《2025年同步训练河北人民出版社八年级英语上册人教版》

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Western and Chinese cultures are different in many ways.
In Western countries like the US, people are often more direct. For example, when they have an opinion, they say it straight out. However, Chinese people are usually more indirect. They might hint at their ideas instead of saying them clearly.
Food is also very different. Westerners often eat bread, beef and drink coffee. Chinese people, on the other hand, are rich in rice, noodles, and tea. Chinese meals usually have different kinds of dishes shared at the table, while Westerners often have individual (个人的) plates.
Festivals show big differences, too. Christmas (圣诞节) is an important Western festival. People celebrate it by decorating (装饰) Christmas trees and exchanging gifts. In China, the Spring Festival (春节) is the most important. Families get together, have a big dinner and kids receive pocket money. Understanding these differences helps us communicate better.
We can learn from each other and enjoy the richness of different cultures.
36. If a Westerner doesn’t like the food, what will he/she say?
A. I’m a bit full, but it looks really good.
B. It smells good and I want to try some.
C. This is interesting. The food tastes good.
D. It’s not really to my taste, thank you anyway.
37. What does the underlined word "hint" mean in Chinese?
A. 否定
B. 坚持
C. 强调
D. 暗示
38. What difference does the third paragraph talk about between Chinese and Westerners?
A. Eating places.
B. Eating habits.
C. Eating time.
D. Eating rules.
39. What do Westerners mainly do to celebrate Christmas according to the passage?
A. Plant trees.
B. Exchange gifts.
C. Decorate the windows.
D. Give money to the kids.
40. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Enjoy different cultures.
B. Celebrate Chinese festivals.
C. Understand Western festivals.
D. Know the food from different countries.

答案： 36.D 37.D 38.B 39.B 40.A