Unit 6 The art of the brush 课时同步练习 2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

**基本信息** 该同步练习以“中国传统艺术”为主题，通过基础词汇、语法应用到综合语篇的三层递进设计，实现语言能力与文化意识的融合培养，适配新授课从知识输入到能力输出的教学节奏。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |基础层|核心词汇（如calligraphy, inkstick）、短语搭配|题型直观，如根据提示写单词、方框词填空，夯实语言基础| |进阶层|语法应用（时态、介词）、词汇辨析|单项选择结合文化情境，如考查inkstick用途，提升语境运用能力| |综合层|语篇理解、文化主题（敦煌艺术、齐白石）|完形填空、阅读理解融入传统艺术故事，培养跨文化思维与综合语言运用能力|

Unit 6　The art of the brush 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. Learning  　 　(书法) has taught me patience and a deep appreciation of the art of writing.  2. She keeps a small  　 　(瓶装的) perfume as a precious gift from her friend.  3. An  　 　(墨条) is a traditional tool that calligraphers grind to make ink for writing.  4. They dug in search of hidden t 　reasure　.  二、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空(其中有一个是多余的)。 date back to　prefer　be different from　practice　beauty　brush 1. She  　 　 reading alone to joining in the party.  2. Life in the city  　 　 life in the countryside.  3. Yangzhou is widely known for its  　 　 Slender West Lake and attracts millions of visitors every year.  4. This old temple is a special building  　 　 the Ming Dynasty with a long history.  5. If you want to speak English well, you need to  　 　 listening and speaking as often as possible.  三、 单项选择。 （　　）1. Wen Zhengming, a great master from Suzhou, Jiangsu, was an excellent  　　　　and his works are still admired today.  A. calligrapher B. dentist C. engineer D. musician （　　）2. — I’ve never seen an inkstick before. What is it used for? — It is used for  　　　　with a brush, especially in traditional Chinese art.  A. calling B. writing C. sleeping D. travelling （　A　）3. In the past, people drank fresh water directly, but now most people like to drink  　　　　water.  A. bottled B. hard C. soft D. full （　　）4. — Our country has made great achievements in science and technology. —  　　　　We are proud of our country.  A. You’re welcome. B. Exactly. C. Never mind. D. My pleasure. 四、 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。 Did Leonardo da Vinci want Mona Lisa to live behind a wall of glass? When the great works of art were created, they weren’t 1.  　 (normal) hidden away and guarded. Art 2.  　 　(need) to be where people can actually reach it and see it! Art in museums is fascinating. But is that the only way to experience art?  Street art is 3.  　 　 inexpensive example of this. Liu Zhicheng and his partner Xu Fengkai are two young 4.  　 　(art) born in Yunnan Province. They paint on the walls of farmhouses in villages. Classic symbols in Chinese culture, such as lotus flowers(莲花) and cranes(仙鹤), are the local favourites. These two young men are 5.  　 　(wide) admired for their excellent artworks. It makes them happy—they know that their paintings 6.  　 　(plant) seeds of love for art in people’s hearts since they started painting outside.  Street art often brings joy to busy people as they pass 7.  　 　. David Zinn is known for his 3D drawings. People are 8.  　 　(surprise) that David can turn common things into pretty creations with chalk. A hole in the wall becomes a window for a mouse 9.  　 　 some grass can become a rabbit’s skirt. Zinn’s art adds a touch of magic to people’s 10.  　 　(life).  五、 完形填空。 Liam had always wanted to learn how to paint. He had spent years admiring beautiful artworks, but he had never picked up a brush himself. “I don’t have the  　1　,” he would always say. But deep down, he knew that he was just afraid of  　2　.  One afternoon, as he walked past a small art workshop, he saw a sign in the window: “Painting Class for Beginners—Join Today!” Without thinking, he walked inside. The instructor, Ms. Oliver, welcomed him with a warm smile. “Have you  　3　 before?” she asked. “No,” Liam replied. “I don’t think I’m very good at drawing.” “Well,” she said, handing him a brush, “you’ll never know  　4　 you try.”  Liam took a deep breath and put his brush into the paint. At first, his hands shook, and his strokes(笔触) were  　5　. But as time passed, he slowly learned some skills. “You’re doing great,” Ms. Oliver encouraged him. “Art is about  　6　 yourself, not about being perfect.” Liam nodded, feeling  　7　. By the end of the class, he had created a simple but colourful painting of a sunset. It wasn’t perfect, but it was his. As he packed up his things, he turned to Ms. Oliver. “I never thought I could do this,” he said. She smiled, “The only real failure is not starting. Keep painting, and you’ll see  　8　.” Liam left the workshop that day with a new sense of achievement. Maybe he wasn’t an artist yet, but he had taken the first step, and that was what  　9　.  A few weeks later, he hung his first painting in his living room and he always looked at it  　10　—not because it was perfect, but because it was proof that he had tried.  （　　）1. A. idea B. habit C. talent D. skill （　　）2. A. failing B. learning C. running D. competing （　　）3. A. read B. written C. painted D. designed （　　）4. A. if B. unless C. because D. though （　　）5. A. unusual B. unreal C. uncertain D. unsafe （　　）6. A. showing B. encouraging C. protecting D. praising （　　）7. A. nervous B. angry C. relaxed D. surprised （　　）8. A. knowledge B. success C. information D. process （　　）9. A. mattered B. remained C. followed D. counted （　　）10. A. slowly B. proudly C. easily D. finally Unit 6　The art of the brush 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. A gentle smile suddenly  　 　(出现) on his face when he heard the good news.  2. Several students stood quietly in the  　 　(门口,门道), waiting for their teacher.  3. It brings me great  　 　(愉快) to learn traditional handwriting with my teachers.  4. Too much study p 　 　 may make students feel tired and upset.  二、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空 (其中有一个是多余的)。 artist　breathe　under pressure　slow down　traditional　appear 1. A kind of shared bike  　 　 in our city and made our daily life much more convenient.  2. The car  　 　 when it passed the school gate to keep the students safe.  3. He took a deep  　 　 and began to give a speech in front of the whole class confidently.  4. Many teenagers often feel  　 　 because of high expectations from parents.  5. The little girl has a special  　 　 talent and she is good at drawing and dancing.  三、 单项选择。 （　　）1. Good news! Our team  　　　　the ________ soccer game by 3∶1.  A. lost; finally B. failed; finally C. won; final D. beat; final （　　）2. It is very important for us to  　　　 on our lessons in class so that we can understand the teachers better.  A. focus B. decide C. imagine D. explain （　　）3. This new way of practicing English writing is creative and helpful. I think you should  　　　　.  A. try it yourself B. take it easy C. look it up D. turn it down （　　）4. She  　　　　her mother for being so strong and kind.  A. earns B. knows C. admires D. finds 四、 根据首字母提示补全短文。 Chang Shana is a designer and design educator. Out of love for Dunhuang, she has 1. s 　 　 her life spreading Dunhuang art.  Chang’s father is Chang Shuhong. As the first director of Dunhuang Academy, he was 2. k 　 　 as “The Protector of Dunhuang”. At the age of 12, Chang Shana followed her father to Dunhuang. At 14, she started to learn painting and the art of Dunhuang from her father 3. w 　 　/w 　 　 copying the murals in the grottoes(石窟).  At 17, Chang went to the USA for 4. f 　 　 study. She returned two years later to help her father hold an exhibition(展览) of Dunhuang art, where their copies were also shown. The exhibition was held 5. s 　 and their works caught the attention of Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng. Then Lin introduced her to the fields of design and education.  For Chang, Dunhuang has played an important 6. r 　 　 in her life. All of her most important designs, 7. i 　 　 the ceiling of the banquet(宴会) hall of the Great Hall of the People, have been influenced by the art of Dunhuang.  In 2014, Chang started her touring exhibition “Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang”. The show not only 8. t 　 　 a touching artistic story but also shows a history of protecting traditional Chinese culture. It has traveled around the country, making more people understand the 9. i 　 　 of protecting Dunhuang’s traditional art.  Chang’s father once told her, “10. N 　 　 forget you’re from Dunhuang.” She has always kept those words in her mind and continued creating modern works with the artistic style of Dunhuang.  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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Perhaps Vincent van Gogh(1853-1890) isn’t the most famous artist in the world, but his personal story is probably the most well-known. The paintings he created didn’t become famous until after he died. 1.  　　 He started his career working for an art dealer(艺术品商). Later he tried other things like teaching in England. He also tried to become a priest(牧师) but failed the exams.  Finally, he found something else to believe in when he lived in Belgium(比利时)—art. 2.  　　  He was an important artist in a generation that challenged the Impressionist(印象派) style. Post-Impressionists wanted to show the world as it felt to them, not always as it looked. Van Gogh used different forms and colours to make his art more abstract(抽象的). 3.  　　 In Wheat Field with Crows (1890), the colours are very intense(强烈的). 4.  　　 But the colours are used in such a way that the painting looks better than a photograph.  5.  　　 He was poor and was thought to have mental problems, which led to his death. What had made him so sad? It could be the troubles he faced working as an artist in a practical world.  A. A museum was built to honor the top artists of the country. B. Wheat is yellow, grass is green, and crows are black. C. He returned to his childhood love of painting and drawing. D. Van Gogh was born into a rich family in the Netherlands. E. Unfortunately, Van Gogh’s art wasn’t very popular while he was alive. F. The way he used colours was especially impressive. G. Nobody in the world loved Van Gogh when he was young. Unit 6　The art of the brush 第3课时　Reading (2) 一、 根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1. The lake was  　 　(静止的,平静的) in the morning, without a single wave on the water.  2. Many teenagers show their  　 　(艺术的) expression through short videos.  3. It gives me great  　 　(快乐,满足) to read interesting books in the library.  4. Learning to write Chinese  　 　(汉字) can help us understand traditional culture better.  二、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空(其中有一个是多余的)。 pressure　proud　focus on　still　take pleasure in　stroke 1. The river was so  　 　 that we could clearly see fish swimming slowly in the water.  2. We should keep quiet in the library so that everyone can  　 　 their reading.  3. She felt a strong sense of  　 　 when she saw her students make great progress in English learning.  4. Every  　 　 in calligraphy shows the writer’s patience and artistic talent.  5. When he was alive, my grandfather  　 　 planting flowers and drinking tea in his quiet garden every day.  三、 单项选择。 （　　）1. As he had no tools, he had to put the picture  　　　　the wall before it could  　　　　.  A. on; put on B. against; be put up C. up; put up D. beyond; be put on （　　）2. It’s impossible for him to pass the PE exam easily ________ he keeps exercising every day.  A. but B. since C. if D. unless （　　）3. The firemen are working  　　　　and they tell us not to stay  　　　　to the building.  A. close; close B. closely; closely C. closely; close D. close; closely （　　）4. — Mum, I didn’t have any confidence before the game, but I won at last! — That’s really something. I  　　　　you!  A. am familiar with B. look forward to C. look down on D. take pride in 四、 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。 famous　considered　Besides　turn　work hard　But Wu Daozi was one of the greatest of all Chinese artists. Wu lost his parents when he was young and he lived a very poor life. The young Wu had to 1.  　 to make a living. He often did small jobs in the streets and villages, trying his best to support himself every day. He began to learn painting not from 2. painters, but from folk artisans(民间手艺人) in today’s Henan Province. He watched them paint carefully and practised late into night. He became the first artist in Chinese art history to 3.  　 　 landscapes into a new kind of painting. His paintings were full of life and showed deep love for nature. Wu also learned a lot in painting human figures. He could draw lively and moving characters with simple but beautiful lines. 4.  　 　 his wonderful landscapes and excellent paintings, he is 5.  　 　 as a “Sage of Art(画圣)” in China. During his lifetime, Wu painted more than 300 amazing murals(壁画). Most of them were about stories, mountains and rivers. People at that time loved his works very much, and even today, artists still study and learn from his great painting skills.  五、 阅读理解。 Chinese calligraphy has been treasured as the highest form of art in China for over 3,000 years. It’s not just beautiful writing—it carries the spirit and emotions of the writer. There are five main styles: seal script, clerical script, regular script, running script, and cursive script. Among these, regular script(楷书) and running script are most widely used today. Regular script, developed during the Han Dynasty, is known for its clear structure and balanced lines. It’s often recommended to beginners because it teaches basic brush control. Running script, created later, allows more freedom—characters flow like dancing ink, showing the writer’s personality. Wang Xizhi, from the Jin Dynasty, is called the “Sage of Calligraphy”. His work “Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion” is considered the best example of running script. A famous saying describes good calligraphy, “like a soaring goose or a swimming dragon”, meaning the characters should be full of life and movement.  True calligraphy masters follow three key principles: proper brush technique, correct ink density, and harmonious composition. More importantly, they believe “the heart leads the brush”—your inner feelings should guide your writing. （　　）1. Which two calligraphy styles are most commonly used today? A. Seal script and clerical script. B. Cursive script and seal script. C. Regular script and running script. D. Clerical script and regular script. （　　）2. What does the underlined saying describe? A. The speed of writing. B. The living spirit in characters. C. The tools used in calligraphy. D. The history of Chinese writing. （　　）3. Which of the following shows the “heart leads the brush” principle? A. Using proper brush technique. B. Practicing basic characters repeatedly. C. Copying ancient masters’ works exactly. D. Expressing personal emotions through writing. （　　）4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To compare different art forms. B. To introduce calligraphy’s key features. C. To tell stories of famous calligraphers. D. To explain how to choose calligraphy tools. Unit 6　The art of the brush 第4课时　Grammar 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. The flowers in the park blow in the wind and dance  　 　(漂亮地) in the warm sunshine.  2. The Wu School of Painting, a famous art style from Suzhou in Jiangsu, has its own special painting  　 　(方法) that show the gentle beauty of southern China.  3. I felt nervous when I walked into the  　 　(陌生的) classroom on the first day of school.  4. My grandmother carried a small wicker b 　 　 and picked fresh vegetables in the garden.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. The child drew a  　 　(colour) picture of a rainbow.  2. I look forward to  　 　(meet) you in person someday.  3. The famous statue  　 　(create) from a single block of marble.  4. They saved for years until they could finally afford  　 　(buy) a house.  三、 单项选择。 （　　）1. According to the survey, women ________ drink more than two cups of coffee a day have a greater chance of having heart disease than  　　　　who don’t.  A. who; that B. /; these C. who; those D. /; that （　　）2. Zootopia Ⅱ is one of the best films  　　　　recently.  A. that have come out B. which is shown C. what has been shown D. that you showed （　　）3. Gaoyou is an ancient city  　　　　is full of places of interest.  A. where B. which C. who D. / （　　）4. I will remember the teachers  　　　　helped me a lot.  A. which B. who C. whose D. what （　　）5. The four tools  　　　　people used for Chinese handwriting are called “Four Treasures of the Study”.  A. why B. what C. who D. that 四、 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。 I used to be very shy and nervous when I spoke in front of people. My teacher noticed this and suggested that I take up 1.  　　 hobby to build my confidence. She said, “Why not try calligraphy? It is 2.  　 　(relax) and helps you focus.”  I decided to give it a go. At first, it was difficult 3.  　 　(control) the brush, and I often made a mess. But I didn’t give up. I 4.  　 　(practise) the strokes again and again. 5.  　 　(surprising), I started to see improvement soon. It was much 6.  　 　(fast) than I expected. My teacher encouraged me not to give up 7.  　 　 practice was the key to success.  Now, I really enjoy doing calligraphy. It allows me to stay calm and express 8.  　 　(I). I even joined a calligraphy club and made new friends. This hobby not only helps me relax but also gives me a strong sense of 9.  　 　(achieve). I also learn about Chinese culture and history by doing calligraphy.  Sometimes, I teach my younger sister how to write. 10.  　　 return, she teaches me how to draw. We encourage each other to keep learning. This hobby has changed my life in a positive way.  五、 任务型阅读。 “No print, no year” is an old saying well-known to people in Suzhou, Jiangsu. The “print” here means Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Prints, a kind of nianhua. Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Prints get their name from the Taohuawu area in Suzhou. Many people there made the prints in the past. They are famous for their bright colours, clear patterns and many different themes. In 2006, Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Prints were named a national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产). Sun Yibo, an artist who bridges the ancient craft with modern pop culture, has worked on Taohuawu prints for over 20 years. “Taohuawu prints are nianhua, but they not only show menshen (door gods), flowers and birds, but also choose themes from popular culture,” said Sun. Sun once made a woodblock print to show a scene in a game. He spent months working on it. “Each Taohuawu print follows the ‘one colour on one carved block’ rule and is made with the colours printed on top of each other,” explained Sun. “To follow the rule, I needed to make six colour blocks to show a scene with six colours.” It takes a long time to make a woodblock print, so few people want to learn this skill. But Sun and other artists in Suzhou are trying to let more young people know about it. “We have exhibitions and classes at school. I am happy to see some students starting to learn it in class,” said Sun. 根据短文内容回答问题,每题答案不超过6个单词。 1. What are Taohuawu Woodblock Prints?　 2. Where do Taohuawu Woodblock Prints get their name?　 3. How many steps are there to make Taohuawu Woodblock Prints?　 4. Why did Sun need to make six colour blocks to show the scene? 5. How can artists pass down the cultural skill? (Give one of your ideas) Unit 6　The art of the brush 第5课时　Integration 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. Social media can have a big  　 　(影响) on how young people see themselves.  2. The clear  　 　(相似性) between the two paintings shows that they were created by the same artist.  3. Education  　 　(专家) suggest that students should spend more time on real-life experience.  4. If there are no more questions, p 　 　 we should end the meeting.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. Luckily, nothing  　 　(importance) was stolen.  2. People there use warm colours in their homes  　 　(create) a comfortable feeling.  3. I love travelling,  　 　(especial) to places with beaches.  4. There is a clear  　 　(similar) in their free and powerful painting style.  三、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空。 feel　perhaps　brushwork　in short　be full of energy　landscape 1. The experiment didn’t go as planned.  　 　, we need to start over.  2. My little brother  　 　 from morning until night.  3. In general, modern art pays more attention to expressing personal  　 　 and ideas.  4. Their free and powerful  　 　 made their works special and attractive.  5. Chinese artists like to present bamboo, orchids, stones and  　 　 in their paintings.  6.  　 　 that is why their art still influences many artists today.  四、 单项选择。 （　　）1. — Are you different  　　　　your friend, Mary?  — No, we are similar  　　　　each other! We like to do the same things.  A. to; from B. from; to C. to; to D. from; from （　　）2. — Where is Lucy? I can’t find her anywhere. — I’m not sure. She is  　　　　in the hall.  A. already B. instead C. perhaps D. hardly （　　）3. I have spent  　　　　on this job. I think I can finish it  　　　　this afternoon.  A. sometime; sometime B. some time; sometimes C. some time; sometime D. some times; some time （　　）4. — Thanks a lot for offering  　　　 advice to me on my research.  — It was my great pleasure. A. quite a few B. a number of C. a little bit D. a great deal of （　　）5. — Our country has made great progress in many fields in recent years. —  　　　　I’m really proud of China.  A. My pleasure. B. Sounds good! C. Believe it or not. D. I can’t agree more. 五、 完形填空。 Qi Baishi was one of the most famous artists in China. He was good at painting, and especially  　1　 his paintings of shrimps(虾). Today, his paintings are regarded as national treasures, influencing modern Chinese art greatly.  In 1864, Qi was born into a  　2　 family in Hunan. He showed a great  　3　 for art from a young age and could draw almost anything that he saw. Though life was hard, Qi never  　4　 his love for art. In his spare time, he liked to watch and draw the  　5　 things around him, such as insects, flowers and fish. When he was around 14, he worked as a carpenter(木匠) to make a  　6　. Later, he learned painting skills from other artists and received proper  　7　. He practiced painting day and night to  　8　 his skills, and gradually, his gift began to shine.  Qi Baishi painted everything from the peaceful countryside to the hard-working farmers. His art broke the  　9　 between high art and everyday life. Besides, he developed his own  　10　 painting style—using only a few brush strokes(笔画) and leaving large empty spaces. Instead of being  　11　 of the real world, his paintings bring out the spirit of things. For example, with just a few quick strokes for their legs and bodies, the shrimps in his paintings seem to be  　12　, swimming right on the paper. That’s what makes Qi Baishi’s paintings  　13　 amazing.  Even in his 80s, Qi Baishi  　14　 practised painting every day, just as he wrote, “Not a single day should be wasted.” He often  　15　 young people to work hard for their dreams. Qi is a role model in Chinese art and his spirit always inspires those who follow.  （　　）1. A. interested in B. happy about C. afraid of D. famous for （　　）2. A. rich B. poor C. musical D. successful （　　）3. A. plan B. picture C. talent D. story （　　）4. A. shared B. lost C. kept D. found （　　）5. A. quiet B. difficult C. common D. necessary （　　）6. A. change B. living C. friend D. mistake （　　）7. A. training B. courage C. patience D. information （　　）8. A. show B. enjoy C. improve D. celebrate （　　）9. A. record B. habit C. experience D. boundary （　　）10. A. strict B. simple C. similar D. stressed （　　）11. A. copies B. wishes C. choices D. doubts （　　）12. A. busy B. delicious C. alive D. dead （　　）13. A. only B. truly C. hardly D. nearly （　　）14. A. still B. once C. again D. seldom （　　）15. A. allowed B. invited C. promised D. encouraged 六、 阅读理解。 Join us for an exploration(探索) of Chinese arts Discover the beauty of traditional Chinese arts! Are you looking for a fun and nice weekend activity full of culture? We’re calling students aged 10~18! Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of Chinese arts! Date & Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 7th and 8th (Saturday and Sunday), 2026. Address: Children’s Palace For booking or more information, email us at culturearts@gmail.com. Chinese dough modeling(面塑) Learn this traditional skill! With it, you can make different beautiful art pieces by using coloured dough. You’ll create lively figures, take the modeling works home and taste them! Rice paper making Discover how to make rice paper(a key material in Chinese art) in the traditional way, using rice grass and other plants. Sugar painting Find out the amazing art of sugar painting! Artists use hot sugar to make beautiful pictures of animals, flowers and so on. You’ll learn how to use hot sugar to draw in the sugar painting class! （　　）1. Who can join the Chinese arts exploration activity? A. A 25-year-old young teacher. B. An 8-year-old primary school student. C. A 19-year-old college student. D. A 12-year-old middle school student. （　　）2. What can you do with your Chinese dough modeling works? A. Leave them in the classroom. B. Give them to the teachers. C. Take them home and taste them. D. Sell them at the activity. （　　）3. How can you book the activity or get more information? A. By making a phone call. B. By sending an email. C. By visiting the office. D. By leaving a message online. （　　）4. In which section of a newspaper can we probably read the advertisement? A. Book Reviews. B. Sports News. C. Cultural Experience. D. Science Report. 参考答案 Unit 6　The art of the brush 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. Learning  　calligraphy　(书法) has taught me patience and a deep appreciation of the art of writing.  2. She keeps a small  　bottled　(瓶装的) perfume as a precious gift from her friend.  3. An  　inkstick　(墨条) is a traditional tool that calligraphers grind to make ink for writing.  4. They dug in search of hidden t 　reasure　.  二、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空(其中有一个是多余的)。 date back to　prefer　be different from　practice　beauty　brush 1. She  　prefers　 reading alone to joining in the party.  2. Life in the city  　is different from　 life in the countryside.  3. Yangzhou is widely known for its  　beautiful　 Slender West Lake and attracts millions of visitors every year.  4. This old temple is a special building  　dating back to　 the Ming Dynasty with a long history.  5. If you want to speak English well, you need to  　practice　 listening and speaking as often as possible.  三、 单项选择。 （　A　）1. Wen Zhengming, a great master from Suzhou, Jiangsu, was an excellent  　　　　and his works are still admired today.  A. calligrapher B. dentist C. engineer D. musician （　B　）2. — I’ve never seen an inkstick before. What is it used for? — It is used for  　　　　with a brush, especially in traditional Chinese art.  A. calling B. writing C. sleeping D. travelling （　A　）3. In the past, people drank fresh water directly, but now most people like to drink  　　　　water.  A. bottled B. hard C. soft D. full （　B　）4. — Our country has made great achievements in science and technology. —  　　　　We are proud of our country.  A. You’re welcome. B. Exactly. C. Never mind. D. My pleasure. 四、 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。 Did Leonardo da Vinci want Mona Lisa to live behind a wall of glass? When the great works of art were created, they weren’t 1.  　normally　(normal) hidden away and guarded. Art 2.  　needs　(need) to be where people can actually reach it and see it! Art in museums is fascinating. But is that the only way to experience art?  Street art is 3.  　an　 inexpensive example of this. Liu Zhicheng and his partner Xu Fengkai are two young 4.  　artists　(art) born in Yunnan Province. They paint on the walls of farmhouses in villages. Classic symbols in Chinese culture, such as lotus flowers(莲花) and cranes(仙鹤), are the local favourites. These two young men are 5.  　widely　(wide) admired for their excellent artworks. It makes them happy—they know that their paintings 6.  　have planted　(plant) seeds of love for art in people’s hearts since they started painting outside.  Street art often brings joy to busy people as they pass 7.  　by　. David Zinn is known for his 3D drawings. People are 8.  　surprised　(surprise) that David can turn common things into pretty creations with chalk. A hole in the wall becomes a window for a mouse 9.  　and　 some grass can become a rabbit’s skirt. Zinn’s art adds a touch of magic to people’s 10.  　lives　(life).  五、 完形填空。 Liam had always wanted to learn how to paint. He had spent years admiring beautiful artworks, but he had never picked up a brush himself. “I don’t have the  　1　,” he would always say. But deep down, he knew that he was just afraid of  　2　.  One afternoon, as he walked past a small art workshop, he saw a sign in the window: “Painting Class for Beginners—Join Today!” Without thinking, he walked inside. The instructor, Ms. Oliver, welcomed him with a warm smile. “Have you  　3　 before?” she asked. “No,” Liam replied. “I don’t think I’m very good at drawing.” “Well,” she said, handing him a brush, “you’ll never know  　4　 you try.”  Liam took a deep breath and put his brush into the paint. At first, his hands shook, and his strokes(笔触) were  　5　. But as time passed, he slowly learned some skills. “You’re doing great,” Ms. Oliver encouraged him. “Art is about  　6　 yourself, not about being perfect.” Liam nodded, feeling  　7　. By the end of the class, he had created a simple but colourful painting of a sunset. It wasn’t perfect, but it was his. As he packed up his things, he turned to Ms. Oliver. “I never thought I could do this,” he said. She smiled, “The only real failure is not starting. Keep painting, and you’ll see  　8　.” Liam left the workshop that day with a new sense of achievement. Maybe he wasn’t an artist yet, but he had taken the first step, and that was what  　9　.  A few weeks later, he hung his first painting in his living room and he always looked at it  　10　—not because it was perfect, but because it was proof that he had tried.  （　C　）1. A. idea B. habit C. talent D. skill （　A　）2. A. failing B. learning C. running D. competing （　C　）3. A. read B. written C. painted D. designed （　B　）4. A. if B. unless C. because D. though （　C　）5. A. unusual B. unreal C. uncertain D. unsafe （　A　）6. A. showing B. encouraging C. protecting D. praising （　C　）7. A. nervous B. angry C. relaxed D. surprised （　B　）8. A. knowledge B. success C. information D. process （　A　）9. A. mattered B. remained C. followed D. counted （　B　）10. A. slowly B. proudly C. easily D. finally Unit 6　The art of the brush 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. A gentle smile suddenly  　appeared　(出现) on his face when he heard the good news.  2. Several students stood quietly in the  　doorway　(门口,门道), waiting for their teacher.  3. It brings me great  　pleasure　(愉快) to learn traditional handwriting with my teachers.  4. Too much study p 　ressure　 may make students feel tired and upset.  二、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空 (其中有一个是多余的)。 artist　breathe　under pressure　slow down　traditional　appear 1. A kind of shared bike  　has appeared　 in our city and made our daily life much more convenient.  2. The car  　slowed down　 when it passed the school gate to keep the students safe.  3. He took a deep  　breath　 and began to give a speech in front of the whole class confidently.  4. Many teenagers often feel  　under pressure　 because of high expectations from parents.  5. The little girl has a special  　artistic　 talent and she is good at drawing and dancing.  三、 单项选择。 （　C　）1. Good news! Our team  　　　　the ________ soccer game by 3∶1.  A. lost; finally B. failed; finally C. won; final D. beat; final （　A　）2. It is very important for us to  　　　 on our lessons in class so that we can understand the teachers better.  A. focus B. decide C. imagine D. explain （　A　）3. This new way of practicing English writing is creative and helpful. I think you should  　　　　.  A. try it yourself B. take it easy C. look it up D. turn it down （　C　）4. She  　　　　her mother for being so strong and kind.  A. earns B. knows C. admires D. finds 四、 根据首字母提示补全短文。 Chang Shana is a designer and design educator. Out of love for Dunhuang, she has 1. s 　pent　 her life spreading Dunhuang art.  Chang’s father is Chang Shuhong. As the first director of Dunhuang Academy, he was 2. k 　nown　 as “The Protector of Dunhuang”. At the age of 12, Chang Shana followed her father to Dunhuang. At 14, she started to learn painting and the art of Dunhuang from her father 3. w 　hile　/w 　hen　 copying the murals in the grottoes(石窟).  At 17, Chang went to the USA for 4. f 　urther　 study. She returned two years later to help her father hold an exhibition(展览) of Dunhuang art, where their copies were also shown. The exhibition was held 5. s 　uccessfully　 and their works caught the attention of Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng. Then Lin introduced her to the fields of design and education.  For Chang, Dunhuang has played an important 6. r 　ole　 in her life. All of her most important designs, 7. i 　ncluding　 the ceiling of the banquet(宴会) hall of the Great Hall of the People, have been influenced by the art of Dunhuang.  In 2014, Chang started her touring exhibition “Everlasting Beauty of Dunhuang”. The show not only 8. t 　ells　 a touching artistic story but also shows a history of protecting traditional Chinese culture. It has traveled around the country, making more people understand the 9. i 　mportance　 of protecting Dunhuang’s traditional art.  Chang’s father once told her, “10. N 　ever　 forget you’re from Dunhuang.” She has always kept those words in her mind and continued creating modern works with the artistic style of Dunhuang.  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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Perhaps Vincent van Gogh(1853-1890) isn’t the most famous artist in the world, but his personal story is probably the most well-known. The paintings he created didn’t become famous until after he died. 1.  　D　 He started his career working for an art dealer(艺术品商). Later he tried other things like teaching in England. He also tried to become a priest(牧师) but failed the exams.  Finally, he found something else to believe in when he lived in Belgium(比利时)—art. 2.  　C　  He was an important artist in a generation that challenged the Impressionist(印象派) style. Post-Impressionists wanted to show the world as it felt to them, not always as it looked. Van Gogh used different forms and colours to make his art more abstract(抽象的). 3.  　F　 In Wheat Field with Crows (1890), the colours are very intense(强烈的). 4.  　B　 But the colours are used in such a way that the painting looks better than a photograph.  5.  　E　 He was poor and was thought to have mental problems, which led to his death. What had made him so sad? It could be the troubles he faced working as an artist in a practical world.  A. A museum was built to honor the top artists of the country. B. Wheat is yellow, grass is green, and crows are black. C. He returned to his childhood love of painting and drawing. D. Van Gogh was born into a rich family in the Netherlands. E. Unfortunately, Van Gogh’s art wasn’t very popular while he was alive. F. The way he used colours was especially impressive. G. Nobody in the world loved Van Gogh when he was young. Unit 6　The art of the brush 第3课时　Reading (2) 一、 根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1. The lake was  　still　(静止的,平静的) in the morning, without a single wave on the water.  2. Many teenagers show their  　artistic　(艺术的) expression through short videos.  3. It gives me great  　pleasure　(快乐,满足) to read interesting books in the library.  4. Learning to write Chinese  　characters　(汉字) can help us understand traditional culture better.  二、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空(其中有一个是多余的)。 pressure　proud　focus on　still　take pleasure in　stroke 1. The river was so  　still　 that we could clearly see fish swimming slowly in the water.  2. We should keep quiet in the library so that everyone can  　focus on　 their reading.  3. She felt a strong sense of  　pride　 when she saw her students make great progress in English learning.  4. Every  　stroke　 in calligraphy shows the writer’s patience and artistic talent.  5. When he was alive, my grandfather  　took pleasure in　 planting flowers and drinking tea in his quiet garden every day.  三、 单项选择。 （　B　）1. As he had no tools, he had to put the picture  　　　　the wall before it could  　　　　.  A. on; put on B. against; be put up C. up; put up D. beyond; be put on （　D　）2. It’s impossible for him to pass the PE exam easily ________ he keeps exercising every day.  A. but B. since C. if D. unless （　C　）3. The firemen are working  　　　　and they tell us not to stay  　　　　to the building.  A. close; close B. closely; closely C. closely; close D. close; closely （　D　）4. — Mum, I didn’t have any confidence before the game, but I won at last! — That’s really something. I  　　　　you!  A. am familiar with B. look forward to C. look down on D. take pride in 四、 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。 famous　considered　Besides　turn　work hard　But Wu Daozi was one of the greatest of all Chinese artists. Wu lost his parents when he was young and he lived a very poor life. The young Wu had to 1.  　work hard　 to make a living. He often did small jobs in the streets and villages, trying his best to support himself every day. He began to learn painting not from 2.  　famous　 painters, but from folk artisans(民间手艺人) in today’s Henan Province. He watched them paint carefully and practised late into night. He became the first artist in Chinese art history to 3.  　turn　 landscapes into a new kind of painting. His paintings were full of life and showed deep love for nature. Wu also learned a lot in painting human figures. He could draw lively and moving characters with simple but beautiful lines. 4.  　Besides　 his wonderful landscapes and excellent paintings, he is 5.  　considered　 as a “Sage of Art(画圣)” in China. During his lifetime, Wu painted more than 300 amazing murals(壁画). Most of them were about stories, mountains and rivers. People at that time loved his works very much, and even today, artists still study and learn from his great painting skills.  五、 阅读理解。 Chinese calligraphy has been treasured as the highest form of art in China for over 3,000 years. It’s not just beautiful writing—it carries the spirit and emotions of the writer. There are five main styles: seal script, clerical script, regular script, running script, and cursive script. Among these, regular script(楷书) and running script are most widely used today. Regular script, developed during the Han Dynasty, is known for its clear structure and balanced lines. It’s often recommended to beginners because it teaches basic brush control. Running script, created later, allows more freedom—characters flow like dancing ink, showing the writer’s personality. Wang Xizhi, from the Jin Dynasty, is called the “Sage of Calligraphy”. His work “Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion” is considered the best example of running script. A famous saying describes good calligraphy, “like a soaring goose or a swimming dragon”, meaning the characters should be full of life and movement.  True calligraphy masters follow three key principles: proper brush technique, correct ink density, and harmonious composition. More importantly, they believe “the heart leads the brush”—your inner feelings should guide your writing. （　C　）1. Which two calligraphy styles are most commonly used today? A. Seal script and clerical script. B. Cursive script and seal script. C. Regular script and running script. D. Clerical script and regular script. （　B　）2. What does the underlined saying describe? A. The speed of writing. B. The living spirit in characters. C. The tools used in calligraphy. D. The history of Chinese writing. （　D　）3. Which of the following shows the “heart leads the brush” principle? A. Using proper brush technique. B. Practicing basic characters repeatedly. C. Copying ancient masters’ works exactly. D. Expressing personal emotions through writing. （　B　）4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To compare different art forms. B. To introduce calligraphy’s key features. C. To tell stories of famous calligraphers. D. To explain how to choose calligraphy tools. Unit 6　The art of the brush 第4课时　Grammar 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. The flowers in the park blow in the wind and dance  　beautifully　(漂亮地) in the warm sunshine.  2. The Wu School of Painting, a famous art style from Suzhou in Jiangsu, has its own special painting  　methods　(方法) that show the gentle beauty of southern China.  3. I felt nervous when I walked into the  　strange　(陌生的) classroom on the first day of school.  4. My grandmother carried a small wicker b 　asket　 and picked fresh vegetables in the garden.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. The child drew a  　colourful　(colour) picture of a rainbow.  2. I look forward to  　meeting　(meet) you in person someday.  3. The famous statue  　was created　(create) from a single block of marble.  4. They saved for years until they could finally afford  　to buy　(buy) a house.  三、 单项选择。 （　C　）1. According to the survey, women ________ drink more than two cups of coffee a day have a greater chance of having heart disease than  　　　　who don’t.  A. who; that B. /; these C. who; those D. /; that （　A　）2. Zootopia Ⅱ is one of the best films  　　　　recently.  A. that have come out B. which is shown C. what has been shown D. that you showed （　B　）3. Gaoyou is an ancient city  　　　　is full of places of interest.  A. where B. which C. who D. / （　B　）4. I will remember the teachers  　　　　helped me a lot.  A. which B. who C. whose D. what （　D　）5. The four tools  　　　　people used for Chinese handwriting are called “Four Treasures of the Study”.  A. why B. what C. who D. that 四、 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。 I used to be very shy and nervous when I spoke in front of people. My teacher noticed this and suggested that I take up 1.  　a　 hobby to build my confidence. She said, “Why not try calligraphy? It is 2.  　relaxing　(relax) and helps you focus.”  I decided to give it a go. At first, it was difficult 3.  　to control　(control) the brush, and I often made a mess. But I didn’t give up. I 4.  　practised　(practise) the strokes again and again. 5.  　Surprisingly　(surprising), I started to see improvement soon. It was much 6.  　faster　(fast) than I expected. My teacher encouraged me not to give up 7.  　because　 practice was the key to success.  Now, I really enjoy doing calligraphy. It allows me to stay calm and express 8.  　myself　(I). I even joined a calligraphy club and made new friends. This hobby not only helps me relax but also gives me a strong sense of 9.  　achievement　(achieve). I also learn about Chinese culture and history by doing calligraphy.  Sometimes, I teach my younger sister how to write. 10.  　In　 return, she teaches me how to draw. We encourage each other to keep learning. This hobby has changed my life in a positive way.  五、 任务型阅读。 “No print, no year” is an old saying well-known to people in Suzhou, Jiangsu. The “print” here means Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Prints, a kind of nianhua. Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Prints get their name from the Taohuawu area in Suzhou. Many people there made the prints in the past. They are famous for their bright colours, clear patterns and many different themes. In 2006, Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Prints were named a national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产). Sun Yibo, an artist who bridges the ancient craft with modern pop culture, has worked on Taohuawu prints for over 20 years. “Taohuawu prints are nianhua, but they not only show menshen (door gods), flowers and birds, but also choose themes from popular culture,” said Sun. Sun once made a woodblock print to show a scene in a game. He spent months working on it. “Each Taohuawu print follows the ‘one colour on one carved block’ rule and is made with the colours printed on top of each other,” explained Sun. “To follow the rule, I needed to make six colour blocks to show a scene with six colours.” It takes a long time to make a woodblock print, so few people want to learn this skill. But Sun and other artists in Suzhou are trying to let more young people know about it. “We have exhibitions and classes at school. I am happy to see some students starting to learn it in class,” said Sun. 根据短文内容回答问题,每题答案不超过6个单词。 1. What are Taohuawu Woodblock Prints?　 A kind of nianhua./Nianhua./They’re a kind of nianhua. 2. Where do Taohuawu Woodblock Prints get their name?　 From the Taohuawu area in Suzhou. 3. How many steps are there to make Taohuawu Woodblock Prints?　 4. /Four./There are four steps. 4. Why did Sun need to make six colour blocks to show the scene? To follow the rule./Because of the rule. 5. How can artists pass down the cultural skill? (Give one of your ideas) They can have exhibitions and lessons./By having exhibitions and classes./They can make videos.(言之有理即可) Unit 6　The art of the brush 第5课时　Integration 一、 根据句意及汉语或首字母提示写出单词。 1. Social media can have a big  　influence　(影响) on how young people see themselves.  2. The clear  　similarity　(相似性) between the two paintings shows that they were created by the same artist.  3. Education  　experts　(专家) suggest that students should spend more time on real-life experience.  4. If there are no more questions, p 　erhaps　 we should end the meeting.  二、 用所给词的适当形式填空。 1. Luckily, nothing  　important　(importance) was stolen.  2. People there use warm colours in their homes  　to create　(create) a comfortable feeling.  3. I love travelling,  　especially　(especial) to places with beaches.  4. There is a clear  　similarity　(similar) in their free and powerful painting style.  三、 用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空。 feel　perhaps　brushwork　in short　be full of energy　landscape 1. The experiment didn’t go as planned.  　In short　, we need to start over.  2. My little brother  　is full of energy　 from morning until night.  3. In general, modern art pays more attention to expressing personal  　feelings　 and ideas.  4. Their free and powerful  　brushwork　 made their works special and attractive.  5. Chinese artists like to present bamboo, orchids, stones and  　landscapes　 in their paintings.  6.  　Perhaps　 that is why their art still influences many artists today.  四、 单项选择。 （　B　）1. — Are you different  　　　　your friend, Mary?  — No, we are similar  　　　　each other! We like to do the same things.  A. to; from B. from; to C. to; to D. from; from （　C　）2. — Where is Lucy? I can’t find her anywhere. — I’m not sure. She is  　　　　in the hall.  A. already B. instead C. perhaps D. hardly （　C　）3. I have spent  　　　　on this job. I think I can finish it  　　　　this afternoon.  A. sometime; sometime B. some time; sometimes C. some time; sometime D. some times; some time （　D　）4. — Thanks a lot for offering  　　　 advice to me on my research.  — It was my great pleasure. A. quite a few B. a number of C. a little bit D. a great deal of （　D　）5. — Our country has made great progress in many fields in recent years. —  　　　　I’m really proud of China.  A. My pleasure. B. Sounds good! C. Believe it or not. D. I can’t agree more. 五、 完形填空。 Qi Baishi was one of the most famous artists in China. He was good at painting, and especially  　1　 his paintings of shrimps(虾). Today, his paintings are regarded as national treasures, influencing modern Chinese art greatly.  In 1864, Qi was born into a  　2　 family in Hunan. He showed a great  　3　 for art from a young age and could draw almost anything that he saw. Though life was hard, Qi never  　4　 his love for art. In his spare time, he liked to watch and draw the  　5　 things around him, such as insects, flowers and fish. When he was around 14, he worked as a carpenter(木匠) to make a  　6　. Later, he learned painting skills from other artists and received proper  　7　. He practiced painting day and night to  　8　 his skills, and gradually, his gift began to shine.  Qi Baishi painted everything from the peaceful countryside to the hard-working farmers. His art broke the  　9　 between high art and everyday life. Besides, he developed his own  　10　 painting style—using only a few brush strokes(笔画) and leaving large empty spaces. Instead of being  　11　 of the real world, his paintings bring out the spirit of things. For example, with just a few quick strokes for their legs and bodies, the shrimps in his paintings seem to be  　12　, swimming right on the paper. That’s what makes Qi Baishi’s paintings  　13　 amazing.  Even in his 80s, Qi Baishi  　14　 practised painting every day, just as he wrote, “Not a single day should be wasted.” He often  　15　 young people to work hard for their dreams. Qi is a role model in Chinese art and his spirit always inspires those who follow.  （　D　）1. A. interested in B. happy about C. afraid of D. famous for （　B　）2. A. rich B. poor C. musical D. successful （　C　）3. A. plan B. picture C. talent D. story （　B　）4. A. shared B. lost C. kept D. found （　C　）5. A. quiet B. difficult C. common D. necessary （　B　）6. A. change B. living C. friend D. mistake （　A　）7. A. training B. courage C. patience D. information （　C　）8. A. show B. enjoy C. improve D. celebrate （　D　）9. A. record B. habit C. experience D. boundary （　B　）10. A. strict B. simple C. similar D. stressed （　A　）11. A. copies B. wishes C. choices D. doubts （　C　）12. A. busy B. delicious C. alive D. dead （　B　）13. A. only B. truly C. hardly D. nearly （　A　）14. A. still B. once C. again D. seldom （　D　）15. A. allowed B. invited C. promised D. encouraged 六、 阅读理解。 Join us for an exploration(探索) of Chinese arts Discover the beauty of traditional Chinese arts! Are you looking for a fun and nice weekend activity full of culture? We’re calling students aged 10~18! Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of Chinese arts! Date & Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 7th and 8th (Saturday and Sunday), 2026. Address: Children’s Palace For booking or more information, email us at culturearts@gmail.com. Chinese dough modeling(面塑) Learn this traditional skill! With it, you can make different beautiful art pieces by using coloured dough. You’ll create lively figures, take the modeling works home and taste them! Rice paper making Discover how to make rice paper(a key material in Chinese art) in the traditional way, using rice grass and other plants. Sugar painting Find out the amazing art of sugar painting! Artists use hot sugar to make beautiful pictures of animals, flowers and so on. You’ll learn how to use hot sugar to draw in the sugar painting class! （　D　）1. Who can join the Chinese arts exploration activity? A. A 25-year-old young teacher. B. An 8-year-old primary school student. C. A 19-year-old college student. D. A 12-year-old middle school student. （　C　）2. What can you do with your Chinese dough modeling works? A. Leave them in the classroom. B. Give them to the teachers. C. Take them home and taste them. D. Sell them at the activity. （　B　）3. How can you book the activity or get more information? A. By making a phone call. B. By sending an email. C. By visiting the office. D. By leaving a message online. （　C　）4. In which section of a newspaper can we probably read the advertisement? A. Book Reviews. B. Sports News. C. Cultural Experience. D. Science Report. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $