Unit 2 Body Language单元话题阅读理解练习-2024-2025学年八年级英语下册单元重难点易错题精练（沪教牛津版）

Unit 2 Body Language 单元话题阅读理解练习 基础语篇巩固练 （23-24八年级下·广东广州·期中）Being a place where you can’t speak the local language can be difficult for you to live. Is it possible for us to take a dictionary all the time? Of course, no! It’s only natural to communicate through body language. Hands can show something easily, but their meanings are different in different places. Trying to call someone to come to you can not be understood easily. Because it depends on where you are. The same gesture may mean very different things in different places. Westerners do it with a hooked (弯曲的) forefinger and a raised palm (手掌). Asians do it in an opposite way and they don’t like the westerner’s way to ask for coming. In their opinion, they often do this to call the dog. Instead, when calling someone to come, Asians turn the palm down and wave all fingers together, and this is how Western people tell someone to go away. Even the simplest hand movement can cause cross-cultural problems. In the West, a thumb up has a good meaning and a thumb down a bad one. However, you might be surprised to know that in the Middle East, a thumb up has a negative meaning and a thumb down has no meaning at all. Body language may be a natural and good choice when you can’t communicate in local language. Some simple movements, gestures or even a blink of your eye may work just fine. Even if you don’t understand the words at all, it is still funny and useful to try body language. 1．Which might cause bad feelings to an Asian person traveling in the West? A．Showing a thumb up to express something good. B．Making a “peace” sign when his or her picture is taken. C．Using a dictionary to speak to someone. D．Calling Asians to come in the Western way. 2．What does the writer advise us to do when traveling in a new place? A．Try to use as much body language as possible. B．Always remember to take a dictionary with you. C．Body language is more preferred than the local language. D．The local meanings of body language should be learnt earlier. 3．How does the writer feel about using gestures to communicate? A．He thinks it’s worrying. B．He’s angry about it. C．He would like to use it. D．He thinks it’s simple to use. 4．What is the best title of this passage? A．The Bad Description of Travellers B．Same Body Language, Different Meanings C．Strange Effects of Body Language D．Funny Cultures in the World 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了在不同的地方肢体语言的含义不同。 1．推理判断题。根据“Asians do it in an opposite way and they don’t like the westerner’s way to ask for coming. In their opinion, they often do this to call the dog”可知亚洲人不喜欢西方人要求来的方式，在他们看来，他们经常这样做是为了叫狗，可推知当以西方的方式叫亚洲人来时，这可能会引起亚洲人有不好的感觉。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，在不同的地方，肢体语言的含义不同，所以在去一个新地方旅行时，可以提前学习那个地方的肢体语言的含义。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Even if you don’t understand the words at all, it is still funny and useful to try body language.”可知即使你根本不懂单词，尝试肢体语言仍然很有趣，也很有用，所以他想要使用它。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了在不同的地方肢体语言的含义不同，以选项B“同样的肢体语言，不同的含义”为标题最合适。故选B。 （23-24八年级下·广东广州·期中）Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 percent of what we really mean while words only express 7 percent. So, while your mouth is closed, your body is just saying. Arms. How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive (能容纳的) you are to people you meet. If you keep your arms to sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of anything. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies. If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy! Head. When you want to show you are confident, keep your head level. However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little. Legs. Your legs will move around a lot more than usual when you are nervous or telling lies. Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling unhappy, you usually don’t sit straight, with your shoulders inwards. This makes breathing more difficult and makes you feel nervous or uncomfortable. Face. When you lie, you might put on a false face. But that expression would not last long. And your true emotions such as happiness, sadness, fear and so on will come through. 1．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．People. B．Arms. C．Bodies. D．Movements. 2．If you want to look confident, what should you do? A．Move your arms a lot. B．Keep your head level. C．Move your head a little. D．Cross your arms. 3．Which of the following movements tells you are nervous? A．Your legs move around a lot more than usual. B．You sit straight and hold your head up. C．You keep the arms to the sides of the body. D．You put on a false face to hide your uneasiness. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Body Language, the Most Powerful Language B．Arms Tell More than Legs C．Facial Expressions Tell the Truth D．Posture Shows the Mind 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了肢体语言是最安静、最隐秘、最有力的语言并对其进行了进一步的说明。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies.”可知，外向的人通常会用手臂做大动作，而安静的人则会把手臂靠近身体，可推测them指代“手臂”，arms表示“手臂”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“When you want to show you are confident, keep your head level.”可知，当你想展示你的自信时，保持头部的水平位置。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Your legs will move around a lot more than usual when you are nervous or telling lies.”可知，当你紧张或说谎时，你的腿会比平时移动得更多。故选A。 4．标题归纳题。根据全文可知，文章主要介绍了肢体语言是最安静、最隐秘、最有力的语言并对其进行了进一步的说明，即“肢体语言，最强大的语言”。故选A。 （23-24八年级下·广东广州·期中）Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 percent of what we really mean while words only express 7 percent. So, while your mouth is closed, your body is just saying… Arms. How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet. If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quiet people keep them close to their bodies. If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy! Head. When you want to appear confident, keep your head level. If you are a monitor in class, you can also take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously. However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little. Legs. Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If you are at interviews, try to keep them still! Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling down, you normally don’t sit straight, with your shoulders inwards. This makes breathing more difficult, which can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable. Mouth. When you are thinking, you often purse your lips. You might also use this position to hold back an angry comment you don’t wish to show. However, it will probably still be noticed, and people will know you’re not pleased. Face. When you lie, you might put on a false face. But that expression would crack briefly, allowing displays of true emotions such as happiness, sadness, disgust and fear to come through. 1．If you want to appear confident, you should ________. A．move your arms a lot B．keep your head level C．move your head a little D．cross your arms 2．What can we infer from the passage? A．Different people in different countries must have the same understanding of the same body movement. B．Body language can express more real meanings than words do in communication. C．We cannot communicate with others without words. D．It’s not polite to use body language in formal communication. 3．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A．Body language, the most commonly used language. B．Arms tell more than legs. C．Facial expressions tell the truth. D．One simple movement lets slip secrets of mind. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了肢体语言是最强大的语言。文章从身体的各部分，如手臂、头、腿、姿势和脸等方面阐述了肢体动作比语言表达出更多的含义。 1．细节理解题。根据第四段Head中的介绍“When you want to appear confident, keep your head level.”可知，当你想表现得自信时，保持你的头部水平。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第一段“It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 percent of what we really mean while words only express 7 percent.”可推测，在交流中，身体语言比语言表达更多的意思。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据全文描述及第一段“It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 percent of what we really mean while words only express 7 percent.”可知，本文主要讲述身体语言比口头语言更有说服力。选项A“肢体语言，最常用的语言”符合题意。故选A。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Why should we learn body language? In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it? The answer is “No!” Sometimes, we can communicate with others even without a single word. For example, shrugging our shoulders (耸肩), and without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.” Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact. They may raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation. In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body language is important in our personal life, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning (前倾) forward in the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak. Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are given through body language, Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use. So it is very important for us to learn body language. By understanding body language, we are less likely to be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships. 1．According to the first paragraph, in English classes, people do all of the following things EXCEPT ______. A．studying grammar B．learning new words C．improving reading skills D．practising using body language 2．According to the passage, which of the following pictures is the person saying “I don’t know.”? A． B． C． D． 3．According to the passage, what may people who are lying do? A．Lean forward B．Make eye contact. C．Raise their shoulders. D．Shrug their shoulders. 4．According to the writer, what can learning body language help us do? ①get a job                             ②lie without telling anyone ③prevent misunderstandings            ④improve our English listening skills A．①③ B．②④ C．①④ D．②③ 5．By writing this passage, what do the writer mainly want to do? A．To teach readers to understand body language. B．To tell readers the importance of learning body language. C．To show readers how to find out if someone is lying. D．To help readers improve their English reading and listening skills. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲了肢体语言的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills.”可知，英语课上我们会学语法、新单词以及阅读和听力技巧。不包含肢体语言。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“shrug our shoulders, and without a word, we’ve just said, ‘I don’t know.’”可知耸耸肩，一言不发，我们只是说：“我不知道。”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact. They may raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation.”可知，通常，撒谎的人不会有眼神交流，他们可能会耸肩。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“By understanding body language, we are less likely to be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships.”可知，肢体语言可以避免被误解、找工作容易以及友谊长久。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲了肢体语言的重要性。故选B。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·课后作业） All pet owners know that pets use their body language to communicate with us. Since they live much simpler lives than we do and they depend on us, they need to express their needs to us. For example, squirrels (松鼠) do this with their ears, bodies and noses. Sometimes they simply want our attention. They are telling us. “My food bowl is empty.” I have one squirrel. He tells me different things. For example, when his food bowl is empty, he lets out a bowl. When he is hungry and doesn’t find food to eat, he climbs onto the table and waves his long ears on it. He jumps up on my computer desk or my lap and smells everywhere to let me know that one of the other squirrels is picking on him. New research shows that 67% of people think they understand what their pets want or need. The more we show our understanding of what they are telling us, the better our pets will be able to communicate with us and the more conversations will expand. Try to pay close attention to what your pet is “telling” you and you will find it is eager to “talk” to you. 1．The pets communicate with their owners by ________. A．spoken language B．body language C．speaking D．barking 2．Squirrels express their needs with the following EXCEPT ________. A．sounds B．noses C．bodies D．ears 3．If you want to communicate with your pets better. You should ________. A．have as many pets as you can B．know what they are “telling” C．buy a lot of gifts for them D．spend more money on their food 4．The underlined word “expand” means ________ in Chinese. A．开放 B．举行 C．组织 D．展开 5．The best title for the passage is ________. A．How to keep a pet B．Pet’s body language C．The number of pet owners D．Make friends with your pets 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了为了和人类沟通，宠物都都有自己的肢体语言，人类也能理解宠物肢体语言的大部分意思，人类的理解会让宠物更有意愿交流。 1．细节理解题。根据文中第一句“All pet owners know that pets use their body language to communicate with us.”可知，宠物通过肢体语言与它们的主人交流，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“For example, squirrels (松鼠) do this with their ears, bodies and noses. Sometimes they simply want our attention.”可知，松鼠用它们的耳朵、身体和鼻子来表达需求，不包括声音，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文中“The more we show our understanding of what they are telling us, the better our pets will be able to communicate with us”可知，想要和宠物更好地交流，我们应该要明白它们在“说”什么。故选B。 4．词义猜测题。根据文中“The more we show our understanding of what they are telling us, the better our pets will be able to communicate with us and the more conversations will expand.”可知，我们对它们说的话理解得的越多，我们的宠物就越能和我们交流，这样也就会展开更多的对话，所以划线单词expand表示 “展开”。故选D。 5．标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了为了和人类沟通，宠物都有自己的肢体语言，并举例进行了说明，全文围绕 “宠物的肢体语言” 展开，故选B。 （22-23八年级下·广东广州·期中）Humans are just like any other kind of animal. Animals show their feelings with their faces and bodies. If they show their teeth and raise their backs, they’re angry. Humans do many of these things too. You can usually tell whether someone is happy, angry, nervous or proud just by looking at them. We do not always need words. We only have to look at our pets to see how close animal and human body languages are. When a cat is feeling confident, it will stand very tall and put its nose into the air. Humans do the same thing when they’re feeling proud. Monkeys are very similar to humans. For example, children often put their hands together when they want something. Monkeys use the same gesture to ask for food from other members of their group. As a greeting, monkeys touch their friend’s hand. It's similar to the way we shake hands. So you see, we can learn a lot about ourselves by studying animal gestures. 1．How do animals show their feeling? A．They show their feelings all with talking. B．They show their feelings with their faces and bodies. C．They show their feelings only with their faces. D．They show their feelings with their hands. 2．What will humans do when they are confident or proud according to the passage? A．Humans will show their teeth and raise their backs. B．Humans will put their hands together. C．Humans will show their teeth and raise their hands. D．Humans will stand very tall and put its nose into the air. 3．We may find the material in a _________. A．culture website B．sport newspaper C．nature magazine D．storybook 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了人类和其他动物一样，动物用它们的脸和身体来表达它们的感受，人类其实也是如此。 1．细节理解题。根据“Animals show their feelings with their faces and bodies”可知，动物用它们的脸和身体来表达它们的感受。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“When a cat is feeling confident, it will stand very tall and put its nose into the air. Humans do the same thing when they’re feeling proud”可知，人感到自信或骄傲的时候会站得很高，鼻子朝天。故选D。 3．推理判断题。本文主要讲述了人类和其他动物一样，动物用它们的脸和身体来表达它们的感受，人类其实也是如此。所以文章可能在自然杂志上看到。故选C。 （22-23八年级下·广东广州·期中）How often do you talk with people and notice that their words say one thing while their action says another? A facial expression, crossed arms or the way they behave can show what is really in their mind. This is body language, and we must teach our children to understand and use it. We often teach children to be thoughtful when they speak and write, and we also need to teach them to be thoughtful in their body language. Giving examples is one of the ways to do that. Help children understand that people use body language most of the time in their life. Where they’re looking when they speak, how they turn their bodies, how they place their arms and so on can give others important information. There will be times that people want and need to use their body language. In school or job situations, understanding body language can make a difference. And using body language in other situations is also helpful to personal safety and sometimes stops misunderstandings (误会). 1．The first paragraph tells us that ________ . A．it’s important to teach children body language B．children often use body language C．a facial expression is good for children D．crossed arms are not good for children 2．What does the underlined word “thoughtful” mean? A．Talking quietly. B．Looking directly. C．Speaking loudly. D．Thinking deeply. 3．Which of the following is NOT the advantage (好处) of using body language? A．Making a difference in school. B．Being helpful to personal safety. C．Getting something you want. D．Stopping misunderstandings. 4．Where can we read the passage? A．In a cartoon. B．In a magazine. C．In a travel book. D．In a storybook. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍肢体语言的重要性及好处。 1．段落大意题。根据“This is body language, and we must teach our children to understand and use it.”可知，本段主要介绍教孩子们肢体语言的重要性，故选A。 2．词句猜测题。分析“Help children understand that people use body language most of the time in their life. Where they’re looking when they speak, how they turn their bodies, how they place their arms and so on can give others important information.”可知，帮助孩子理解人们在生活中大部分时间都在使用肢体语言。他们说话时看向哪里，他们如何转动身体，他们如何放置手臂等等都可以给别人提供重要的信息。由此可知，thoughtful的意思是“深思熟虑”，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“In school or job situations, understanding body language can make a difference. And using body language in other situations is also helpful to personal safety and sometimes stops misunderstandings (误会).”可知，在学校或工作场合，理解肢体语言会有很大的不同。在其他情况下使用肢体语言也有助于人身安全，有时还能防止误解。没有提到得到你想要的东西，故选C。 4．推理判断题。本文主要介绍肢体语言的重要性及好处，所以推测可能在杂志上看到这篇文章，故选B。 重难语篇拔高练 （23-24八年级下·广东广州·期末）① We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our communication with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. ② Just like spoken language, the meanings of body language differ from culture to culture. The important thing is using body language in a way that is acceptable to the culture you are in. ③The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who sees another person using the gesture might think it means money. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil, as it is not polite. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have an opposite meaning. There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the face when they meet. Elsewhere, people prefer shaking hands or nodding the head when they meet someone else. ④ Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. ⑤ Besides difference in meanings, different uses of some body language are also worth studying. Perhaps the best example is smiling. It would be a good idea to use smile to help us get through difficult time and find friends in a world of strangers. A smile can break down misunderstandings. We can use a smile to say sorry, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend. 1．In Bulgaria, if you don’t agree with your local friend, which of the following gesture will you use? A． B． C． D． 2．How does the writer develop his idea in paragraph ③? A．By giving instructions on how to use body language. B．By offering suggestions on when to use body language. C．By using examples of body language with different meanings. D．By comparing the difference between words and body language. 3．What special can we learn about the body language in Brazil? A．Nodding your head means “No”. B．It is impolite to use the gesture for “OK”. C．People hug each other when meeting their friends. D．Putting hands together on the side of your head means “sleepy”. 4．Which picture best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了了解和使用身势语的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据“In many countries, shaking one’s head means ‘no’, and nodding means ‘yes’. By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have an opposite meaning.”可知，在保加利亚和阿尔巴尼亚南部，摇头意味着“是”，点头意味着“不”。A图片符合。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The gesture for ‘OK’ has different meanings in different cultures.”和“There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part.”可知，作者运用例子说明肢体语言在不同国家有不同的含义。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The gesture for ‘OK’ has different meanings in different cultures...However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil, as it is not polite.”可知，在巴西，使用“OK”的手势是不礼貌的。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。首段讲述了言语和身势语同等重要，都可以传达我们的想法和观点；第二三段讲了不同国家相同的手势有不同的意义，第四段讲述了相同手势语在国家相同的含义。最后一段以“微笑”为例，讲述使用身势语的重要性。故选C。 （22-23八年级下·广东广州·期末） How do we use strong body language to make us seem powerful while making a speech? Vanessa, who is a researcher of human behavior once said that Tony the Tiger has some of the best body language we can learn from. The picture is Tony the Tiger’s typical pose on every cereal box across America. Researchers have found that the broader we stand, the more powerful we feel. So by examining Tony’s pose, we see that he is standing very broadly with his feet. If you look closer, you’ll see he is pointing upwards, as if he were saying, “I am going up” or “________”. If you look at Tony again, you can see his smile lines reach almost all the way up to his eyes. His smile is not only open, but it is hugely expressive. This smile design makes Tony look incredibly happy, excited and optimistic. Tony the Tiger always faces forward. When we are talking with people face to face, we are showing a sign of respect. So if you look at the cereal box, you may feel like Tony is paying attention to you and this is exactly what kids like to see. An interesting study found that 57 out of the 86 cereal boxes had characters looking down. Imagine a child is walking around in the supermarket, hand-in-hand with his or her mom. The small child is looking up at all the boxes and they see the cereal characters looking down at them. When the child looks up and makes eye contact with the box, this attracts the child’s attention to that character. Making eye contact is great because it can increase feelings of love and interest! Great body language during the speech draws the audience’s attention to your points, and helps you connect with your listeners and build up a good relationship. Next time you are going to speak in public, just think about Tony, the Tiger! 1．Which is the most suitable sentence to fill in the blank “________”? A．This is me. B．I’m No.1. C．Who are you? D．Why not? 2．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Making eye contact with people is helpful. B．Characters can attract children by looking up. C．The number is useful to the study on characters. D．Many cereal boxes have characters looking down. 3．What’s the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce Tony the Tiger. B．To tell people how to make a speech. C．To talk about Vanessa’s interesting study. D．To help people have better body language. 4．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了肢体语言的好处，鼓励人们更好地使用肢体语言。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“If you look closer, you’ll see he is pointing upwards, as if he were saying, ‘I am going up’”并结合配图中的手势可知，图中老虎托尼竖着一根手指，仿佛表示自己是第一名。故选B。 2．段落大意题。通读第五段可知，通过对麦片盒子的研究，说明眼神交流可以增加爱和兴趣的感觉，这对人们来说是有助的。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，在第一段，作者告诉我们，在演讲时，我们如何使用强有力的肢体语言来使自己显得强大；最后一段讲述我们在演讲中，良好的肢体语言可以吸引听众的注意力，帮助你与听众建立良好的关系。总结可知，作者写这篇文章是告诉人们肢体语言的好处，让人们更好地使用肢体语言。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。第一段用“如何使用强有力的肢体语言来使自己显得强大呢？”总领全文；第二至四段通过托尼的例子来介绍如何使用肢体语言；第五段通过对麦片盒子的研究来介绍如何使用肢体语言；最后一段总结全文，点明运用肢体语言的好处。故文章结构为“总—分—总”结构。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 2 Body Language 单元话题阅读理解练习 基础语篇巩固练 （23-24八年级下·广东广州·期中）Being a place where you can’t speak the local language can be difficult for you to live. Is it possible for us to take a dictionary all the time? Of course, no! It’s only natural to communicate through body language. Hands can show something easily, but their meanings are different in different places. Trying to call someone to come to you can not be understood easily. Because it depends on where you are. The same gesture may mean very different things in different places. Westerners do it with a hooked (弯曲的) forefinger and a raised palm (手掌). Asians do it in an opposite way and they don’t like the westerner’s way to ask for coming. In their opinion, they often do this to call the dog. Instead, when calling someone to come, Asians turn the palm down and wave all fingers together, and this is how Western people tell someone to go away. Even the simplest hand movement can cause cross-cultural problems. In the West, a thumb up has a good meaning and a thumb down a bad one. However, you might be surprised to know that in the Middle East, a thumb up has a negative meaning and a thumb down has no meaning at all. Body language may be a natural and good choice when you can’t communicate in local language. Some simple movements, gestures or even a blink of your eye may work just fine. Even if you don’t understand the words at all, it is still funny and useful to try body language. 1．Which might cause bad feelings to an Asian person traveling in the West? A．Showing a thumb up to express something good. B．Making a “peace” sign when his or her picture is taken. C．Using a dictionary to speak to someone. D．Calling Asians to come in the Western way. 2．What does the writer advise us to do when traveling in a new place? A．Try to use as much body language as possible. B．Always remember to take a dictionary with you. C．Body language is more preferred than the local language. D．The local meanings of body language should be learnt earlier. 3．How does the writer feel about using gestures to communicate? A．He thinks it’s worrying. B．He’s angry about it. C．He would like to use it. D．He thinks it’s simple to use. 4．What is the best title of this passage? A．The Bad Description of Travellers B．Same Body Language, Different Meanings C．Strange Effects of Body Language D．Funny Cultures in the World （23-24八年级下·广东广州·期中）Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 percent of what we really mean while words only express 7 percent. So, while your mouth is closed, your body is just saying. Arms. How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive (能容纳的) you are to people you meet. If you keep your arms to sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of anything. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies. If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy! Head. When you want to show you are confident, keep your head level. However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little. Legs. Your legs will move around a lot more than usual when you are nervous or telling lies. Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling unhappy, you usually don’t sit straight, with your shoulders inwards. This makes breathing more difficult and makes you feel nervous or uncomfortable. Face. When you lie, you might put on a false face. But that expression would not last long. And your true emotions such as happiness, sadness, fear and so on will come through. 1．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．People. B．Arms. C．Bodies. D．Movements. 2．If you want to look confident, what should you do? A．Move your arms a lot. B．Keep your head level. C．Move your head a little. D．Cross your arms. 3．Which of the following movements tells you are nervous? A．Your legs move around a lot more than usual. B．You sit straight and hold your head up. C．You keep the arms to the sides of the body. D．You put on a false face to hide your uneasiness. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Body Language, the Most Powerful Language B．Arms Tell More than Legs C．Facial Expressions Tell the Truth D．Posture Shows the Mind （23-24八年级下·广东广州·期中）Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 percent of what we really mean while words only express 7 percent. So, while your mouth is closed, your body is just saying… Arms. How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet. If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quiet people keep them close to their bodies. If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy! Head. When you want to appear confident, keep your head level. If you are a monitor in class, you can also take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously. However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little. Legs. Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If you are at interviews, try to keep them still! Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling down, you normally don’t sit straight, with your shoulders inwards. This makes breathing more difficult, which can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable. Mouth. When you are thinking, you often purse your lips. You might also use this position to hold back an angry comment you don’t wish to show. However, it will probably still be noticed, and people will know you’re not pleased. Face. When you lie, you might put on a false face. But that expression would crack briefly, allowing displays of true emotions such as happiness, sadness, disgust and fear to come through. 1．If you want to appear confident, you should ________. A．move your arms a lot B．keep your head level C．move your head a little D．cross your arms 2．What can we infer from the passage? A．Different people in different countries must have the same understanding of the same body movement. B．Body language can express more real meanings than words do in communication. C．We cannot communicate with others without words. D．It’s not polite to use body language in formal communication. 3．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A．Body language, the most commonly used language. B．Arms tell more than legs. C．Facial expressions tell the truth. D．One simple movement lets slip secrets of mind. （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Why should we learn body language? In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it? The answer is “No!” Sometimes, we can communicate with others even without a single word. For example, shrugging our shoulders (耸肩), and without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.” Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact. They may raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation. In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body language is important in our personal life, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning (前倾) forward in the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak. Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are given through body language, Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use. So it is very important for us to learn body language. By understanding body language, we are less likely to be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships. 1．According to the first paragraph, in English classes, people do all of the following things EXCEPT ______. A．studying grammar B．learning new words C．improving reading skills D．practising using body language 2．According to the passage, which of the following pictures is the person saying “I don’t know.”? A． B． C． D． 3．According to the passage, what may people who are lying do? A．Lean forward B．Make eye contact. C．Raise their shoulders. D．Shrug their shoulders. 4．According to the writer, what can learning body language help us do? ①get a job                             ②lie without telling anyone ③prevent misunderstandings            ④improve our English listening skills A．①③ B．②④ C．①④ D．②③ 5．By writing this passage, what do the writer mainly want to do? A．To teach readers to understand body language. B．To tell readers the importance of learning body language. C．To show readers how to find out if someone is lying. D．To help readers improve their English reading and listening skills. （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·课后作业） All pet owners know that pets use their body language to communicate with us. Since they live much simpler lives than we do and they depend on us, they need to express their needs to us. For example, squirrels (松鼠) do this with their ears, bodies and noses. Sometimes they simply want our attention. They are telling us. “My food bowl is empty.” I have one squirrel. He tells me different things. For example, when his food bowl is empty, he lets out a bowl. When he is hungry and doesn’t find food to eat, he climbs onto the table and waves his long ears on it. He jumps up on my computer desk or my lap and smells everywhere to let me know that one of the other squirrels is picking on him. New research shows that 67% of people think they understand what their pets want or need. The more we show our understanding of what they are telling us, the better our pets will be able to communicate with us and the more conversations will expand. Try to pay close attention to what your pet is “telling” you and you will find it is eager to “talk” to you. 1．The pets communicate with their owners by ________. A．spoken language B．body language C．speaking D．barking 2．Squirrels express their needs with the following EXCEPT ________. A．sounds B．noses C．bodies D．ears 3．If you want to communicate with your pets better. You should ________. A．have as many pets as you can B．know what they are “telling” C．buy a lot of gifts for them D．spend more money on their food 4．The underlined word “expand” means ________ in Chinese. A．开放 B．举行 C．组织 D．展开 5．The best title for the passage is ________. A．How to keep a pet B．Pet’s body language C．The number of pet owners D．Make friends with your pets （22-23八年级下·广东广州·期中）Humans are just like any other kind of animal. Animals show their feelings with their faces and bodies. If they show their teeth and raise their backs, they’re angry. Humans do many of these things too. You can usually tell whether someone is happy, angry, nervous or proud just by looking at them. We do not always need words. We only have to look at our pets to see how close animal and human body languages are. When a cat is feeling confident, it will stand very tall and put its nose into the air. Humans do the same thing when they’re feeling proud. Monkeys are very similar to humans. For example, children often put their hands together when they want something. Monkeys use the same gesture to ask for food from other members of their group. As a greeting, monkeys touch their friend’s hand. It's similar to the way we shake hands. So you see, we can learn a lot about ourselves by studying animal gestures. 1．How do animals show their feeling? A．They show their feelings all with talking. B．They show their feelings with their faces and bodies. C．They show their feelings only with their faces. D．They show their feelings with their hands. 2．What will humans do when they are confident or proud according to the passage? A．Humans will show their teeth and raise their backs. B．Humans will put their hands together. C．Humans will show their teeth and raise their hands. D．Humans will stand very tall and put its nose into the air. 3．We may find the material in a _________. A．culture website B．sport newspaper C．nature magazine D．storybook （22-23八年级下·广东广州·期中）How often do you talk with people and notice that their words say one thing while their action says another? A facial expression, crossed arms or the way they behave can show what is really in their mind. This is body language, and we must teach our children to understand and use it. We often teach children to be thoughtful when they speak and write, and we also need to teach them to be thoughtful in their body language. Giving examples is one of the ways to do that. Help children understand that people use body language most of the time in their life. Where they’re looking when they speak, how they turn their bodies, how they place their arms and so on can give others important information. There will be times that people want and need to use their body language. In school or job situations, understanding body language can make a difference. And using body language in other situations is also helpful to personal safety and sometimes stops misunderstandings (误会). 1．The first paragraph tells us that ________ . A．it’s important to teach children body language B．children often use body language C．a facial expression is good for children D．crossed arms are not good for children 2．What does the underlined word “thoughtful” mean? A．Talking quietly. B．Looking directly. C．Speaking loudly. D．Thinking deeply. 3．Which of the following is NOT the advantage (好处) of using body language? A．Making a difference in school. B．Being helpful to personal safety. C．Getting something you want. D．Stopping misunderstandings. 4．Where can we read the passage? A．In a cartoon. B．In a magazine. C．In a travel book. D．In a storybook. 重难语篇拔高练 （23-24八年级下·广东广州·期末）① We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our communication with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. ② Just like spoken language, the meanings of body language differ from culture to culture. The important thing is using body language in a way that is acceptable to the culture you are in. ③The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who sees another person using the gesture might think it means money. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil, as it is not polite. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have an opposite meaning. There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the face when they meet. Elsewhere, people prefer shaking hands or nodding the head when they meet someone else. ④ Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. ⑤ Besides difference in meanings, different uses of some body language are also worth studying. Perhaps the best example is smiling. It would be a good idea to use smile to help us get through difficult time and find friends in a world of strangers. A smile can break down misunderstandings. We can use a smile to say sorry, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend. 1．In Bulgaria, if you don’t agree with your local friend, which of the following gesture will you use? A． B． C． D． 2．How does the writer develop his idea in paragraph ③? A．By giving instructions on how to use body language. B．By offering suggestions on when to use body language. C．By using examples of body language with different meanings. D．By comparing the difference between words and body language. 3．What special can we learn about the body language in Brazil? A．Nodding your head means “No”. B．It is impolite to use the gesture for “OK”. C．People hug each other when meeting their friends. D．Putting hands together on the side of your head means “sleepy”. 4．Which picture best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． （22-23八年级下·广东广州·期末） How do we use strong body language to make us seem powerful while making a speech? Vanessa, who is a researcher of human behavior once said that Tony the Tiger has some of the best body language we can learn from. The picture is Tony the Tiger’s typical pose on every cereal box across America. Researchers have found that the broader we stand, the more powerful we feel. So by examining Tony’s pose, we see that he is standing very broadly with his feet. If you look closer, you’ll see he is pointing upwards, as if he were saying, “I am going up” or “________”. If you look at Tony again, you can see his smile lines reach almost all the way up to his eyes. His smile is not only open, but it is hugely expressive. This smile design makes Tony look incredibly happy, excited and optimistic. Tony the Tiger always faces forward. When we are talking with people face to face, we are showing a sign of respect. So if you look at the cereal box, you may feel like Tony is paying attention to you and this is exactly what kids like to see. An interesting study found that 57 out of the 86 cereal boxes had characters looking down. Imagine a child is walking around in the supermarket, hand-in-hand with his or her mom. The small child is looking up at all the boxes and they see the cereal characters looking down at them. When the child looks up and makes eye contact with the box, this attracts the child’s attention to that character. Making eye contact is great because it can increase feelings of love and interest! Great body language during the speech draws the audience’s attention to your points, and helps you connect with your listeners and build up a good relationship. Next time you are going to speak in public, just think about Tony, the Tiger! 1．Which is the most suitable sentence to fill in the blank “________”? A．This is me. B．I’m No.1. C．Who are you? D．Why not? 2．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Making eye contact with people is helpful. B．Characters can attract children by looking up. C．The number is useful to the study on characters. D．Many cereal boxes have characters looking down. 3．What’s the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce Tony the Tiger. B．To tell people how to make a speech. C．To talk about Vanessa’s interesting study. D．To help people have better body language. 4．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$