Unit 6 Crossing Cultures Section A 能力提升练四 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册
Unit6 Crossing Cultures Section A 能力提升练四
根据句意及首字母提示，填写单元核心单词，每空一词。
1. — It is c________ for people in France to kiss each other on the face when meeting.
2. — Don’t be e________ when you make small mistakes in cross-cultural communication.
3. — We should show r________ for different cultural habits around the world.
4. — Many Western t________ and customs are quite different from Chinese ones.
5. — People usually b________ slightly to show respect in Korean formal situations.
阅读下面短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Cultural differences are everywhere in our daily life. When we communicate with foreign friends, some small manners can make a big 1_____.
Last year, I joined an international online club. I made many friends from different countries. At first, I was not sure how to greet them2_____. My teacher told me that there is no single right way to greet people. Different cultures have their 3_____ rules.
For example, in New Zealand, local people touch noses to greet each other. It sounds strange to Chinese people, 4_____ it is full of warmth and respect. In India, people put their hands together and nod softly. It is a 5_____ traditional way of greeting.
I once felt worried that I might behave improperly. But my foreign friends told me that being 6_____ and honest is more important than perfect manners. As long as we are kind and polite, people will feel our sincerity.
Now I 7_____learning cross-cultural knowledge. It helps me understand that we should never 8_____ other people’s customs. We need to accept and respect cultural 9_____.
Cultural diversity makes the world more wonderful and 10_____.
1. A. mistake B. difference C. problem D. decision
2. A. politely B. loudly C. quickly D. carelessly
3. A. strict B. private C. own D. useless
4. A. so B. but C. or D. because
5. A. local B. rude C. modern D. simple
6. A. shy B. nervous C. sincere D. quiet
7. A. hate B. keep C. stop D. finish
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8. A. laugh at B. learn from C. look for D. wait for
9. A. changes B. difficulties C. similarities D. differences
10. A. boring B. colorful C. difficult D. dangerous
Greeting others properly is the first step to good communication. Every country has its unique greeting culture, which is formed by long-term local traditions.
In Thailand, people perform a gesture called “Wai”. They press their palms together and bow their heads slightly. The higher the hands are held, the more respect they show. People use this way to greet elders, guests and strangers. It is the most basic and polite manner in Thailand.
Unlike Thailand, most American people prefer casual greetings. They often wave hands, give high-fives or hug friends. They don’t like too formal manners in daily life. They think relaxed communication makes people closer.
No matter how different the greetings are, they all carry the same meaning of friendliness and respect.
1. — What is the traditional greeting in Thailand?
A. Shaking hands B. Bowing deeply C. Performing “Wai” D. Hugging
2. — What does the height of palms mean in Thailand’s greeting?
A. More respect B. More happiness C. Good luck D. Best wishes
3. — What kind of greetings do Americans like in daily life?
A. Formal B. Casual C. Strange D. Strict
4. — What is the core meaning of all greetings?
A. Showing pride B. Showing friendliness and respect
C. Making friends quickly D. Following old rules
When communicating with foreign friends, some small body languages also have different meanings. Wrong body language may cause misunderstanding.
In China, nodding the head means agreement, while shaking the head means disagreement. But in some Southeast Asian countries, the opposite is true. It is really surprising for foreign learners.
Pointing at others with fingers is impolite in most countries. However, in some Western countries, people often use gestures while talking to express their ideas clearly.
To avoid cultural misunderstanding, we should learn basic body language customs. Before communicating with people from other cultures, it is helpful to know their basic manners. This can help us communicate smoothly and politely.
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