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

Unit 6 The art of the brush 单元检测试题 一、单项选择 1.Chinese calligraphy is one of the most important _ of traditional Chinese culture. A. forms B. ways C. methods D. styles 2.The four treasures of the study are brush, ink, paper and _. A. pen B. inkstone C. pencil D. notebook 3.My grandfather has _ calligraphy for over forty years. A. practised B. learned C. studied D. worked 4.Many foreign visitors _ Chinese calligraphy because of its beauty. A. hate B. dislike C. appreciate D. refuse 5.To write good calligraphy, you need to hold the _ correctly. A. pen B. brush C. pencil D. chalk 6.This ancient calligraphy _ was written by Wang Xizhi, a great calligrapher. A. work B. job C. task D. duty 7.I _ to learn calligraphy last year, and now I can write some basic characters. A. took up B. took off C. took out D. took away 8.The ink used in calligraphy is _ from pine soot and glue. A. made B. produced C. formed D. created 9.Calligraphy requires a lot of _; you can’t learn it well in a short time. A. time B. practice C. money D. luck 10.When I first tried calligraphy, I found it hard to _ the characters properly. A. write B. draw C. paint D. carve 11.My teacher often tells us that calligraphy is not just writing, but also a kind of _. A. music B. dance C. art D. sport 12._ practicing every day, I have made great progress in calligraphy. A. By B. With C. For D. On 13.The old man’s calligraphy works are on _ in the city museum this week. A. show B. display C. sale D. duty 14.I think calligraphy can help us _ our patience and calmness. A. increase B. improve C. raise D. develop 15.Many young people now are _ in learning traditional Chinese calligraphy. A. interested B. excited C. surprised D. worried 二、完形填空 通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。 When I was a little boy, I hated calligraphy lessons. My mother made me take them every weekend, saying it would help me become more _16_. At first, I thought it was boring. Holding the brush felt strange, and I couldn’t write a single character _17_. One day, my teacher showed us a video of Wang Xizhi’s calligraphy works. I was _18_ by the beauty of his writing. The characters looked like dancing birds and running rivers. From then on, I started to _19_ calligraphy. I practiced every day, even during my summer holiday. Slowly, I found that calligraphy could make me _20_ down when I was angry or worried. It became my favorite hobby. Last year, I won the first prize in a city calligraphy competition. My mother was so _21_ of me. Now, I often write calligraphy works for my friends and family. I want to _22_ this traditional art form to more people. I believe that calligraphy is not just a skill, but also a _23_ of our culture. It connects us to our ancestors and helps us _24_ the beauty of Chinese art. I will keep practicing calligraphy for the rest of my life. It has _25_ my life in so many good ways. 16.A. clever B. patient C. brave D. strong 17.A. correctly B. quickly C. easily D. happily 18.A. shocked B. moved C. amazed D. interested 19.A. hate B. like C. dislike D. refuse 20.A. calm B. slow C. turn D. put 21.A. afraid B. tired C. proud D. nervous 22.A. introduce B. teach C. learn D. give 23.A. symbol B. sign C. mark D. signal 24.A. notice B. enjoy C. see D. watch 25.A. changed B. made C. took D. brought 三、阅读理解 第一篇 Chinese calligraphy has a long history of over 3,000 years. It is not only a way to write characters, but also a form of art. In ancient times, calligraphy was an important skill for scholars. Many emperors also loved calligraphy and collected works from famous calligraphers. The four treasures of the study—brush, ink, paper, and inkstone—are necessary for calligraphy. Each of them has its own story. For example, the best ink is made from pine soot and glue, and it can keep its color for hundreds of years. Today, calligraphy is still popular in China. Many schools offer calligraphy lessons, and there are often calligraphy competitions. More and more foreign people are also learning Chinese calligraphy because they want to understand Chinese culture better. 26.How long is the history of Chinese calligraphy? A. Over 2,000 years. B. Over 3,000 years. C. Over 4,000 years. D. Over 5,000 years. 27.What are the four treasures of the study? A. Brush, ink, paper and pen. B. Brush, ink, paper and inkstone. C. Pen, ink, paper and inkstone. D. Brush, paint, paper and inkstone. 28.Why do many foreign people learn Chinese calligraphy? A. Because it is easy to learn. B. Because they want to live in China. C. Because they want to understand Chinese culture better. D. Because it can help them make more money. 29.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Calligraphy was not important for ancient scholars. B. The best ink can keep its color for only a few years. C. Calligraphy is not popular in China now. D. There are calligraphy competitions in China today. 30.What’s the main idea of the passage? A. The history and importance of Chinese calligraphy. B. The four treasures of the study. C. Famous calligraphers in China. D. How to learn Chinese calligraphy. 第二篇(判断正(T)误(F)) Calligraphy is a traditional art form in China. It is closely related to Chinese characters. There are many different styles of calligraphy, such as regular script, cursive script, and running script. Regular script is the most common style. It is clear and easy to read, so it is often used in books and newspapers. Cursive script is more artistic and difficult to read. Many famous calligraphers liked to use cursive script to show their feelings. Calligraphy is not only popular in China, but also in other countries. In Japan, calligraphy is called "shodo" and it is also an important part of their culture. In Korea, calligraphy is called "seoye" and it is taught in many schools. 31.Calligraphy is a traditional art form only in China. 32.Regular script is clear and easy to read. 33.Cursive script is easy to read for everyone. 34.In Japan, calligraphy is called "shodo". 35.Calligraphy is not taught in Korean schools. 第三篇 When I first came to China, I knew nothing about Chinese calligraphy. One day, I visited a calligraphy exhibition with my Chinese friend. I was surprised by the beautiful works. The characters looked like they were alive. I decided to learn calligraphy. I took a calligraphy class every week. At first, I found it very hard. Holding the brush was not easy, and my characters were messy. But my teacher was very patient. She taught me how to hold the brush correctly and how to write each stroke. After six months, I could write some basic characters. I even wrote a calligraphy work for my parents. They were very happy. Now, calligraphy is my favorite hobby. I feel calm when I write calligraphy. It also helps me understand Chinese culture better. 36.What did the writer know about Chinese calligraphy before coming to China? A. A lot. B. Nothing. C. A little. D. Some. 37.Why did the writer decide to learn calligraphy? A. Because his friend asked him to. B. Because he wanted to understand Chinese culture. C. Because he was surprised by the beautiful calligraphy works. D. Because his teacher taught him. 38.How often did the writer take calligraphy classes? A. Every day. B. Every week. C. Every month. D. Every year. 39.What did the writer do after six months of learning? A. He could write all Chinese characters. B. He won a calligraphy competition. C. He wrote a calligraphy work for his parents. D. He stopped learning calligraphy. 40.What does the writer think of calligraphy now? A. It is boring. B. It is hard to learn. C. It is his favorite hobby. D. It is not useful. 四、任务型阅读 I used to think calligraphy was a waste of time. I didn’t understand why people spent hours writing characters. My father, however, loved calligraphy. He practiced every evening after work. Last year, my father asked me to learn calligraphy with him. I didn’t want to, but I agreed to make him happy. At first, I was very impatient. I couldn’t write the characters well, and I wanted to give up. But my father told me to be patient and keep practicing. Slowly, I started to enjoy it. Writing calligraphy made me feel calm. I also learned about Chinese history and culture from the characters. Now, I practice calligraphy every weekend with my father. It has become our special time together. I even joined the calligraphy club at my school. Calligraphy has changed my life. It taught me the importance of patience. It also brought me closer to my father. I will keep practicing it for a long time. 根据短文内容,回答下列问题。 41.What did the writer think of calligraphy before? _ 42.Who loved calligraphy in the writer’s family? _ 43.Why did the writer agree to learn calligraphy at first? _ 44.What did the writer learn from calligraphy? _ 45.What changes has calligraphy brought to the writer’s life? (请用一句话回答) _ 五、完成句子 46. 中国书法是世界上最古老的艺术形式之一。 Chinese calligraphy is one of _ _ _ _ in the world. 47. 我爷爷已经练习书法三十年了。 My grandfather _ _ _ calligraphy for thirty years. 48. 过去我对书法不感兴趣,但现在我开始学习它。 I _ _ _ _ calligraphy, but now I start to learn it. 49. 书法需要大量的练习才能学好。 Calligraphy requires _ _ _ _ to learn well. 50. 许多外国游客欣赏中国书法的美。 Many foreign visitors _ _ _ _ Chinese calligraphy. 六、短文填空 阅读下列材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的适当形式。 Last weekend, I visited a calligraphy exhibition with my classmates. It was held in the city museum. We _51_ (see) many wonderful works from famous calligraphers. Some of them were hundreds of years old. I was _52_ (deep) moved by the beauty of the characters. A guide told us about the history of Chinese calligraphy. She said that calligraphy was not just a skill, but also a part of Chinese culture. One of my classmates asked the guide how to learn calligraphy well. The guide said, “You need to practice every day. _53_ (hold) the brush correctly is very important. Also, you should learn about the meaning of the characters.” After the exhibition, I decided _54_ (take) up calligraphy. I bought a brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Now I practice for half an hour every evening. I hope I can write beautiful characters _55_ (one) day. Calligraphy is a wonderful art form. It makes me feel _56_ (peace) and calm. I believe it will become my favorite hobby. I also want to tell my friends about it, so they can learn to _57_ (appreciate) this traditional art. My father is very happy that I am interested in calligraphy. He said he would teach me some _58_ (basic) skills. I am looking forward to _59_ (learn) more from him. I think calligraphy is a great way to connect with our _60_ (tradition) culture. 七、书面表达 请以My Experience with Chinese Calligraphy为题,根据以下提示介绍你与中国书法的经历。 1. 过去:对书法不了解,觉得无聊; 2. 现在:学习书法的经历,比如参加课程、练习的过程; 3. 感受:书法带来的变化,比如更有耐心,了解文化; 4. 展望:未来继续学习,推广书法。 词数:100 词左右 提示词:calligraphy, practice, patient, traditional culture 注意: 1. 表达中必须包含所给要点并进行适当发挥; 2. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名和地名等信息。 My Experience with Chinese Calligraphy _ 参考答案 一、单项选择 1.A 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.A 11.C 12.A 13.B 14.D 15.A 二、完形填空 16.B 17.A 18.C 19.B 20.A 21.C 22.A 23.A 24.B 25.A 三、阅读理解 第一篇 26.B 27.B 28.C 29.D 30.A 第二篇 31.F 32.T 33.F 34.T 35.F 第三篇 36.B 37.C 38.B 39.C 40.C 四、任务型阅读 41.He used to think calligraphy was a waste of time. 42.His father loved calligraphy. 43.Because he wanted to make his father happy. 44.He learned the importance of patience and about Chinese history and culture. 45.Calligraphy has taught him the importance of patience and brought him closer to his father. 五、完成句子 46.the oldest art forms 47.has been practising 48.used to be uninterested in 49.a lot of practice 50.appreciate the beauty of 六、短文填空 51.saw 52.deeply 53.Holding 54.to take 55.one 56.peaceful 57.appreciate 58.basic 59.learning 60.traditional 七、书面表达(例文) My Experience with Chinese Calligraphy I used to know nothing about Chinese calligraphy and thought it was boring. Last term, I joined a calligraphy club at school. At first, I found it hard to hold the brush correctly and write neat characters. But with my teacher’s help and daily practice, I made progress gradually. Now, calligraphy has become my favorite hobby. It makes me more patient and helps me understand Chinese traditional culture better. When I write calligraphy, I feel calm and relaxed. I will keep practicing calligraphy in the future. I also want to introduce it to my foreign friends, so they can enjoy the beauty of this great art form. 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $