Unit8 Let's Communicate阅读理解专项训练（含答案）—人教版八年级上册英语

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人教版八年级上册英语Unit8 Let's Communicate阅读理解专项训练
一、阅读判断（Reading Judgment）
（一）Different Ways of Communication in Ancient Times
Long long ago, when there were no phones or the Internet, people used different ways to communicate. In China, soldiers once used smoke signals to send messages between the Great Wall's watchtowers. If enemies came, they would light fires to make smoke, and the next watchtower would see it and pass the signal on.
In ancient Egypt, people wrote important messages on papyrus (纸莎草纸) and sent them by messengers on horses. These messengers often traveled for days to deliver the messages. In some African tribes, people used drumbeats to communicate. Different drum rhythms meant different things, like "danger" or "a big meal is ready".
Even though these ways were slow, they helped people stay connected. Now, we have faster communication tools, but we can still learn a lot from how people communicated in the past.
( ) 1. Ancient people used phones to communicate.
( ) 2. Chinese soldiers used smoke signals on the Great Wall.
( ) 3. Ancient Egyptians sent messages on papyrus by horses.
( ) 4. African tribes used different drum rhythms to mean different things.
( ) 5. Ancient communication ways were fast and convenient.
（二）Online Communication Etiquette
With the development of the Internet, online communication has become a part of our daily life. But we need to follow certain etiquette to make online talks friendly and respectful.
First, we should be polite. Using words like "please" and "thank you" can make the conversation more pleasant. Second, we shouldn't send messages that are rude or hurtful. Once you send them, you can't take them back easily. Third, we need to reply to others in time. If someone sends you a message, it's not good to keep them waiting for too long, especially if it's an important matter.
Also, we should be careful with the information we share online. Don't share personal things like your home address or phone number with strangers. Following these rules can help us have better online communication experiences.
( ) 1. Online communication is not common in our daily life now.
( ) 2. Using polite words can make online conversations more pleasant.
( ) 3. It's okay to send rude messages online because you can delete them.
( ) 4. We should reply to others' online messages in time.
( ) 5. We can share our home addresses with online strangers freely.
二、阅读选择（Reading Multiple Choice）
（一）Body Language in Communication
When we communicate with others, it's not just about what we say. Body language also plays an important role. Body language includes our gestures, facial expressions, and even how we stand.
For example, if someone is smiling while talking to you, it usually means they are happy or friendly. But if they cross their arms and look away, they might be angry or not interested in the conversation. In some countries, shaking hands is a way to greet people, but in other countries, people bow instead.
A teacher named Ms. White did a small experiment with her students. She asked two students to talk about the same topic. One student stood up straight, made eye contact, and smiled. The other student slouched (弯腰驼背) and looked at the ground. Most classmates said they liked listening to the first student better, even though they talked about the same thing. This shows how important body language is!
( ) 1. What does body language NOT include
A. Gestures B. Words we say
C. Facial expressions D. The way we stand
( ) 2. If someone crosses their arms and looks away, they may be ______.
A. Happy B. angry C. friendly D. excited
( ) 3. In some countries, people ______ to greet each other instead of shaking hands.
A. Hug B. bow C. kiss D. wave
( ) 4. What did Ms. White ask her students to do in the experiment
A. Write a story about body language
B. Talk about the same topic in different body languages
C. Draw pictures of body language
D. Sing a song about communication
( ) 5. Why did most classmates like the first student better in the experiment
A. He/She talked about a more interesting topic
B. He/She used better body language
C. He/She had a louder voice
D. He/She was more popular in the class
（二）The History of the Telephone
The telephone is one of the most important inventions in communication history. It was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. Before that, people had to send letters or use telegrams to talk to someone far away, which was very slow.
Bell's first telephone could only send sounds a short distance. But later, people improved it. In the 1900s, telephones became common in many homes. People used them to talk to family members and friends in other cities. Then, in the 1980s, mobile phones appeared. They were big and heavy at first, but now they are small and smart.
Today, we can do more than just make calls with a smartphone. We can send messages, take photos, and even have video calls. The telephone has changed a lot over the years, and it still helps us communicate with people all over the world easily.
( ) 1. Who invented the telephone
A. Thomas Edison B. Alexander Graham Bell
C. Nikola Tesla D. Marie Curie
( ) 2. When was the telephone invented
A. In 1876 B. In 1900 C. In 1980 D. In 2000
( ) 3. What could people do before the telephone was invented
A. Make video calls B. Send letters or telegrams
C. Use mobile phones D. Send text messages
( ) 4. What were the first mobile phones like
A. Small and light B. Big and heavy
C. Smart and cheap D. Fast and easy to carry
( ) 5. What can we NOT do with a smartphone today
A. Make calls B. Send messages
C. Travel to the moon D. Have video calls
三、阅读填空（Reading Cloze）
（一）Communication in a New School
When Lisa moved to a new school, she was worried about not being able to communicate with her new classmates. On her first day, she sat alone in the classroom and didn't know how to start a conversation.
Then, a girl named Emma came up to her and said hello. Emma asked Lisa about her hobbies, and Lisa told her she liked reading and drawing. They found they both loved the same book, and they talked happily for a long time. Later, Emma introduced Lisa to other classmates.
With Emma's help, Lisa soon made many friends. She learned that communication is not as hard as she thought. You just need to be brave to say "hi" and listen carefully to others. Now, Lisa enjoys her school life and feels lucky to have such a good friend like Emma.
Lisa was worried about c______ with new classmates in the new school.
Emma asked Lisa about her h______ when they first talked.
Lisa and Emma both loved the same b______.
Emma i______ Lisa to other classmates.
Lisa learned that communication is not as h______ as she thought.
（二）Sign Language for the Deaf
Sign language is a special way of communication for deaf people. It uses hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to send messages. Many deaf people use sign language to talk to each other every day.
In some schools for the deaf, students learn sign language from a young age. They can use it to learn subjects like math and science, and also to chat with their teachers and friends. Some hearing people also learn sign language. They want to communicate with deaf people and make them feel included.
There are different kinds of sign languages in different countries. For example, American Sign Language (ASL) is different from British Sign Language (BSL). Learning sign language takes time and practice, but it's a useful skill that helps people connect with more people.
Sign language uses hand g______, facial expressions and body movements.
Deaf students learn sign language in some s______ for the deaf.
Some hearing people learn sign language to c______ with deaf people.
American Sign Language is d______ from British Sign Language.
Learning sign language needs time and p______.
四、回答问题（Reading Comprehension Questions）
（一）Communication in the Workplace
In the workplace, good communication is very important for teamwork. If colleagues can't communicate well, it may cause problems. For example, if a designer doesn't tell the printer clearly about the color of a poster, the printer may make a wrong one.
To communicate well at work, first, we should be clear when we talk or write. Don't use too many difficult words. Second, we should listen to others carefully. If we don't understand something, we should ask questions in time. Third, we can use tools like emails or instant messengers to share information, but sometimes a face-to-face talk is better, especially for important things.
Mr. Brown, a manager of a company, says, "Good communication helps our team finish work faster and better. It also makes the workplace a happier place."
Why is good communication important in the workplace
What may happen if a designer doesn't tell the printer clearly about the poster color
What should we do to communicate well at work first
What tools can we use to share information at work
What does Mr. Brown think good communication can bring to the team
（二）Communication Changes in the Past 50 Years
Over the past 50 years, communication has changed a lot. In the 1970s, people mainly used letters to keep in touch with friends and family who lived far away. It usually took a few days or even weeks to get a reply.
In the 1990s, telephones became more common. People could talk to each other directly, but long-distance calls were expensive. Then, in the 2000s, the Internet started to be popular. People began to use emails and chat rooms. It became much faster to send messages.
Now, we have smartphones and many apps like WeChat and WhatsApp. We can send text messages, make video calls, and share photos and videos with others anytime and anywhere. Even if someone is in another country, we can talk to them as if they are next to us.
What did people mainly use to keep in touch with faraway friends in the 1970s
How long did it take to get a reply from a letter in the 1970s
Why was it not easy to make long-distance calls in the 1990s
What did people start to use for communication when the Internet became popular in the 2000s
What can we do with smartphones and apps like WeChat now
答案
一、阅读判断
（一）1. F 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. F
（二）1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F
二、阅读选择
（一）1. B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. B
（二）1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C
三、阅读填空
（一）1. communicating 2. hobbies 3. book 4. introduced 5. hard
（二）1. gestures 2. schools 3. communicate 4. different 5. practice
四、回答问题
（一）
Because it is very important for teamwork and can help the team finish work faster and better, and make the workplace a happier place.
The printer may make a wrong poster.
We should be clear when we talk or write and not use too many difficult words.
We can use tools like emails or instant messengers.
It helps the team finish work faster and better and makes the workplace a happier place.
（二）
6. They mainly used letters.
7. It usually took a few days or even weeks.
8. Because long-distance calls were expensive.
9. They began to use emails and chat rooms.
10. We can send text messages, make video calls, and share photos and videos with others anytime and anywhere.
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