Unit 4 Hands-on fun 课时同步练习 2026-2027学年译林版英语八年级上册

**基本信息** 分层梯度清晰，从基础词汇到综合语篇，融合文化意识与语言能力，适配新授课巩固需求。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |基础层|核心词汇（如glue, tape）、基础语法（单复数、时态）|直接考查单词拼写与词形变化，夯实语言能力基础| |进阶层|短语辨析（put together）、语法规则（非谓语、比较级）|结合语境设计单选和语法填空，提升思维品质| |综合层|传统文化（蓝印花布、蜡染）、DIY主题语篇|通过阅读和任务型阅读融合文化意识，培养跨文化理解与综合应用能力|

Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第1课时　Welcome to the unit 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. — Do you have any  　 　(胶水)? I want to use it right now.　— Yes, I do. Here you are.  2. I  　 　(用胶带粘贴) my favourite poster on the bedroom wall so I could see it clearly.  3. The  　 　(玫瑰) sweet smell fills the garden, attracting bees and butterflies to their colourful petals.  4. We Chinese eat m 　 　 and get together with our family at the Mid-Autumn Festival.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. The library  　 　(shelf) were filled with colourful books that attracted students during the reading week.  2. She carefully  　 　(fold) the paper into a beautiful crane and put it in a box.  3. I saw an artist  　 　(paint) a lovely picture of the sunset when I walked past the park.  4. The streets were decorated with bright  　 　(lantern) for the festival.  三、 单项选择。 （　　）1. — Keep quiet, Tim! I need  　　　　silence when I’m working.  — Sorry, Dad. I won’t make any noise again. A. complete B. similar C. special D. sudden （　　）2. — How did you make this beautiful scrapbook(剪贴簿)? — I  　　　　all my photos and tickets from the trip.  A. put together B. put away C. put on D. put off （　　）3. In the following cultural works of Nantong, you can make  　　　　by yourself with tools like scissors, glue and paints.  A. Blue Calico B. Banyao Kites C. Xiting Crispy Biscuits D. Sugar Paintings （　　）4. — We’re going to a party for the exchange students this afternoon. —  　　　　And say hello to them for me.  A. You’re welcome. B. Never mind. C. Best wishes. D. That sounds fun. 四、 阅读短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 For thousands of years, bamboo has inspired(鼓舞) artists to create works of art. In the hands of artisans(手艺人), many beautiful things are made 1.  　　 bamboo.  Wuyi Mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage(遗产) Site that is between Fujian and Jiangxi, and bamboo grows 2.  　 　(well) there than anywhere else. Apart from Wuyi Mountain’s tea, the place is also known for 3.  　 　(it) bamboo weaving(编织) tradition. Artisans can make baskets, 4.  　 　(umbrella), and almost anything out of bamboo.   Xie Hongxing, as 5.  　 　 inheritor(传承人) of bamboo weaving art, has been weaving bamboo for over 20 years. He became famous for a mini Tiangong space station made of bamboo. Xie surprised watchers online by using a knife to 6.  　 　(quick) cut bamboo into pieces of the same width. He said it took forty-six days 7.  　 　(finish) his mini space station. He used different species of local bamboo to show the 8.  　 　(beautiful) of the space station. He even spent several hours figuring out 9.  　 　 to weave a small national flag of China.  He hopes more young people 10.  　 　(fall) in love with the art and discover more traditional culture in China.  五、 完形填空。 Are you interested in making new things? Inventions always play an important role in our daily life. They make our life more  　1　 and much easier than before. A university class project helped two young women create a great idea for a difficult problem. Julia and Jessica are students at Harvard University. One day,  　2　 teacher said in class, “I want you to solve a world problem about energy sources. Who can  　3　 this task?”  After hearing that, Julia and Jessica started to feel excited. They wanted to take up that challenge. So they answered, “We decided to accept the difficult task.” Before they  　4　, they had to do some research first. They first studied many different countries with few energy sources.  They found that both adults(成人) and  　5　 in these countries played soccer.  　6　 Julia and Jessica decided to create a new energy source that could have something to do with soccer.  Though they had an idea, it was a bit hard for them to create a soccer ball with a battery(电池). Then they asked their friends for help. They  　7　 with their friends to make a soccer ball with a battery in it. It took them a long time, but it  　8　 turned out to be a big success. They knew the soccer ball was exactly what they wanted. They named their ball the SOCCKET and showed it to the users.  When the players  　9　 the ball, the battery inside caught the energy from the ball’s movement. After  　10　, the players used the energy in the battery to make the smartphones work. It is fantastic that a simple project can make our lives better! Small things always make a big difference.  （　　）1. A. helpful B. colourful C. peaceful D. careful （　　）2. A. your B. her C. their D. our （　　）3. A. discuss B. receive C. start D. finish （　　）4. A. took out B. cut out C. set out D. put out （　　）5. A. tourists B. students C. teachers D. children （　　）6. A. So B. And C. Or D. But （　　）7. A. cleaned B. stayed C. played D. worked （　　）8. A. actually B. easily C. simply D. finally （　　）9. A. broke B. kicked C. lost D. bought （　　）10. A. shows B. parties C. games D. lessons Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第2课时　Reading (1) 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. — How many  　 　(课程) are you going to take at the weekend this term?　— Two.  2. The little girl is a  　 　(天生的) musician and plays the piano wonderfully without much practice.  3. After the festival, colourful decorations could be seen  　 　(到处) in the town.  4. We need to make the party livelier. What about f 　 　 the room with balloons and flowers?  5. — How can we go to the theatre, Bruce? — It’s a long way to go. We’d better take the underground i 　 　 of walking there.  二、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空。 catch one’s eye　on one’s own　possible　luck　surprise 1. My sister made a birthday card  　 　, and it looked even more special than store-bought ones.  2. The beautiful painting on the wall  　 　 as soon as I entered the art room.  3. — It’s  　 　 for me to finish such a difficult task within one day. I need two more days.  — No problem! I will offer you some help if necessary. 4. He fell off his bike yesterday, and  　 　, he was badly hurt. He shouldn’t have ridden so fast.  5. When I opened the box and saw the beautiful handmade bookmark inside it, I felt  　 　.  三、 单项选择。 （　　）1. — Winter is coming. It’s very cold here during winter. — Yes. We can  　　　　an air conditioner(空调机) in your bedroom.  A. put in B. put up C. put out D. put away （　　）2. — Tom, can you guess what is inside these blind boxes? — Well, anything is possible! But I still think we had better not  　　　　blind boxes, or we won’t be able to stop buying them.  A. be crazy about B. look forward to C. get bored with D. pay attention to （　　）3. The thief kept  　　　　and finally opened the box  　　　　treasures.  A. to try; full of B. trying; full with C. trying; filled with D. to try; filled of （　　）4. — Look! The rubbish is here and there, on the desk, the sofa and the floor!　—  　　　  A. What a mess! B. That’s cool. C. How interesting! D. No wonder! 四、 根据首字母提示补全短文。 DIY projects offer many good things to teenagers. Here are some of them. First, DIY enhances creativity. When teens do crafting, it makes them think in 1. c 　 　 ways and helps develop their artistic skills. They can design and create things that are unique. Second, it develops life skills. Through DIY activities, teens can learn to solve 2. p 　 　, work in teams and be independent. For example, when building a shelf, they must measure, cut, and put pieces together. If something goes 3. w 　 　, they have to find a way to fix it. Third, DIY helps teens stay focused. Doing a creative task lets them keep their 4. a 　 　 and focus well. This can also make them more 5. p 　 　, because many projects take time to finish. Also, DIY allows making personalized gifts. Many DIY handicrafts can be transformed(改造) into special gifts for friends or 6. f 　 　. Handmade gifts often show more care and thoughts than store-bought ones. 7. M 　 　, DIY keeps teens active. 8. I 　 　 of sitting in front of a computer or TV, they can spend time doing something meaningful. It is also a great way to 9. r 　 　 and reduce stress after studying. Finally, DIY can even save money. Making or 10. r 　 　things themselves means they don’t have to buy new items or pay someone else to fix them.  五、 任务型阅读。 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 What will happen after you bring some beautiful flowers home? They’ll soon dry up and die. It is a sad fact. But luckily, there is a good way that can help avoid the problem. You can press them and keep them forever. 1.  　　 Anna Zakirova is always interested in doing this. The Russian artist loved nature when she was a young girl. She liked all kinds of flowers. Several years ago, she began growing flowers in her garden. She was interested in keeping the colour and beauty of the flowers. After trying several different ways, she found that pressing flowers worked best.  The artist carefully presses each flower. Once the flowers are dry, she arranges them on a piece of paper. 2.  　　 The dried flowers are then put inside glass frames. They can be put up on your wall after it. Then you can enjoy the beauty of springtime all year round.  If you want to keep the beauty of your favourite flowers, why not do it yourself? 3.  　　 It also makes you feel closer to nature. The process of making dried flowers is very relaxing. “It gives you the joy of talking with nature and creating beauty,” says Zakirova. Besides, pressing flowers is not just a way to save flowers. 4.  　　 For example, you can use pressed flowers to decorate cards, notebooks or even phone cases. It turns simple items into unique works full of natural beauty.  Some people may worry that pressing flowers is hard. 5.  　　 You just need a heavy book, some absorbent paper and your patience. Put the flower between two pieces of absorbent paper, place the book on top, and wait. In about a week, you’ll get a beautiful pressed flower.  A. In fact, it’s much easier than most people think. B. Pressing flowers is not a new method, and many people have tried it. C. After arranging the flowers, she uses special glue to fix the flowers on the paper. D. It also lets you create more interesting things. E. It helps you keep your favourite flowers and calms your mind. F. This process needs a gentle touch to keep the flower petals safe. Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第3课时　Reading (2) 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. I was  　 　(惊奇的) to see him at the party. I thought he was in his hometown.  2. My dad mixed white and yellow  　 　(油漆) to create a soft colour for my bedroom walls.  3. — Sometimes, what happens in our life is  　 　(疯狂的) than that in films.　— I agree.  4. Zoe was careless. She made so many m 　 　 in writing that she got a low mark.  5. — Mummy, my bedroom is too dark. I need a table l 　 　 on the bedside table.  — OK. I will buy one for you. Remember to turn it off when it is not in use. 二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. She had better  　 　(not eat) too much ice cream before going to bed.  2. He went to the library instead of  　 　(play) games at home. He wanted to study quietly.  3. The movie seems  　 　(enjoy). Many people are laughing while watching it.  4. The  　 　(handyman) skills improved after they took a training course.  三、 单项选择。 （　　）1. He didn’t take a taxi.  　　　　, he walked to the office this morning to enjoy the fresh air.  A. However B. Instead C. Also D. Besides （　　）2. — Our neighbour next door is putting something on the wall. — Oh! It’s  　　　　to sleep with all that noise.  A. incorrect B. impossible C. unimportant D. comfortable （　　）3. — I’ve looked  　　　　, but I can’t find my lost dog.  — Don’t worry. Maybe you can find it  　　　　.  A. anywhere; anywhere B. somewhere; everywhere C. somewhere; anywhere D. everywhere; somewhere （　　）4. — Shall we ask Jim to show us around Hanshan Temple? —  　　　　He is busy with his work now.  A. Not at all. B. Yes, please. C. You are welcome. D. Better not. 四、 根据汉语提示完成句子。 1. 昨天暴风雨过后,整条街都停电了。 The whole street  　 　 after the rainstorm yesterday.  2. 在吃年夜饭前,我们贴好了春联。 We  　 the Spring Festival couplets before having the New Year’s Eve dinner.  3. 一辆闪亮的红色跑车驶过公园时,吸引了我的目光。 A shiny red sports car  　 　 as it drove past the park.  4. 为什么不把杯子装满水呢?(fill ... with)　 五、阅读短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nantong is a beautiful city by the Yangtze River. It is famous 1.  　 　 a special traditional craft—blue calico, which is also called “blue-and-white cloth”, with a long history. Its influence(影响) can be felt everywhere in Nantong, from local 2.  　 　(museum) to folk houses.  The 3.  　 　(important) of this craft lies in both the value of its craftsmanship and its role as a cultural symbol. It is not just a piece of cloth with blue-and-white patterns, 4.  　 　 a symbol of Chinese folk art. Blue calico makes 5.  　 　 big difference to handmade traditions—each piece of work holds the patience of craftsmen.  6.  　 　(improve) its development in modern times, craftsmen try to mix traditional indigo dyeing with modern designs, turning blue calico into popular scarves, bags and even home decorations. They have successfully brought this old craft back to young people’s lives—many young people are now 7.  　 　(aware) of its beauty and cultural meaning than before. They often post their works online to draw more attention. Their works also show the 8.  　 　(great) of Chinese folk craftsmanship.  To develop the craft further, we need to encourage more young people 9.  　 　(learn) about it. Only by 10.  　 　(pass) it down can we make sure this traditional treasure never fades(褪色), and that its value continues to shine in the future.  六、 任务型阅读。 Wax printing(蜡染) is an ancient way of producing dyed textiles(纺织品). It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is believed that wax printing appeared in China as early as the Qin and Han dynasties and got popular in the Sui and Tang dynasties. There is an interesting story about how wax printing was invented. Once upon a time, a girl was fond of dyeing white cloth blue and purple. One day, while she was working, a bee landed on her cloth. She drove the bee away and found there was beeswax on the cloth. After she dyed the cloth, she saw a round white mark on the cloth. It looked very pretty. Her finding later led to the use of wax in dyeing. Wax printing has many steps. First, draw some pictures of flowers, birds, fish, etc. on a piece of white cloth. Then use a special knife-like tool to spread melted(熔化的) wax on the pictures. After that, put the cloth into a dye bath so that the unwaxed parts take on the colour. Finally, wash the dyed cloth in boiling water and wait for the wax to melt, leaving clear pictures in white on the dyed cloth. Today, wax printing is mainly used in some ethnic minority(少数民族) areas in Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guangxi. Some girls in those areas are highly skilled at wax printing. 根据短文内容回答问题,每题答案不超过8个词。 1. When did wax printing appear?　 2. What insect(昆虫) helped with the finding of wax printing?　 3. How many steps does wax printing have?　 4. What colour is the cloth used to draw pictures on?　 5. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?　 Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第4课时　Grammar & Word power 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. There are some dirty  　 　(印记) on my white shirt.  2. The teacher’s hands were covered with  　 　(粉笔) dust after she wrote on the blackboard.  3. She carefully cleaned her painting  　 　(刷子) and put them in a beautiful box.  4. It’s d 　 　 for children to play football near the road. Safety must come first.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. Suzy, never  　 　(say) anything bad about your friends, will you?  2. He stopped walking at the crossing,  　 　(certain) about which road to choose.  3. Be patient! Give him more time, and he  　 　(find) the answer to the question.  4. It’s time for bed. You’d better  　 　(not play) computer games now.  5. — A summer vacation is  　 　(complete) without travelling.  — I don’t think so. It’s up to you to decide how you spend your time. 三、 单项选择。 （　　）1. Could you please kindly give me  　　　　on how to sew the buttons onto the shirt?  A. conversations B. instructions C. attention D. invitations （　　）2. — Will Dad be back home at 6 o’clock this evening? — He  　　　　, but he may not. Sometimes he exercises after work.  A. should B. must C. need D. can （　　）3. We can put the prefix “un-” before “ 　　　　” to give it the opposite meaning.  A. polite B. honest C. correct D. pleasant （　　）4. — Don’t forget to wear the school uniform on Monday morning.　—  　　　  A. OK, I will. B. No, I will. C. OK, I won’t. D. Yes, I won’t. 四、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空,使短文完整通顺。 start　from　at first　different　spend do　catch　teach oneself　design　culture Pei Haozheng is skilled in creating artworks by using paper. In his eyes, a piece of paper can make a big 1.  　 　. He can fold it into anything, from daily objects to ancient people. Born in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Pei 2.  　 　 folding paper when he was a little kid because paper was cheap and easy to get. 3.  　 　, he learned to fold paper from his friends and parents, and later he copied the style from books. 4.  　 　 cranes to planes, he was attracted by the magic world created by paper. Every day, he 5.  　 　 hours folding paper.  In order to improve his folding skills, Pei 6.  　 　 through origami(折纸工艺) books. As the number of his works grew, so 7.  　 　 the quality. Then Pei began to create more complex 8.  　 　. Pei won a prize at the International Origami Olympiad in 2017, combining(结合) the art with Chinese 9.  　 　 ideas. For the event’s final task, he folded an ancient Chinese woman holding a mirror from a piece of handmade xuanzhi. The artwork 10.  　 　 the judges’ eye with its special shape and Eastern style.  五、 阅读理解。 Do-it-yourself projects provide a way to save money. But even with step-by-step instructions, 80% of homeowners make mistakes while doing DIY. Here are four of the biggest mistakes. Taking on Too Much　More than 40% of people found DIY projects more difficult and expensive than they had thought. “It’s important to think about why you want to do DIY and what you’re hoping to get out of it,” said Bailey Carson, a home care expert. “If you’re doing it just to save money, you might need to think twice. Without the time, tools, and talent to do it correctly and safely, mistakes may cost you more than simply paying others to help from the beginning.”  　▲　　A third of people used the wrong tool for a DIY project, which can make the job more difficult and less safe. Many tools are designed for special uses and materials, so if you use them for other tasks, you may get hurt. Always use the proper tools for each project, and make sure you know how to use them.  Not Putting Safety First　DIY mistakes can be not only costly but also dangerous. Of the people surveyed who once made a big mistake during the DIY projects, 47% said that the mistake led to serious problems, while 44% started a fire or fell off a roof or ladder. Take your time and follow all safety rules when using tools. Skipping Important Steps　Skipping a key step can destroy your whole DIY project and you might not realize it until much later. In the survey, 47% of people said that they had finished a DIY project before realizing it was done wrong. Read all instructions carefully ahead of time, and make sure you have the necessary skills to complete each step before you begin. （　　）1. Which of the following should be put in “ 　▲　”?  A. Using the Wrong Tools B. Using the Special Tools C. Using the Expensive Tools D. Using the Proper Tools （　　）2. What does the underlined word “Skipping” mean in the context of DIY projects? A. Moving quickly from one step to the next. B. Looking through all instructions carefully. C. Missing necessary steps in the process. D. Giving up the project completely because of difficulty. （　　）3. The writer wrote this article to  　　　　.  A. tell us DIY projects are very dangerous B. show doing DIY can help us save money C. tell us the importance of doing DIY D. help us keep away from DIY mistakes Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第5课时　Integration 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. She pointed at the map with one of her  　 　(手指) to show us where we should meet.  2. The company is proud of its high-quality  　 　(产品) which are popular worldwide.  3. To keep her hand warm, she bought a pair of beautiful leather  　 　(手套) last week.  4. I thought I did badly in the exam. But to my j 　 　, I got a “60” and passed. Hooray!  5. All of the workers think buying this useless machine is a w 　 　 of money.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. Kitty is a quite shy girl. She is  　 　(active) during school activities.  2. — Where is your mother, Dora? — I saw her  　 　(tie) my used books with a rope when I came home.  3. The artist showed us beautiful  　 　(pattern) of flowers and stars in her drawings.  4. She  　 　(dry) her wet shoes near the heater so they would be ready for school the next day.  5. The whole class was  　 　(pride) to hear that our team won the school competition.  三、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空。 cloth　untie　button　twist　a form of　thread 1. My grandma put on her glasses because the  　 　 was so thin that it was hard to see clearly.  2. She likes  　 　 her hair into a bun(圆发髻) when she goes to work.  3. To go green, more and more people choose to use  　 　 bags when shopping because they can be washed and are good for nature.  4. After doing sports, I was surprised to find that one of the  　 　 on my coat fell off.  5. Body language is  　 　 expression for people with hearing problems.  6. He  　 　 his shoelaces and took off his shoes after a long walk.  四、 单项选择。 （　　）1. — Mary, I can’t solve the problem by myself. What should I do? — Maybe working in groups is a good  　　　　.  A. instruction B. method C. success D. advice （　　）2. Brushing your teeth properly can help you  　　　　the chance of having tooth problems.  A. raise B. reduce C. record D. repeat （　　）3. — We are free this evening. Shall we go out for a walk? — It’s foggy. We’d better  　　　　. Why  　　　　a film at home?  A. not walk; not watch B. not to walk; not watching C. not to walk; not watch D. not walk; not watching （　　）4. If we all  　　　　our sleeves and work harder, we will surely succeed in the Long March of our generation.  A. roll up B. turn up C. put up D. take up 五、 阅读理解。 Taipingnijiaojiao(太平泥叫叫), one of the provincial intangible cultural heritages(非物质文化遗产) from Zhenjiang, is special for its kneading(捏) skills, using tools from daily life and decorations with traditional elements(元素). About 20 years ago, Zhou Baokang first noticed taipingnijiaojiao during a temple fair(庙会) in Huashan Village, Zhenjiang. As a lover of folk art, he was soon attracted to it. Now, the old man is an inheritor of the traditional art form. Taipingnijiaojiao looks just like a clay toy. But it can be used as a whistle(哨子). It’s said to date back over 1,000 years. Often, it uses traditional cultural elements that carry good meanings, like plum blossoms(梅花). Anyone can try making taipingnijiaojiao, according to Zhou. The key is kneading it with your fingers. “Without any drafts(草图), you just turn a lump of clay into the thing you want, from animals to plants,” Zhou said. You can use anything from combs to spoons as tools. “For colouring, you can even use oil paint if you don’t have pigments(颜料),” Zhou added. Zhou particularly loves to make taipingnijiaojiao in the shape of animals. He makes taipingnijiaojiao for the Chinese animal sign of each year. In 2022, while making tigers, he tried to show the spirit of the “king of all beasts” through simple but exaggerated(夸张的) details, like big mouths and teeth. “I was inspired by the xieyi style of painting, which stresses simplicity,” Zhou said. Zhou works hard to pass down his skills. He has been teaching kids to make the toy at schools for many years. He has also opened a folk art museum to display the toy. “Taipingnijiaojiao is a small toy that carries rich traditional culture. We should pass it down,” Zhou said. （　　）1. Why does taipingnijiaojiao attract Zhou Baokang? A. Because he loves folk art very much. B. Because he is an inheritor of the traditional art. C. Because he wants to teach kids to make toys. D. Because anyone can try making taipingnijiaojiao. （　　）2. According to the passage, which of the following is true about taipingnijiaojiao? A. People can’t knead it with their fingers. B. Oil paint will not be allowed for colouring it. C. Tools like combs and spoons can be used while people are making it. D. Different from the xieyi style of painting, it stresses simplicity. （　　）3. What does Zhou Baokang think of taipingnijiaojiao? A. It is just a small toy. B. It uses modern cultural elements. C. It has big mouths and teeth. D. It carries rich traditional culture. 六、 任务型阅读。 阅读短文,根据所读内容,在文章后题的空格里填入最恰当的内容。注意:1~8题每个空格只填1个单词,第9题词数不少于20。 A special show on “Folk Houses in China” took place in the RCF Experimental School in Beijing on Sept.17. Around 100 models of folk houses made by students were on show, including homes from canal(运河) towns in the area south of the Yangtze River, Xizang and other places. Students created their beautiful models by completing their own DIY jobs. Gao Ruidi, 13, from Jiangsu In the area south of the Yangtze River, people live beside the river. I love people’s lifestyles there. So I decided to make a group of buildings to show this, including a river with a bridge, classic houses and a pavilion(亭子). When I made it, the pavilion kept falling over. To fix this, I finally changed from using Plasticine(橡皮泥) to using wooden sticks(木棍). At last, I made it. With this experience, I saw the beauty of traditional folk houses. Wu Maolin, 13, from Anhui I found Ma Tou Walls(马头墙) in the region south of the Yangtze River interesting because they look like staircases(楼梯). Before making my model, I found out why they were built this way. In these areas, houses are built close together, so if one house catches fire, it could quickly spread to others. To prevent this, people build Ma Tou Walls that rise above the roofs. While making the model, I used mortise and tenon joints(榫卯结构) to make the house stronger. By doing this, I knew ancient people were so clever. And it also helped me learn more about traditional Chinese culture. Background · Beijing RCF Experimental School 1.  　 　 a special show on “Folk Houses in China”.  · Around 100 models of folk houses made by students were on show. · Students created their beautiful models by completing their own DIY jobs. Students’ DIY 2.  　 　 Gao Ruidi, 13 · She decided to make a group of buildings in order to show people’s 3.  　 　 in the area south of the Yangtze River.  · When she made it, she was 4.  　 　 to keep the pavilion made of Plasticine standing there. So she used the wooden sticks 5.  　 　.  · Finally, the new way 6.  　 　.  Wu Maolin, 13 · He showed great 7.  　 　 in Ma Tou Walls because they look like staircases. · Before making his model, he found out why they were built this way. In fact, people made Ma Tou Walls 8.  　 　 than the roofs to stop fire.  · He used mortise and tenon joints to make the house stronger. Conclusion What did they get to know or learn about after their DIY jobs? 9.  　 　 参考答案 Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第1课时　Welcome to the unit 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. — Do you have any  　glue　(胶水)? I want to use it right now.　— Yes, I do. Here you are.  2. I  　taped　(用胶带粘贴) my favourite poster on the bedroom wall so I could see it clearly.  3. The  　roses’　(玫瑰) sweet smell fills the garden, attracting bees and butterflies to their colourful petals.  4. We Chinese eat m 　ooncakes　 and get together with our family at the Mid-Autumn Festival.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. The library  　shelves　(shelf) were filled with colourful books that attracted students during the reading week.  2. She carefully  　folded　(fold) the paper into a beautiful crane and put it in a box.  3. I saw an artist  　painting　(paint) a lovely picture of the sunset when I walked past the park.  4. The streets were decorated with bright  　lanterns　(lantern) for the festival.  三、 单项选择。 （　A　）1. — Keep quiet, Tim! I need  　　　　silence when I’m working.  — Sorry, Dad. I won’t make any noise again. A. complete B. similar C. special D. sudden （　A　）2. — How did you make this beautiful scrapbook(剪贴簿)? — I  　　　　all my photos and tickets from the trip.  A. put together B. put away C. put on D. put off （　B　）3. In the following cultural works of Nantong, you can make  　　　　by yourself with tools like scissors, glue and paints.  A. Blue Calico B. Banyao Kites C. Xiting Crispy Biscuits D. Sugar Paintings （　D　）4. — We’re going to a party for the exchange students this afternoon. —  　　　　And say hello to them for me.  A. You’re welcome. B. Never mind. C. Best wishes. D. That sounds fun. 四、 阅读短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 For thousands of years, bamboo has inspired(鼓舞) artists to create works of art. In the hands of artisans(手艺人), many beautiful things are made 1.  　of　 bamboo.  Wuyi Mountain is a UNESCO World Heritage(遗产) Site that is between Fujian and Jiangxi, and bamboo grows 2.  　better　(well) there than anywhere else. Apart from Wuyi Mountain’s tea, the place is also known for 3.  　its　(it) bamboo weaving(编织) tradition. Artisans can make baskets, 4.  　umbrellas　(umbrella), and almost anything out of bamboo.   Xie Hongxing, as 5.  　an　 inheritor(传承人) of bamboo weaving art, has been weaving bamboo for over 20 years. He became famous for a mini Tiangong space station made of bamboo. Xie surprised watchers online by using a knife to 6.  　quickly　(quick) cut bamboo into pieces of the same width. He said it took forty-six days 7.  　to finish　(finish) his mini space station. He used different species of local bamboo to show the 8.  　beauty　(beautiful) of the space station. He even spent several hours figuring out 9.  　how　 to weave a small national flag of China.  He hopes more young people 10.  　will fall　(fall) in love with the art and discover more traditional culture in China.  五、 完形填空。 Are you interested in making new things? Inventions always play an important role in our daily life. They make our life more  　1　 and much easier than before. A university class project helped two young women create a great idea for a difficult problem. Julia and Jessica are students at Harvard University. One day,  　2　 teacher said in class, “I want you to solve a world problem about energy sources. Who can  　3　 this task?”  After hearing that, Julia and Jessica started to feel excited. They wanted to take up that challenge. So they answered, “We decided to accept the difficult task.” Before they  　4　, they had to do some research first. They first studied many different countries with few energy sources.  They found that both adults(成人) and  　5　 in these countries played soccer.  　6　 Julia and Jessica decided to create a new energy source that could have something to do with soccer.  Though they had an idea, it was a bit hard for them to create a soccer ball with a battery(电池). Then they asked their friends for help. They  　7　 with their friends to make a soccer ball with a battery in it. It took them a long time, but it  　8　 turned out to be a big success. They knew the soccer ball was exactly what they wanted. They named their ball the SOCCKET and showed it to the users.  When the players  　9　 the ball, the battery inside caught the energy from the ball’s movement. After  　10　, the players used the energy in the battery to make the smartphones work. It is fantastic that a simple project can make our lives better! Small things always make a big difference.  （　B　）1. A. helpful B. colourful C. peaceful D. careful （　C　）2. A. your B. her C. their D. our （　D　）3. A. discuss B. receive C. start D. finish （　C　）4. A. took out B. cut out C. set out D. put out （　D　）5. A. tourists B. students C. teachers D. children （　A　）6. A. So B. And C. Or D. But （　D　）7. A. cleaned B. stayed C. played D. worked （　D　）8. A. actually B. easily C. simply D. finally （　B　）9. A. broke B. kicked C. lost D. bought （　C　）10. A. shows B. parties C. games D. lessons Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第2课时　Reading (1) 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. — How many  　courses　(课程) are you going to take at the weekend this term?　— Two.  2. The little girl is a  　born　(天生的) musician and plays the piano wonderfully without much practice.  3. After the festival, colourful decorations could be seen  　everywhere　(到处) in the town.  4. We need to make the party livelier. What about f 　illing　 the room with balloons and flowers?  5. — How can we go to the theatre, Bruce? — It’s a long way to go. We’d better take the underground i 　nstead　 of walking there.  二、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空。 catch one’s eye　on one’s own　possible　luck　surprise 1. My sister made a birthday card  　on her own　, and it looked even more special than store-bought ones.  2. The beautiful painting on the wall  　caught my eye　 as soon as I entered the art room.  3. — It’s  　impossible　 for me to finish such a difficult task within one day. I need two more days.  — No problem! I will offer you some help if necessary. 4. He fell off his bike yesterday, and  　unluckily　, he was badly hurt. He shouldn’t have ridden so fast.  5. When I opened the box and saw the beautiful handmade bookmark inside it, I felt  　surprised　.  三、 单项选择。 （　A　）1. — Winter is coming. It’s very cold here during winter. — Yes. We can  　　　　an air conditioner(空调机) in your bedroom.  A. put in B. put up C. put out D. put away （　A　）2. — Tom, can you guess what is inside these blind boxes? — Well, anything is possible! But I still think we had better not  　　　　blind boxes, or we won’t be able to stop buying them.  A. be crazy about B. look forward to C. get bored with D. pay attention to （　C　）3. The thief kept  　　　　and finally opened the box  　　　　treasures.  A. to try; full of B. trying; full with C. trying; filled with D. to try; filled of （　A　）4. — Look! The rubbish is here and there, on the desk, the sofa and the floor!　—  　　　  A. What a mess! B. That’s cool. C. How interesting! D. No wonder! 四、 根据首字母提示补全短文。 DIY projects offer many good things to teenagers. Here are some of them. First, DIY enhances creativity. When teens do crafting, it makes them think in 1. c 　reative　 ways and helps develop their artistic skills. They can design and create things that are unique. Second, it develops life skills. Through DIY activities, teens can learn to solve 2. p 　roblems　, work in teams and be independent. For example, when building a shelf, they must measure, cut, and put pieces together. If something goes 3. w 　rong　, they have to find a way to fix it. Third, DIY helps teens stay focused. Doing a creative task lets them keep their 4. a 　ttention　 and focus well. This can also make them more 5. p 　atient　, because many projects take time to finish. Also, DIY allows making personalized gifts. Many DIY handicrafts can be transformed(改造) into special gifts for friends or 6. f 　amily　. Handmade gifts often show more care and thoughts than store-bought ones. 7. M 　oreover　, DIY keeps teens active. 8. I 　nstead　 of sitting in front of a computer or TV, they can spend time doing something meaningful. It is also a great way to 9. r 　elax　 and reduce stress after studying. Finally, DIY can even save money. Making or 10. r 　epairing　things themselves means they don’t have to buy new items or pay someone else to fix them.  五、 任务型阅读。 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 What will happen after you bring some beautiful flowers home? They’ll soon dry up and die. It is a sad fact. But luckily, there is a good way that can help avoid the problem. You can press them and keep them forever. 1.  　B　 Anna Zakirova is always interested in doing this. The Russian artist loved nature when she was a young girl. She liked all kinds of flowers. Several years ago, she began growing flowers in her garden. She was interested in keeping the colour and beauty of the flowers. After trying several different ways, she found that pressing flowers worked best.  The artist carefully presses each flower. Once the flowers are dry, she arranges them on a piece of paper. 2.  　C　 The dried flowers are then put inside glass frames. They can be put up on your wall after it. Then you can enjoy the beauty of springtime all year round.  If you want to keep the beauty of your favourite flowers, why not do it yourself? 3.  　E　 It also makes you feel closer to nature. The process of making dried flowers is very relaxing. “It gives you the joy of talking with nature and creating beauty,” says Zakirova. Besides, pressing flowers is not just a way to save flowers. 4.  　D　 For example, you can use pressed flowers to decorate cards, notebooks or even phone cases. It turns simple items into unique works full of natural beauty.  Some people may worry that pressing flowers is hard. 5.  　A　 You just need a heavy book, some absorbent paper and your patience. Put the flower between two pieces of absorbent paper, place the book on top, and wait. In about a week, you’ll get a beautiful pressed flower.  A. In fact, it’s much easier than most people think. B. Pressing flowers is not a new method, and many people have tried it. C. After arranging the flowers, she uses special glue to fix the flowers on the paper. D. It also lets you create more interesting things. E. It helps you keep your favourite flowers and calms your mind. F. This process needs a gentle touch to keep the flower petals safe. Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第3课时　Reading (2) 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. I was  　surprised　(惊奇的) to see him at the party. I thought he was in his hometown.  2. My dad mixed white and yellow  　paint　(油漆) to create a soft colour for my bedroom walls.  3. — Sometimes, what happens in our life is  　crazier　(疯狂的) than that in films.　— I agree.  4. Zoe was careless. She made so many m 　istakes　 in writing that she got a low mark.  5. — Mummy, my bedroom is too dark. I need a table l 　amp　 on the bedside table.  — OK. I will buy one for you. Remember to turn it off when it is not in use. 二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. She had better  　not eat　(not eat) too much ice cream before going to bed.  2. He went to the library instead of  　playing　(play) games at home. He wanted to study quietly.  3. The movie seems  　enjoyable　(enjoy). Many people are laughing while watching it.  4. The  　handymen’s　(handyman) skills improved after they took a training course.  三、 单项选择。 （　B　）1. He didn’t take a taxi.  　　　　, he walked to the office this morning to enjoy the fresh air.  A. However B. Instead C. Also D. Besides （　B　）2. — Our neighbour next door is putting something on the wall. — Oh! It’s  　　　　to sleep with all that noise.  A. incorrect B. impossible C. unimportant D. comfortable （　D　）3. — I’ve looked  　　　　, but I can’t find my lost dog.  — Don’t worry. Maybe you can find it  　　　　.  A. anywhere; anywhere B. somewhere; everywhere C. somewhere; anywhere D. everywhere; somewhere （　D　）4. — Shall we ask Jim to show us around Hanshan Temple? —  　　　　He is busy with his work now.  A. Not at all. B. Yes, please. C. You are welcome. D. Better not. 四、 根据汉语提示完成句子。 1. 昨天暴风雨过后,整条街都停电了。 The whole street  　had a power cut　 after the rainstorm yesterday.  2. 在吃年夜饭前,我们贴好了春联。 We  　finished putting up　 the Spring Festival couplets before having the New Year’s Eve dinner.  3. 一辆闪亮的红色跑车驶过公园时,吸引了我的目光。 A shiny red sports car  　caught my eye　 as it drove past the park.  4. 为什么不把杯子装满水呢?(fill ... with)　 Why not fill the cup with water? 五、阅读短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nantong is a beautiful city by the Yangtze River. It is famous 1.  　for　 a special traditional craft—blue calico, which is also called “blue-and-white cloth”, with a long history. Its influence(影响) can be felt everywhere in Nantong, from local 2.  　museums　(museum) to folk houses.  The 3.  　importance　(important) of this craft lies in both the value of its craftsmanship and its role as a cultural symbol. It is not just a piece of cloth with blue-and-white patterns, 4.  　but　 a symbol of Chinese folk art. Blue calico makes 5.  　a　 big difference to handmade traditions—each piece of work holds the patience of craftsmen.  6.  　To improve　(improve) its development in modern times, craftsmen try to mix traditional indigo dyeing with modern designs, turning blue calico into popular scarves, bags and even home decorations. They have successfully brought this old craft back to young people’s lives—many young people are now 7.  　more aware　(aware) of its beauty and cultural meaning than before. They often post their works online to draw more attention. Their works also show the 8.  　greatness　(great) of Chinese folk craftsmanship.  To develop the craft further, we need to encourage more young people 9.  　to learn　(learn) about it. Only by 10.  　passing　(pass) it down can we make sure this traditional treasure never fades(褪色), and that its value continues to shine in the future.  六、 任务型阅读。 Wax printing(蜡染) is an ancient way of producing dyed textiles(纺织品). It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is believed that wax printing appeared in China as early as the Qin and Han dynasties and got popular in the Sui and Tang dynasties. There is an interesting story about how wax printing was invented. Once upon a time, a girl was fond of dyeing white cloth blue and purple. One day, while she was working, a bee landed on her cloth. She drove the bee away and found there was beeswax on the cloth. After she dyed the cloth, she saw a round white mark on the cloth. It looked very pretty. Her finding later led to the use of wax in dyeing. Wax printing has many steps. First, draw some pictures of flowers, birds, fish, etc. on a piece of white cloth. Then use a special knife-like tool to spread melted(熔化的) wax on the pictures. After that, put the cloth into a dye bath so that the unwaxed parts take on the colour. Finally, wash the dyed cloth in boiling water and wait for the wax to melt, leaving clear pictures in white on the dyed cloth. Today, wax printing is mainly used in some ethnic minority(少数民族) areas in Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guangxi. Some girls in those areas are highly skilled at wax printing. 根据短文内容回答问题,每题答案不超过8个词。 1. When did wax printing appear?　 As early as the Qin and Han dynasties. 2. What insect(昆虫) helped with the finding of wax printing?　 A bee. 3. How many steps does wax printing have?　 Four. 4. What colour is the cloth used to draw pictures on?　 White. 5. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?　 Where wax printing is used. Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第4课时　Grammar & Word power 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. There are some dirty  　marks　(印记) on my white shirt.  2. The teacher’s hands were covered with  　chalk　(粉笔) dust after she wrote on the blackboard.  3. She carefully cleaned her painting  　brushes　(刷子) and put them in a beautiful box.  4. It’s d 　angerous　 for children to play football near the road. Safety must come first.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. Suzy, never  　say　(say) anything bad about your friends, will you?  2. He stopped walking at the crossing,  　uncertain　(certain) about which road to choose.  3. Be patient! Give him more time, and he  　will find　(find) the answer to the question.  4. It’s time for bed. You’d better  　not play　(not play) computer games now.  5. — A summer vacation is  　incomplete　(complete) without travelling.  — I don’t think so. It’s up to you to decide how you spend your time. 三、 单项选择。 （　B　）1. Could you please kindly give me  　　　　on how to sew the buttons onto the shirt?  A. conversations B. instructions C. attention D. invitations （　A　）2. — Will Dad be back home at 6 o’clock this evening? — He  　　　　, but he may not. Sometimes he exercises after work.  A. should B. must C. need D. can （　D　）3. We can put the prefix “un-” before “ 　　　　” to give it the opposite meaning.  A. polite B. honest C. correct D. pleasant （　C　）4. — Don’t forget to wear the school uniform on Monday morning.　—  　　　  A. OK, I will. B. No, I will. C. OK, I won’t. D. Yes, I won’t. 四、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空,使短文完整通顺。 start　from　at first　different　spend do　catch　teach oneself　design　culture Pei Haozheng is skilled in creating artworks by using paper. In his eyes, a piece of paper can make a big 1.  　difference　. He can fold it into anything, from daily objects to ancient people. Born in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Pei 2.  　started　 folding paper when he was a little kid because paper was cheap and easy to get. 3.  　At first　, he learned to fold paper from his friends and parents, and later he copied the style from books. 4.  　From　 cranes to planes, he was attracted by the magic world created by paper. Every day, he 5.  　spends　 hours folding paper.  In order to improve his folding skills, Pei 6.  　taught himself　 through origami(折纸工艺) books. As the number of his works grew, so 7.  　did　 the quality. Then Pei began to create more complex 8.  　designs　. Pei won a prize at the International Origami Olympiad in 2017, combining(结合) the art with Chinese 9.  　cultural　 ideas. For the event’s final task, he folded an ancient Chinese woman holding a mirror from a piece of handmade xuanzhi. The artwork 10.  　caught　 the judges’ eye with its special shape and Eastern style.  五、 阅读理解。 Do-it-yourself projects provide a way to save money. But even with step-by-step instructions, 80% of homeowners make mistakes while doing DIY. Here are four of the biggest mistakes. Taking on Too Much　More than 40% of people found DIY projects more difficult and expensive than they had thought. “It’s important to think about why you want to do DIY and what you’re hoping to get out of it,” said Bailey Carson, a home care expert. “If you’re doing it just to save money, you might need to think twice. Without the time, tools, and talent to do it correctly and safely, mistakes may cost you more than simply paying others to help from the beginning.”  　▲　　A third of people used the wrong tool for a DIY project, which can make the job more difficult and less safe. Many tools are designed for special uses and materials, so if you use them for other tasks, you may get hurt. Always use the proper tools for each project, and make sure you know how to use them.  Not Putting Safety First　DIY mistakes can be not only costly but also dangerous. Of the people surveyed who once made a big mistake during the DIY projects, 47% said that the mistake led to serious problems, while 44% started a fire or fell off a roof or ladder. Take your time and follow all safety rules when using tools. Skipping Important Steps　Skipping a key step can destroy your whole DIY project and you might not realize it until much later. In the survey, 47% of people said that they had finished a DIY project before realizing it was done wrong. Read all instructions carefully ahead of time, and make sure you have the necessary skills to complete each step before you begin. （　A　）1. Which of the following should be put in “ 　▲　”?  A. Using the Wrong Tools B. Using the Special Tools C. Using the Expensive Tools D. Using the Proper Tools （　C　）2. What does the underlined word “Skipping” mean in the context of DIY projects? A. Moving quickly from one step to the next. B. Looking through all instructions carefully. C. Missing necessary steps in the process. D. Giving up the project completely because of difficulty. （　D　）3. The writer wrote this article to  　　　　.  A. tell us DIY projects are very dangerous B. show doing DIY can help us save money C. tell us the importance of doing DIY D. help us keep away from DIY mistakes Unit 4　Hands-on fun 第5课时　Integration 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. She pointed at the map with one of her  　fingers　(手指) to show us where we should meet.  2. The company is proud of its high-quality  　products　(产品) which are popular worldwide.  3. To keep her hand warm, she bought a pair of beautiful leather  　gloves　(手套) last week.  4. I thought I did badly in the exam. But to my j 　oy　, I got a “60” and passed. Hooray!  5. All of the workers think buying this useless machine is a w 　aste　 of money.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. Kitty is a quite shy girl. She is  　inactive　(active) during school activities.  2. — Where is your mother, Dora? — I saw her  　tying　(tie) my used books with a rope when I came home.  3. The artist showed us beautiful  　patterns　(pattern) of flowers and stars in her drawings.  4. She  　dried　(dry) her wet shoes near the heater so they would be ready for school the next day.  5. The whole class was  　proud　(pride) to hear that our team won the school competition.  三、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空。 cloth　untie　button　twist　a form of　thread 1. My grandma put on her glasses because the  　thread　 was so thin that it was hard to see clearly.  2. She likes  　twisting　 her hair into a bun(圆发髻) when she goes to work.  3. To go green, more and more people choose to use  　cloth　 bags when shopping because they can be washed and are good for nature.  4. After doing sports, I was surprised to find that one of the  　buttons　 on my coat fell off.  5. Body language is  　a form of　 expression for people with hearing problems.  6. He  　untied　 his shoelaces and took off his shoes after a long walk.  四、 单项选择。 （　B　）1. — Mary, I can’t solve the problem by myself. What should I do? — Maybe working in groups is a good  　　　　.  A. instruction B. method C. success D. advice （　B　）2. Brushing your teeth properly can help you  　　　　the chance of having tooth problems.  A. raise B. reduce C. record D. repeat （　A　）3. — We are free this evening. Shall we go out for a walk? — It’s foggy. We’d better  　　　　. Why  　　　　a film at home?  A. not walk; not watch B. not to walk; not watching C. not to walk; not watch D. not walk; not watching （　A　）4. If we all  　　　　our sleeves and work harder, we will surely succeed in the Long March of our generation.  A. roll up B. turn up C. put up D. take up 五、 阅读理解。 Taipingnijiaojiao(太平泥叫叫), one of the provincial intangible cultural heritages(非物质文化遗产) from Zhenjiang, is special for its kneading(捏) skills, using tools from daily life and decorations with traditional elements(元素). About 20 years ago, Zhou Baokang first noticed taipingnijiaojiao during a temple fair(庙会) in Huashan Village, Zhenjiang. As a lover of folk art, he was soon attracted to it. Now, the old man is an inheritor of the traditional art form. Taipingnijiaojiao looks just like a clay toy. But it can be used as a whistle(哨子). It’s said to date back over 1,000 years. Often, it uses traditional cultural elements that carry good meanings, like plum blossoms(梅花). Anyone can try making taipingnijiaojiao, according to Zhou. The key is kneading it with your fingers. “Without any drafts(草图), you just turn a lump of clay into the thing you want, from animals to plants,” Zhou said. You can use anything from combs to spoons as tools. “For colouring, you can even use oil paint if you don’t have pigments(颜料),” Zhou added. Zhou particularly loves to make taipingnijiaojiao in the shape of animals. He makes taipingnijiaojiao for the Chinese animal sign of each year. In 2022, while making tigers, he tried to show the spirit of the “king of all beasts” through simple but exaggerated(夸张的) details, like big mouths and teeth. “I was inspired by the xieyi style of painting, which stresses simplicity,” Zhou said. Zhou works hard to pass down his skills. He has been teaching kids to make the toy at schools for many years. He has also opened a folk art museum to display the toy. “Taipingnijiaojiao is a small toy that carries rich traditional culture. We should pass it down,” Zhou said. （　A　）1. Why does taipingnijiaojiao attract Zhou Baokang? A. Because he loves folk art very much. B. Because he is an inheritor of the traditional art. C. Because he wants to teach kids to make toys. D. Because anyone can try making taipingnijiaojiao. （　C　）2. According to the passage, which of the following is true about taipingnijiaojiao? A. People can’t knead it with their fingers. B. Oil paint will not be allowed for colouring it. C. Tools like combs and spoons can be used while people are making it. D. Different from the xieyi style of painting, it stresses simplicity. （　D　）3. What does Zhou Baokang think of taipingnijiaojiao? A. It is just a small toy. B. It uses modern cultural elements. C. It has big mouths and teeth. D. It carries rich traditional culture. 六、 任务型阅读。 阅读短文,根据所读内容,在文章后题的空格里填入最恰当的内容。注意:1~8题每个空格只填1个单词,第9题词数不少于20。 A special show on “Folk Houses in China” took place in the RCF Experimental School in Beijing on Sept.17. Around 100 models of folk houses made by students were on show, including homes from canal(运河) towns in the area south of the Yangtze River, Xizang and other places. Students created their beautiful models by completing their own DIY jobs. Gao Ruidi, 13, from Jiangsu In the area south of the Yangtze River, people live beside the river. I love people’s lifestyles there. So I decided to make a group of buildings to show this, including a river with a bridge, classic houses and a pavilion(亭子). When I made it, the pavilion kept falling over. To fix this, I finally changed from using Plasticine(橡皮泥) to using wooden sticks(木棍). At last, I made it. With this experience, I saw the beauty of traditional folk houses. Wu Maolin, 13, from Anhui I found Ma Tou Walls(马头墙) in the region south of the Yangtze River interesting because they look like staircases(楼梯). Before making my model, I found out why they were built this way. In these areas, houses are built close together, so if one house catches fire, it could quickly spread to others. To prevent this, people build Ma Tou Walls that rise above the roofs. While making the model, I used mortise and tenon joints(榫卯结构) to make the house stronger. By doing this, I knew ancient people were so clever. And it also helped me learn more about traditional Chinese culture. Background · Beijing RCF Experimental School 1.  　held　 a special show on “Folk Houses in China”.  · Around 100 models of folk houses made by students were on show. · Students created their beautiful models by completing their own DIY jobs. Students’ DIY 2.  　experiences　 Gao Ruidi, 13 · She decided to make a group of buildings in order to show people’s 3.  　lifestyles　 in the area south of the Yangtze River.  · When she made it, she was 4.  　unable　 to keep the pavilion made of Plasticine standing there. So she used the wooden sticks 5.  　instead　.  · Finally, the new way 6.  　worked　.  Wu Maolin, 13 · He showed great 7.  　interest　 in Ma Tou Walls because they look like staircases. · Before making his model, he found out why they were built this way. In fact, people made Ma Tou Walls 8.  　higher　 than the roofs to stop fire.  · He used mortise and tenon joints to make the house stronger. Conclusion What did they get to know or learn about after their DIY jobs? 9.  　They saw the beauty of traditional folk houses, realized ancient people were very clever and learned more about traditional Chinese culture through their DIY experiences.(言之有理即可)  　 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $