2023-2024学年牛津深圳版英语八年级下册Unit4Cartoons and comic strips素质测试 (无答案）

八下英语 U4 素质测试
一、完形填空
During the Tang Dynasty more than 1,000 years ago, people had to send 1 to the emperor (皇帝). Once, a man called Mian was asked to take some swans (鹅) in cages to the emperor. When he passed a 2 , he found that his swans were all hot and dirty. So he decide to let them loosen so that they could have a 3 in the water. However, as soon as the swans were let out, they all 4 . Only a few feathers (羽毛) were left. How 5 the man was when he saw that. Suddenly, he got an idea. He picked up a feather from the ground and left for the capital.
The emperor was accepting valuable gifts from officials when Mian entered. Everyone was surprised to see Mian 6 his feather. But then, Mian began to sing, “I have come a thousand li to send you the gift. But I 7 my swans on my way. My gift is not 8 , but my love and respect for you are true.” The emperor was pleased at Mian’s wit (智慧). Instead of 9 him, he gave him a big reward.
People then drew the idiom (典故) — a 10 sent from a thousand li away.
1．A．money B．respect C．gifts D．letters
2．A．restaurant B．lake C．forest D．town
3．A．bath B．meal C．rest D．look
4．A．went mad B．fell asleep C．died out D．flew away
5．A．happy B．scared C．pleased D．excited
6．A．presented B．opened C．cleaned D．hid
7．A．ate B．killed C．lost D．cooked
8．A．cheap B．heavy C．real D．large
9．A．believing B．praising C．punishing D．obeying
10．A．cage B．swan C．song D．feather
二、阅读理解 A
Parents often find children watch cartoons for at least three to four hours a day. Studies show that kids start watching cartoons on TV at an early age of six months, and by the time they reach the age of two or three, they become cartoon fans and they would like to spend much time on it. Parents often look upon this as a problem because most of the kids are found to become addicted to(沉迷) watching cartoons. Parents think if kids spend too much time on cartoons, they will fall behind in study.
Some people think cartoons are worth watching. It helps the working parents the most because they can do a lot of work by getting their kids involved with (涉及) cartoon programs on TV.
When they watch educational cartoons, they get to learn many things. Kids learn many things by watching such cartoon programs. They also help to improve their language. Educational cartoons help them to try different languages. Kids can learn English well with the help of those cartoon shows. At the same time, some kids can learn about the friendship and teamwork from the cartoons. It is good for them to get on well with(与……相处融洽) their friends and classmates.
So sometimes it is meaningless to stop kids from watching cartoons, but parents should make sure that their kids are watching the right things.
11．When do kids start to watch cartoons on TV
A．When they are six months old. B．When they are two years old.
C．When they are three years old. D．When they are six years old.
12．Why are kids addicted to TV
A．Because they have nothing to do at home.
B．Because they are not cartoon fans.
C．Because they like to watch cartoon programs.
D．Because their parents don’t take care of them.
13．Why is it good for children to watch cartoons according to the passage
A．Because children know how to use their time.
B．Because children know how to get on well with others.
C．Because children know how to keep healthy.
D．Because children know how to make cartoons.
14．What is the passage mainly written for
A．Teachers. B．Children. C．Cartoon producers. D．Parents.
15．What is the writer’s opinion about cartoons
A．Kids can’t watch any kinds of cartoons.
B．It’s meaningful to stop kids from watching cartoons.
C．Kids can spend time watching cartoons on weekends.
D．Parents should let their kids spend some time watching the right cartoons.
B
Generally, Chinese scripts（字体）have five categories（种类）: The seal character (Zhuang), the official script (Li), the regular script (Kai), the running hand (Xing) and the cursive hand (Cao).
To produce Chinese characters, one will need a brush, a paper, ink and ink stone. They are called the “Four Treasures of the Study”. To learn calligraphy, it is necessary to learn about these tools.
White-goat-hair, black-rabbit-hair and yellow-weasel-hair brushes are the main ones. Brush handles are usually made of bamboo. The ink stick is a special pigment（颜料）used for Chinese traditional painting and calligraphy. The most famous ink stick is Hui Mo, made of pines that grow on Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province. Xuan paper, produced in Xuanzhou (today’s Anhui Province), is said to be the best for Chinese calligraphy. Ink stones have three categories: Duan, She and Tao. Although the stone is hard and fine, it is not dry or slippery. Using this kind of stone, liquid ink can be produced easily.
By using the four tools well, the artist can produce kinds of calligraphic styles and forms.
Chinese calligraphy is even accepted by the West. Once Picasso said, “If I had been born Chinese, I would have been a calligraphy, not a painter.”
16．The first paragraph is mainly about ________.
A．Chinese calligraphy（书法）history B．Four Treasures of the Study
C．five Chinese scripts D．what Chinese calligraphy is
17．How many tools are used in Chinese calligraphy
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
18．What are the brush handles made of
A．Goat hair. B．Bamboo. C．Pines. D．Stones.
19．What was Picasso
A．A painter. B．A calligrapher. C．An inventor. D．A researcher.
20．Which of the following is TRUE according to the third paragraph
A．Ink stones have four categories.
B．The most famous ink stick is from Anhui.
C．Chinese calligraphy was famous long ago.
D．Only goat and rabbit hair can be used for making brushes.
C
Many people like to travel by plane, but I don’t like it because an airport is usually far from the city. You have to get there early and wait for hours for the plane to take off and it is often late. You can’t open the windows. You can’t choose(选择) the food. Planes are fast, but it still takes you hours to go out of the airport and into the city.
I like taking the train. I think trains are safe. Train stations are usually in cities. When you are late for a train, you can catch another one. You can walk around in the train and open the windows.
You can see many interesting things on your way. I know it takes more time.
I also like cars. You can start your journey(旅行) when you want to, and you don’t need to go to a train station or a bus stop. Also you can take many things with you in a car. But sometimes there are too many cars on the road.
21．Why do many people like to travel by plane
A．Because it’s fast. B．Because you can go around in the plane.
C．Because it’s safe. D．Because it’s cheap.
22．Which is NOT the good thing about the train
A．It is safe. B．It takes more time.
C．You can open the windows. D．You can walk around in the train.
23．If you want to take a lot of things with you, what should you take
A．A bus. B．A train. C．A car. D．A plane.
24．Which of the following is the bad thing about a car
A．You can start your journey when you want.
B．You needn’t go to a train station or a bus stop.
C．You can take many things with you in a car. D．There are too many cars on the road.
25．What does the writer think of the plane, train and car
A．He thinks it takes a lot of time to go to and out of the airport.
B．He likes to take a train because it takes more time.
C．He likes to take a car because he has a car.
D．He likes to take a plane because it is fast.
三、短文6选5
请阅读以下短文，并从下列的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整、连贯。
In a primary school of Sichuan Province, kids are looking forward to cool hairstyles(发型) around a table.
26 Yang Cheng is one of them. He came to the school to be a volunteer teacher in September 2020.
“Most of the children live far from here, and they can’t go home until the weekend. It’s not convenient for them to have their hair cut,” said Yang. “ 27 ”
“At first, we didn’t know how to cut hair. Then we learnt it from online videos in our free time,” Yang added. “We even practised cutting each other’s hair.” 28
The teachers volunteer to cut hair every weekend in schools and villages. 29 In addition, they can help the kids develop good hygiene(卫生) habits. “I like the teachers very much, and I want to say thank you to them,” said a student.
30 The team tries to help those students who are unable to go home at the weekend. They teach them how to wash hair and clothes so that they can have a home-like feeling at school.
A．In this way, they can solve the kids’ haircut problems.
B．Finally, all of the teachers became good at cutting hair.
C．The teachers have also joined the Loving Parents team.
D．I hope they can study and live here in a clean and beautiful way.
E．Yang is a helpful person, and he’s always ready to help those in need.
F．Seven teachers set up a team and volunteer to cut hair for children in the school.
四、语法填空
Giraffe was arrogant(傲慢的). His friend Mouse Deer seldom heard 31 (please) words from him. He disliked Giraffe, but he hid his 32 (think) and said nothing.
One day, Mouse Deer challenged Giraffe to catch him. Mouse Deer zigzagged(曲折前行) as quickly as possible through the narrow path. 33 Giraffe could run faster, he had difficulty catching Mouse Deer because he was not good at zigzagging. Then, Mouse Deer ran into 34 dark cave. Giraffe kept 35 (run) after him.
“Ouch! Help me!” Giraffe fell to the ground and hurt his leg. Mouse Deer looked 36 the source(来源) of Giraffe’s voice and found him. “OK, I’ve got your body. I will support you to walk out of this cave. Look at the light! That’s the way out.”
Finally, they got out of the cave 37 (separate). Giraffe 38 (give) the first aid (急救) by Mouse Deer immediately.
“Why do you help me ” asked Giraffe. “I’m your friend. Friendship requires us 39 (respect) each other. Everyone has 40 (they) own strength and weakness, so we shouldn’t look down upon others.” said Mouse Deer.
三、短文6选5
请阅读以下短文，并从下列的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思完整、连贯。
In a primary school of Sichuan Province, kids are looking forward to cool hairstyles(发型) around a table.
26 Yang Cheng is one of them. He came to the school to be a volunteer teacher in September 2020.
“Most of the children live far from here, and they can’t go home until the weekend. It’s not convenient for them to have their hair cut,” said Yang. “ 27 ”
“At first, we didn’t know how to cut hair. Then we learnt it from online videos in our free time,” Yang added. “We even practised cutting each other’s hair.” 28
The teachers volunteer to cut hair every weekend in schools and villages. 29 In addition, they can help the kids develop good hygiene(卫生) habits. “I like the teachers very much, and I want to say thank you to them,” said a student.
30 The team tries to help those students who are unable to go home at the weekend. They teach them how to wash hair and clothes so that they can have a home-like feeling at school.
A．In this way, they can solve the kids’ haircut problems.
B．Finally, all of the teachers became good at cutting hair.
C．The teachers have also joined the Loving Parents team.
D．I hope they can study and live here in a clean and beautiful way.
E．Yang is a helpful person, and he’s always ready to help those in need.
F．Seven teachers set up a team and volunteer to cut hair for children in the school.
四、语法填空
Giraffe was arrogant(傲慢的). His friend Mouse Deer seldom heard 31 (please) words from him. He disliked Giraffe, but he hid his 32 (think) and said nothing.
One day, Mouse Deer challenged Giraffe to catch him. Mouse Deer zigzagged(曲折前行) as quickly as possible through the narrow path. 33 Giraffe could run faster, he had difficulty catching Mouse Deer because he was not good at zigzagging. Then, Mouse Deer ran into 34 dark cave. Giraffe kept 35 (run) after him.
“Ouch! Help me!” Giraffe fell to the ground and hurt his leg. Mouse Deer looked 36 the source(来源) of Giraffe’s voice and found him. “OK, I’ve got your body. I will support you to walk out of this cave. Look at the light! That’s the way out.”
Finally, they got out of the cave 37 (separate). Giraffe 38 (give) the first aid (急救) by Mouse Deer immediately.
“Why do you help me ” asked Giraffe. “I’m your friend. Friendship requires us 39 (respect) each other. Everyone has 40 (they) own strength and weakness, so we shouldn’t look down upon others.” said Mouse Deer.