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Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 单元测试题 2025-2026学年下学期
初中英语人教版（2024）八年级下册
一、单项选择
1．—Could you tell me ________ when visiting a mosque in Dubai
—You should dress modestly and women need to cover their hair.
A．what should I do B．what I should do
C．that I should do D．if I should do
2．Last month, our school ________ a cultural exchange week with students from Australia.
A．hold B．is holding C．held D．will hold
3．In some Middle Eastern countries, you ________ eat with your left hand. It’s considered unclean.
A．may B．must C．should D．shouldn’t
4．________ I felt nervous at the beginning of my exchange program, I soon made friends and felt at home.
A．Although B．Because C．If D．So
5．It’s not easy to ________ a completely different culture when you first arrive in a foreign country.
A．agree with B．depend on C．adapt to D．look for
6．In China, we use chopsticks for most meals, ________ in Thailand, people often use a fork and spoon.
A．when B．while C．until D．because
7．—________ I bring a small gift when I'm invited to a Japanese home
—Yes, it’s polite. But remember to wrap it nicely.
A．Must B．Should C．Can D．May
8．In India, people usually ________ their heads as a sign of respect when greeting elders.
A．shake B．nod C．bow D．raise
9．—Lucy will go to France as an exchange student next month.
—________ wonderful opportunity for her to learn about French culture!
A．How B．What C．What a D．How a
10．Learning about local ________ can help you avoid making embarrassing mistakes when traveling abroad.
A．languages B．histories C．traditions D．geographies
二、完形填空
When you visit a Chinese family, good manners are important. Before you go, you should prepare a small 11 . It’s polite to bring something.
When you arrive, the host will welcome you warmly. You should 12 greet them. In China, it’s not usual to open the gift right away. It’s 13 to open it later.
At the dinner table, there are also some 14 . The host will ask you to sit down first. You should wait for the elders to start eating 15 . The host may pick food for you, and you should 16 it happily.
Don’t eat too fast. It’s polite to 17 the food is delicious. After the meal, the host will offer you tea or fruit. You can 18 a little.
Before you 19 , you should say thanks to the host. It’s a good way to show your 20 .
11．A．gift B．meal C．book
12．A．quietly B．politely C．quickly
13．A．dangerous B．rude C．better
14．A．problems B．rules C．questions
15．A．after B．before C．when
16．A．refuse B．accept C．throw
17．A．say B．think C．see
18．A．drink B．sell C．make
19．A．come B．stay C．leave
20．A．sadness B．respect C．happiness
三、阅读理解
Around the world, people celebrate birthdays in many different ways. These celebrations tell us a lot about a culture’s values and traditions.
In China, the birthday person often eats long noodles. The noodles symbolize long life, so you should eat them without breaking them. Many Chinese families also eat red eggs, which represent happiness and good luck. For older people, the 60th birthday is especially important because it completes a full cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
In Mexico, the pi ata is a popular birthday tradition. A pi ata is a colorful paper container filled with candies and toys. The birthday child is blindfolded and tries to break the pi ata with a stick while others sing and encourage them. Breaking the pi ata represents overcoming challenges and being rewarded.
In Denmark, people fly a flag outside their window to show someone in the house is having a birthday. Gifts are placed around the child’s bed while they are sleeping, so they see them when they wake up. In some parts of Denmark, they also have “breakfast in bed” for the birthday person.
In Jamaica, birthday celebrations often include flour throwing. Friends and family cover the birthday person with flour. This tradition started in Africa and represents blessings and good fortune. After the flour throwing, everyone dances and celebrates together.
In many Western countries, birthday cakes with candles are common. The number of candles represents the person’s age. Before eating the cake, everyone sings “Happy Birthday” and the birthday person makes a wish and blows out the candles. If all candles go out with one blow, the wish will come true.
These different birthday traditions show that although we celebrate in different ways, the meaning is the same—showing love and appreciation for the person on their special day.
21．What is the right order of birthday traditions in Mexico
a. The birthday child breaks the pi ata with a stick.
b. Others sing and encourage the child.
c. The child is blindfolded.
A．a-b-c B．c-a-b C．c-b-a D．a-c-b
22．What does eating long noodles on a birthday symbolize in China
A．Happiness. B．Good luck. C．Long life. D．Success.
23．How does the writer support the main idea of the text
A．By telling one long story. B．By comparing different countries’ traditions.
C．By asking readers questions. D．By listing numbers and dates.
24．In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the text
A．Sports News. B．Culture & Traditions.
C．Science & Technology. D．Health & Medicine.
25．What can be the best title for the text
A．How to Plan a Birthday Party
B．Birthday Traditions Around the World
C．The History of Birthday Cakes
D．Why We Celebrate Birthdays
My name is Mei Ling. I’m from Singapore, a multicultural country where different cultures live together. Last summer, I visited my cousin in a small town in the United States. It was an eye-opening experience.
Before my trip, I thought I knew a lot about American culture from movies and TV shows. But I soon discovered that real life is quite different. In Singapore, we are very careful about saving face. We avoid saying “no” directly because we don’t want to embarrass others. In America, people are much more direct. They say what they think openly.
One afternoon, my cousin’s friend asked if I liked the hamburger she made. Honestly, I found it too salty. But instead of saying “no,” I said, “It’s very interesting!” She looked confused and asked, “Do you like it or not ” I felt embarrassed. Later, my cousin explained that Americans prefer honest answers. They don’t see honesty as rude.
Another difference was personal space. In Singapore, we often stand close when talking. But in America, people keep more distance. The first time I talked to my cousin’s neighbor, I stepped closer, and she stepped back. I felt hurt, thinking she didn’t like me. Later, I learned about personal space zones in American culture.
By the end of my visit, I understood these differences better. I learned to be more direct when answering questions and to respect personal space. My cousin also learned about Singaporean customs from me. We both grew from this experience.
Now I believe that cultural differences are not problems—they are opportunities to learn. When we understand each other’s cultures, we build bridges of friendship.
26．Where is Mei Ling from
A．The United States. B．Singapore. C．China. D．The UK.
27．What does the underlined word “embarrass” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．使尴尬 B．使高兴 C．使惊讶 D．使放松
28．Why did Mei Ling feel hurt when talking to her cousin’s neighbor
A．Because the neighbor was rude.
B．Because she didn’t understand personal space differences.
C．Because the neighbor didn’t like her.
D．Because she couldn’t speak English well.
29．What did Mei Ling learn from her experience
A．American culture is better than Singaporean culture.
B．She should never visit America again.
C．Cultural differences can help us learn and grow.
D．It’s better to stay in your own country.
30．Which word best describes Mei Ling’s attitude toward cultural differences
A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Indifferent. D．Confused.
Cultural Exchange Week
Our school is organizing a Cultural Exchange Week with students from New Zealand. We need volunteers to help with different activities. Sign up now!
Activity 1: Welcome Party
What: Help set up the party, greet the New Zealand students, and introduce yourself. We will play games and share snacks from both countries.
When: Monday, June 2nd, 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Where: School Dining Hall
Needed: 10 students (good communication skills required)
Activity 2: Culture Sharing Session
What: Prepare a short presentation about Chinese culture. You can talk about festivals, food, customs, or school life. Answer questions from the New Zealand students.
When: Wednesday, June 4th, 3:30 pm — 5:00 pm
Where: Library Meeting Room
Needed: 8 students (good English speaking skills required)
Activity 3: City Tour
What: Show the New Zealand students around our city. Visit the museum, old town, and local market. Practice English while introducing local places.
When: Saturday, June 7th, 9:00 am — 3:00 pm
Where: Meet at the school gate
Needed: 6 students (familiar with the city)
To sign up: Talk to Ms. Chen in Room 201 by May 25th.
31．What do volunteers need to do for the Welcome Party
a. Prepare a presentation.
b. Set up the party.
c. Greet the New Zealand students.
d. Take visitors around the city.
A．a, b B．b, c C．c, d D．a, d
32．Where will the Culture Sharing Session be held
A．School Dining Hall. B．Library Meeting Room.
C．City Museum. D．School gate.
33．How long does the City Tour last
A．2 hours. B．4 hours. C．6 hours. D．8 hours.
34．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．Volunteers for the Welcome Party need good English speaking skills.
B．The Culture Sharing Session is on Saturday.
C．Students need to sign up by May 25th.
D．The City Tour meets at the library.
35．What kind of text is this
A．A news report. B．A volunteer recruitment poster.
C．A personal diary. D．A travel guide.
四、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译划线部分。
Birthday customs are different around the world.
In China, people eat long noodles and eggs on their birthdays. They mean long life and good luck. Parents also give gifts to their children.
In Canada, people have birthday cakes with candles. They sing the birthday song and blow out the candles. The birthday child makes a wish.
In Thailand, people pour water on the birthday person. They wish him or her good luck and a happy life.
In South Africa, people have a big party. Friends and family come together and have a big meal.
36．What do Chinese people eat on their birthdays
37．What do Canadian people do on birthdays
38．Why do people pour water on the birthday person in Thailand
39．What birthday custom do you like best Why
40．将文中划线句子翻译成中文。
五、短文填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词。
Do you know how people greet each other in different countries In Japan, people 41 when they meet. It shows respect. In America, they often shake 42 (hand) when they meet for the first time. In France, people kiss friends on the 43 . Good friends may 44 each other when they meet again. In 45 (form) actions, people like to use polite ways. Last week, my foreign friend came to China. We shook hands first. 46 he kissed me on the cheek. I felt a little surprised 47 happy. It is very important to learn about these customs 48 we visit other countries. They help us communicate better and make more 49 (friend). Different greetings make the world interesting. Experiencing these cultural 50 (different) is an unforgettable experience.
六、完成句子
51．With the guidance of our teacher, we prepared the Project materials. (改为一般过去时的否定句)
With the guidance of our teacher, we ________ ________ the Project materials.
52．She has been working on her cross-cultural project since last week.（改为一般疑问句）
________ she ________ working on her cross-cultural project since last week
53．He finished the cross-cultural report by working with his group members. （改为同义句）
He finished the cross-cultural report ________ ________ ________ ________ his group members.
54．There are some differences between Chinese and Western greeting customs. (对划线部分提问)
________ ________ between Chinese and Western greeting customs
55．I used to know little about cross-cultural customs. （改为否定句）
I ________ ________ ________ know little about cross-cultural customs.
七、书面表达
56．假设你是李梅，你的英国笔友Leo想了解你参与跨文化交流活动的经历及收获。请你根据提示，给他写一封80词左右的邮件，介绍活动内容、你的经历及感悟。
提示词：cross-cultural, exchange, experience, respect, learn, friendship
要求：
1. 书信格式正确；
2. 条理清晰，语句通顺；
3. 包含提示词，可适当发挥；
4. 语法正确，无拼写错误。
Dear Leo,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Mei
参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C D A C B B C C C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B C B B B A A C B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C C B B B B A B C B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 B B C C B
1．B
【详解】句意： ——你能告诉我参观迪拜清真寺时我该做什么吗？ ——你应该穿着得体，女性需要遮住头发。
宾语从句需用陈述语序，即“引导词+主语+谓语”，A项为疑问语序，排除；根据答句可知询问的是具体做法，应用what引导，且what在从句中作do的宾语，C项that和D项if不符合语境。应填what I should do。
2．C
【详解】句意：上个月，我们学校与来自澳大利亚的学生举办了文化交流周。
根据“Last month”可知，句子描述的是过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式held。
3．D
【详解】句意：在一些中东国家，你不应该用左手吃饭。这被认为是不洁的。
may可以；must必须；should应该；shouldn’t不应该。根据后句可知用左手吃饭被认为是不洁净的，因此是不应该做的。
4．A
【详解】句意：尽管在交换项目的开始我感到紧张，但我很快就交了朋友并感觉像在家一样自在。
Although尽管；Because因为；If如果；So因此。根据“I felt nervous at the beginning of my exchange program, I soon made friends and felt at home.”可知，前后句之间是让步关系，应填Although。
5．C
【详解】句意：当你初次到达一个陌生的国家时，适应一种完全不同的文化并不容易。
agree with同意；depend on依赖；adapt to适应；look for寻找。根据“…a completely different culture when you first arrive in a foreign country” 可知，此处指难以适应陌生国家的文化，应填adapt to。
6．B
【详解】句意：在中国，我们用筷子处大多数饭菜，然而在泰国，人们经常用叉子和勺子。
when当……时候；while然而；until直到；because因为。根据前后分句可知，中国用筷子与泰国用叉子和勺子形成对比，while表示“然而”。
7．B
【详解】句意：——当我被邀请到日本家庭时，我应该带个小礼物吗？——是的，这很有礼貌。但记得要包装好。
Must必须；Should应该；Can能；May可以。根据答语“Yes, it’s polite.”可知，此处是在询问关于礼仪的建议，表示“应该”做某事才符合规范，而不是强制性的“必须”或询问许可。应填Should。
8．C
【详解】句意：在印度，人们问候长辈时通常低下头以示尊重。
shake摇动；nod点头；bow鞠躬/低头；raise抬起。根据“as a sign of respect”和“greeting elders”可知，在问候长辈时表示尊重的常见礼仪是低头或鞠躬，应填bow。
9．C
【详解】句意：——露西下个月将作为交换生去法国。——对她来说学习法国文化是多么好的一个机会啊！
感叹句结构有两种：①What+(a/an)+形容词+可数名词单数+主语+谓语！②How+形容词/副词+主语+谓语！此处“opportunity”是可数名词单数，且“wonderful”以辅音音素开头，需用“What a”引导感叹句。
10．C
【详解】句意：了解当地传统可以帮助你在出国旅行时避免犯尴尬的错误。
languages语言；histories历史；traditions传统；geographies地理。根据“avoid making embarrassing mistakes”及文化差异常识可知，了解当地风俗传统尤为重要，traditions符合语境。
11．A 12．B 13．C 14．B 15．B 16．B 17．A 18．A 19．C 20．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了拜访中国家庭时的礼仪：带小礼物、礼貌问候、晚些拆礼物、餐桌礼仪（等长辈先吃、接受夹菜、称赞食物）、适量喝茶、告别致谢。
11．句意：在你出发前，你应该准备一份小礼物。
根据后文“It’s polite to bring something.”，拜访中国家庭通常带小礼物，而非餐饭或书。meal“餐饭”不符合，book“书”过于具体且不普遍。
12．句意：你应该礼貌地和他们打招呼。
修饰动词greet（问候），应为“礼貌地问候”。quietly“安静地”不符合语境；quickly“快速地”也不恰当。
13．句意：晚一点再打开它会更好。
在中国文化中，当面打开礼物不太常见，晚点打开更好。better是比较级，表示“更好”。dangerous“危险的”和rude“粗鲁的”明显不符。
14．句意：在餐桌上，也有一些规矩。
餐桌上有“规矩”，即礼仪规则。problems“麻烦”和questions“提问”均不合适。
15．句意：你应该等长辈先开始吃。
应等长辈先开始吃，即“在你自己开始吃之前”。after“之后”意思相反；when“当……时”不明确。
16．句意：主人可能会为你夹菜，你应该开心地接受。
主人夹菜给你，应该开心地接受（accept）。refuse“拒绝”不礼貌；throw“扔掉”荒谬。
17．句意：说食物好吃是有礼貌的。
礼貌地“说”食物好吃。think“认为”是内心想法，不直接表达；see“看见”无关。
18．句意：你可以喝一点。
主人提供茶或水果，你可以“喝”一点茶。sell“卖”和make“制作”不符合。
19．句意：在你离开之前，你应该向主人道谢。
在你“离开”之前道谢。come“来”和stay“停留”与逻辑不符。
20．句意：这是表达你的尊敬的好方法。
道谢是表达“尊重”的好方式。sadness“悲伤”和happiness“快乐”不符合语境。
21．C 22．C 23．B 24．B 25．B
【导语】文章介绍中国、墨西哥、丹麦、牙买加及西方国家不同的生日习俗，表达虽然庆祝方式不同，但都饱含祝福与关爱的共同意义。
21．第三段“The birthday child is blindfolded → others sing and encourage them → tries to break the pi ata with a stick”点明了顺序：蒙眼→众人唱歌鼓励→敲打彩罐，对应c-b-a。
22．第二段“The noodles symbolize long life”直接点明寓意长寿。
23．文章依次列举多个国家的生日习俗，通过对比不同国家传统来展开全文。
24．全文讲各国生日文化与传统，属于文化与传统板块。
25．首尾都点明主题：世界各地不同的生日传统，对应标题Birthday Traditions Around the World。
26．B 27．A 28．B 29．C 30．B
【导语】梅玲来自新加坡，在美国小镇探亲时，亲身感受了新加坡与美国在说话方式、个人空间上的文化差异，并从中学会理解、尊重不同文化。
26．第一段“My name is Mei Ling. I’m from Singapore”，直接点明来自新加坡。
27．文中“We avoid saying ‘no’ directly because we don’t want to embarrass others.”，新加坡人不直接拒绝，是不想让别人尴尬。
28．第四段梅玲习惯性站得近，对方往后退，她误以为对方不喜欢自己，其实是不懂个人空间的文化差异。
29．最后一段“cultural differences are not problems—they are opportunities to learn”，说明文化差异能帮助我们学习和成长。
30．她认为文化差异是学习的机会、能搭建友谊桥梁，态度是积极的。
31．B 32．B 33．C 34．C 35．B
【导语】本文是学校文化交流周志愿者招募海报，介绍三项志愿活动的内容、时间、地点、人数及报名方式。
31．“Activity 1”写明“Help set up the party, greet the New Zealand students”，对应b，c。
32．文中“Activity 2 Where: Library Meeting Room”，原文直接给出地点。
33．时间：9:00 am — 3:00 pm，共计6小时。
34．文末“To sign up: … by May 25th”，报名截止到5月25日。其余选项均与原文信息不符。
35．文章发布志愿活动、招募学生报名，是志愿者招募海报。
36．Long noodles and eggs. 37． They have birthday cakes with candles, sing the birthday song, blow out the candles and the birthday child makes a wish. 38．To wish him/her good luck and a happy life. 39．I like eating long noodles best because it means long life. 40．在中国，人们在生日时吃长寿面和鸡蛋。
【导语】本文主要介绍了世界各地不同的生日习俗，包括中国、加拿大、泰国和南非等国家在生日时的特色活动及寓意。
36．根据第二段“In China, people eat long noodles and eggs on their birthdays.”可知，中国人在生日时吃长寿面和鸡蛋，答案为原文直接信息。
37．根据第三段“In Canada, people have birthday cakes with candles. They sing the birthday song and blow out the candles. The birthday child makes a wish.”可知，加拿大人在生日时吃有蜡烛的生日蛋糕、唱生日歌、吹灭蜡烛，过生日的孩子会许愿，答案是对原文内容的整合。
38．根据第四段“In Thailand, people pour water on the birthday person. They wish him or her good luck and a happy life.”可知，在泰国人们往过生日的人身上泼水是为了祝愿他/她好运和幸福生活，答案为原文直接信息。
39．开放题，答案不唯一。需结合文中提到的不同国家生日习俗及寓意等内容，表明观点并给出合理理由即可，示例答案表明最喜欢吃长寿面并说明了原因。
40．“In China”表示“在中国”；“people”表示“人们”；“eat long noodles and eggs”表示“吃长寿面和鸡蛋”；“on their birthdays”表示“在他们的生日时”，整合起来翻译为“在中国，人们在生日时吃长寿面和鸡蛋”。
41．bow 42．hands 43．cheek 44．hug 45．formal 46．Then 47．but 48．when 49．friends 50．differences
【导语】本文主要介绍不同国家不同的见面问候礼仪，讲述作者和外国朋友相处的经历，故告诉我们了解各国风俗的重要意义。
41．句意：在日本，人们见面时会鞠躬。 根据常识和后文“It shows respect” 表示表达尊重，日本见面礼仪是鞠躬。
42．句意：在美国，人们第一次见面经常握手。 shake hands是固定表达 “握手”，要用复数形式。
43．句意：在法国，人们亲吻朋友的脸颊。 结合各国礼仪常识，法国见面亲吻脸颊。
44．句意：好朋友再次相见时可能会互相拥抱。 情态动词may后接动词原形，结合常识，在法国，好朋友再次相见时可能会互相拥抱，应用hug。
45．句意：在正式场合，人们喜欢用礼貌的方式。 修饰名词actions需要形容词，form变为形容词formal表示 “正式的”。
46．句意：我们先握了手，然后他亲吻了我的脸颊。 前后是先后发生的动作，用连词Then表示 “然后”。
47．句意：我有一点惊讶但是很开心。 前后语义转折，surprised和happy形成转折关系，用but连接。
48．句意：当我们去其他国家旅行时，了解这些风俗非常重要。 此处表示 “当…… 的时候”，用连词when引导时间状语从句。
49．句意：它们帮助我们更好地交流，交到更多朋友。 more后接可数名词复数，friend变为复数friends。
50．句意：体验这些文化差异是一次难忘的经历。 形容词cultural后接名词，these后要用复数，different变为名词复数differences。
51． didn’t prepare
【详解】句意：在老师的指导下，我们准备了项目材料。原句为一般过去时，改为否定句需借助助动词didn’t，后面实义动词还原为原形prepare。故填didn’t；prepare。
52． Has been
【详解】句意：自上周以来，她一直在做她的跨文化项目。(改为一般疑问句)。原句是现在完成进行时(结构为“has been + 现在分词”)，变一般疑问句时需将助动词“Has”提前至句首，“been”保持原形，即“Has she been working on her cross-cultural project since last week ”。故填①Has；②been。
53． with the help of
【详解】句意：他通过与小组成员合作完成了这份跨文化报告。原句中核心结构是“by doing something”意为“通过做某事”，表示方式或手段。由于题干共4个空格，可使用“with the help of someone”替换，表示在某人的帮助下，其中本题someone即“his group members”。故填with the help of。
54． What is
【详解】句意：中国和西方的问候习俗存在一些差异。There be句型中，对表示物的主语的名词短语提问，用“What is+状语”，故填What；is。
55． didn’t/used use/not to
【详解】句意：我过去几乎不了解跨文化习俗。“used to”表示“过去常常；过去曾经”，时态为一般过去时，改为否定句，形式为didn’t use to/used not to。故填didn’t/used；use/not；to。
56．
Dear Leo,
I’m glad to tell you about my cross-cultural exchange experience. Last week, our school held an exchange activity with foreign students.
I made friends with a girl from America. I introduced Chinese culture to her, and she told me about Western customs. We learned a lot from each other and realized the importance of respecting different cultures.
This activity helped me make new friends and broaden my horizons. I think cross-cultural communication can bring people closer and build friendship.
Yours,
Li Mei
【详解】写作步骤
[第一步：审题立意]
确定文体：应用文（邮件），以一般过去时和一般现在时为主
明确要点：活动内容、个人经历、收获感悟
确定人称：第一人称（I/my）
注意事项：紧扣主题，覆盖全部要点，语言简洁
[第二步：构思布局]
三段式结构：
开头段：已给出，引出话题
主体段：介绍活动内容和具体经历
结尾段：表达收获与感悟
[第三步：要点展开]
要点一：活动内容
cross-cultural exchange/our school held an exchange activity with foreign students/an activity about different cultures等
要点二：个人经历
made friends with a girl from America/introduced Chinese culture to her/she told me about Western customs/we talked about festivals and food/we learned from each other等
要点三：收获感悟
realized the importance of respecting different cultures/made new friends/broadened my horizons/cross-cultural communication can bring people closer/build friendship/understand each other better等
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