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2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit1 Art and artists 单元话题（艺术与艺术家）阅读回答问题巩固复习练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 Thang-ga (唐卡) is a special kind of painting. It was found only in Xizang, China. It started from the Tang dynasty (唐朝). Thang-ga paintings show Xizangan people’s lives. In recent years, Thang-ga paintings have caught the public’s attention. At the same time, the Chinese government has also tried hard to protect the art. The colors of Thang-ga paintings look wonderful and special. Because of the special environment of Xizang and the excellent skills of artists, the paints (颜料) used in Thang-ga paintings are different from other paints. They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants. The paints were made by hand and the beautiful colors could last (持续) for hundreds of years. However, with the development of technology, people now use cheaper and easily-made chemicals to make Thang-ga paints. The traditional paints used in Thang-ga paintings took a lot of work and they were made in many secret ways. Later people stopped making the paints and forgot about them. So the skills needed to make them were almost lost. The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now. 1．What is Thang-ga? 2．What do Thang-ga paintings show? 3．The reasons why the colors of Thang-ga paintings look wonderful and special? 4．What’s the material of making Thang-ga paintings? 5．What’s the situation (现状) of Thang-ga paintings? Task 2 6.Suppose you have a chance to learn making traditional Thang-ga paints. Write a short paragraph (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．Thang-ga is a special kind of painting. 2．Thang-ga paintings show Xizangan people’s lives. 3．The special environment of Xizang and the excellent skills of artists. 4．Gold and silver, as well as some plants. 5．The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now. 6.I carefully mixed gold, silver minerals and plant extracts. Tiring but rewarding, I deeply cherished this precious traditional art. 【导语】本文介绍了唐卡，一种特殊的绘画。 1．根据“Thang-ga is a special kind of painting.”可知，唐卡是一种特殊的绘画。故填Thang-ga is a special kind of painting. 2．根据“Thang-ga paintings show Xizangan people’s lives.”可知，唐卡绘画展现了西藏人的生活。故填Thang-ga paintings show Xizangan people’s lives. 3．根据“Because of the special environment of Xizang and the excellent skills of artists, the paints used in Thang-ga paintings are different from other paints.”可知，由于西藏的特殊环境和艺术家的精湛技艺，唐卡画中使用的颜料与其他颜料不同。故填The special environment of Xizang and the excellent skills of artists. 4．根据“They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants.”可知，它们是由金和银等矿物质以及一些植物制成的。故填Gold and silver, as well as some plants. 5．根据“The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now.”可知，传统的唐卡画现在很难找到。故填The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now. 6.包含制作核心动作与真实感受，贴合唐卡颜料制作特点，字数符合要求且逻辑连贯。 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Are you tired after studying hard? American country music will take you away for a while. The guitars and songs will take you to mountains and fields there. Country music talks about everyday life and feelings. It’s the spirit of America, easy to understand slow and basic. Country music developed in the Southern United States. It was the folk music of the American countryside. Many of the songs tell about the lives of farmers. They talk about love, crops (庄稼) or death. Rural (乡村的) life can be hard, so the words are often sad. At first, people played the music only at family parties. But it became more popular. In the 1920s, people played country songs on the radio, and they made them into records. When people moved to towns and cities to look for work, they took their music with them. Country music continued to change and became popular across America. John Denver was one of America’s most famous country singers in the 1970s. His song Take Me Home, Country Roads is well-known and people still play it today. 1．What does country music talk about? 2．Where did country music develop? 3．Why are the words often sad in country music? 4．When were country songs made into records? 5．Who wrote the song Take Me Home, Country Roads? Task 2 6.Imagine you attend a country music concert. Write a short paragraph (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．Everyday life and feelings. 2．In the Southern United States. 3．Because rural life can be hard. 4．In the 1920s. 5．John Denver. 6.At the concert, soft guitar tunes and touching lyrics took me to the countryside, making me love its charm deeply. 【导语】本文主要介绍了美国乡村音乐，包括其主题内容、起源发展地、歌词风格特点的成因、流行历程以及著名歌手和经典歌曲。 1．根据“Country music talks about everyday life and feelings.”可知，乡村音乐谈论日常生活和情感，故填Everyday life and feelings. 2．根据“Country music developed in the Southern United States.”可知，乡村音乐起源于美国南部，故填In the Southern United States. 3．根据“Rural (乡村的)life can be hard, so the words are often sad.”可知，乡村生活可能很艰难，所以乡村音乐的歌词常常是悲伤的，故填Because rural life can be hard. 4．根据“In the 1420s people played country songs on the radio, and they made them into records.”可知，乡村歌曲在20世纪20年代被制成唱片，故填In the 1420s. 5．根据“John Denver was one of America’s most famous country singers in the 1970s. His song Take Me Home, Country Roads is well-known and people still play it today.”可知，《乡村路带我回家》这首歌是约翰·丹佛创作演唱的，故填John Denver. 6.描绘音乐会场景与体验，呼应乡村音乐的风格与主题，情感真挚且字数达标。 阅读表达：阅读下面短文，根据材料内容回答问题。 Let’s continue to enjoy the masterpieces (杰作) in this museum. Look! A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers is another amazing painting. It was created by Wang Ximeng, a talented artist from the Northern Song Dynasty. This amazing scroll (卷轴) is 1191.5 centimeters long and 51.5 centimeters wide. It shows a beautiful world with high mountains, flowing rivers, and green forests. The painting is so long that it feels like you are walking through a magical land! You can also see small people in the painting. They are fishing, boating, and doing other activities. Wang Ximeng used colorful inks (墨水) and special paints to make the landscape look so real. Each part of the scroll tells a little story, like a river flowing through a village or birds flying over the mountains. A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers is not just a picture, it’s a piece of Chinese history and culture. It shows how people lived and what the land looked like hundreds of years ago. Today, this painting is a great example of Chinese art and is enjoyed by visitors from all over the world. 1．Which dynasty was Wang Ximeng from? 2．How wide is this scroll? 3．What did Wang Ximeng use to make the landscape in the painting look so real? 4．Is A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers a great painting? 5．Why is A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers important to us? Task 2 6.After seeing the painting, share your feelings with a friend (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．The Northern Song Dynasty. 2．It (The scroll) is 51.5 centimeters wide. 3．Colorful inks (墨水) and special paints. 4．Yes, it is. 5．Because it’s a piece of Chinese history and culture. 6.The painting’s vivid mountains and rivers amazed me! It’s a cultural treasure that fills me with national pride. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国艺术史上的杰作《千里江山图》，包括其创作者、艺术特色、文化内涵。 1．根据“It was created by Wang Ximeng, a talented artist from the Northern Song Dynasty.”可知，王希孟来自北宋。故填The Northern Song Dynasty。 2．根据“This amazing scroll (卷轴) is 1191.5 centimeters long and 51.5 centimeters wide.”可知，画卷的宽度是51.5厘米。故填It (The scroll) is 51.5 centimeters wide. 3．根据“Wang Ximeng used colorful inks (墨水) and special paints to make the landscape look so real.”可知，他使用了多彩的墨水和特殊的颜料让画里的风景看起来真实。故填Colorful inks (墨水) and special paints。 4．根据“Look! A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers is another amazing painting.”以及“and is enjoyed by visitors from all over the world.”可知，这幅画是非常出色的杰作。故填Yes, it is. 5．根据“A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers is not just a picture, it’s a piece of Chinese history and culture.”可知，之所以这幅画对我们很重要，是因为它是中国历史文化的一部分。故填Because it’s a piece of Chinese history and culture. 6.突出画作视觉亮点与文化价值，符合分享场景，情感饱满且字数合规。 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容回答问题，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Shadow puppetry (皮影戏) is a traditional art in China with a history of over 2,000 years. During a show, the puppets are moved by puppeteers behind a screen, and light throws (投射) their shadows on the screen to tell stories. Now, a new kind of shadow puppet show is on in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province. This show is different because it uses 4D technology (技术) and other technologies to make people feel like they are part of the story. “It’s a great watching experience. I didn’t know shadow puppet shows could be enjoyed in such a special way,” a young woman said after seeing the show. Getting ideas from 4D movies, Liu Chaokan, who comes from a family of shadow puppet artists, came up with the idea of a 4D shadow puppet show and has been making preparations (准备工作) for the show for nearly four years. He is the sixth-generation inheritor (第六代继承人) of shadow puppetry in his family, and he looks forward to making this old art keep going. Liu’s 4D show makes shadow puppetry art exciting in new ways. It shows that old art still can catch people’s eyes today when meeting with new ideas. 1．Who moves the puppets behind a screen? 2．What is special about the new shadow puppet show? 3．How long did Mr. Liu prepare for the new show? 4．Why does Liu do the 4D show? 5．Do you like shadow puppetry? Why or why not? Task 2 6.You talk to Liu Chaokan after the show (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．Puppeteers./Puppeteers move the puppets behind a screen. 2．It uses new technologies./It uses 4D technology and other technologies to make people feel like they are part of the story. 3．For nearly four years. 4．Because he wants to make this old art keep going. 5．Yes./Yes, I do. Shadow puppetry is interesting./No./No, I don’t. Because I want to watch a live performance by real actors. 6.I praised his 4D show’s magic. He said he aimed to pass down the old art—his words inspired me greatly. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国传统的皮影戏艺术及其与现代科技结合的创新形式——4D皮影戏。 1．根据文章第1段“the puppets are moved by puppeteers behind a screen”可知，皮影是由操纵者在幕后操控的。故填Puppeteers./Puppeteers move the puppets behind a screen. 2．根据文章第2段“This show is different because it uses 4D technology and other technologies to make people feel like they are part of the story”可知，新皮影戏的特殊之处在于运用了4D技术，让观众有身临其境的感觉。故填It uses new technologies./It uses 4D technology and other technologies to make people feel like they are part of the story. 3．根据文章第4段“has been making preparations for the show for nearly four years”可知，刘先生为这场演出准备了近四年。故填For nearly four years. 4．根据文章第4段“he looks forward to making this old art keep going”可知，刘先生希望通过4D皮影戏让这一传统艺术延续下去。故填Because he wants to make this old art keep going. 5．(开放性答案，合理即可) 。比如说喜欢，因为皮影戏很有趣；不喜欢，因为想看真人演员的表演。故填Yes./Yes, I do. Shadow puppetry is interesting./No./No, I don’t. Because I want to watch a live performance by real actors. 6.涵盖对话核心与个人感悟，贴合刘超坎的创作初衷，内容充实且逻辑清晰。 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) The art of Chinese cloisonné (景泰蓝) Cloisonné is a traditional Chinese craft known for its vibrant colors and detailed designs. It originated during the Yuan Dynasty but flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The name“cloisonné” comes from the French word for “partition”, referring to the technique of dividing the surface into different sections using thin copper strips. Making cloisonné is a difficult process that needs a lot of skills. First, a copper base is shaped into the form of a vase or a plate. Then, thin copper strips are glued onto the surface to outline the design. These strips act as partitions to hold different colours of enamel (搪瓷). Enamel paste is put into each section and fired in a kiln (窑) at high temperatures. This process is repeated many times to build up layers of enamel, giving the piece a rich and shiny look. Cloisonné designs often include traditional Chinese symbols, such as dragons, phoenixes, and flowers. Each piece shows the artist’s skill and patience. The art form represents wealth and high artistic value in Chinese culture. Today, cloisonné-making is seen as an important part of China’s cultural heritage. Even with modern challenges, traditional workshops keep making these beautiful works, passing down this ancient craft to future generations. 1．It isn’t easy to make cloisonné, is it? 2．What is the technique of cloisonné? 3．Why are copper strips used in cloisonné? 4．What does the art form of cloisonné represent in Chinese culture? 5．Would you like to learn this traditional skill? Why or why not? Task 2 6.You visit a cloisonné workshop (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．No, it isn’t. 2．The technique of cloisonné is dividing the surface into different sections using thin copper strips. 3．To act as partitions to hold different colours of enamel. 4．It represents wealth and high artistic value. 5．Yes, I’d like to. Because it combines artistic creativity with cultural heritage preservation. 6.Artisans’patient enamel-filling and firing impressed me. Cloisonné’s beauty made me eager to protect this craft. 【导语】本文介绍了中国传统工艺景泰蓝的历史起源、制作工艺和文化意义。 1．根据“Making cloisonné is a difficult process that needs a lot of skills.”可知，制作景泰蓝并不容易。故填No, it isn’t. 2．根据“…referring to the technique of dividing the surface into different sections using thin copper strips.”可知，景泰蓝的工艺是用细铜条将表面划分成不同区域。故填The technique of cloisonné is dividing the surface into different sections using thin copper strips. 3．根据“These strips act as partitions to hold different colours of enamel”可知，铜条的作用是作为分区来容纳不同颜色的搪瓷。故填To act as partitions to hold different colours of enamel. 4．根据“The art form represents wealth and high artistic value in Chinese culture.”可知，景泰蓝艺术形式在中国文化中代表财富和艺术价值。故填It represents wealth and high artistic value. 5．本题为开放题，言之有理即可。故填Yes, I’d like to. Because it combines artistic creativity with cultural heritage preservation. 6.聚焦工坊制作细节与文化保护意愿，贴合景泰蓝工艺特点，字数达标。 进阶拓展训练5篇 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 As visitors from other countries, you may see something special at places like parks and streets when you visit China. They are paintings made of hot, liquid (液体) brown sugar. These paintings are called sugar paintings. They are not only beautiful to look at but also delicious to eat. With their bright colours and fun shapes, they are very popular, especially with kids. A sugar painting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over 500 years. It started during the Ming dynasty and became even more popular in the Qing dynasty. At first, people used sugar to make small animal shapes for some special activities. Over time, this sugar art puts skills from Chinese shadow puppet (皮影戏) and paper-cutting together to become the sugar painting today. To make a sugar painting, artists use brown or white sugar, a pot, a bronze spoon, a marble slab, a spatula and a wooden stick. First, they melt (融化) the sugar in a pot until it becomes liquid. Then, they use the spoon to draw thin lines with the liquid sugar on the marble. The artist works quickly because the sugar will become hard when it cools. In just a few minutes, they can create a beautiful picture of a bird, fish, dragon, or other shapes. Once the painting is done, the artist uses the spatula to lift it off the marble, adds a wooden stick for holding, and gives it to the buyer. Isn’t this a wonderful traditional art? If you visit China, don’t forget to try a sugar painting! 1．What makes sugar paintings popular? 2．When did people start to make a sugar painting? 3．How many things do artists need to make a sugar painting? 4．Why do artists work quickly when making a sugar painting? 5．Who is this article for? Task 2 6.You ask the artist to make a dragon sugar painting (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．Their bright colours and fun shapes. 2．During the Ming dynasty. 3．Six. 4．Because the sugar will become hard when it cools. 5．Visitors from other countries who visit China. 6.The artist quickly drew a vivid dragon with liquid sugar. Sweet and crispy, it’s an unforgettable traditional art experience. 【导语】本文介绍了中国传统艺术糖画，包括其受欢迎的原因、历史起源、制作所需材料与步骤，并建议来中国的外国游客尝试糖画。 1．根据“With their bright colours and fun shapes, they are very popular, especially with kids”可知糖画有鲜艳的颜色和有趣的形状，这让它们很受欢迎。故填Their bright colours and fun shapes. 2．根据“A sugar painting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over 500 years. It started during the Ming dynasty”可知糖画始于明朝。故填During the Ming dynasty. 3．根据“To make a sugar painting, artists use brown or white sugar, a pot, a bronze spoon, a marble slab, a spatula and a wooden stick”可知制作糖画需要红糖或白糖、一口锅、一个铜勺、一块大理石板、一把刮刀和一根木棍，共六样东西。故填Six. 4．根据“The artist works quickly because the sugar will become hard when it cools”可知艺术家制作糖画时动作快是因为糖冷却后会变硬。故填Because the sugar will become hard when it cools. 5．根据“As visitors from other countries, you may see something special at places like parks and streets when you visit China”可知这篇文章是写给来中国的外国游客的。故填Visitors from other countries who visit China. 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 My name is Anna, and I’m a junior high student in Grade 8. Among all the subjects I have at school, my favorite one is the art class. We have a great teacher named Mrs. Hilbert. She is a wonderful artist. I love to watch her draw and paint. She usually teaches us how to choose the right colors for our paintings. And she always encourages us to be more creative while drawing or painting. What’s more, she plays good music while we draw and paint. This makes our art class more fun and relaxing. We draw or paint in almost every art class. And we also look at pictures of other great artists. It is interesting to do this, because it helps me to think of things that I want to paint or draw. We often feel very happy for being able to paint interesting pictures. We will have an art show in November this year. Our works will be in one of the libraries in our town. We are inviting people from the community (社区) to our art show. Our parents will go with us. I am working on three paintings now. And I hope I can show one of them in the show. From Mrs. Hilbert, I know that art class is more than just a break from our heavy studies. Art is a good way to communicate (交流) without words. I’m excited for what I have learnt in my junior high. 1．Which is Anna’s favorite class at school? 2．What’s the name of Anna’s art teacher? 3．How does Anna’s art teacher teach them? (写出一点即可) 4．Where will they have an art show? 5．What do you think of the art teacher? Why do you think so? Task 2 6.The art show is held successfully (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．Art class. 2．Mrs. Hilbert. 3．She usually teaches them how to choose the right colors for their paintings./She always encourages them to be more creative while drawing or painting./She plays good music while they draw and paint. 4．In one of the libraries in their town. 5．I think she is great/wonderful/kind. Because she always encourages students to be more creative while drawing or painting. 6.My painting got warm praise at the show. I felt confident and more determined to pursue my art dream. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了八年级学生Anna最喜欢的美术课以及她的美术老师的教学方式，还提到了即将举行的艺术展。 1．根据“My favorite one is the art class.”可知，Anna最喜欢的课程是美术课。故填Art class. 2．根据“We have a great teacher named Mrs. Hilbert.”可知，Anna的美术老师叫Hilbert老师。故填Mrs. Hilbert. 3．根据“She usually teaches us how to choose the right colors for our paintings. And she always encourages us to be more creative while drawing or painting. What’s more, she plays good music while we draw and paint.”可知，Anna的美术老师通常教他们如何选择颜色，她总是鼓励他们在画画时更有创造力，并且当他们画画的时候，她会放好听的音乐。写出其中一点即可。故填She usually teaches them how to choose the right colors for their paintings./She always encourages them to be more creative while drawing or painting./She plays good music while they draw and paint. 4．根据“Our works will be in one of the libraries in our town.”可知，艺术展的地点是在镇上的一个图书馆。故填In one of the libraries in their town. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think she is great/wonderful/kind. Because she always encourages students to be more creative while drawing or painting. An artist wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint. He said goodbye to his family and started his trip. On his way, he met a child. “I want to paint the most beautiful thing in the world. Do you know what it is?” asked the artist. The child replied, “ Happiness! It makes the life interesting.” The artist travelled on. He met a young girl. She said, “The most beautiful thing is love. It makes the world more beautiful.” Later, the artist met a soldier (士兵). The soldier said, “Peace is the most beautiful thing. Wherever you find peace, you find beauty.” “All the answers are right because people have different experiences. But to me, which is the most beautiful thing?” the artist thought to himself. When he got home, he knew the answer. When he saw his wife (妻子) and children, he saw happiness and love. When he sat on his old chair, his heart was at peace. At last, the artist finished his painting and called it “HOME”. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．What did the artist want to do? 2．Why did the child think happiness is the most beautiful thing? 3．How many people did the artist meet on his way? 4．What did the soldier think was the most beautiful thing? 5．Do you think “HOME” is the most beautiful thing? Why or why not? (不超过15个词) Task 2 6.The three people see the painting “HOME” (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．He wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint./ He wanted to paint the most beautiful thing./ To find the most beautiful thing to paint. 2．Because he thought it made life interesting. 3．Three./ 3. 4．He thought peace was the most beautiful thing./ Peace. 5．Yes, because home is a warm place where we can find love/ happiness/ peace with our family. Yes, we can get happiness and love from home. (答案不唯一) 6.They praised “HOME” for having happiness, love and peace—truly the most beautiful thing in the world. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲了一位艺术家为寻找最美事物出行，最终发现家才是包含幸福、爱与和平的最美存在。 1．根据“An artist wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint.”可知，这位艺术家想找到最美丽的东西来作画。故填He wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint./ He wanted to paint the most beautiful thing./ To find the most beautiful thing to paint. 2．根据“The child replied, ‘Happiness! It makes the life interesting.’”可知，孩子认为幸福是最美的东西，因为它让生活变得有趣。故填Because he thought it made life interesting. 3．根据“On his way, he met a child.”“He met a young girl.”“Later, the artist met a soldier.”可知，艺术家在路上遇到了三个人。故填Three./ 3. 4．根据“The soldier said, ‘Peace is the most beautiful thing.’”可知，士兵认为和平是最美的东西。故填He thought peace was the most beautiful thing./ Peace. 5．开放性试题，答案合理即可。故填Yes, because home is a warm place where we can find love/ happiness/ peace with our family./ Yes, we can get happiness and love from home. 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you ever seen shadow plays? The shadow play is one of the oldest puppet performances in China. It was a popular folk drama in ancient China and also the ancestor (祖先) of the films in the world. Shadow plays were once a popular form of entertainment, and they were also used for religious (宗教) and instructional purposes. Simple to perform, dramas were played out on screens or walls for thousands of years, and the shadow play is still performed in China today. A simple lamp and a thin screen were all that were needed for a stage. Things like people, animals, furniture, walls and plants were shown on the screen by placing figurines or figures made of cardboard or leather in front of the lamp. The lamp lighted the screen from behind, and people could move little figurines around for theatrical performances. With added music and sound effects, the plays could be quite entertaining if they were well performed. These were ancient dramas or cartoons, and they were even colorized for added entertainment by using colored translucent (半透明的) figurines. The lamp light cast a colored shadow. One can imagine that stone-age people sat next to campfires and watched stories played out on rock walls by shadows cast by using their hands or figurines. It is said that the Mongols in the 13th century liked to watch shadow plays in their camps. They took the entertainment with them, and it became a popular entertainment in the Yuan Empire of the 13th century. Shadow plays were performed in France when French missionaries (传教士) returned from China in 1767 and put on performances in Paris and Marseilles. It is said that this is how the shadow play was introduced to Europe. The plays were popular in France, and they were called “Chinese Shadows” at first. Nowadays, performers use plastics, computer controlled lightning and machinery, and modern paint and dyes to produce bright and colorful shadow figures. They can produce images that are controlled by computers, and these can be used for animation and entertainment effects in plays. It is difficult for shadow puppeteers to compete with modern entertainment technologies for an audience, but some of them are using modern materials and adopting technology to help stage interesting entertainment in China. 1．What were shadow plays used for? 2．How were shadow plays introduced to Europe? 3．What challenge do shadow puppeteers meet? 4．Would you like to watch shadow plays? Why? (At least two reasons) Task 2 5.Foreign tourists watch the modern shadow play (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．They were used for entertainment and religious and instructional purposes. 2．When French missionaries returned from China in 1767 and put on performances in Paris and Marseilles. 3．It is difficult for shadow puppeteers to compete with modern entertainment technologies for an audience. 4．Yes, I would like to. Because they are quite entertaining and we can also learn some culture from it. 5.Tourists were shocked by the vivid, tech-aided show and eager to share this amazing Chinese art. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国的皮影戏。 1．根据“Shadow plays were once a popular form of entertainment, and they were also used for religious (宗教) and instructional purposes”可知，它们被用于娱乐、宗教和教学目的。故填They were used for entertainment and religious and instructional purposes. 2．根据“Shadow plays were performed in France when French missionaries (传教士) returned from China in 1767 and put on performances in Paris and Marseilles. It is said that this is how the shadow play was introduced to Europe”可知，1767年，当法国传教士从中国回来，在巴黎和马赛演出时，皮影戏在法国上演，皮影戏就是这样传入欧洲的。故填When French missionaries returned from China in 1767 and put on performances in Paris and Marseilles. 3．根据“It is difficult for shadow puppeteers to compete with modern entertainment technologies for an audience”可知，皮影戏演员很难与现代娱乐技术竞争观众。故填It is difficult for shadow puppeteers to compete with modern entertainment technologies for an audience. 4．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I would like to. Because they are quite entertaining and we can also learn some culture from it. Face changing, or Bian Lian in Chinese, is an important part of Sichuan Opera. It started about 300 years ago. And it is one of the greatest treasures in traditional Chinese culture. The changing faces show different feelings of actors in a special way. People think face changing has something to do with fighting against dangerous animals. In old times, when people met with dangerous animals, they painted colourful pictures on their faces to scare the animals away. Later, people used this in the shows of Sichuan Opera. And as time went by, it turned into a great form of art. Face changing is one of the most mysterious (神秘的) arts, and only the masters really know how it works. Many people are interested in the secret of face changing. Generally, there are three face changing skills: Mopping (抹脸). The performer mops out the colourful greasepaints (油彩) which are hidden in a certain part of his face to change his facial appearance when necessary. Blowing (吹脸). The performer blows powder (粉) hidden in his hands or a small box on the stage so that it blows back onto his face following his move. Pulling (扯脸). The performer can pull down a mask which has been hidden on the top of his head, changing his face into colours like red, green, blue or black to show happiness, hate, anger or sadness. This skill is so difficult that the performer must move quickly and smoothly to achieve the amazing effect. Face changing is an ever-changing art, and it keeps developing with modern science. By the early 1900s, artists could change up to 3 masks each performance. By the 1990s, artists could change up to 4 masks. And by 2000, the number rose to 8. Nowadays, using silk masks and modern science, artists can change 18 to 20 different masks. 1．When did Bian Lian start? 2．Why did people paint their faces in old times? 3．What can the performer do to show his different feelings when pulling down masks? 4．How can the artists change so many masks nowadays? 5．How many face changing skills are there in the article? 6．Do you want to learn the art Bian Lian? Why? 【答案】1．It started about 300 years ago. 2．They painted colourful pictures on their faces to scare dangerous animals away 3．The performer can pull down a mask hidden on the top of his head and change his face into different colours (like red, green, blue or black) to show different feelings (like happiness, hate, anger or sadness). 4．By using silk masks and modern science. 5．3/Three. 6．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I do. Because Bian Lian is a magical and precious traditional Chinese art, and learning it can help me understand more about Sichuan Opera and traditional culture. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章先点明变脸是川剧的重要组成部分、起源时间及文化地位，再追溯其与远古人类抵御危险动物习俗的渊源，接着详细介绍抹脸、吹脸、扯脸三种核心变脸技法，最后阐述变脸艺术随现代科技的发展历程，整体展现了变脸艺术的独特魅力与发展脉络。 1．根据第一段“It started about 300 years ago.”可知，变脸始于约300年前。故填It started about 300 years ago. 2．根据第二段“when people met with dangerous animals, they painted colourful pictures on their faces to scare the animals away”可知，古人遇猛兽时在脸上画彩绘以吓退它们，此为变脸的历史渊源。故填They painted colourful pictures on their faces to scare dangerous animals away. 3．根据第六段“The performer can pull down a mask which has been hidden on the top of his head, changing his face into colours like red, green, blue or black to show happiness, hate, anger or sadness.”可知，表演者能够扯下藏在自己头顶的面具，将面部变为红、绿、蓝、黑之类的颜色，用以展现喜悦、憎恨、愤怒或忧伤。故填The performer can pull down a mask hidden on the top of his head and change his face into different colours (like red, green, blue or black) to show different feelings (like happiness, hate, anger or sadness). 4．根据最后一段“Nowadays, using silk masks and modern science, artists can change 18 to 20 different masks.”可知，现代艺术家借助丝绸面具和科学技术实现更多面具的变换。故填By using silk masks and modern science. 5．根据第三段“Generally, there are three face changing skills.”，且下文分别介绍了抹脸、吹脸、扯脸三种，因此答案为3种。故填3/Three. 6．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I do. Because Bian Lian is a magical and precious traditional Chinese art, and learning it can help me understand more about Sichuan Opera and traditional culture. 能力综合实践5篇 阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。 Dear Binbin! How’s it going? Last week in our art lessons, we studied art from all over the world, and we looked at some amazing ink paintings (水墨画) from China. I thought the style looked really cool, so I started watching online videos of Chinese people painting with ink. My favourite Chinese ink paintings are of animals and bugs (小昆虫)! But there is something I find strange. When Chinese artists paint fish, they never paint the water, and when they paint birds, they never paint the sky! I want to know why so many Chinese artists leave so much of the paper empty. I have checked some websites on the Internet, but I couldn’t find a clear answer. Could you please give me an explanation? Then maybe I can try painting Chinese ink paintings myself! We learned a lot about deserts in our geography lessons last week, so l really want to try painting a lizard (蜥蜴)!                                                             Yours,                                                                      Samuel 1．Did Samuel study art from all over the world in his art classes last week? 2．How did Samuel like the style of Chinese ink paintings? 3．What are Samuel’s favourite types of Chinese ink paintings? 4．What does Samuel want to know? 5．Why does Samuel want to paint a lizard? Task 2 6.Binbin replies to Samuel (No more than 30 words. ). 【答案】1．Yes, he did. 2．He thought the style looked really cool./It looked/was really cool./Cool. 3．His favourite Chinese ink paintings are of animals and bugs! 4．Why so many Chinese artists leave so much of the paper empty./He wants to know why so many Chinese artists leave so much of the paper empty. 5．Because he/they learned a lot about deserts in their/his geography lessons last week. 6.Blank space lets you imagine water or sky. Try painting—you’ll surely feel Chinese ink art’s unique charm. 【导语】本文介绍了Samuel了解了中国的水墨画，并且提出了自己的疑问。 1．根据“ Last week in our art lessons, we studied art from all over the world, and we looked at some amazing ink paintings (水墨画) from China.”可知上周在美术课上，Samuel 学习了世界各地的艺术。故填Yes, he did. 2．根据“I thought the style looked really cool, so I started watching online videos of Chinese people painting with ink.”可知Samuel认为水墨画很酷。故填He thought the style looked really cool./It looked/was really cool./Cool. 3．根据“ My favourite Chinese ink paintings are of animals and bugs (小昆虫)!”可知Samuel最喜欢的水墨画是动物和昆虫的。故填His favourite Chinese ink paintings are of animals and bugs! 4．根据“I want to know why so many Chinese artists leave so much of the paper empty.”可知Samuel想知道为什么很多中国艺术家在纸上留白。故填Why so many Chinese artists leave so much of the paper empty./He wants to know why so many Chinese artists leave so much of the paper empty. 5．根据“We learned a lot about deserts in our geography lessons last week, so l really want to try painting a lizard (蜥蜴)!”可知Samuel上周地理课上学到了很多关于沙漠的事，所以他想画一只蜥蜴。故填Because he/they learned a lot about deserts in their/his geography lessons last week. 阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。     Street art is spreading (传播) quickly all over the world. You can find it on buildings, sidewalks and street signs from Tokyo to Paris. It is said that the activity began in New York in the 1960s. Young adults would use paint (油漆、颜料) to put their words and other pictures on walls and trains around the city. One well-known street artist is Swoon. She cuts out paper pictures of people and puts them on walls. Swoon didn’t start the career (生涯) as a street artist. She studied art, but as time went on, she got bored with the works in museums and galleries (美术馆). People enjoyed Swoon’s strong and interesting style.     Street artists do their work for a reason. Some of them choose street art because it is closer to common people. Some artists try to express their opinions in their works. Advertising companies also use street art in their advertisements. The New York department store Saks Fifth Avenue used a street artist’s design for its shop windows and shopping bags.     In today’s world, artists can show their pictures to the people all over the world on the Internet. Many people, however, say that seeing a picture on the Internet is never as good as seeing it live. Street art lives with the energy and life of a big city. There it will continue to change and grow. 1．What’s the passage mainly about? 2．Where did the street artists paint at the beginning? 3．What did people think of Swoon’s street art? 4．How did the department store use street art? 5．Do you like seeing a picture on the Internet or seeing it live? 【答案】1．Street art./It’s about street art. 2．On walls and trains around the city. 3．Strong and interesting. 4．It used a street artist’s design for its shop windows and shopping bags./By using a street artist’s design for its shop windows and shopping bags. 5．I prefer seeing it live because street art carries the energy of the city and feels more real. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了街头艺术的相关内容。文章具体讲述了它的传播、起源、发展、代表艺术家及其创作风格，还提及了街头艺术在互联网时代的展示形式以及人们对线下欣赏街头艺术的偏好。 1．根据原文中对街头艺术的传播、起源、艺术家及应用等内容的介绍可知，文章主要是关于街头艺术的。故填Street art./It’s about street art. 2．根据文章第一段第四句“It is said that the activity began in New York in the 1960s. Young adults would use paint (油漆、颜料) to put their words and other pictures on walls and trains around the city.”可知，最初街头艺术家会在城市周围的墙壁和火车上创作。故填On walls and trains around the city. 3．根据文章第一段最后一句“People enjoyed Swoon’s strong and interesting style.”可知，人们认为Swoon的街头艺术风格浓烈而有趣。故填Strong and interesting. 4．根据文章第二段最后一句“The New York department store Saks Fifth Avenue used a street artist’s design for its shop windows and shopping bags.”可知，这家百货公司将街头艺术家的设计用于橱窗和购物袋。故填It used a street artist’s design for its shop windows and shopping bags./By using a street artist’s design for its shop windows and shopping bags. 5．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合自身偏好合理作答即可。如更喜欢线下欣赏街头艺术，可更好地感受街头艺术的现场氛围。故填I prefer seeing it live because street art carries the energy of the city and feels more real. Have you ever seen paintings inside a 3-centimeter glass bottle? This is interior painting (内画). There are different schools (派别) of interior painting, and Shandong school is one of them. It’s from Zibo, Shandong and has a history of over 100 years. The artists (艺术家) paint the inside of a bottle, vase or glass ball. The interior painting became a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产) in 2014. Master’s story Li Shaoyue, 30, is an artist of interior painting. Li learned the art for about 20 years. She said that interior painting is much harder than painting on paper. “One needs to plan (计划) before painting lines (线) inside ,” she said. Years of practice and hard work are important, she added. When she learned the art, she wanted to do more. So she did something new. “Drawing the background (背景) on the outside of the bottle and people on the inside makes the painting more three-dimensional (立体的),” Li said. Li also likes to use things and people from today in her art. We can see young girls dressing and looking cool at a fashion show (时装秀) in Li’s works. By ZHANG DONGYUE, 21st Century Teens Answer the following questions: 1．What are interior paintings? 2．When did Li Shaoyue start to learn interior painting? 3．What does she do before painting? 4．How does she make her paintings more three-dimensional? 5．What does she like to use in her works? 【答案】1．They are paintings inside a bottle, vase or glass ball. 2．When she was about 10./About 20 years ago. 3．She plans first. 4．She draws the background on the outside of the bottle and people on the inside. 5．Things and people from today. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了内画艺术及其山东派别，并讲述了内画艺术家李韶玥的故事。 1．根据第1段“The artists (艺术家) paint the inside of a bottle, vase or glass ball.”可知，内画是在瓶子、花瓶或玻璃球的内部作画。故填They are paintings inside a bottle, vase or glass ball。 2．根据文章第2段“Li Shaoyue, 30, is an artist of interior painting. Li learned the art for about 20 years.”可知，李韶玥30岁，学习内画约20年，因此她开始学习内画的年龄约为10岁。故填When she was about 10./About 20 years ago。 3．根据文章第3段“One needs to plan before painting lines inside”可知，她在内画前需要先计划。故填She plans first。 4．根据文章第4段“Drawing the background on the outside of the bottle and people on the inside makes the painting more three-dimensional”可知，她通过在瓶子外画背景、内部画人物使画作更具立体感。故填She draws the background on the outside of the bottle and people on the inside。 5．根据文章第5段“Li also likes to use things and people from today in her art.”可知，她喜欢在作品中使用现代的事物和人物。故填Things and people from today。 阅读下文并回答问题。 While music makes Jay Chou worldwide popular, he becomes much more than a musician. After trying his hand at acting and making movies, Chou turns his focus on the art world. The pop star shows his art collection in his music videos. Chou’s love for art doesn’t come out of the blue (突如其来). According to the pop star, his first contact (接触) with art goes back to a very early time when he was born. Chou’s mother worked as an art teacher,so his childhood was around art. With the growth of age, . Up till now, he has not only showed people lots of music creations, but also organized many art exhibitions.The latest one, “Art Encounters (邂逅) With Jay” was open in Xuhui, Shanghai in October, 2023. Art often makes Chou think deeply, and that’s why the pop singer is so interested in it. One great lesson he learns through art is to keep an open mind. For example, the way of dealing with a scene (场景) is different from an artist to another. And different people often understand a piece of art differently. The true value of an artwork (艺术作品) is not in its price, it’s in the viewer’s feelings and experiences. Chou sees art as the bridge for communicating different views and values. By organizing art exhibitions, he wants to help more people enjoy art. The next time you look at a painting, a poem or a song, pay attention to how it makes you feel. Then ask your friends about their feelings and ideas. In the end, you may understand why Chou and many other people love art, and why we all need some art in our lives. 1．Was “Art Encounters With Jay” open in Shanghai in August, 2023? 2．Why is Chou so interested in art? 3．Please write a sentence in the blank to complete the first paragraph. (within 20 words.) 4．The poem “Quiet Night Thoughts”《静夜思》and the painting “Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival”《清明上河图》 are famous artworks. Choose one from the two works and share the feelings and ideas it gives to you. (about 30 words) 【答案】1．No, it wasn’t. 2．Because art often makes Chou think deeply and is the bridge for communicating different views and values. 3．Chou’s appreciation for art grows. 4．The painting shows a busy city on the Qingming Festival. It makes me feel peaceful and calm, and it reminds me of the beauty of nature and the importance of community. 【导语】本文主要介绍了周杰伦将重心转向了艺术界。通过艺术，他学会了保持开放的心态，因为不同的人对艺术作品有不同的理解。他希望通过举办艺术展览帮助更多人享受艺术。 1．根据“The latest one, “Art Encounters (邂逅) With Jay” was open in Xuhui, Shanghai in October, 2023.”可知，在2023年十月，所以“in August, 2023”表述错误，故填No, it wasn’t. 2．根据“Art often makes Chou think deeply”及“Chou sees art as the bridge for communicating different views and values.”可知，艺术让人深思，是沟通不同观点和价值观的桥梁，故填Because art often makes Chou think deeply and is the bridge for communicating different views and values. 3．根据“his first contact (接触) with art goes back to a very early time when he was born”及“his childhood was around art”可知，随着年龄的增长，他的艺术鉴赏力越来越强，故填Chou’s appreciation for art grows. 4．开放性试题，言之有理皆可。参考答案为The painting shows a busy city on the Qingming Festival. It makes me feel peaceful and calm, and it reminds me of the beauty of nature and the importance of community. 【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】 The power of music No one could say that Katy Perry is an ordinary artist. Her songs are not just about sweet romance and heartbreaks, but usually have bigger and more empowering themes. Take the songs Firework (2010) and Roar (2013) for example, where Perry sings about being our own master and discovering our true value. But actually, these themes are not daring enough, at least not for Perry. Earlier this year, she announced her new album Witness, together with a new idea for pop music. Perry calls her new style “purposeful pop”, meaning pop with a social and political message. It seems that Perry has become tired of simply encouraging people. Now, she wants to educate them politically as well. Part of her inspiration came during the 2016 US presidential election between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton. Perry was a very public supporter of Clinton because Trump was a candidate with a record of disrespectful behavior toward women. The best example of Perry’s purposeful pop is probably the song Chained to the Rhythm, in which Perry criticizes people’s obsession with their own ideas and the fact they are unwilling to think more critically about the world. As the song’s lyrics say, “Aren’t you lonely? Up there in utopia. Where nothing will ever be enough. Happily numb. So comfortable, we’re living in a bubble, bubble. So comfortable, we cannot see the trouble, trouble.” Even though the election is long over and Trump won, Perry’s political message seems to be continuing. But when it comes to the concept of purposeful pop, it is, in fact, something a lot of pop stars have been doing for a while. Beyonce’s 2016 song Formation, for example, deals with various social problems such as the dispute between white policemen and black citizens in the US, hoping to create change through music. “Formation isn’t just about police brutality—it’s about the entirety of the black experience in America in 2016, which includes standards of beauty, disempowerment, culture and the shared parts of our history,” wrote Jenna Wortham in The New York Times. To singers like Perry and Beyonce, songs are not just entertainment, but part of a movement. It may have seemed strange when this concept was first introduced, but it’s on its way to becoming normal. “The truth is, not speaking up in 2017 means you’re part of the problem. It’s no longer OK to be quiet and complacent,” wrote Shannon Carlin on entertainment news website Bustle. 【回答问题】 1．In which songs did Perry sing to become our own master? 2．What did Perry call her new style? 3．Who did Perry support, Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton? 4．Which song of Beyonce reflects social problems? 5．What is Formation about? 【答案】1．Firework (2010) and Roar (2013). 2．She called her new style “purposeful pop”. 3．She supported Hilary Clinton. 4．Formation. 5．It is about police brutality and the black experience in America in 2016. 【导语】本篇是一篇说明文。文章介绍了艺术家凯蒂·佩里著名的音乐作品，并阐述了她的作品灵感来源于当时社会的政治因素；她的歌曲不仅仅是娱乐，更是运动的一部分。 1．根据“Take the songs Firework (2010) and Roar (2013) for example, where Perry sings about being our own master and discovering our true value.”可知，在《烟火》和《咆哮》这两首歌中佩里唱到成为自己的主人。故填Firework (2010) and Roar (2013). 2．根据“Perry calls her new style “purposeful pop”, meaning pop with a social and political message.”可知，佩里将她的新风格称为“有目的的流行音乐”。故填She called her new style “purposeful pop”. 3．根据“Perry was a very public supporter of Clinton because Trump was a candidate with a record of disrespectful behavior toward women.”可知，佩里支持的是希拉里•克林顿。故填She supported Hilary Clinton. 4．根据“Beyonce’s 2016 song Formation, for example, deals with various social problems ...”可知，碧昂丝的Formation这首歌反映了社会问题。故填Formation. 5．根据“Formation isn’t just about police brutality—it’s about the entirety of the black experience in America in 2016 ...”可知，Formation这首歌是关于警察暴力和2016年美国黑人的全部经历。故填It is about police brutality and the black experience in America in 2016. 2 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 1 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit1 Art and artists 单元话题（艺术与艺术家）阅读回答问题巩固复习练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 Thang-ga (唐卡) is a special kind of painting. It was found only in Xizang, China. It started from the Tang dynasty (唐朝). Thang-ga paintings show Xizangan people’s lives. In recent years, Thang-ga paintings have caught the public’s attention. At the same time, the Chinese government has also tried hard to protect the art. The colors of Thang-ga paintings look wonderful and special. Because of the special environment of Xizang and the excellent skills of artists, the paints (颜料) used in Thang-ga paintings are different from other paints. They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants. The paints were made by hand and the beautiful colors could last (持续) for hundreds of years. However, with the development of technology, people now use cheaper and easily-made chemicals to make Thang-ga paints. The traditional paints used in Thang-ga paintings took a lot of work and they were made in many secret ways. Later people stopped making the paints and forgot about them. So the skills needed to make them were almost lost. The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now. 1．What is Thang-ga? 2．What do Thang-ga paintings show? 3．The reasons why the colors of Thang-ga paintings look wonderful and special? 4．What’s the material of making Thang-ga paintings? 5．What’s the situation (现状) of Thang-ga paintings? Task 2 6.Suppose you have a chance to learn making traditional Thang-ga paints. Write a short paragraph (No more than 30 words. ). 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Are you tired after studying hard? American country music will take you away for a while. The guitars and songs will take you to mountains and fields there. Country music talks about everyday life and feelings. It’s the spirit of America, easy to understand slow and basic. Country music developed in the Southern United States. It was the folk music of the American countryside. Many of the songs tell about the lives of farmers. They talk about love, crops (庄稼) or death. Rural (乡村的) life can be hard, so the words are often sad. At first, people played the music only at family parties. But it became more popular. In the 1920s, people played country songs on the radio, and they made them into records. When people moved to towns and cities to look for work, they took their music with them. Country music continued to change and became popular across America. John Denver was one of America’s most famous country singers in the 1970s. His song Take Me Home, Country Roads is well-known and people still play it today. 1．What does country music talk about? 2．Where did country music develop? 3．Why are the words often sad in country music? 4．When were country songs made into records? 5．Who wrote the song Take Me Home, Country Roads? Task 2 6.Imagine you attend a country music concert. Write a short paragraph (No more than 30 words. ). 阅读表达：阅读下面短文，根据材料内容回答问题。 Let’s continue to enjoy the masterpieces (杰作) in this museum. Look! A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers is another amazing painting. It was created by Wang Ximeng, a talented artist from the Northern Song Dynasty. This amazing scroll (卷轴) is 1191.5 centimeters long and 51.5 centimeters wide. It shows a beautiful world with high mountains, flowing rivers, and green forests. The painting is so long that it feels like you are walking through a magical land! You can also see small people in the painting. They are fishing, boating, and doing other activities. Wang Ximeng used colorful inks (墨水) and special paints to make the landscape look so real. Each part of the scroll tells a little story, like a river flowing through a village or birds flying over the mountains. A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers is not just a picture, it’s a piece of Chinese history and culture. It shows how people lived and what the land looked like hundreds of years ago. Today, this painting is a great example of Chinese art and is enjoyed by visitors from all over the world. 1．Which dynasty was Wang Ximeng from? 2．How wide is this scroll? 3．What did Wang Ximeng use to make the landscape in the painting look so real? 4．Is A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers a great painting? 5．Why is A Thousand Li of Mountains and Rivers important to us? Task 2 6.After seeing the painting, share your feelings with a friend (No more than 30 words. ). 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容回答问题，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Shadow puppetry (皮影戏) is a traditional art in China with a history of over 2,000 years. During a show, the puppets are moved by puppeteers behind a screen, and light throws (投射) their shadows on the screen to tell stories. Now, a new kind of shadow puppet show is on in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province. This show is different because it uses 4D technology (技术) and other technologies to make people feel like they are part of the story. “It’s a great watching experience. I didn’t know shadow puppet shows could be enjoyed in such a special way,” a young woman said after seeing the show. Getting ideas from 4D movies, Liu Chaokan, who comes from a family of shadow puppet artists, came up with the idea of a 4D shadow puppet show and has been making preparations (准备工作) for the show for nearly four years. He is the sixth-generation inheritor (第六代继承人) of shadow puppetry in his family, and he looks forward to making this old art keep going. Liu’s 4D show makes shadow puppetry art exciting in new ways. It shows that old art still can catch people’s eyes today when meeting with new ideas. 1．Who moves the puppets behind a screen? 2．What is special about the new shadow puppet show? 3．How long did Mr. Liu prepare for the new show? 4．Why does Liu do the 4D show? 5．Do you like shadow puppetry? Why or why not? Task 2 6.You talk to Liu Chaokan after the show (No more than 30 words. ). Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) The art of Chinese cloisonné (景泰蓝) Cloisonné is a traditional Chinese craft known for its vibrant colors and detailed designs. It originated during the Yuan Dynasty but flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The name“cloisonné” comes from the French word for “partition”, referring to the technique of dividing the surface into different sections using thin copper strips. Making cloisonné is a difficult process that needs a lot of skills. First, a copper base is shaped into the form of a vase or a plate. Then, thin copper strips are glued onto the surface to outline the design. These strips act as partitions to hold different colours of enamel (搪瓷). Enamel paste is put into each section and fired in a kiln (窑) at high temperatures. This process is repeated many times to build up layers of enamel, giving the piece a rich and shiny look. Cloisonné designs often include traditional Chinese symbols, such as dragons, phoenixes, and flowers. Each piece shows the artist’s skill and patience. The art form represents wealth and high artistic value in Chinese culture. Today, cloisonné-making is seen as an important part of China’s cultural heritage. Even with modern challenges, traditional workshops keep making these beautiful works, passing down this ancient craft to future generations. 1．It isn’t easy to make cloisonné, is it? 2．What is the technique of cloisonné? 3．Why are copper strips used in cloisonné? 4．What does the art form of cloisonné represent in Chinese culture? 5．Would you like to learn this traditional skill? Why or why not? Task 2 6.You visit a cloisonné workshop (No more than 30 words. ). 进阶拓展训练5篇 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 As visitors from other countries, you may see something special at places like parks and streets when you visit China. They are paintings made of hot, liquid (液体) brown sugar. These paintings are called sugar paintings. They are not only beautiful to look at but also delicious to eat. With their bright colours and fun shapes, they are very popular, especially with kids. A sugar painting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over 500 years. It started during the Ming dynasty and became even more popular in the Qing dynasty. At first, people used sugar to make small animal shapes for some special activities. Over time, this sugar art puts skills from Chinese shadow puppet (皮影戏) and paper-cutting together to become the sugar painting today. To make a sugar painting, artists use brown or white sugar, a pot, a bronze spoon, a marble slab, a spatula and a wooden stick. First, they melt (融化) the sugar in a pot until it becomes liquid. Then, they use the spoon to draw thin lines with the liquid sugar on the marble. The artist works quickly because the sugar will become hard when it cools. In just a few minutes, they can create a beautiful picture of a bird, fish, dragon, or other shapes. Once the painting is done, the artist uses the spatula to lift it off the marble, adds a wooden stick for holding, and gives it to the buyer. Isn’t this a wonderful traditional art? If you visit China, don’t forget to try a sugar painting! 1．What makes sugar paintings popular? 2．When did people start to make a sugar painting? 3．How many things do artists need to make a sugar painting? 4．Why do artists work quickly when making a sugar painting? 5．Who is this article for? Task 2 6.You ask the artist to make a dragon sugar painting (No more than 30 words. ). 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 My name is Anna, and I’m a junior high student in Grade 8. Among all the subjects I have at school, my favorite one is the art class. We have a great teacher named Mrs. Hilbert. She is a wonderful artist. I love to watch her draw and paint. She usually teaches us how to choose the right colors for our paintings. And she always encourages us to be more creative while drawing or painting. What’s more, she plays good music while we draw and paint. This makes our art class more fun and relaxing. We draw or paint in almost every art class. And we also look at pictures of other great artists. It is interesting to do this, because it helps me to think of things that I want to paint or draw. We often feel very happy for being able to paint interesting pictures. We will have an art show in November this year. Our works will be in one of the libraries in our town. We are inviting people from the community (社区) to our art show. Our parents will go with us. I am working on three paintings now. And I hope I can show one of them in the show. From Mrs. Hilbert, I know that art class is more than just a break from our heavy studies. Art is a good way to communicate (交流) without words. I’m excited for what I have learnt in my junior high. 1．Which is Anna’s favorite class at school? 2．What’s the name of Anna’s art teacher? 3．How does Anna’s art teacher teach them? (写出一点即可) 4．Where will they have an art show? 5．What do you think of the art teacher? Why do you think so? Task 2 6.The art show is held successfully (No more than 30 words. ). An artist wanted to find the most beautiful thing to paint. He said goodbye to his family and started his trip. On his way, he met a child. “I want to paint the most beautiful thing in the world. Do you know what it is?” asked the artist. The child replied, “ Happiness! It makes the life interesting.” The artist travelled on. He met a young girl. She said, “The most beautiful thing is love. It makes the world more beautiful.” Later, the artist met a soldier (士兵). The soldier said, “Peace is the most beautiful thing. Wherever you find peace, you find beauty.” “All the answers are right because people have different experiences. But to me, which is the most beautiful thing?” the artist thought to himself. When he got home, he knew the answer. When he saw his wife (妻子) and children, he saw happiness and love. When he sat on his old chair, his heart was at peace. At last, the artist finished his painting and called it “HOME”. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．What did the artist want to do? 2．Why did the child think happiness is the most beautiful thing? 3．How many people did the artist meet on his way? 4．What did the soldier think was the most beautiful thing? 5．Do you think “HOME” is the most beautiful thing? Why or why not? (不超过15个词) Task 2 6.The three people see the painting “HOME” (No more than 30 words. ). 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you ever seen shadow plays? The shadow play is one of the oldest puppet performances in China. It was a popular folk drama in ancient China and also the ancestor (祖先) of the films in the world. Shadow plays were once a popular form of entertainment, and they were also used for religious (宗教) and instructional purposes. Simple to perform, dramas were played out on screens or walls for thousands of years, and the shadow play is still performed in China today. A simple lamp and a thin screen were all that were needed for a stage. Things like people, animals, furniture, walls and plants were shown on the screen by placing figurines or figures made of cardboard or leather in front of the lamp. The lamp lighted the screen from behind, and people could move little figurines around for theatrical performances. With added music and sound effects, the plays could be quite entertaining if they were well performed. These were ancient dramas or cartoons, and they were even colorized for added entertainment by using colored translucent (半透明的) figurines. The lamp light cast a colored shadow. One can imagine that stone-age people sat next to campfires and watched stories played out on rock walls by shadows cast by using their hands or figurines. It is said that the Mongols in the 13th century liked to watch shadow plays in their camps. They took the entertainment with them, and it became a popular entertainment in the Yuan Empire of the 13th century. Shadow plays were performed in France when French missionaries (传教士) returned from China in 1767 and put on performances in Paris and Marseilles. It is said that this is how the shadow play was introduced to Europe. The plays were popular in France, and they were called “Chinese Shadows” at first. Nowadays, performers use plastics, computer controlled lightning and machinery, and modern paint and dyes to produce bright and colorful shadow figures. They can produce images that are controlled by computers, and these can be used for animation and entertainment effects in plays. It is difficult for shadow puppeteers to compete with modern entertainment technologies for an audience, but some of them are using modern materials and adopting technology to help stage interesting entertainment in China. 1．What were shadow plays used for? 2．How were shadow plays introduced to Europe? 3．What challenge do shadow puppeteers meet? 4．Would you like to watch shadow plays? Why? (At least two reasons) Task 2 5.Foreign tourists watch the modern shadow play (No more than 30 words. ). Face changing, or Bian Lian in Chinese, is an important part of Sichuan Opera. It started about 300 years ago. And it is one of the greatest treasures in traditional Chinese culture. The changing faces show different feelings of actors in a special way. People think face changing has something to do with fighting against dangerous animals. In old times, when people met with dangerous animals, they painted colourful pictures on their faces to scare the animals away. Later, people used this in the shows of Sichuan Opera. And as time went by, it turned into a great form of art. Face changing is one of the most mysterious (神秘的) arts, and only the masters really know how it works. Many people are interested in the secret of face changing. Generally, there are three face changing skills: Mopping (抹脸). The performer mops out the colourful greasepaints (油彩) which are hidden in a certain part of his face to change his facial appearance when necessary. Blowing (吹脸). The performer blows powder (粉) hidden in his hands or a small box on the stage so that it blows back onto his face following his move. Pulling (扯脸). The performer can pull down a mask which has been hidden on the top of his head, changing his face into colours like red, green, blue or black to show happiness, hate, anger or sadness. This skill is so difficult that the performer must move quickly and smoothly to achieve the amazing effect. Face changing is an ever-changing art, and it keeps developing with modern science. By the early 1900s, artists could change up to 3 masks each performance. By the 1990s, artists could change up to 4 masks. And by 2000, the number rose to 8. Nowadays, using silk masks and modern science, artists can change 18 to 20 different masks. 1．When did Bian Lian start? 2．Why did people paint their faces in old times? 3．What can the performer do to show his different feelings when pulling down masks? 4．How can the artists change so many masks nowadays? 5．How many face changing skills are there in the article? 6．Do you want to learn the art Bian Lian? Why? 能力综合实践5篇 阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。 Dear Binbin! How’s it going? Last week in our art lessons, we studied art from all over the world, and we looked at some amazing ink paintings (水墨画) from China. I thought the style looked really cool, so I started watching online videos of Chinese people painting with ink. My favourite Chinese ink paintings are of animals and bugs (小昆虫)! But there is something I find strange. When Chinese artists paint fish, they never paint the water, and when they paint birds, they never paint the sky! I want to know why so many Chinese artists leave so much of the paper empty. I have checked some websites on the Internet, but I couldn’t find a clear answer. Could you please give me an explanation? Then maybe I can try painting Chinese ink paintings myself! We learned a lot about deserts in our geography lessons last week, so l really want to try painting a lizard (蜥蜴)!                                                             Yours,                                                                      Samuel 1．Did Samuel study art from all over the world in his art classes last week? 2．How did Samuel like the style of Chinese ink paintings? 3．What are Samuel’s favourite types of Chinese ink paintings? 4．What does Samuel want to know? 5．Why does Samuel want to paint a lizard? Task 2 6.Binbin replies to Samuel (No more than 30 words. ). 阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。     Street art is spreading (传播) quickly all over the world. You can find it on buildings, sidewalks and street signs from Tokyo to Paris. It is said that the activity began in New York in the 1960s. Young adults would use paint (油漆、颜料) to put their words and other pictures on walls and trains around the city. One well-known street artist is Swoon. She cuts out paper pictures of people and puts them on walls. Swoon didn’t start the career (生涯) as a street artist. She studied art, but as time went on, she got bored with the works in museums and galleries (美术馆). People enjoyed Swoon’s strong and interesting style.     Street artists do their work for a reason. Some of them choose street art because it is closer to common people. Some artists try to express their opinions in their works. Advertising companies also use street art in their advertisements. The New York department store Saks Fifth Avenue used a street artist’s design for its shop windows and shopping bags.     In today’s world, artists can show their pictures to the people all over the world on the Internet. Many people, however, say that seeing a picture on the Internet is never as good as seeing it live. Street art lives with the energy and life of a big city. There it will continue to change and grow. 1．What’s the passage mainly about? 2．Where did the street artists paint at the beginning? 3．What did people think of Swoon’s street art? 4．How did the department store use street art? 5．Do you like seeing a picture on the Internet or seeing it live? Have you ever seen paintings inside a 3-centimeter glass bottle? This is interior painting (内画). There are different schools (派别) of interior painting, and Shandong school is one of them. It’s from Zibo, Shandong and has a history of over 100 years. The artists (艺术家) paint the inside of a bottle, vase or glass ball. The interior painting became a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产) in 2014. Master’s story Li Shaoyue, 30, is an artist of interior painting. Li learned the art for about 20 years. She said that interior painting is much harder than painting on paper. “One needs to plan (计划) before painting lines (线) inside ,” she said. Years of practice and hard work are important, she added. When she learned the art, she wanted to do more. So she did something new. “Drawing the background (背景) on the outside of the bottle and people on the inside makes the painting more three-dimensional (立体的),” Li said. Li also likes to use things and people from today in her art. We can see young girls dressing and looking cool at a fashion show (时装秀) in Li’s works. By ZHANG DONGYUE, 21st Century Teens Answer the following questions: 1．What are interior paintings? 2．When did Li Shaoyue start to learn interior painting? 3．What does she do before painting? 4．How does she make her paintings more three-dimensional? 5．What does she like to use in her works? 阅读下文并回答问题。 While music makes Jay Chou worldwide popular, he becomes much more than a musician. After trying his hand at acting and making movies, Chou turns his focus on the art world. The pop star shows his art collection in his music videos. Chou’s love for art doesn’t come out of the blue (突如其来). According to the pop star, his first contact (接触) with art goes back to a very early time when he was born. Chou’s mother worked as an art teacher,so his childhood was around art. With the growth of age, . Up till now, he has not only showed people lots of music creations, but also organized many art exhibitions.The latest one, “Art Encounters (邂逅) With Jay” was open in Xuhui, Shanghai in October, 2023. Art often makes Chou think deeply, and that’s why the pop singer is so interested in it. One great lesson he learns through art is to keep an open mind. For example, the way of dealing with a scene (场景) is different from an artist to another. And different people often understand a piece of art differently. The true value of an artwork (艺术作品) is not in its price, it’s in the viewer’s feelings and experiences. Chou sees art as the bridge for communicating different views and values. By organizing art exhibitions, he wants to help more people enjoy art. The next time you look at a painting, a poem or a song, pay attention to how it makes you feel. Then ask your friends about their feelings and ideas. In the end, you may understand why Chou and many other people love art, and why we all need some art in our lives. 1．Was “Art Encounters With Jay” open in Shanghai in August, 2023? 2．Why is Chou so interested in art? 3．Please write a sentence in the blank to complete the first paragraph. (within 20 words.) 4．The poem “Quiet Night Thoughts”《静夜思》and the painting “Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival”《清明上河图》 are famous artworks. Choose one from the two works and share the feelings and ideas it gives to you. (about 30 words) 【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】 The power of music No one could say that Katy Perry is an ordinary artist. Her songs are not just about sweet romance and heartbreaks, but usually have bigger and more empowering themes. Take the songs Firework (2010) and Roar (2013) for example, where Perry sings about being our own master and discovering our true value. But actually, these themes are not daring enough, at least not for Perry. Earlier this year, she announced her new album Witness, together with a new idea for pop music. Perry calls her new style “purposeful pop”, meaning pop with a social and political message. It seems that Perry has become tired of simply encouraging people. Now, she wants to educate them politically as well. Part of her inspiration came during the 2016 US presidential election between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton. Perry was a very public supporter of Clinton because Trump was a candidate with a record of disrespectful behavior toward women. The best example of Perry’s purposeful pop is probably the song Chained to the Rhythm, in which Perry criticizes people’s obsession with their own ideas and the fact they are unwilling to think more critically about the world. As the song’s lyrics say, “Aren’t you lonely? Up there in utopia. Where nothing will ever be enough. Happily numb. So comfortable, we’re living in a bubble, bubble. So comfortable, we cannot see the trouble, trouble.” Even though the election is long over and Trump won, Perry’s political message seems to be continuing. But when it comes to the concept of purposeful pop, it is, in fact, something a lot of pop stars have been doing for a while. Beyonce’s 2016 song Formation, for example, deals with various social problems such as the dispute between white policemen and black citizens in the US, hoping to create change through music. “Formation isn’t just about police brutality—it’s about the entirety of the black experience in America in 2016, which includes standards of beauty, disempowerment, culture and the shared parts of our history,” wrote Jenna Wortham in The New York Times. To singers like Perry and Beyonce, songs are not just entertainment, but part of a movement. It may have seemed strange when this concept was first introduced, but it’s on its way to becoming normal. “The truth is, not speaking up in 2017 means you’re part of the problem. It’s no longer OK to be quiet and complacent,” wrote Shannon Carlin on entertainment news website Bustle. 【回答问题】 1．In which songs did Perry sing to become our own master? 2．What did Perry call her new style? 3．Who did Perry support, Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton? 4．Which song of Beyonce reflects social problems? 5．What is Formation about? 2 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 1 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $