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英语 八年级 下册 配人教版
Unit 6 Crossing Cultures
单元拓展提升
一、阅读理解(B篇)
主题:跨文化交流的话题选择 词数:244 难度:★★★ 建议用时:8 mins
When we talk with people from different countries, choosing the right conversation topics is very important. Some topics are polite in one place, but they may be rude in another. Such differences can easily cause misunderstandings between people.
Take daily greetings as an example. In China, people often ask “Have you eaten yet?” when they meet. For example, when neighbours bump into each other at the community gate, this question comes up naturally, making people feel warm and connected. This is just a friendly way to say hello, not a real invitation to a meal. But in Western countries like Canada, someone may look puzzled and say “No, thanks—are you offering?”.
Age is another example. In many Asian cultures, asking about age shows care—like grandparents patting kids' heads and asking how old they are. However, most Westerners feel uncomfortable talking about their age. If you ask a Western friend “How old are you?”, they might feel embarrassed and talk about their weekend hike instead.
Luckily, some topics work well almost everywhere. Talking about the weather or hobbies is safe. These topics are easy to talk about and help start friendly chats without embarrassment.
Understanding these differences helps us communicate better and show respect to others. It makes our conversations happier and more meaningful, no matter where the other person comes from.
( )1. What can “Have you eaten yet?” mean in China?
A. A real invitation to a meal.
B. A friendly way to say hello.
C. A question about health.
D. A way to start a business talk.
( )2. What does the underlined word “puzzled” mean in Paragraph 2?
A. Happy. B. Confused. C. Angry. D. Excited.
B
B
( )3. What do many Asian people think of asking about age?
A. It shows care.
B. It's uncomfortable.
C. It's a rude question.
D. It means inviting to talk.
A
( )4. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Westerners don't like talking about their age.
B. Polite topics are the same everywhere.
C. Weather is a safe topic almost everywhere.
D. Understanding cultural differences is helpful.
B
( )5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. How to Greet People from Different Countries
B. The Importance of Learning Foreign Languages
C. Choosing Proper Conversation Topics in Cross-Cultural Talks
D. Why Weather Is a Safe Topic for a Talk
C
二、短文填空
主题:出国旅行需注意各国礼仪 词数:229 难度:★★★ 建议用时:8 mins
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Some people prefer to travel to different countries rather than stay at home. But if you plan to go abroad, you should know how to behave well in different situations.
In Russia, you should never 6____________ hands in a doorway. And if you're travelling in Thailand, you should not touch people's heads or point 7____________ feet at people. When the Japanese meet people for the first time, they like giving business cards. You should read the cards 8____________ instead of just putting them in your pocket. If you visit an Arab family's home, don't admire(欣赏)anything valuable because your host will feel he should give it to you as a 9____________.
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In South America, people usually stand quite close 10____________ one another when they talk. However, in countries like the USA, you need to keep your distance to give people more 11_________ space. Also, it is impolite to jump in while Japanese people are talking to you. You must wait 12_________ they finish before you start speaking.
As for table 13_________, when in India, remember to eat with your right hand. Also, in Russia, if you drink up a bottle of wine, avoid 14_________ the empty bottle on the dinner table. Because for Russians, that means bad 15_________.
After all, respecting local customs is the best way to show your kindness and make friends during your journey.
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