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深圳牛津八年级(下)Unit 3 期末复习卷
1、 单词正确形式填空
1.The old man is a famous ________ (fish) who has spent 40 years on the river.
2.These beautiful ________ (scissor) are used for paper cutting.
3.________ (describe) the scene, she used vivid words to show the magic of cormorant fishing.
4.My grandmother is good at ________ (practise) traditional Chinese paper cutting.
5.The ________ (health) lifestyle of fishermen includes daily exercise and fresh food.
6.After ________ (dive) into the water, the cormorant quickly caught a fish.
7.________ (although) it rained heavily, the fishermen still set off to fish.
8.The ________ (tradition) skill of making lanterns is passed down in this village.
9.These ________ (product) are popular because of their unique patterns.
10.The ________ (wise) old man taught the children about the history of fishing.
11.The ________ (attract) performance of cormorant fishing draws many tourists.
12.________ (final), he finished the difficult paper-cutting work.
13.This ________ (local) museum shows the history of cormorant fishing.
14.The ________ (history) story behind the art form makes it more meaningful.
15.________ (spread) Chinese culture, she teaches paper cutting around the world.
16.The ________ (net) used by fishermen are made of strong materials.
17.________ (hang) the fish on the post, the fisherman began to clean them.
18.________ (modern) technology helps improve the efficiency of fishing.
19.The ________ (require) for learning paper cutting include patience and skill.
20.The ________ (character) on the paper-cutting represent good luck.
二、虚词填空
21.Cormorant fishing is ______ traditional Chinese skill that has lasted for centuries.
22.______ the past, fishermen used cormorants to catch fish ______ the river.
23.They tie a piece of grass ______ the cormorant’s neck to stop it ______ eating big fish.
24.Paper cutting, ______ important part of Chinese culture, is made ______ red paper.
25.______ show the beauty of paper cutting, artists use different patterns ______ animals and flowers.
26.______ it takes time to learn, many young people are interested ______ this art form.
27.Fishermen set off ______ dawn and return ______ dark with their catches.
28.______ cormorant fishing is no longer common, it remains ______ symbol of traditional life.
29.The scissors ______ paper cutting must be sharp ______ make clean cuts.
30.______ paper cutting can be used ______ decorations during festivals.
31.The art of paper cutting is passed down ______ generation ______ generation.
32.______ the heavy rain, the fishermen still went ______ the lake to fish.
33.Cormorant fishing plays an important role ______ the local culture.
34.______ the beautiful paper-cutting work was hung ______ the wall.
35.______ protect traditional skills, more courses should be offered in schools.
I. 完形填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
Many people around the world love Beijing Opera. A British man has learned the skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his 1 performance of the Monkey King.
Ghaffar Pourazar has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child. He shows great interest in Chinese culture. In 1993, he 2 to watch Beijing Opera performed in London. Ghaffar said that after watching it, he 3 fell in love with the beautiful voices, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a 4 of Beijing Opera at a school in Beijing.
At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage students every day. At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue (对话) in Beijing Opera. To him, it was the biggest problem. But he never 5.
Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King. He said he was often the 6 student to arrive at the workroom. He also bought books and CDs to better 7 the character (人物).
Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect but also has built a 8 in Beijing Opera. He once won a top international 9 for performing the Monkey King.
To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in many countries. Ghaffar even led a group of 10 actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States.
( ) 1. A. silly B. shy C. lively D. poor
( ) 2. A. happened B. stopped C. introduced D. told
( ) 3. A. hardly B. quickly C. loudly D. correctly
( ) 4. A. headmaster B. teacher C. student D. friend
( ) 5. A. set off B. put up C. thought over D. gave up
( ) 6. A. earliest B. smartest C. slowest D. funniest
( ) 7. A. invent B. challenge C. understand D. forget
( ) 8. A. trick B. career C. secret D. memory
( ) 9. A. rule B. order C. prize D. gift
( ) 10. A. rich B. short C. strange D. excellent
II. 阅读(满分 40 分)
第一节 阅读理解(共 15 小题,每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
阅读下列材料,从下面每题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Song Lian was a famous writer, historian and thinker in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty. The following story shows his excellent qualities (品质).
Song Lian was poor when he was a child, but he loved learning and often asked learned people for advice. He even went to a place which was far away from his home to study with a teacher. Every time he visited his teacher, he had to walk across a long mountain road.
Once, Song Lian and his teacher agreed on a date to meet. But on that day, it snowed heavily. His family thought the journey was difficult and cold, so they advised him to wait until the snow stopped before setting off. However, Song Lian was worried that being late would break the agreement with the teacher, so he still went to meet the teacher to study.
He carried a book box on his back, and walked forward in the thick snow. His hands and feet were numb (麻木的) from the cold, but he never gave up. When he finally arrived at the teacher’s home, the teacher was moved by his punctuality (准时). The teacher knew that it was not easy for Song Lian to arrive on time in such bad weather. This also showed how much Song Lian wanted to learn and that he was a very good person.
Song Lian was invited by Zhu Yuanzhang for his excellent qualities and a wealth of knowledge, and became the “Five Classics” teacher to teach the prince Zhu Biao. Later, he was ordered to compile (汇编) the History of Yuan and was promoted (晋升) to a higher position.
( ) 11. What was Song Lian like according to Paragraph 2?
A. He was helpful to others.
B. He was not sure of himself.
C. He was thirsty for knowledge.
D. He was smart and brave.
( ) 12. Why did Song Lian continue going to study on the cold day?
A. He wanted to keep his promise.
B. He hoped to get good words from his teacher.
C. He wanted to become famous more quickly.
D. His parents asked him not to let his teacher down.
( ) 13. What is the correct order according to the passage?
a. Song Lian became a teacher of Zhu Biao.
b. Song Lian’s teacher was moved by him.
c. Song Lian and his teacher chose a date to meet.
d. Song Lian walked forward in the cold weather.
e. Song Lian’s family advised him to meet his teacher later.
A. a-b-d-c-e B. c-e-d-b-a C. c-e-b-d-a D. d-e-a-b-c
( ) 14. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Many hands make light work.
B. All things are difficult before they are easy.
C. We shouldn’t look down on people who are not better than us.
D. No matter how big the difficulties are, we must keep our promises.
( ) 15. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. The value of money.
B. The life of a poor learner.
C. The importance of teachers.
D. The story of Song Lian.
B
In the celebrations of the 25th anniversary (周年纪念日) of Macao’s return to the motherland, Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou’s latest masterpiece, “Macau 2049”, was recently shown at the MGM Theater in Macao.
“Macau 2049” is a new and exciting stage show produced by Zhang Yimou and Ho Chiu-king, the leader of MGM. In this show, old traditions were shown in new and fun ways using cool technology. With the help of amazing tech, the show made old traditions look new and artistic, giving visitors from around the world a different way to see them.
The 80-minute show presented the deep and cool parts of traditional Chinese culture through stage art. There were eight programs in the show, including “Lion Dance・Radiance”. It mixed the old Lingnan lion dance with new technology, giving the lion dance new life and making it even more artistic. The mix of virtual and real stage effects (效果) got lots of applause from the audience (观众) there and was one of the best parts of the whole show.
Liang Yiyang and Ruan Yongyu, who are on the Dragon and Lion Dance Team from a school called Maoming Polytechnic, were asked to be the main actors. They played the roles of young messengers who shared China’s great traditions with the world.
The Dragon and Lion Dance Team at Maoming Polytechnic started in 2012. It teaches people how to do dragon and lion dances through physical education and aesthetic dance classes (舞蹈美学课). The team helps keep the “South Lion Dance” going strong. In the last 12 years, the team has won lots of prizes, including some big ones from all over the country.
( ) 16. Which question does Paragraph 1 answer?
A. How was “Macau 2049” produced?
B. How long did “Macau 2049” last?
C. What is the topic of “Macau 2049”?
D. Where was “Macau 2049” shown?
( ) 17. What is “Macau 2049” according to Paragraph 2?
A. A historical event in Macao.
B. A film about Macao’s culture.
C. A future plan for Macao’s development.
D. A new stage show mixing traditions and technology.
( ) 18. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The audiences’ reaction to the show.
B. The programs and technology used in the show.
C. The popularity of the lion dance.
D. The main actors’ backgrounds.
( ) 19. What can we infer about the performers of the Dragon and Lion Dance Team?
A. They are successful and skilled.
B. They are all beginners.
C. They only perform in their local area.
D. They do not use technology in their performances.
( ) 20. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. The Dragon and Lion Dance Team’s success.
B. Traditional Chinese culture and its importance.
C. The celebration of Macao’s 25th anniversary.
D. The production of a new stage show, “Macau 2049”.
C
Recently, the topics “Shenzhen people have their own way of dealing with job stress (压力)” and “100 small things to restore energy in Shenzhen” have become hot on Weibo. This is because more and more people in Shenzhen are taking art classes together with friends.
The Shenzhen Cultural Center started a new program, encouraging locals to have their own classes and have more fun with culture using a WeChat app called “Shenyitong”. This platform offers people 10 different kinds of activities, including vocal music, dance, sports, art, and traditional Chinese studies.
One person’s story of taking part in a cloisonné enamel course (景泰蓝珐琅工艺课程) has become popular online. Cloisonné is a way to make pretty things. People put colorful glass or special paint called enamel on metal, like copper. This helps them make lots of little and beautiful designs. “I’m really lucky to join the cloisonné enamel class! While doing it, I felt super focused and happy. I felt healed (被治愈) by lines and colors. I hope to find more cool classes about special old traditions next year,” the person said on the Internet.
Others speak highly of the Shenzhen Cultural Center for the different things it provides. One person even said the classes were like “a beam of light” in his busy life. This new idea has not only captured the locals’ hearts but has also made other cities’ people online feel interested. They’ve left comments (评论) like “Shenzhen people are so good at living!” and “I really want this kind of lifestyle!”
This is just one way Shenzhen is trying to make sure everyone has a chance to enjoy art, and asking people from all walks of life to help out.
( ) 21. Why did the writer mention the hot topics at the start of the passage?
A. To introduce the history of Shenzhen.
B. To show that Shenzhen is a popular city.
C. To encourage us to copy the way Shenzhen people live.
D. To show taking art classes is popular in Shenzhen.
( ) 22. What can be inferred about the person who took the cloisonné enamel course?
A. He was not happy with the class.
B. He thought the course challenging.
C. He found the class relaxing and enjoyable.
D. He would not take more classes the next year.
( ) 23. What does the underlined part “a beam of light” probably refer to?
A. A sudden idea.
B. A serious accident.
C. A difficult challenge.
D. A moment of joy and relaxation.
( ) 24. How do people from other cities like the new idea in Shenzhen?
A. Boring and useless.
B. Interesting and attractive.
C. Unusual but not helpful.
D. Meaningful but not creative.
( ) 25. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To advertise art classes in Shenzhen.
B. To describe how Shenzhen helps people enjoy art.
C. To compare Shenzhen with other cities in China.
D. To discuss the job stress faced by people in Shenzhen.
第二节 短文填空(共 5 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)
以下是一则短文,请阅读短文,并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中,使原文的意思完整、连贯。
Setting goals (设定目标) can be fun and exciting when you know it is something you really want to do. But it can also be a lot of work. (26)_______
First of all, choose a goal that’s just right for you. (27) _______ It should be just right. Maybe you want to read some books this year or get better at soccer. Whatever goal you choose, make sure you can reach it if you really try.
Second, make a plan. If you want to read some books, maybe you can read a few pages each day before going to bed. If you want to get better at soccer, you can practice for half an hour every day. (28) _______
Third, make sure you keep to your plan. For example, you can tell a friend, your mom, or your dad about your plan and ask them to help you stay on track.
Last but not least, have fun! (29) ________ Remember to celebrate the small wins along the way. The journey to your goal is often as much fun as reaching it. (30) ________ Remember, always keep it fun and don’t be too hard on yourself. Good luck on your goal-setting journey!
A. Are you ready to set a goal now?
B. It shouldn’t be too big or too small.
C. Reaching your goal should be enjoyable.
D. Here’s how you can make your goal-setting easier!
E. It’s like making small goals to help you reach your big goal!
F. Setting and achieving my goals gives me a sense of happiness.
第三节 匹配阅读(共 5 小题,每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
下面的材料 A-F 是六个关于 “中国元素” 的微讲座,请根据下面五位留学生的个人情况,帮他们选出最适合他们听的微讲座。
A. Built around 605 in China’s Sui Dynasty, Zhaozhou Bridge (also known as Anji Bridge and Great Stone Bridge) is the oldest existing bridge in China. About 1,400 years ago, the engineer Li Chun in the Sui Dynasty built it. It still stands today.
B. Quan Hongchan won the gold medal in women’s 10-meter diving at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This surprised not only Quan herself but also most people in the world.
C. Paper cutting is a traditional art form in China. A 13-year-old girl named Guan Qixin used paper, scissors and knives to create a 13.3-meter-long paper cutting.
D. Beijing Opera uses special ways to create some characters. All roles are put into different groups according to their personal information.
E. Hanfu is a beautiful part of Chinese culture. When people wear it and walk on the street, it seems that they have stepped out of ancient paintings.
F. Xu Yuanchong really loved translation (翻译). He worked hard and translated over 100 books into Chinese, English, and French. His books are so good that millions of readers all around the world like to read them.
( ) 31. George is learning about sports in his PE class. He wants to write a story about amazing players.
( ) 32. Jack loves Chinese literature (文学), but he can’t read works in Chinese. He’s looking for translations of Chinese works.
( ) 33. Lucy is interested in designing (设计) clothes. She wants to design some clothes of traditional Chinese styles.
( ) 34. Sam is learning about Civil Engineering (土木工程). He’s doing a project on how roads and bridges were built long ago. He’s really interested in Zhaozhou Bridge.
( ) 35. Amy loves artworks made of paper. She would like to learn more about them.
III. 语法填空(共 10 小题,每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)
根据短文内容,用所给单词的适当形式填空,未提供单词的根据上下文填入适当的词。
In Chinese history, there are mainly four kinds of writing brushes. They are the Hu writing brush, the Xuan writing brush, the Daiyuexuan writing brush (36) _________ the Houdian writing brush. Of them, the Hu writing brush seems to be the (37) ________________ (famous). It is made in Huzhou and has a history of over 2,000 years.
Most people in Huzhou know how to make writing brushes. Wang Xiaohua, a 60-year-old woman, has about 40 years of experience in (38) _________ (make) the Hu writing brush. As a child, she found the artisans (工匠) seemed (39) ___________ (true) happy while doing the work. She thought it must be (40) ________ easy and interesting job. After finishing high school, she went to a factory. But she found the work was really hard.
Making a Hu writing brush (41) __________ (need) 8 key processes (过程) and more than 120 steps. It usually takes a person 25 to 30 days to make one brush. In winter, Wang often had to put (42) ________ (she) hands in cold water to make the brush head. It was very difficult, but Wang chose (43) ____________ (stay) and work there.
When Wang Xiaohua became better (44) _______ making writing brushes, she knew more about them. “The writing brush shows the (45)______________ (intelligent) of ancient Chinese people. It also served as a cultural bridge in the 1980s and 1990s,” she said.
IV. 书面表达 (15 分)
假设你是你们学校剪纸社团的成员之一,今年五月,来自美国的一群中学生将赴你校进行为期一个月的文化交流活动。请你根据以下提示内容,向他们介绍剪纸技艺,并谈谈你对剪纸的看法。
历史: 追溯到 6 世纪;7 世纪至 13 世纪,广受欢迎;14 世纪,传播到世界各地
制作工具: 剪刀或刀具
剪纸图案: ......(请你补充)
应用场景: ......(请你补充)
要求:
80 词左右(给出部分不计入总词数);
要点齐全,可适当发挥;
条理清晰,语句通顺,意义连贯,书写规范;
文中不得出现真实姓名和校名。
Hi, everyone! As a member of the paper cutting club, I can’t wait to introduce a traditional Chinese art form — paper cutting, to all of you.
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