人教版八上英语 讲义
Unit 8 Let's Communicate!
一、语法考点
（一）if 引导的条件状语从句
1. if
含义及结构： 引导的条件状语从句表示在某种条件下，某事可能会发
“ + if ” “if + ” If it rains
生。结构为 主句 从句 或 从句 主句 。例如：
tomorrow, we will stay at home.
（如果明天下雨，我们就待在家里。）
We will stay at home if it rains tomorrow.
（如果明天下雨，我们就待在
家里。）
2. “ ”
时态规则：遵循 主将从现 原则，即主句用一般将来时，从句用一般现
If he comes, I will tell him the news.
在时表示将来。例如： （如果他来，
我会告诉他这个消息。）但在表示客观真理、自然现象等情况时，主句
If you heat ice, it turns into water.
和从句都用一般现在时。例如： （如
果你加热冰，它会变成水。）
3. if if
位置及标点： 从句可位于主句前或主句后。当 从句在主句前时，从
if If
句后要用逗号与主句隔开；当 从句在主句后时，不用逗号。例如：
you study hard, you will get good grades. You will
（从句在前，有逗号）
get good grades if you study hard.
（从句在后，无逗号）
（二）现在进行时表将来1. be +
含义及用法：现在进行时（ 动词的现在分词形式）有时可用来表示
按计划、安排即将发生的动作，常与表示将来的时间状语连用，如
tomorrow next week
（明天）、 （下周）等。这种用法常涉及位置移动
go come leave arrive
的动词，如 （去）、 （来）、 （离开）、 （到达）
I'm leaving for Beijing tomorrow. She
等 。例如： （我明天要去北京。）
is coming to see me next week.
（她下周要来看我。）
2.
与一般将来时的区别：现在进行时表将来更强调计划或安排的确定性和
will +
近期性；一般将来时（ 动词原形）则更侧重于表达意愿、预测或
I'm going to the movies tonight.
临时决定 。例如： （已经有计划今晚
I will go to the movies tonight.
去看电影） （可以是临时决定今晚去看电
影）
二、词汇考点
（一）重点单词
1. communicate v. communication
： 交流；沟通。名词形式为 。常见短
communicate with sb. We should
语 ： （ 与 某 人 交 流 ） 。 例 如 ：
communicate with our parents more.
（我们应该多和父母交流。）
2. message n. send a message
： 信息；消息。常见短语： （发送消息）；
take a message Please send me a message when
（捎口信）。例如：
you arrive.
（你到了请给我发个消息。）3. argue v. argument argue with
： 争吵；争论。名词形式为 。常见短语：
sb. argue about sth. Don't
（与某人争吵）； （争论某事）。例如：
argue with your classmates.
（不要和你的同学争吵。）
4. instead adv. He didn't
： 代替；反而；却。常位于句首或句末。例如：
go to school. Instead, he stayed at home.
（他没去上学，反而待在家
里。）
5. continue v. continue doing
： 持续；继续存在；继续做。常见短语：
sth. continue to do sth.
（继续做某事）； （继续做另一件事）。例如：
He continued reading the book after dinner.
（晚饭后他继续看书。）
6. understand v.
： 理解；领会；明白。过去式和过去分词均为
understood I can't understand what you said.
。例如： （我不明白你说
的话。）
7. honest adj. dishonest
： 诚实的；老实的。反义词为 （不诚实的）。例
He is an honest boy.
如： （他是个诚实的男孩。）
8. sincere adj. sincerely We
： 真诚的；诚恳的。副词形式为 。例如：
should be sincere with our friends.
（我们应该对朋友真诚。）
9. pretend v. pretend to do sth.
： 假装；装作。常见短语： （假装做某
He pretended to be asleep when his mother came in.
事）。例如： （他
妈妈进来时他假装睡着了。）
10.offer v. offer to do sth.
： 主动提出；自愿给予。常见短语： （主动提出
offer sb. sth. = offer sth. to sb.
做某事）； （给某人提供某物）。例如：
He offered to help me with my English.
（他主动提出帮我学英语。）（二）重点短语
1. face to face We had a face - to - face talk.
：面对面地。例如： （我们进
行了一次面对面的谈话。）
2. make up They made up after the
：和解；和好；编造；组成等。例如：
argument. Don't make up stories.
（争吵之后他们和好了。） （不要编造
故事。）
3. talk about We often talk about our hobbies.
：谈论；讨论。例如： （我
们经常谈论我们的爱好。）
4. in person You should go to see him in person.
：亲自；亲身。例如：
（你应该亲自去看他。）
5. text message I received a text message from my friend.
：短信。例如：
（我收到了朋友的一条短信。）
6. video call We can make a video call to keep in
：视频通话。例如：
touch.
（我们可以打视频电话保持联系。）
7. pay attention to Pay attention to your
： 注 意 ； 关 注 。 例 如 ：
pronunciation.
（注意你的发音。）
8. body language Body language is very important in
：肢体语言。例如：
communication.
（肢体语言在交流中非常重要。）
9. stand up Please stand up when the teacher
：起立；站起来。例如：
comes in.
（老师进来时请站起来。）10.drop sb. a line Drop me a line
：给某人写短信；给某人打电话。例如：
when you get there.
（你到那儿后给我写个短信。）
三、同步练习
（一）单项选择
1. — ________ do you usually communicate with your friends?
— By sending text messages.
A. What B. How C. Why D. When
2. If it ________ tomorrow, we ________ to the park.
A. doesn't rain; will go B. won't rain; will go
C. doesn't rain; go D. won't rain; go
3. My parents often argue ________ me ________ my study.
A. with; about B. with; for C. about; with D. for; about
4. He didn't go to school. ________, he stayed at home.
A. Instead B. Instead of C. Because D. Because of
5. She continued ________ after she finished her homework.
A. read B. reading C. to read D. reads
6. I can't understand ________ you said.
A. what B. that C. which D. where
7. He is ________ boy. Everyone likes him.
A. a honest B. an honest C. the honest D. honest8. She pretended ________ when her mother came in.
A. sleep B. sleeping C. to sleep D. slept
9. — What are you doing tomorrow?
— I'm ________ my grandparents.
A. visit B. visits C. visiting D. visited
10.He offered ________ me with my English.
A. help B. helping C. to help D. helped
11.We had a ________ talk and solved the problem.
A. face - to - face B. face to face C. faces - to - faces D. faces to faces
12.Please send me a ________ when you get there.
A. news B. information C. message D. advice
13.If you want to solve the problem, you should have a talk with him ________.
A. in person B. in the person C. in persons D. in a person
14.We should pay attention ________ our body language when we talk with
others.
A. at B. to C. in D. for
15.— Can you help me with my math?
— Sure. ________.
A. No problem B. I'm sorry C. Thank you D. You're welcome16.When you meet someone for the first time, it's polite to ________.
A. ask his age B. talk about the weather
C. ask his weight D. talk about his personal information
17.She is ________ to others. Everyone likes to make friends with her.
A. sincere B. angry C. strict D. nervous
18.If you stay calm and say sorry, it will ________.
A. help B. helps C. helping D. to help
19.They made up after they ________.
A. argue B. argued C. arguing D. to argue
20.We can use ________ to communicate with others.
A. body language B. body languages C. languages body D. languages bodies
（二）用所给单词的正确形式填空
1. If it ________ (not rain) tomorrow, we will go to the zoo.
2. We should learn how ________ (communicate) with others.
3. My parents often have an ________ (argue) about me.
4. He continued ________ (write) after a short break.5. I'm looking forward to ________ (hear) from you.
6. It's important ________ (be) honest with others.
7. She pretended ________ (not know) me when she saw me.
8. We had a great time ________ (play) basketball yesterday.
9. My father offered ________ (buy) me a new bike.
10.They are good at ________ (use) body language.
11.If you want to make friends, you should be ________ (friend) to others.
12.We should pay attention to ________ (listen) when others are talking.
13.He didn't go to school. Instead, he ________ (stay) at home.
14.She is ________ (make) a video call to her friend now.
15.When we meet someone for the first time, we should choose the right ________
(topic).16.If you want to improve your communication skills, you need to practice
________ (talk) with others.
17.We had a face - to - face ________ (talk) and understood each other better.
18.My mother often asks me ________ (send) messages to my grandparents.
19.They are arguing about how ________ (solve) the problem.
20.It's impolite ________ (ask) someone's weight.
（三）阅读理解
有效沟通的重要性
Communication is an important part of our lives. It helps us build
relationships, share ideas, and understand others. Good communication skills
can make our lives easier and more successful.
There are many ways to communicate with others. Face - to - face
communication is one of the most common and effective ways. When we talk
face to face, we can see the expressions on the other person's face and hear
the tone of their voice. This helps us understand their feelings better. For
example, if someone is smiling and speaking in a friendly tone, we can tell thatthey are happy. On the other hand, if someone has a serious expression and
speaks in a loud voice, we may think they are angry.
However, in modern society, we also rely a lot on electronic
communication, such as text messages, emails, and video calls. These forms of
communication are convenient, especially when we can't meet in person. But
they also have some disadvantages. For example, it's easy to misunderstand
the meaning of a text message because we can't see the person's face or hear
their tone of voice.
To communicate effectively, we need to be good listeners. We should pay
attention to what the other person is saying and try to understand their point
of view. We should also be clear and honest when we express our own ideas.
Using simple and direct language can help avoid misunderstandings.
In addition, body language plays an important role in communication. Our
posture, facial expressions, and gestures can all convey messages. For
example, standing up straight and making eye contact shows that we are
confident and interested in the conversation.
1. （ ）What is an important part of our lives according to the passage?
A. Exercise. B. Communication. C. Study. D. Travel.
2. （ ）Why is face - to - face communication effective?
A. Because we can only see the expressions on the other person's face.
B. Because we can only hear the tone of the other person's voice.
C. Because we can see the expressions and hear the tone, which helps
understand feelings.
D. Because it is the only way to communicate.3. （ ）What are the disadvantages of electronic communication?
A. It is too expensive.
B. It takes too much time.
C. It's easy to misunderstand the meaning.
D. It can't be used when we can't meet in person.
4. （ ）How can we communicate effectively?
A. By not listening to others.
B. By using complex language.
C. By being good listeners and being clear and honest.
D. By not expressing our own ideas.
5. （ ） What can show that we are confident and interested in the
conversation?
A. Standing up straight and making eye contact.
B. Slouching and avoiding eye contact.
C. Using a lot of gestures.
D. Speaking in a low voice.
