Unit 1 Art and artists 单元提升卷1 上海2025-2026学年沪教版（五四制）英语八年级下册

Unit 1 Art and artists 单元提升卷1 2026年8年级下学期英语 （沪教版五四学制2024版上海专用） Part 2 Grammar and Vocabulary (第二部分 语法与词汇) 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。 Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated artists from Mexico. Born in 1907, she had a difficult life, suffering from illness and a serious bus accident as a teenager. __1__ the age of 18, she began to paint while recovering in bed. She used a special easel that allowed her to paint while lying down. Kahlo is best known for her self-portraits, which often include symbols from Mexican folk culture. In her paintings, emotions __2__ into bright colors and dramatic backgrounds. Unlike traditional portraits that aimed for perfect beauty, Kahlo’s works showed real pain and strength. She once said, “I paint my own reality.” During her lifetime, Kahlo __3__ over 140 paintings, many of which focused on her physical and emotional struggles. Her painting “The Two Fridas” shows two versions of herself sitting side by side. One wears a European dress; the other wears traditional Mexican clothing. Their hearts are connected by a single artery. This image is both __4__ and powerful. Why is Kahlo considered a groundbreaking artist? __5__ can ignore her honesty. She didn’t try to hide her suffering. Instead, she turned it into art. She showed that art __6__ be deeply personal and still speak to millions. This required great __7__ and self-awareness. Today, Kahlo’s works are displayed in museums from Mexico City to New York. People __8__ to see them for decades. Her face has become an icon of feminism and resilience. Whether you admire her style or find it too intense, __9__ is no denying that Kahlo opened a new door for artists __10__ want to express their inner truth. 1. A. In B. At C. On 2. A. translate B. are translated C. translated 3. A. has created B. created C. had created 4. A. scary B. peaceful C. disturbing 5. A. Nobody B. Somebody C. Anybody 6. A. must B. need C. could 7. A. creativity B. harmony C. position 8. A. have come B. came C. were coming 9. A. there B. it C. that 10. A. which B. who C. whom 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）。 disappointed instead of vividly sketch instrument The young artist felt 1. ________ when her first exhibition got few visitors. She decided to improve her skills 2. ________ giving up. She began to draw every day, recording scenes so 3. ________ that people could almost feel the wind in the trees. Over time, drawing became her 4. ________ for understanding the world. 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）。 fold ahead come across sculpture polish Before starting a new 5. ________ project, the artist always planned several steps 6. ________. If she happened to 7. ________ a difficult shape, she would study it carefully. Her final step was to 8. ________ the surface until it shone. She never needed to fold the metal, because every line was already perfect. 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 ____________ (paint) on the wall tells a story. 2. ____________ (who) finishes the test first may leave early. 3. The audience watched with great ____________ (expect) as the curtain rose. 4. His ____________ (imagine) drawings often include floating cities. 5. The ____________ (five) chapter of the book describes the artist’s childhood. 6. The dark alley ____________ (fright) the children when they walked past. 7. The sunset over the ocean was truly ____________ (forget). 8. She is skilled in several different art ____________ (medium). 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. The mural is amazing. (改为感叹句) ____________ ____________ the mural is! 2. You have never met such a dedicated artist. (改为反义疑问句) You have never met such a dedicated artist, ____________ ____________? 3. The sculptor prefers stone to metal. (改为同义句) The sculptor prefers stone ____________ ____________ metal. 4. “Are you enjoying the exhibit?” she asked me. (改为宾语从句) She asked me ____________ I ____________ enjoying the exhibit. 5. The gallery will open a new wing next spring. (改为被动语态) A new wing ____________ be ____________ by the gallery next spring. 6. The photographer can capture emotions through lighting. (改为一般疑问句) ____________ the photographer ____________ emotions through lighting? 7. 连词成句：to express, often, using bright colors, feels free, the artist, himself, . __________________________________________________________________ Part 3 Reading Comprehension (第三部分 阅读理解) VI. 阅读理解 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。 Street art was once seen as vandalism (破坏公物), but today it is recognized as a valuable form of artistic expression. Unlike paintings in museums, street art is created in public spaces—on walls, bridges, and sidewalks. One of the most famous street artists is Banksy, whose identity remains unknown. Banksy’s work is known for its strong social messages. He uses stencils (模板) to create images quickly, often showing politicians, police, or everyday people in ironic situations. For example, one of his works shows a young girl letting go of a heart-shaped balloon. This image has become a symbol of lost innocence. Street art forces people to see art in unexpected places. You might find a beautiful mural next to a trash bin. This challenges the idea that art belongs only in galleries. Many cities now protect important street art. Some even organize street art festivals to invite artists from around the world. However, street art still creates debate. Property owners may not want their walls painted without permission. Some people argue that street art destroys public property. Others say it makes cities more lively and interesting. Regardless of opinion, street art has changed the art world. It proves that art can be free, brave, and available to everyone. As Banksy once said, “The art world is a joke. The real art is on the streets.” 1. What is one major difference between street art and gallery art mentioned in the passage? A. Street art is always more colorful. B. Street art is created in public spaces. C. Street art is only about politics. D. Street art uses expensive materials. 2. Why does Banksy use stencils? A. To make his paintings last longer. B. To work quickly and avoid being caught. C. To copy famous paintings. D. To sell his art in galleries. 3. The girl with the heart-shaped balloon has become a symbol of ________. A. hope and future B. lost innocence C. political revolution D. environmental protection 4. What is one argument AGAINST street art mentioned in the passage? A. It is too expensive. B. It destroys public property. C. It is not creative. D. It is only for young people. 5. The word “ironic” in paragraph 2 most likely means ________. A. funny because the opposite of what you expect happens B. very sad and serious C. full of bright colors D. difficult to understand 6. What does Banksy’s quote at the end suggest? A. Art galleries are the best places for art. B. Real art can exist outside traditional settings. C. Street art is a joke. D. Only famous artists matter. 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。 Do you know why some people can draw realistic portraits while others struggle to draw a simple apple? The answer may lie in how they see. When we look at an object, our brain often __1__ what we expect to see, not what is actually there. This is called “symbol drawing.” For example, when asked to draw a chair, most people draw the same basic shape: four legs, a seat, a back. But if you really look at a chair from a certain angle, the legs may appear shorter, the seat may hide the back. To draw __2__, you must draw what you see, not what you know. One way to practice is to draw the empty spaces around an object instead of the object itself. This __3__ your logical brain and lets your visual brain take over. Over time, this becomes natural. Many beginners are __4__ to discover that after a few weeks of this exercise, their drawings look much more __5__. Learning to draw is not about having a special __6__. It is about training your eyes to see like an artist. The famous artist Vincent van Gogh once wrote, “If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be __7__.” 1. A. draws B. ignores C. changes D. copies 2. A. quickly B. realistically C. beautifully D. strangely 3. A. silences B. wakes C. uses D. fixes 4. A. scared B. disappointed C. surprised D. bored 5. A. flat B. dark C. realistic D. simple 6. A. talent B. tool C. teacher D. subject 7. A. louder B. silent C. heard D. silenced C篇 (7选5) (5题，每题2分，共10分) 根据对话内容，从方框中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 students (Mia and Leo) at an art museum. Mia: I love this abstract painting, but I don’t really understand it. Leo: You don’t have to “understand” it in a logical way. 1. ________ Mia: But it’s just a big blue square with some red lines. Leo: 2. ________ What do you feel when you look at it? Mia: Hmm… calm, but also a little excited. Like looking at the ocean. Leo: See? 3. ________ Mia: So abstract art is more about emotion than storytelling? Leo: Exactly. The artist wants you to experience something, not read a story. Mia: 4. ________ I always tried to figure out “what it is.” Leo: 5. ________ Next time, just ask yourself, “How does it make me feel?” A. Look more carefully—there’s a tiny figure in the corner. B. That’s the feeling the artist wanted to share. C. Abstract art is about feelings and energy. D. You’ve been looking at it the wrong way. E. That’s a great question. F. You should only like art if it’s beautiful. G. Try taking a step back and see the whole thing. 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。 Digital art has exploded in popularity over the last decade. Unlike traditional painting or sculpture, digital art is created using software, tablets, and computers. Some people argue that digital art is not “real” art because it lacks physical materials. But many artists and critics disagree. One famous digital artist is Beeple. In 2021, he sold an NFT (a type of digital certificate) of his artwork for $69 million. His work often shows futuristic scenes with strange, humorous details. He created one new piece of art every single day for over 13 years. That’s more than 5,000 artworks. Digital art allows for instant changes. If an artist makes a mistake, they can press “undo.” They can also try thousands of colors in seconds. This speeds up the creative process. However, some say this ease makes the art less valuable. Others argue that value comes from the idea and the skill, not from how hard it was to make. Museums are now collecting digital art. Some even have special screens to show moving digital paintings. Digital art has also made art more accessible. Anyone with a tablet and free software can start creating. This has brought new voices into the art world. 1. What is one reason some people think digital art is not “real” art? ______________________________________________________ 2. How did Beeple become famous in 2021? ______________________________________________________ 3. What is one advantage of digital art mentioned in the passage? ______________________________________________________ 4. How has digital art made the art world more accessible? ______________________________________________________ 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. 这位画家鼓励我们用不同的方式看待世界。 ______________________________________________________ 2. 无论谁欣赏这幅作品，都会感受到其中的痛苦与希望。 ______________________________________________________ 3. 比起完美的比例，我更看重艺术中的真诚和勇气。 ______________________________________________________ 4. 当你在街头偶然发现一幅令人惊叹的壁画时，你会停下脚步。 ______________________________________________________ 5. 这位动画师花了整整三个月才完成了这个短片，但她对每一帧都感到自豪。 ______________________________________________________ VIII. 书信或邮件写作 (10分) 题目：你的学校正在讨论是否应该增加艺术课（美术、音乐等）的课时。请你给校报编辑写一封建议信，表达你的观点。 要求： 1. 明确表达你的观点（赞成或反对）。 2. 给出至少两个理由支持你的观点。 3. 提出合理的建议。 4. 语言流畅，不少于60词。 5. 书信格式正确，开头和结尾已给出。 Dear Editor, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 答案 II. 语法填空 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. B III. 选词填空 A篇：1. disappointed 2. instead of 3. vividly 4. instrument B篇：5. sculpture 6. ahead 7. come across 8. polish IV. 词性转换 1. painting 2. Whoever 3. expectation 4. imaginative 5. fifth 6. frightened 7. unforgettable 8. media V. 句型转换 1. How amazing 2. have you 3. rather than 4. if; was 5. will; opened 6. Can; capture 7. The artist often feels free to express himself using bright colors. VI. 阅读理解 A篇：1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. B B篇：1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. D C篇：1. C 2. G 3. B 4. D 5. E D篇：1. Because it lacks physical materials. 2. He sold an NFT of his artwork for $69 million. 3. It allows for instant changes / mistakes can be undone. 4. Anyone with a tablet and free software can start creating. VII. 中译英 1. The painter encourages us to see the world in different ways. 2. Whoever appreciates this artwork will feel the pain and hope within it. 3. Rather than perfect proportions, I value honesty and courage in art. 4. When you come across an amazing mural on the street, you will stop to look. 5. The animator spent three whole months finishing this short film, but she was proud of every frame. VIII. 书面表达示例 Dear Editor, I strongly support adding more art classes to our timetable. First, art helps reduce stress after long hours of academic study. Drawing or playing music allows students to relax and express themselves. Second, art encourages creativity, which is important for problem-solving in all subjects. I suggest starting with one extra art hour per week and asking students which art forms they prefer. This way, more students will benefit. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $