Unit 6 The art of the brush 单元测试卷2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

**基本信息** 本试卷聚焦译林九年级英语上册Unit 6“中国书法艺术”主题，以文化传承为情境主线，覆盖单元核心词汇与语法，适配单元复习，助力语言能力与文化意识培养。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |单项选择|10题/20分|核心词汇（calligraphy, stroke）及语法（时态、固定搭配）|情境化考查书法工具与文化常识| |完形填空|10题/10分|语篇理解与词汇运用（tip, appear等）|以书法学习过程为线索，渗透耐心品质培养| |书面表达|1题/10分|书法介绍与学习好处|综合语言输出，体现文化传承与思维表达| |任务型阅读|5题/10分|书法价值与学习方法|信息提取与概括，强化文化理解|

2026新版译林九年级英语上册 Unit 6 The art of the brush 单元测试卷 （考试时长：60分钟 满分：100分） 一、单项选择（每小题2分，共20分） ( ) 1. Chinese ______ has a history of thousands of years and many people love it. A. calligrapher B. calligraphy C. stroke D. artwork ( ) 2. This kind of art ______ the Tang Dynasty. A. dates back to B. pays attention to C. looks forward to D. comes up to ( ) 3. The ______ of the brush decides how thick the line will be. A. tip B. doorway C. bottle D. string ( ) 4. Many different ______ make up one Chinese character in writing. A. boundaries B. strokes C. mixtures D. tickets ( ) 5. A great number of new works ______ in the art show next month. A. appear B. will appear C. appeared D. has appeared ( ) 6. You cannot get the ______ result unless you practise every day. A. final B. gentle C. worldwide D. digital ( ) 7. The man standing at the ______ is waiting for the famous artist. A. keyboard B. doorway C. stem D. passage ( ) 8. Bottled ink ______ much easier for beginners to use. A. make B. makes C. making D. made ( ) 9. He wants to become a ______ and spend all his time on handwriting art. A. composer B. calligrapher C. director D. dentist ( )10. —Would you like to learn Chinese calligraphy with me this weekend? —______. I have always been interested in it. A. Don’t mention it B. That’s all right C. Sounds great D. It’s my pleasure 二、用所给单词的适当形式填空（每小题1分，共10分） 1. This young ______ (calligraphy) creates many wonderful works. 2. We can see different ______ (stroke) on this old painting. 3. The custom ______ (date) back to hundreds of years ago. 4. This ______ (bottle) ink is popular among new learners. 5. His dream ______ (appear) to come true after years of practice. 6. What is the ______ (finally) step to finish the character? 7. Lots of young people show interest in Chinese ______ (art) works. 8. He practices writing at the ______ (doorway) of the hall every morning. 9. ______ (learn) calligraphy needs lots of patience and daily practice. 10. This piece of work ______ (attract) many visitors last week. 三、完形填空（每小题1分，共10分） The art of the brush is an important treasure of Chinese culture. It mainly includes Chinese calligraphy and traditional painting. Many works of this art form 1______ hundreds of years. Chinese calligraphy dates back to ancient times. A good calligrapher must learn how to control the brush. The 2______ of the brush creates thin or thick lines. Every stroke matters when people write Chinese characters. One small mistake will influence the whole work. Beginners often choose bottled ink because it is convenient to use. At first, many teenagers think calligraphy is boring. They only see black lines on white paper. 3______ if you take time to study it, you will find its beauty. Different writers have different styles. Their works show their feelings and personalities. You do not need expensive tools to start. A simple brush, ink and paper are enough. But you must keep practicing. You cannot master this art in a short time. Many famous calligraphers spent all their lives improving their skills. When you write slowly, your mind becomes quiet. It helps you stay away from study pressure. You can feel the beauty hidden in every stroke. Sometimes great works do not 4______ at once. It needs plenty of time and patience. Many schools open calligraphy lessons now. Teachers hope students can know more about traditional culture. Some students learn fast, while others need more time. It does not matter whether you learn quickly or slowly. What really 5______ is keeping on trying. Lots of old works of brush art are kept in museums. They help modern people understand the life and ideas of people in old times. The art of the brush is not only writing or painting. It is a way for people to show their inner world. If you want to learn this art, do not give up easily. The final result may surprise you 6______ you keep practicing every day. Now more foreigners become interested in calligraphy. This art goes worldwide. It crosses cultural boundaries and lets more people know Chinese culture. Learn to enjoy every stroke you write. You will find the art of the brush brings you peace and pleasure 7______ you stay with it for some time. Many people wait for perfect tools before starting. In fact, you can begin right now. Do not wait until everything is ready. Start with simple characters, and slowly make progress step 8______ step. Art does not have fixed rules. You can learn from old works, and later develop your own style. Every artist has something special 9______ makes their works different from others. Never stop exploring traditional arts. They carry history and culture and will stay with people 10______ many years. ( ) 1. A. last B. lasts C. lasted D. will last ( ) 2. A. tip B. doorway C. bottle D. branch ( ) 3. A. And B. But C. So D. Or ( ) 4. A. appear B. appearing C. to appear D. appeared ( ) 5. A. matter B. matters C. mattered D. will matter ( ) 6. A. unless B. if C. though D. until ( ) 7. A. and B. but C. or D. when ( ) 8. A. in B. on C. by D. with ( ) 9. A. what B. which C. who D. whose ( )10. A. for B. in C. since D. from 四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共10分） Passage A Chinese calligraphy is called “the art of the brush”. It has a very long history and dates back thousands of years. To learn calligraphy well, people need three basic things: a brush, ink and paper. The brush tip plays an important role. Writers can make thin lines or thick strokes by changing how they hold the brush. Bottled ink is convenient for beginners. Some experienced artists like to grind ink themselves. Every single stroke influences the whole character. There is no chance to change easily after writing. Many teenagers do not know why we should learn calligraphy. First, it helps us slow down and stay calm. When we practise writing carefully, we can forget our pressure from school. Second, it lets us learn about traditional Chinese culture. Many ancient calligraphy works show the history of our country. You will not become good at it in several weeks. It needs long-term practice. Some students stop practising soon because they cannot see quick progress. However, as long as you keep trying, your writing will become better little by little. Now many museums show famous calligraphy works. If you have time, you can visit these shows. Watching great works up close can give you new ideas. Calligraphy is not only handwriting. It is a special art form that carries Chinese culture. ( ) 1. What does “the art of the brush” refer to in the passage? A. Chinese painting B. Chinese calligraphy C. Making brushes D. Making ink bottles ( ) 2. What decides the thickness of lines when writing? A. The colour of ink B. The size of paper C. The brush tip D. The doorway ( ) 3. Which advantage can we get from learning calligraphy? A. We can finish homework faster B. We can become calm and relaxed C. We can travel around the world freely D. We can make lots of money quickly ( ) 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. We can change strokes easily after writing B. All artists like bottled ink best C. Calligraphy needs long-time practice D. Everyone can write well in a short time ( ) 5. What is the main idea of this article? A. An introduction to Chinese calligraphy B. Different kinds of writing paper C. Ways to make ink and brushes D. History of ancient museums 五、根据句意及首字母提示补全单词（每小题1分，共10分） 1. This famous c______ has created thousands of handwriting works. 2. The art d______ back to the early Tang Dynasty. 3. Beginners often use b______ ink because it is easy to use. 4. The t______ of the brush makes different lines in writing. 5. Every s______ of the character needs careful control. 6. Many new art works a______ in the show every year. 7. This is the f______ step before you finish the whole painting. 8. He waits at the d______ and waits for the artist to come out. 9. C______ is a traditional Chinese art of beautiful handwriting. 10. You should take your time when you practise this kind of a______. 六、句型转换（每小题2分，共10分） 1. Chinese calligraphy dates back to thousands of years ago.（改为一般疑问句） ______ Chinese calligraphy ______ back to thousands of years ago? 2. Many young people show interest in brush art.（改为被动语态） Interest in brush art ______ ______ by many young people. 3. You will make progress. You keep practising every day.（用if合并句子） You will make progress ______ you keep practising every day. 4. He learns calligraphy to know more traditional culture.（对划线部分提问） ______ ______ he learn calligraphy? 5. This is a brush. The brush is used for writing.（合并为定语从句） This is the brush ______ is used for writing. 七、补全对话（每小题2分，共10分） A: Hi, Li Hua. Where are you going? B: I’m going to the art museum. There is a calligraphy show. A: Calligraphy? 1.______ B: It is Chinese handwriting art, also called the art of the brush. A: Sounds interesting. 2.______ B: It dates back to more than two thousand years ago. A: 3.______ What tools do people need for it? B: A brush, ink and paper. Many new learners use bottled ink. A: 4.______ Can I go with you to watch the show? B: Of course! We can watch many great works up close. A: Great! 5.______ B: Let’s set off right now. A. What is calligraphy exactly? B. How long is its history? C. That is amazing. D. I really want to learn something new. E. When will we start? 八、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共10分） Calligraphy is known as the art of the brush in China. It is an important part of our traditional culture. Practising calligraphy brings many good changes to teenagers. First, it teaches patience. You cannot write beautiful characters without slow and careful practice. Second, it helps you relax. When you focus on every stroke, you can forget your worry and pressure. Many students stop practising soon, because they hope to get fast results. But great works never come easily. You need to keep practising day after day. If you want to learn well, you can watch famous works in museums. Look at how artists control brush tips and make different strokes. You can also take calligraphy lessons to learn basic skills. Calligraphy is not only handwriting. It carries culture, feelings and history. It is a treasure we should protect and pass on. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题 1. What is calligraphy also called? ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. What can calligraphy teach us? ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. Why do many students give up practising quickly? ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. Where can we enjoy famous calligraphy works? ___________________________________________________________________________ 5. What does calligraphy carry besides handwriting skills? ___________________________________________________________________________ 九、书面表达（10分） 题目：The art of the brush 写作要求：1. 简单介绍书法（calligraphy）；2. 谈谈学习书法带来的好处；3. 词数80~100词，语句通顺，无真实人名、校名。 ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 1、 单项选择：1.B 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.A 7.B 8.B 9.B 10.C 2、 二、用所给单词适当形式填空 1. calligrapher 2. strokes 3. dates 4. bottled 5. appeared 6. final 7. artistic 8. doorway 9. Learning 10. attracted 三、完形填空：1.A 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.D 8.C 9.B 10.A 四、阅读理解A：1.B 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.A 五、首字母填空 1. calligrapher 2. dates 3. bottled 4. tip 5. stroke 6. appear 7. final 8. doorway 9. Calligraphy 10. art 六、句型转换 1. Does; date 2. is shown 3. if 4. Why does 5. which / that 七、补全对话：1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.E 八、任务型阅读 1. The art of the brush. 2. Patience. 3. Because they hope to get fast results. 4. In museums. 5. Culture, feelings and history. 书面表达范文 The art of the brush Calligraphy is also called the art of the brush. It is a traditional Chinese art with a long history, which dates back thousands of years. Practising calligraphy brings us lots of advantages. It makes us patient and helps us stay calm when we are under pressure. It also helps us learn more about our traditional culture. It takes plenty of practice to write well. I hope more teenagers can enjoy this beautiful traditional art. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $