Unit 6 Section A 4a-4c能力提升练习二 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

**基本信息** 本练习以"基础巩固-语法应用-语篇综合"为分层路径，通过梯度化题型设计实现从单一语言知识到跨文化综合运用的进阶，有效培养语言能力与文化意识。 **分层设计** |层次|知识覆盖|设计特色| |----|----------|----------| |基础巩固层|词汇转换、固定搭配（如polite→politely，afraid of doing）|单句填空形式，聚焦基础语言知识，夯实新授课词汇语法基础| |语法应用层|核心语法规则（如as soon as从句、avoid doing、形容词辨析）|单选题型针对性强，直接对应单元语法点，强化规则应用能力| |语篇综合层|跨文化情境理解、语篇逻辑与交际表达（如加拿大交换经历、文化差异对话）|完形填空、阅读理解、补全对话结合真实文化情境，提升综合语言运用与跨文化沟通能力|

Unit6 Crossing Cultures 4a-4c能力提升练习 I. 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式 1. When we communicate with people from different cultures, we should speak ______ (polite) to show our respect. 2. My sister is afraid of ______ (talk) with strangers, especially those from foreign countries. 3. You will not understand the local culture well unless you ______ (spend) time living with the local people. 4. There are many cultural ______ (similar) between China and Japan, such as showing respect to elders. 5. As soon as he got to the UK, he ______ (realize) that the greeting customs there were quite different from ours. Ⅱ. 核心语法专项 完成下列题目，每小题只有一个正确答案。 1. — When will you go to Australia for a trip? — I will go there ______ I finish my final exam. A. as soon as B. unless C. because D. though 2. We should avoid ______ impolite words when talking with people from other countries. A. use B. to use C. using D. used 3. The little boy felt ______ when he couldn’t understand the foreigner’s body language. A. confuse B. confused C. confusing D. confusion 4. ______ the cultural differences are big, we can still get along well with each other by communicating patiently. A. Because B. If C. Although D. So 5. — Why did you refuse his invitation to the party? — Because I ______ attend it unless my parents agree. A. can’t B. can C. will D. won’t Ⅲ. 完形填空 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个能填入文中相应空白处的最佳答案。 When I was 14, I took part in a cross-cultural exchange program and went to live with a family in Canada. At first, I was worried because I knew little about Canadian ______1______ and even couldn’t speak English well. My host family was very kind. They never laughed at my poor English and always tried to help me. Every morning, they would greet me with a big smile and say “Good morning”, which made me feel warm. I soon found that Canadian people like to keep a certain distance when talking, ______2______ in China, we often stand close to each other. One day, my host sister invited me to her birthday party. I didn’t know what to bring, so I asked her for advice. She told me that a small gift, like a handmade card, would be enough. I made a beautiful card for her and arrived on time. To my surprise, most of her friends arrived a few minutes late. Later, I learned that it’s not rude to arrive a little late for a party in Canada, ______3______ it’s impolite to be too early. During the party, I tried to talk with her friends. Although my English was not good, they listened carefully and asked me about Chinese culture. I felt very happy because they were interested in my country’s customs. I also learned that Canadian people like to talk about sports and hobbies, but they avoid ______4______ about personal things like age or money. After a few weeks, I started to speak English more ______5______ and made some good friends. We often talked about our different cultures and shared our daily life. Once, I invited my Canadian friends to try Chinese food. They were surprised by the delicious taste and asked me many questions about Chinese table manners. I told them that we usually use chopsticks and it’s polite to serve food for others. They listened carefully and tried their best to use chopsticks, which made me feel proud. After staying in Canada for three months, I went back to China. This experience taught me a lot. I not only improved my English but also learned to respect cultural differences. It made me understand that ______6______ we come from different countries, we can still be good friends if we learn to understand and accept each other. I will always remember this meaningful experience and ______7______ the lessons I learned to my future life. Now, when I meet people from other countries, I always try to learn about their customs first. I believe that ______8______ cultural differences can help us communicate better and build better relationships. This trip is one of the most valuable memories in my life, and it will ______9______ me to be more open-minded and respectful to10_____ cultures. 1. A. rules B. customs C. languages D. foods 2. A. but B. so C. because D. or 3. A. and B. but C. so D. or 4. A. talk B. to talk C. talking D. talked 5. A. slowly B. clearly C. loudly D. easily 6. A. if B. unless C. though D. because 7. A. apply B. forget C. refuse D. ignore 8. A. understanding B. forgetting C. refusing D. ignoring 9. A. encourage B. stop C. prevent D. discourage 10. A. different B. same C. difficult D. easy Ⅳ. 阅读理解 阅读下面两篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。 A Cultural differences can be seen in many aspects of daily life, such as greeting, eating and giving gifts. Understanding these differences can help us communicate better with people from other countries. In the United States, people usually greet each other with a handshake when they meet for the first time. If they are good friends or family members, they may hug or kiss on the cheek. However, in some Asian countries, hugging is not common, especially between people of the opposite sex. People usually greet each other with a bow or a smile. When it comes to eating, there are also big differences. In China, people like to eat together and share dishes. It’s polite to serve food for others. But in Western countries, people usually have their own plates of food and don’t share dishes with others. They also use forks and knives instead of chopsticks. Giving gifts is another way to show kindness. In many countries, it’s polite to wrap gifts nicely. However, in some countries, such as China, red wrapping paper is preferred because it symbolizes good luck. In Western countries, people often use colorful wrapping paper, but they avoid using black or white paper, which are considered unlucky. In short, learning about cultural differences is very important. It helps us avoid misunderstandings and build good relationships with people from all over the world. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A.How to greet people in different countries. B.The importance of understanding cultural differences. C.Different eating habits around the world. D. How to give gifts in different countries. 2. In the US, people usually ______ when they meet for the first time. A. bow B. hug C. shake hands D. kiss on the cheek 3. In China, people like to ______ when eating. A. eat alone B. use forks and knives C. share dishes D. wrap food nicely 4. In China, red wrapping paper is preferred because ______. A. it is beautiful B. it symbolizes good luck C. it is cheap D. it is easy to get 5. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Hugging is common in all Asian countries. B. Western people often share dishes when eating. C. Black wrapping paper is considered unlucky in Western countries. D. Chinese people don’t like to serve food for others. B When you go to a foreign country, it’s easy to make mistakes because of cultural differences. Here are some common mistakes people make and how to avoid them. One common mistake is using the wrong greeting. For example, in some countries, like Japan, bowing is the proper way to greet people. If you shake hands with a Japanese person instead of bowing, they may think you are impolite. To avoid this, you should learn about the greeting customs of the country before you go. Another mistake is talking about the wrong topics. In many Western countries, people don’t like to talk about their personal life, such as their salary, family problems or age. If you ask these questions, they may feel uncomfortable. Instead, you can talk about the weather, sports or travel, which are safe topics. Also, body language can cause misunderstandings. For example, nodding your head means “yes” in most countries, but in some countries in Africa, it means “no”. Waving your hand to say “goodbye” is common in many countries, but in some Middle Eastern countries, it’s rude. So it’s important to learn about the body language of the country you are visiting. Finally, giving the wrong gift can also be a mistake. In some countries, certain gifts are considered unlucky. For example, giving a clock to a Chinese person is bad because it sounds like “death” in Chinese. Giving flowers is a good idea, but you should avoid giving white flowers in some countries, as they are for funerals. By learning about these cultural differences, you can avoid making mistakes and have a better trip. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. Common mistakes in cross-cultural communication and how to avoid them. B.Different greeting customs in different countries. C.How to choose gifts for people from different countries. D. The importance of body language in communication. 2. In Japan, the proper way to greet people is ______. A. shaking hands B. bowing C. hugging D. waving 3. Which of the following is a safe topic to talk about with Western people? A. Salary B. Age C. Sports D. Family problems 4. In some African countries, nodding your head means ______. A. yes B. no C. thank you D. sorry 5. Giving a clock to a Chinese person is bad because ______. A. it is too cheap B. it is not beautiful C. it sounds like “death” D. it is not useful Ⅴ. 补全对话 阅读下面对话，在每个空白处填入一个适当的句子，使对话完整、合乎情境。 A: Hi, Zhang Wei! You just came back from the US. How was your trip? B: It was great! But I made some small mistakes because of cultural differences at first. A: Really? 1. ________________________? B: I shook hands with a Japanese student in the US, but he wanted to bow to me. I felt a little embarrassed. A: Oh, I see. Different countries have different greeting customs. 2. ________________________? B: Yes, I did. Later, I learned that Japanese people usually bow to greet others, while Americans like to shake hands. A: That’s interesting. Did you learn any other cultural customs there? B: Of course. For example, Americans avoid talking about personal topics like age or salary. 3. ________________________. A: That’s useful advice. I will remember it if I go to the US someday. B: I’m glad it helps. It’s important to learn about cultural differences before traveling abroad. 参考答案 I. 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式 1. politely 2. talking 3. spend 4. similarities 5. realized Ⅱ. 核心语法专项 1-5: ACBCA Ⅲ. 完形填空 1-5: BABCB 6-10: CAAAB Ⅳ. 阅读理解 A篇：1-5: BCCBC B篇：1-5: ABCBC Ⅴ. 补全对话 1. What mistakes did you make? / Can you tell me about the mistakes? 2. Did you learn about the greeting customs later? / Did you know the reason after that? 3. We should talk about safe topics like weather or sports instead. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $