Unit5 Welcome to the unit 同步练习 2025-2026学年英语译林版八年级下册

Unit5 Welcome to the unit 同步练习

一、单项选择

1．The old man told us that we should show enough respect ________ every person around us.

A．for B．to C．with D．at

2．—Could you tell me ________ I should behave when I meet foreign guests?

—Just remember when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

A．where B．what C．how D．why

3．You should wait patiently in line ________ you want to get on the bus or buy food.

A．if B．until C．before D．though

4．Once the actor Edwards told his fans,“Be yourself and don’t let anybody _______ you around.“

A．pull B．push C．take D．turn

5．The new rule about school manners is _________ understand. Even the new students can follow it easily.

A．too clear to B．clear enough to C．too difficult to D．difficult enough

6．In Chinese restaurants, people usually sit around a ________ table to share dishes together.

A．square B．round C．long D．small

7．I like reading books. ________, I enjoy sharing interesting stories with my friends.

A．Otherwise B．Moreover C．Instead D．However

8．—Your T-shirt looks beautiful. Where did you buy it?

—In a shop near my house. I ________ it for two weeks.

A．had B．have had C．buy D．have bought

9．—I made many mistakes in the exam. I won’t be so careless again.

—________. Why not correct the mistakes right now?

A．Every dog has its day B．Many hands make light work

C．It never rains but it pours D．Actions speak louder than words

10．—Our team finally got into the final match of the basketball game!

—________ You all worked so hard for it.

A．I’m sorry to hear that. B．Well done! Congratulations to you all.

C．It doesn’t matter. D．You’re welcome.

二、完形填空

I was taking a photo of my friend.    11   , she made a V-sign to me with her palm inward. “Why are you doing that?” I shouted. It took a long time    12    she realized why I was upset. Showing someone two fingers

means “cheese” to the camera. It is common in her country, but    13   , it is very rude in the UK.

Cultural differences may not only come from language, but also from gestures. Perhaps you    14    that waving one hand across your face means “you are crazy” in Germany. However, tapping one finger on the side of your head shows the same meaning in the UK. If you don’t understand the meaning of gestures    15    in different countries, you may make big mistakes.

The phenomenon of gesture mistranslation is very    16   . Once, a man travelled around South America. He used the    17    of a thumb (拇指) and a forefinger made into a circle to mean “that’s OK”. So everyone looked    18    and smiled back. Then he showed the same gesture to people in Brazil, but    19    fell silent, because it was so rude in Brazil.

The man wanted to explain, but he didn’t know how to    20    himself clearly. So he just stood there, feeling    21    and hoping that those people wouldn’t be angry.

After this experience, he started to    22    more about different gestures before travelling. He bought a book about international gestures and read it    23    every night.

One day, he was in Japan and wanted to show his    24    to a local person for helping him. He remembered that bowing is a way to show respect there,    25    he bowed, and the local person bowed back politely.

Therefore, understanding different cultures and gestures can help you avoid many mistakes in daily life.

11．A．Quietly B．Suddenly C．Exactly D．Finally

12．A．since B．while C．after D．before

13．A．in need B．in fact C．in public D．in trouble

14．A．know B．meet C．print D．touch

15．A．quickly B．clearly C．seriously D．carelessly

16．A．common B．rare C．strange D．noisy

17．A．saying B．sign C．sales D．symbol

18．A．bored B．pleased C．sad D．excited

19．A．nobody B．somebody C．everybody D．anybody

20．A．express B．improve C．protect D．prepare

21．A．proud B．nervous C．relaxed D．happy

22．A．care B．talk C．make D．worry

23．A．angrily B．loudly C．carefully D．carelessly

24．A．sadness B．thanks C．sorry D．welcome

25．A．unless B．because C．so D．as

三、阅读理解

Why Do We Have Rules?

Rules are like invisible (隐形) helpers that keep us safe and make life fair (公平) for everyone. Let’s explore different places where rules are important!

School Rules

Every school has rules. “Arrive before 8:00 am,” says the sign at Greenfield School. Students must:

- Wear uniforms (no jeans allowed)

- Keep classrooms tidy

- Raise hands before speaking

Why? These rules help everyone learn better. When students follow rules, teachers can teach well and students can focus on lessons.

Home Rules

At home, Lily’s family has rules too:

1. Finish homework before TV time

2. Wash dishes after dinner

3. Lights out by 9:30 pm

Her mother says, “Good rules make happy families!”

Public Places Rules

Look at this library poster:

- No eating/drinking

- Silent phones

- Return books on time

These rules help everyone enjoy reading peacefully.

Remember: Rules aren’t made to be boring! They help us:

Stay safe

Be fair to others

Make our world work better

26．Which is NOT a school rule?

A．Wear uniforms. B．Keep classrooms tidy.