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X:Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .Ralph Earl was born into a Connecticut farm family in 1751. He chose early to become a painter and looked for what training was available in his home state an in Boston. Earl was one of the first American artists to paint landscapes. Among his first paintings were scenes from the Revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord In 1778 Earl went to London to study with Benjamin West for four years.Earl returned to the United States, he was jailed for fourteen months for outstanding debts. While still a prisoner, he painted portraits of some of New York City's most elegant society women and their husbands. After his release, he took up the trade of itinerant portrait painter, working his way through southern New England and New York. He didn't flatter his subjects, but his portrait show a deep understanding of them; perhaps he had sprung from the same roots.Among Earl's most famous paintings is his portrait of Justice Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail. To provide counterpoint to the severity of the couple, he accurately details the relative luxury of the Ellsworth's interior furnishings. The view through the window behind them shows sun lit fields, well-kept fences, and a bend of the Connecticut River. One of Earl's paintings is something of anomaly. Reclining Hunter, which many years was attributed to Thomas Gainsborough, shows a well-dressed gentleman resting beneath a tree. In the foreground, he displays a pile of birds, the results of a day's hunt. The viewer can also see a farmer's donkey lying in the ground, another of the hunter's victims. This outrageously funny portrait couldn't have been commissioned - no one would have wanted to be portrayed in such an absurd way. However, this painting uncharacteristically shows Earl's wit as well as his uncommon technical skills.Câu 1: What is the author's main purpose? A. To describe the art scene in New York in the late eighteenth century B. To discuss the life and work of an American painter. C. To compare the art of Ralph Earl and Thomas Gainsborough D. To trace Ralph Earl's artistic influencesCâu 2: Which of the following is NOT given in the passage as a subject of one of Earl's paintings? A. fruit and flowers B. Landscapes C. Battle scenes D.  PeopleCâu 3: According to the passage, Benjamin West was Ralph Earl ________. A.  teacher B. rival C.  subject D. studentCâu 4: Which of the following could be substituted for outstanding without changing the meaning of the sentence? A. excellent B. unpaid C.  illegal D. shockingCâu 5: The word itinerant is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. successful B. talented C. traveling D.  innovativeCâu 6: The author uses the phrase sprung from the same roots to indicate that Ralph Earl and his subjects ________. A. were about the same age B. were equally successful C.  had the same back ground D. lived in the same townCâu 7: According to the passage, one of the distinguishing features of the portrait Oliver and Abigail Ellsworth is the contrast between________. A.  the straight fences and the curving Connecticut River. B. the two styles used to paint the two figures C.  the plainness of the figures and the luxury of the furnishings D. the sunlit fields and the dark interiorCâu 8: Why does the author refer to Reclining Hunter as “something of anomaly”? A.  It is so severe B. It was commissioned C. It is quite humorous D.  It shows Earl's talentCâu 9: The word “he” refers to ________. A. the farmer B. the hunter C. Thomas Gainsborough D. Ralph EarlCâu 10: The author’s attitude towards Ralph Earl is ________. A. admiring B. antagonistic C. neutral D. unflattering

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Đáp án câu 1 là: B

Giải chi tiết:

Đáp án là B. Cả bài nói về cuộc sống và công việc của một họa sỹ người Mỹ có tên Ralph Earl.

Đáp án câu 2 là: A

Giải chi tiết:

Đáp án là A.

B được đề cập: Earl was one of the first American artists to paint landscapes.

C được đề cập : Among his first paintings were scenes from the Revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord

D được đề cập: he painted portraits of some of New York City's most elegant society women and their husbands

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X: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions . Ralph Earl was born into a Connecticut farm family in 1751. He chose early to become a painter and looked for what training was available in his home state an in Boston. Earl was one of the first American artists to paint landscapes. Among his first paintings were scenes from the Revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord In 1778 Earl went to London to study with Benjamin West for four years. Earl returned to the United States, he was jailed for fourteen months for outstanding debts. While still a prisoner, he painted portraits of some of New York City's most elegant society women and their husbands. After his release, he took up the trade of itinerant portrait painter, working his way through southern New England and New York. He didn't flatter his subjects, but his portrait show a deep understanding of them; perhaps he had sprung from the same roots. Among Earl's most famous paintings is his portrait of Justice Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail. To provide counterpoint to the severity of the couple, he accurately details the relative luxury of the Ellsworth's interior furnishings. The view through the window behind them shows sun lit fields, well

X: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions . Ralph Earl was born into a Connecticut farm family in 1751. He chose early to become a painter and looked for what training was available in his home state an in Boston. Earl was one of the first American artists to paint landscapes. Among his first paintings were scenes from the Revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord In 1778 Earl went to London to study with Benjamin West for four years. Earl returned to the United States, he was jailed for fourteen months for outstanding debts. While still a prisoner, he painted portraits of some of New York City's most elegant society women and their husbands. After his release, he took up the trade of itinerant portrait painter, working his way through southern New England and New York. He didn't flatter his subjects, but his portrait show a deep understanding of them; perhaps he had sprung from the same roots. Among Earl's most famous paintings is his portrait of Justice Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail. To provide counterpoint to the severity of the couple, he accurately details the relative luxury of the Ellsworth's interior furnishings. The view through the window behind them shows sun lit fields, well-kept fences, and a bend of the Connecticut River. One of Earl's paintings is something of anomaly. Reclining Hunter, which many years was attributed to Thomas Gainsborough, shows a well-dressed gentleman resting beneath a tree. In the foreground, he displays a pile of birds, the results of a day's hunt. The viewer can also see a farmer's donkey lying in the ground, another of the hunter's victims. This outrageously funny portrait couldn't have been commissioned - no one would have wanted to be portrayed in such an absurd way. However, this painting uncharacteristically shows Earl's wit as well as his uncommon technical skills.

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X:Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .

Ralph Earl was born into a Connecticut farm family in 1751. He chose early to become a painter and looked for what training was available in his home state an in Boston. Earl was one of the first American artists to paint landscapes. Among his first paintings were scenes from the Revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord In 1778 Earl went to London to study with Benjamin West for four years.

Earl returned to the United States, he was jailed for fourteen months for outstanding debts. While still a prisoner, he painted portraits of some of New York City's most elegant society women and their husbands. After his release, he took up the trade of itinerant portrait painter, working his way through southern New England and New York. He didn't flatter his subjects, but his portrait show a deep understanding of them; perhaps he had sprung from the same roots.

Among Earl's most famous paintings is his portrait of Justice Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail. To provide counterpoint to the severity of the couple, he accurately details the relative luxury of the Ellsworth's interior furnishings. The view through the window behind them shows sun lit fields, well-kept fences, and a bend of the Connecticut River. One of Earl's paintings is something of anomaly. Reclining Hunter, which many years was attributed to Thomas Gainsborough, shows a well-dressed gentleman resting beneath a tree. In the foreground, he displays a pile of birds, the results of a day's hunt. The viewer can also see a farmer's donkey lying in the ground, another of the hunter's victims. This outrageously funny portrait couldn't have been commissioned - no one would have wanted to be portrayed in such an absurd way. However, this painting uncharacteristically shows Earl's wit as well as his uncommon technical skills.

X:Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .

Ralph Earl was born into a Connecticut farm family in 1751. He chose early to become a painter and looked for what training was available in his home state an in Boston. Earl was one of the first American artists to paint landscapes. Among his first paintings were scenes from the Revolutionary war battles of Lexington and Concord In 1778 Earl went to London to study with Benjamin West for four years.

Earl returned to the United States, he was jailed for fourteen months for outstanding debts. While still a prisoner, he painted portraits of some of New York City's most elegant society women and their husbands. After his release, he took up the trade of itinerant portrait painter, working his way through southern New England and New York. He didn't flatter his subjects, but his portrait show a deep understanding of them; perhaps he had sprung from the same roots.

Among Earl's most famous paintings is his portrait of Justice Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail. To provide counterpoint to the severity of the couple, he accurately details the relative luxury of the Ellsworth's interior furnishings. The view through the window behind them shows sun lit fields, well-kept fences, and a bend of the Connecticut River. One of Earl's paintings is something of anomaly. Reclining Hunter, which many years was attributed to Thomas Gainsborough, shows a well-dressed gentleman resting beneath a tree. In the foreground, he displays a pile of birds, the results of a day's hunt. The viewer can also see a farmer's donkey lying in the ground, another of the hunter's victims. This outrageously funny portrait couldn't have been commissioned - no one would have wanted to be portrayed in such an absurd way. However, this painting uncharacteristically shows Earl's wit as well as his uncommon technical skills.

Câu 1:

What is the author's main purpose?

A. To describe the art scene in New York in the late eighteenth century B. To discuss the life and work of an American painter. C. To compare the art of Ralph Earl and Thomas Gainsborough D. To trace Ralph Earl's artistic influencesXem lời giải

Câu hỏi : 89896 Đáp án : B

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Đáp án là B. Cả bài nói về cuộc sống và công việc của một họa sỹ người Mỹ có tên Ralph Earl.

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Which of the following is NOT given in the passage as a subject of one of Earl's paintings?

A. fruit and flowers B. Landscapes C. Battle scenes D.  PeopleXem lời giải

Câu hỏi : 89897 Đáp án : A

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Ralph Earl was born into a Connecticut farm family in 1751. He chose early to become a painter and looked for what training was available in his home state and in Boston. Earl was one of the first American artists to paint landscapes. Among his first paintings were scenes from the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord. In 1778 Earl went to London to study with Benjamin West for four years.

When Earl returned to the United States, he was jailed for fourteen months for fourteen months for debts. While still a prisoner, he painted portraits of some of New York City’s most elegant society women and their husbands. After he release, he took up the trade of itinerant portrait painter, working his way through southern New England and New York. Earl didn’t flatter his subjects, but his portraits show a deep understanding of them, perhaps because he had

Among Earl’s most famous paintings in his portrait of Justice Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail. To provide counterpoint to the severity of the couple., he accurately details the relative luxury of the Ellsworth's interior furnishings. The view through the window behind them shows sunlit fields, well-kept fences, and a bend of the Connecticut River. One of the Earl’s paintings is which for many years was attributed to Thomas Gainsborough, shows a well-dressed gentleman resting beneath a tree. In the foreground, displays a pile of birds, the result of a day’s hunt. The viewer can also see a farmer’s donkey lying in the background, another of the hunter’s victims. This outrageously funny portrait couldn’t have been commissioned-no one would have wanted to be portrayed in such an absurd way. However, this painting uncharacteristically shows Earl’s wit as well as his uncommon technical skills.

1.        What is the author’s main purpose?

A.       To discuss the life and work of an American painter

B.        To compare the art of Ralph Earl and Thomas Gainsborough

C.        To trace Ralph Earl’s artistic influences

D.       To describe the art scene in New York in the late eighteenth century

2.        Which of the following NOT given in the passage as a subject of one of Earl’s paintings?

A.       People

B.        Landscapes

C.        Battle scenes

D.       Fruit and flowers

3.        According to the passage, Benjamin Was Ralph Earl’s

A.       Subject. B.        Teacher. C.        Student. D.       Rival.

4.        Which of the following could be substituted for (line 7) without changing the meaning of the sentence?

A.       Excellent B.        Shocking C.        Unpaid D.       Illegal

5.        The word in line 8 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A.       Traveling

B.        Successful

C.        Talented D.       Innovative

6.        The author uses the phrase (line 11) to indicate that Ralph Earl and his subjects

A.       lived in the same town

B.        were about the same age

C.        were equally successful

D.       had the same background

7.        According to the passage, one of the distinguishing features of the portrait of Oliver and Abigail Ellsworth is the contrast between

A.       the plainness of the figures and the luxury of the furnishings

B.        the two styles used to paint the two figures

C.        the sunlit fields and the dark interior

D.       the straight fences and the curving Connecticut River

8.        Why does the author refer to as ‘something of an anomaly’ in line 16?

A.       It is so severe.

B.        It is quite humorous.

C.        It shows Earl’s talent

D.       It was commissioned.

9.        The word in line 17 refers to

A.       Ralph Earl

B.        the farmer

C.        the hunter

D.       Thomas Gainsborough

10.    The author’s attitude toward Ralph Earl is

A.       admiring

B.        antagonistic

C.        neutral

D.       unflattering

ANSWER KEY 1.    A 2.    D 3.    B 4.    C 5.    A 6.    D 7.    A 8.    B 9.    C 10.   A at June 04, 2016 Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest

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Anonymous11 December 2022 at 09:54

10. Should be C because there’s mention of admiring something.

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