ofArtworksC.Be Confident While Appreciating ArtD.How to Open an Art Gallery4.Where is this text most likely from?A.A diary.B.An art magazine.C.A novel.D.A science report.