《2026年水木金卷高考模拟试卷精编英语》

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It turns out patience isn't always a virtue. By the time Nalin Kamat was 13, the Toronto teen was well on his way to becoming a working artist. He had already had his first show at a local arts hub, showcasing his series titled *Dispositions*, charcoal sketches(炭笔素描) of the human body as a metaphor for his own transformation during adolescence.
Yet he wanted more—specifically to start showing his works in a juried exhibition (评审展览), where art experts would evaluate and select pieces in a competitive review process. That's when he hit an obstacle, discovering that the minimum age for submission was 18.
That rejection stimulates his creation. "There was a void in the art world, and I thought it'd be really cool if I could provide the opportunity for more young artists," says Nalin, now 15. With the support of his parents, Nalin founded in 2023 Little EGG Gallery, a commercial studio specially for underage artists. The gallery, which is now profitable enough to break even, charges a small hanging fee for any displayed work and takes a 15 percent commission fee on sales. In turn, it helps promote young talents by showcasing their works.
Not long after opening, Ontario College of Art and Design University professor and artist David Griffin stumbled upon the gallery while taking a casual walk with his wife in their neighbourhood. An exhibition was being installed at the time, and some of Nalin's own works were on the walls. Upon meeting Nalin, Griffin says he understood that he was speaking with someone special: "a strong young artist with a really excellent idea, which was to provide a space for showing the local community the easy, natural genius of young people." A connection was formed, and Nalin asked Griffin to help judge an upcoming competition.
The first juried show was last spring, and the top three winners each received a 50 cash prize. Five-year-old Jack Gamble won for his abstract painting titled *Pokemon*.
56. What mainly drove Nalin to start Little EGG Gallery? (no more than 10 words)

57. How does Little EGG Gallery financially support itself? (no more than 10 words)

58. What does the underlined phrase "stumbled upon" in Paragraph 4 mean? (no more than 2 words)

59. What is the main idea of the 4th paragraph? (no more than 10 words)

60. Should we follow rules or challenge them when they block creativity? Explain in your own words. (no more than 20 words)

答案： 56.The wish to offer young artists chances.
57.It charges hanging fees and takes a 15% sales commission.
58.Came across./Discovered/Found unexpectedly./Bumped into.
59.Griffin recognized Nalin’s talent and was invited as a judge.
Or:Griffin admired Nalin’s art space and became a collaborator.
Or:Two artists connected,forming a mentor-collaborator relationship.
Or:The chance meeting sparked a creative professional partnership.
60.We should challenge rules that limit creativity,but respect useful ones so that we can keep making progress.
Or:We should break creativity-blocking rules and keep those that help so that we can always make improvement.
Or:We should break rules that block creativity so that we can always make way for new ideas.