Unit2-Body language- Section 4-同步练2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语下册

Unit 2 Body language Section 4 同步练 （考试时间：40分钟 满分：100分） 班级：________ 姓名：________ 得分：________ 一、选词填空（10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 从方框中选择合适的词或短语，并用其适当形式填空，每词 / 短语限用一次。 view, avoid, direct, suppose, behaviour, uncomfortable, polite, connect, sign，communication， 1. In many Asian countries, looking down when talking to older people is considered __________. 2. We can show friendliness and interest through eye contact, which is a key part of __________. 3. If you __________ eye contact with others, they may think you are not listening. 4. __________ eye contact is a sign of interest in northern Europe. 5. Different cultures have different __________ of eye contact. 6. I __________ that he is telling the truth, but I'm not sure. 7. Too much eye contact can make people feel __________ in many countries. 8. His strange __________ made others think he was lying. 9. Maintaining eye contact helps people build an emotional __________ with each other. 10. The thumbs-up is a common __________ of approval in many cultures. 二、适当形式填空（10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。 1. Eye contact is an important part of __________ (communicate). 2. Different cultures may __________ (view) eye contact differently. 3. __________ (avoid) eye contact can cause problems in cross-cultural communication. 4. The man looked __________ (uncomfort) when someone stared at him for a long time. 5. In some cultures, __________ (look) down is a way to show respect. 6. Psychologists study eye contact __________ (learn) more about the brain. 7. __________ (maintain) eye contact helps build emotional connections. 8. The sign language __________ (use) by deaf people is different in different countries. 9. She is __________ (polite) to everyone, so people like talking to her. 10. __________ (understand) cultural differences in body language is very important. 三、阅读理解 A（4 小题，每小题 2 分，共 8 分） 阅读短文，从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Eye contact is an important part of body language, but its meaning varies across cultures. In northern Europe, direct eye contact shows that you are truly interested in what the other person is saying. If you look down or avoid eye contact, people may think you are not listening. However, in many Asian countries, the situation is different. Looking down when talking to older people, like teachers or parents, is considered polite. For example, an East Asian woman may avoid direct eye contact when talking to a northern European. The northern European might think she is lying or not confident, but in fact, she is just being respectful. Too much eye contact can also be a problem. In many countries, staring at someone for a long time is impolite and makes people feel uncomfortable. Understanding these cultural differences in eye contact can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstandings. 1. What does eye contact mean in northern Europe? A. It shows you are not listening. B. It shows you are interested in what the other person is saying. C. It shows you are lying. D. It shows you are shy. 2. Why do some Asian people look down when talking to older people? A. They are not interested in the conversation. B. They want to show respect and politeness. C. They are lying. D. They are not confident. 3. What may happen if an East Asian woman avoids direct eye contact with a northern European? A. The northern European will understand she is being polite. B. The northern European may think she is lying or not confident. C. The conversation will go smoothly. D. The northern European will also avoid eye contact. 4. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Staring at someone for a long time is polite in most countries. B. Eye contact means the same thing in all cultures. C. Understanding cultural differences in eye contact can help avoid misunderstandings. D. Asian people never make eye contact when talking to others. 四、完形填空（10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 阅读短文，从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。 Body language is a powerful tool for communication, but its meanings can 1. ______ across cultures. Eye contact is a good example. In northern Europe, direct eye contact is a sign of 2. ______. If you don't make eye contact, people may think you are not listening. However, in many Asian countries, looking down when talking to elders is considered 3. ______. This difference can lead to misunderstandings. For example, an East Asian student talking to a European teacher may look down. The teacher might think the student is not 4. ______ or even lying, but the student is just showing respect. Too much eye contact can also be a problem. In many cultures, staring at someone for a long time is 5. ______. It can make people feel uncomfortable. Sign language is another form of body language. Deaf people use hand signs, facial expressions and movements to 6. ______. Different countries have different sign languages. For example, the sign for "yes" in Chinese Sign Language is different from that in American Sign Language. Traditional gestures also have cultural meanings. In China, people use gestures like "zuoyi" to show 7. ______ or greet others. These gestures are part of our culture and history. To communicate better, we need to learn about these cultural differences. 8. ______ how body language works in different cultures can help us avoid problems and build better relationships. Remember, body language is not just about words. It's about understanding the 9. ______ behind the gestures. With practice, we can use body language to connect with people from all 10. ______ of life. 1. A. stay B. change C. disappear D. increase 2. A. interest B. boredom C. anger D. sadness 3. A. rude B. polite C. strange D. boring 4. A. confident B. nervous C. happy D. shy 5. A. polite B. important C. impolite D. necessary 6. A. communicate B. fight C. sleep D. eat 7. A. disrespect B. appreciation C. anger D. sadness 8. A. Learning B. Forgetting C. Ignoring D. Changing 9. A. words B. meaning C. sounds D. colors 10. A. countries B. kinds C. walks D. times 五、五选四（每小题 2 分，共 8 分） 阅读短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。 Eye contact is an important part of communication, but its meaning is different in different cultures. 1. ______ In northern Europe, direct eye contact shows that you are interested in what the other person is saying. 2. ______ However, in many Asian countries, the situation is different. Looking down when talking to older people is considered polite. 3. ______ Too much eye contact can also cause problems. In many countries, staring at someone for a long time is impolite. 4. ______ Understanding these differences can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstandings. A. This is a sign of respect and politeness. B. If you avoid eye contact, people may think you are not listening. C. Different cultures have different views on eye contact. D. It can make people feel uncomfortable. E. Eye contact is the same in all cultures. 参考答案 一、选词填空 1. polite 2. communication 3. avoid 4. Direct 5. views 6. suppose 7. uncomfortable 8. behaviour 9. connection 10. sign 二、适当形式填空 1. communication 2. view 3. Avoiding 4. uncomfortable 5. looking 6. to learn 7. Maintaining 8. used 9. polite 10. Understanding 三、阅读理解 A 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 四、完形填空 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. C 五、五选四 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $