Unit 8 Let’s communicate 单元测试 B卷2026-2027学年人教版英语八年级上册

Unit 8 Let’s communicate  B卷

(时间:120分钟　满分:120分)

第一部分　听力理解 (20小题，每小题1分，共20分)

第一节：听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话读两遍。

1. What does the man think about online communication?
A. It is convenient but impersonal. B. It is better than face-to-face talk. C. It is only useful for business.

2. What does the girl suggest when you don’t understand someone?
A. Pretend to understand. B. Ask them to repeat or explain. C. Change the subject.

3. What is the boy’s attitude towards expressing emotions?
A. It is a sign of weakness. B. It is important for healthy relationships. C. It should be avoided in public.

4. How will they resolve the misunderstanding?
A. By asking a teacher to mediate. B. By talking it out directly. C. By ignoring it and moving on.

5. What are they mainly discussing?
A. Cultural differences in communication. B. The importance of learning languages. C. Their favorite ways to relax.

第二节：听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。

6. Where are the speakers?
A. At a conference. B. At a restaurant. C. At a school event.

7. What does the man think about small talk?
A. It is a waste of time. B. It is a useful social skill. C. It is only for strangers.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。

8. When is the girl leaving for the UK?
A. Next month. B. Next week. C. Tomorrow.

9. What advice does the boy give about British communication style?
A. Be direct and blunt. B. Be polite and indirect. C. Speak loudly and clearly.

听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。

10. What is the speaker’s profession?
A. A teacher. B. A communication coach. C. A psychologist.

11. What does the speaker say about introverts?
A. They are not good communicators. B. They have different communication strengths. C. They should try to become extroverts.

12. What is the speaker’s final advice?
A. Be yourself when communicating. B. Imitate successful communicators. C. Always put others’ needs first.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15三个小题。

13. What happened to the boy’s friend?
A. He was bullied at school. B. He got into a fight with his parents. C. He lost his phone.

14. What does the girl suggest the boy do?
A. Help his friend face the problem. B. Tell the teacher about the situation. C. Ignore it and let his friend handle it.

15. What does the girl think is the most important thing in this situation?
A. Finding the bully. B. Supporting the victim. C. Punishing the wrongdoer.

第三节：听下面一篇短文。按照你所听内容的先后顺序将下列图片排序。短文读两遍。

A. 肢体语言   B. 倾听   C. 赞美   D. 提问   E. 微笑
16. ______   17. ______   18. ______   19. ______   20. ______

第二部分　阅读理解 (20小题，每小题2分，共40分)

阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。

A

International Communication Styles Survey

We surveyed 1,000 business professionals from five countries about their communication preferences. Here are the key findings.

Country	Preferred Communication Style	Directness Level	Use of Gestures
USA	Direct and friendly	High	Moderate
Japan	Indirect and polite	Low	Low
Italy	Expressive and emotional	Moderate	High
Germany	Direct and factual	Very High	Low
Brazil	Warm and personal	Moderate	High

Key Insight: 78% of respondents said that understanding cultural communication styles has helped them avoid misunderstandings in international business.

21. Which country has the highest directness level?
A. USA. B. Italy. C. Germany. D. Brazil.

22. What is the communication style in Japan?
A. Direct and friendly. B. Indirect and polite. C. Expressive and emotional. D. Warm and personal.

23. Which country has high use of gestures?
A. USA and Germany. B. Italy and Brazil. C. Japan and Italy. D. Brazil and Germany.

24. What percentage of respondents said understanding cultural styles helps avoid misunderstandings?
A. 68%. B. 72%. C. 78%. D. 82%.

25. Where would you most likely find this passage?
A. A business magazine. B. A travel guide. C. A science journal. D. A fashion blog.

B

The Lost Art of Listening

We live in a noisy world. Every day, we are bombarded with information from our phones, computers, and television. In this noisy environment, the art of listening is disappearing. We are so busy thinking about what to say next that we forget to truly hear the person speaking to us.

Listening is not the same as hearing. Hearing is a passive process — sound enters your ears. Listening is active — it requires focus and intention. When you truly listen, you are not just waiting for your turn to speak. You are trying to understand the other person’s perspective, feelings, and needs.

Research shows that most people remember only about 25% of what they hear. This leads to misunderstandings, conflicts, and missed opportunities for connection. In relationships, poor listening is often the root cause of arguments. Couples who practice active listening report higher satisfaction in their relationships.

So how can we become better listeners? First, put away your phone and make eye contact. Second, avoid interrupting. Let the other person finish their thoughts. Third, ask clarifying questions to show you are engaged. Finally, reflect back what you heard — “What I’m hearing is...” — to confirm understanding.

In our fast-paced world, listening has become a rare gift. But it is one of the most powerful things we can give to others. When we listen, we show respect and care. We build trust and deepen our relationships.

26. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The difference between hearing and listening. B. The importance of listening and how to improve it. C. How to avoid arguments with friends. D. The dangers of modern technology.

27. According to the passage, what percentage of what people hear do they remember?
A. About 10%. B. About 25%. C. About 50%. D. About 75%.

28. What is the difference between hearing and listening?
A. Hearing is active, listening is passive. B. Hearing requires intention, listening is automatic. C. Listening is active and requires focus. D. There is no real difference.

29. What does the underlined word “engaged” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. 参与的、专注的 B. 分开的 C. 无聊的 D. 生气的

30. What does the writer suggest doing to confirm understanding?
A. Repeat the speaker’s exact words. B. Reflect back what you heard. C. Ask the speaker to write it down. D. Change the subject to confirm.

C

① Have you ever considered how much of our communication is actually verbal? Studies suggest that words account for only 7% of our message. The rest comes from tone of voice (38%) and body language (55%). This is known as the “7-38-55 rule” of communication, developed by psychologist Albert Mehrabian.

② This means that when our words conflict with our body language, people are more likely to believe what they see and hear in your tone rather than your words. For example, if you say