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Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 短文语法综合填空 强化练 2025-2026学年下学期初中英语人教版（2024）八年级下册
In the traditional Chinese farming calendar, the year is divided into 24 solar terms and there are six terms in each season. Grain Rain (谷雨), the 1 (six) and final solar term of spring, usually falls in late April. 2 (it) name comes from the ancient saying, “Rain improves the growth of hundreds of grains”, showing the 3 (important) of rainfall during this period for crop growth.
Grain Rain is not only about farming but also rich in 4 (culture) traditions. In southern China, people enjoy drinking spring tea around this time. The tea is full of vitamins and is believed to help people see better and keep bad luck away. You cannot truly get these benefits 5 you drink the fresh tea this season. Meanwhile, in northern China, people usually eat toona sinensis (香椿). This seasonal vegetable is known 6 being good for the stomach.
Another interesting tradition belongs to coastal 7 (fisherman). For thousands of years, they have celebrated the Grain Rain, which marks their first fishing trip of the year. During the festival, they pray for safety at sea and hope they can fish 8 (successful) in this season.
Grain Rain is more than a sign of changing seasons. It also shows the close 9 (connect) between humans and nature in Chinese culture. As spring turns to summer, people follow old customs while working with nature’s rhythm. This harmony(和谐) reminds us 10 (respect) the Earth’s cycles, just as old ancestors have done for centuries.
Do you know what culture shock is You may feel it when you experience a new culture, because the new culture is 11 (difference) from your own. You might feel surprised when you see new customs. Some of them are so formal 12 you don’t know how to act. For example, in some countries, people don’t kiss each other on the cheek 13 they are good friends. You should take off your shoes as 14 as you enter someone’s home. Being late is common in some places, but in others, it’s considered rude. You should be patient and not expect people 15 (be) on time all the time. Sticking chopsticks into a bowl of rice is very rude in some Asian countries. You should avoid 16 (do) it. When learning about new cultures, it’s natural to feel 17 (embarrass) sometimes. But it is 18 (interest) to discover cultural differences. As you learn more, you will become more curious and 19 (interest) in the new culture. You will soon find that it is not so hard to understand different ways of life. It is 20 (surprise) how much you can learn when you keep an open mind.
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In many Asian countries, it is normal for people to eat with chopsticks. However, there are some rules about how to use them 21 (proper). Firstly, don’t stick your chopsticks into food. That is very 22 (polite) and even considered unlucky in some cultures. Secondly, don’t pull dishes close to you with your chopsticks. It is 23 (proper) to reach for food. Thirdly, don’t point at others with your chopsticks or wave them around when you talk. It is seen as 24 (friendly) and rude. 25 (last) but not least, hold your chopsticks correctly. Using chopsticks looks easy, but it can actually be a little 26 (challenge). Many people feel 27 (confuse) at first, because there are many rules to remember. Some people even feel 28 (embarrass) when they drop food or use chopsticks the wrong way. But don’t worry. With practice, you will get better. The key is to keep trying. It’s 29 (common) to make mistakes when learning something new. Soon, you’ll find that using chopsticks is not as difficult as you think. It’s 30 (interest) to learn about different table manners around the world.
Dear Yaming,
I will visit my Chinese friend’s home next week. I am writing to ask for your advice on Chinese table m 31 . I know that cultural differences can sometimes cause e 32 situations, so I want to do everything right.
F 33 , should I take a gift If so, what is a p 34 gift to buy S 35 , when we have dinner, is there any special rule For example, I am not u 36 to eating with chopsticks. Is it okay if I use a fork Also, I hear that Chinese people like to serve a lot of food to their guests. What should I say if I am full Will they feel sad u 37 I eat everything on the table
I really want to leave a good i 38 on his parents. I know a simple smile can go a l 39 way, but I still want to learn more about the traditions. I look forward to r 40 your email soon.
Cheers,
Tina
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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.
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Different countries have different greeting customs. In many Western countries, people often shake hands when they meet for the first time. In Japan, people like 51 (bow) to each other as a sign of respect. Some people bump fists 52 a friendly way to greet each other. In France, it is common 53 (kiss) on the cheek when meeting close friends. The Maori people in New Zealand sometimes rub noses 54 they meet. Many people feel confused 55 the right way to greet people in a new culture. Some people may feel embarrassed when they use the wrong greeting. For example, Anna from the US was surprised 56 the way people greet in some Asian countries. Li Tong once felt confused when he didn’t know how 57 (greet) a foreign guest. Ji-Hoon felt embarrassed when he tried to hug someone who preferred 58 (bow). 59 is important to learn about different greeting customs before visiting a new country. We should remember that there is no single right way to greet people. We need to respect the local customs and be polite. In this way, we can avoid making mistakes and make new friends 60 (easy).
It is believed that the Qiang people create magic with needles. Their embroidery (刺绣) is 61 (know) for rainbow-like patterns on black clothes. Before dawn breaks, craftswomen already sit by 62 (wood) windows, their hands moving like gentle streams. They work all the time, turning dreams into stitches. Every thread holds prayers for family 63 (healthy) and harvest joy.
The Qiang people, 64 believe sheep are lucky, embroider sheep horn flowers on clothes and shoes to keep away bad luck! They live in misty (多雾的) mountains and love sunshine. In the past, they used to 65 (make) round suns with golden threads, a tradition some artisans still keep alive today.
Qiang art now brightens modern life. Young designers in Mianyang blend old patterns with new styles. They add 66 (it) symbols to schoolbags, phone cases, and even skateboards! Models parade in Qiang-style dresses worldwide! People are 67 (please) with its cultural charm, calling it “a rainbow from the mountains”.
In school clubs across Sichuan, children learn embroidery from Qiang grandmothers. Elders warn them 68 (respect) each stitch’s meaning, for patterns speak our ancestors’ language. We are 69 (pride) of this “wordless history book”. 70 doubt, it connects past to future. Through needles and threads, Qiang voices cross centuries. Let our voices sing its stories forever!
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1．sixth 2．Its 3．importance 4．cultural 5．unless 6．for 7．fishermen 8．successfully 9．connection 10．to respect
【导语】本文主要介绍了中国二十四节气中的谷雨，以及这一节气丰富的文化内涵。
1．句意：谷雨是春季的第六个也是最后一个节气，通常在4月下旬。此处表示“第六个”，应用序数词sixth。
2．句意：它的名字来源于一句古话：“雨生百谷”，表明这一时期降雨对作物生长的重要性。分析句子结构可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词its修饰名词name，表示“它的”。
3．句意：它的名字来源于一句古话：“雨生百谷”，表明这一时期降雨对作物生长的重要性。分析句子结构可知，此处应用名词importance作宾语，表示“重要性”。
4．句意：谷雨不仅与农事有关，而且蕴含着丰富的文化传统。分析句子结构可知，此处应用形容词cultural修饰名词traditions，表示“文化的”。
5．句意：除非在这个季节喝新鲜的茶，否则你不能真正获得这些益处。根据语境可知，此处表示“除非”，应用unless引导条件状语从句。
6．句意：这种时令蔬菜被认为对胃有好处。be known for为固定短语，意为“因……而闻名”，所以此处应用介词for。
7．句意：另一个有趣的传统属于沿海渔民。fisherman为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且没有冠词限定，所以应用其复数形式fishermen。
8．句意：在节日期间，他们祈求海上平安，希望在这个季节能成功捕鱼。分析句子结构可知，此处应用副词successfully修饰动词fish，表示“成功地”。
9．句意：它还展示了中国文化中人与自然的紧密联系。分析句子结构可知，此处应用名词connection作宾语，表示“联系”。
10．句意：这种和谐提醒我们要尊重地球的循环，就像祖先们几个世纪以来所做的那样。remind sb to do sth为固定短语，意为“提醒某人做某事”，所以此处应用动词不定式to respect作宾语补足语。
11．different 12．that 13．unless 14．soon 15．to be 16．doing 17．embarrassed 18．interesting 19．interested 20．surprising
【导语】本文介绍了文化冲击的概念，并举例说明了在不同文化中可能遇到的习俗差异，强调了以开放心态理解和适应新文化的重要性。
11．句意：当你体验一种新文化时可能会感受到它，因为新文化与你自身的文化不同。固定搭配be different from意为“与…… 不同”，此处需将名词difference变为形容词different作表语。
12．句意：有些习俗太过正式，以至于你不知道该怎么做。固定句型so…that…意为“如此…… 以至于……”，引导结果状语从句，故填that。
13．句意：例如，在一些国家，人们不会互相亲吻脸颊，除非他们是好朋友。根据逻辑关系，“不亲吻脸颊”是以“是好朋友”为条件，用unless表示“除非”，故填unless。
14．句意：你一进入别人家就应该脱掉鞋子。固定搭配as soon as意为“一…… 就……”，引导时间状语从句，故填soon。
15．句意：你应该有耐心，不要指望人们一直准时。固定搭配expect sb. to do sth.意为“期待/指望某人做某事”，故填to be。
16．句意：你应该避免那样做。固定用法avoid doing sth.意为“避免做某事”，后接动名词作宾语，故填doing。
17．句意：在学习新文化时，有时感到尴尬是很自然的。本句为“It is+形容词+to do sth.”固定句式，其中it作形式主语，不定式短语为真正主语。feel为感官系动词，后接形容词作表语。embarrassed为-ed形容词，侧重描述人的主观心理状态，意为“感到尴尬的”，此处用于形容人的内心感受，故填embarrassed。
18．句意：但发现文化差异是很有趣的。本句同样为“It is+形容词+to do sth.”句式，it作形式主语，真正主语是后置的不定式事件。interesting为-ing形容词，侧重描述事物或事件本身的性质，意为“有趣的”，此处用于修饰“发现文化差异”这件事，故填interesting。
19．句意：随着你了解更多，你会变得更加好奇，并对新文化更感兴趣。本句中，and连接两个并列的表语成分，主语You为人。interested为-ed形容词，侧重描述人的主观心理状态，意为“感兴趣的”，常与介词in搭配表示“对……感兴趣”，故填interested。
20．句意：当你保持开放心态时，能学到的东西之多令人惊讶。本句中it作形式主语，后置的how much you can learn为主语从句，作句子真正主语。surprising为-ing形容词，侧重描述事物或事件本身的性质，意为“令人惊讶的”，此处用于修饰这件事，故填surprising。
21．properly 22．impolite 23．improper 24．unfriendly 25．Last 26．challenging 27．confused 28．embarrassed 29．common 30．interesting
【导语】本文介绍了亚洲国家使用筷子的相关礼仪规则，强调了正确使用筷子的重要性，同时也鼓励人们通过练习掌握筷子用法，了解不同的餐桌礼仪。
21．句意：然而，有一些关于如何正确使用筷子的规则。根据“修饰动词use需用副词”可知，proper的副词形式是properly。
22．句意：那是非常不礼貌的，在一些文化中甚至被认为是不吉利的。根据“把筷子插在食物里是不礼貌的行为”可知，此处需用polite的反义词impolite。
23．句意：其次，不要用筷子把餐盘拉到自己面前。伸手去够食物是不合礼仪的。考查形容词反义词，固定句型It is+形容词+to do sth.。proper意为 “合适的、合乎礼仪的”，结合筷子礼仪常识，直接伸手够饭菜是不礼貌的，需用反义词improper。
24．句意：这被视为不友好且粗鲁的。根据“用筷子指别人或说话时挥舞筷子是不礼貌的”可知，此处需用friendly的反义词unfriendly。
25．句意：最后但同样重要的是，要正确握筷子。根据固定短语“last but not least（最后但同样重要的是）” 可知，此处需用last，句首单词首字母需大写。
26．句意：使用筷子看起来容易，但实际上可能有点有挑战性。根据“a little后接形容词”可知，challenge的形容词形式是challenging，表示 “有挑战性的”。
27．句意：很多人一开始会感到困惑，因为有很多规则要记住。根据“feel后接形容词修饰人”可知，confuse修饰人时用confused，表示“感到困惑的”。
28．句意：有些人掉食物或用错筷子方式时甚至会感到尴尬。根据“feel后接形容词修饰人”可知，embarrass修饰人时用embarrassed，表示“感到尴尬的”。
29．句意：学习新事物时犯错是很常见的。根据“学习新事物犯错是正常现象”可知，此处用形容词common 表示 “常见的、普遍的”。
30．句意：了解世界各地不同的餐桌礼仪是很有趣的。根据“It’s后接形容词修饰事物”可知，interest修饰事物时用interesting，表示 “有趣的”。
31．manners/anners 32．embarrassing/mbarrassing 33．Firstly/irstly 34．proper/roper 35．Secondly/econdly 36．used/sed 37．unless/nless 38．impression/mpression 39．long/ong 40．receiving/eceiving
【导语】本文是一封询问中国餐桌礼仪的求助邮件。
31．句意：我写信是想向你请教中国的餐桌礼仪。上文说要去中国朋友家做客，所以是请教中国的餐桌礼仪，table manners“餐桌礼仪”。
32．句意：我知道文化差异有时会导致尴尬的情况，所以我想把每件事都做好。下文说想把每件事都做好，应该是怕文化差异导致尴尬局面，embarrassing“令人尴尬的”，形容词修饰名词situations。
33．句意：首先，我应该带礼物吗？此处问的是第一个问题，用副词firstly“第一，首先”。
34．句意：如果是这样，买什么礼物才合适？此处询问买什么合适的礼物给主人，proper“合适的”，形容词修饰名词gift。
35．句意：第二，我们吃饭的时候，有什么特别的规定吗？第一个问题是关于买礼物，此处是第二个问题——餐桌礼仪，用副词secondly“第二”。
36．句意：例如，我不习惯用筷子吃饭。be used to doing sth“习惯做某事”。填used。
37．句意：如果我不把桌上的东西都吃光，他们会难过吗？此处表示与“I eat everything on the table”相反的情况，询问如果不把桌上的东西都吃光，主人是否会难过，用unless“除非；如果不”引导条件状语从句。
38．句意：我真的很想给他的父母留下一个好印象。leave a good impression on sb“给某人留下好印象”。
39．句意：我知道一个简单的微笑就能起很大作用。go a long way“大有帮助”是固定短语。
40．句意：我期待着很快收到你的电子邮件。宾语为“电子邮件”，写信人应该是希望很快收到回件，receive“收到”，look forward to doing sth“期待做某事”，此处用receive的动名词形式receiving。
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．to bow/bowing 52．in 53．to kiss 54．when 55．about 56．at 57．to greet 58．to bow/bowing 59．It 60．easily
【导语】本文主要介绍了不同国家各具特色的问候礼仪，指出人们在陌生文化中容易因问候方式不当而尴尬，强调出国前需了解当地问候习俗、尊重本土文化的重要性，倡导以礼貌的方式避免社交失误、顺利结交朋友。
51．句意：在日本，人们喜欢互相鞠躬，以此表示尊重。“like to do sth./like doing sth.”表示“喜欢做某事”，固定搭配。
52．句意：有些人会以友好的方式碰拳，来互相打招呼。“in a ... way”表示“以……的方式”，是英语中的固定表达。
53．句意：在法国，和亲密的朋友见面时亲吻脸颊是很常见的。“It is+形容词+to do sth.”是固定句型，其中“it”是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式“to do”，表示“做某事是……的”。
54．句意：新西兰的毛利人见面时，有时会碰鼻子。“when”引导时间状语从句，表示“当……的时候”，用来描述两个动作同时发生。
55．句意：很多人在陌生文化中，会对正确的打招呼方式感到困惑。“feel confused about sth.”表示“对某事感到困惑/迷茫”，固定搭配。
56．句意：比如，来自美国的安娜，对一些亚洲国家的打招呼方式感到惊讶。“be surprised at sth.”表示“对某事感到惊讶”，为固定搭配，“at”用来引出惊讶的对象。
57．句意：李彤曾经因为不知道如何问候外国客人而感到困惑。“疑问词（how/what/when等）+to do”在句中作“know”的宾语，表示“如何/怎样做某事”，为固定结构。
58．句意：智勋试图拥抱一个更愿意鞠躬的人时，感到很尴尬。“prefer to do sth./prefer doing sth.”表示“更愿意/更喜欢做某事”，固定搭配。
59．句意：在去一个新国家旅行前，了解不同的问候礼仪是很重要的。“It is+形容词+to do sth.”是固定句型，“It”作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式，句首首字母必须大写。
60．句意：这样一来，我们就能避免犯错，轻松地交到新朋友。副词用来修饰动词“make”，“easy”是形容词，对应的副词形式是“easily”，表示“轻松地、容易地”。
61．known 62．wooden 63．health 64．who 65．make 66．its 67．pleased 68．to respect 69．proud 70．Without
【导语】本文主要讲述了羌族刺绣这一传统工艺，包括其特点、文化寓意、历史传承以及在现代的发展。
61．句意：他们的刺绣以黑布上彩虹般的图案而闻名。be known for“因……而闻名”，此处用know的过去分词形式known。
62．句意：天亮前，女工匠们已经坐在木窗旁，她们的手像轻柔的溪流一样移动。此处需要形容词修饰名词windows，wood的形容词形式是wooden，意为“木制的”。
63．句意：每一根线都承载着对家人健康和丰收喜悦的祈愿。此处作介词for的宾语，需用名词形式。
64．句意：认为羊是吉祥的羌族人，在衣服和鞋子上绣羊角花以驱走厄运！此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词The Qiang people指人，从句缺主语，故用关系代词who。
65．句意：过去，他们常用金线绣制圆形太阳图案，这一传统至今仍被一些工匠保留着。used to do sth是固定搭配，意为“过去常常做某事”，to后接动词原形。
66．句意：他们把它的图案添加到书包、手机壳甚至滑板上！此处修饰名词symbols，用it的形容词性物主代词its。
67．句意：人们对它的文化魅力感到满意，称它为“来自大山的彩虹”。be pleased with是固定短语，意为“对……感到满意”，空处填形容词pleased。
68．句意：长辈们告诫他们要尊重每一针的含义，因为图案承载着祖先的语言。warn sb to do sth意为“提醒某人做某事”，空处用不定式作宾语补足语。
69．句意：我们为这本“无字史书”感到骄傲。be proud of是固定短语，意为“为……感到骄傲”，proud是形容词，在句中作表语。
70．句意：毫无疑问，它连接着过去与未来。without doubt是固定短语，意为“毫无疑问”，句首单词首字母需大写。
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