Unit 4 Arts and Heritage学情自测 2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语下册

Unit 4 Arts and Heritage学情自测 沪教版英语八年级下册 一、单词拼写（每空1分，共10分） 1.This painting is one of the greatest m________ in Chinese art history. 2.Many old cultural ________ (遗产) need our protection and inheritance. 3.The artist is a true m________ of traditional paper-cutting art. 4.These ancient buildings have a history of several d________. 5.The museum will ________ (展出) hundreds of traditional artworks next month. 6.We should ________ (致力于) ourselves to protecting traditional Chinese arts. 7.The ________ (原始的) version of the painting is kept in a national museum. 8.This precious cultural treasure is ________ (无价的) to our nation. 9.Local people try their best to ________ (保存) the ancient caves and wall paintings. 10.Art can make people feel a________ with nature and life. 二、短语填空（每空1分，共10分） 用方框中短语的适当形式填空，每短语仅用一次。 go one’s separate ways, at one with nature, be devoted to, make up one’s mind, pass on, put on display, cultural heritage, be famous for, protect...from, come out 1.Dunhuang is a famous city that ________ its amazing Buddhist art and wall paintings. 2.After finishing the volunteer activity, all volunteers ________ happily. 3.The old artist ________ teaching young students traditional crafts all his life. 4.I have ________ to learn more about Chinese traditional cultural heritage. 5.We must take action to ________ our traditional arts ________ being damaged. 6.Many ancient artworks are ________ in the city museum every year. 7.It’s our duty to inherit and ________ traditional art culture from generation to generation. 8.Walking in the mountains makes people feel ________. 9.Many teenagers start to pay attention to protecting our precious ________. 10.A new book about Chinese traditional arts will ________ next week. 三、单项选择（每题1分，共15分） ( )1.This work is ________ the best traditional artworks in our country. A. between B. among C. in D. during ( )2.The old craftsman has devoted all his time ________ traditional paper-cutting skills. A. learn B. learning C. to learn D. to learning ( )3.—Is this painting valuable? —No, it’s just a broken copy and totally ________. A. invaluable B. priceless C. valueless D. useful ( )4.He made up his mind ________ a volunteer to protect cultural heritage. A. become B. to become C. becoming D. became ( )5.Many experts think the ancient mural is one of the greatest ________ in art history. A. masterpiece B. masterpieces C. artist D. artists ( )6.We should protect our cultural heritage ________ it will not disappear in modern life. A. so that B. in order to C. because D. though ( )7.________ difficulties we meet, we will keep protecting traditional arts. A. Whenever B. Whatever C. However D. Wherever ( )8.The traditional craft ________ for hundreds of years and it is still popular today. A. passes on B. passed on C. has been passed on D. will pass on ( )9.The museum limits the number of visitors ________ protect the ancient artworks. A. in order that B. so as to C. such that D. as a result ( )10.After the party, my friends and I ________ and went home respectively. A. went our separate ways B. made up our minds C. were at one with nature D. put on display ( )11.The original painting is kept safely, and many ________ are shown to the public. A. copies B. details C. dynasties D. exhibitions ( )12.She is a young artist ________ works show strong traditional Chinese style. A. who B. which C. whose D. that ( )13.More schools start art lessons ________ students can know more about traditional heritage. A. although B. until C. so that D. unless ( )14.The local government has taken many measures to ________ the ancient caves. A. produce B. preserve C. prevent D. protect from ( )15.—Why do you love traditional Chinese art? —Because it carries our history and makes us ________ our culture. A. proud of B. strict with C. ready for D. famous for 四、句型转换（每空1分，共10分） 1.This artwork is very precious. (改为同义句) This artwork is ________. 2.The old artist devotes his life to traditional craft teaching.（改为被动句） His life ________ ________ to traditional craft teaching by the old artist. 3.We should protect cultural heritage. It is our duty.（合并为一句） It is our duty ________ ________ cultural heritage. 4.Many great artworks are on display in the museum.（改为同义句） Many great artworks are ________ ________ in the museum. 5.Whatever problems we face, we will stick to inheriting traditional arts.（改为同义句） ________ ________ ________ problems we face, we will stick to inheriting traditional arts. 五、完形填空（每题1分，共10分） Chinese cultural heritage is the treasure passed down by our ancestors. It includes traditional paintings, paper-cutting, ancient buildings and many other forms of art. These old arts are not just old things, 1.______ they carry our history and spirit. In ancient dynasties, countless craftsmen and artists 2.______ their time and energy to creating wonderful artworks. The famous painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains is one of the greatest 3.______ in Chinese art history. It shows the beautiful natural scenery and makes people feel 4.______ with nature. However, many traditional arts are facing 5.______ now. With the development of modern society, fewer young people are willing to learn old crafts. Some ancient artworks are even 6.______ by natural disasters and human activities. Luckily, more people have realized the 7.______ of protecting cultural heritage. Museums often 8.______ traditional artworks to the public. Schools open art courses to teach students about traditional culture. Many young people have 9.______ their minds to inherit these precious arts. They learn skills from old craftsmen and spread traditional art culture online. Protecting cultural heritage is not an easy task. It needs the effort of every person. 10.______ we meet, we should never give up protecting our traditional arts. Only in this way can our cultural heritage pass on from generation to generation. ( )1.A. and B. but C. so D. or ( )2.A. devoted B. spent C. took D. cost ( )3.A. masters B. masterpieces C. exhibitions D. dynasties ( )4.A. angry B. strict C. at one D. familiar ( )5.A. difficulties B. secrets C. chances D. achievements ( )6.A. protected B. preserved C. damaged D. displayed ( )7.A. importance B. difference C. difficulty D. surprise ( )8.A. put on display B. go separate ways C. make up minds D. agree with ( )9.A. made B. changed C. lost D. kept ( )10.A. However B. Whatever C. Whenever D. Wherever 六、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分） A Paper-cutting is one of the most famous traditional Chinese arts with a history of more than 1,500 years. It is a kind of folk art created by hand. People use simple scissors or knives to cut different patterns on red paper. The patterns usually stand for good luck, happiness and peace. In the past, paper-cutting was popular among ordinary people. During Spring Festival, weddings and other festivals, people would paste colorful paper-cuts on windows and doors to celebrate happy days. Most paper-cutting artists were local elderly people. They devoted their whole lives to this traditional craft. However, like many other traditional arts, paper-cutting is facing challenges now. Modern young people prefer modern entertainment and few want to learn this old skill. Many excellent paper-cutting skills are in danger of disappearing. To save this precious cultural heritage, many places have taken action. Paper-cutting lessons are opened in primary and middle schools. Old craftsmen are invited to teach students hand in hand. Also, many paper-cutting works are put on display in museums and art exhibitions. More and more young people begin to love and learn this traditional art. ( )1.How long is the history of Chinese paper-cutting? A. Over 1000 years. B. Over 1500 years. C. Less than 1000 years. D. About 500 years. ( )2.What do paper-cutting patterns usually stand for? A. Wealth and power. B. Good luck and happiness. C. Hard work and courage. D. Friendship and family love. ( )3.Why is paper-cutting facing challenges now? A. It is too expensive to learn. B. There are no excellent artists. C. Few young people want to learn it. D. It is not popular in festivals. ( )4.What action do schools take to protect paper-cutting art? A. Build more museums. B. Invite artists to give shows. C. Open paper-cutting lessons. D. Sell paper-cutting works. ( )5.What is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Festivals B. A Precious Folk Art — Paper-cutting C. How to Make Paper-cuts D. Challenges of Modern Arts B Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes is one of the most valuable cultural heritage sites in China. It is famous for its large number of ancient wall paintings and sculptures. These artworks were created over thousands of years, covering different ancient dynasties. They show the art styles, lifestyles and religious culture of ancient Chinese people. The Mogao Grottoes used to be seriously damaged. Wind, sand and rain harmed the wall paintings. Some visitors’ bad behaviors also caused damage to the ancient artworks. To protect the grottoes, the local government made strict rules. It limits the number of visitors every day, controls the temperature and humidity inside the caves, and makes digital copies of all wall paintings. Nowadays, the protection work has achieved great success. The digital copies allow people all over the world to enjoy the amazing artworks without visiting the site directly. More experts and volunteers are devoted to studying and protecting this precious heritage. It is our common responsibility to protect Dunhuang art and pass it on to future generations. ( )6.What is Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes famous for? A. Modern buildings. B. Ancient wall paintings and sculptures. C. Traditional paper-cuts. D. Famous paintings of mountains. ( )7.Which of the following is NOT the reason for the damage of the grottoes? A. Wind and sand. B. Rainwater. C. Visitor’s bad behaviors. D. Digital copying. ( )8.What rule does the local government make to protect the grottoes? A. Stop all visitors from visiting. B. Control the environment inside caves. C. Sell all ancient artworks. D. Change the styles of paintings. ( )9.What can we know about the digital copies? A. They damage the original paintings. B. They help people enjoy the artworks online. C. They replace the original artworks. D. They are useless for heritage protection. ( )10.What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To introduce Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes and its protection. B. To tell people the history of ancient dynasties. C. To encourage people to visit the grottoes. D. To show different kinds of Chinese heritage. 七、书面表达（20分） 假如你是李华，你的外国笔友Tom对中国传统文化很感兴趣，他想了解你最喜欢的中国传统艺术。请你根据以下提示，给他写一封英文邮件，介绍你最喜欢的传统艺术。 提示： 1.你最喜欢的传统艺术（如剪纸、国画、书法等）； 2.该艺术的特点和历史； 3.你喜欢它的原因及你的传承态度。 要求： 1.词数80-100； 2.语句通顺，语法正确，逻辑清晰； 3.不得出现真实校名、人名。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 一、单词拼写 1.masterpieces 2. heritage 3. master 4. dynasties 5.display 6. devote 7. original 8. invaluable 9.preserve 10. at one 二、短语填空 1.is famous for 2. went our separate ways 3. is devoted to 4.made up my mind 5. protect; from 6. put on display 7.pass on 8. at one with nature 9. cultural heritage 10.come out 三、单项选择 1-5: BDCBB 6-10: ABCBA 11-15: ACCBA 四、句型转换 1.priceless / invaluable 2.is devoted 3.to protect 4.on show / put on display 5.No matter what 五、完形填空 1-5: BABCA 6-10: CAAAB 六、阅读理解 A篇1-5: BBCCB B篇6-10: BDBBA 七、书面表达（参考范文） Dear Tom, I’m glad you are interested in Chinese traditional art. My favorite traditional art is paper-cutting. It is a famous folk art with a history of over 1,500 years. People cut beautiful patterns on red paper with scissors. The patterns stand for good luck and happiness. I love it because it is simple but beautiful. It carries our traditional culture. I decide to learn it well. I hope I can pass on this precious cultural heritage to more people. Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $