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人教版(2024)八年级英语Unit 6 Crossing Cultures练习题
一、短文填空
阅读下面短文,用方框内所给词的适当形式填空,使短文意思完整。
custom importantly elbow instead unless
When traveling abroad, it’s important to understand some cultural ____1____. In many Western countries, body language plays a role in communication. For example, placing your ____2__on the table during a meal is often considered impolite. _3_____, respecting personal space is key. It’s better to stand a bit farther away___4____of getting too close . These cultural norms may seem strange at first, but following them shows your respect for the local culture. ____5___ you make an effort to learn and adapt, you won’t have a more enjoyable experience during your travels. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
二、完形填空
Jack is on holiday in India. It’s a place with a long history and he is enjoying it very much. He doesn’t know much about the Indian____1___, but he does his best with the few words he knows. He is also learning some Indian customs.
Last week Jack wanted to get his computer fixed because it didn’t work. He went into a local computer shop and ___2___the problem to the worker in the shop. The worker __3_____ nodding his head and smiling. He seemed to understand everything. When Jack came back the next day to get his computer, he found the worker didn’t do anything to it. Jack explained __4____and the worker nodded and smiled. Jack said he would come back the next day.
That evening, Jack __5___his friend Anna to have dinner with him. He told her about his computer. Anna___6____ and said, “The worker doesn’t understand what you want.”
“But he keeps nodding at me.” Jack was _____7____.
Anna explained that nods and smiles don’t mean the same in India as they do in England. She ___8___to go with him to the shop the next day. The worker in the shop was so ___9____ to see Anna. He had no __10__about what Jack wanted.
In India, a nod means “ I respect you”, not “Yes, I know what you are talking about!” A smile can mean “sorry”.
( )1.A.language B.customs C.people D.food
( )2.A.reminded B.described C.discussed D.counted
( )3.A.enjoyed B.avoided C.minded D.kept
( )4.A.much B.again C.too D.often
( )5.A.talked B.learned C.asked D.enjoyed
( )6.A.cried B.disliked C.cheered D.laughed
( )7.A.angry B.bored C.surprised D.pleased
( )8.A.succeeded B.volunteered C.understood D.answered
( )9.A.angry B.strange C.sorry D.happy
( )10.A.way B.word C.idea D.matter
三、阅读理解
Charles Delali Adegah is from Ghana(加纳) , a country in Africa. He loves Chinese . He says he enjoys learning the language and it helps him live a better life.
As a Chinese language student, Charles was lucky to study in China for free. When he went back to Ghana, he worked as a translator for many companies. Later, Charles went on to study the language. Now , he teaches at a Confucius Institute (孔子学院) in his home country.
In Ghana, many people have stories similar to Charles’s . Many companies in Ghana do business with Chinese people and expect their workers can speak Chinese. So learning Chinese can help people find good jobs and make more money.
Local people also say that though it’s difficult to learn Chinese, it’s really a beautiful language that helps them know more about China. At the Confucius Institute, they can also learn Chinese Kung fu, singing , dancing and so on.
At the same time, many Chinese people in Ghana also learn the local language. This brings them closer to the Ghanaian people. They live and work well with the people there.
The language builds a bridge between China and Ghana. It helps people in the two countries know more about each other and work for better tomorrow together.
( )1.What can we infer(推断) from the passage?
A.Charles is working as a teacher.
B.Charles wants to be a translator.
C.Charles will go to study in China.
D.Charles will learn another foreign language.
( )2.Which of the following is the benefit(益处) of learning Chinese in Ghana?
A.It can help people find jobs in China easily.
B.It only takes a short time to learn Chinese well.
C.It can help people make more money and live better.
D. It is free for people to learn Chinese at the Confucius Institute.
( )3.What do the Chinese people do to get closer to the Ghanaian people?
A.They provide them with jobs.
B.They teach them Chinese.
C.They learn the local language.
D.They help them start more businesses.
( )4.What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage?
A.To encourage more people to learn Chinese.
B.To tell the story of a successful man.
C. To show that Chinese is a difficult language.
D.To show that Chinese is getting popular in Ghana.
四、短文填空
从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空,使文章意思完整,语法正确,有二个词是多余的。
without hard they culture feel agree
really because way people easy take
Do you often say “sorry” to others? Many people think saying “sorry” is the ____1____. But in Canada, it’s different. Canadians think that “sorry” is the most common word to use in ____2______country. Why do Canadians apologize (道歉) so much, even when they don’t need to? That’s ___3_____saying “sorry” is a part of Canadian culture. It shows that they’re polite and they’re trying to be nice. Also, many foreigners _____4____that Canada is a polite country, so Canadians may try to protect that idea.
For many Canadians, they apologize even ___5_____thinking. For example, a Canadian will probably say “sorry” first when someone hurts him by accident in the street! Why? Because in Canadians’ opinion, it’s often ____6____ to say “sorry” than to shout at someone or to have a fight. So, whatever happens, saying “sorry” is one of the greatest ___7___to stay out of trouble.
We should also realize that when Canadians say” sorry” , that doesn’t always mean they are __8____sorry. Sometimes, apologizing just means they know some bad things happened and __9____ sad to hear about the bad news, not meaning they think they make mistakes.
Is Canadian ___10____ interesting ? How do you use “I’m sorry” in your country? Please tell us . We are happy to know about it!
五、阅读还原
从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有一项是多余的。
Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette(礼节) might surprise you with some rules. __1____Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family -----no matter where you are in the world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you hold chopsticks is important to avoid making others uncomfortable. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together.__2_____.
Hands or Utensils(餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it’s considered rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. ___3____ Instead, they prefer to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers.
Making Requests
___4___ In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake , because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem strange, but they are important in various countries.____5___.
A.Mexicans consider it impolite to eat with utensils.
B.It may seem like a small thing to ask for salt and pepper at a meal.
C.It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate.
D.Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake when dining out.
E.Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you put them on the table.
F.The more time you spend in a country, the more comfortable you will feel with its culture.
答案
一、短文填空(5分)
1.customs 2.elbows 3.Importantly 4.instead 5.Unless
二、完形填空
1.A 2.B 3.D 4.B 5.C
6.D 7.C 8.B 9.D 10.C
三、阅读理解
1.A 2.C 3.C 4.D
四、短文填空
1.hardest 2.their 3.because 4.agree 5.without
6.easier 7.ways 8.really 9.feel 10.culture
五、阅读还原
1.D 2.E 3.A 4.B 5.F
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