Unit6 Crossing Cultures 阅读理解七选五专项训练2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

人教版八年级下册 Unit6 Crossing Cultures 阅读理解七选五专项训练（中考标准 名师联袂）

命题对标（中考 7 选 5）：严格遵循中考命题规范；每篇 5 空、7 选项，固定5 正确 + 2 多余干扰项；设空覆盖段首主旨句、段中因果 / 转折 / 条件状语衔接、段尾总结升华；核心考查单元重难点：so…that… /unless/as soon as 状语从句、custom /manner/respect /misunderstand/avoid、跨文化社交礼仪、which 引导拓展定语从句、代词指代复现、总分说明文结构；素材改编自 2026 青少年外刊；紧扣单元 Big Question How should we communicate across different cultures?；话题：初识跨文化礼仪、不同国家问候习俗、做客的跨文化注意事项、青少年线上跨文化交流、学会尊重多元文化；适配八年级学情，兼顾单元同步巩固与中考基础培优。

 

阅读下面短文，从短文后的七个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Passage 1 主题：Basic Rules of Cross‑cultural Manners（基础入门・单元核心词汇说明文）

Cross‑cultural communication, which happens more often in our modern world, means talking with people from different cultural backgrounds. 1.________ Some simple rules can help us avoid misunderstandings.

Greeting customs are different around the world. 2.________ In some Asian countries, people bow to show respect while many western people prefer handshakes.

Table manners are another important part. 3.________ Unless you know local rules               well, watch what other people do and follow them.

4.________ It is polite not to ask private questions such as age or income when you first meet someone. These topics may bring embarrassment.

5.________ Small polite acts will build warm relationships between people of different cultures.

Options:

1. Private personal questions should be avoided in early talks.
2. People greet each other in quite different ways in other countries.
3. It is easy to run into cultural mistakes if we know little about customs.
4. You must ask others’ private information to show your interest.
5. Different cultures have their own special dining rules.
6. We should laugh at customs that seem strange to us.
7. Respect is the key to good cross‑cultural communication.

Passage 2 主题：Different Ways to Greet People（单元核心话题・中考高频夹叙夹议说明文）

Greeting, which is the start of every talk, carries rich cultural meanings. 1.________ What works well in one country may seem strange in another.

In Japan, people often bow as soon as they meet others. 2.________ The deeper the bow is, the more respect you show to the other person.

In many western countries, handshakes are common. 3.________ Close friends may give a light hug or kiss on the cheek instead.

In some South‑Asian cultures, people put their hands together for greeting. 4.________ They do not like others to touch their heads, for the head is a sacred part of the body.

5.________ We do not have to remember all rules, but we need to show our respect.

Options:

1. This simple action shows politeness and respect.
2. Greeting customs change greatly from culture to culture.
3. You should hug every stranger you meet in western countries.
4. It is not polite to bow when you meet Japanese friends.
5. However, hugs are only for people you know very well.
6. They also have special rules for body touch during greetings.
7. Knowing greeting customs helps us communicate better.

Passage 3 主题：When You Visit Foreign Friends（2026 外刊新编・实用社交科普）

Visiting foreign friends at home, which is a wonderful cross‑cultural experience, needs our care for local customs. 1.________ Unless the host tells you not to, you can bring a small proper gift.

2.________ You’d better arrive on time. If you will be late, send a short message ahead of time. It is rude to keep others waiting for long.

When you are at the dinner table, watch local table manners. 3.________ Don’t start eating as soon as you sit down; wait for the host’s signal.

Try to listen more than you speak. 4.________ If something confuses you, you can ask politely instead of laughing at it.

5.________ Good preparation will make your visit pleasant for both sides.

Options:

1. Time is also important for home visits.
2. You must bring expensive gifts for every host.
3. A small gift is a good way to show your thanks.
4. Never ask any questions about local customs.
5. Different table rules may make you feel confused.
6. Try your best to understand things from their cultural side.
7. It takes some preparation to enjoy this kind of visit.

Passage 4 主题：Teenagers’ Online Cross‑cultural Talks（培优提升・事理说明文，网络跨文化交流）

Now many teenagers make foreign friends online, which offers them a chance of cross‑cultural communication. 1.________ However, cultural differences may still cause confusion even on the Internet.

2.________ Some words or jokes are OK in your own culture but may be rude in another. So think twice before you send messages.

Respect their cultural festivals and traditions. 3.________ You can ask about their festivals with real curiosity. Never make fun of their special customs.