C2：
Conversation 2
第一题
What do the speakers mainly discuss?
A New themes in French painting in the early 1900s
B A type of work that Henri Matisse made late in his career
C Henri Matisse’s relationships to other artists working in France
D An exhibition that Henri Matisse held in his home
第二题
What is the student’s attitude toward Matisse’s cutouts?
Select 2 answers
A She is impressed by how different they are from other art she has studied.
B She is curious about their influence on other artists, such as Picasso.
C She is interested in the themes of nature that appear in many of the works.
D She is uncertain whether they are an appropriate topic for her assignment.
第三题
What point does the professor make about critics’ reactions to the cutouts?
A Critics preferred the cutouts to the work of Marcel Duchamp.
B Critics did not have time to visit Matisse’s home to view the work.
C The cutouts received more praise from critics than Matisse’s paintings did.
D The cutouts were not immediately appreciated at the time they were made.
第四题
According to the professor, what is unique about a work titled “The Swimming Pool”?
A It was created for a specific space.
B It combined cut paper techniques with painting on canvas.
C It was created and modified over many years.
D It was a collaboration with another artist.
第五题
Why does the professor mention a book of Matisse’s artwork?
A To point out that the cutouts supported Matisse financially
B To recommend a useful resource for the student’s paper
C To emphasize the importance of seeing the cutouts in person
D To make a comparison between Matisse and artists working today
