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2026 人教版英语八下学霸预习单元测试卷
单元测试卷
Unit 6 Crossing Cultures
一、单项选择（10 分，每题 1 分）
( )1. In Japan, peopleusually __________when they meet a teacher as a sign ofrespect.
A. shake hands B. bow C. hug D. kiss cheeks
( )2. It’s __________ to give or take things with your left hand in India.
A. polite B. common C. rude D. safe
( )3. You shouldn’t arrive early to a French party _______ the host may still be
preparing.
A. because B. unless C. so that D. as soon as
( )4. The table manners in the UK are __________ confusing that Hongli felt worried
before the dinner.
A. very B. so C. too D. such
( )5. — Have you ever experienced cultural differences?
— Yes. I was __________ when a French friend kissed my cheek.
A. embarrassed B. embarrassing C. confused D. confusing
( )6. Many French people are private, so you’d better not ask __________ questions
unless you know them well.
A. public B. personal C. safe D. interesting
( )7. In China, it’s polite to wait for older people to start eating __________ you have
dinner at a friend’s house.
A. if B. until C. though D. because
( )8. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of power and good fortune, __________ dragons
in Western stories are frightening monsters.
A. so B. but C. or D. and
( )9. You_____bring a small gift when visiting a French family—it’s a common custom.
A. should B. shouldn’t C. could not D. must not
( )10. As soon as Tina __________ in Shanghai, she will stay with the Zhao family for
two weeks.
A. arrive B. arrives C. will arrive D. arrived
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二、根据汉语提示完成句子（10 分，每题 2 个空，每个空 1 分）
1. 在印度，人们双手合十并说 “Namaste” 来打招呼。
In India, people __________ their palms together and say “Namaste” to __________.
2. 除非你和对方很熟，否则不要问法国人关于收入的问题。
Don’t ask French people about their income __________ you know them quite well.
3. 中国的餐桌礼仪如此重要，以至于每个外国人都应该了解一下。
Table manners in China are ___ ____ that every foreigner should learn about them.
4. 法国人认为准时或晚几分钟参加聚会是正常的。
French people think it’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late _______ a party.
5. 你应该用公筷从公用盘子里取食物，这是礼貌的做法。
You should use serving chopsticks to take food from shared dishes. It’s the
________ ________ to do so.
三、语法填空，阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词并用正确形式填空。（10 分，
每空 1 分）
（
custom, polite, embarrass, confuse, greet, private, unless, as soon as, so...that,
）
proper
Crossing cultures can be exciting but challenging. Different countries have different
__________. In Japan, people __________ each other by bowing. The deeper the bow, the
more respect it shows. This made Anna feel surprised at first because people in the US
usually shake hands.
In India, it’s __________ to use your right hand to eat. Using the left hand is considered
rude. When Peter first got there, he was __________ about which hand to use.
French people value their __________ life. You shouldn’t ask about their age or marriage
__________ you are close friends. Nancy once made a mistake—she arrived 10 minutes
early to a party and felt __________ because the host wasn’t ready.
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Cultural differences are __________ interesting __________ they make us want to learn
more. Remember: __________ you enter a new country, take time to learn its customs. It
will help you avoid __________ mistakes.
四、补全对话（10 分，每个空 2 分）
A: Hi, Linda! You just came back from France. How was your trip?
B: It was great, but I had some embarrassing moments because of cultural differences.
A: 1. ____________________?
B: I arrived 15 minutes early to a friend’s party. The host was still cooking!
A: 2. ____________________?
B: In France, it’s normal to be on time or a little late.
A: 3. ____________________?
B: Yes, I did. I brought some chocolates as a gift. Everyone loved them.
A: 4. ____________________?
B: I talked about his salary. He looked uncomfortable.
A: 5. ____________________.
B: Yes, now I know French people like to keep personal things private.
五、阅读理解（每题 2 分，共 20 分）
Passage 1
Greetings vary around the world. In the US, people usually say “hello” or shake hands.
In Japan, bowing is common—people bow as soon as they meet a teacher or elder. In
France, friends often kiss each other on the cheek. In India, people press their palms
together and say “Namaste”.
These greetings show respect, but they can cause confusion. Anna, an American
teacher, was surprised when her Japanese student Kaito bowed to her. Kaito was also
confused when Anna just said “hello”. Understanding these differences helps people
communicate better.
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( )1. How do people in Japan greet teachers?
A. By shaking hands B. By bowing C. By kissing cheeks D. By saying “Namaste”
( )2. Why did Anna feel surprised?
A. Kaito shook hands with her B. Kaito bowed to her
C. Kaito kissed her cheek D. Kaito said “hello”
( )3. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Greetings are the same worldwide B. Greetings differ across cultures
C. Bowing is the most polite greeting D. Handshakes are popular in the US
Passage 2
Nancy shared tips for French parties in her email. First, don’t arrive early—hosts may
still be preparing. Second, bring a small gift like chocolates or flowers. Third, dress
nicely—shorts are too casual. Fourth, avoid personal questions about age, marriage or
money. Food and culture are safe topics. Finally, use French as much as possible—it
helps build closer relationships.
Nancy learned these tips after embarrassing experiences. She once arrived early and
felt silly in casual clothes. Now she enjoys French parties!
( )4. What should you bring to a French party?
A. Food B. Chocolates C. Books D. Clothes
( )5. What topic is safe to talk about in France?
A. Age B. Marriage C. Food D. Salary
( )6. Why did Nancy feel silly at a French party?
A. She arrived late B. She didn’t bring a gift
C. She dressed casually D. She asked personal questions
Passage 3
Chinese table manners have many rules. First, wait for older people to start eating.
Second, sit up straight and keep elbows off the table. Third, use serving chopsticks to
take food from shared dishes—don’t reach across the table. Fourth, don’t stick
chopsticks into rice—it’s impolite.
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These rules show respect for others. When foreign friends visit China, following these
rules helps them make a good impression. It also shows they respect Chinese culture.
( )7. What should you do first when having dinner in China?
A. Sit up straight B. Wait for older people to start
C. Use serving chopsticks D. Keep elbows off the table
( )8. Why shouldn’t you stick chopsticks into rice?
A. It’s unsafe B. It’s impolite C. It’s confusing D. It’s casual
( )9. What do Chinese table manners show?
A. Respect for others B. Interest in food
C. Love for chopsticks D. Politeness to strangers
( )10. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to use chopsticks B. Chinese table manners
C. Foreign table manners D. How to greet in China
六、词汇运用（每题 1 分，共 10 分）
根据句意及首字母提示写出单词。
1. It’s important to learn about local c__________ before visiting a new country.
2. In India, people usually g__________ each other by saying “Namaste”.
3. The table manners in the UK are so c__________ that many foreigners feel worried.
4. Don’t ask French people p__________ questions like “How old are you?”.
5. It’s p__________ to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time in China.
6. Nancy felt e__________ when she arrived early to the French party.
7. You should dress nicely for the o__________—it’s a formal dinner.
8. U__________ you practice more, you won’t use chopsticks well.
9. As soon as we arrived in Japan, we learned how to b__________ properly.
10.The Chinese dragon is a s__________ of power and good fortune.
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七、句型转换（每题 2 分，共 10 分）
1. People in France often kiss friends on the cheek. （对画线部分提问）
__________ __________ people in France often greet friends?
2. “I will bring flowers to the party,” Tom said. （改为间接引语）
Tom said that __________ __________ bring flowers to the party.
3. It’s rude to point at people in many countries. （改为同义句）
Pointing at people is __________ in many countries.
4. If you don’t learn cultural customs, you may make mistakes. （用 unless 改写）
Unless you __________ cultural customs, you may __________ mistakes.
5. The greeting in India is special. （改为感叹句）
__________ __________ the greeting in India is!
八、书面表达（20 分）
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友 将要来中国参加你的生日聚会，请你给他写一封邮
Tom
件，介绍中国的聚会礼仪。
提示： 到达时间（可稍晚，避免过早）；
1.
礼物（如鲜花、巧克力，避免钟表）；
2.
餐桌礼仪（等长辈先动筷、用公筷等）；
3.
交流话题（文化、美食等）。
4.
要求： 词左右，语句通顺，语法正确。
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