Unit 2 Language and communication 单元话题阅读套餐练 -七年级英语下册单元整体优化精准练（新教材沪教版五四制）

Unit 2 Language and communication单元话题阅读套餐练 选材聚焦本单元话题，语篇以不同题型呈现，兼顾多种文本体裁，难度适中。 语法选择 A.根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个语法正确的答案。 Talking about cross-cultural communication is really interesting. Last summer, I visited 1 Australian friend named Lily. When I arrived at her home, I gave her a small gift from my country. She said it was 2 nice present. In her family, it’s polite to take off your shoes before entering the house, 3 I did as she told me. During the meal, I learned that people there don’t talk loudly while eating, 4 everyone keeps quiet at the table. I didn’t know that before, 5 Lily explained it to me kindly. After dinner, we decided 6 around the city. We visited a local market where we saw 7 hand-made works from different cultures. I felt 8 to learn so many new things. I think cross-cultural communication can make us 9 more open-minded. 10 you ever had a cross-cultural experience? 1．A．a B．an C．the 2．A．so B．such C．such a 3．A．so B．but C．because 4．A．or B．so C．because 5．A．but B．so C．and 6．A．walk B．walking C．to walk 7．A．beautiful B．beautifully C．more beautiful 8．A．exciting B．excited C．excitedly 9．A．become B．becoming C．to become 10．A．Do B．Have C．Are 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．C 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文讲述作者拜访澳大利亚朋友莉莉，了解当地礼仪，饭后逛市场，体会到跨文化交流能让人更开明。 1．句意；去年夏天，我拜访了一位名叫莉莉的澳大利亚朋友。 a一个，用于辅音音素开头的单词前，表泛指；an一个，用于元音音素开头的单词前，表泛指； the这/那，表特指。根据“I visited...Australian friend named Lily.”可知，我拜访了“一位”名叫莉莉的澳大利亚朋友。空处表泛指，Australian以元音音素/ɒ/开头，所以使用an。故选B。 2．句意；她说这是一份很棒的礼物。 so如此；such这样的；such a这样一个。“such+a+adj.+n.单数”是固定搭配，形容词对应句中的nice，n.单数对应句中的present。故选C。 3．句意；在她家，进屋前脱鞋是有礼貌的做法，所以我照她说的做了。 so所以；but但是；because因为。根据“In her family, it’s polite to take off your shoes before entering the house,...I did as she told me.”可知，在她家，进屋前脱鞋是有礼貌的做法，“所以”我照她说的做了。故选A。 4．句意；吃饭时，我了解到那里的人吃饭时不大声说话，所以餐桌上每个人都保持安静。 or或者；so所以；because因为。根据“I learned that people there don’t talk loudly while eating,...everyone keeps quiet at the table.”可知，我了解到那里的人吃饭时不大声说话，“所以”餐桌上每个人都保持安静。故选B。 5．句意；我之前不知道这一点，但莉莉友善地向我解释了。 but但是；so所以；and和。根据“I didn’t know that before,...Lily explained it to me kindly.”可知，我之前不知道这一点，“但是”莉莉友善地向我解释了之后我知道了。故选A。 6．句意；晚饭后，我们决定在城里走一走。 walk走路，动词原形；walking走路，动名词/现在分词；to walk走路，动词不定式。根据“decide to do sth.”可知，空处使用动词不定式to walk。故选C。 7．句意；我们去了当地的一个市场，在那里看到了许多来自不同文化的漂亮的手工艺品。 beautiful美丽的，形容词；beautifully美丽地，副词；more beautiful更美丽的，形容词的比较级。根据“we saw...hand-made works from different cultures.”可知，空处需使用形容词beautiful，修饰后面的名词hand-made works。故选A。 8．句意；我很兴奋能学到这么多新东西。 exciting令人兴奋的，形容词，表物；excited感到兴奋的，形容词，表人；excitedly兴奋地，副词。根据“I felt...to learn so many new things.”可知，空处位于系动词felt之后，且主语I为人，需使用表人的形容词excited。故选B。 9．句意；我认为跨文化交流能让我们更开明。 become变得，动词原形；becoming变得，动名词/现在分词；to become变得，动词不定式。根据“make sb. do sth.”可知，空处需使用原形become。故选A。 10．句意；你有过跨文化交流的经历吗？ Do助动词；Have有；Are是。根据“ever”和“had”可知，此处使用现在完成时，变一般疑问句，需将助动词have提至句首。故选B。 B.根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个语法正确的答案。 Living and dealing with kids can be a difficult job these days. However, living and dealing with parents can be much 1 . Since I became a junior high school student, I 2 that communication is very important. With any relationship, you need to let 3 people know your feelings. If you are not able to communicate, things will become bad. If you are mad at your parents and avoid 4 to them, it won’t help. If you look up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it will say “the exchange of ideas and information.” To keep a good relationship, you must improve communication skills. Let people know your feelings, even if it’s just 5 writing a note. If you are trying to make your parents see something as you see it, tell them that you’ll listen to what they say, and ask them 6 to listen to you. Then they may understand you better. Walking away only makes the situation worse. Here is 7 example. One night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she felt it would be rude of her to leave first. As a result, she got home late. Her parents were angry at first, but when Sophie explained 8 she was late, they weren’t so mad. Communication is the key to a good relationship. Problems can only 9 with communication. So just keep it in mind: 10 you get into a situation like Sophie’s, tell your parents how you feel. 1．A．difficult B．more difficult C．the most difficult 2．A．have learnt B．learnt C．learn 3．A．the others B．another C．other 4．A．talk B．to talk C．talking 5．A．by B．with C．in 6．A．polite B．politeness C．politely 7．A．a B．an C．the 8．A．when B．why C．what 9．A．be solved B．be solving C．solve 10．A．unless B．though C．if 【答案】 1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．A 6．C 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．C 【导语】本文探讨了与父母沟通的重要性，强调表达感受和倾听是维持良好关系的关键，并以Sophie的例子说明沟通能化解矛盾。 1．句意：然而，与父母一起生活相处可能会更加困难。 difficult困难的，原级；more difficult比较级；the most difficult最高级。根据“much”修饰比较级可知，空处用比较级形式。故选B。 2．句意：自从我成为一名初中生以来，我了解到沟通是非常重要的。 have learnt了解，现在完成时；learnt动词过去式；learn动词原形。此处是since引导的时间状语从句，主句用现在完成时。故选A。 3．句意：在任何关系中，你都需要让别人知道你的感受。 the others特指剩余全部；another另一个，表泛指，后跟名词单数；other其他的，表泛指，后跟名词复数。此处泛指其他人，people是名词复数，用other。故选C。 4．句意：如果你对父母感到生气并避免与他们交谈，这将没有帮助。 talk交谈，动词原形；to talk动词不定式；talking动名词或现在分词。avoid doing sth“避免做某事”，空处用动名词。故选C。 5．句意：让人们知道你的感受，即使只是通过写一张便条。 by通过，后跟方式；with用，后跟工具；in用，后跟语言或材料。根据“writing a note”可知，此处是指通过写便条这一方式，用介词by。故选A。 6．句意：如果你试图让你的父母像你一样看待某件事，告诉他们你会倾听他们所说的，并礼貌地请求他们倾听你。 polite礼貌的，形容词；politeness名词；politely副词。此处修饰动词ask，用副词形式。故选C。 7．句意：这是一个例子。 a一个，表泛指，用于辅音音素开头的单词前；an一个，表泛指，用于元音音素开头的单词前；the表特指。此处泛指一个例子，且example是元音音素开头的单词，用an修饰。故选B。 8．句意：她的父母起初很生气，但当Sophie解释她迟到的原因时，他们就没那么生气了。 when什么时候；why为什么；what什么。根据“explained ... she was late”可知，是指解释迟到的原因，用why引导宾语从句。故选B。 9．句意：问题只能通过沟通解决。 be solved被解决，被动语态；be solving现在进行时；solve动词原形。主语Problems与solve之间是动宾关系，因此用被动语态。故选A。 10．句意：所以请记住这一点：如果你遇到像Sophie那样的情形，就告诉你的父母你的感受。 unless除非；though虽然；if如果。根据“you get into a situation like Sophie’s, tell your parents how you feel.”可知，前句是后句的肯定条件，用if引导条件状语从句。故选C。 选词填空 A.根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。 注意：每个单词或短语只能用一次，有一个单词或短语是多余的。 A．misunderstanding      B．lonely      C． require      D．silent            E. survey      F. situation Tom and Jack were close friends and often played basketball together after school. One day, they had a big fight over some silly things. Both felt hurt and decided to break up with each other. For days, they were 1 in class, not talking or even looking at each other. Tom felt sad and 2 without his friend. He missed the fun times they shared. Jack also felt the same. He realized that turning his back on Tom did not solve their problem but only made the 3 worse. One afternoon, Jack gathered his courage and walked up to Tom. “Hey, Tom,” he said softly. “I am sorry for what happened. Can we talk?” Tom was surprised but happy to see Jack. He nodded and they sat down under a tree in the school garden. Jack explained how he felt and why he reacted that way. Tom listened carefully and then shared his side of the story. They both understood that it was just a 4 . With open hearts, they apologized to each other and promised to be more patient and understanding in the future. From that day on, Tom and Jack became even better friends. They learned that when problems come, it is important to speak up and not to avoid each other. Strong friendships 5 not only communication but also listening. B.根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。 注意：每个单词或短语只能用一次，有一个单词或短语是多余的。 A．steps, B．common, C． complete, D．subjects, E. difficult Sometimes, we all have trouble communicating with other people. This is a very 6 problem. Some people are shy. Other people can’t think of interesting conversation 7 . Making conversation can be very difficult for them. If you have this problem, don’t worry! We can teach you some easy 8 for making conversation. These will help you find something fun to discuss. It doesn’t matter whether you are with your new friends or with a 9 stranger. A．seldom, B．select, C． usually, D．know, E. avoid Making interesting conversation is actually very easy. You just have to pay attention and ask the right questions. Remember that questions are 10 better than comments(评论) because people can answer questions. Don’t say, “I like your shoes.” It’s better to say, “Where did you get your shoes?” This will keep the conversation going. Remember to 11 private topics. People 12 like to talk about their age or their income. In the beginning, discuss fun things like traveling and friends. You will find out what people like to talk about after you 13 them better. The most important things is to be sincere. If you are, you might make a new friend! 完形填空 (A) Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage. (选择最恰当的单词或短语，完成短文。) When I was fourteen, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school. And I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand French. I believed that I wouldn’t have any 1 problems when I went to America. So I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday there. How 2 I was! The misunderstanding (误解) began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to call my friend Danny who had been in America for two years and told her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking confused and asked if he could 3 me. “Yes,” I said, “I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well, that’s nice,” he said. “Are you getting married? But aren’t you a bit too 4 ?” “Who is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I’ve arrived. Can you tell me 5 the phone box is?” “Oh! I see.” he said, “There’s a phone downstairs.” When Danny and I met up, she explained the misunderstanding to me. Then I knew “Give somebody a ring” could mean deciding to get engaged or marry someone else. I felt shamed for myself. “Don’t worry,” she said to me. “I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from the British. You’ll soon 6 all the funny things they say. Most of the time British and American people understand each other! 1．A．money B．time C．study D．language 2．A．excited B．wrong C．hardworking D．successful 3．A．know B．help C．ask D．teach 4．A．strict B．lucky C．young D．ordinary 5．A．how much B．whose C．where D．how heavy 6．A．get used to B．used to C．prepare for D．live on 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文讲述了一个十四岁的英国男孩第一次去美国旅行，由于美国英语与英国英语有着不同之处而发生的误解。 1．句意：我相信我去了美国不会有什么语言问题的。 money钱；time时间；study学习；language语言。根据前句“And I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand French.”可知此处表示没有语言问题，应用“language”。故选D。 2．句意：我真是大错特错了！ excited兴奋的；wrong错的；hardworking努力的；successful成功的。根据后句“The misunderstanding (误解) began at the airport.”可知作者本以为不会有什么语言问题，但是误解产生了，因此此处指自己错了，应用“wrong”。故选B。 3．句意：一位友好的老人看见我看起来很困惑，问我他是否能帮忙。 know知道；help帮助；ask问；teach教。根据下文语境“‘Yes,’ I said, ‘I want to give my friend a ring.’”可知此处指老人问是否需要帮忙，应用“help”。故选B。 4．句意：但是你是不是有点太年轻了？ strict严厉的；lucky幸运的；young年轻的；ordinary普通的。根据“Are you getting married?”可知此处老人误会了作者要结婚，因此觉得他有点年轻，应用“young”。故选C。 5．句意：你可以告诉我电话亭在哪里吗？ how much多少钱；whose谁的；where哪里；how heavy多重。根据下文答语“‘Oh! I see.’ he said, ‘There’s a phone downstairs.’”可知此处提问电话亭在哪里，应用“where”。故选C。 6．句意：你会很快习惯他们说的所有有趣的事情的。 get used to习惯；used to过去常常；prepare for为……做准备；live on靠……为生。根据“You’ll soon...all the funny things they say.”可知此处指习惯语言上的不同，应用“get used to”。故选A。 (B) Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage. (选择最恰当的单词或短语，完成短文。) How to ask for help when you are visiting a foreign country? For example, when you travel in a place and want to ask for 7 , you may ask “Where are the restrooms?” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” They are both 8 . However, the second one sounds more polite. So we should learn how to ask for help properly. Good speakers can change the way they speak to different people. You can ask your classmates 9 questions because you know them well. But you can’t say the same words to your teachers, like “When is the school trip?” You may use “Excuse me, Mr West. Do you know when the school trip is?” Polite questions are usually longer, such as “Could you tell me your e-mail address?” or “May I ask how I can get to the library?” Sometimes we need to spend time leading into the 10 . When we ask a stranger for help, we  may first say “Excuse me, I wonder 11 you can help me” or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but...” It may be more difficult to ask 12 than directly. However, what we should learn is to use the right language in different situations. That will be helpful for us to communicate better. 7．A．conditions B．vacations C．traditions D．directions 8．A．similar B．strange C．correct D．difficult 9．A．popular B．clear C．direct D．secret 10．A．trouble B．surprise C．lesson D．request 11．A．if B．how C．when D．why 12．A．politely B．quickly C．widely D．slowly 【答案】7．D 8．C 9．C 10．D 11．A 12．A 【导语】本文主要讲述在不同情境下应恰当使用语言求助，如根据对象调整提问方式、注意礼貌用语等，以实现更好沟通。 7．句意：当你在外国游览时想请求指引，你可能会问“洗手间在哪里？”或“你能告诉我洗手间在哪里吗？”。    conditions条件；vacations假期；traditions传统；directions方向。根据“Where are the restrooms?”可知是询问位置，“directions”符合语境。故选D。   8．句意：它们都相似。然而，第二个听起来更礼貌。    similar相似的；strange奇怪的；correct正确的；difficult困难的。根据“the second one sounds more polite”可知两句结构功能相近，“similar”符合语境。故选C。 9．句意：你可以问同学直接的问题，因为你很了解他们。    popular流行的；clear清楚的；direct直接的；secret秘密的。由“know them well”可知对同学可直接提问，“direct”符合逻辑。故选C。 10．句意：有时我们需要花时间引入请求。    trouble麻烦；surprise惊喜；lesson课程；request请求。根据“ask a stranger for help”及举例可知，需铺垫后提出“请求”，“request”符合语境。故选D。 11．句意：当我们向陌生人求助时，可能会先说“打扰一下，我想知道是否你能帮我”。    if是否；how如何；when何时；why为什么。“wonder if...”为固定用法，表示委婉询问“是否能帮忙”，“if”符合语法结构。故选A。 12．句意：礼貌地提问可能比直接提问更难。    politely礼貌地；quickly快速地；widely广泛地；slowly缓慢地。全文围绕“礼貌求助”展开，“politely”与“directly”形成对比，符合主旨。故选A。 阅读理解 Reading comprehension (A) Body Language Around the World Body language is important in communication. However, the same body language can have very different meanings in different cultures. Here are some examples. In the West, people like to look at each other when they talk. Strong eye contact is very common in Spain, Greece and Arab (阿拉伯的) countries. Finns and Japanese are embarrassed  (尴尬的) when others keep staring at them during a talk. They only make eye contact at the start of a discussion. Tapping (轻敲) your nose means “secret” in England. In Italy, the same gesture means "be careful". Nodding your head usually means “yes”. But in Bulgaria and Greece, nodding up and down means “no”. In many cultures, like Italy and the U.S., people use their arms freely when talking. They often wave their arms around. Northern Europeans don’t like gesturing with their arms. They think it shows insincerity (不真诚) and is too dramatic (戏剧化的). In Japan, gesturing with broad arm movements is thought to be impolite. Sitting cross-legged is common in North America and some European countries. In many countries in Asia and the Middle East, sitting like this is not respectful. 1．When an Italian man taps his nose during a conversation, he may want to say ________. A．I agree B．Be more careful C．This is dramatic D．Keep this a secret 2．Linda was travelling in Greece. She met a local man who could speak English. Linda asked him, “Do you know where Prespa National Park is?” The man nodded. What did he mean? A．He didn’t know where the park was. B．He had heard the question. C．He thought the question was rude. D．He knew where the park was and wanted to tell her 3．When talking to Northern Europeans, using a lot of arm gestures may make them ________. A．feel very excited B．think you don’t like them C．believe you are very smart D．think you are not sincere 4．Peter wants to make friends with Rimi, a new Japanese student in his class. What may the author advise him to do when he talks to Rimi? A．Sit with his legs crossed. B．Stare at her throughout the talk. C．Make eye contact at the start of the talk. D．Make broad gestures with his arms. 5．The author wrote the article to ________. A．ask readers to use more body language B．show that some cultures are better than others C．help readers better understand people from other cultures D．show the importance of body language 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了肢体语言在不同文化中的不同含义。 1．细节理解题。根据“Tapping your nose means ‘secret’ in England. In Italy, the same gesture means ‘be careful’.”可知，意大利人轻敲鼻子的手势表示“小心”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Nodding your head usually means ‘yes’. But in Bulgaria and Greece, nodding up and down means ‘no’.”可知，希腊人点头表示“不”，因此当地男子点头意味着他不知道普雷斯帕国家公园的位置。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Northern Europeans don’t like gesturing with their arms. They think it shows insincerity and is too dramatic.”可知，和北欧人交流时，过多的手臂手势会让他们觉得你不真诚。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Finns and Japanese are embarrassed when others keep staring at them during a talk. They only make eye contact at the start of a discussion.”可知，与日本学生交流时，应在谈话开始时进行眼神交流。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。文章核心是展示不同文化中肢体语言的差异，目的是帮助读者更好地理解来自其他文化的人，避免交流误解。故选C。 (B) Building Bridges Through Cultural Exchange Last summer, our school organized an international camp with students from six countries. At first, many of us felt excited but also nervous. Lin Tao asked, “How can we communicate well with people from different cultures?” During the opening ceremony, each group presented their traditional festivals. Maria from Mexico introduced the Day of the Dead with colorful drawings, while Yusuf used music to explain Egyptian celebrations. Their creative ideas impressed everyone. Our Chinese team worked together—some made paper cuttings, and others told stories about the Mid-Autumn Festival. We learned important lessons about cultural differences. At a shared meal, Tom accidentally passed food with his left hand. Ahmed kindly explained that in his culture, this is not polite. Instead of feeling upset, Tom thanked him. This taught us to respect different customs. One of the best activities was the “Culture Shock Debate.” Students discussed topics like school uniforms and holiday traditions. Li Mei, who used to be shy about her rural dialect, confidently shared her New Year customs. By the end of the camp, we understood that learning about cultures isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being open-minded and respectful. As the saying goes, “The world is a book, and those who don’t travel read only one page.” 6．Why were the students nervous at first? A．Because they didn’t like summer camps. B．Because they were worried about communicating with foreigners. C．Because they didn’t want to make new friends. D．Because they preferred staying at home. 7．How did Maria present the Day of the Dead? A．With colorful drawings. B．By singing a song. C．By writing an essay. D．Through a dance. 8．What did Tom learn when he passed food with his left hand? A．Left-handed people are special. B．Some cultures consider it impolite. C．Everyone should eat with their right hand. D．It doesn’t matter how you pass food. 9．How did Li Mei feel after the “Culture Shock Debate”? A．More embarrassed. B．Angry at her dialect. C．Proud and confident. D．Uninterested in traditions. 10．What is the main lesson they learned from the camp? A．Traveling is expensive. B．We should avoid cultural differences. C．Respect and openness are important in communicating. D．Only perfect communication matters in cross-cultural communication. 【答案】6．B 7．A 8．B 9．C 10．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了学校组织的国际夏令营中，学生们通过文化交流活动克服紧张情绪、展示传统文化、学习尊重差异，最终领悟开放包容的重要性。 6．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“Lin Tao asked, ‘How can we communicate well with people from different cultures?’”可知，学生们最初因担心与外国人交流而感到紧张。故选B。 7．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“Maria from Mexico introduced the Day of the Dead with colorful drawings”可知，Maria通过彩色图画展示墨西哥亡灵节。故选A。 8．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“Ahmed kindly explained that in his culture, this is not polite”可知，Tom了解到在某些文化中用左手传递食物是不礼貌的。故选B。 9．推理判断题。根据文章第4段“Li Mei, who used to be shy about her rural dialect, confidently shared her New Year customs”可推断，Li Mei在辩论后变得自信。故选C。 10．主旨大意题。根据文章末段“learning about cultures isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being open-minded and respectful”可知，夏令营的核心教训是尊重与开放心态的重要性。故选C。 (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. 11．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. 12．What is the key to cross-cultural communication? A．Money. B．Respect and kindness C．Power. D．Knowledge. 13．What is a universal language according to the passage? A．A smile. B．A handshake. C．A bow. D．A hug. 14．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. 【答案】11．B 12．B 13．A 14．B 【导语】本文介绍了跨文化沟通的一些规则。 11．细节理解题。根据“Learn the customs first:”可知，为了避免错误，首先需要学习当地的习俗。故选B。 12．推理判断题。根据“What is rude in your culture may be polite in another. Respect is everything.”可知，尊重和友善是跨文化沟通的关键，故选B。 13．细节理解题。根据“A smile is a universal language.”可知，微笑是通用的语言。故选A。 14．主旨大意题。阅读全文并根据最后一段“If we follow these rules, cross-cultural communication will be easy and happy.”可知，本文主要讲的是跨文化沟通的规则，故选B。 第 4 页 共 14 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Language and communication单元话题阅读套餐练 选材聚焦本单元话题，语篇以不同题型呈现，兼顾多种文本体裁，难度适中。 语法选择 A.根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个语法正确的答案。 Talking about cross-cultural communication is really interesting. Last summer, I visited 1 Australian friend named Lily. When I arrived at her home, I gave her a small gift from my country. She said it was 2 nice present. In her family, it’s polite to take off your shoes before entering the house, 3 I did as she told me. During the meal, I learned that people there don’t talk loudly while eating, 4 everyone keeps quiet at the table. I didn’t know that before, 5 Lily explained it to me kindly. After dinner, we decided 6 around the city. We visited a local market where we saw 7 hand-made works from different cultures. I felt 8 to learn so many new things. I think cross-cultural communication can make us 9 more open-minded. 10 you ever had a cross-cultural experience? 1．A．a B．an C．the 2．A．so B．such C．such a 3．A．so B．but C．because 4．A．or B．so C．because 5．A．but B．so C．and 6．A．walk B．walking C．to walk 7．A．beautiful B．beautifully C．more beautiful 8．A．exciting B．excited C．excitedly 9．A．become B．becoming C．to become 10．A．Do B．Have C．Are B.根据短文内容，从A、B、C三个选项中选出一个语法正确的答案。 Living and dealing with kids can be a difficult job these days. However, living and dealing with parents can be much 1 . Since I became a junior high school student, I 2 that communication is very important. With any relationship, you need to let 3 people know your feelings. If you are not able to communicate, things will become bad. If you are mad at your parents and avoid 4 to them, it won’t help. If you look up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it will say “the exchange of ideas and information.” To keep a good relationship, you must improve communication skills. Let people know your feelings, even if it’s just 5 writing a note. If you are trying to make your parents see something as you see it, tell them that you’ll listen to what they say, and ask them 6 to listen to you. Then they may understand you better. Walking away only makes the situation worse. Here is 7 example. One night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she felt it would be rude of her to leave first. As a result, she got home late. Her parents were angry at first, but when Sophie explained 8 she was late, they weren’t so mad. Communication is the key to a good relationship. Problems can only 9 with communication. So just keep it in mind: 10 you get into a situation like Sophie’s, tell your parents how you feel. 1．A．difficult B．more difficult C．the most difficult 2．A．have learnt B．learnt C．learn 3．A．the others B．another C．other 4．A．talk B．to talk C．talking 5．A．by B．with C．in 6．A．polite B．politeness C．politely 7．A．a B．an C．the 8．A．when B．why C．what 9．A．be solved B．be solving C．solve 10．A．unless B．though C．if 选词填空 A.根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。 注意：每个单词或短语只能用一次，有一个单词或短语是多余的。 A．misunderstanding      B．lonely      C． require      D．silent            E. survey      F. situation Tom and Jack were close friends and often played basketball together after school. One day, they had a big fight over some silly things. Both felt hurt and decided to break up with each other. For days, they were 1 in class, not talking or even looking at each other. Tom felt sad and 2 without his friend. He missed the fun times they shared. Jack also felt the same. He realized that turning his back on Tom did not solve their problem but only made the 3 worse. One afternoon, Jack gathered his courage and walked up to Tom. “Hey, Tom,” he said softly. “I am sorry for what happened. Can we talk?” Tom was surprised but happy to see Jack. He nodded and they sat down under a tree in the school garden. Jack explained how he felt and why he reacted that way. Tom listened carefully and then shared his side of the story. They both understood that it was just a 4 . With open hearts, they apologized to each other and promised to be more patient and understanding in the future. From that day on, Tom and Jack became even better friends. They learned that when problems come, it is important to speak up and not to avoid each other. Strong friendships 5 not only communication but also listening. B.根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。 注意：每个单词或短语只能用一次，有一个单词或短语是多余的。 A．steps, B．common, C． complete, D．subjects, E. difficult Sometimes, we all have trouble communicating with other people. This is a very 6 problem. Some people are shy. Other people can’t think of interesting conversation 7 . Making conversation can be very difficult for them. If you have this problem, don’t worry! We can teach you some easy 8 for making conversation. These will help you find something fun to discuss. It doesn’t matter whether you are with your new friends or with a 9 stranger. A．seldom, B．select, C． usually, D．know, E. avoid Making interesting conversation is actually very easy. You just have to pay attention and ask the right questions. Remember that questions are 10 better than comments(评论) because people can answer questions. Don’t say, “I like your shoes.” It’s better to say, “Where did you get your shoes?” This will keep the conversation going. Remember to 11 private topics. People 12 like to talk about their age or their income. In the beginning, discuss fun things like traveling and friends. You will find out what people like to talk about after you 13 them better. The most important things is to be sincere. If you are, you might make a new friend! 完形填空 (A) Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage. (选择最恰当的单词或短语，完成短文。) When I was fourteen, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school. And I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand French. I believed that I wouldn’t have any 1 problems when I went to America. So I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday there. How 2 I was! The misunderstanding (误解) began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to call my friend Danny who had been in America for two years and told her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking confused and asked if he could 3 me. “Yes,” I said, “I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well, that’s nice,” he said. “Are you getting married? But aren’t you a bit too 4 ?” “Who is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I’ve arrived. Can you tell me 5 the phone box is?” “Oh! I see.” he said, “There’s a phone downstairs.” When Danny and I met up, she explained the misunderstanding to me. Then I knew “Give somebody a ring” could mean deciding to get engaged or marry someone else. I felt shamed for myself. “Don’t worry,” she said to me. “I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from the British. You’ll soon 6 all the funny things they say. Most of the time British and American people understand each other! 1．A．money B．time C．study D．language 2．A．excited B．wrong C．hardworking D．successful 3．A．know B．help C．ask D．teach 4．A．strict B．lucky C．young D．ordinary 5．A．how much B．whose C．where D．how heavy 6．A．get used to B．used to C．prepare for D．live on (B) Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage. (选择最恰当的单词或短语，完成短文。) How to ask for help when you are visiting a foreign country? For example, when you travel in a place and want to ask for 7 , you may ask “Where are the restrooms?” or “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?” They are both 8 . However, the second one sounds more polite. So we should learn how to ask for help properly. Good speakers can change the way they speak to different people. You can ask your classmates 9 questions because you know them well. But you can’t say the same words to your teachers, like “When is the school trip?” You may use “Excuse me, Mr West. Do you know when the school trip is?” Polite questions are usually longer, such as “Could you tell me your e-mail address?” or “May I ask how I can get to the library?” Sometimes we need to spend time leading into the 10 . When we ask a stranger for help, we  may first say “Excuse me, I wonder 11 you can help me” or “I’m sorry to trouble you, but...” It may be more difficult to ask 12 than directly. However, what we should learn is to use the right language in different situations. That will be helpful for us to communicate better. 7．A．conditions B．vacations C．traditions D．directions 8．A．similar B．strange C．correct D．difficult 9．A．popular B．clear C．direct D．secret 10．A．trouble B．surprise C．lesson D．request 11．A．if B．how C．when D．why 12．A．politely B．quickly C．widely D．slowly 阅读理解 Reading comprehension (A) Body Language Around the World Body language is important in communication. However, the same body language can have very different meanings in different cultures. Here are some examples. In the West, people like to look at each other when they talk. Strong eye contact is very common in Spain, Greece and Arab (阿拉伯的) countries. Finns and Japanese are embarrassed  (尴尬的) when others keep staring at them during a talk. They only make eye contact at the start of a discussion. Tapping (轻敲) your nose means “secret” in England. In Italy, the same gesture means "be careful". Nodding your head usually means “yes”. But in Bulgaria and Greece, nodding up and down means “no”. In many cultures, like Italy and the U.S., people use their arms freely when talking. They often wave their arms around. Northern Europeans don’t like gesturing with their arms. They think it shows insincerity (不真诚) and is too dramatic (戏剧化的). In Japan, gesturing with broad arm movements is thought to be impolite. Sitting cross-legged is common in North America and some European countries. In many countries in Asia and the Middle East, sitting like this is not respectful. 1．When an Italian man taps his nose during a conversation, he may want to say ________. A．I agree B．Be more careful C．This is dramatic D．Keep this a secret 2．Linda was travelling in Greece. She met a local man who could speak English. Linda asked him, “Do you know where Prespa National Park is?” The man nodded. What did he mean? A．He didn’t know where the park was. B．He had heard the question. C．He thought the question was rude. D．He knew where the park was and wanted to tell her 3．When talking to Northern Europeans, using a lot of arm gestures may make them ________. A．feel very excited B．think you don’t like them C．believe you are very smart D．think you are not sincere 4．Peter wants to make friends with Rimi, a new Japanese student in his class. What may the author advise him to do when he talks to Rimi? A．Sit with his legs crossed. B．Stare at her throughout the talk. C．Make eye contact at the start of the talk. D．Make broad gestures with his arms. 5．The author wrote the article to ________. A．ask readers to use more body language B．show that some cultures are better than others C．help readers better understand people from other cultures D．show the importance of body language (B) Building Bridges Through Cultural Exchange Last summer, our school organized an international camp with students from six countries. At first, many of us felt excited but also nervous. Lin Tao asked, “How can we communicate well with people from different cultures?” During the opening ceremony, each group presented their traditional festivals. Maria from Mexico introduced the Day of the Dead with colorful drawings, while Yusuf used music to explain Egyptian celebrations. Their creative ideas impressed everyone. Our Chinese team worked together—some made paper cuttings, and others told stories about the Mid-Autumn Festival. We learned important lessons about cultural differences. At a shared meal, Tom accidentally passed food with his left hand. Ahmed kindly explained that in his culture, this is not polite. Instead of feeling upset, Tom thanked him. This taught us to respect different customs. One of the best activities was the “Culture Shock Debate.” Students discussed topics like school uniforms and holiday traditions. Li Mei, who used to be shy about her rural dialect, confidently shared her New Year customs. By the end of the camp, we understood that learning about cultures isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being open-minded and respectful. As the saying goes, “The world is a book, and those who don’t travel read only one page.” 6．Why were the students nervous at first? A．Because they didn’t like summer camps. B．Because they were worried about communicating with foreigners. C．Because they didn’t want to make new friends. D．Because they preferred staying at home. 7．How did Maria present the Day of the Dead? A．With colorful drawings. B．By singing a song. C．By writing an essay. D．Through a dance. 8．What did Tom learn when he passed food with his left hand? A．Left-handed people are special. B．Some cultures consider it impolite. C．Everyone should eat with their right hand. D．It doesn’t matter how you pass food. 9．How did Li Mei feel after the “Culture Shock Debate”? A．More embarrassed. B．Angry at her dialect. C．Proud and confident. D．Uninterested in traditions. 10．What is the main lesson they learned from the camp? A．Traveling is expensive. B．We should avoid cultural differences. C．Respect and openness are important in communicating. D．Only perfect communication matters in cross-cultural communication. (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. 11．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. 12．What is the key to cross-cultural communication? A．Money. B．Respect and kindness. C．Power. D．Knowledge. 13．What is a universal language according to the passage? A．A smile. B．A handshake. C．A bow. D．A hug. 14．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. 第 2 页 共 9 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $