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第一部分 教材主题语篇练
八年级(上) Units 5~6
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Ⅰ. 完形填空
1.dream of ______
2.look up at ________
3.model rocket __________
4.in his free time ________________
梦想
抬头看
火箭模型
在他空闲的时候
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Alex had dreamed of becoming an astronaut when he was a child.
His room was full of pictures of rocket ships and he spent his nights
looking up at the . .1. ., imagining himself flying to them one day.
Yet, . .2. . he grew older, people around him began to doubt his
dream. They told him that becoming an astronaut was . .3. . for a boy
from a small town. But Alex didn't . .4. . his mind, for he believed in the
power of dreams.
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He worked hard at his studies, . .5. . in math and science. He read
every book about space he could find and built model rockets in his free
time. His mind was strong and he spent days and nights . .6. . for his
dream.
When he reached high school, an astronaut was invited to give a
talk. Alex caught the chance to speak with him and learn more about the
ways to become an astronaut. The astronaut was moved by Alex's energy
and gave him . .7. . on what it would take to reach the stars.
With this newfound knowledge, Alex set his eyes on a top university
to study aerospace (航空航天) engineering. He knew it wouldn't be easy,
but he was . .8. . to face every challenge. Years . .9. ., Alex's hard work
paid off. He graduated with honors and was accepted into an astronaut
training program.
. .10. . a strong heart and a mind focused on learning, he reached for
the stars and even touched them.#6
1.( ) A. flowers B. trees C. lakes D. stars
2.( ) A. unless B. as C. though D. if
3.( ) A. interesting B. convenient C. impossible D. normal
4.( ) A. continue B. realize C. praise D. change
5.( ) A. especially B. really C. finally D. slowly
6.( ) A. preparing B. paying C. looking D. waiting
7.( ) A. love B. advice C. medicine D. room
8.( ) A. afraid B. ready C. crazy D. responsible
9.( ) A. ran B. passed C. began D. won
10.( ) A. At B. About C. With D. Of
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Ⅱ. 选择型阅读理解
1.traditional art form ______________
2.date back to ________
3.knock on ____
4.performance(n.) ______
传统艺术形式
追溯到
敲
表演
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Pingshu, or storytelling, a traditional Chinese art form,
has been popular mostly in northern China. It has a long history which
could date back to the Qing Dynasty. Performers usually tell stories in
teahouses or small theaters, drawing the attention of the audience (观众)
with their voices and gestures (手势) and producing very clear pictures in
their mind.#1
To master Pingshu, artists need to spend several years training. Most
learn by studying under experienced performers. As one famous artist,
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Yuan Kuocheng, said, Pingshu is “both mental and physical work”.
Performers must memorize long stories and add their own explanations to
make the stories more interesting. They also need to understand the
deeper meanings of the stories and share their thoughts with the audience.
During performances, artists stand behind a table. They use tools like
a folding fan and a wooden block called Xingmu. The fan helps act out
scenes (场景), such as “drawing a sword (拔剑)”. The Xingmu is
knocked on the table to mark the start of the story or to highlight
exciting moments.
Modern technology has brought new chances to Pingshu. While
young people today prefer online entertainment (娱乐), technology allows
artists to record their performances. These recordings can be shared
widely, helping more people discover Pingshu. The development of
modern technology also protects this art for future generations (代).
Normally, those who listen to Pingshu stories belong to older
generations. While most young people spend hours online, a small
number still find value in Pingshu, drawn by the cultural richness and
storytelling traditions in it.
In a word, Pingshu is not just entertainment—it carries Chinese
culture and wisdom. Through stories, performers connect the past with the
present, offering the audience both fun and life lessons.#6
1.Where did Pingshu performers usually tell stories? ___
A. In hotels. B. In small theaters.
C. On the streets. D. In schools.
2.What can we infer from the second paragraph? ___
A. Pingshu artists can master the skill within a few months.
B. Performers don't share their personal views during shows.
C. Memorizing stories is less important than physical gestures.
D. It takes time and guidance from experienced performers to learn
Pingshu.
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3. What tools are needed during a Pingshu performance? ___
①A folding fan. ②A chair. ③A wooden block. ④A table.
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④
4. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? ___
A. Modern technology helps to spread Pingshu.
B. Many young people don't like listening to Pingshu.
C. More and more foreigners are learning this art form.
D. It's our duty to prevent Pingshu from disappearing and find out its
value.
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5. In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the
text? ___
A. Sports. B. Health. C. Culture. D. Nature.
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