Unit 5 Good manners阅读理解专练（含答案）2021-2022学年牛津译林版八年级英语下册

8B Unit 5 Good manners
阅读理解专项
A
How to say hello in Japanese depends on（取决于）when you say it. This is very much like different greetings in English at different times of the day or night. In Japanese culture, it also depends on whether（是否）you are on the phone or you are close to the person you are greeting. We don't get formal（正式）with our friends. We seldom greet them with "Good morning" or "Good evening". A "Hi" is enough.
The most popular and most well-known translation for "Hello" is still "Konnichiwa", but it is not exactly how to say hello in Japanese. Perhaps it is not the most suitable word for it. Actually, the correct greeting in English for "Konnichiwa" is "Good day" or "Good noon", and I am sure you wouldn't like greeting people with a "Good day" at any time, and Japanese also don't like to say "Konnichiwa" when they want to say "Hello".
Then what to do Let's do it the way the Japanese do. Use "Ohaiyo Gonzaimasu" when it's noon and "Konbanwa" to greet somebody in the afternoon. Things are different when you are on the phone. Just say "Moshi, Moshi", which is actually similar (相似) to saying "Hello" over the phone, because one doesn't often use "Good morning" or 66Good afternoon" or "Good evening" right after picking up the phone. One invariably uses the sweet old "Hello".
Next time, I'll tell you something about my life in Japan.
( )1. How do Japanese people greet each other in the afternoon
A. By saying "Konbanwa". B. By saying "Moshi, Moshi".
C. By saying "Konnichiwa". D. By saying "Ohaiyo Gonzaimasu".
( )2. Which of the following is true according to the writer
A. Japanese people are not very friendly to each other.
B. Japanese culture is similar to American culture.
C. Japanese people don't like using "Konnichiwa" as a greeting for the whole day.
D. People don't need to be polite to their close friends.
( )3. The underlined word "invariably" may mean_______.
A. likely B. maybe C. always D. sometimes
( )4. From the passage we know that the writer
A. is from Britain B. lived in Japan for some time
C. is working in a radio station now D. knows both Chinese and Japanese
( )5. The best title for the passage should be_______.
A. How to Say Hello B. How to Greet Close Friends in Japanese
C. How to Greet People in Japanese D. Some Differences between English and Japanese
B
Now, Thailand is popular among more and more tourists from the world, including Chinese. In Thailand we should do the things as Thais do. When we can't do all the things as Thais, we should at least learn and respect(尊重) their customs (风俗). Here's something about their customs.
Personal appearance (外表) is very important in Thailand as a sign of respect for other people. Your clothes should be tidy, clean and free from holes. Shorts and sleeveless (无袖的) shirts are not welcomed in churches (教堂) Remember that you will need to take off your shoes when entering rooms. so don't wear shoes that are slow to get on and off. The rules are even stricter(严格) with foreign visitors, so even if you see a local in shorts, it's not OK for everyone.
It's not polite to touch a Thai on the head, including children. At the same time, don't touch people with your feet, or even point with them because they think feet are dirty and low.
If someone is sitting with outstretched (伸出的) feet, don't step over them, because this is very rude. It could even make people angry. Even if the person is sleeping, it is best to go around until he or she notices and lets you go out.
( )1. What is the passage mainly about
A. It's about the timetable about visiting Thailand.
B. It's about the customs of Thailand.
C. It's about the differences between Chinese and Thailand customs.
D. It's about how to learn the language spoken in Thailand.
( )2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. You'd better not wear clothes with holes.
B. You can wear sleeveless shirts in some sacred (神圣的) places if you want.
C. Don't wear shoes that are slow to get on and off.
D. You'd better not touch a baby's head even though (即使) the baby is lovely.
( )3. Among the things below, how many are not polite when you visit Thailand
(1). Wear clothes that are clean and tidy (2). Step over a person if he or she is on your way.
(3). Touch a Thai with your feet. (4). Wear shorts when you attend your friend's birthday party.
(5). Don't take off your shoes when entering rooms. (6). Touch a Thai on the head.
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
C
The customs in different countries are rather different. If I have dinner with a Chinese host, he always puts more food onto my plate as soon as I have emptied it. That often makes me uncomfortable. I have to eat the food even if I don’t want to, because it is considered bad manners in the US to leave your food on the plate. I have already noticed that when a Chinese sits at an American’s dinner party, he very often refuses the offer of food or drink though he is in fact still hungry or thirsty. This might be good manners in China, but it is not in the West at all. In the United States, it is impolite to keep asking someone again and again or insist on his accepting something. Americans have a direct way of speaking. If they want something, they will ask for it. If not ,they will say, “No, thanks.” When an American is fed with beer by the host, for example, he might say, “No, thanks. I’ll take some juice if you have it.” If they finish the meal, they’ll say “Thanks” to the host. That is what an American will do. So when you go to the United States, you had better remember the famous saying: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
( )1.From the passage, we can know that the Chinese are usually　　　　to the guests.
A. cold B.sad C. impolite D. warm
( )2.Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage
A. Chinese host doesn’t care about the guests at table.
B. Americans always ask more food when having dinner.
C. Chinese will ask for more food or drink when he is hungry or thirsty.
D. Americans think it is impolite to leave some food on the plate at table.
( )3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “insist” in the passage
A.拒绝 B.坚持 C.推让 D.理解
( )4.What are you expected to do when you are a guest in an American family
A. When you are hungry, you should refuse the offer of food.
B. Although you feel a little thirsty, you won’t ask for drinks.
C. When you finish eating or drinking, say “Thanks” to the host.
D. Try to eat as much food as possible, though you are full enough.
D
In the eyes of many foreigners, Chinese are the best hosts and the worst guests in the world. And Western hosts sometimes look rude(粗鲁的) in the eyes of Chinese guests. It is because the guest-host relationship in China is quite different from that in some Western countries.
　　In China, guests are almost like gods. Whenever I enter a Chinese friend’s home, there is always fruit on the table for me, and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water. In the West, generally the guest is not a god. Acting according to the host’s way of doing things is usual behaviour for a guest.
　　My wife’s mother, a very kind Chinese lady, doesn’t smoke. When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually, I want to stop them directly, but I must realize that in China, to be a good host, she must not do that.
　　In most North American homes, if you are a guest, and the hosts are not smokers, you should not smoke in their house. At the very least, you should ask, “Is it OK if I smoke ” But don’t be surprised if they say “No, you can’t smoke.” In my culture, if you smoke in their house, you are a bad guest, but if they don’t allow you to smoke in their house, they are not rude hosts.
　　In a word, no matter where you are, the best way to be a good guest is to adapt to(适应) the habits of your hosts.
(　　)1.When a Western guest visits a Chinese family, he often 　　　　.
A.buys some fruit B.brings a cup of tea
C.smokes D.feels like a god
(　　)2.What will the writer probably say if a guest wants to smoke in his house
A.Let’s smoke together.
B.Sorry, you can’t smoke here.
C.Smoking is a bad habit.
D.It’s OK if you smoke here.
(　　)3.What can be learned from the passage
A.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B.Where there is a will, there is a way.
C.When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
D.Actions speak louder than words.
(　　)4.What is the best title of the passage
A.The Best Hosts
B.The Best Guests
C.Different Cultures in Different Countries
D.Different Guest-host Relationships in Different Cultures
　
E
Van Gogh was born in Holland(荷兰)in 1853. He enjoyed drawing as a child. His first connection(关联)with paintings came in 1869．He worked for an art dealer（经营者）in London and Paris for four years, before he became a teacher in England for a short time. He moved back to France in 1877 and soon began to paint. He didn't stay long in Paris. He was attracted（吸引）by the c010urs of the countryside and, in 1883, he moved to Ales, a small town in the south of France. There, he painted his most famous paintings.
He enjoyed painting people, farms, flowers, and other natural things. Some of his most famous paintings are The Potato Eaters, The Starry Night, and some different sun flower paintings．The Starry Night is now kept in the Museum of Modern Art in New York．There is a quiet Vi11age and a tall black tree under an angry sky. Some people say that it shows a war（战争）in Van Gogh's mind between peace（和平）and anger．It was finished on June 19th， 1889.Scientists say that it is a true picture of the stars on that day.
He was poor most of his life. He made hundreds of paintings, but only sold one of them while he lived. He was a lonely, unhappy man and died at the early age of 37.
Today, people love Van Gogh's use of colour and the emotional power（激情）of his works. Van Gogh's paintings are world famous and worth（值）millions of dollars. Museums around the world proudly（自豪地）show paintings by the great artist.
( )1.Van Gogh began to paint in_______.
A. Holland B. France C. London D. New York
( )2.Van Gogh moved to Ales because_______.
A. it was a famous sma11 town
B. it was in the south of France
C. he liked teaching in the countryside
D. he enjoyed the colours of the countryside
( )3. In Van Gogh's The Starry Night, we can see________
A. some people B. some flowers C. a village D. a factory
( )4．Van Gogh died in_______
A．1890 B．1888 C．1877 D．1869
( )5.His paintings are world famous for_____________
A．his poor life
B．the high prices
C. the use of colour and the emotional power
D. the war in his mind between peace and anger
F
When Mark first 'arrived in Thailand, he saw an old man selling something cheap in the street of Chiang Mai. The old man was one of the poor people in Chiang Mai and there was no difference from beggars(乞丐). Most of them were some lonely old people. Their life had no support.
Mark was a kind man, so he gave some changes to him without thinking. The old man told him to pick something he liked. Mark didn't choose anything and left.
But the old man followed him closely. At first, Mark didn't think a lot, just thinking he wanted to go home. But when he went out very far, he saw the old man still following him. He was a bit tired, thinking the old man must feel he was kind and wanted to ask for more money from him.
Mark turned back and told him not to follow him because he didn’t have much money. But the old man seemed not to understand what he meant, still following him. The bag on his back made him sweat (流汗) all over.
Mark happened to meet his Thai colleague (同事) in the street and his colleague heard this. The colleague turned to ask why the old man was following his friend.
The old man said out of breath, "My son, you gave me money, but didn't want my things, so I have to give you something. I see you are a foreigner and you are not familiar(熟悉) with this place. I just want to follow you and show you the way. A1l I can do for you is this."
Mark was surprised. He said he felt the old man was just like his father, but he didn't know why.
( ) 1. What did Mark do when he first found the old man following him
A. He didn't think a lot and went on walking.
B. He asked the old man why he was following him.
C. He was surprised and asked his colleague to come.
D. He gave him more money without thinking.
( ) 2. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. Mark didn't like this old man at all.
B. The old man was Mark's father.
C. The old man sold something cheap to make a living.
D. Mark didn't give the old man anything at the beginning.
( ) 3. How did Mark feel about the old man at last
A. He felt doubt(怀疑) if the old man was a thief (小偷).
B. He felt pity for the old man.
C. He felt angry with the old man
D. He felt the old man was kind and warm.
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