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Film︱The Pixar theory of labor
“Pixar has created many films for children by using selfactualization(自我实现)—of characters branching out，embracing freedom hitting personal goals，and living their best lives.But this selfactualization is almost specially expressed in terms of labor，resulting in a film that combines individual success with continuing work.” (James Douglas,2,250 words)
Music︱How to listen to music
The great musician Nico Muhly discusses what to listen for in a new piece of music.“Some music starts with a tiny beginning and then it is developed into a larger structure.I feel like Thomas Adès's music is like that.There is other music like John Adams's where it is an atmosphere，and you know that if you weren't there，it would still happen.” (Nico Muhly,1,340 words)
Food︱Standards of taste
Is cooking an art like music or painting? Perhaps it was something served in the 18th century and then forgotten.But great art is timeless.Let's use modern science to recover the ingredients，flavors and techniques of past ages，and reconstruct great dishes.(Jill Neimark,2,700 words)
Art︱The feeling of finishing
When the artist stops working on a painting，the painting is finished.The artist doesn't intend to stop working if the painting is unfinished.However，“Things can get in the way: an artist's attention wanders，a better idea appears，and the money just runs out.Sometimes history interferes(干涉)．The enemy is at the door and the work must be abandoned.” (Marion Coutts,870 words)
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1．What can we know about Pixar's films?
A．The characters always achieve their goals with their efforts.
B．The director has meant to set a limit to the characters' success.
C．They are intended to develop children's intelligence and courage.
D．The films are focused on the difficult and painful life of the character.
A [细节理解题。从第一段可知，皮克斯的电影都是遵循这样的原则：主人公通过自己的努力，最终实现了自己的梦想。故选A。]
2．What can be inferred from Nico Muhly's words?
A．Music needs a certain kind of atmosphere.
B．Music has a positive effect on the listeners' health.
C．Different kinds of music give people different feelings.
D．Music creates a comfortable atmosphere to the listeners.
C [推理判断题。从第二段的“Some music starts with a tiny beginning and...like John Adams's where it is an atmosphere...”可知，Nico Muhly认为不同风格的音乐会给人不同的感受。故选C。]
3．According to Marion Coutts，the unfinished work is ________.
A．valuable B．impressive
C．interesting D．unavoidable
D [推理判断题。从最后一段内容可知，艺术家创作的每件艺术品未必都能完美收官，有些作品因种种原因半途而废。所以完不成作品的现象是不可避免的。 故选D。]
