中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台 Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 短文语法综合填空 强化练 2025-2026学年下学期初中英语人教版（2024）八年级下册 In the traditional Chinese farming calendar, the year is divided into 24 solar terms and there are six terms in each season. Grain Rain (谷雨), the 1 (six) and final solar term of spring, usually falls in late April. 2 (it) name comes from the ancient saying, “Rain improves the growth of hundreds of grains”, showing the 3 (important) of rainfall during this period for crop growth. Grain Rain is not only about farming but also rich in 4 (culture) traditions. In southern China, people enjoy drinking spring tea around this time. The tea is full of vitamins and is believed to help people see better and keep bad luck away. You cannot truly get these benefits 5 you drink the fresh tea this season. Meanwhile, in northern China, people usually eat toona sinensis (香椿). This seasonal vegetable is known 6 being good for the stomach. Another interesting tradition belongs to coastal 7 (fisherman). For thousands of years, they have celebrated the Grain Rain, which marks their first fishing trip of the year. During the festival, they pray for safety at sea and hope they can fish 8 (successful) in this season. Grain Rain is more than a sign of changing seasons. It also shows the close 9 (connect) between humans and nature in Chinese culture. As spring turns to summer, people follow old customs while working with nature’s rhythm. This harmony(和谐) reminds us 10 (respect) the Earth’s cycles, just as old ancestors have done for centuries. Do you know what culture shock is You may feel it when you experience a new culture, because the new culture is 11 (difference) from your own. You might feel surprised when you see new customs. Some of them are so formal 12 you don’t know how to act. For example, in some countries, people don’t kiss each other on the cheek 13 they are good friends. You should take off your shoes as 14 as you enter someone’s home. Being late is common in some places, but in others, it’s considered rude. You should be patient and not expect people 15 (be) on time all the time. Sticking chopsticks into a bowl of rice is very rude in some Asian countries. You should avoid 16 (do) it. When learning about new cultures, it’s natural to feel 17 (embarrass) sometimes. But it is 18 (interest) to discover cultural differences. As you learn more, you will become more curious and 19 (interest) in the new culture. You will soon find that it is not so hard to understand different ways of life. It is 20 (surprise) how much you can learn when you keep an open mind. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In many Asian countries, it is normal for people to eat with chopsticks. However, there are some rules about how to use them 21 (proper). Firstly, don’t stick your chopsticks into food. That is very 22 (polite) and even considered unlucky in some cultures. Secondly, don’t pull dishes close to you wi ... ...
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