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

Unit 8  Let’s communicate A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 girl want to borrow from the boy?
A. A pen. B. A notebook. C. A dictionary.

2. How did Amy go to Shanghai?
A. By plane. B. By train. C. By car.

3. What subject does the boy like best?
A. History. B. Geography. C. Science.

4. What does the woman think is the best way to communicate?
A. Writing letters. B. Making phone calls. C. Talking face to face.

5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their favorite teachers. B. Their weekend plans. C. Their opinions on communication.

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. In a classroom. B. In a bookstore. C. In a restaurant.

7. What is the topic of their discussion?
A. School rules. B. Communication with parents. C. Favorite books.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。

8. When is Lucy leaving for Canada?
A. Next Friday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.

9. How will Lucy and her friends keep in touch?
A. By writing letters. B. By using social media. C. By making phone calls.

听下面一段独白，回答第10至第12三个小题。

10. What is the speaker’s advice on starting a conversation?
A. Ask about the weather. B. Give a sincere compliment. C. Talk about yourself.

11. What should you do if the other person seems uninterested?
A. Keep talking. B. Ask more questions. C. End the conversation politely.

12. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to make friends. B. How to start a conversation. C. How to give compliments.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15三个小题。

13. What movie did the boy watch?
A. A comedy. B. A documentary. C. A cartoon.

14. Who did he watch it with?
A. His parents. B. His cousin. C. His classmates.

15. What does the girl think about the movie?
A. It’s boring. B. It’s educational. C. It’s too long.

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. 打电话   B. 写信   C. 面对面聊天   D. 发短信   E. 视频通话
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

School Communication Workshop

Do you want to improve your communication skills? Join our workshop this month!

Workshop	Description	Time
Active Listening	Learn to listen carefully and respond appropriately.	Mondays 3:30-4:30
Public Speaking	Overcome your fear of speaking in front of others.	Tuesdays 4:00-5:00
Non-verbal Communication	Understand body language and facial expressions.	Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
Conflict Resolution	Learn to solve disagreements peacefully.	Thursdays 4:00-5:00

Location: School Library, Room 201

Cost: Free for all students

Sign up: Email Mr. Chen at chen.workshop@school.edu

21. When is the Active Listening workshop?
A. On Tuesdays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Mondays. D. On Thursdays.

22. What will students learn in the Public Speaking workshop?
A. How to write speeches. B. How to speak in front of others. C. How to understand body language. D. How to solve conflicts.

23. Where are the workshops held?
A. In the classroom. B. In the library. C. In the gym. D. In the school hall.

24. How much does the workshop cost?
A. $5. B. $10. C. $15. D. Free.

25. What type of text is this?
A. A news report. B. A poster. C. A diary. D. A letter.

B

How to Communicate with Your Parents

Do you sometimes feel that your parents just don’t understand you? Many teenagers face this problem. The good news is that communication can be improved with some effort. Here are some tips.

First, choose the right time to talk. Don’t start a serious conversation when your parents are tired or stressed. Find a moment when everyone is calm and relaxed.

Second, be respectful. Even if you disagree, speak in a polite tone. Avoid shouting or using rude words. Show that you value their opinions, even if you don’t agree.

Third, be a good listener. Let your parents share their thoughts without interrupting. Try to understand their point of view. They might have reasons you haven’t considered.

Fourth, be honest. Share your feelings openly. If you’re upset, say so calmly. Hiding your feelings or lying will only make things worse.

Finally, be patient. Good communication takes time. Don’t expect everything to be solved in one conversation. Keep trying and show that you care.

Remember, your parents love you. Even when communication is difficult, they want what’s best for you.

26. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to argue with parents. B. How to communicate with parents. C. Why parents don’t understand teenagers. D. How to make parents happy.

27. When is a good time to talk to parents according to the passage?
A. When they are tired. B. When they are stressed. C. When they are calm and relaxed. D. When they are busy with work.

28. What does the writer advise you to do when you disagree?
A. Shout to show you are angry. B. Use polite language. C. Leave the room. D. Pretend to agree.

29. What does the underlined word “interrupting” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. 打断 B. 倾听 C. 理解 D. 批评

30. What does the writer suggest at the end of the passage?
A. Give up if communication is too hard. B. Be patient and keep trying. C. Only talk to parents when necessary. D. Find someone else to talk to.

C

① Have you ever wondered why some people seem to make friends so easily while others struggle? The secret often lies in their communication skills. Good communicators know how to make others feel comfortable and valued.

② One important skill is empathy — the ability to understand how someone else is feeling. When you show empathy, you are saying, “I hear you and I care.” This doesn’t mean you have to agree with everything they say, but you should acknowledge their feelings. Simply saying “That must be really hard” can make a big difference.

③ Another key skill is asking good questions. Instead of asking “How was your day?” — which often gets a one-word answer — try asking “What was the best thing that happened today?” This encourages people to share more and leads to deeper conversations.