Unit8 Let's Communicate!单元测试提升
（总分：55 分 时间：60 分钟）
Ⅰ 完形填空。（每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
A young painter had just completed a beautiful painting. To get people’s opinions about his painting skills, he put his __1__ at a crossing on a busy street. And below it a board read, “Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. __2__ I’m new, I might have made some mistakes in my work. Please put a cross __3__ you see a mistake.”
When he came back in the evening to __4__ his painting, he was completely shocked to see that the whole painting was filled __5__ crosses. And some people had even written their opinions on the painting. __6__ , he ran to his master and said to him, “I’m __7__ and if this is what I have learned to paint, I’m not worth teaching.”
The master __8__ and suggested, “I’ll let you know that you are a great __9__ . Now go to paint the same painting once again and give it to __10__ .”
Then they went to the same street the next morning and put the same painting exactly at the same place. Now the master __11__ another board which read, “Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. I might have made some mistakes in my painting. I have put a box with colours and __12__ just below. Please give me a hand. If you see a __13__ , pick up the brush and correct it.” The master and the young painter went back home. Two days later, they came back to the place. The young painter was __14__ to see that actually there was not a single correction done!
It’s easier to criticize (批评) but difficult to improve. If you want to help people __15__ their behaviour, you’d better learn how to help people change their attitudes or skills. Also, always remember not to judge yourself by someone else’s criticism and feel upset.
( ) 1. A. discovery B. invention C. writing D. painting
( ) 2. A. When B. Since C. If D. Although
( ) 3. A. whoever B. wherever C. whenever D. however
( ) 4. A. collect B. draw C. find D. buy
( ) 5. A. of B. at C. with D. in
( ) 6. A. Luckily B. Sadly C. Normally D. Clearly
( ) 7. A. useless B. nervous C. afraid D. angry
( ) 8. A. smiled B. agreed C. shouted D. argued
( ) 9. A. engineer B. programmer C. artist D. nurse
( ) 10. A. them B. him C. her D. me
( ) 11. A. fixed up B. took out C. handed in D. gave away
( ) 12. A. rulers B. erasers C. brushes D. pencils
( ) 13. A. picture B. hole C. word D. mistake
( ) 14. A. pleased B. proud C. careful D. surprised
( ) 15. A. improve B. enjoy C. teach D. doubt
Ⅱ 阅读理解。（每小题2分，共30分）
A
Young Artists Bridge Cultural Divide Through Their Works The “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition — Calligraphy (书法) and Painting Challenge received many entries from Chinese language lovers worldwide. The challenge offers a chance for Chinese language lovers around the world to meet new friends, show their artistic skills and have a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting, the organizers said.
______________________________ Eight years of studying paper quilling (卷纸工艺) has given Yue Shun the ability to turn scraps (屑) of paper into artworks. Yue added local parts in Heze, Shangdong Province to his works and uses special skills to fill them with a 3D quality. Recently he worked on a project — a large flower basket. To achieve the expected effect, layers of paper rolls were glued together.
A Wound Inspires Artisan to Be a Cut above the Rest Yang Li, from the Miao ethnic (民族的) group, created leaf-vein embroidery (叶脉刺绣) three months after a leaf cut her hand. She took in different kinds of traditional embroidery, creating unique art. The veins are processed with over 30 steps, and then embroidered by skilled artisans. A single piece sells for from 1,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan.
( )16. In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A. LIFESTYLE.
B. CULTURE.
C. SPORT.
D. BUSINESS.
( )17. What can Chinese language lovers NOT do through the competition
A. Meet new friends.
B. Learn more about Chinese culture.
C. Challenge calligraphy masters.
D. Show their artistic skills.
( )18. The best heading for the second piece of news would be ______.
A. An Artisan Turns Paper into Artworks
B. An Artisan Makes Full Use of Paper
C. You Can Come to Paper Quilling
D. Let’s Glue Paper Rolls Together
( )19. Yang Li took up leaf-vein embroidery mainly because ______.
A. a leaf cut her hand
B. a cut gave her an idea
C. she was a skilled artisan
D. she wanted to make money
( )20. All the news above ______.
A. tells Chinese stories
B. describes creative processes
C. reports cultural competitions
D. introduces some young artists
B
When I was a teenage girl, I went to Berlin, Germany for an exchange programme. One night we had some free time. Most of my teammates decided to stay indoors and relax. But I did not want to miss the chance to explore (探索) Berlin.
I visited lots of places around the city that night. When I finally decided to go back, it was two o’clock in the morning!
As I walked to a subway station, I realized that it was my dad’s birthday. This would be the first birthday I couldn’t celebrate with him, because he passed away a few months earlier. Before I could begin reminiscing (缅怀) about my dad, the train came.
I rushed onto the train. Soon I found that the train was heading in the wrong direction! I felt scared.
I looked around the nearby empty car. There was a young woman sitting quietly by the window. I approached her and asked her for help.
Luckily, the woman understood English. She told me how to return to where I got on the train. But I was too nervous to follow her instructions. Without thinking, I said, “Can you come with me ”
She gave me a surprised look. But she agreed.
On the journey back, she and I talked. We shared our life stories and our hopes for the future. I even told her about my dad’s passing. With a look of surprise, she told me that she had lost her dad a month before.
At my station, she thanked me for sharing so much with her. She also told me how I had encouraged her. I couldn’t believe this stranger with the big heart was thanking me! I gave her a hug and thanked her for her great kindness.
( )21. What did the writer plan to do that night
A. To go around Berlin.
B. To talk with a stranger.
C. To stay with her teammates.
D. To reminisce about her father.
( )22. The writer felt scared on the train because she ______.
A. took the wrong train
B. forgot where to get off
C. found the train was almost empty
D. sat next to a strange young woman
( )23. The underlined word “approached” probably means “______”.
A. talked with B. agreed with
C. did with D. came near to
( )24. Both the writer and the young woman ______.
A. needed more courage in life
B. lost their fathers not long ago
C. were worried about their future
D. were in Berlin for an exchange programme
( )25. What can be the best title of the passage
A. A Special Birthday
B. The Subway in Berlin
C. Kindness from a Stranger
D. Loneliness in a Strange City
C
To many students, joining social media “circles” is now more important than making new friends in real life. And it’s easy. If you have a mobile phone, you can download many things such as Sina Weibo, QQ and WeChat.
“I love to check my friends’ updates. I also enjoy news and humour shared on social media,” said Wang Wei, 14, from a middle school in Shenzhen. While enjoying these, Wang distances himself from real life. “I love playing the plane-shooting game on WeChat, but have no interest in playing chess with my classmates,” said Wang.
Deng Yunyun 14, from Xuhui Middle School in Shanghai, said that social media has influenced their normal life. Last month, his school held a basketball match, and a student hurt his leg. Instead of giving him some help, students were busy with updating WeChat blogs about the accident. “I think they need to learn to balance their real and online lives, and what worries parents and teachers a lot is safety,” said Deng.
“Many students are happy to tell their interests and personal information to their social media ‘friends’. ___★___,” said Miss Wang, a teacher from Shenzhen Middle School. “For example, the use of WeChat’s shake-shake allows users to connect to other users nearby. Also the police warn about the risks of making friends in this way.”
“Be careful. Do not use the locating function at any moment, do not give your name, and do not post the photos of your community,” said Wang.
( )26. Many students think ______ is more important than making friends in real life.
A. studying hard
B. joining social media “circles”
C. playing basketball with friends
D. having a meal with families
( )27. Why did nobody offer help when a student hurt his leg
A. Because his classmates were busy sharing their update.
B. Because his classmates didn’t look him as their friend.
C. Because he didn’t belong to their social media circles.
D. Because there were few students there at that moment.
( )28. Which of the following can be put in _★__
A. But this is not allowed
B. But this is useless
C. And this sounds nice
D. And this could bring them danger
( )29. The police give many suggestions except “______”.
A. Do not share any news on social media
B. Do not use the locating function on social media
C. Do not give your name on social media
D. Do not post the photos of your residential area
( )30. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The use of WeChat’s shake-shake adds risks of making friends online.
B. Warn students not to use WeChat’s locating function in case of danger.
C. WeChat keeps students away from real life and may also bring them danger.
D. Joining social media circles is more important than making friends in real life.
Ⅲ 综合填空。（每小题1分，共10分）
It was September of 1825. Jane ______31______ (pass) by a tree and tripped over (绊倒) a pair of long legs. It was her neighbour Abe Lincoln. Abe was sitting under the tree, reading a book. He smiled, stood up, and held out his arm to help Jane up.
Abe was not like the other boys in the village. He was ______32______ (difference) because he spent all of his free time reading books.
“Why are you ______33______ (run) so fast ” Abe asked. “Are you hurt ”
“No, I’m all right,” Jane said. “I’m upset. My parents want me to learn to read, ______34______ I hate reading! I want to help on the farm like my brothers.”
Abe looked down ______35______ his book and then at Jane. “Reading can change one’s life,” he said ______36______ (quiet). Then he showed her the book about George Washington, a great ______37______ (lead) in the US. He began to read aloud while Jane listened carefully. “Someday I want to be as great as Washington,” said Abe. “I ______38______ (be) the President (总统) of the United States too.”
“I believe you will,” said Jane. “Look at what a good leader you are now. You’ve changed my mind ______39______ reading!”
Abe smiled, “Let’s meet here every day after school and I will help you.”
Years later, Jane read the news in the newspaper. Her friend, Abe Lincoln, had become the President of the United States. She smiled and ______40______ (think) about the day she tripped over his long legs.
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36. ______ 37. ______ 38. ______ 39. ______ 40. ______
