Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 单元测试卷 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 单元测试卷 测试时间：90分钟 总分：120分 一、单项选择（每小题1分，共15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 ( ) 1. In many Western countries, people ________ hands when they meet for the first time. A. shake B. bow C. rub D. bump ( ) 2. In Indian culture, people put their hands together and nod to show respect—it’s called ________. A. fist B. namaste C. hug D. kiss ( ) 3. It’s ________ to talk with your mouth full of food in formal dinners. A. polite B. rude C. common D. easy ( ) 4. In some Asian countries, you should ________ to elders to show thanks and respect. A. shake B. bow C. hug D. rub ( ) 5. Indian ________ is famous for its special taste and many kinds of spices. A. fork B. salad C. curry D. pizza ( ) 6. When you meet a stranger and feel ________, just smile and say hello politely. A. embarrassed B. excited C. relaxed D. proud ( ) 7. A ________ is a closed hand with fingers curled, used in some cultures for greeting or celebrating. A. palm B. fist C. cheek D. bow ( ) 8. This is a ________ meeting, so please wear formal clothes and speak politely. A. casual B. informal C. formal D. funny ( ) 9. Don’t ________ your head on others’ shoulders when talking in public—it’s impolite. A. kiss B. bump C. rub D. hug ( ) 10. In some cultures, people ________ each other’s cheeks to show love and friendship. A. kiss B. shake C. bow D. bump ( ) 11. The foreigner was ________ because he didn’t know the local customs and made a mistake. A. confused B. happy C. lucky D. angry ( ) 12. It’s ________ to see a child cry in the street in this country; it’s very common. A. uncommon B. rude C. unusual D. common ( ) 13. —I don’t know how to greet the Indian teacher. —________ You can do namaste and smile. A. No way! B. Me too! C. Take it easy! D. I’m sorry. ( ) 14. In some European countries, people ________ each other to show warmth when they meet. A. hug B. shake C. bow D. fist ( ) 15. Using the wrong body language can make people feel ________ in cross-cultural communication. A. comfortable B. uncomfortable C. excited D. bored 二、完形填空（每小题1分，共15分） 阅读短文，掌握大意，从A、B、C、D中选最佳选项。 Body Language Across Cultures Body language is an important part of cross-cultural communication. Different countries have different ways to show greetings and feelings. If we don’t know these customs, we may make mistakes and make people feel 16________. Last month, I took part in an international cultural exchange activity in India. On the first day, I wanted to greet an Indian elder. I 17________ to shake hands with him, but he put his hands together and nodded. I was 18________ and didn’t know what to do. An Indian friend told me the correct greeting—namaste. It means “I bow to the divine in you”. Later, I learned that in India, people don’t usually 19________or kiss when greeting strangers. They use namaste or a light bow. In formal situations, people are 20________. and polite. But in daily life, they are friendly and easy-going. One day, I tried to eat curry with a 21________ in a restaurant. The local people looked at me and smiled. They told me that many Indians prefer to eat curry with their 22________instead of forks. I felt a little 23________ at first, but soon I learned to enjoy the food in their way. We also learned that some gestures are 24________.in one culture but rude in another. For example, bumping into someone is common in some Western games, but it’s very 25.________ in a library. From this activity, I knew that understanding cultural differences helps us communicate better. ( ) 16. A. happy B. embarrassed C. excited D. relaxed ( ) 17. A. started B. refused C. forgot D. stopped ( ) 18. A. confused B. proud C. satisfied D. bored ( ) 19. A. hug B. bow C. shake D. rub ( ) 20. A. rude B. formal C. careless D. noisy ( ) 21. A. spoon B. knife C. fork D. chopsticks ( ) 22. A. palms B. fists C. cheeks D. knees ( ) 23. A. proud B. embarrassed C. angry D. scared ( ) 24. A. impossible B. impossible C. acceptable D. terrible ( ) 25. A. common B. special C. rude D. simple 三、阅读理解（每小题2分，共18分） A Greetings Around the World Every culture has its own special ways to greet people. Let’s learn some common ones: 1. The US & UK: People usually shake hands when meeting for the first time. Among friends, they may hug or high-five. 2. India: The most popular greeting is namaste—putting palms together and nodding. It shows respect and kindness. 3. Japan: People bow to greet others. The deeper the bow, the more respect they show. 4. France: People kiss each other’s cheeks when greeting friends or family. It’s a warm way to show love. ( ) 26. What do people in the US usually do when meeting for the first time? A. Bow deeply. B. Shake hands. C. Do namaste. D. Kiss cheeks. ( ) 27. What is the popular greeting in India? A. Fist bump. B. Hug. C. Namaste. D. Rub palms. ( ) 28. How do Japanese people show more respect? A. By hugging tighter. B. By bowing deeper. C. By kissing cheeks. D. By shaking hands harder. ( ) 29. Which country do people kiss cheeks to greet? A. India. B. Japan. C. The UK. D. France. ( ) 30. What is the main idea of Part A? A. Different foods around the world. B. Different greetings in different cultures. C. How to learn English well. D. Body language is useless. B A Cross-Cultural Dinner Last week, my family had a dinner with an Indian family. It was my first time to join a cross-cultural dinner, and I was a little nervous. First, we learned the greeting. We did namaste and smiled to the Indian family, and they did the same to us. Then, the host served curry for us. At first, I wanted to use a fork, but my mom told me to try eating with my palm like the Indians. It was fun! The Indian family told us many interesting customs. They said that in India, it’s not rude to talk with your hands when eating. Also, they don’t like to waste food, so we should finish all the food on our plates. Before we left, we hugged each other and exchanged postcards. I felt so happy to make friends with them. This dinner taught me that respect and kindness are the key to cross-cultural communication. ( ) 31. What was the writer’s feeling before the dinner? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Bored. D. Angry. ( ) 32. What food did the Indian family serve? A. Pizza. B. Salad. C. Curry. D. Noodles. ( ) 33. What did the writer’s mom tell him to do? A. Use a fork to eat. B. Eat with his palm. C. Talk with his mouth full. D. Leave some food. ( ) 34. What did they do before leaving? A. Shook hands and left. B. Bowed to each other. C. Hugged and exchanged postcards. D. Ate more curry. C Rules for Cross-Cultural Communication When we communicate with people from other cultures, we should follow some simple rules to avoid mistakes: 1. Learn the customs first: Before meeting someone from a new culture, learn their basic greetings and taboos. 2. Be polite and patient: Don’t laugh at others’ body language or habits. Be patient to listen and learn. 3. Respect differences: What is rude in your culture may be polite in another. Respect is everything. 4. Smile and be friendly: A smile is a universal language. It can make everyone feel warm. If we follow these rules, cross-cultural communication will be easy and happy. ( ) 35. What should we do first to avoid mistakes? A. Laugh at others’ habits. B. Learn the local customs. C. Talk loudly. D. Use our own rules only. ( ) 36. What is the key to cross-cultural communication? A. Money. B. Respect and kindness. C. Power. D. Knowledge. ( ) 37. What is a universal language according to the passage? A. A smile. B. A handshake. C. A bow. D. A hug. ( ) 38. What is the main idea of Part C? A. How to cook Indian food. B. Rules for cross-cultural communication. C. How to make friends with Indians. D. Different body languages. 四、七选五（每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Be Polite in Cross-Cultural Communication Cross-cultural communication needs care and respect. Here are some tips for you: 39. ________ When you meet an Indian friend, do namaste and smile instead of shaking hands directly. 40. ________ Don’t use rude gestures in formal situations. For example, don’t make a fist at others. 41. ________ In India, people use palms to eat curry, not forks. Don’t laugh at this custom. 42. ________ Be patient when talking with people from other cultures. Don’t rush them or cut in. 43. ________ Remember: respect for different cultures makes communication smooth and happy. A. Respect local customs. B. Use correct body language. C. Be patient and listen carefully. D. Be rude to others. E. Learn and use proper greetings. F. Be friendly and respectful. G. Talk loudly all the time. 五、词汇运用（共10分） （一）根据句意及首字母提示补全单词（每小题1分，共5分） 44. In many Western countries, people s________ hands when they meet for the first time. 45. In Indian culture, people do n________ to show respect. 46. It’s r________ to talk with your mouth full in formal dinners. 47. A f________ meeting needs formal clothes and polite behavior. 48. The foreigner was c________ because he didn’t know the local customs. （二）用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空（每小题1分，共5分） 49. It’s important to use ________ (correct) body language in cross-cultural communication. 50. The Indian family is very ________ (friend) and kind to us. 51. We should avoid ________ (rude) gestures when talking to strangers. 52. Many people feel ________ (embarrass) when they make mistakes in public. 53. In some Asian countries, people bow to show ________ (respect) to elders. 六、任务型阅读（每小题2分，共10分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每小题答案不超过10个词。 A Story of Cultural Exchange Li Hua is a student from China. Last summer, he went to India for a cultural exchange program. He was excited but a little worried at first because he knew nothing about Indian culture. On the first day, he wanted to greet his Indian host. He tried to shake hands, but his host stopped him and did namaste. Li Hua was confused and learned this greeting quickly. Then, he learned to eat curry with his palm. At first, it was difficult, but he enjoyed it soon. During the program, Li Hua learned many Indian customs, like how to bow to teachers and how to talk politely with elders. He also told his Indian friends about Chinese culture, such as the Spring Festival and kung fu. Before leaving, Li Hua and his Indian friends hugged each other. He made many friends and learned a lot. He said, “Cross-cultural communication helps us understand each other better.” 54. Where did Li Hua go last summer? ___________________________________________________________________________ 55. What was Li Hua worried about at first? ___________________________________________________________________________ 56. What greeting did Li Hua learn in India? ___________________________________________________________________________ 57. How did Li Hua eat curry at first? ___________________________________________________________________________ 58. What did Li Hua learn from the program? ___________________________________________________________________________ 七、书面表达（15分） 以My Experience of Crossing Cultures为题，写一篇80-100词的短文。 要求：1. 紧扣Unit 6《Crossing Cultures》核心单词/短语（shake、bow、namaste、curry、formal、rude、embarrassed等）；2. 运用本单元核心语法（一般过去时、情态动词should）；3. 语句通顺，无超纲词汇，逻辑清晰。 ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________   参考答案 一、单项选择 1.A 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.A 11.A 12.D 13.C 14.A 15.B 二、完形填空 16.B 17.A 18.A 19.A 20.B 21.C 22.A 23.B 24.C 25.C 三、阅读理解 A:26.B 27.C 28.B 29.D 30.B B:31.B 32.C 33.B 34.C C:35.B 36.B 37.A 38.B 四、七选五 39.E 40.B 41.A 42.C 43.F 五、词汇运用 （一）44.shake 45.namaste 46.rude 47.formal 48.confused （二）49.correct 50.friendly 51.rude 52.embarrassed 53.respect 六、任务型阅读 54. To India for a cultural exchange program. 55. Knew nothing about Indian culture. 56. Namaste. 57. With his palm. 58. Indian customs and cross-cultural communication. 七、书面表达范文 My Experience of Crossing Cultures Last summer, I joined a cultural exchange program in India. It was my first time to cross cultures, and I learned a lot. First, I learned namaste, the Indian greeting. I should do it instead of shaking hands. Then, I tried eating curry with my palm. At first, I was embarrassed, but I soon got used to it. I also learned that we should be polite and respect local customs. This experience taught me that understanding different cultures helps us communicate better. I hope to have more cross-cultural activities in the future. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $