Unit 6 The art of the brush素养测评 2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

**基本信息** Unit 6“The art of the brush”单元卷以艺术与文化传承为主题，融合语言能力、文化意识与思维品质，通过科技前沿（如AI工具OpenClaw）、社会热点（如“彩虹爷爷”护家乡）等素材，适配初中英语单元复习，实现知识巩固与素养培育统一。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|20分|细节理解、推理判断|A篇聚焦AI科技应用，B篇讲述老人用绘画拯救家乡，渗透文化传承与创新思维| |书面表达|15分|成长故事写作|以“年轻画家的成长”为主题，要求描述困境、解决方法与收获，培养语言表达与问题解决能力| |短文填空|15分|语法（时态、介词）、词汇（cultural, value）|融入孟子母亲育儿、敦煌壁画复刻等文化素材，强化语言知识与文化意识融合|

Unit 6　The art of the brush素养测评 一、 单项选择。(每小题1分, 共10分) (　　)1. All the students  　　　 climbing these mountains yesterday and wanted to go and climb them again. A. found pleasure in B. were bored with C. were busy with D. were afraid of (　　)2. — Zhu Yangzhu was presented with the China Youth May Fourth Medal in 2025. — Congratulations! He is the  　　　　of Peixian, Xuzhou.  A. pride B. press C. stroke D. character (　　)3. There are too many after-school classes for children today. In my opinion, parents should  　　　 some of them. They shouldn’t give their children too much  　　　　.  A. cut off; stress B. cut up; housework C. cut out; pressure D. cut down; homework (　　)4. In our hometown, about 1,500 metres east of my house,  　　　　an old temple  　　　　back to the 17th century.  A. stands; dating B. is standing; dated C. standing; dated D. stand; dating (　　)5. I find it necessary to accept his advice because it’s of great  　　　　to me.  A. breath B. pressure C. award D. value (　　)6. Every spring, thousands of tourists from home and  　　　　come to admire Luoyang’s peonies.  A. abroad B. outside C. inside D. oversea (　　)7. — Is this the first film  　　　　the young actor has acted in?  — Yes, it is, but I think it is the best film  　　　　I have ever seen.  A. who; who B. that; that C. which; who D. who; which (　　)8. — Why did your mother get angry with you just now? — Because I made so many mistakes in the exam that she  　　　　controlled her feelings when she heard it.  A. really B. nearly C. hardly D. mainly (　　)9. — What can I do for you? — Please provide us with some information of the children  　　　　we can use for writing.  A. how B. which C. what D. who (　　)10. — We should reduce plastic waste instead of just talking about it. —  　　　  A. I don’t know. B. Are you kidding? C. No way! D. Exactly. 二、 完形填空。(每小题1分, 共15分) Jenny had loved drawing from a young age. One day, Jenny was taking her first art class at school. She was very  　1　. The art teacher, Mrs Minton, told the children to draw the  　2　 at the front of the class.  Jenny  　3　 herself in drawing. When she took a rest, she looked at the painting next to hers. “That’s really good,” she said to Carrie. Carrie’s flowers looked real.  “Thanks,” said Carrie. She looked over at Jenny’s. “Oh! What happened to yours?” Jenny looked at her own painting. It was very different from Carrie’s. It  　4　 the whole page and the colours were brighter than the real flowers.  “It looks like a big  　5　,” said Carrie. “Did you spill(洒) the paint?”  “No,” Jenny shouted  　6　. “I painted what I saw, just as Mrs Minton said.”  Mrs Minton heard what Carrie said. She came to  　7　 Jenny’s work. “Oh, my dear,” she said. “Don’t worry if your painting doesn’t look exactly like other students’ paintings. The important thing is to  　8　 what you see. I think it’s wonderful, Jenny. It’s full of colour and life.” Jenny was surprised. “But it doesn’t look like the real flowers,” Carrie said.  “Everyone sees  　9　 things when they look at the world,” Mrs Minton answered, showing Jenny and Carrie a picture in a book. “This is a picture an artist painted of his own face. This is how he  　10　 himself.”  Carrie said, “It doesn’t look like a real person but just a few  　11　.”  “You should read this book, Jenny. It’s all about famous artists and their paintings,” Mrs Minton  　12　 her eyes on Jenny. “There are different kinds of paintings and one isn’t  　13　 than the other.”  Jenny  　14　 the book from Mrs Minton. That evening, she read all about the famous artists.  　15　 some of their paintings were very strange, she liked to admire all of them. From then on, she was sure of herself and braver to draw freely without worrying that her paintings were different from others’.  (　　)1. A. nervous B. surprised C. bored D. excited (　　)2. A. boxes B. flowers C. animals D. fish (　　)3. A. looked B. helped C. lost D. introduced (　　)4. A. covered B. hid C. polluted D. cleared (　　)5. A. hole B. pool C. mess D. field (　　)6. A. bravely B. confidently C. politely D. angrily (　　)7. A. give away B. turn down C. think about D. look at (　　)8. A. spell B. draw C. find D. teach (　　)9. A. similar B. beautiful C. different D. unusual (　　)10. A. treated B. behaved C. dressed D. saw (　　)11. A. lines B. pages C. pieces D. forms (　　)12. A. took B. laid C. held D. raised (　　)13. A. fatter B. tidier C. bigger D. better (　　)14. A. bought B. borrowed C. copied D. picked (　　)15. A. If B. Though C. Because D. When 三、 阅读理解。 (共20分) 第一节　阅读下列短文,从 A、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。(每小题1.5分,共15分) A In early March 2026, a free AI tool called OpenClaw became popular in China. People call it “the Lobster”(龙虾) because its icon is a red lobster. It started a fashion across the country called “raising lobsters”—that means setting up and using this AI tool. A large number of technology fans waited in line for the free setup in Shenzhen and Shanghai, and many people also paid for quick online help with setting it up. Unlike other common chat tools like ChatGPT, OpenClaw can do different kinds of practical tasks. It can work on many computer systems and goes well with everyday office programs. It can organize information, edit documents(编辑文件), and solve computer problems by itself, serving as a helpful tool. This change from “just chatting” to “working” made people want more suitable machines. Big companies have added one-click settings to make it easier to use, and local governments have made helpful rules to support similar research and develop new ideas. However, fast growth also brings risks. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(工信部) warned that the wrong setup might lead to cyberattacks and data leaks. Because of this risk, some big international companies even stopped using OpenClaw. Also, people who use it a lot have to keep paying for necessary language services. As international news said, OpenClaw shows the quick rise of useful AI tools and can help people work better. However, to make it grow well and last long, we need a balanced way: we must put new technology, online safety, and cost control together.  (　　)1. How does the writer describe OpenClaw’s popularity in Paragraph 1? A. By asking questions. B. By telling a story. C. By giving examples. D. By listing reasons. (　　)2. What makes OpenClaw different from common chat tools? A. It is able to complete practical tasks by itself. B. It supports talking with people all over the world. C. It provides free office programs for users. D. It works faster than other AI tools. (　　)3. What can we know from the second paragraph? A. OpenClaw will be in use in most companies soon. B. There is only one kind of machine people can buy. C. Local governments do nothing for the development of OpenClaw. D. OpenClaw helps increase the sales of suitable machines. (　　)4. What does the phrase “cyberattacks and data leaks” most probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. Helping people work better by sharing useful information. B. Harmful online actions and losing private information. C. Collecting and keeping information in a safe way. D. Sending information to others quickly through the Internet. (　　)5. Which opinion would the writer probably agree with? A. OpenClaw will do all the office work soon. B. OpenClaw is a useful AI tool but needs proper use and management. C. It’s right for big international companies to stop using OpenClaw. D. OpenClaw’s success shows that ChatGPT is no longer useful. B If your hometown were to be pulled down one day, would you miss it? And what would you do to protect it? Huang Yongfu gave us his perfect answer. Huang and his wife lived in a small village. The village was far from the town, and most houses there were built decades ago, with grey walls and few decorations. Local people never paid much attention to those old walls. After he retired(退休), Huang had plenty of free time. He started painting lovely animals, beautiful flowers and even interesting village stories on the walls of his house just for fun. The once lifeless walls soon became the most eye-catching spot in the whole village. Later, his neighbours asked him to paint their houses too. His paintbrush brought a second “life” to those dull old houses. In 2008, the village was going to be pulled down, because most villagers had moved away. To save his hometown, Huang decided to paint every street in the village. The old man covered every street, wall and door in the whole village with bright, lovely colours. In 2010, some university students happened to pass by the village. They were amazed by Huang’s cute and lively artwork. These students then started the “Save Rainbow Village” project. It was a big success, and the village soon became an art park. Huang himself became famous as “Grandpa Rainbow”. Now, Rainbow Village has become a well-known tourist attraction. It welcomes over one million visitors every year. Grandpa Rainbow finally made his dream come true—he saved his beloved village. Although Grandpa Rainbow passed away on January 23,2024, people will remember him and his warm story forever. (　　)6. Why does the writer ask two questions at the beginning of the passage? A. To find the answers. B. To surprise the readers. C. To lead into the story. D. To show the writer’s idea. (　　)7. What do we know about Huang after he stopped working? A. He lived a colourful life. B. He showed his singing talent. C. He helped neighbours build houses. D. He brought animals into the village. (　　)8. The underlined word “dull” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “ 　　　　”.  A. clean B. bright C. boring D. small (　　)9. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Huang painted the village to make money at first. B. The “Save Rainbow Village” project was started by university students. C. Rainbow Village now receives fewer than a million visitors every year. D. Huang refused to paint for his neighbours in the beginning. (　　)10. What is the main idea of the passage? A. A special beautiful village attracts lots of visitors. B. An old man saved his hometown with paintings. C. University students worked together to start a project. D. Old houses in the village were full of beautiful paintings. 第二节　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。(每小题1分,共5分) Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries? 11.  　　 You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. These pictures often show what each country finds important. They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning.  Let’s start with China. 12.  　　 On the 20-yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. 13.  　　 On the 5-yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.  Other countries do this too, in their own way. Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns! Canada’s notes have snowy landscapes and maple(枫树) leaves. These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. 14.  　　 But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. 15.  　　  So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look. A. It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries. B. You make a mess. C. It’s fast and easy. D. The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition. E. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket. F. You will see more than numbers and colours. 四、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 (每小题1分,共5分) 1. A skilled  　 　(calligraphy) must devote years to practising.  2. When  　 　(practise) calligraphy, every stroke requires patience and focus.  3. Traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy are great  　 　(culture) treasures of our country.  4. It was my  　 　(pleased) to help you with the translation.  5. Writing Chinese  　 　(character) is not only a skill but also helps us feel the charm of traditional culture.  五、 根据汉语提示完成句子。(每小题2分,共10分) 1. 这个应用是免费的,为什么不自己试试呢? The app is free, so why not   　?  2. 接受具有挑战性的任务无疑能培养我解决问题的能力。 Taking on challenging tasks can undoubtedly  　 　 solve problems.  3. 这条新闻引起了国内外的广泛关注。 The news has attracted widespread attention  　 　.  4. 下雨天开车时需要减速慢行。 You  　 　 when driving on a rainy day.  5. 尽管面临(必须)赢的(巨大)压力,这支球队仍然表现得很出色。(under pressure) 六、 短文填空。(每空1分,共15分) 第一节　请认真阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Mencius was a great thinker in ancient times. When he was three years old, his father died. His mother 1.  　 　(bring) him up alone. His mother was so hard-working 2.  　 　 she spent all her time on her son. She hoped that her son would be 3.  　 useful person in the future, so she cared about his education very much. When 4.   　(they) living environment was not good for him, his mother would move to another place at once.  At first, they 5.  　 　(live) near a cemetery(墓地). “We can’t live here. It’s not good for my son,” said his mother seriously. Then they moved to a place near a market. “It’s too 6.  　 　(noise) to study. It is not good for my son to live here,” said his mother once again. At last, they moved to a place near a school. “This place is much 7.  　better　(good) for my son, and I like it,” his mother said 8.  　 　(happy).  Mencius was moved by his mum. From then on, he decided 9.  　 　(study) hard. When he grew up, he became a great Chinese thinker. He was widely known all over the world. Many scholars looked up 10.  　 　 Mencius as one of the most important thinkers in ancient China.  This story tells us a good living environment plays an important role in our daily life. 第二节　用方框中所给单词或短语填空,使短文完整通顺,有一个多余。 successfully　value　slow　important　as soon as　According to A Chinese girl has spent half a year recreating a mural(壁画) in Dunhuang, Northwest China’s Gansu Province. Qin Yueyu is a graduate student, who comes from the Shandong College of Arts. 1.  　 　 Qin, the mural painting was the subject for her graduation project. And one of the most 2.  　 　 reasons why she chose to recreate the murals inside the Mogao Grottoes is that they are the art of Dunhuang from the Mid-Tang dynasty.  Qin has 3.  　 　 recreated several murals over the past three years since she started her postgraduate(研究生) studies. “The Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang interested me 4.  　 　 I watched The Nine-Coloured Deer, a Chinese film, as a child,” said Qin. The Nine-Coloured Deer was based on(基于) a mural discovered from the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang.  The young girl hopes that she might be able to show the 5.  　 　 of the Mogao Grottoes with the cultural knowledge. “The ancient murals aren’t movable cultural relics found inside grottoes, but by recreating these murals, we can turn them into movable works of art,” expressed Qin.  七、 任务型阅读。(每小题2分,共10分) Have you ever looked at a simple drawing and felt something deep inside? That’s the magic that Feng Zikai, known as the father of Chinese cartoons, could create. His works show the joy and sadness of life, full of kindness and care. Feng was born in 1898 in Zhejiang Province. He grew up in a wealthy family, but he didn’t like the traditional ways of study. Instead, he loved art from a young age. At school, a teacher named Li Shutong encouraged him to follow his dream. Li taught Feng to draw things from real life, not just to trace(临摹) pictures. He also said that a good artist needed both skill and good character, which deeply influenced Feng Zikai’s art. After graduation, Feng worked as an art teacher in Shanghai. Then, in 1921, he went to Tokyo to study Japanese and European art. Inspired by the Japanese artist Takehisa Yumeji, he returned home with fresh ideas for his ink paintings. Back in China, he joined a group of writers and artists. His drawings soon appeared in popular magazines. These works became known as manhua, a type of Chinese cartoon. Feng also designed book covers, and illustrated(给……配插图) books, sharing his ideas about kindness and caring for people. Feng had a kind heart. He loved all living things, especially children. He believed that children were full of life and spirit. He said teaching children was simple. “Just let them be a child, and never let them lose their childlike heart.” Through his art and caring ideas, Feng Zikai continues to inspire people today. 根据短文内容回答问题,每题答案不超过6个单词。 1. What is Feng Zikai known as? 2. Where was Feng Zikai born? 3. What deeply influenced Feng Zikai’s art? 4. Why did Feng Zikai go to Tokyo in 1921? 5. How did Feng Zikai become successful according to the passage? 八、 书面表达。 (共15分) 成长路上有荆棘,跨越之后见光芒。你校正在开展“成长故事分享会”英文演讲稿征集活动。请你以“The growing story of a young painter”为题,根据下面表格中的信息,写一篇短文投稿,介绍一位成长者的经历。 The growing story of a young painter What growing pain did he or she face? How did he or she solve it? What did he or she gain from it? 注意:1. 短文须包含表格中的信息,可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;2. 文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;3. 词数80~100。 参考词汇: believe in(相信), clear one’s mind of ...(清除心中的……)  　 　   　 　   　 　   　 　   　 　   　 　   　 　   　 　   　 　   　 　   　 　  参考答案 Unit 6　The art of the brush素养测评 一、 单项选择。(每小题1分, 共10分) (　A　)1. All the students  　　　 climbing these mountains yesterday and wanted to go and climb them again. A. found pleasure in B. were bored with C. were busy with D. were afraid of (　A　)2. — Zhu Yangzhu was presented with the China Youth May Fourth Medal in 2025. — Congratulations! He is the  　　　　of Peixian, Xuzhou.  A. pride B. press C. stroke D. character (　C　)3. There are too many after-school classes for children today. In my opinion, parents should  　　　 some of them. They shouldn’t give their children too much  　　　　.  A. cut off; stress B. cut up; housework C. cut out; pressure D. cut down; homework (　A　)4. In our hometown, about 1,500 metres east of my house,  　　　　an old temple  　　　　back to the 17th century.  A. stands; dating B. is standing; dated C. standing; dated D. stand; dating (　D　)5. I find it necessary to accept his advice because it’s of great  　　　　to me.  A. breath B. pressure C. award D. value (　A　)6. Every spring, thousands of tourists from home and  　　　　come to admire Luoyang’s peonies.  A. abroad B. outside C. inside D. oversea (　B　)7. — Is this the first film  　　　　the young actor has acted in?  — Yes, it is, but I think it is the best film  　　　　I have ever seen.  A. who; who B. that; that C. which; who D. who; which (　C　)8. — Why did your mother get angry with you just now? — Because I made so many mistakes in the exam that she  　　　　controlled her feelings when she heard it.  A. really B. nearly C. hardly D. mainly (　B　)9. — What can I do for you? — Please provide us with some information of the children  　　　　we can use for writing.  A. how B. which C. what D. who (　D　)10. — We should reduce plastic waste instead of just talking about it. —  　　　  A. I don’t know. B. Are you kidding? C. No way! D. Exactly. 二、 完形填空。(每小题1分, 共15分) Jenny had loved drawing from a young age. One day, Jenny was taking her first art class at school. She was very  　1　. The art teacher, Mrs Minton, told the children to draw the  　2　 at the front of the class.  Jenny  　3　 herself in drawing. When she took a rest, she looked at the painting next to hers. “That’s really good,” she said to Carrie. Carrie’s flowers looked real.  “Thanks,” said Carrie. She looked over at Jenny’s. “Oh! What happened to yours?” Jenny looked at her own painting. It was very different from Carrie’s. It  　4　 the whole page and the colours were brighter than the real flowers.  “It looks like a big  　5　,” said Carrie. “Did you spill(洒) the paint?”  “No,” Jenny shouted  　6　. “I painted what I saw, just as Mrs Minton said.”  Mrs Minton heard what Carrie said. She came to  　7　 Jenny’s work. “Oh, my dear,” she said. “Don’t worry if your painting doesn’t look exactly like other students’ paintings. The important thing is to  　8　 what you see. I think it’s wonderful, Jenny. It’s full of colour and life.” Jenny was surprised. “But it doesn’t look like the real flowers,” Carrie said.  “Everyone sees  　9　 things when they look at the world,” Mrs Minton answered, showing Jenny and Carrie a picture in a book. “This is a picture an artist painted of his own face. This is how he  　10　 himself.”  Carrie said, “It doesn’t look like a real person but just a few  　11　.”  “You should read this book, Jenny. It’s all about famous artists and their paintings,” Mrs Minton  　12　 her eyes on Jenny. “There are different kinds of paintings and one isn’t  　13　 than the other.”  Jenny  　14　 the book from Mrs Minton. That evening, she read all about the famous artists.  　15　 some of their paintings were very strange, she liked to admire all of them. From then on, she was sure of herself and braver to draw freely without worrying that her paintings were different from others’.  (　D　)1. A. nervous B. surprised C. bored D. excited (　B　)2. A. boxes B. flowers C. animals D. fish (　C　)3. A. looked B. helped C. lost D. introduced (　A　)4. A. covered B. hid C. polluted D. cleared (　C　)5. A. hole B. pool C. mess D. field (　D　)6. A. bravely B. confidently C. politely D. angrily (　D　)7. A. give away B. turn down C. think about D. look at (　B　)8. A. spell B. draw C. find D. teach (　C　)9. A. similar B. beautiful C. different D. unusual (　D　)10. A. treated B. behaved C. dressed D. saw (　A　)11. A. lines B. pages C. pieces D. forms (　B　)12. A. took B. laid C. held D. raised (　D　)13. A. fatter B. tidier C. bigger D. better (　B　)14. A. bought B. borrowed C. copied D. picked (　B　)15. A. If B. Though C. Because D. When 三、 阅读理解。 (共20分) 第一节　阅读下列短文,从 A、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。(每小题1.5分,共15分) A In early March 2026, a free AI tool called OpenClaw became popular in China. People call it “the Lobster”(龙虾) because its icon is a red lobster. It started a fashion across the country called “raising lobsters”—that means setting up and using this AI tool. A large number of technology fans waited in line for the free setup in Shenzhen and Shanghai, and many people also paid for quick online help with setting it up. Unlike other common chat tools like ChatGPT, OpenClaw can do different kinds of practical tasks. It can work on many computer systems and goes well with everyday office programs. It can organize information, edit documents(编辑文件), and solve computer problems by itself, serving as a helpful tool. This change from “just chatting” to “working” made people want more suitable machines. Big companies have added one-click settings to make it easier to use, and local governments have made helpful rules to support similar research and develop new ideas. However, fast growth also brings risks. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(工信部) warned that the wrong setup might lead to cyberattacks and data leaks. Because of this risk, some big international companies even stopped using OpenClaw. Also, people who use it a lot have to keep paying for necessary language services. As international news said, OpenClaw shows the quick rise of useful AI tools and can help people work better. However, to make it grow well and last long, we need a balanced way: we must put new technology, online safety, and cost control together.  (　C　)1. How does the writer describe OpenClaw’s popularity in Paragraph 1? A. By asking questions. B. By telling a story. C. By giving examples. D. By listing reasons. (　A　)2. What makes OpenClaw different from common chat tools? A. It is able to complete practical tasks by itself. B. It supports talking with people all over the world. C. It provides free office programs for users. D. It works faster than other AI tools. (　D　)3. What can we know from the second paragraph? A. OpenClaw will be in use in most companies soon. B. There is only one kind of machine people can buy. C. Local governments do nothing for the development of OpenClaw. D. OpenClaw helps increase the sales of suitable machines. (　B　)4. What does the phrase “cyberattacks and data leaks” most probably mean in Paragraph 3? A. Helping people work better by sharing useful information. B. Harmful online actions and losing private information. C. Collecting and keeping information in a safe way. D. Sending information to others quickly through the Internet. (　B　)5. Which opinion would the writer probably agree with? A. OpenClaw will do all the office work soon. B. OpenClaw is a useful AI tool but needs proper use and management. C. It’s right for big international companies to stop using OpenClaw. D. OpenClaw’s success shows that ChatGPT is no longer useful. B If your hometown were to be pulled down one day, would you miss it? And what would you do to protect it? Huang Yongfu gave us his perfect answer. Huang and his wife lived in a small village. The village was far from the town, and most houses there were built decades ago, with grey walls and few decorations. Local people never paid much attention to those old walls. After he retired(退休), Huang had plenty of free time. He started painting lovely animals, beautiful flowers and even interesting village stories on the walls of his house just for fun. The once lifeless walls soon became the most eye-catching spot in the whole village. Later, his neighbours asked him to paint their houses too. His paintbrush brought a second “life” to those dull old houses. In 2008, the village was going to be pulled down, because most villagers had moved away. To save his hometown, Huang decided to paint every street in the village. The old man covered every street, wall and door in the whole village with bright, lovely colours. In 2010, some university students happened to pass by the village. They were amazed by Huang’s cute and lively artwork. These students then started the “Save Rainbow Village” project. It was a big success, and the village soon became an art park. Huang himself became famous as “Grandpa Rainbow”. Now, Rainbow Village has become a well-known tourist attraction. It welcomes over one million visitors every year. Grandpa Rainbow finally made his dream come true—he saved his beloved village. Although Grandpa Rainbow passed away on January 23,2024, people will remember him and his warm story forever. (　C　)6. Why does the writer ask two questions at the beginning of the passage? A. To find the answers. B. To surprise the readers. C. To lead into the story. D. To show the writer’s idea. (　A　)7. What do we know about Huang after he stopped working? A. He lived a colourful life. B. He showed his singing talent. C. He helped neighbours build houses. D. He brought animals into the village. (　C　)8. The underlined word “dull” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “ 　　　　”.  A. clean B. bright C. boring D. small (　B　)9. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Huang painted the village to make money at first. B. The “Save Rainbow Village” project was started by university students. C. Rainbow Village now receives fewer than a million visitors every year. D. Huang refused to paint for his neighbours in the beginning. (　B　)10. What is the main idea of the passage? A. A special beautiful village attracts lots of visitors. B. An old man saved his hometown with paintings. C. University students worked together to start a project. D. Old houses in the village were full of beautiful paintings. 第二节　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。(每小题1分,共5分) Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries? 11.  　F　 You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. These pictures often show what each country finds important. They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning.  Let’s start with China. 12.  　D　 On the 20-yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. 13.  　A　 On the 5-yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.  Other countries do this too, in their own way. Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns! Canada’s notes have snowy landscapes and maple(枫树) leaves. These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. 14.  　C　 But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. 15.  　E　  So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look. A. It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries. B. You make a mess. C. It’s fast and easy. D. The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition. E. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket. F. You will see more than numbers and colours. 四、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 (每小题1分,共5分) 1. A skilled  　calligrapher　(calligraphy) must devote years to practising.  2. When  　practising　(practise) calligraphy, every stroke requires patience and focus.  3. Traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy are great  　cultural　(culture) treasures of our country.  4. It was my  　pleasure　(pleased) to help you with the translation.  5. Writing Chinese  　characters　(character) is not only a skill but also helps us feel the charm of traditional culture.  五、 根据汉语提示完成句子。(每小题2分,共10分) 1. 这个应用是免费的,为什么不自己试试呢? The app is free, so why not  　try it yourself　?  2. 接受具有挑战性的任务无疑能培养我解决问题的能力。 Taking on challenging tasks can undoubtedly  　develop my ability to　 solve problems.  3. 这条新闻引起了国内外的广泛关注。 The news has attracted widespread attention  　at home and abroad　.  4. 下雨天开车时需要减速慢行。 You  　need to slow down　 when driving on a rainy day.  5. 尽管面临(必须)赢的(巨大)压力,这支球队仍然表现得很出色。(under pressure) The team performed well even though they were under pressure to win. 六、 短文填空。(每空1分,共15分) 第一节　请认真阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Mencius was a great thinker in ancient times. When he was three years old, his father died. His mother 1.  　brought　(bring) him up alone. His mother was so hard-working 2.  　that　 she spent all her time on her son. She hoped that her son would be 3.  　a　 useful person in the future, so she cared about his education very much. When 4.  　their　(they) living environment was not good for him, his mother would move to another place at once.  At first, they 5.  　lived　(live) near a cemetery(墓地). “We can’t live here. It’s not good for my son,” said his mother seriously. Then they moved to a place near a market. “It’s too 6.  　noisy　(noise) to study. It is not good for my son to live here,” said his mother once again. At last, they moved to a place near a school. “This place is much 7.  　better　(good) for my son, and I like it,” his mother said 8.  　happily　(happy).  Mencius was moved by his mum. From then on, he decided 9.  　to study　(study) hard. When he grew up, he became a great Chinese thinker. He was widely known all over the world. Many scholars looked up 10.  　to　 Mencius as one of the most important thinkers in ancient China.  This story tells us a good living environment plays an important role in our daily life. 第二节　用方框中所给单词或短语填空,使短文完整通顺,有一个多余。 successfully　value　slow　important　as soon as　According to A Chinese girl has spent half a year recreating a mural(壁画) in Dunhuang, Northwest China’s Gansu Province. Qin Yueyu is a graduate student, who comes from the Shandong College of Arts. 1.  　According to　 Qin, the mural painting was the subject for her graduation project. And one of the most 2.  　important　 reasons why she chose to recreate the murals inside the Mogao Grottoes is that they are the art of Dunhuang from the Mid-Tang dynasty.  Qin has 3.  　successfully　 recreated several murals over the past three years since she started her postgraduate(研究生) studies. “The Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang interested me 4.  　as soon as　 I watched The Nine-Coloured Deer, a Chinese film, as a child,” said Qin. The Nine-Coloured Deer was based on(基于) a mural discovered from the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang.  The young girl hopes that she might be able to show the 5.  　value　 of the Mogao Grottoes with the cultural knowledge. “The ancient murals aren’t movable cultural relics found inside grottoes, but by recreating these murals, we can turn them into movable works of art,” expressed Qin.  七、 任务型阅读。(每小题2分,共10分) Have you ever looked at a simple drawing and felt something deep inside? That’s the magic that Feng Zikai, known as the father of Chinese cartoons, could create. His works show the joy and sadness of life, full of kindness and care. Feng was born in 1898 in Zhejiang Province. He grew up in a wealthy family, but he didn’t like the traditional ways of study. Instead, he loved art from a young age. At school, a teacher named Li Shutong encouraged him to follow his dream. Li taught Feng to draw things from real life, not just to trace(临摹) pictures. He also said that a good artist needed both skill and good character, which deeply influenced Feng Zikai’s art. After graduation, Feng worked as an art teacher in Shanghai. Then, in 1921, he went to Tokyo to study Japanese and European art. Inspired by the Japanese artist Takehisa Yumeji, he returned home with fresh ideas for his ink paintings. Back in China, he joined a group of writers and artists. His drawings soon appeared in popular magazines. These works became known as manhua, a type of Chinese cartoon. Feng also designed book covers, and illustrated(给……配插图) books, sharing his ideas about kindness and caring for people. Feng had a kind heart. He loved all living things, especially children. He believed that children were full of life and spirit. He said teaching children was simple. “Just let them be a child, and never let them lose their childlike heart.” Through his art and caring ideas, Feng Zikai continues to inspire people today. 根据短文内容回答问题,每题答案不超过6个单词。 1. What is Feng Zikai known as? The father of Chinese cartoons. 2. Where was Feng Zikai born? In Zhejiang Province. 3. What deeply influenced Feng Zikai’s art? Li Shutong’s idea about good artists. 4. Why did Feng Zikai go to Tokyo in 1921? To study Japanese and European art. 5. How did Feng Zikai become successful according to the passage? By his caring ideas. 八、 书面表达。 (共15分) 成长路上有荆棘,跨越之后见光芒。你校正在开展“成长故事分享会”英文演讲稿征集活动。请你以“The growing story of a young painter”为题,根据下面表格中的信息,写一篇短文投稿,介绍一位成长者的经历。 The growing story of a young painter What growing pain did he or she face? How did he or she solve it? What did he or she gain from it? 注意:1. 短文须包含表格中的信息,可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;2. 文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;3. 词数80~100。 参考词汇: believe in(相信), clear one’s mind of ...(清除心中的……)  　The growing story of a young painter　  I would like to talk about a young painter and his growth story. At first, others laughed at him because they said his paintings were meaningless. He worried a lot and even thought about giving up painting. To cheer himself up, he believed in his own style and kept practising every day. What’s more, he took walks in the park to clear his mind of bad comments. Now he is a successful painter. His works are so amazing that many people love his paintings. He now knows clearly that holding onto what you love is the key to growth. I believe we can all learn a lot from his story. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $