Unit 8 What are the shirts made of
Section A
一、根据汉语及首字母填空
1.The p_______ (过程) of study is more important than the result.
2.Sometimes the cheap shirts are made of ________(材料)that don’t feel good.
3.Jackie Chan is one of the most ________ known super stars in the world.(普遍地)
4.Don’t go out without an umbrella, or the _____________(热)of the sun will burn your skin.
5.His father will go to ______(德国) and look for a job there.
6.This blouse is made of ______ (棉花).
7.Yangtze Evening Newspaper is a l______ newspaper published (出版) in Nanjing.
8.—What do you need to cut the colourful paper into pieces
—A pair of sharp s________.
9.Can you c________ homework before playing basketball
10.The t______ in Haikou is becoming heavier and heavier. There are too many cars in the street.
二、阅读理解
A
China and Western countries have something different in cultures about certain animals,but when it comes to pigs,we have the same idea—pigs are ugly,lazy and stupid.
Just look at some Chinese sayings such as “Boiling a dead pig” and “A pig looking in the mirror is still a pig.” And in English,there are some expressions like“Eating like a pig”and “Pigs might fly”.None of them are complimentary.
However,pigs have some good qualities(品质).They are even as smart as dogs and elephants.They have good memories.And they know whether people treat them well or not.
A UK cartoon,Peppa Pig is a most popular cartoon.The four members in the pig family teach children from all around the world about love,friendship and the value of family.And a Chinese cartoon film,the Adventures of Mc Dull,is also very famous.In the cartoon,the little pig,Mc Dull,has a heart of gold and always works hard towards his dreams.Most people want quick success,but Mc Dull is slow and patient,and not afraid of failing again and again.
Maybe when we talk about pigs next time,we should think of their good qualities.
11.China and western countries have in cultures according to the passage.
A.the same idea towards pigs
B.different ideas towards pigs
C.the same idea towards all the animals
D.different ideas towards all the animals
12.What does the underlined word “complimentary”mean in Chinese
A.固执的 B.赞美的
C.负面的 D.消极的
13.From the third paragraph,we can learn that .
A.pigs have bad memories
B.pigs don't know who treats them well
C.pigs are as clever as dogs and elephants
D.pigs are the cleverest animals
14.The writer gives the two examples of cartoons in the passage to show .
A.pigs have good qualities
B.the two cartoons are well-known
C.both Chinese and English children like pigs
D.pigs are so lovely
15.What's the best title of the passage
A.Opinions on Pigs B.Opinions on Animals
C.Opinions on Cartoons D.Opinions on Cultures
B
China has a rich and colorful culture,and masks(面具) have played a major role in Chinese tradition for thousands of years. Why do people wear masks?The reasons are to protect their bodies,to hide themselves,or to do some amusement. In fact,masks are used all over the world.
African masks are usually made in a traditional style. There are many different kinds of African masks,but many of them represent animals. African masks are a part of full body costumes and they are made for dancers. The dancers usually wear the masks in religious(宗教的) events.
Japanese masks have been used in many different performances such as dance,theater,festivals or religious events. They represent heroes,devils(恶魔),ghosts,or some animals in the performances. Most of them are made with clay(黏土),cloth,wood,or some paper.
Greek masks are used to represent the spirits of nature during religious events. Also,theater actors use masks to show different characters. In Rome,devil and other masks are used in carnivals(狂欢节).
Today,masks continue to be of great artistic and entertainment value.
16.What did most African masks represent
A.Humans. B.Animals.
C.Plants. D.Stones.
17.The underlined word “They” refers to “________” in Paragraph 3.
A.masks B.performances
C.festivals D.religious events
18.What materials were used to make Japanese masks
A.Water and sand. B.Food and paper.
C.Clay and cloth. D.Metal and glass.
19.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A.People often use masks to have entertainment.
B.Many dancers in Africa like to wear masks.
C.Masks played a major role in Chinese tradition.
D.Masks can be used as many different toys.
20.This article is about________.
A.various masks in the world B.African masks
C.reasons for wearing masks D.when to wear masks
三、短文汉语提示填空
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
“Do you like my dress " A little girl asked a passing stranger. "My mommy made it just for me." She said with tears 21. her eyes. "Well, I think it's very pretty. So tell me , little one, why are you crying " With a quiver(颤动) in her voice the little girl answered,"After Mommy made me this dress, she had to go away .Daddy said she's up in heaven now with Grandfather. "Finally the woman realized what the child 22. (mean), and why she was crying. She held the child in her arms .
Then23. (sudden) the little girl did something strange .She stopped 24. (cry) and began to sing .It was the 25. (sweet) sound the woman had ever heard, almost like the song of a very small bird. After the child stopped singing , she explained 26. the lady, "My mommy used to sing that song to me 27. she went away, and she made me promise 28. (sing) it whenever I started crying and it would make me stop ." "See," she exclaimed, "it did, and now my eyes are dry!" As the woman turned to go, the little girl grabbed her sleeve, "Madam, can you wait a minute I want to show you something." "Of course," she answered, "what do you want me to see " Pointing 29. a spot on her dress, she said, "Right here is where my mommy kissed my dress, and here, "pointing to another spot, "and here is another kiss, and here, and here. Mommy said that she put all those kisses on my dress so that I would have her love with me." Then the lady realized that she wasn't just looking at a simple dress . She saw a child wrapped in her 30. (mother) love.
Section B
一、用所给单词的正确形式填空
31.With the development of China, Chinese will be ________ (wide) used all around the world in the future.
32.People like the lanterns because they are used for ________ (celebrate) in China.
33.I have a lovely cat. __________ (it) name is Mimi.
34.For further __________ (process), the coco beans will be sent to big factories in other cities.
35.________ is a developed country in Europe. It has made a lot of high-technology products. (German)
36.He got up very early so that he could avoid ________ (be) late for school.
37.Of all the _____________ (compete), LI won first prize in the singing competition.
38.The ______________ (produce) of the factory include motorbikes, bicycles and cars.
二、句型转换
39.It is Tuesday today.(对画线部分提问)
________ ________ ________ ________ today
40.Our teacher often tells us not to be silent during the whole class.(改成被动语态)
We _______often _______ not to be silent during the whole class.
41.My parents bought me a bicycle on my fifteenth birthday.(变为被动语态)
I ______ _______ a bicycle by my parents on my fifteenth birthday.
42.Rice can be found in all parts of the world.(同义句)
People can find rice ______ ______ the world.
43.The model plane is made of used wood and glass.(划线提问)
_______ the model plane _______ of
44.The telephone was invented in 1876.(划线提问)
_______ _______ the telephone invented
三、任务型阅读
Baseball--it’s just a word, but for millions of Americans, ①it brings to mind so many images: hot dogs, cold beers, sunny after-noons…
For many people, baseball is the game of fathers and sons. Fathers and sons have been playing catch with each other on lawns (草坪) in the US. A father’s favorite team becomes his son’s. Grandfathers talk to their grandsons about games played long ago.
Many American kids collect baseball cards. The cards have pictures of their favorite players on them. In school, friends exchange baseball cards. ②about, baseball, famous, are, students, by, players, talked, often.
③Baseball players are known as “the boys of summer” because the sport is most often played in summer. You don’t need to be of a certain size or shape to play baseball. You don’t have to be tall like a basketball player or strong like an American football player. You just need to want to have fun.
Baseball is not as fast-paced (快节奏的) as basketball. When you go to see a game, there’s time to relax, talk and get to know other people.
Baseball may not be the most popular sport in the US, but it is the most traditional. It’s not just a game anymore, but a key part of American culture, like apple pie.
45.将①处句子改成被动语态。
_____________________________________________________________________
46.将②处词语重新组合成通顺、正确的句子。
_____________________________________________________________________
47.将③处句子翻译成汉语。
_____________________________________________________________________
48.To play baseball, you need to be very strong or tall, don’t you
_____________________________________________________________________
49.Which game is faster, baseball or basketball
_____________________________________________________________________
书面表达
英语课上,你班的各个学习小组对中国的一种传统艺术形式——中国结进行了交流。老师要求每个小组选出一名代表来发言,介绍中国结。你是你们小组的发言人,请根据以下要点提示,写一篇发言稿。
要点提示:
1.每一个中国结都是由一根绳或线(a single rope or thread)编成的;
2.每一个中国结都根据特定的(specific)外形和意义来命名;
3.过去人们用中国结来记录事件,现在人们主要把它当作装饰物(decoration);
4.中国结是幸福和好运的象征。
要求:
1.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2.词数90左右,开头已给出,但不计入总词数。
Making Chinese knots is a traditional art form of China.
参考答案
Section A
一
1.(p)rocess
2.materials
3.widely
4.heat
5.Germany
6.cotton
7.(l)ocal
8.(s)cissors
9.(c)omplete
10.(t)raffic
二
11.A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.A
16.B 17.A 18.C 19.D 20.A
三
21.in
22.meant
23.suddenly
24.crying
25.sweetest
26.to
27.before
28.to sing
29.to
30.mother's
Section B
一
31.widely
32.celebrations
33.Its
34.processing
35.Germany
36.being
37.competitors
38.products
二
39.What day is it
40. are told
41. was bought
42. all over
43. What's made
44. When was
三
45.so many images are brought to mind
46.Famous baseball players are often talked about by students.
47.棒球球员作为“夏日男孩”被大家熟知,因为棒球这项运动常是夏天进行的。
48.No, we don’t.
49.Basketball
四 One possible version:
Making Chinese knots is a traditional art form of China. It's famous in China and has a long history.Every knot is made with a single rope or thread.Every knot is named by its specific form and meaning.In the past,people used it to record events.But now it's mainly used as a decoration.The Chinese knot is usually red.In China,it's seen as a symbol of happiness and good luck.We can give it to friends as a gift or hang it in our houses.It has become popular in China and around the world.