Unit 8 Let's Communicate!单元测试 2026-2027学年人教版英语八年级上册

八年级英语（人教版）上册单元培优测试 Unit 8 Let's Communicate! （考试时间90分钟　满分100分） 一、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分。 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。） Last month, I had a serious argument with my best friend Chen Jie. We were preparing a class poster together, and I thought she was being too careless. She thought I was too (1)______ about small details. We both raised our voices, and finally she walked away without saying goodbye. For three days, we did not speak to each other. Sitting alone at lunch, I felt (2)______ than ever before. I kept replaying our argument in my mind, wondering who was really wrong. On the fourth day, our teacher Miss Li noticed something was wrong. She did not blame either of us. Instead, she asked us to sit down and try a simple (3)______: each person could speak for two minutes without being interrupted, and the other had to listen carefully. "I felt you didn't (4)______ my ideas," Chen Jie said first. "Every time I suggested something, you changed it immediately." When it was my turn, I explained that I was (5)______ about the deadline, so I had tried to make decisions quickly. "I never realized you felt that way," I added. "I'm sorry." To my surprise, Chen Jie smiled. "And I'm sorry too," she said. "I didn't know you were worried about the time." That conversation taught me something important. Most arguments do not happen because people are bad; they happen because people (6)______ understand each other's feelings. If we (7)______ to listen first and speak second, many quarrels will disappear. Since then, Chen Jie and I have made a small (8)______. Whenever we disagree, we will take a deep breath and ask: "Can you tell me why you think so?" This simple question has saved our friendship many times. Good communication is not about winning an argument. It is about (9)______ a bridge between two hearts. If you care about a friendship, do not be afraid to say "I'm sorry" — it is often the (10)______ word in the world. 1. A. polite B. strict C. kind D. quiet 2. A. happier B. stronger C. busier D. lonelier 3. A. game B. rule C. test D. song 4. A. remember B. copy C. finish D. value 5. A. angry B. worried C. proud D. bored 6. A. never B. always C. often D. usually 7. A. refuse B. forget C. learn D. happen 8. A. promise B. mistake C. noise D. joke 9. A. burning B. buying C. breaking D. building 10. A. easiest B. longest C. hardest D. latest 二、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分。 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。） A 阅读下面某校英语社关于同学们沟通方式偏好的调查统计图，完成各小题。 （数据来源：校英语社 2026 年对 200 名同学的问卷调查） The survey also asked students when they preferred face-to-face talks. Nearly 70 percent said they chose it when discussing something important or personal, while only a few chose it for everyday small talk. 11. Which way of communicating is the most popular according to the chart? A. Text messages. B. Social media apps. C. Video chats. D. Face to face. 12. What percentage of students prefer social media apps? A. About 8 percent. B. About 12 percent. C. About 14 percent. D. About 28 percent. 13. When do students prefer face-to-face talks? A. When they send homework. B. When they feel too tired to type. C. When discussing something important. D. When they are in the same class. B Everyone wants to be a good speaker, but few people realize that the secret of great communication lies in listening. In fact, studies suggest that we remember only about 25 percent of what we hear — which means most of us are not listening as well as we think. So what makes a truly good listener? Experts offer three practical suggestions. First, give your full attention. Put down your phone, stop what you are doing, and look at the speaker. Even a small action like nodding your head shows that you care about what is being said. A friend who keeps checking messages while you talk will make you feel unimportant. Second, ask questions instead of giving advice too quickly. When a classmate complains about a difficult maths problem, saying "You should just study harder" may end the conversation. A better response is: "That sounds really frustrating. Which part troubles you most?" Questions keep the door of communication open, while quick advice may close it. Third, repeat what you hear in your own words. This is called "reflective listening". For example, you might say: "So you mean you felt left out when the group made the plan without you?" This shows you have truly understood, and it gives the speaker a chance to correct you if you have got it wrong. "Listening is not a silent activity," one expert explains. "It is an active gift you give to another person — the gift of feeling understood." 14. How much of what we hear do we remember according to studies? A. About 25 percent. B. About 50 percent. C. About 75 percent. D. About 10 percent. 15. What should you do first to become a good listener? A. Change the subject quickly. B. Give advice immediately. C. Give your full attention. D. Speak louder than others. 16. Why is quick advice not a good response? A. It takes too much time to give. B. It may close the door of communication. C. It always makes people laugh. D. It requires special training. 17. What is "reflective listening"? A. Listening while looking in a mirror. B. Writing down every word the speaker says. C. Recording the speaker's voice secretly. D. Repeating what you hear in your own words. C In March 2026, Beijing Normal University and a popular social media platform jointly released China's first Guidebook on Teenagers' Online Social Communication. The guidebook was written after interviews with hundreds of students, parents and teachers. The guidebook points out that online communication is not simply good or bad — it depends on how we use it. On the positive side, teenagers can make friends with people who share their interests, learn new skills from short videos, and express their creativity to a wide audience. For students in small towns, the internet offers chances that were impossible twenty years ago. However, the guidebook also warns about three common problems. The first is comparing yourself with others too much. Seeing only the happiest moments of other people's lives can make you feel that your own life is boring. The second is spending so much time online that you neglect real friendships and family. The third is sharing personal information too freely, which may put your safety at risk. To help teenagers, the guidebook offers several tips: set a daily time limit for social apps, think twice before posting private photos, and never meet an online stranger alone. It also suggests that families agree on "screen-free hours", such as during dinner. "The internet is a powerful tool, like fire," one of the writers says. "It can warm your home or burn it down. Learning to control it wisely is a life skill for every young person." 18. What is special about the guidebook released in March 2026? A. It was written by foreign education experts. B. It is China's first guidebook on teenagers' online life. C. It bans all social media for middle school students. D. It was published only in the English language. 19. What benefit of online communication is mentioned? A. It replaces the need for real friends. B. It always improves exam results. C. Students in small towns can get new chances. D. It makes homework much easier. 20. Which problem is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. Comparing yourself with others too much. B. Spending too much money on games. C. Sharing personal information too freely. D. Neglecting real friendships. 21. What does the writer mean by comparing the internet to fire? A. The internet is always dangerous for all young people. B. The internet can help or harm us by how we use it. C. Students should never use the internet in their life. D. Fire and the internet are both very old things. D In October 2026, a group of American middle school students visited Beijing for a five-day exchange programme. On the second day, something small but meaningful happened in the school canteen. Twelve-year-old Jack was trying to order noodles, but he could not read the Chinese menu. He stood there for a long time, feeling embarrassed. A Chinese student named Zhao Xin noticed him and walked over. "Do you need help?" Zhao Xin asked in English. Jack nodded gratefully. Zhao Xin explained each dish patiently and even taught him how to say "beef noodles" in Chinese. At lunch, they sat together. Jack said he had been worried that he would not make any friends because of the language barrier. "But you came to me first," he said. "That was really kind." Zhao Xin laughed. "My English teacher always says communication is not about perfect grammar," he replied. "It is about being brave enough to open your mouth and warm enough to notice when someone needs help." By the end of the week, Jack and Zhao Xin had become good friends. They exchanged phone numbers and promised to keep in touch. "I learned more English in five days than in five months," Jack said with a big smile. "But more importantly, I learned that a friendly smile is the same language everywhere in the world." 22. Why did Jack feel embarrassed in the canteen? A. He could not read the Chinese menu. B. He forgot to bring money. C. He lost his school bag. D. He arrived too late for lunch. 23. What did Zhao Xin do to help Jack? A. He ordered food for himself only. B. He called Jack's teacher for help. C. He explained each dish and taught him some Chinese. D. He took Jack to a Western restaurant. 24. What did Zhao Xin's English teacher say about communication? A. It is about being brave and warm. B. Perfect grammar is the most important thing. C. Only native speakers can communicate well. D. Communication should always be in writing. 25. What did Jack learn most from this experience? A. Chinese food is too spicy for foreigners. B. Phone numbers should never be shared. C. American schools are better than Chinese ones. D. A friendly smile is a language everyone understands. 三、任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分。 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容完成各小题的任务。） Have you ever said something that hurt a friend without meaning to? Misunderstandings happen in every friendship. The good news is that they can almost always be repaired, if we know how. Step one: calm down before you talk. When we are angry, our words often become sharper than our true feelings. Take a walk, drink some water, or count to twenty. Waiting even ten minutes can change a quarrel into a conversation. Step two: choose the right way to communicate. If the matter is private or important, talk face to face. A message can easily be misunderstood because the other person cannot see your face or hear your tone of voice. Step three: use "I" sentences instead of "you" sentences. Saying "You never listen to me" makes the other person want to defend himself. Saying "I feel sad when we don't finish our conversation" describes your feeling without attacking anyone. Step four: focus on the future, not the past. Instead of arguing about who was wrong last week, ask: "What can we do differently next time?" This turns a fight into teamwork. Communication is not always easy. If you have difficulty expressing your feelings in words, you can use other ways — writing a letter, drawing a picture, or even using sign language. The form does not matter; the sincere heart behind it does. Remember, repairing a friendship is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of maturity and courage. 26. What should we do first when we feel angry according to the passage? 27. Why can a message be easily misunderstood? 28. 根据短文内容，完成下面的沟通四步法梳理，每空不超过3个词。 Step 1: ①______ before talking. Step 3: Use "I" sentences instead of ②______ sentences. 29. What does the writer mean by "repairing a friendship is not a sign of weakness"?（回答不超过20词） 30. Have you ever had a misunderstanding with a friend? How did you solve it? （回答至少20词） 四、补全对话（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分。 根据对话内容，从方框内所给的七个选项中选出五个恰当的句子补全对话，使对话意思完整、通顺。） A. What happened between you two? B. What should I do then? C. I don't care about him at all. D. How long have you been friends? E. I think talking face to face is the best way. F. But I'm afraid he won't listen to me. G. Why did you say that to him? Anna: Hi, Ben! You look unhappy today. Is everything all right? Ben: Not really. I had a big argument with my friend Mike yesterday. Anna: 31. ______ Ben: We were working on a science project. I said his idea was silly, and he got really angry. Anna: 32. ______ Ben: I was tired and stressed. But that's not a good excuse, I know. Anna: Everyone says things they regret sometimes. The important thing is what you do next. Ben: 33. ______ Anna: 34. ______ Ben: You're right. Sending a message might make it worse. Anna: And remember to say sorry first. Ben: 35. ______ Anna: Don't worry. If you speak honestly, I'm sure he will understand. 五、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分。 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。） Last term, our class welcomed a new student from Australia. His name is Peter, and at first he seemed very shy. One afternoon, I saw him sitting alone in the library. I walked over and said hello. "Do you want to join our study group?" I asked. He looked up (36)______ (surprise) and nodded happily. That day, I learned something important about communication. Peter told me that he had been afraid to make friends because his Chinese was not good enough. "I was worried that people (37)______ (laugh) at my accent," he said. "But you spoke to me first, and that made me feel (38)______ (welcome) than ever." From then on, we met every Wednesday. I helped him with Chinese, and he taught me English idioms. Sometimes we used gestures when words (39)______ (fail) us. Surprisingly, we understood each other quite (40)______ (good). Peter also taught me a valuable lesson. If you (41)______ (want) to make a friend, you should take the first step. Waiting for others to speak to you may mean waiting forever. "In my country," he said, "we have a saying: a stranger is just a friend you (42)______ (not meet) yet." Now Peter is one of the (43)______ (popular) students in our class. He has joined the basketball team and even performed a song at the school festival. "Communication is like opening a door," he told me. "Behind it, there is always (44)______ new world waiting for you." Thanks (45)______ him, I have become braver and more open. I now believe that a friendly word can change a person's whole day. 六、书面表达（满分15分） 学校英文报 Communication Corner 栏目正在举办以“Learn to Communicate Better”为题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 描述一次你与朋友或家人之间发生的沟通问题； 2. 说明你是如何解决这个问题的； 3. 给同学们提出至少两条改善沟通的建议。 注意： 1. 词数80—100，开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。 Learn to Communicate Better Good communication makes our life happier, but sometimes we still have misunderstandings with others. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案与解析 一、完形填空 1. B 解析：与陈洁认为作者“太在意小细节”对应，说明作者对细节要求严格。A“有礼貌的”、C“友善的”、D“安静的”都不能解释两人争吵的成因。 2. D 解析：与好友冷战三天、独自吃午饭，内心应比以往更加孤独。A“更快乐”、C“更忙”、B“更强”都与失去友谊陪伴的处境相反。 3. A 解析：她让我们坐下，尝试一个简单的游戏，后文“他没有让每个人都能连续说两分钟而不被打断，而另一个人则必须认真倾听。” 4. D 解析：陈洁抱怨“每次我提建议你就立刻改掉”，说明她感到自己的想法不被重视。A“记得”、C“完成”、B“抄袭”均不能表达被忽视的委屈。 5. B 解析：后句 I didn't know you were worried about the time 已给出提示，说明作者当时担心截止时间。A“生气的”、C“自豪的”、D“无聊的”均与时间压力无关。 6. A 解析：句意为“争吵的发生不是因为人坏，而是因为人们未能理解彼此的感受”，与前句 not because people are bad 形成对照。B、C、D 三项均表示经常，无法构成这一对比。 7. C 解析：由 if 引导的条件句表达建议：如果学会先倾听后表达，许多争吵就会消失。A“拒绝”、B“忘记”、D“发生”均不能引出争吵减少的结果。 8. A 解析：后文说明两人约定今后有分歧时先深呼吸再询问原因，这是一种相互承诺。B“错误”、C“噪音”、D“玩笑”均不能体现双方达成的约定。 9. D 解析：build a bridge between two hearts 意为“在两人心间架起桥梁”，与良好沟通的作用一致。A“燃烧”、C“打破”、B“购买”均不合比喻。 10. C 解析：句意为“说声对不起往往是世界上最难的词，却至关重要”，与上文“不要害怕说抱歉”的劝勉语气一致。B“最长的”、A“最容易的”、D“最晚的”都与“需要勇气”的语义不符。 二、阅读理解 11. D 解析：图表信息题。柱状图中 Face to face 一项数值为 38%，高于其余四种方式，为最受欢迎的沟通方式。 12. A 解析：图表细节题。图中最后一项 Social media apps 明确标注为 8%，对应 A 项。 13. C 解析：细节判断题。图后说明近 70% 的同学在讨论重要或私密的事情时更愿意面对面交流。 14. A 解析：细节题。第一段指出研究表明我们只能记住所听内容的约 25%，说明多数人的倾听效果远不如自认为的好。 15. C 解析：细节题。第三段列出第一条建议为“给予全部注意力”，如放下手机、停下手中的事、注视说话者。 16. B 解析：细节理解题。第四段指出快速给建议可能直接终结对话，而提问才能让沟通之门保持敞开。 17. D 解析：概念理解题。第五段明确定义 reflective listening 为“用自己的话复述听到的内容”，并给出示例句。 18. B 解析：细节题。首段指出该书由北师大与社交平台联合发布，是中国首部针对青少年网络社交的指引手册。 19. C 解析：细节题。第二段指出对小镇学生而言，互联网提供了二十年前不可能拥有的机会。 20. B 解析：细节判断题。第三段列举三大常见问题：过度攀比、忽视现实友谊、过度分享个人信息，并未提及游戏花费。 21. B 解析：比喻理解题。作者将网络比作火，既可以温暖家园也可能烧毁一切，强调关键在于如何明智地使用。 22. A 解析：细节题。第二段说明杰克想点面条却看不懂中文菜单，站在那里很久，感到尴尬。 23. C 解析：细节题。第三段说明赵欣耐心讲解每道菜，还教杰克用中文说“牛肉面”。 24. A 解析：引语理解题。赵欣转述英语老师的话：沟通不在于完美的语法，而在于勇于开口、热心留意他人的需要。 25. D 解析：主旨理解题。文末杰克总结最重要的一点是友善的微笑是世界通用的语言，D 项为其原话转述。 三、任务型阅读 26. Calm down before we talk. / Calm down. 解析：细节查找题。第二段首句指出第一步是谈话前先冷静下来，如散步、喝水或数到二十。 27. Because the other person cannot see your face or hear your tone. 解析：原因查找题。第三段说明发信息容易被误解，因为对方看不到你的表情、听不到你的语气。 28. ① Calm down　② "you" / you 解析：信息梳理题。第一空依据 Step one: calm down before you talk；第二空依据 use "I" sentences instead of "you" sentences，均不超过 3 词。 29. Trying to mend a friendship shows courage and growth, not weakness. 解析：句意概括题。抓住“主动修复友谊体现成熟与勇气”的含义，限 20 词以内。 30. 示例：Yes, I once argued with my friend about a group project. We talked face to face after school, and I told her how I felt. Now we understand each other better. 解析：开放性表达题。需结合自身经历、说明解决办法，不少于 20 词且语言规范。 四、补全对话 31. A 解析：后句本说明争吵的起因（做科学项目时说他想法傻），说明安娜此处询问两人之间发生了什么，A 项匹配。 32. G 解析：后句本解释“我当时又累又紧张”，说明安娜此处追问“你为什么要那样对他说”，G 项精准对应。 33. B 解析：前句安娜指出重要的是接下来怎么做，本顺势发问“那我该怎么做呢”，B 项衔接自然。 34. E 解析：后句本回应“你说得对，发信息可能让事情更糟”，说明安娜建议面对面沟通，E 项完全匹配。 35. F 解析：后句安娜安慰“只要你真诚地谈，他一定会理解的”，说明本表达了对当面道歉的担心，F 项符合语境。C、D 两项为干扰项。 五、语法填空 36. surprised 解析：考查词性转换。修饰主语 He 的状态须用形容词，surprise 的形容词为 surprised，意为“惊讶的”。 37. would laugh 解析：考查宾语从句中的过去将来时。主句 was worried 为过去时，从句表示“担心人们会嘲笑我的口音”，用 would laugh。 38. more welcome 解析：考查比较级。后接 than ever，说明比以往任何时候都更受欢迎、更有归属感，用 more welcome。 39. failed 解析：考查一般过去时。全文叙述过去发生的事，when 引导的时间状语从句用 failed，表示“当语言不够用时”。 40. well 解析：考查副词。修饰动词 understood 须用副词 well，表示“理解得很好”。 41. want 解析：考查主将从现。if 引导的条件状语从句中用一般现在时，主语为 you，用动词原形 want。 42. have not met 解析：考查现在完成时。表示“你尚未遇见的朋友”，用 have not met，与 a friend you have not met yet 结构一致。 43. most popular 解析：考查形容词最高级。固定句式 one of the + 最高级 + 复数名词，popular 为多音节词，用 most popular。 44. a 解析：考查冠词。world 为可数名词单数，此处表示“一个崭新的世界”，用不定冠词 a。 45. to 解析：考查固定搭配。thanks to 意为“多亏、由于”，介词短语作原因状语。 六、书面表达 参考范文 Learn to Communicate Better Good communication makes our life happier, but sometimes we still have misunderstandings with others. Last month, I argued with my best friend. I criticized his idea in public, and he felt hurt. We did not speak for two days. Then I decided to talk with him face to face. I said sorry first, and he shared his true feelings. Soon we understood each other better. This experience taught me a valuable lesson. If we listen carefully before we speak, we will avoid quarrels. If we are brave enough to say sorry, our friendship will become much stronger. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $