Unit 8 Once upon a Time Section B 分层作业- 2025-2026学年人教版英语七年级下册

Unit 8 Once upon a Time Section B 分层作业 第一部分：基础巩固 I. 核心词汇填空（根据句意和首字母或中文提示） 1. The brave knight fought the dragon to r______ the princess from the castle. 2. In many fairy tales, characters often face d______ challenges before they succeed. 3. The magic s______ could grant three wishes to whoever found it. 4. The clever boy used his w______ to solve the king's difficult riddles. 5. The evil queen was very j______ of Snow White's beauty. 6. After many adventures, they finally found the hidden t______. 7. The little mermaid made a great s______ to become human. 8. In the end, the main characters learned a valuable l______ from their experiences. II. 语法选择 ( ) 9. — What ______ the prince do to find Cinderella? — He used the glass slipper to find her. A. do B. does C. did D. are ( ) 10. — How ______ the fairy tale end? — They lived happily ever after. A. do B. does C. did D. are ( ) 11. — ______ did the story take place? — In a magical kingdom far away. A. What B. When C. Where D. How ( ) 12. — The hero ______ many obstacles before reaching his goal. — Yes, it was a difficult journey. A. faces B. faced C. facing D. face ( ) 13. — ______ beautiful the princess was in her wedding dress! — Yes, she looked like a dream. A. What B. What a C. How D. How a III. 句子翻译（每空一词） 14. 主人公必须克服许多困难才能实现目标。 The main character had to ______ many difficulties to ______ his goal. 15. 这个故事的寓意是什么？ What's the ______ ______ this story? 16. 魔法森林里住着许多神奇的生物。 Many magical creatures ______ ______ the enchanted forest. 17. 他们从此过上了幸福的生活。 They lived ______ ______ ______. 18. 那个贫穷的女孩的善良最终得到了回报。 The poor girl's kindness was finally ______. 第二部分：能力提升 IV. 用所给词的适当形式填空 19. Long ago, there ______ (live) a wise king who ruled the kingdom fairly. 20. The little girl ______ (wander) into the forest and ______ (meet) a talking rabbit. 21. — What ______ the witch ______ (do) to the princess? — She cast a spell that made her sleep for 100 years. 22. The brave young man ______ (decide) to go on a quest to find the magical flower. 23. All the villagers ______ (celebrate) when the dragon was defeated. 24. The kind actions of the main character ______ (teach) us about the importance of helping others. 25. After many years, the old king finally ______ (find) his long-lost daughter. V. 句型转换（每空一词） 26. The prince searched for the princess throughout the kingdom. (改为一般疑问句) ______ the prince ______ for the princess throughout the kingdom? 27. The story taught children about kindness and courage. (对画线部分提问) ______ ______ the story teach children? 28. They defeated the evil sorcerer with the help of magical creatures. (改为否定句) They ______ ______ the evil sorcerer with the help of magical creatures. 29. The fairy granted three wishes to the woodcutter. (对画线部分提问) ______ ______ wishes did the fairy grant to the woodcutter? 30. The story took place in a magical kingdom hundreds of years ago. (对画线部分提问) ______ and ______ did the story take place? 31. The characters learned important lessons from their adventures. (对画线部分提问) ______ ______ the characters learn from their adventures? 第三部分：阅读素养提升 VI. 完形填空 Fairy tales from around the world often share similar themes, even though they come from different cultures. One common theme is the "hero's journey," where an ordinary person goes on an adventure, faces challenges, and returns home changed. In many European tales, the hero is often the youngest child or someone who seems unlikely to succeed. For example, in "Jack and the Beanstalk," Jack is just a poor boy, but he becomes brave enough to climb the beanstalk and defeat the giant. This teaches us that 32. ______ can come from unexpected places. Another common theme is the importance of kindness. Characters who are kind to others, even when they don't have to be, are often rewarded. In "Beauty and the Beast," Beauty's kindness to the Beast breaks the spell. In "The Frog Prince," the princess's kindness (even though reluctant at first) transforms the frog into a prince. Magic is also a key element in many fairy tales. Magical objects like magic wands, talking mirrors, or enchanted apples move the plot forward. These magical elements make the stories more exciting and help explain things that can't happen in real life. Interestingly, many modern stories still use these fairy tale elements. Movies, books, and TV shows often have characters who go on journeys, face challenges, and learn important lessons. The structure of beginning with "Once upon a time" and ending with "happily ever after" has become a storytelling pattern that people recognize and enjoy. When we read fairy tales today, we can still learn from them. They remind us to be brave when facing challenges, to be kind even when it's difficult, and to believe that good can triumph over evil. These timeless lessons are why fairy tales continue to be told and retold, generation after 33. ______. ( ) 32. A. courage B. money C. magic D. beauty ( ) 33. A. child B. year C. story D. generation VII. 任务型阅读 阅读下面的童话故事对比分析，完成练习 Comparing Fairy Tale Elements Similar Beginnings and Endings: Most fairy tales start with "Once upon a time" or a similar phrase. This immediately tells readers that they're entering a fictional world where anything can happen. The endings are also similar - "happily ever after" or a variation of it. This gives readers a sense of closure and satisfaction. Common Character Types: 1. The Hero/Heroine: Often young, kind, and facing unfair circumstances (Cinderella, Snow White). 2. The Villain: Usually jealous, greedy, or power-hungry (the evil queen, the wicked stepmother). 3. The Magical Helper: Provides assistance through magic (fairy godmother, talking animals). 4. The Royalty: Kings, queens, princes, and princesses are common characters. Recurring Plot Elements: - A challenge or quest that must be completed - Magical transformations (frog to prince, beast to human) - Tests of character (kindness, honesty, bravery) - The triumph of good over evil Common Settings: - Castles and palaces - Deep, dark forests - Small villages or cottages - Magical kingdoms Cultural Variations: While European fairy tales are most familiar in the West, every culture has its own traditional stories. For example: - Chinese stories often feature dragons, which are usually wise and benevolent, unlike the dangerous dragons in European tales. - African folk tales frequently feature animals as main characters who teach lessons about community and wisdom. - Native American stories often explain natural phenomena and teach respect for nature. Modern Adaptations: Today, many fairy tales are retold with modern twists. Characters might have more depth, endings might be less predictable, and traditional gender roles might be challenged. These adaptations keep the stories relevant for new generations while preserving their core messages. (A) 根据分析内容，选择正确答案 ( ) 34. How do most fairy tales begin? A. With a song B. With "Once upon a time" C. With a question D. With character introductions ( ) 35. What type of character is a fairy godmother? A. The villain B. The magical helper C. The royalty D. The hero ( ) 36. How are dragons typically portrayed in Chinese stories compared to European tales? A. More dangerous B. More foolish C. More wise and benevolent D. More greedy ( ) 37. What do African folk tales often feature as main characters? A. Royal families B. Magical creatures C. Talking objects D. Animals ( ) 38. Why are modern adaptations of fairy tales created? A. To make them shorter B. To keep them relevant for new generations C. To remove all magic elements D. To make them more frightening (B) 根据分析内容，回答问题 39. What is one common ending phrase for fairy tales? ______ 40. What are two common settings for fairy tales? ______ 41. What do Native American stories often teach? ______ 【参考答案】 第一部分：基础巩固 1. rescue 2. difficult 3. spell 4. wisdom 5. jealous 6. treasure 7. sacrifice 8. lesson 9. C 10. C 11. C 12. B 13. C 14. overcome, achieve/reach 15. moral of 16. lived in 17. happily ever after 18. rewarded 第二部分：能力提升 19. lived 20. wandered, met 21. did, do 22. decided 23. celebrated 24. teach 25. found 26. Did, search 27. What did 28. didn't defeat 29. How many 30. Where, when 31. What did 第三部分：阅读素养提升 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. B 36. C 37. D 38. B 39. "Happily ever after." 40. Castles and palaces; Deep, dark forests; Small villages or cottages; Magical kingdoms. (任选其二) 41. Respect for nature. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $