The Big Stupid Art Contest 一、故事背景 A.J.努力和Andrea友好相处以获得糖果奖励，但在准备艺术竞赛作品时，两人和其他小伙伴对于清理还是弄乱艺术教室产生分歧，最终导致混乱，A.J.却将此称为“友谊表演艺术”，意外赢得比赛。 二、重点词汇 1. psychologist [saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst] n. - 心理学家 - an expert in the study of the mind and how people behave - 例句：The psychologist helped him deal with his anxiety. 2. sneak [sniːk] v. - 偷偷摸摸地走；潜行 - to go somewhere secretly or without being noticed - 例句：He sneaked into the room. 3. fabulous [ˈfæbjələs] adj. - 极好的；绝妙的 - extremely good; wonderful - 例句：The party was fabulous. 4. congratulation [kənˌɡrætʃuˈleɪʃn] n. - 祝贺；恭喜 - an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another - 例句：Congratulations on your new job! 三、重点短语 1. “on one's best behavior” 表现最好；举止得体 - behaving as well as possible - 例句：The children were on their best behavior at the party. 2. “come up with” 想出；提出 - to think of or produce (an idea, answer, etc.) - 例句：She came up with a great solution. 四、语法知识 1. 过去完成时的初步应用 - 文中：“After it had been all over, I still hated Andrea. ”使用了过去完成时。 - 讲解：过去完成时表示过去某一时间或动作之前已经发生或完成的动作，结构为“had + 过去分词”，强调过去两个动作的先后顺序。 五、长难句分析 1. “When it came time for lunch, she sat us at the same table with Ryan and Michael and Emily. ” - 句子结构：“When it came time for lunch”是时间状语从句，“she sat us at the same table with Ryan and Michael and Emily”是主句，其中“sat”是谓语动词，“us”是宾语。 - 译文：到午饭时间时，她让我们和瑞安、迈克尔、艾米丽坐在同一张桌子旁。 2. “If we really mess it up bad, Ms. Hannah will be so shocked that she will realize she has a problem. ” - 句子结构：这是一个复合句，“If we really mess it up bad”是条件状语从句，“Ms. Hannah will be so shocked that she will realize she has a problem”是主句，其中“so... that...”引导结果状语从句。 - 译文：如果我们真的把它弄得很糟，汉娜老师会非常震惊，以至于她会意识到自己有问题。 六、阅读理解 1. Why was A.J. on his best behavior? A. Because he wanted to win the art contest. B. Because he wanted to get along with Andrea. C. Because he didn't want to go to the principal's office. D. Because he wanted to get a candy bar. 2. What did Michael make for the art contest? A. A statue out of toothpicks. B. A papier-mâché head. C. A collage. D. A mobile with hanging butterflies. 3. What was Emily's idea to help Ms. Hannah? A. To make a new art work for her. B. To sneak into the art room and clean it up. C. To talk to her and tell her the problem. D. To give her some garbage cans. 4. Why did A.J. say it was performance art? A. Because he really thought it was. B. Because he wanted to make a joke. C. Because he wanted to explain the mess. D. Because he was asked to say that. 5. What did Mr. Klutz give to A.J. and Andrea? A. Two candy bars. B. Two art supplies. C. Two certificates. D. Two books. 七、故事寓意与启示 这个故事展现了孩子们在相处和面对问题时的有趣互动，强调了即使有矛盾，也能通过意外的方式达成和解，同时鼓励创造性思维。