Unit 8 Let's Communicate! 单元测试 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级上册

Unit 8 Let’s Communicate! 综合测试卷

时间：60分钟 满分：100分

 

一、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。

1. —If you ________ free this weekend, let’s go to the cinema together.

—Sure! I’d love to.

A. are B. will be C. were D. have been

2. —How do you usually communicate ________ your pen pal?

—By email. We write to each other every month.

A. with B. for C. about D. of

3. —Could you please tell me how to ________ a better conversation with strangers?

—Be honest and show interest in what they say.

A. end B. have C. avoid D. stop

4. If you don’t agree with others, don’t argue ________ them. Just change the topic.

A. to B. for C. with D. about

5. —What ________ you do if you can’t reach your friend by phone?

—I will send him a text message.

A. do B. will C. did D. are

6. Body language is as important as words in ________.

A. communication B. invitation C. resolution D. prediction

7. —I’m nervous about talking to new people.

—If you smile and be yourself, you ________ make more friends.

A. can B. must C. should D. need

8. —Why do people prefer face-to-face talks?

—Because they can help us understand each other ________.

A. better B. worse C. more slowly D. more clearly

9. If you want to ask for help politely, you can use “Could you please ________ me a hand?”

A. give B. take C. lend D. borrow

10. —What should you do if you have a fight with your friend?

—________ calm and say sorry first. It helps solve the problem.

A. Keep B. Make C. Let D. Get

 

二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。

Communication is an important skill in our daily life. It helps us connect with others and understand each other better. There are many ways to communicate, such as talking face-to-face, making phone calls, and sending messages. 11 , the best way to solve problems is often a face-to-face talk.

Last month, I had a fight with my best friend Lily. We didn’t talk to each other for a week. I felt sad and lonely. My mum told me, “If you want to make up with her, you should talk to her 12 .” So I decided to visit her.

When I arrived at her home, I was nervous. But Lily smiled at me and invited me in. I said,

“I’m sorry for what I did. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” Lily replied, “I’m sorry too. I was too stubborn.” We talked for a long time and 13 our feelings. It was much easier than I thought.

From this experience, I learned that good communication 14 honesty and sincerity. If you make a mistake, don’t be afraid to say sorry. If you listen carefully to others, they will be more willing to share their thoughts with you.

Also, body language is important. When you talk to someone, stand up straight, smile, and look at them in the eyes. It shows you are paying attention. 15 you follow these tips, you will have better communication with others.

11. A. However B. Besides C. Finally D. Suddenly

12. A. in person B. by email C. on the phone D. by text

13. A. hid B. shared C. forgot D. changed

14. A. needs B. finds C. avoids D. refuses

15. A. Because B. If C. Though D. Unless

16. A. sad B. happy C. nervous D. excited

17. A. invited B. pushed C. stopped D. refused

18. A. meant B. wanted C. decided D. hoped

19. A. easy B. easier C. difficult D. more difficult

20. A. pays B. takes C. shows D. gives

 

三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

A

How to Make a Better Conversation

Do you want to communicate better with others? Here are some useful tips:

1. Listen carefully. One of the most important things in communication is listening. If you are a good listener, people will be more willing to talk to you. Ask follow-up questions to show you are interested.

2. Choose the right topic. Talk about safe topics like weather, sports, or food. Avoid personal topics such as age, weight, or money. They may make others uncomfortable.

3. Be sincere. If you don’t know much about a topic, say “I don’t know much about it, but I’d like to learn.” Don’t pretend to be knowledgeable.

4. Use body language. Smile, make eye contact, and nod your head. These gestures show you are paying attention and friendly.

 

阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。

21. What is the most important thing in communication according to the tips?

A. Talking. B. Listening. C. Smiling. D. Nodding.

22. Which of the following is a safe topic?

A. Age. B. Weight. C. Sports. D. Money.

23. What should you do if you don’t know much about a topic?

A. Change the topic quickly. B. Pretend to know it.

C. Say you want to learn about it. D. Keep silent.

24. How can body language help in communication?

A. It shows you are friendly and attentive. B. It helps you avoid awkward moments.

C. It makes you look more knowledgeable. D. It helps you choose the right topic.

25. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To introduce different communication tools.

B. To teach people how to make better conversations.

C. To explain why communication is important.

D. To share personal communication experiences.

 

B

My Experience of Making Up with a Friend

Last term, I had a big fight with my friend Tom. It all started because of a misunderstanding. We were in the same group for a school project. I thought Tom didn’t do his part, so I said some angry words to him. He felt hurt and stopped talking to me.

For days, I felt terrible. I missed playing basketball with him and sharing jokes. My teacher noticed my sadness and talked to me. She said, “Communication is the key to solving problems. If you explain your feelings to Tom, he will understand.”

So I decided to talk to Tom face-to-face. I found him in the playground after school. I said, “Tom, I’m sorry for what I said. I was wrong to blame you without asking.” Tom replied, “I’m sorry too. I should have told you I was busy with my grandma’s illness.” We talked for a long time and cleared up the misunderstanding.

Now we are good friends again. I learned that when there is a problem between friends, we should communicate sincerely. Avoiding the problem will only make it worse. Face-to-face talks can always help us understand each other better.

 

阅读以上材料，根据其内容回答其后各个小题。

26. Why did the writer fight with Tom?

A. Because Tom didn’t play basketball with him.

B. Because of a misunderstanding about a school project.

C. Because Tom told his secrets to others.

D. Because they competed for the same prize.

27. How did the writer feel after the fight?

A. Terrible. B. Happy. C. Angry. D. Relaxed.

28. Who encouraged the writer to talk to Tom?

A. His mum. B. His dad. C. His teacher. D. His classmate.

29. What did Tom say about his absence from the project?

A. He was lazy. B. He was busy with his grandma’s illness.

C. He forgot about it. D. He didn’t like the project.

30. What did the writer learn from the experience?

A. Friends should never have fights.

B. Misunderstandings are hard to clear up.

C. Face-to-face communication helps solve problems.

D. It’s better to avoid talking about problems with friends.

 

C（跨学科融合·心理健康+英语）

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