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Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 完形填空和阅读理解 强化练
2025-2026学年下学期初中英语人教版（2024）八年级下册
一、完形填空
Every country has its own special culture. Greeting ways and table manners are quite 1 around the world.
In China, people usually shake hands and smile when they meet. They seldom hug or kiss in public. In Japan, people bow to each other to show 2 . The deeper they bow, the more respect they give. In France, people kiss on the cheek, and the 3 of kisses is different in different cities.
Table manners are also different. Chinese people use chopsticks, while western people use forks and knives. It’s 4 to make loud noise while eating in many cultures. Some countries have special rules for eating with hands.
Cultural differences are not mistakes. We should never 5 at different customs. When we meet people from other cultures, we need to 6 their ways of life.
Before travelling to foreign countries, it’s useful to 7 some basic customs. It can help us avoid cultural 8 and make others feel comfortable.
Respecting different cultures is the key to good 9 . It helps people from different countries 10 peaceably together.
1．A．similar B．different C．easy D．hard
2．A．respect B．interest C．fear D．surprise
3．A．size B．time C．number D．place
4．A．polite B．rude C．natural D．common
5．A．laugh B．look C．shout D．aim
6．A．change B．refuse C．understand D．forget
7．A．learn B．ignore C．copy D．create
8．A．friends B．mistakes C．rules D．stories
9．A．communication B．study C．health D．work
10．A．fight B．live C．travel D．argue
Last summer, I had a chance to travel to India with my family. It was a truly 11 experience. The 12 there is very different from ours. People usually greet each other with a 13 bow, which shows respect. During our stay, we visited a local school. The students were very friendly and 14 to show us their traditional dances. I was deeply 15 by their enthusiasm. We also tried Indian food. Some dishes were very 16 , but others were surprisingly delicious. One interesting thing was that people there love using their 17 when eating, instead of chopsticks or forks. We found it 18 at first, but after some practice, we got used to it. The trip made me realize the 19 of understanding different cultures. It broadened my mind and taught me to 20 different customs.
11．A．boring B．challenging C．amazing D．worrying
12．A．weather B．custom C．food D．language
13．A．slight B．heavy C．quick D．slow
14．A．refused B．agreed C．asked D．wanted
15．A．moved B．bored C．confused D．disappointed
16．A．sweet B．hot C．cold D．sour
17．A．hands B．chopsticks C．spoons D．knives
18．A．easy B．difficult C．interesting D．boring
19．A．importanceB．difficulty C．trouble D．success
20．A．forget B．respect C．change D．refuse
My name is Ahmed. I’m from Egypt. Last year, I had the chance to study in Canada for six months. It was my first time 21 a Western country, and I learned many valuable lessons about cultural differences.
Before I left, my mother gave me some 22 : “Always be polite and respect others, even if things seem strange to you.” I kept her words in my heart.
When I arrived in Toronto, everything felt so 23 . The weather was much colder than Cairo. People dressed differently and spoke English so fast. At first, I felt 24 and missed my family terribly.
The biggest challenge was the 25 . In Egypt, we eat with our hands or use bread to pick up food. Using a knife and fork was very difficult for me. I made a mess several times and felt 26 . But my host family was very patient. They encouraged me and even 27 me how to use them properly.
Another interesting thing was 28 . In Canada, people often say “sorry” and “thank you” many times a day. They also hold doors open for strangers. In Egypt, we are also polite, but in different ways. I learned that 29 cultures have different ways of showing respect.
By the end of my stay, I felt much more comfortable. I made good friends and even learned to love poutine, a Canadian dish! This experience taught me that although we come from different 30 , we share the same human feelings. I hope to visit more countries in the future.
21．A．visiting B．leaving C．missing D．building
22．A．stories B．questions C．advice D．problems
23．A．wonderful B．familiar C．strange D．exciting
24．A．happy B．excited C．lonely D．relaxed
25．A．language B．transportation C．weather D．food
26．A．proud B．embarrassed C．confident D．surprised
27．A．asked B．told C．taught D．showed
28．A．politeness B．rudeness C．sadness D．happiness
29．A．similar B．different C．same D．easy
30．A．countries B．cities C．schools D．families
二、阅读理解
Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. But remember to be polite.
When to arrive
When a friend invites you, you should arrive on time. If your friend tells you to come around 18:00, that means you can be a little later. But it’s a good idea to arrive at the right time.
What to bring
Usually it’s also nice to bring something to your friend. It could be a box of chocolates for you two to share, or maybe a movie that you can watch together. You can also bring some flowers.
How to greet
When you visit your friend, you may also meet his parents. You should tell them who you are. As a child, I went to visit my friend Sam. I called his parents by their first names Jim and Lucy. But now I know it’s more polite to call them Mr. or Mrs. Smith. Another way to be polite is to call them Sir or Madam.
It’s a cool thing to visit a friend’s house. If you’re polite to your friend and your friend’s parents, they’ll invite you again.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
31．If your friend invites you to his house around 5:00 p.m., you can arrive at ________.
A．5:02 p.m. B．6:00 p.m. C．5:02 a.m. D．6:00 a.m.
32．When the writer was a child, he called his friend’s father ________.
A．Smith B．Sam C．Jim D．Lucy
33．If you meet your friend’s mother, it’s more polite to call ________.
A．Sir B．the given name
C．Madam D．the last name
34．The writer introduced ________ ways of being polite when visiting a friend.
A．one B．two C．three D．four
35．What is the topic of this passage
A．When to arrive at your friend’s house.
B．How to greet your friend’s parents.
C．How to be polite.
D．Be polite when you visit others’ home.
阅读下面短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My Cross-Cultural Experience in Japan
Last summer, I went to Japan with my parents. It was my first time to visit a foreign country, and it was an unforgettable cross-cultural experience that taught me a lot.
Before we went to Japan, my parents and I learned some basic Japanese words and customs. We knew that Japanese people are very polite and pay much attention to manners. For example, they bow to greet each other, and they don’t talk loudly in public places. We also learned that it’s impolite to stick chopsticks into rice, which is a special custom in Japan.
When we arrived in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, we were deeply impressed by the clean streets and friendly people. A Japanese guide helped us visit many famous places. He told us about Japanese culture, such as tea ceremony and cherry blossoms. We also tried Japanese food, like sushi and ramen. It was very delicious, and we learned how to eat it politely.
During our trip, we met a Japanese family. They invited us to their home for dinner. The hostess prepared a lot of traditional Japanese food, and she taught us how to bow and use chopsticks correctly. We talked about our cultures and shared our life stories. I told them about Chinese Spring Festival and dumplings, and they were very interested in it. This experience made me realize that although there are many differences between Chinese and Japanese cultures, we can still understand each other and become friends.
After we came back from Japan, I started to learn more about Japanese culture. I also told my classmates about my experience and encouraged them to learn about foreign cultures. I think cross-cultural communication is very important. It helps us broaden our horizons and make more friends. It also teaches us to respect different cultures and live in harmony with people from all over the world.
36．What did the writer do before going to Japan
A．He learned some basic Japanese words and customs.
B．He visited many famous places in Japan.
C．He tried Japanese food.
D．He met a Japanese family.
37．What is the special custom in Japan mentioned in the passage
A．Bowing to greet each other. B．Not talking loudly in public.
C．Not sticking chopsticks into rice. D．Eating sushi and ramen.
38．Who helped the writer visit famous places in Tokyo
A．His parents. B．A Japanese guide.
C．A Japanese family. D．His classmates.
39．What did the writer learn from his cross-cultural experience in Japan
A．Japanese culture is better than Chinese culture.
B．Cross-cultural communication is important and helps us make friends.
C．We don’t need to respect foreign cultures.
D．It’s difficult to communicate with people from different countries.
40．What’s the main idea of the passage
A．The writer’s trip to Tokyo, Japan.
B．The differences between Chinese and Japanese cultures.
C．The writer’s cross-cultural experience in Japan and what he learned from it.
D．The importance of learning Japanese.
Good manners are very important in our daily life. They show one’s personal quality and respect for others. For eighth-grade students, learning good manners is as important as learning school subjects. Good manners can help us make more friends, keep good relationships with others and make our social life easier.
Firstly, we should have polite manners in school. We should greet teachers politely when we meet them. We must listen carefully in class and never interrupt others when they are speaking. We should be friendly to classmates, help each other and never laugh at students who are in trouble. Keeping the classroom clean and quiet is also a basic school manner.
Secondly, we need good manners in public places. When we wait for the bus or in a shop, we should stand in line and never push others. We should speak in a low voice in libraries, cinemas and hospitals so that we won’t disturb others. We must never spit everywhere or throw rubbish casually. It’s also polite to give seats to the old, the disabled and pregnant women on buses and subways.
Thirdly, we should have good family manners. At home, we should respect our parents and elders. We can help parents do some housework in our free time. When we have dinner with family, we should wait for elders to sit down first before we eat. We should not make loud noise while eating.
Good manners are not formed in a short time. We need to keep good behavior every day. Small polite words and simple actions can bring warmth to others. A person with good manners is always popular everywhere. Let’s develop good manners from small things in our daily life.
41．What do good manners show
A．One’s wealth. B．One’s personal quality.
C．One’s study grades. D．One’s hobby.
42．What should we do when we meet teachers
A．Walk away quickly. B．Greet them politely.
C．Keep silent. D．Talk loudly with classmates.
43．Which is a good public manner
A．Push others while waiting. B．Speak loudly in the library.
C．Stand in line patiently. D．Throw rubbish on the ground.
44．What is a good family manner
A．Eat before elders sit down. B．Refuse to do housework.
C．Respect parents and elders. D．Make noise at dinner.
45．What is the best title of the passage
A．The Importance of Good Manners B．How to Make Friends at School
C．Manners in Public Places D．School Life of Middle School Students
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1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．C 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．B
【导语】本文介绍了不同国家的文化差异，包括问候方式(中国握手、日本鞠躬、法国贴面礼)和餐桌礼仪(筷子vs刀叉)，并指出文化差异不是错误，应尊重不同文化，旅行前学习基本习俗有助于避免冲突、促进和平共处。
1．句意：问候方式和餐桌礼仪在世界各地是相当不同的。
文章开头说每个国家有自己独特的文化，问候方式和餐桌礼仪在世界各地是“不同的”。similar“相似的”逻辑相反。
2．句意：在日本，人们互相鞠躬以示尊重。
根据后文“鞠躬越深，尊重越多”，鞠躬是表示“尊重”。
3．句意：在法国，人们亲吻脸颊，亲吻的次数在不同城市不同。
贴面礼的“次数”在不同城市不同。size“大小；尺寸”，time“时间”和place“地方”均不符合语境。
4．句意：在许多文化中，吃饭时发出大声是粗鲁的。
根据常识可知，在许多文化中，吃饭发出大声是“粗鲁的”。polite“礼貌的”逻辑相反。
5．句意：我们永远不应该嘲笑不同的习俗。
不应该“嘲笑”不同的习俗。laugh at是固定搭配，意为“嘲笑”。
6．句意：当我们遇到来自其他文化的人时，我们需要理解他们的生活方式。
遇到来自其他文化的人时，我们需要“理解”他们的生活方式。change“改变”，refuse“拒绝”和forget“忘记”均不符合语境。
7．句意：在去国外旅行之前，学习一些基本习俗是有用的。
旅行前“学习”一些基本习俗是有用的。ignore“忽视”，copy“抄写”和create“创造”均不符合语境。
8．句意：它可以帮助我们避免文化错误，让别人感到舒服。
学习习俗可以帮助避免文化“错误/失误”。friends“朋友”，rules“规则”和stories“故事”均不符合语境。
9．句意：尊重不同文化是良好沟通的关键。
尊重不同文化是良好“沟通”的关键。study“学习”，health“健康”和work“工作”均不符合语境。
10．句意：它帮助来自不同国家的人们和平地生活在一起。
尊重文化差异帮助不同国家的人们和平地“生活”在一起。fight“打架”，travel“旅行”和argue“争论”均不符合语境。
11．C 12．B 13．A 14．D 15．A 16．B 17．A 18．B 19．A 20．B
【导语】本文主要讲述作者去年夏天和家人去印度旅行的经历，介绍当地习俗、学校见闻、美食体验等，展现这次经历的独特性与收获。
11．句意：那真是一次令人惊叹的经历。
根据后文对印度旅行中独特习俗、友好学生等内容的描述，可知这是一次“令人惊叹的”经历，boring“无聊的”；challenging“富有挑战性的”；worrying“令人担心的”，都不符合语境。
12．句意：那里的习俗与我们的非常不同。
根据下文“People usually greet each other with a…bow, which shows respect.”可知，这是当地的“习俗”。
13．句意：人们通常互相行一个轻微的鞠躬礼，以表示尊重。
结合文化常识，印度表示尊重的鞠躬是“轻微的”。heavy“沉重的”；quick“快速的”；slow“缓慢的”，不符合语境。
14．句意：学生们非常友好，想要给我们展示他们的传统舞蹈。
根据“The students were very friendly and…to show us their traditional dances.”可知，学生们很友好，“想要”给我们展示他们的传统舞蹈，“want to do sth”是“想要做某事”的意思，符合语境。“refuse to do sth”表示“拒绝做某事”之意；“agree to do sth”是“同意做某事”的意思，故排除。
15．句意：我被他们的热情深深感动了。
由“by their enthusiasm”可知，作者被深深“感动”。bored“无聊的”和confused“困惑的”及disappointed“失望的”均与逻辑不符。
16．句意：有些菜很辣，但其他的却出乎意料地美味。
印度食物的特点是多“辣”，结合常识，可知用“hot”。
17．句意：一件有趣的事情是，那里的人吃饭时喜欢用手，而不是筷子或叉子。
根据“instead of chopsticks or forks”及“One interesting thing was …”可知，印度人吃饭用“手”。
18．句意：起初我们觉得很难，但经过一些练习后，我们就习惯了。
因为之前没用手吃过饭，所以一开始觉得“困难”。easy“容易的”；interesting“有趣的”；boring“无聊的”均不符合语境。
19．句意：这次旅行让我意识到了解不同文化的重要性。
结合后文这次印度之旅对作者的影响可知，了解不同文化是很重要的事情，“importance”是“重要性”的意思，符合语境。difficulty“困难”；trouble“麻烦”；success“成功”均不符合语境。
20．句意：它开阔了我的眼界，也教会我尊重不同的习俗。
结合前文对印度文化及习俗尊重等内容，可知这次经历教会作者“尊重”不同习俗。forget“忘记” ；change“改变”； refuse“拒绝”均与语境不符。
21．A 22．C 23．C 24．C 25．D 26．B 27．C 28．A 29．B 30．A
【导语】本文讲述埃及男孩Ahmed去加拿大留学半年的经历，亲身感受文化差异，在生活、饮食、礼仪上慢慢适应，懂得了虽然来自不同国家，但人类的情感是相通的。
21．句意：这是我第一次访问西方国家。
根据前文“study in Canada”可知，是第一次来到西方国家，应选用visiting。
22．句意：临走前，妈妈给了我一些建议。
根据后文引号里叮嘱的话语，可知是给建议，应选用advice。
23．句意：当我到达多伦多，一切都感觉很陌生。
根据后文天气、穿着、语言都和家乡不一样，可知感觉陌生，应选用strange。
24．句意：起初，我感到孤独，非常想念家人。
根据后文“missed my family terribly”想家，可知内心孤独，应选用lonely。
25．句意：最大的挑战是饮食。
根据后文讲埃及和加拿大吃饭方式不同、刀叉使用困难，可知是食物餐饮方面，应选用food。
26．句意：我好几次弄得一团糟，感到尴尬。
根据前文吃饭用不好刀叉、弄得很乱，可知感到尴尬难为情，应选用embarrassed。
27．句意：寄宿家庭很有耐心，鼓励我，还教我如何正确使用刀叉。
根据语境，家人示范并教他使用餐具，应选用taught。
28．句意：另一件有趣的事是礼貌礼仪。
根据后文频繁说对不起、谢谢、为陌生人开门，都是礼貌行为，应选用politeness。
29．句意：我了解到不同的文化有不同表达尊重的方式。
根据全文讲埃及和加拿大文化差异，应选用different。
30．句意：这次经历让我明白，虽然我们来自不同国家，却有着相同的人类情感。
根据文中内容，此处表示埃及、加拿大两个国家，应选用countries。
31．A 32．C 33．C 34．C 35．D
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了去朋友家做客时如何做到有礼貌，包括到达时间、携带礼物以及如何问候等方面的建议。
31．文章第二段指出“If your friend tells you to come around 18:00, that means you can be a little later. But it’s a good idea to arrive at the right time.”以及结合常识，下午5点左右邀请，可稍微晚一点，但最好准时，5:02 p.m.符合。
32．文章第四段提到“As a child, I went to visit my friend Sam. I called his parents by their first names Jim and Lucy.”可知，作者小时候叫朋友父亲的名字是Jim。
33．文章第四段提到“Another way to be polite is to call them Sir or Madam.”可知，见到朋友的母亲，更礼貌的称呼是Madam。
34．文章分别从“When to arrive”“What to bring”“How to greet”三个方面介绍了去朋友家做客时如何做到有礼貌，共三种方式。
35．文章开头“Going to a friend’s house is very exciting. But remember to be polite.”点明主旨，即去朋友家做客要记得有礼貌，全文围绕此展开，所以本文话题是去别人家做客时要有礼貌。
36．A 37．C 38．B 39．B 40．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者去日本的跨文化经历，包括去之前的准备、在日本的活动、与日本家庭的交流以及从这次经历中所获得的感悟等。
36．第二段提到：“Before we went to Japan, my parents and I learned some basic Japanese words and customs.”，这表明作者去日本之前学习了一些基本的日语单词和习俗。
37．第二段提到：“We also learned that it’s impolite to stick chopsticks into rice, which is a special custom in Japan.”，说明日本的一个特殊习俗是不把筷子插进米饭里。
38．第三段提到：“A Japanese guide helped us visit many famous places.”，说明是一位日本导游帮助作者参观了许多著名的地方。
39．最后一段提到：“I think cross-cultural communication is very important. It helps us broaden our horizons and make more friends.”，说明作者从这次跨文化经历中学到跨文化交流很重要，能帮助我们结交更多朋友。
40．第一段点明“it was an unforgettable cross-cultural experience that taught me a lot”，且后文围绕在日本的具体经历以及从中获得的感悟展开，整体主要讲述了作者在日本的跨文化经历以及从中学到的东西。
41．B 42．B 43．C 44．C 45．A
【导语】本文是一篇议论文，从学校、公共场所和家庭三个方面介绍了礼貌的重要性，并呼吁大家在生活中养成良好的礼貌习惯。
41．根据原文第一段“They show one’s personal quality and respect for others.”可知，礼貌能体现一个人的个人素质。
42．根据原文第二段“We should greet teachers politely when we meet them.”可知，遇到老师时，我们应该礼貌地打招呼。
43．根据原文第三段“When we wait for the bus or in a shop, we should stand in line and never push others.”可知，在公共场合排队是良好的礼貌行为。
44．根据原文第四段“At home, we should respect our parents and elders.”可知，尊重父母和长辈是良好的家庭礼貌。
45．全文围绕礼貌的重要性展开，分别介绍了学校、公共场所和家庭中的礼貌行为，因此“The Importance of Good Manners”最贴合文章主旨，作标题最佳。
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