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八年级下册英语同步练习Unit 11 l5 Theme Reading
一、重点短语翻译
1. 舞狮___________________________________
2. 在特殊场合____________________________
3. 依靠;依赖____________________________
4. 把…… 运送到……_____________________
5. 谋生__________________________________
6. 传承家族传统___________________________
7. 充满___________________________________
8. 放松心情________________________________
二、词形适当形式填空
1. Many traders ________ (transport) goods to the west long ago.
2. We should learn ________ (wise) when we read about culture.
3. It’s important for young people ________ (pass) down our traditions.
4. They enjoy ________ (free) their minds by watching Beijing Opera.
三、单项选择
1. People perform lion dances ________ the Spring Festival.
A. at special events B. in class C. on the playground
2. Traders in old times ________ camels to carry goods.
A. rely on B. relied on C. relying on
3. The bottle is ________ orange juice. It tastes good.
A. full of B. lot of C. little of
4. For him, trading was not only for ________ but also for passing down tradition.
A. making a living B. making friends C. making plans
5. I know ________ qipao is a symbol of Chinese culture.
A. that B. what C. who
四、阅读理解
The Silk Road is a famous ancient trade route in China. It started from Chang’an, now Xi’an. Thousands of years ago, many traders traveled along this road. They sold silk, tea, china and other goods to the Middle East and Europe.At the same time, they brought back food, culture and new ideas to China.
The Silk Road connected China with the world. It was not only a road for trade, but also a bridge for culture.One group of traders was from Shanxi. They relied on camels and horses to transport goods to the northwest. For them, trading was not just for making a living. It was more about passing down the family tradition.
Today, the Silk Road is still famous. Many people visit old places along it. It helps us understand history and culture better. We are proud of this great road and will pass down its spirit.
1. Where did the Silk Road start?
A. Beijing B. Chang’an C. Shanghai D. Guangzhou
2. What did traders sell to other countries?
A. Computers B. Silk and tea C. Cars D. Phones
3. What did the Shanxi traders rely on to carry goods?
A. Buses B. Trains C. Camels and horses D. Planes
4. For the old traders, what was more important?
A.Making money B. Passing down tradition
C. Selling goods D. Making friends
5. Why is the Silk Road famous today?
A.It helps us know history and culture.
B. It is a very long road.
C. We can sell things on it.
D. We can ride camels on it.
五、任务型阅读
Qipao is a kind of traditional Chinese dress for women. It has a long history. The Manchu women first wore qipao in the Qing Dynasty. In the 1920s, it became popular in Shanghai and soon around China.Now qipao is not only clothes but also a symbol of Chinese culture.
Many women wear qipao at special events, like weddings, festivals and important parties. It looks beautiful and elegant.Qipao has many beautiful styles. Some have lovely flowers or animals on them. It shows the beauty of Chinese art.
Many foreigners love qipao very much when they come to China. They take photos in qipao and learn about its culture.Reading about qipao can help us know more about our culture. We should be proud of it and tell the world about this fantastic tradition.
Answer the following questions.
1. Is qipao a traditional Chinese dress for women?
_____________________________________________________
2. Who first wore qipao in the Qing Dynasty?
_____________________________________________________
3. When did qipao become popular in Shanghai?
_____________________________________________________
4. Where do women often wear qipao?
_____________________________________________________
5. What do you think of qipao?
_____________________________________________________
参考答案
一、重点短语翻译
1. perform lion dances
2. at special events
3. rely on
4. transport ... to ...
5. make a living
6. pass down the family tradition
7. be filled with / be full of
8. free one’s mind
二、词形填空
1.transported
2.wisely
3.to pass
4.freeing
三、单项选择
1.A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.A
四、阅读理解
1.B 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.A
五、任务型阅读
1. Yes, it is.
2. The Manchu women.
3. In the 1920s.
4. At special events (like weddings, festivals and important parties).
5. It’s beautiful /elegant/fantastic /a symbol of Chinese culture.(合理即可)
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