Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 单元检测 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

2025～2026学年下学期八年级英语单元检测卷 （Unit 6 Crossing Cultures） （全卷三个部分，共8页。满分70分，考试用时120分钟） 第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分20分) 第一节 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. —Lucy will go to France as an exchange student next month. —______ wonderful opportunity for her to learn about French culture! A. How B. What C. What a D. How a 2. In India, people usually ______ their heads as a sign of respect when greeting elders. A. shake B. nod C. bow D. raise 3. —______ I bring a small gift when I'm invited to a Japanese home? —Yes, it's polite. But remember to wrap it nicely. A. Must B. Should C. Can D. May 4. In China, we use chopsticks for most meals, ______ in Thailand, people often use a fork and spoon. A. when B. while C. until D. because 5. It's not easy to ______ a completely different culture when you first arrive in a foreign country. A. agree with B. depend on C. adapt to D. look for 6. Learning about local ______ can help you avoid making embarrassing mistakes when traveling abroad. A. languages B. histories C. traditions D. geographies 7. ______ I felt nervous at the beginning of my exchange program, I soon made friends and felt at home. A. Although B. Because C. If D. So 8. In some Middle Eastern countries, you ______ eat with your left hand. It's considered unclean. A. may B. must C. should D. shouldn't 9.Last month, our school ______ a cultural exchange week with students from Australia. A. hold B. is holding C. held D. will hold 10. —Could you tell me ______ when visiting a mosque in Dubai? —You should dress modestly and women need to cover their hair. A. what should I do B. what I should do C. that I should do D. if I should do 第二节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 My name is Ahmed. I'm from Egypt. Last year, I had the chance to study in Canada for six months. It was my first time 11 a Western country, and I learned many valuable lessons about cultural differences. Before I left, my mother gave me some 12 : "Always be polite and respect others, even if things seem strange to you." I kept her words in my heart. When I arrived in Toronto, everything felt so 13 . The weather was much colder than Cairo. People dressed differently and spoke English so fast. At first, I felt 14 and missed my family terribly. The biggest challenge was the 15 . In Egypt, we eat with our hands or use bread to pick up food. Using a knife and fork was very difficult for me. I made a mess several times and felt 16 . But my host family was very patient. They encouraged me and even 17 me how to use them properly. Another interesting thing was 18 . In Canada, people often say "sorry" and "thank you" many times a day. They also hold doors open for strangers. In Egypt, we are also polite, but in different ways. I learned that 19 cultures have different ways of showing respect. By the end of my stay, I felt much more comfortable. I made good friends and even learned to love poutine, a Canadian dish! This experience taught me that although we come from different 20 , we share the same human feelings. I hope to visit more countries in the future. 11. A. visiting B. leaving C. missing D. building 12. A. stories B. questions C. advice D. problems 13. A. wonderful B. familiar C. strange D. exciting 14. A. happy B. excited C. lonely D. relaxed 15. A. language B. transportation C. weather D. food 16. A. proud B. embarrassed C. confident D. surprised 17. A. asked B. told C. taught D. showed 18. A. politeness B. rudeness C. sadness D. happiness 19. A. similar B. different C. same D. easy 20. A. countries B. cities C. schools D. families 第二部分 阅读理解（共三节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 根据短文内容，判断正误（正确"T"，错误"F"）。 Dining etiquette, or table manners, can be very different from one culture to another. What is polite in your country might be considered rude elsewhere. In China, it's common to share dishes. Food is placed in the center of the table for everyone to enjoy. You should never stick your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice because it reminds people of incense used at funerals. It's also polite to let elders start eating first. In France, keep your hands on the table (but not your elbows!) during the meal. Bread is placed directly on the table, not on a plate. It's considered polite to cut cheese with a knife and place it on your plate, not eat it directly from the cheese board. In Thailand, people eat with a fork and spoon. The fork is used to push food onto the spoon—the spoon goes into your mouth, never the fork. It's also important not to leave food on your plate, as this wastes food and insults the host. In Mexico, it's polite to wait until the host says "Buen provecho" (enjoy your meal) before starting to eat. Hands should be visible above the table, not in your lap. Finishing everything on your plate shows that you enjoyed the meal. Learning about these differences helps us show respect when we dine with people from other cultures. When in doubt, watch what locals do and follow their example. 21. In China, sticking chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice is considered polite. 22. In France, bread is usually placed on a small plate, not on the table. 23. In Thailand, people use the fork to put food into their mouths. 24. In Mexico, guests should wait for the host to say "Buen provecho" before eating. 25. The passage mainly introduces different dining customs around the world. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Cultural Exchange Week Our school is organizing a Cultural Exchange Week with students from New Zealand. We need volunteers to help with different activities. Sign up now! Activity 1: Welcome Party What: Help set up the party, greet the New Zealand students, and introduce yourself. We will play games and share snacks from both countries. When: Monday, June 2nd, 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm Where: School Dining Hall Needed: 10 students (good communication skills required) Activity 2: Culture Sharing Session What: Prepare a short presentation about Chinese culture. You can talk about festivals, food, customs, or school life. Answer questions from the New Zealand students. When: Wednesday, June 4th, 3:30 pm — 5:00 pm Where: Library Meeting Room Needed: 8 students (good English speaking skills required) Activity 3: City Tour What: Show the New Zealand students around our city. Visit the museum, old town, and local market. Practice English while introducing local places. When: Saturday, June 7th, 9:00 am — 3:00 pm Where: Meet at the school gate Needed: 6 students (familiar with the city) To sign up: Talk to Ms. Chen in Room 201 by May 25th. 26. What do volunteers need to do for the Welcome Party? a. Prepare a presentation. b. Set up the party. c. Greet the New Zealand students. d. Take visitors around the city. A. a, b B. b, c C. c, d D. a, d 27. Where will the Culture Sharing Session be held? A. School Dining Hall. B. Library Meeting Room. C. City Museum. D. School gate. 28. How long does the City Tour last? A. 2 hours. B. 4 hours. C. 6 hours. D. 8 hours. 29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. Volunteers for the Welcome Party need good English speaking skills. B. The Culture Sharing Session is on Saturday. C. Students need to sign up by May 25th. D. The City Tour meets at the library. 30. What kind of text is this? A. A news report. B. A volunteer recruitment poster. C. A personal diary. D. A travel guide. B My name is Mei Ling. I'm from Singapore, a multicultural country where different cultures live together. Last summer, I visited my cousin in a small town in the United States. It was an eye-opening experience. Before my trip, I thought I knew a lot about American culture from movies and TV shows. But I soon discovered that real life is quite different. In Singapore, we are very careful about saving face. We avoid saying "no" directly because we don't want to embarrass others. In America, people are much more direct. They say what they think openly. One afternoon, my cousin's friend asked if I liked the hamburger she made. Honestly, I found it too salty. But instead of saying "no," I said, "It's very interesting!" She looked confused and asked, "Do you like it or not?" I felt embarrassed. Later, my cousin explained that Americans prefer honest answers. They don't see honesty as rude. Another difference was personal space. In Singapore, we often stand close when talking. But in America, people keep more distance. The first time I talked to my cousin's neighbor, I stepped closer, and she stepped back. I felt hurt, thinking she didn't like me. Later, I learned about personal space zones in American culture. By the end of my visit, I understood these differences better. I learned to be more direct when answering questions and to respect personal space. My cousin also learned about Singaporean customs from me. We both grew from this experience. Now I believe that cultural differences are not problems—they are opportunities to learn. When we understand each other's cultures, we build bridges of friendship. 31. Where is Mei Ling from? A. The United States. B. Singapore. C. China. D. The UK. 32. What does the underlined word "embarrass" in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. 使尴尬 B. 使高兴 C. 使惊讶 D. 使放松 33. Why did Mei Ling feel hurt when talking to her cousin's neighbor? A. Because the neighbor was rude. B. Because she didn't understand personal space differences. C. Because the neighbor didn't like her. D. Because she couldn't speak English well. 34. What did Mei Ling learn from her experience? A. American culture is better than Singaporean culture. B. She should never visit America again. C. Cultural differences can help us learn and grow. D. It's better to stay in your own country. 35. Which word best describes Mei Ling's attitude toward cultural differences? A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent. D. Confused. C Around the world, people celebrate birthdays in many different ways. These celebrations tell us a lot about a culture's values and traditions. In China, the birthday person often eats long noodles. The noodles symbolize long life, so you should eat them without breaking them. Many Chinese families also eat red eggs, which represent happiness and good luck. For older people, the 60th birthday is especially important because it completes a full cycle of the Chinese zodiac. In Mexico, the piñata is a popular birthday tradition. A piñata is a colorful paper container filled with candies and toys. The birthday child is blindfolded and tries to break the piñata with a stick while others sing and encourage them. Breaking the piñata represents overcoming challenges and being rewarded. In Denmark, people fly a flag outside their window to show someone in the house is having a birthday. Gifts are placed around the child's bed while they are sleeping, so they see them when they wake up. In some parts of Denmark, they also have "breakfast in bed" for the birthday person. In Jamaica, birthday celebrations often include flour throwing. Friends and family cover the birthday person with flour. This tradition started in Africa and represents blessings and good fortune. After the flour throwing, everyone dances and celebrates together. In many Western countries, birthday cakes with candles are common. The number of candles represents the person's age. Before eating the cake, everyone sings "Happy Birthday" and the birthday person makes a wish and blows out the candles. If all candles go out with one blow, the wish will come true. These different birthday traditions show that although we celebrate in different ways, the meaning is the same—showing love and appreciation for the person on their special day. 36. What is the right order of birthday traditions in Mexico? a. The birthday child breaks the piñata with a stick. b. Others sing and encourage the child. c. The child is blindfolded. A. a-b-c B. c-a-b C. c-b-a D. a-c-b 37. What does eating long noodles on a birthday symbolize in China? A. Happiness. B. Good luck. C. Long life. D. Success. 38. How does the writer support the main idea of the text? A. By telling one long story. B. By comparing different countries' traditions. C. By asking readers questions. D. By listing numbers and dates. 39. In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the text? A. Sports News. B. Culture & Traditions. C. Science & Technology. D. Health & Medicine. 40. What can be the best title for the text? A. How to Plan a Birthday Party B. Birthday Traditions Around the World C. The History of Birthday Cakes D. Why We Celebrate Birthdays 第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后所给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。 Making friends from different cultures can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Here are some tips to help you build friendships across cultures. ◆ Be open and curious. Show genuine interest in your friend's culture. 41 Ask about their festivals, food, and daily life. People appreciate when others want to learn about their background. ◆ Share your own culture. Friendship is a two-way street. 42 Share stories about your traditions and customs. Cook a dish from your country for them. Teaching others about your culture helps them understand you better. ◆ Be patient with communication. Language barriers can be challenging. 43 If you don't understand something, ask politely. Don't pretend to understand when you don't. Your friend will appreciate your honesty. ◆ Respect differences. 44 What is normal in your culture might be strange in theirs. Don't judge quickly. Instead, try to understand why they do things that way. Remember, different doesn't mean wrong. ◆ Celebrate together. Invite your friend to celebrate your festivals. 45 Join them for their important celebrations too. Sharing special moments creates lasting memories and deepens your friendship. Building cross-cultural friendships takes time and effort, but the rewards are worth it. You'll gain a friend for life and learn so much about the world! A. If your friend speaks slowly, be patient. B. Stay in your comfort zone and avoid new people. C. Similarly, show interest in their special days. D. Don't be afraid to teach others about your background. E. You might have different customs or beliefs. F. Ask them questions in a friendly way. G. Keep your opinions to yourself. 第三部分 写作（共三节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 根据句意，用括号中所给词的适当形式填空。 46. Learning about different ______ can help us become more open-minded. (culture) 47. My exchange trip to Japan was an ______ experience that I will treasure forever. (forget) 48. In some countries, it's ______ to arrive exactly on time for a party. (polite) 49. Good ______ is the key to building friendships across cultures. (communicate) 50. The tourist felt ______ when he couldn't find his way back to the hotel. (help) 第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 将下列句子中汉语部分译成英语，注意使用适当的形式。 51. In many Asian countries, you should ______ before entering someone's home. (脱掉鞋子) 52. It's important to ______ when learning about a new culture. (保持开放的心态) 53. After a few weeks, I finally ______ eating with chopsticks. (习惯) 54. The exchange students will ______ Chinese traditional festivals next Friday. (做一个关于……的报告) 55. ______ , you should use both hands when giving a business card in Japan. (例如) 第三节 书面表达（满分10分） 请以"A Cultural Experience That Taught Me Something"为题，请你用英语写一篇短文，分享一次让你有所领悟的文化经历（如与外国朋友交流、尝试外国食物、了解外国节日等），并谈谈你学到了什么。 要求： 1. 根据所给题目，写一篇短文，词数不少于80； 2. 语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁； 3. 文中不得使用真实姓名、校名，否则以零分计； 八年级英语（下）单元检测卷 第 2 页 共 8 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $2025~2026学年下学期八年级英语单元检测卷 参考答案 (Unit 6 Crossing Cultures) 第一部分 英语知识运用 第一节 单项填空1-5: CABBC 6-10: CADCB 第二节 完形填空11-15: ACCCD 16-20: BCABA 第二部分 阅读理解 第一节21-25: FFFTT 第二节26-30: BBCCB 31-35: BABCB 36-40: CCBBB 第三节41-45: FD AEC 第三部分 写作 第一节 46. cultures 47. unforgettable 48. impolite 49. communication 50. helpless 第二节 51. take off your shoes 52. keep an open mind 53. got used to 54. give a report on 55. For example 第三节 书面表达 A Cultural Experience That Taught Me Something Last month, I tried making Japanese sushi for the first time. It was a great cultural experience. My friend Yuki, who is from Japan, taught me how to make it. She showed me how to cook the rice and roll the sushi. At first, my rolls fell apart and I felt frustrated. But Yuki was patient and encouraged me. Finally, I made a good one! We ate together and she told me about Japanese food culture. I learned that making mistakes is okay when learning something new. Most importantly, I made a good friend through this experience. 八年级英语(下)单元检测卷参考答案 第 1 页 共 1 页 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $