Unit 1 Art and artists 单元培优练习卷 2025-2026学年沪教版（五四学制）英语八年级下册

Unit 1 Art and artists 单元培优练习卷-2026年8年级下学期英语 (沪教版五四学制2024版上海专用) (满分:100分 考试时间:90分钟) 姓名:_ 班级:_ 学号:_ 得分:_ Part 2 Grammar and Vocabulary (第二部分 语法与词汇) (共40分) II. 语法填空 (10题,每题1分,共10分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last month, our class went on a field trip to the City Art Museum. Our teacher, Mr. Zhang, _1_ us ahead of time to listen carefully to the guide. The museum had a special exhibition of ancient Chinese musical _2_. I was very excited because I had never seen such a collection before. When we entered the hall, a beautiful, _3_ melody caught our attention. A musician was playing a guqin, a seven-stringed instrument. The sound was so _4_ that it made me feel like I was sitting by a quiet mountain stream. Mr. Zhang explained that the guqin has a history of over 3,000 years and _5_ to express the player‘s inner feelings and harmony with nature. During the Ming _6_, the guqin became very popular among scholars. They believed that playing the guqin was a way to develop _7_ and improve one‘s character. Unlike other instruments, the guqin is often played alone. Its music is quiet and requires the listener to pay close attention. _8_ you listen carefully, you might miss the subtle changes in tone. After the performance, we were allowed to try some simple instruments. I chose a small drum, but _9_ chose bells or flutes. We all had a great time. Since that trip, I _10_ a deep interest in traditional Chinese music. I’ve even started taking erhu lessons! 1. A. warned B. expected C. scared 2. A. instruments B. sculptures C. dramas 3. A. peaceful B. scared C. vivid 4. A. noisily B. peaceful C. noisy 5. A. uses B. is used C. was used 6. A. Dynasty B. Position C. Landscape 7. A. someone B. creativity C. nobody 8. A. Unless B. If C. Although 9. A. another B. other C. others 10. A. have developed B. developed C. was developing III. 选词填空 (2篇,每篇4空,共8分) A篇:从下面方框中选择正确的词,并用其适当形式填空 (每空一词,有一项多余)。 scissors vivid ahead scare drama Paper-cutting is a traditional Chinese art that requires only a piece of paper and a pair of 1. _. The artist must plan 2. _ before making the first cut, because any mistake can ruin the whole work. The best paper-cuts are those with 3. _ and lively designs. Although it may 4. _ beginners at first, with practice, anyone can master this beautiful art form. B篇:从下面方框中选择正确的词,并用其适当形式填空 (每空一词,有一项多余)。 completely position sculpture prefer against When creating a sculpture, an artist must carefully consider the _6_ of each part. Some artists _7_ to work with clay rather than stone, as clay is easier to shape. The final goal is always to achieve a sense of harmony between the artwork and its environment. However, the choice of material is not the only important decision. The artist must also think about where the sculpture will be placed. A sculpture that looks perfect in a bright art gallery might seem _8_ different in a quiet garden. The light, the weather, and even the colors of the surrounding buildings can change how people see the artwork. That is why many sculptors spend a long time studying the location before they even begin their work. They want to make sure that their creation will not fight _9_ its surroundings but will become a natural part of them. A truly great sculpture does not just stand alone; it talks to the space around it and makes that space more beautiful. This kind of deep connection is what every serious artist hopes to achieve. IV. 词性转换 (8题,每题1分,共8分)根据句意,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。 1. The artist spoke _ (vivid) about his creative process. 2. _ (who) wants to join the art club is welcome. 3. The _ (expect) of winning the competition made her nervous. 4. He showed great _ (create) in his pottery designs. 5. The _ (two) painting in the gallery is my favorite. 6. She _ (scare) her little brother with a mask. 7. The _ (peace) of the countryside inspired many poets. 8. We need to make a _ (decide) about which artist to study. V. 句型转换 (7题,每题2分,共14分)按要求改写句子,每空一词。 1. This is a very vivid landscape painting. (改为感叹句) _ _ vivid landscape painting this is! 2. You have never seen such beautiful pottery. (改为反义疑问句) You have never seen such beautiful pottery, _ _? 3. The artist prefers pottery to sculpture. (改为同义句) The artist prefers pottery _ _ sculpture. 4. “Will you come to the art exhibition?” she asked me. (改为宾语从句) She asked me _ I _ come to the art exhibition. 5. The master taught the students a new skill. (改为被动语态) The students _ _ a new skill by the master. 6. He came across an old master in the village. (改为一般疑问句) _ he _ across an old master in the village? 7. 连词成句:art, express, can, ourselves, through, we _ Part 3 Reading Comprehension (第三部分 阅读理解) (共40分) VI. 阅读理解 (4篇,共20分) A篇 (6小题,每小题2分,共12分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous artists in history, but during his lifetime, he sold only one painting. Born in the Netherlands in 1853, van Gogh did not start painting until he was in his late twenties. Before that, he tried other jobs, including working as an art dealer and a teacher. Van Gogh‘s early paintings were dark and gloomy, like “The Potato Eaters.” However, when he moved to France, he was influenced by the bright colors of the countryside and other artists. His style changed dramatically. He began using thick brushstrokes and vivid, bright colors. Paintings like “Sunflowers” and “The Starry Night” were created during this period. Unfortunately, van Gogh suffered from mental illness. He often felt scared and lonely. In a famous incident, he cut off part of his own ear. He spent time in mental hospitals but continued to paint. He created over 2,000 artworks in just ten years. Van Gogh died at the age of 37 from a gunshot wound. At the time of his death, he was not famous. But today, his paintings are among the most expensive in the world. “The Starry Night” hangs in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where millions of people come to see it each year. 1. How many paintings did van Gogh sell during his lifetime? A. None. B. One. C. Over 2,000. D. Millions. 2. What caused van Gogh‘s painting style to change? A. Moving to France and seeing bright colors. B. Becoming an art dealer. C. Selling his first painting. D. Cutting off his ear. 3. The word “gloomy” in the second paragraph most likely means _. A. bright and happy B. dark and sad C. large and thick D. cheap and simple 4. Where is “The Starry Night” displayed now? A. In the Netherlands. B. In a mental hospital. C. In the Museum of Modern Art in New York. D. In a private collection. 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Van Gogh started painting when he was a child. B. Van Gogh was very famous during his lifetime. C. Van Gogh created more than 2,000 artworks. D. Van Gogh died at an old age. 6. What can we learn from van Gogh‘s story? A. Artists should only use bright colors. B. Success sometimes comes after death. C. Mental illness helps people paint better. D. Painting is an easy job. B篇 (完形填空) (7题,每题2分,共14分) 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。 Have you ever wondered why some songs get stuck in your head? This phenomenon is called an “earworm.” Almost everyone _1_ earworms from time to time. For some people, a catchy song can repeat in their mind for hours or even days. Scientists have studied what makes a song become an earworm. They found that _2_ songs with simple, repetitive rhythms are more likely to get stuck. These songs often have an unexpected _3_ — a note that goes up when you expect it to go down. This surprise makes your brain pay extra attention. Earworms can happen when you are doing a _4_ task, like walking or washing dishes. Your mind is not fully occupied, so the song fills the space. _5_, earworms are more common when you are tired or stressed. How can you get rid of an earworm? One _6_ is to do a mental puzzle, like a crossword. Another way is to listen to the song all the way through to give your brain “closure.” Some people find that chewing gum helps because it keeps your mouth busy. The most _7_ method? Just accept it and enjoy the music in your head! 1. A. creates B. experiences C. hates D. writes 2. A. loud B. long C. fast D. simple 3. A. jump B. silence C. word D. instrument 4. A. boring B. difficult C. creative D. important 5. A. However B. Therefore C. Also D. Otherwise 6. A. question B. solution C. problem D. song 7. A. expensive B. difficult C. simple D. famous C篇 (7选5) (5题,每题2分,共10分) 根据对话内容,从方框后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,有两项多余。 A conversation between two friends, Amy and Ben, about visiting an art museum. Amy: I‘m so excited about our museum trip this Saturday! Ben: Me too. But to be honest, I’m a little nervous. 1. _ Amy: Don‘t worry! There’s no right or wrong way to look at art. Just enjoy what you see. Ben: But what if I don‘t understand it? What if it’s too abstract? Amy: 2. _ Sometimes art is more about feeling than understanding. Ben: So I should just look at it and see how it makes me feel? Amy: Exactly! Also, read the little label next to each artwork. 3. _ Ben: That‘s a good idea. What if I still don’t like it? Amy: 4. _ Art is subjective. You don‘t have to like everything. Ben: I guess you’re right. How long should we spend on each piece? Amy: As long as you want! Some pieces might catch your eye. 5. _ The most important thing is to have an open mind. Ben: Okay, I feel much better now. Thanks, Amy! A. That‘s completely fine. B. You should take a notebook and write down everything. C. I’m scared that I won‘t know how to appreciate the art. D. It will tell you the artist’s name, the title, and what it‘s made of. E. We must finish looking at every single painting in two hours. F. Others you might just walk past, and that’s okay too. G. You don‘t need to understand everything. D篇 (回答问题) (4题,每题1分,共4分)阅读下面短文,然后根据短文内容回答问题。 A new app called “Art Scanner” is changing the way people experience art in museums. Developed by a team of students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the app allows users to scan a painting with their phone camera and receive detailed information instantly. Unlike traditional audio guides that give the same information to everyone, Art Scanner uses artificial intelligence to personalize the experience. When you scan a painting, the app identifies the objects and figures in the artwork. Then, it asks you what you are most interested in — the artist‘s life, the historical background, the painting techniques, or hidden symbols. Based on your choice, the app provides different information. The app also includes a feature called “Compare.” If you see a landscape painting, you can ask the app to show you other similar landscapes from the same period or by other artists. This helps users see connections between different works of art. The creators of Art Scanner hope to make art more accessible to young people. “Many students feel intimidated by art museums,” said Li Wei, the team leader. “We want to give them a tool that makes art feel less scary and more like a conversation.” 1. Who developed the Art Scanner app? _ 2. How does Art Scanner personalize the experience for each user? _ 3. What can the “Compare” feature do? _ 4. Why do the creators want to make art more accessible to young people? _ Part 4 Writing (第四部分 写作) (共20分) VII. 中译英 (5题,每题2分,共10分)根据中文意思,用英语翻译下列句子。 1. 这幅雕塑完美地展现了人与自然的和谐。 _ 2. 无论谁遇到困难,这位艺术家都愿意提供帮助。 _ 3. 老师警告学生们不要在上课时使用剪刀。 _ 4. 比起戏剧,我更喜欢看风景画,因为它们让我感到宁静。 _ 5. 那位大师花了十年时间才完成了这件陶器作品。 _ VIII. 书信或邮件写作 (10分) 题目:假设你是李华,你的笔友Peter想了解上海的一项传统艺术活动。请你给他写一封电子邮件,介绍“豫园元宵灯会”(Yu Garden Lantern Festival) 这一传统活动。 要求: 1 说明这项活动的时间和地点。 2 描述活动的内容(如赏灯、猜灯谜、看表演等)。 3 谈谈这项活动的文化意义。 4 语言流畅,不少于60词。 5 邮件的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。 Dear Peter, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Yours , Li Hua Unit 1 Art and artists 单元培优练习卷-2026年8年级下学期英语 (沪教版五四学制2024版上海专用) (满分:100分 考试时间:90分钟) II答案及解析: 1. A (动词辨析,考点为情态动词/动词时态) “warned” (警告) 符合老师提前提醒学生认真听的语境。 2. A (名词辨析) “musical instruments” (乐器) 与后文guqin呼应。 3. A (形容词辨析) “peaceful” (宁静的) 描述古琴音乐的意境。 4. B (形容词作表语) “peaceful” (宁静的) 与前文呼应。 5. B (被动语态考点) “is used to do” 表示“被用来做某事”,描述古琴的功能。 6. A (名词辨析) “Dynasty” (朝代),与Unit 1词汇相符。 7. B (名词,考点为不定代词,此处调整为名词) “creativity” (创造力),符合语境。 8. A (连词考点) “Unless” (除非),表示“如果不仔细听,就会错过”。 9. C (不定代词考点) “others” 表示“其他人”,泛指复数。 10. A (现在完成时考点) “Since that trip” 是现在完成时的标志词。 III答案: 1. scissors 2. ahead 3. vivid 4. scare 5. sculpture 6. position 7. prefer 8. completely 9. against IV答案: 1. vividly 2. Whoever 3. expectation 4. creativity 5. second 6. scared 7. peacefulness 8. decision V答案: 1. What a,2. have you,3. rather than,4. if/whether, would,5. were taught,6. Did, come 7. We can express ourselves through art. (或 Through art, we can express ourselves.) A答案: 1. B (细节理解题:第一段明确提到“sold only one painting”) 2. A (细节理解题:第二段提到搬到法国后受明亮色彩影响) 3. B (词义猜测题:与dark并列,且与后来bright colors形成对比) 4. C (细节理解题:最后一段提到) 5. C (细节判断题:倒数第二段提到“over 2,000 artworks”) 6. B (主旨大意题:生前不成功,死后成名) B答案: 1. B (几乎每个人都“经历过”耳虫现象) 2. D (简单、重复节奏的歌曲更容易成为耳虫) 3. A (这些歌曲通常有意想不到的“跳跃”,即音调变化) 4. A (做“无聊”的任务时更容易出现耳虫) 5. C (“此外”,耳虫在疲劳或压力大时更常见) 6. B (摆脱耳虫的“解决方法”) 7. C (最简单的方法:接受它) C答案: 1. C (Ben表达担心不会欣赏艺术) 2. G (Amy安慰他不需要理解一切) 3. D (建议阅读标签,会提供作品信息) 4. A (如果不喜欢也没关系) 5. F (有些作品吸引你,其他的可能只是路过) D答案: 1. A team of students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 2. It asks users what they are most interested in and provides different information based on their choice. 3. It can show users other similar artworks from the same period or by other artists. 4. Because many students feel intimidated by art museums. VII答案 (参考): 1. This sculpture perfectly shows the harmony between man and nature. 2. Whoever comes across difficulties, this artist is willing to help. 3. The teacher warned the students not to use scissors in class. 4. I prefer landscape paintings to dramas because they make me feel peaceful. 5. It took the master ten years to complete this piece of pottery. 写作范文: Dear Peter, I‘m happy to tell you about the Yu Garden Lantern Festival, a wonderful traditional art event in Shanghai. It is held every year during the Spring Festival at Yu Garden. The garden is filled with thousands of colorful lanterns in different shapes — animals, flowers, and characters from Chinese stories. People can guess riddles written on the lanterns, which is both fun and challenging. There are also traditional performances like dragon dances and puppet shows. In my opinion, this festival is more than just a beautiful display. It brings families together and keeps our cultural traditions alive. The bright lights also symbolize hope and happiness for the new year. I hope you can come and experience it yourself one day! Yours , Li Hua 1 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $