Unit 5 Travel Reading club 语法填空＆完形填空＆阅读理解 2025-2026学年北师大版八年级英语上册

Unit 5 Travel ⭐Reading club 1 语法填空 Different countries have different ideas about what is rude and what is polite. What is common in one country can upset someone in 1_________ (other). For example, in some countries it’s important to take off your 2_________ (shoe) when you visit someone’s house, while in other countries it isn’t necessary. Maria from Italy had a bad experience in India. When she went to India to visit a friend, she 3_________ (introduce) to all of her friend’s family. One day, she went shopping by 4_________ (she), and saw one of her friend’s brothers. She waved to him with her left hand, but he looked upset and walked away. Her friend told her that a wave to say hello could mean “go away” in India, and waving with the left hand was very rude. She has never forgotten that and now she always learns about the local culture before 5_________ (travel). Patrick from Brazil had a similar experience in Germany. He visited his cousin and went to see his friends’ band. At the end of the performance, he clapped his hands and whistled like he would do at home. Everyone looked at him. His cousin told him that whistling after a performance was a sign that he didn’t like it. He has never felt so 6_________ (embarrass)! A nation’s culture is precious. We should respect 7_________ (difference) cultures when we travel abroad. 8_________ (learn) about local customs in advance can help us avoid making silly mistakes. It is also a good way to show our respect to the people and the country we visit. ⭐Reading club 1 完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Different countries have different ideas about what is rude and what is polite. What is common in one country can upset someone in another. For example, in some countries it’s important to take off your 1_________ when you visit someone’s house, while in other countries it isn’t necessary. Maria from Italy had a bad experience in India. When she went to India to visit a friend, she was introduced to all of her friend’s family. One day, she went shopping by herself, and saw one of her friend’s brothers. She 2_________ to him with her left hand, but he looked upset and walked away. Her friend told her that a wave to say hello could mean “go away” in India, and waving with the left hand was very 3_________. She has never forgotten that and now she always learns about the local culture before she travels. Patrick from Brazil had a similar experience in Germany. He visited his cousin and went to see his friends’ band. At the end of the performance, he clapped his hands and whistled like he would do at home. Everyone looked at him. His cousin told him that whistling after a performance was a sign that he didn’t like it. He has never felt so 4_________! When we travel abroad, we should 5_________ different cultures. Learning about local customs in advance can help us avoid making silly mistakes. 1. A. hats B. shoes C. coats D. glasses 2. A. waved B. smiled C. shouted D. pointed 3. A. polite B. friendly C. rude D. kind 4. A. happy B. excited C. embarrassed D. angry 5. A. forget B. respect C. ignore D. change ⭐Reading club 1阅读理解（课外） 阅读下面短文，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 Cultural Manners in Different Countries Cultural differences can lead to funny or embarrassing moments when we travel. Knowing some basic customs can help us get along well with local people. In Japan, it is polite to remove your shoes before entering someone’s home. You will usually find slippers to wear inside. Also, when you receive a gift, it is polite to open it later, not in front of the person who gave it to you. Opening a gift immediately is seen as greedy. In Thailand, it is rude to touch someone’s head, even a child’s. The head is considered the most sacred part of the body. Also, public displays of affection, like hugging or kissing in public, are not acceptable. In the Middle East, eating with your left hand is considered very rude. The left hand is used for personal hygiene, so it is seen as unclean. You should always use your right hand for eating, passing food, or greeting people. In the UK, queuing is a very important custom. People always wait in line for buses, trains, or to buy things. Pushing in line is seen as very impolite and will make people angry. 1. What should you do before entering a Japanese home? A. Take off your shoes B. Bring a gift C. Hug the host D. Eat with your left hand 2. Why is it rude to touch someone’s head in Thailand? A. Because it is a sign of anger B. Because the head is sacred C. Because it is a sign of love D. Because it is a sign of disrespect 3. Which hand should you use for eating in the Middle East? A. Left hand B. Right hand C. Both hands D. Either hand 4. What is considered impolite in the UK? A. Waiting in line B. Opening a gift later C. Pushing in line D. Greeting people with a smile 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To tell people how to travel safely B. To introduce some cultural customs in different countries C. To explain why people travel abroad D. To show the beauty of different countries ⭐Reading club 2 语法填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 My dad told me many stories about the Silk Road and I am very interested in 1__________ (it). Although it’s called the Silk Road, people traded much more than silk. The Silk Road went through Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. It was more than 7,000 km from Xi’an to Rome, and it played an important role in the 2__________ (develop) of the world. My family went for a holiday last summer and we went to some famous places along the original road. We started at Lanzhou and went on to Wuwei. Wuwei was a very important city on the Silk Road. In ancient times, it was also a capital. We saw lots of old stone 3__________ (monument) and people there were very proud of the city’s long history. The next stop was Jiuquan. It was on the edge 4__________ the desert, and it was an important place on the Silk Road. Even today, it’s a modern city 5__________ many business people travel through. After that, we went on to Yumenguan. I first found out about Yumenguan in the famous poem 6 __________ (write) by Wang Zhihuan. It is in the Gobi Desert and was once an important connection 7 __________Central Asia and China. I wonder how people ever made it through the desert so long ago. Finally, we arrived in Dunhuang, a city with a long history and great artwork. Many different cultures 8__________ (influence) each other over time. This trip wasn’t just a scenic journey. It helped me understand the history of the area and see how people from different places influenced each other in 9__________ (variety) ways. It also made me love our traditional culture 10__________ (much). ⭐Reading club 2 完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My dad told me many stories about the Silk Road and I am very interested in it. Although it’s called the Silk Road, people traded much more than silk. The Silk Road went through Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. It was more than 7,000 km from Xi’an to Rome, and it played an important role in the 1_______ of the world. My family went for a holiday last summer and we went to some famous places along the original road. We started at Lanzhou and went on to Wuwei. Wuwei was a very important city on the Silk Road. In ancient times, it was also a capital. We saw lots of old stone 2_______ and people there were very proud of the city’s long history. The next stop was Jiuquan. It was on the edge of the desert, and it was an important place on the Silk Road. Even today, it’s a modern city 3_______ many business people travel through. After that, we went on to Yumenguan. I first found out about Yumenguan in the famous poem written by Wang Zhihuan. It is in the Gobi Desert and was once an important connection 4_______ Central Asia and China. I wonder how people ever made it through the desert so long ago. Finally, we arrived in Dunhuang, a city with a long history and great artwork. Many different cultures influenced each other over time. This trip wasn’t just a scenic journey. It helped me understand the history of the area and see how people from different places influenced each other in many ways. It also made me 5_______ our traditional culture more. 1. A. tour B. trade C. role D. development 2. A. monuments B. temples C. forests D. rivers 3. A. which B. where C. when D. whose 4. A. among B. between C. from D. through 5. A. love B. forget C. change D. miss ⭐Reading club 2阅读理解（课外） 阅读下面短文，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 The History of the Silk Road The Silk Road is not just a single road. It is a network of trade and cultural routes that connected the East and the West. It started during the Han Dynasty in China, more than 2,000 years ago. Zhang Qian, a famous explorer, opened the door to this great road. At first, silk was the main product traded from China to the West. That’s why it was named the Silk Road. But later, people traded many other things. China sent porcelain, tea, paper and gunpowder to the West. In return, the West brought spices, glass, horses and fruits like grapes and pomegranates to China. The Silk Road was not only for trade. It was also a bridge for cultural exchange. Chinese culture, such as language, art and religion, spread to the West. At the same time, foreign cultures also influenced China. For example, Buddhism came to China from India through the Silk Road. Today, the Silk Road is still important. In 2013, China brought forward the Belt and Road Initiative. It is a modern development of the ancient Silk Road. It aims to promote cooperation (合作) and friendship between countries in Asia, Europe and Africa. 1. When did the Silk Road start? A. In the Tang Dynasty B. In the Han Dynasty C. 100 years ago D. 500 years ago 2. What was the main product traded from China to the West at first? A. Tea B. Porcelain C. Silk D. Paper 3. How did Buddhism come to China? A. Through sea trade B. From the West to the East C. Through the Silk Road D. From the North to the South 4. What is the Belt and Road Initiative? A. A new war between countries B. A modern development of the ancient Silk Road C. A new kind of fruit D. A famous Chinese explorer 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. To introduce the history and importance of the Silk Road B. To tell people how to travel on the Silk Road C. To show the products of China D. To explain the history of Zhang Qian 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $