人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 单元自测
人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 单元自测 完成时间：_______ 分钟 得分：_______ 一、单项选择 (共15小题) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。 1. When you visit a foreign country, it's important to respect the l
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完成时间：_______ 分钟 得分：_______
一、单项选择 (共15小题)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
1. When you visit a foreign country, it's important to respect the local ______. A. habits B. cultures C. foods D. languages |
2. — What does “shake hands” mean in Chinese? — It means ______. A. 拥抱 B. 挥手 C. 握手 D. 点头 |
3. In some countries, it's not polite to ask about someone's ______ or salary. A. age B. hobby C. dream D. favorite color |
4. You should ______ before you enter someone's room in Japan. A. take off your shoes B. bring a gift C. speak loudly D. knock at the door |
5. The exchange student found it difficult to ______ the food at first. A. get used to B. get on with C. get up D. get back |
6. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” This proverb tells us to ______. A. follow local customs B. visit Rome C. speak Italian D. make Roman friends |
7. It's considered rude to point at people with your ______ in many cultures. A. foot B. hand C. head D. finger |
8. I felt a little ______ when I first went to the UK because everything was so different. A. excited B. bored C. homesick D. confident |
9. Could you tell me the ______ between American English and British English? A. differences B. difficulties C. stories D. experiences |
10. We should avoid topics like politics and religion when we talk with people from different ______. A. backgrounds B. companies C. schools D. families |
11. — How was your ______ in Australia? — It was wonderful. I learned a lot about their way of life. A. study B. stay C. trip D. travel |
12. In China, people often use ______ to eat, while in Western countries, people use knives and forks. A. spoons B. bowls C. plates D. chopsticks |
13. It's a good ______ to learn a few basic words in the local language before you travel. A. idea B. mind C. thought D. plan |
14. Cultural ______ can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. A. exchanges B. shocks C. changes D. habits |
15. — What should I do if I don't understand a custom? — It's okay to ask politely. Most people will be ______ to explain. A. happy B. angry C. worried D. surprised |
二、完形填空 (共10小题)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Last summer, I went to Japan as an exchange student. It was my first time to go abroad, and I was very excited but also a little nervous. I knew there would be many cultural 16 .
One of the first things I noticed was how polite everyone was. People always 17 when they met. In stores, workers bowed to customers. It was very different from my country.
The food was also a big 18 . I had never eaten sushi before. At first, I wasn't sure if I would like it, but after trying, I found it delicious! I also learned how to use chopsticks 19 .
Another interesting custom was taking off shoes before entering a house. In Japan, you must leave your shoes at the door and wear slippers inside. This helps to keep the house 20 .
Sometimes, I made mistakes because I didn't know the rules. Once, I spoke too 21 on the train. My host sister told me that people in Japan usually talk quietly in public places. I felt a bit embarrassed, but she was very 22 about it.
Living with a host family was the best part. They were very kind and taught me so much about Japanese 23 . We visited temples, tried on kimonos, and even made sushi together.
This experience taught me an important lesson: when you are in a new culture, keep an open 24 . Don't be afraid to try new things and ask questions. People usually appreciate it when you show 25 for their culture.
I will never forget my time in Japan. It was a wonderful adventure!
16. A. differences B. foods C. languages D. problems |
17. A. hugged B. bowed C. waved D. kissed |
18. A. change B. shock C. menu D. party |
19. A. quickly B. properly C. happily D. slowly |
20. A. warm B. clean C. safe D. beautiful |
21. A. fast B. slowly C. loudly D. clearly |
22. A. strict B. angry C. understanding D. surprised |
23. A. history B. culture C. economy D. geography |
24. A. mind B. book C. door D. window |
25. A. love B. respect C. fear D. interest |
三、阅读理解 (共10小题)
A
Body language is an important part of communication, but it can mean different things in different cultures. For example, in many countries, nodding your head means “yes”, and shaking your head means “no”. However, in Bulgaria and parts of Greece, nodding can mean “no”, and shaking can mean “yes”. This can cause confusion!
Eye contact is another example. In Western cultures, keeping eye contact shows you are paying attention and being honest. But in some Asian cultures, too much eye contact, especially with someone older or in a higher position, can be seen as rude or challenging.
Even the simple “OK” gesture (made by forming a circle with your thumb and index finger) is not always OK. In Brazil and Germany, it is a rude gesture. In Japan, it can mean “money”.
So, when you communicate with people from other cultures, remember that their body language might not mean what you think it means!
26. In Bulgaria, nodding your head might mean ______. A. hello B. yes C. no D. goodbye |
27. In some Asian cultures, too much eye contact might be considered ______. A. honest B. polite C. friendly D. rude |
28. The “OK” gesture is considered rude in ______. A. Japan and China B. Brazil and Germany C. the USA and the UK D. Greece and Bulgaria |
29. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Everyone should learn body language. B. Body language is the same all over the world. C. Body language can have different meanings in different cultures. D. Western body language is the best. |
B
Table manners vary greatly around the world. If you are invited to a meal in China, you might see some customs that are different from yours.
In China, it's common to share dishes. Food is often placed in the center of the table, and everyone helps themselves. It's polite to try a bit of everything. When you take food, you should use the serving chopsticks or spoons, not your own.
Making noise while eating, like slurping noodles, is acceptable and can even be a sign that you enjoy the food. However, in Western countries, this is usually considered impolite.
Another difference is about finishing your food. In China, leaving a little food on your plate is often okay. It can mean you are full and the host provided enough food. But in some other countries, you should finish everything to show you liked the meal.
The most important rule is to watch what your host does and follow their example. When in doubt, you can always ask politely.
30. In China, when you take food from a shared dish, you should use ______. A. your hands B. your own chopsticks C. a knife and fork D. serving chopsticks |
31. In China, slurping noodles might mean you ______ the food. A. dislike B. enjoy C. are in a hurry to eat D. are not used to |
32. According to the passage, in some countries, finishing all your food shows ______. A. you are very hungry B. you liked the meal C. the portion was too small D. you have good table manners |
33. What is the writer's advice when you are not sure about table manners? A. Do what you usually do. B. Watch and follow the host. C. Don't eat anything. D. Eat quickly and leave. |
C
Dear Maria,
How are you? I'm having a great time here in London with my host family, the Browns. They are very nice. I'm learning a lot about British culture.
Some things are similar to back home, but many are different. For example, they have “tea time” in the afternoon. It's not just about drinking tea; it's a small meal with sandwiches and cakes! Also, they say “cheers” instead of “thank you” sometimes.
School is different too. Students call their teachers by their last names, like “Mr. Smith” or “Miss Jones”. We wear uniforms, which is new for me. The food in the school canteen is… interesting. I tried “fish and chips”. It was okay!
The weather is the biggest challenge. It rains a lot! I always carry an umbrella now.
I miss home sometimes, but this is a fantastic experience. I can't wait to tell you all my stories when I get back!
Write soon and tell me about your summer.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
34. Where is Li Hua now? A. In China. B. In Japan. C. In the UK. D. In the USA. |
35. What does “tea time” in Britain include? A. Only tea. B. Tea and talk. C. Tea, sandwiches and cakes. D. A big dinner. |
四、词汇运用 (共10小题)
A) 根据句意及首字母提示完成单词。
36. C_________ differences can make traveling very interesting. |
37. When you meet someone for the first time, a firm handshake shows c_________. |
38. It's a good m_________ to say “please” and “thank you”. |
39. I felt a bit l_________ during the festival because my family wasn't with me. |
40. We should learn to a_________ people who are different from us. |
B) 用所给词的适当形式填空。
41. It's important _________ (learn) about local customs before you travel. |
42. I had a wonderful _________ (experience) living abroad last year. |
43. She felt _________ (embarrass) when she used the wrong fork at the dinner party. |
44. There are many _________ (different) between the two languages. |
45. My host family was very _________ (friend) and helpful. |
五、完成句子 (共5小题)
根据中文意思完成句子，每空一词。
46. 你习惯这里的生活了吗？ Have you _________ _________ _________ the life here? |
47. 入乡随俗是个好主意。 _________ _________ _________ to do as the locals do. |
48. 起初，他很难理解当地的口音。 _________ _________, he found it hard to understand the local accent. |
49. 微笑在大多数文化中是友好的标志。 A smile is a sign of _________ in most cultures. |
50. 我们应该避免谈论那些私人话题。 We should _________ _________ those personal topics. |
六、书面表达 (共1题)
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Mike即将作为交换生来你的学校学习一个月。他写信向你询问一些关于中国校园生活和日常习俗的建议，以便他能更好地适应。请你给他回一封电子邮件。
内容要点包括：
1. 表示欢迎。
2. 关于校园生活的建议（如：上课时间、与老师和同学交流的方式等）。
3. 关于日常习俗的建议（如：餐桌礼仪、问候方式等）。
4. 表达祝愿。
要求：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 邮件开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mike,
I'm so glad to hear that you are coming to my school as an exchange student!________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I'm looking forward to meeting you soon!
Best wishes,
Li Hua