Unit 2 Body language 单元测试卷 2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语下册

Unit 2 Body language 单元测试卷 班级：________ 姓名：________ 得分：________ 一、单项选择（10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分） 从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. __________ with your audience is the key to a successful presentation. A. Communicate B. Communicating C. Communicated D. Communicates 2. The movie was so __________ that most of the students felt __________ and fell asleep. A. boring; bored B. bored; boring C. boring; boring D. bored; bored 3. She is afraid of __________ mistakes when speaking in public. A. make B. making C. to make D. made 4. —How can I improve my body language in presentations? —You'd better __________ straight and make more eye contact. A. stand B. to stand C. standing D. stood 5. Nodding your head __________ that you agree with someone in most cultures. A. mean B. means C. meaning D. meant 6. If I __________ you, I would use gestures to emphasize my key points. A. am B. was C. were D. will be 7. The photo reminds me __________ the happy days we spent together. A. of B. for C. with D. to 8. Too much eye contact can make people feel __________ in many countries. A. comfortable B. uncomfortable C. excited D. interested 9. __________ people's expressions carefully helps you understand their true feelings. A. Observe B. Observing C. Observed D. Observes 10. —I'm nervous about the presentation. —__________. Try to breathe slowly and relax. A. Don't worry B. That's too bad C. You're welcome D. That's a good idea 二、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 widely used in our daily life. It is even 1__________ powerful than spoken words. When we talk with others, we not only use words, but also show our feelings 2__________ body language. In a travel company, Wang Haoran learned a valuable lesson about body language. At first, he had no idea that his posture and gestures would 3__________ his customers. He often looked down and seldom smiled, so he failed to leave a good 4__________ on people. His boss pointed out his problem and 5__________ him to make a change. Haoran decided to improve. He practiced 6__________ up straight and holding his head up. Instead of walking away quietly, he tried to greet people warmly. At first, he still felt a little 7__________, but he kept practicing. Several days later, his hard work brought good results. More customers chose to communicate with him. He finally realized that it was necessary 8__________ proper body language in public. Simple gestures like smiling and nodding can make people feel 9__________. Now Haoran keeps improving himself. He believes that mastering body language is one of the most important 10__________ for teenagers. 1. A. more B. less C. much D. little 2. A. against B. through C. without D. besides 3. A. influence B. promise C. protect D. introduce 4. A. decision B. impression C. suggestion D. discussion 5. A. avoided B. refused C. encouraged D. hated 6. A. sit B. sitting C. to sit D. sat 7. A. nervous B. angry C. proud D. relaxed 8. A. use B. using C. to use D. used 9. A. sad B. safe C. bored D. comfortable 10. A. skills B. hobbies C. secrets D. speeches 三、阅读理解（12 小题，每小题 2 分，共 24 分） A Body language is a powerful form of communication. It includes gestures, facial expressions, posture and eye contact. These actions can send messages to others, even when we don't speak. One common gesture is nodding. Nodding your head up and down usually means "yes" or agreement. For example, when you ask your friend if they want to go to the movies, they might nod to show they agree. But in some cultures, nodding can also mean you are listening or encouraging someone to keep talking. Shaking your head from side to side usually means "no" or disagreement. However, in a few cultures, it can mean "yes". It's important to know these differences to avoid misunderstandings. Posture also matters. Standing up straight shows confidence, while slouching can make you look unconfident. Making eye contact with someone shows you are interested in them, but too much eye contact can make people feel uncomfortable. Understanding body language helps us communicate better. We can use it to show our feelings and understand others better. 1. What is body language? A. The words we use to communicate. B. The way we stand, sit and use gestures. C. The clothes we wear. D. The way we speak. 2. What does nodding usually mean in most cultures? A. No B. Yes or agreement C. I don't know D. I'm angry 3. Which of the following is true about posture? A. Slouching shows confidence. B. Standing up straight makes you look unconfident. C. Standing up straight shows confidence. D. Posture doesn't affect how others see you. 4. Why is it important to understand body language differences? A. To avoid misunderstandings. B. To learn new words. C. To make people feel uncomfortable. D. To show off our knowledge. B Eye contact is an important part of body language, but its meaning varies across cultures. In northern Europe, direct eye contact is a sign 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. 5. What does direct 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. C Chinese Sign Language (CSL) is the official sign language used by deaf people in China. It is a complete language with its own grammar and vocabulary. CSL uses a mix of hand signs, facial expressions and body movements to communicate. Some common signs in CSL are easy to learn. For example: · Yes: Cross your index finger and middle finger, point the fingertips forwards and upwards, and press down. · No: Raise one hand upright with the palm outwards and swing it from side to side. · Listen: Raise your hand behind your ear, palm outwards, fingers slightly curved. · Thanks: Make a thumbs-up sign, and bend your thumb forward twice with a smile on your face. CSL is not just a "silent version" of spoken Chinese. It has its own unique ways of expressing ideas. For example, some signs are based on Chinese culture and traditions. Learning CSL can help us communicate with deaf people and understand their culture better. It is also a way to show respect and build connections with the deaf community. 9. What is Chinese Sign Language? A. A spoken language used by deaf people. B. The official sign language used by deaf people in China. C. A written language used by deaf people. D. A new language invented by teachers. 10. Which sign means "thanks" in CSL? A. Cross two fingers and press down. B. Swing your hand from side to side. C. Make a thumbs-up sign and bend it twice with a smile. D. Raise your hand behind your ear. 11. What does CSL use to communicate? A. Only hand signs. B. Hand signs, facial expressions and body movements. C. Only facial expressions. D. Only body movements. 12. Why is learning CSL important? A. It helps us communicate with deaf people and understand their culture. B. It is easier to learn than spoken Chinese. C. It is the same as spoken Chinese. D. It is only used by teachers. 四、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。 Body language is everywhere. It is a kind of silent language that helps us communicate better. 1. ______ Here are some common body language meanings. When you smile at someone, it usually means you are friendly and happy. 2. ______ If you cross your arms in front of your chest, it may mean you are not interested or you feel uncomfortable. Gestures are also important. Clapping your hands means you are happy or you agree with something. 3. ______ It can mean you are angry or you want to fight. Posture matters too. Standing up straight shows you are confident. Looking down when talking to others may mean you are shy or not confident. 4. ______ Remember, different cultures have different meanings for body language. So it's important to learn about body language in different situations. A. Shaking your fists is a sign of anger. B. It can even tell more than words sometimes. C. You should use body language to help others. D. Nodding your head usually means you agree. E. It can make people feel welcome or unwelcome. 五、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。 boss, gesture, sigh, remind, clap, sit up straight, make a good impression on, look down, walk away, hold one's head up 1. The teacher told us to __________ when we answer questions in class. 2. When the singer finished her song, all the audience __________ loudly. 3. Mr. Wang is the __________ of the travel company. 4. He __________ deeply when he heard the bad news. 5. The girl __________ to wave goodbye to her friend. 6. The photo __________ me of the happy days we spent together. 7. If you want to __________ the interviewer, you should pay attention to your body language. 8. Don't __________ when you talk to others. It shows you are not confident. 9. The boy was so shy that he __________ quickly when he saw the stranger. 10. Li Lele always __________ and smiles at people, which makes her look friendly. 六、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. __________ (communicate) with others is an important skill in daily life. 2. She enjoys __________ (play) the piano in her free time. 3. __________ (study) hard is the key to good grades. 4. The story was so __________ (bore) that I fell asleep while reading it. 5. He was __________ (surprise) to see his old friend at the party. 6. She is afraid of __________ (make) mistakes when speaking English. 7. __________ (cycle) is a popular sport in many countries. 8. The news was __________ (excite) and everyone cheered. 9. He is interested in __________ (draw) animals. 10. __________ (smile) can make people feel relaxed. 七、书面表达（18 分） 根据下面的提示，写一篇 80-100 词的短文，介绍一种肢体语言。 提示： 1. 选择一种肢体语言（如点头、微笑、竖大拇指等）。 2. 介绍它的含义和使用场景。 3. 说明了解这种肢体语言的重要性。 参考词汇：gesture, meaning, show, polite, communicate 参考答案 一、单项选择 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. A 二、完形填空 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. A 三、阅读理解 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5.B 6. B 7. B 8. C 9.B 10. C 11. B 12. A 四、五选四 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. E 五、选词填空 1. sit up straight 2. clapped 3. boss 4. sighed 5. gestured 6. reminds 7. make a good impression on 8. look down 9. walked away 10. holds her head up 六、适当形式填空 1. Communicating 2. playing 3. Studying 4. boring 5. surprised 6. making 7. Cycling 8. exciting 9. drawing 10. Smiling 七、书面表达（参考范文） Smiling: A Simple but Powerful Gesture Smiling is one of the most common body languages in the world. It usually means friendliness, happiness and kindness. When you smile at someone, you make them feel welcome and comfortable. We use smiles in many situations. We smile when we meet friends, when we thank others, or when we want to cheer someone up. Smiling can also help us make a good impression on others. Understanding the meaning of a smile is important. It is a simple way to communicate love and kindness without words. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $