Unit 8 Let's Communicate!单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年八年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（人教版2024）

Unit 8 Let's Communicate! 单元话题阅读理解 Unit 8 Let's Communicate!单元话题：沟通与交流 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 Earlier, only face-to-face communication was possible, but with the development of technology, we now have the phone, email, video calls and so on. It has become easier and much cheaper to communicate or have a conversation. We can easily communicate with our loved ones, whether they’re close or far away. Face-to-face communication includes direct personal interaction (互动). Both parties can see each other’s body language and facial expressions, and understand them easily, leading to more effective communication. A study has shown that in our day-to-day life when we interact with someone face to face, we have a nonverbal (非言语的) communication of about 93%. In addition, face-to-face communication is more effective in building trust and making deeper connections. But considering the long distance and time cost, face-to-face communication may not be the best choice. So there, telephone, email, etc. are preferred. Without telephone conversation, some work may be difficult to get done in time. The conversation changes depending on what relationship you have with the caller. For example, it will be informal (非正式的) if you talk to your close friends or relatives. But if you are having a professional telephone conversation, then it will be formal. You must have a lot of practice and confidence to interact with the caller. Telephone conversations have no nonverbal cues (暗示), but they offer the convenience of communicating from a distance and at any time. Also, as they cannot see each other, both parties can speak without being under pressure (压力). So, which do you prefer? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．According to Paragraph 1, what makes communication easier and cheaper? A．The growth of population. B．The improvement of education. C．The development of technology. D．The increase of population. 2．What leads to more effective communication in face-to-face communication? A．Direct personal interaction. B．Nonverbal cues. C．Formal talks. D．Chatting online. 3．What are the advantages of face-to-face communication? ①Building trust.  ②Making deeper connections.   ③Interacting directly. ④Communicating from a distance. A．①②④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①③④ 4．Why can both parties speak without being under pressure in telephone conversations? A．Because they are having a professional telephone conversation. B．Because they can see each other’s body language and facial expressions. C．Because they can interact face to face. D．Because they cannot see each other. 5．What’s the best title of the text? A．The power of face-to-face communication B．The strength of telephone communication C．The development of education D．Communication choices: face-to-face vs telephone You may not realize it, but you are doing much more than just studying when you are at school. The school is also the place where you learn to get on well with people. But this is not always easy. What can you do if you just don’t like one of your classmates? If you discover that you have problems getting on with your classmates or friends, the most important thing to learn is tolerance. Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others. We cannot change the way that other people do, so it is important to learn to live happily with them. Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other. Getting to know someone may help you understand why he does things differently. Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad. Tolerance teaches us to keep a gentle and open mind. You need to remember an old saying, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” If you tolerate something, it does not mean that you have to like it. No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in. Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change. It is important to practise tolerance, because it will make everyone’s life easier. Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests. The world is very different, and practising tolerance in your own school can help make a difference. 1．What is tolerance according to the passage? A．Changing the way that other people do. B．Realizing and respecting differences in others. C．Expecting everybody to be the same. 2．If a classmate does things differently, what can help you understand him/ her? A．Getting to know him/her. B．Asking the teacher for help. C．Trying to make him/her change. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Where people can practice tolerance. B．Why people should practice tolerance. C．When people should practice tolerance. 4．In which part can we read this passage in the newspaper? A．Sports. B．Culture. C．School life. 5．What’s the message of this passage? A．What’s important to a student. B．What students should do at school. C．How to treat people different from us. ①Do animals communicate with each other? How do they communicate with others? I did some research, and to my surprise, I learnt that all animals communicate. They don’t use language, but they send messages to each other. Animals communicate with each other in three main ways: through sounds, smells, and body language. ②The alarm (警报) call is one way. When an enemy is near, animals send out a warning sound. Others hear it and run to a safe place, or get together to fight the enemy. Whales are famous for their ability to communicate from far away with special sounds. In their own social groups, whales understand what they’re saying to each other. ③Smell is another popular way for animals to communicate. Some animals, such as the amoeba (变形虫) send out a smell to tell other amoebas it’s going to have babies. Skunks send out an odour when they feel they are in danger. ④Many animals use body language to communicate. Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) touch hands when they meet. A happy dog moves its tail from side to side. Even people understand this form of a dog’s body language. ⑤People develop their own ways of communicating, using words and sentences. But if you watch animals carefully, you quickly come to understand that they also have ways of sending their messages. 1．How does the writer start the topic? A．By listing numbers. B．By telling a story. C．By asking questions. D．By showing an old saying. 2．What do the underlined words “an odour” mean? A．A loud sound. B．A terrible smell. C．A bright colour. D．A special shape. 3．What does the writer want to show by giving us the example of dogs? A．Animals can communicate with sound. B．Animals can communicate with smell. C．Animals can communicate in three ways. D．Animals can communicate with body language. 4．What’s the structure (结构) of the text? (Paragraph 1=①, Paragraph 2=②…) A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．How to Protect Animals B．How Animals Communicate C．Why Body Language Matters D．What Animals Can Communicate Some students give us their advice on how to communicate better. Susan: If you want to build trust in communication, always be honest with your words. Lies or half-truths can quickly break down the connection between you and the other person. For example, if you promise to do something, make sure you follow through. This way, the person you’re communicating with will feel more comfortable and open up to you. Jones: If you want to have a more productive conversation, prepare in advance. Before a meeting or discussion, think about the topics that will be covered. If it’s a business talk, research relevant (相关的) data. This preparation allows you to contribute meaningfully, ask intelligent questions, and understand different perspectives better during the communication. Mandy: If you want to avoid misunderstandings, repeat back what the other person said in your own words. After they finish speaking, briefly summarize their main points. For instance, you can say, “So, what you’re saying is that we should focus on cost-cutting measures, right?” This simple step ensures that you’ve understood their message correctly and gives them a chance to clarify (澄清) if there’s any error. Would you like to give us more useful advice? 1．According to Susan, what can break down the connection in communication? A．Being honest all the time. B．Making promises. C．Telling lies or half-truths. D．Following through on promises. 2．What does Jones suggest for a more productive conversation? A．Avoiding discussions. B．Preparing in advance. C．Ignoring relevant data. D．Speaking without thinking. 3．When following Mandy’s advice, what should you do after the other person finishes speaking? A．Walk away. B．Repeat their words exactly. C．Briefly summarize their main points. D．Argue with them. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Susan thinks honesty is not important in communication. B．Jones believes preparation can’t help in a business talk. C．Mandy’s method can help ensure correct understanding. D．All three students give the same advice. ①During the National Day holiday, many people want to find dazi or activity partners on some apps for travelling. The activity of finding dazi is a new way of social contact (社会交往) for young people. ②The idea of this activity is easy. It helps people to find someone who has the same interest as them and it doesn’t take much time. With one or some dazi, people have more fun in the activities they are interested in. ③Ge Jinyuan is a high school student from Shandong. She likes talking with her meal dazi when she is having lunch. “We love to share our ideas on the food,” said the girl. “If my meal dazi doesn’t come to school one day, I will be unhappy.” ④“It takes a lot of time to make friends with others. But it doesn’t need much time to have a dazi,” said Shi Zhimin, a student from Shanxi. Ge also has the same idea. She doesn’t want to spend too much time making friends, so having a dazi is good for her. She can feel relaxed and then has more time to study. ⑤Having dazi is usually helpful, but it can be dangerous sometimes. People may lie on the internet. For example, a young and beautiful girl on the internet may be an old, short and heavy man in real life. So think twice when looking for dazi. 1．What can we know from Paragraph 2? A．How people find dazi. B．When people find dazi. C．Where people find dazi. D．Why people find dazi. 2．What will Ge Jinyuan feel if her meal dazi doesn’t come to school? A．Unhappy. B．Bored. C．Relaxed. D．Surprised. 3．What do Ge Jinyuan and Shi Zhimin have in common? A．They have no friends. B．They like having a dazi. C．They are from the same place. D．They don’t do well in their study. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Do you hear about the new way to make friends? Many people want to find dazi (搭子) or activity partners (活动伙伴) on Xiaohongshu or Weibo for travelling, reading or something else. The activity of finding dazi is a new way of social contact (社交交往) for young people. The idea of this activity is easy to understand. It helps people to find someone who has the same hobby (爱好) as them and it doesn’t take much time. With one or a few dazi, people have more fun in the activities they are interested in. A girl called Ge Jinyuan is a high school student from Shandong. She likes talking with her meal dazi when she is having lunch. “We love to share our ideas on the food,” said the girl. “If my meal dazi doesn’t come to school one day, I will be sad.” “It takes a lot of time to make friends with others. But it doesn’t need much time to have a dazi,” said another girl Shi Zhimin, a student from Shanxi. Ge Jinyuan also has the same idea. She doesn’t want to spend too much time making friends, so having a dazi is good for her. She can feel relaxed and then has more time to study. Also, ________. “Once, my game dazi and I did something wrong when playing the game Eggy Party, but we worked together to turn the tide (扭转局势). By playing the game together, I find I like working with others now!” Shi Zhimin said. Dazi is usually helpful but it can be dangerous. People may lie (撒谎) on the Internet: For example, a young and beautiful girl on the Internet may be an old, short, and heavy man in real life. So, think twice when finding dazi. 1．According to the passage, people like finding dazi because ________ A．they have the same idea about food. B．they want to spend more time with others . C．it helps people make friends from different places. D．it doesn’t take much time to find friends with the same hobbies. 2．Which sentence can be put in the place “________” in Paragraph 5? A．Dazi sometimes may play games better than you. B．Dazi sometimes may help you learn teamwork. C．Dazi sometimes may have different ideas about games. D．Dazi sometimes may ask you to talk with others. 3．The best title of the passage could be ________ A．Dazi: The New Way of Finding Activity Partners. B．Know the Culture (文化) of Dazi in China. C．Having a Dazi: More Fun, More Time. D．Dazi: A Dangerous Way to Make Friends. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? (①=Para. (自然段)1  ②=Para. 2   ③=Para. 3  ④=Para. 4.  ⑤=Para. 5  ⑥=Para. 6). A． B． C． D． www.rosiebridgeschool.org For students, learning some team skills such as developing relationships, communicating well with others and working out problems is quite important. Here are two fun team activities for students to develop their team skills. Activity 1: Water RelayTools: Two large buckets are used to hold water. One is at the front and the other is at the back. Each team member needs a small bucket. Instructions: Fill one large bucket with water. Make holes at the bottom of the small buckets. Team members line up between the two large buckets. Use small buckets to pass the water from one large bucket to the other. Try to keep as much water as possible within a given time. Why is it FUN? It is fun to work out a way to lose as little water as possible. It is water! Isn’t it fun to get wet on a hot summer day? Activity 2: Truth and LieTools: No tools are required. Instructions: Team members sit together. Have each team member think of three pieces of information about themselves, and one of them is a lie. Each team member tells the group all the three pieces of information. Let the other team members guess which is the lie. Why is it FUN? Students love talking about themselves and this gives them a chance to do so. Members can learn about each other. Members will be surprised at some facts about the speakers. 1．If two teams of five students take part in the Water Relay together, how many buckets do they need in total? A．10. B．12. C．14. D．16. 2．What fun can you get from the activity of Truth and Lie? A．Making some tools for the game. B．Making up stories about friends. C．Talking about everything you like. D．Finding something unexpected about others. 3．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To teach students to solve problems. B．To introduce games for improving team skills. C．To describe the difficulties in developing team skills. D．To talk about the importance of communicating well with others. Neighbors are important in our daily lives. Living close to us, they can make our living environment more pleasant if we have a good relationship with them. To achieve this, we need to focus on several key points. Good communication comes first. When we move to a new neighborhood, we should introduce ourselves. We can knock on neighbors’ doors, smile, and tell them our names and a bit about our lives. This simple act helps us break the ice. Also, we should take part in community events. These events are good chances to get to know our neighbors better and build stronger connections. Respect is another important point. Everyone has different lifestyles and habits, so we should respect these differences. For example, if a neighbor plays loud music, we shouldn’t get angry immediately. Instead, we should talk to them politely and explain that the noise bothers us. Besides, respecting privacy (隐私) is a must. We shouldn’t look into their yards without permission or listen to their private conversations. Mutual help matters a lot in neighborhood relationships. If we see a neighbor having trouble carrying heavy things or needing someone to water their plants while they’re away, we should offer to help. This builds a sense of community. In return, when we face problems, we can expect our neighbors to lend a hand. I once had a plumbing (水暖设备) problem, and my neighbor, who is good at fixing such things, helped me solve it right away. Conflicts (冲突) may happen, but they can be solved peacefully. When disagreements occur, like arguments over parking spaces, we should stay calm and listen to the other side. If we can’t solve the problem by ourselves, we can ask other friendly neighbors or community management for help. In short, to have good neighborly relations, we need to communicate well, show respect, help each other, and handle conflicts properly. 1．What should we do first when moving to a new neighborhood? A．Ask neighbors for help. B．Respect neighbors’ privacy. C．Take part in community events. D．Knock on neighbors’ doors to introduce ourselves. 2．From the passage, we can infer that ________. A．neighbors with different habits can’t get along well B．people should always avoid conflicts with neighbors C．helping neighbors can make the neighborhood more harmonious (和谐的) D．community management can’t help solve problems in the neighborhood 3．Why does the author mention the experience of the plumbing problem? A．To show that neighbors all have special skills. B．To prove that mutual help is important in a community. C．To explain how to solve problems or disagreements with neighbors. D．To tell readers that plumbing problems often happen in a community. 重难语篇提升练 When you are in a new place or trying to find your way around, it’s important and necessary to know how to ask for directions. It can help you get to your destination (目的地) faster and avoid getting lost. However, many ESL (以英语为第二语言) learners may find it quite challenging to ask for directions in English. Don’t worry. This passage will help. The first and most important step is to start the conversation politely. When you ask for directions, the way you make your request can make a difference to the reply you receive. Using polite expressions shows respect for the person you’re asking. This makes him/her more likely (可能的) to help you. If possible, put on a smile. Once you’ve started the conversation, you’d better ask for directions by using simple sentences. Here are some English expressions for you to ask for directions. Combining (结合) them with a friendly attitude (态度) will increase your chances of receiving helpful directions. ● Could you please tell me the way to the bookshop? ● Excuse me, can you give me directions to this house? ● What’s the best way to reach Donald Street? When you receive directions, it’s important to make sure that you’ve understood them correctly to avoid getting lost or taking a longer path. You can repeat what the person has said, ask him to repeat certain details (细节) or ask for further explanation (解释). This not only shows that you’ve been listening carefully but also provides a chance to correct any misunderstandings. Here are some expressions to help you, too. ● Let me make sure I understood correctly, I should turn left, is that right? ● Did you say I need to turn left at the central park? ● Would it be possible for you to write down the directions for me? Finally, when you have the information you need, don’t forget to thank the person for his/her help. 1．What can you do to increase your chances of getting useful information? ① Talk loudly. ② Ask politely.  ③ Use simple sentences. ④ Listen as quietly as possible. A．①② B．②③ C．①④ D．②④ 2．What does the underlined (划线的) word “misunderstandings” mean in Chinese? A．意会 B．理解 C．误解 D．明白 3．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Steps for proper use of polite expressions. B．Reasons for improving your English. C．Ways to ask for directions in English. D．Advice to make a conversation. ①For years, scientists have known how to measure (衡量) the intelligence (智力) of a person. Recently they began to do research into group intelligence. Early research shows that group intelligence is not the total of the intelligence of the persons in it. So what is the secret of a group’s success? ②Researchers at a research company and a university have both dealt with this question. They believe they finally have a handle on what makes some work teams successful. In the study of the company, researchers collected information and studied it to find patterns (模式). Are members of effective (有效的) groups friends outside of work? Do members with similar personalities work together best? They discussed many opinions, but found no patterns to support them. In fact, who was in the team did not make a difference. Instead, the difference between more effective teams and less effective teams was in the interaction (互动) among the members. The university group collected information by using digital badges (数字徽章) that people agreed to wear. They provided much information, including how long people spoke, where they were looking during communication, and their body language. ③Not only the research company but also the university group found that the key to an effective team was how members communicated with each other. ④Among the findings, the most important is that, in effective teams, members spoke for almost the same amount (数量) of time—not at every meeting or communication, but the whole course of a project. The second one was that members showed an understanding of how it might feel to walk in somebody else’s shoes. A high level of these two characteristics makes a member feel comfortable when he expresses his opinions and makes suggestions without fear of being doubted by other members. They believe that others will listen to them and value what they say. ⑤One might say that most of these findings are clear. However, understanding group intelligence can help people make the basic changes that are necessary to increase the chance of a group’s success. 1．How did the university group do their research? A．They collected information on how people behaved. B．They studied the findings of some earlier research. C．They asked people questions and explained the answers. D．They discussed their opinions and found common pattern. 2．What can we learn about the researchers’ findings? A．It’s important to divide time equally among group members at one meeting. B．It is necessary for group members to understand each other’s feelings. C．It is common for group members to be doubted in an effective group. D．It is believed that group members are all friends during and outside of work. 3．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．The Value of Team Members B．The Secret of Group Research C．The Key to Successful Work Teams D．The Competition between groups 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 8 Let's Communicate! 单元话题阅读理解 Unit 8 Let's Communicate!单元话题：沟通与交流 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 Earlier, only face-to-face communication was possible, but with the development of technology, we now have the phone, email, video calls and so on. It has become easier and much cheaper to communicate or have a conversation. We can easily communicate with our loved ones, whether they’re close or far away. Face-to-face communication includes direct personal interaction (互动). Both parties can see each other’s body language and facial expressions, and understand them easily, leading to more effective communication. A study has shown that in our day-to-day life when we interact with someone face to face, we have a nonverbal (非言语的) communication of about 93%. In addition, face-to-face communication is more effective in building trust and making deeper connections. But considering the long distance and time cost, face-to-face communication may not be the best choice. So there, telephone, email, etc. are preferred. Without telephone conversation, some work may be difficult to get done in time. The conversation changes depending on what relationship you have with the caller. For example, it will be informal (非正式的) if you talk to your close friends or relatives. But if you are having a professional telephone conversation, then it will be formal. You must have a lot of practice and confidence to interact with the caller. Telephone conversations have no nonverbal cues (暗示), but they offer the convenience of communicating from a distance and at any time. Also, as they cannot see each other, both parties can speak without being under pressure (压力). So, which do you prefer? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．According to Paragraph 1, what makes communication easier and cheaper? A．The growth of population. B．The improvement of education. C．The development of technology. D．The increase of population. 2．What leads to more effective communication in face-to-face communication? A．Direct personal interaction. B．Nonverbal cues. C．Formal talks. D．Chatting online. 3．What are the advantages of face-to-face communication? ①Building trust.  ②Making deeper connections.   ③Interacting directly. ④Communicating from a distance. A．①②④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①③④ 4．Why can both parties speak without being under pressure in telephone conversations? A．Because they are having a professional telephone conversation. B．Because they can see each other’s body language and facial expressions. C．Because they can interact face to face. D．Because they cannot see each other. 5．What’s the best title of the text? A．The power of face-to-face communication B．The strength of telephone communication C．The development of education D．Communication choices: face-to-face vs telephone 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了面对面交流和电话等远程交流各自的优势和局限性，对比分析两种沟通方式的特点后，引发读者对沟通方式选择的思考。 1．细节理解题。根据“...but with the development of technology...It has become easier and much cheaper to communicate or have a conversation.”可知，技术的发展让沟通变得更容易和更便宜。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Face-to-face communication includes direct personal interaction...leading to more effective communication.”可知，在面对面的交流中，直接的人际互动会带来更有效的沟通。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Face-to-face communication includes direct personal interaction.”和“In addition, face-to-face communication is more effective in building trust and making deeper connections.”可知，面对面沟通的优势包括建立信任、建立更深的联系以及直接的个人互动。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Also, as they cannot see each other, both parties can speak without being under pressure(压力).”可知，双方在电话交谈中可以无压力地交谈是因为他们看不到对方。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文比较了面对面沟通和电话沟通的不同优势和适用场景，因此D项“沟通选择：面对面还是电话”适合作标题。故选D。 You may not realize it, but you are doing much more than just studying when you are at school. The school is also the place where you learn to get on well with people. But this is not always easy. What can you do if you just don’t like one of your classmates? If you discover that you have problems getting on with your classmates or friends, the most important thing to learn is tolerance. Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others. We cannot change the way that other people do, so it is important to learn to live happily with them. Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other. Getting to know someone may help you understand why he does things differently. Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad. Tolerance teaches us to keep a gentle and open mind. You need to remember an old saying, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” If you tolerate something, it does not mean that you have to like it. No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in. Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change. It is important to practise tolerance, because it will make everyone’s life easier. Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests. The world is very different, and practising tolerance in your own school can help make a difference. 1．What is tolerance according to the passage? A．Changing the way that other people do. B．Realizing and respecting differences in others. C．Expecting everybody to be the same. 2．If a classmate does things differently, what can help you understand him/ her? A．Getting to know him/her. B．Asking the teacher for help. C．Trying to make him/her change. 3．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Where people can practice tolerance. B．Why people should practice tolerance. C．When people should practice tolerance. 4．In which part can we read this passage in the newspaper? A．Sports. B．Culture. C．School life. 5．What’s the message of this passage? A．What’s important to a student. B．What students should do at school. C．How to treat people different from us. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要围绕学校生活中与他人相处的“宽容”展开，解释了宽容的定义，阐述了宽容能帮助人们理解他人、友好相处的作用，并强调练习宽容能让生活更轻松，是与不同的人相处的重要方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others.”可知，宽容是意识到并尊重他人差异的能力。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Getting to know someone may help you understand why he does things differently.”可知，了解对方能帮助理解其不同的行事方式。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据“It is important to practise tolerance, because it will make everyone’s life easier.”可知，该段主要阐述了“为什么要练习宽容”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。文章围绕“学校中与他人相处的宽容”展开，属于学校生活相关内容，因此可在报纸的“学校生活”板块读到。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。文章核心是阐述“宽容”，即如何对待与自己不同的人。故选C。 ①Do animals communicate with each other? How do they communicate with others? I did some research, and to my surprise, I learnt that all animals communicate. They don’t use language, but they send messages to each other. Animals communicate with each other in three main ways: through sounds, smells, and body language. ②The alarm (警报) call is one way. When an enemy is near, animals send out a warning sound. Others hear it and run to a safe place, or get together to fight the enemy. Whales are famous for their ability to communicate from far away with special sounds. In their own social groups, whales understand what they’re saying to each other. ③Smell is another popular way for animals to communicate. Some animals, such as the amoeba (变形虫) send out a smell to tell other amoebas it’s going to have babies. Skunks send out an odour when they feel they are in danger. ④Many animals use body language to communicate. Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) touch hands when they meet. A happy dog moves its tail from side to side. Even people understand this form of a dog’s body language. ⑤People develop their own ways of communicating, using words and sentences. But if you watch animals carefully, you quickly come to understand that they also have ways of sending their messages. 1．How does the writer start the topic? A．By listing numbers. B．By telling a story. C．By asking questions. D．By showing an old saying. 2．What do the underlined words “an odour” mean? A．A loud sound. B．A terrible smell. C．A bright colour. D．A special shape. 3．What does the writer want to show by giving us the example of dogs? A．Animals can communicate with sound. B．Animals can communicate with smell. C．Animals can communicate in three ways. D．Animals can communicate with body language. 4．What’s the structure (结构) of the text? (Paragraph 1=①, Paragraph 2=②…) A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．How to Protect Animals B．How Animals Communicate C．Why Body Language Matters D．What Animals Can Communicate 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍动物交流的方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“Do animals communicate with each other? How do they communicate with others?”可知，作者通过提出问题来开启话题。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Smell is another popular way for animals to communicate.”以及“Skunks send out an odour when they feel they are in danger.”结合常识可知，臭鼬在危险时会散发出难闻的气味，所以“an odour”意思是“一种难闻的气味”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Many animals use body language to communicate.”以及“A happy dog moves its tail from side to side. Even people understand this form of a dog’s body language.”可知，作者以狗为例是为了说明动物可以通过肢体语言进行交流。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。第一段提出动物彼此之间会交流，并引出动物交流的三种主要方式；第二、三、四段分别从声音、气味和肢体语言三个方面展开，最后一段总结全文，因此文章的结构是总—分—总。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要围绕动物之间的交流方式展开，介绍了动物通过声音、气味和肢体语言进行交流，以选项B“动物如何交流”为标题最合适。故选B。 Some students give us their advice on how to communicate better. Susan: If you want to build trust in communication, always be honest with your words. Lies or half-truths can quickly break down the connection between you and the other person. For example, if you promise to do something, make sure you follow through. This way, the person you’re communicating with will feel more comfortable and open up to you. Jones: If you want to have a more productive conversation, prepare in advance. Before a meeting or discussion, think about the topics that will be covered. If it’s a business talk, research relevant (相关的) data. This preparation allows you to contribute meaningfully, ask intelligent questions, and understand different perspectives better during the communication. Mandy: If you want to avoid misunderstandings, repeat back what the other person said in your own words. After they finish speaking, briefly summarize their main points. For instance, you can say, “So, what you’re saying is that we should focus on cost-cutting measures, right?” This simple step ensures that you’ve understood their message correctly and gives them a chance to clarify (澄清) if there’s any error. Would you like to give us more useful advice? 1．According to Susan, what can break down the connection in communication? A．Being honest all the time. B．Making promises. C．Telling lies or half-truths. D．Following through on promises. 2．What does Jones suggest for a more productive conversation? A．Avoiding discussions. B．Preparing in advance. C．Ignoring relevant data. D．Speaking without thinking. 3．When following Mandy’s advice, what should you do after the other person finishes speaking? A．Walk away. B．Repeat their words exactly. C．Briefly summarize their main points. D．Argue with them. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Susan thinks honesty is not important in communication. B．Jones believes preparation can’t help in a business talk. C．Mandy’s method can help ensure correct understanding. D．All three students give the same advice. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是三位学生Susan、Jones和Mandy就如何更好地沟通提出的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据Susan的建议“Lies or half-truths can quickly break down the connection between you and the other person.”可知，谎言或半真半假的话会破坏沟通中的联系。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据Jones的建议“If you want to have a more productive conversation, prepare in advance.”可知，Jones建议提前准备。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据Mandy的建议“After they finish speaking, briefly summarize their main points.”可知，Mandy建议在对方说完后简要总结其要点。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据Mandy的建议“This simple step ensures that you’ve understood their message correctly...”可知，Mandy的方法有助于确保正确理解对方的意思。故选C。 ①During the National Day holiday, many people want to find dazi or activity partners on some apps for travelling. The activity of finding dazi is a new way of social contact (社会交往) for young people. ②The idea of this activity is easy. It helps people to find someone who has the same interest as them and it doesn’t take much time. With one or some dazi, people have more fun in the activities they are interested in. ③Ge Jinyuan is a high school student from Shandong. She likes talking with her meal dazi when she is having lunch. “We love to share our ideas on the food,” said the girl. “If my meal dazi doesn’t come to school one day, I will be unhappy.” ④“It takes a lot of time to make friends with others. But it doesn’t need much time to have a dazi,” said Shi Zhimin, a student from Shanxi. Ge also has the same idea. She doesn’t want to spend too much time making friends, so having a dazi is good for her. She can feel relaxed and then has more time to study. ⑤Having dazi is usually helpful, but it can be dangerous sometimes. People may lie on the internet. For example, a young and beautiful girl on the internet may be an old, short and heavy man in real life. So think twice when looking for dazi. 1．What can we know from Paragraph 2? A．How people find dazi. B．When people find dazi. C．Where people find dazi. D．Why people find dazi. 2．What will Ge Jinyuan feel if her meal dazi doesn’t come to school? A．Unhappy. B．Bored. C．Relaxed. D．Surprised. 3．What do Ge Jinyuan and Shi Zhimin have in common? A．They have no friends. B．They like having a dazi. C．They are from the same place. D．They don’t do well in their study. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了在国庆假期期间，许多年轻人通过一些应用程序寻找搭子或活动伙伴这一新的社交方式，介绍了找搭子的想法、好处、相关例子、优势以及存在的风险。 1．主旨大意题。根据“The idea of this activity is easy. It helps people to find someone who has the same interest as them and it doesn’t take much time. With one or some dazi, people have more fun in the activities they are interested in.”可知该段主要讲述了人们找搭子的原因，即找有相同兴趣的人且不花太多时间，在感兴趣的活动中有更多乐趣。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“If my meal dazi doesn’t come to school one day, I will be unhappy.”可知如果她的饭搭子一天不来学校，她会不开心。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Ge Jinyuan is a high school student from Shandong. She likes talking with her meal dazi when she is having lunch.”以及“‘It takes a lot of time to make friends with others. But it doesn’t need much time to have a dazi,’ said Shi Zhimin, a student from Shanxi. Ge also has the same idea.”可知葛金源和石志敏都喜欢有搭子。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。第一段总述在国庆假期许多年轻人在一些应用程序上找搭子是新的社交方式；第二段介绍了找搭子这种活动的想法及好处；第三、四段分别举例葛金源和石志敏对找搭子的看法；第五段说明找搭子有时会有危险。结合选项可知，选项C符合文章结构。故选C。 Do you hear about the new way to make friends? Many people want to find dazi (搭子) or activity partners (活动伙伴) on Xiaohongshu or Weibo for travelling, reading or something else. The activity of finding dazi is a new way of social contact (社交交往) for young people. The idea of this activity is easy to understand. It helps people to find someone who has the same hobby (爱好) as them and it doesn’t take much time. With one or a few dazi, people have more fun in the activities they are interested in. A girl called Ge Jinyuan is a high school student from Shandong. She likes talking with her meal dazi when she is having lunch. “We love to share our ideas on the food,” said the girl. “If my meal dazi doesn’t come to school one day, I will be sad.” “It takes a lot of time to make friends with others. But it doesn’t need much time to have a dazi,” said another girl Shi Zhimin, a student from Shanxi. Ge Jinyuan also has the same idea. She doesn’t want to spend too much time making friends, so having a dazi is good for her. She can feel relaxed and then has more time to study. Also, ________. “Once, my game dazi and I did something wrong when playing the game Eggy Party, but we worked together to turn the tide (扭转局势). By playing the game together, I find I like working with others now!” Shi Zhimin said. Dazi is usually helpful but it can be dangerous. People may lie (撒谎) on the Internet: For example, a young and beautiful girl on the Internet may be an old, short, and heavy man in real life. So, think twice when finding dazi. 1．According to the passage, people like finding dazi because ________ A．they have the same idea about food. B．they want to spend more time with others . C．it helps people make friends from different places. D．it doesn’t take much time to find friends with the same hobbies. 2．Which sentence can be put in the place “________” in Paragraph 5? A．Dazi sometimes may play games better than you. B．Dazi sometimes may help you learn teamwork. C．Dazi sometimes may have different ideas about games. D．Dazi sometimes may ask you to talk with others. 3．The best title of the passage could be ________ A．Dazi: The New Way of Finding Activity Partners. B．Know the Culture (文化) of Dazi in China. C．Having a Dazi: More Fun, More Time. D．Dazi: A Dangerous Way to Make Friends. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? (①=Para. (自然段)1  ②=Para. 2   ③=Para. 3  ④=Para. 4.  ⑤=Para. 5  ⑥=Para. 6). A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了年轻人通过寻找“搭子”或活动伙伴来进行社交的新方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“It helps people to find someone who has the same hobby (爱好) as them and it doesn’t take much time.”可知，人们喜欢找搭子是因为不需要花费太多时间就能找到有相同爱好的人。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“and I did something wrong when playing the game Eggy Party, but we worked together to turn the tide (扭转局势).”可知，搭子有时可以帮助你学习团队合作。故选B。 3．最佳标题题。根据“The activity of finding dazi is a new way of social contact (社交交往) for young people.”及全文的内容可知，本文主要介绍了一种寻找活动伙伴的新方式，A选项“搭子：寻找活动伙伴的新途径”为最佳标题。故选A。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出本文主题；第二段介绍了“搭子”的好处，紧接着第三段到第五段是学生们分享了对“搭子”的看法；最后一段介绍“搭子”的弊端，结构如C选项所示，故选C。 www.rosiebridgeschool.org For students, learning some team skills such as developing relationships, communicating well with others and working out problems is quite important. Here are two fun team activities for students to develop their team skills. Activity 1: Water RelayTools: Two large buckets are used to hold water. One is at the front and the other is at the back. Each team member needs a small bucket. Instructions: Fill one large bucket with water. Make holes at the bottom of the small buckets. Team members line up between the two large buckets. Use small buckets to pass the water from one large bucket to the other. Try to keep as much water as possible within a given time. Why is it FUN? It is fun to work out a way to lose as little water as possible. It is water! Isn’t it fun to get wet on a hot summer day? Activity 2: Truth and LieTools: No tools are required. Instructions: Team members sit together. Have each team member think of three pieces of information about themselves, and one of them is a lie. Each team member tells the group all the three pieces of information. Let the other team members guess which is the lie. Why is it FUN? Students love talking about themselves and this gives them a chance to do so. Members can learn about each other. Members will be surprised at some facts about the speakers. 1．If two teams of five students take part in the Water Relay together, how many buckets do they need in total? A．10. B．12. C．14. D．16. 2．What fun can you get from the activity of Truth and Lie? A．Making some tools for the game. B．Making up stories about friends. C．Talking about everything you like. D．Finding something unexpected about others. 3．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To teach students to solve problems. B．To introduce games for improving team skills. C．To describe the difficulties in developing team skills. D．To talk about the importance of communicating well with others. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文指出对学生而言学习培养人际关系、良好沟通和解决问题等团队技能十分重要，并详细介绍了“水接力”和“真话与谎言”两项能帮助学生培养团队技能的有趣活动，包括活动所需工具、操作步骤及乐趣所在。 1．细节理解题。根据“Tools: Two large buckets are used to hold water. One is at the front and the other is at the back. Each team member needs a small bucket.”以及题干中“two teams of five students”可知，大型水桶共需4个，每队分别2个，学生所需的小型水桶数量为2队×5人=10个，总水桶数为4+10=14个。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Why is it FUN? Students love talking about themselves and this gives them a chance to do so. Members can learn about each other. Members will be surprised at some facts about the speakers.”可知，该活动的乐趣之一是成员会对发言者的某些事实感到惊讶，即发现他人身上意想不到的事情。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。根据“For students, learning some team skills such as developing relationships, communicating well with others and working out problems is quite important. Here are two fun team activities for students to develop their team skills.”可知，文章核心是为学生介绍能培养团队技能的两项有趣活动。故选B。 Neighbors are important in our daily lives. Living close to us, they can make our living environment more pleasant if we have a good relationship with them. To achieve this, we need to focus on several key points. Good communication comes first. When we move to a new neighborhood, we should introduce ourselves. We can knock on neighbors’ doors, smile, and tell them our names and a bit about our lives. This simple act helps us break the ice. Also, we should take part in community events. These events are good chances to get to know our neighbors better and build stronger connections. Respect is another important point. Everyone has different lifestyles and habits, so we should respect these differences. For example, if a neighbor plays loud music, we shouldn’t get angry immediately. Instead, we should talk to them politely and explain that the noise bothers us. Besides, respecting privacy (隐私) is a must. We shouldn’t look into their yards without permission or listen to their private conversations. Mutual help matters a lot in neighborhood relationships. If we see a neighbor having trouble carrying heavy things or needing someone to water their plants while they’re away, we should offer to help. This builds a sense of community. In return, when we face problems, we can expect our neighbors to lend a hand. I once had a plumbing (水暖设备) problem, and my neighbor, who is good at fixing such things, helped me solve it right away. Conflicts (冲突) may happen, but they can be solved peacefully. When disagreements occur, like arguments over parking spaces, we should stay calm and listen to the other side. If we can’t solve the problem by ourselves, we can ask other friendly neighbors or community management for help. In short, to have good neighborly relations, we need to communicate well, show respect, help each other, and handle conflicts properly. 1．What should we do first when moving to a new neighborhood? A．Ask neighbors for help. B．Respect neighbors’ privacy. C．Take part in community events. D．Knock on neighbors’ doors to introduce ourselves. 2．From the passage, we can infer that ________. A．neighbors with different habits can’t get along well B．people should always avoid conflicts with neighbors C．helping neighbors can make the neighborhood more harmonious (和谐的) D．community management can’t help solve problems in the neighborhood 3．Why does the author mention the experience of the plumbing problem? A．To show that neighbors all have special skills. B．To prove that mutual help is important in a community. C．To explain how to solve problems or disagreements with neighbors. D．To tell readers that plumbing problems often happen in a community. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是说明文。主要阐述了在日常生活中与邻居建立良好关系的几个关键要点，包括良好沟通、相互尊重、互帮互助以及和平解决冲突。 1．细节理解题。根据“When we move to a new neighborhood, we should introduce ourselves. We can knock on neighbors’ doors, smile, and tell them our names and a bit about our lives.”可知，搬到新社区时，我们首先应该敲门向邻居介绍自己。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“Mutual help matters a lot in neighborhood relationships ... This builds a sense of community.”可推断，帮助邻居能增强社区归属感，让邻里关系更和谐。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Mutual help matters a lot in neighborhood relationships ... I once had a plumbing problem ... helped me solve it right away.”可知，作者提及水暖问题的经历，是为了证明互帮互助在邻里关系中很重要。故选B。 重难语篇提升练 When you are in a new place or trying to find your way around, it’s important and necessary to know how to ask for directions. It can help you get to your destination (目的地) faster and avoid getting lost. However, many ESL (以英语为第二语言) learners may find it quite challenging to ask for directions in English. Don’t worry. This passage will help. The first and most important step is to start the conversation politely. When you ask for directions, the way you make your request can make a difference to the reply you receive. Using polite expressions shows respect for the person you’re asking. This makes him/her more likely (可能的) to help you. If possible, put on a smile. Once you’ve started the conversation, you’d better ask for directions by using simple sentences. Here are some English expressions for you to ask for directions. Combining (结合) them with a friendly attitude (态度) will increase your chances of receiving helpful directions. ● Could you please tell me the way to the bookshop? ● Excuse me, can you give me directions to this house? ● What’s the best way to reach Donald Street? When you receive directions, it’s important to make sure that you’ve understood them correctly to avoid getting lost or taking a longer path. You can repeat what the person has said, ask him to repeat certain details (细节) or ask for further explanation (解释). This not only shows that you’ve been listening carefully but also provides a chance to correct any misunderstandings. Here are some expressions to help you, too. ● Let me make sure I understood correctly, I should turn left, is that right? ● Did you say I need to turn left at the central park? ● Would it be possible for you to write down the directions for me? Finally, when you have the information you need, don’t forget to thank the person for his/her help. 1．What can you do to increase your chances of getting useful information? ① Talk loudly. ② Ask politely.  ③ Use simple sentences. ④ Listen as quietly as possible. A．①② B．②③ C．①④ D．②④ 2．What does the underlined (划线的) word “misunderstandings” mean in Chinese? A．意会 B．理解 C．误解 D．明白 3．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Steps for proper use of polite expressions. B．Reasons for improving your English. C．Ways to ask for directions in English. D．Advice to make a conversation. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了以英语为第二语言的学习者在陌生环境中用英语问路的实用方法，包括要礼貌开启对话、用简单句式提问、准确确认对方指引的信息以及最后表达感谢，以此帮助学习者顺利获取有效路线指引，避免迷路。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The first and most important step is to start the conversation politely.”和第三段“Once you’ve started the conversation, you’d better ask for directions by using simple sentences.”可知，要礼貌问路，用简单句子提问也能提升获取有用信息的概率；而“大声交谈”和“尽可能安静地听”文中未提及为有效方法；因此，②③符合要求。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段“When you receive directions, it’s important to make sure that you’ve understood them correctly to avoid getting lost or taking a longer path. You can repeat what the person has said, ask him to repeat certain details or ask for further explanation.”可知，要确认对方的指引、让对方重复细节或进一步解释，目的是避免理解偏差；划线单词“misunderstandings”由“mis-” (表否定) 和“understandings” (理解) 构成，结合语境可推断其意为“误解”。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。文章开篇点明“知道如何用英语问路很重要”，随后分步骤介绍了问路的礼貌开场、常用句式、确认信息的方法及致谢环节，全程围绕“用英语问路的方法”展开。故选C。 ①For years, scientists have known how to measure (衡量) the intelligence (智力) of a person. Recently they began to do research into group intelligence. Early research shows that group intelligence is not the total of the intelligence of the persons in it. So what is the secret of a group’s success? ②Researchers at a research company and a university have both dealt with this question. They believe they finally have a handle on what makes some work teams successful. In the study of the company, researchers collected information and studied it to find patterns (模式). Are members of effective (有效的) groups friends outside of work? Do members with similar personalities work together best? They discussed many opinions, but found no patterns to support them. In fact, who was in the team did not make a difference. Instead, the difference between more effective teams and less effective teams was in the interaction (互动) among the members. The university group collected information by using digital badges (数字徽章) that people agreed to wear. They provided much information, including how long people spoke, where they were looking during communication, and their body language. ③Not only the research company but also the university group found that the key to an effective team was how members communicated with each other. ④Among the findings, the most important is that, in effective teams, members spoke for almost the same amount (数量) of time—not at every meeting or communication, but the whole course of a project. The second one was that members showed an understanding of how it might feel to walk in somebody else’s shoes. A high level of these two characteristics makes a member feel comfortable when he expresses his opinions and makes suggestions without fear of being doubted by other members. They believe that others will listen to them and value what they say. ⑤One might say that most of these findings are clear. However, understanding group intelligence can help people make the basic changes that are necessary to increase the chance of a group’s success. 1．How did the university group do their research? A．They collected information on how people behaved. B．They studied the findings of some earlier research. C．They asked people questions and explained the answers. D．They discussed their opinions and found common pattern. 2．What can we learn about the researchers’ findings? A．It’s important to divide time equally among group members at one meeting. B．It is necessary for group members to understand each other’s feelings. C．It is common for group members to be doubted in an effective group. D．It is believed that group members are all friends during and outside of work. 3．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．The Value of Team Members B．The Secret of Group Research C．The Key to Successful Work Teams D．The Competition between groups 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了群体智力对团队工作成功的影响。 1．推理判断题。根据“The university group collected information by using digital badges (数字徽章) that people agreed to wear. They provided much information, including how long people spoke, where they were looking during communication, and their body language.”可知，大学组的研究人员收集信息，这些信息包括人们说话的时长、他们在互动过程中注视的位置以及他们的肢体语言，即他们收集人们行为的信息。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The second one was that members showed an understanding of how it might feel to walk in somebody else’s shoes…They believe that others will listen to them and value what they say.”可知，要站在别人的立场上，这会让成员感觉舒服，即小组成员有必要了解彼此的感受。故选B。 3．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，文章第一段引出主题：团队成功的秘诀是什么；第二、三、四段介绍了一家研究公司和一所大学的研究及他们的发现；第五段总结：了解群体智力可以帮助人们做出必要的基本改变，以增加一个群体成功的机会。文章结构为：总—分—总。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了群体智力对团队工作成功的影响，所以选项C“成功工作团队的关键”为标题更合适。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $