Unit 4 Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading-【步步高】2023-2024学年高二英语选修第三册（译林版2020）

人与自我——人生的意义 Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.只有为别人而活，生命才有价值。 Tuesdays with Morrie Despite being a sports journalist with a successful career ahead of him, Mitch Albom feels that there is something missing from his life. This all changes when he is reunited with1 his favourite college professor, Morrie Schwartz. On discovering that Morrie is being weakened2 by a severe illness, Mitch starts visiting him at his house on Tuesdays. The weekly conversations between Mitch and Morrie result in a series of lessons on the meaning of life and how best to live it. Arthur K ☆☆☆☆☆ This book is about dying, but it is not pessimistic3. Indeed, it was a pleasant surprise to find that this book is filled with joy and hope. Morrie’s bravery towards the end of his life is inspirational and has made me value my own life more. In fact, far from being a book about death, it’s a book about life. As Morrie says, “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live. ” As Morrie anticipates4 his own death, he observes everything as though through new eyes—the things around him seem more beautiful than ever before and hold new meanings. From his window, he watches each season change, knowing it could be his last. This encourages us to appreciate what we have, and to make the most of each day. Amy Wang ☆☆☆☆☆ I think this book should be on all school reading lists. After finishing it, I feel I have been given a deeper insight into the world and can see things from a different point of view. On the 11th Tuesday, Morrie explains that “... the big things—how we think, what we value—those you must choose yourself. You can’t let anyone—or any society—determine those for you”. While we are living, we tend to get distracted by unimportant things, such as gathering material possessions5. I think it’s important for young people to know that making a lot of money won’t always make them happy, or that looking different doesn’t make a person abnormal6！It’s up to us to find out what is important in our lives and establish our own values. Morrie says that most people “seem half-asleep”， even when they’re doing things they think are important. Reading this book made me feel as if I’d been woken up from a long sleep and finally opened my eyes to the world! (节选自外研版选择性必修第四册Unit 2) 词汇积累 1.be reunited with(使)重聚 2．weaken/'wiːkən/v.(使)虚弱 3．pessimistic/ˌpesɪ'mɪstɪk/adj.悲观的，悲观主义的 4．anticipate/æn'tɪsɪpeɪt/v.预期，预料 5．possession/pə'zeʃ(ə)n/n.财产，财物 6．abnormal/æb'nɔːm(ə)l/adj.不正常的，反常的 Period 1　Welcome to the unit & Reading Ⅰ.匹配单词 1．longing A．to shake slightly because you are cold，frightened，excited，etc. 2．anguish B．continuous movement and change 3．shiver C．severe pain，mental suffering or unhappiness 4．flux D．feeling or showing that you want sth very much 5．oppressor E．a speech，etc.at the beginning of a play，a book，or film/movie that introduces it 6．prologue F．a person or group of people that treat sb in a cruel and unfair way， especially by not giving them the same rights，etc.as other people 答案　1.D　2.C　3.A　4.B　5.F　6.E Ⅱ.选词填空 1．As the teaching shows，the technology would be similar to that used to clone animals. 2．The subjects of the book compiled by the famous expert vary from gardening to hunting. 3．As a young potter，he longed to make elaborate porcelain after graduation from high school. 4．In summing up his remarkable life，the writer referred to him as one of the most respectable figures. 5．The loyal man devoted himself to the promotion of world peace and made a great difference to the world. 1．How many reasons did Russell list when explaining why he sought knowledge? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 答案　B 2．What brought Russell back to earth? A．Love. B．Knowledge. C．Pity. D．Passion. 答案　C 3．What role doesn’t belong to Russell? A．A writer. B．A mathematician. C．A philosopher. D．A musician. 答案　D 4．What became Russell’s third passion? A．Pity for the suffering of mankind. B．The longing for love. C．The search for knowledge. D．The desire to live longer. 答案　A 5．From the passage，we can know that . A．Russell thought it possible to escape suffering B．Russell is the first pacifist to speak out against war C．Russell was recognized as the founder of modern analytic philosophy D．Russell’s whole life was driven by three passions 答案　D Bertrand Russell，known 1.as a philosopher and mathematician has made great 2.contributions(contribute) to Western philosophy.As his autobiography shows，the three passions have governed his life.3.Fully(full) aware of the importance of love，Russell thought love is an 4.unbreakable(break) combination of delight and well-wishing.Following his second passion，he actively 5.sought(seek) knowledge at every opportunity，whose academic achievements were far too numerous 6.to list(list)．Pity for the suffering of mankind led him to devote much of his life to getting 7.involved(involve) in political and social activism.Russell is 8.so outstanding that his achievements still remain relevant 9.to this day.It is possible that the best description of what was important to him comes from Russell 10.himself(he) in his prologue，“What I Have Lived For”. delight vt.使……愉快；以……为乐 n．乐趣；乐事；令人高兴的东西(delightful adj.令人愉快的 delighted adj.愉快的；欣喜的；快乐的) •delight in喜爱，以……为乐 with delight高兴地，愉快地，欢欢喜喜地 take delight in嗜好，乐于，喜欢 to one’s delight令某人高兴的是 •be delighted with sb对某人很满意 be delighted at/by/with...由于……而高兴 be delighted to do sth高兴地干某事 (1)The potter was delighted to know that the delightful travel became a delight，which enriched his sons’ vision.(delight) (2)The boy delights in/takes delight in collecting stamps in his spare time.To his parents’ delight，they find that their son is living a full and rich life and they are so delighted with him that they look at him with delight day after day. 男孩在业余时间里喜爱收集邮票。令他的父母高兴的是，他们发现儿子正过着一种充实富有的生活。他们对儿子那么满意以至于天天欢欢喜喜地看着他。 die of 因……而死 die away(声音、光线等)逐渐消失 die out灭绝；逐渐消失 die down减弱；平息 be dying for很想要；渴望 be dying to do sth极想干某事 选词填空 (1)The concert in the open air came to an end at midnight and the fire died down. (2)All in all，London was such a new world to me that I was dying to explore it. (3)The fisher shook the rod on the boat and was dying for our attention. (4)The firing finally began to die away in the late afternoon. (5)More than 80% of people who die of heart disease are 65 or older. (6)With the living environment becoming worse and worse，many species are gradually dying out. Ⅰ.一词多义 sum up A.金额；总数　B.总结；合计　C.总而言之 1．The article summed up the remarkable achievements made in electronic computers，artificial satellites and rockets. B 2．To sum up，there are three main ways of dealing with the present problem. C 3．It is important to remember that success is a sum of small efforts made each day and often takes years to achieve. A Ⅱ.熟词生义 1．A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder.She returns to work feeling energized. 逃避 2．In order to release the pressure resulting from our study，I went to Xinxing Farm to pick some oranges together with my classmates last weekend.释放 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A What a Scoop！Readers’ Favorite Ice Cream Shops From pear and cheese in Edinburgh to pomegranate ripple at Ventor，our reporters show off the coolest licks. Mary’s Milk Bar in the Grassmarket is popular with locals and visitors，and is the perfect pit stop for people dashing between fringe festival shows.Flavors change every day，with pear and cheese among the regulars.You can grab your ice and walk up the Vennel Steps for breathtaking views of Edinburgh castle. Aisha “Che buono！The best gelato (ice cream) outside Naples！” exclaimed my son’s Italian girlfriend on her first visit to Delphini’s.Giovanni grinned and gave her an extra，free scoop.Every day there’s a queue outside this shop in this progressive south Devon town.Delphini’s gelato is made out of organic local milk and cream.What’s more，it is dairy-free，making it a good option for vegans in Totnes.Flavors change daily and they do free tasting. Kate Shepherds Ice Cream Shop in Abergavenny is a Wes Anderson-styled drop-in.It’s all made locally from goat-milk，and the business is run by two generations of a family that has some sort of tradition around a golden scoop.Shepherds often pop up with a vintage ice-cream trailer at festivals and events around the UK.It’s my family’s year-round Friday treat. Alexia Tucker Crave Ices at Ventnor invents new flavors constantly.Always over 20 choices，plenty of sweet，creamy ones，but also salty，alcoholic and non-dairy delights.Recent highlights include pomegranate ripple，whisky marmalade (over-18s only！)．Once I mentioned a flavor I’d enjoyed the previous year.They made some especially for me so I could have it again before I left for home. Lucy Marder 1．What are the similarities between Mary’s Milk Bar and Delphini’s? A．They both serve milk-free ice cream. B．They offer customers a taste for free. C．They update the menu of ice cream on a daily basis. D．They set up a great many mobile stands at festivals. 答案　C 解析　细节理解题。由第二段的“Flavors change every day”和第三段的“Flavors change daily and they do free tasting.”可知，两家店的共同点是冰激凌口味每天都有变化，即每天都更新冰激凌的菜单，故选C。 2．What do we know about Shepherds Ice Cream Shop? A．It is a family-run business with a unique tradition. B．It’s a must-visit shop for vegetarians. C．It offers customers lots of choices. D．It attaches great importance to customers’ feedbacks. 答案　A 解析　细节理解题。由文中第四段的“the business is run by two generations of a family that has some sort of tradition around a golden scoop”可知，Shepherds冰激凌店是一个有着独特传统的家族企业，故选A。 3．Where can you get the ice cream with alcohol? A．At Mary’s Milk Bar. B．At Delphini’s. C．At Shepherds Ice Cream Shop. D．At Crave Ices. 答案　D 解析　细节理解题。由最后一段中“Always over 20 choices，plenty of sweet，creamy ones，but also salty，alcoholic and non-dairy delights.”可知，Crave Ices有含酒精的冰激凌，故选D。 B My middle child was born and rushed to the newborn intensive care unit(ICU)．I was shocked to learn that he was sick.Suddenly, my life was out of control.My husband and I with two full-time careers were dropping our 2-year-old at day care each morning before racing to visit our son at the hospital. “Let me know what I can do，” many of our loved ones said.Instead of reaching out, I withdrew and struggled to manage everything on my plate.Why did it feel awkward being on the receiving end of assistance? Being uncomfortable asking for help is an almost universal experience.We may worry about how embarrassing it will be if someone says no.We may also worry about how guilty we will feel if they say yes.“Do you see the person who asks for support as a burden？” I asked my mother.“No, of course not，” she said.“In fact, helping is one of the most rewarding experiences we can have.” Her words resonated(引起共鸣) with me.I was raised to be independent and to help others is something I’ve always enjoyed. I felt funny relying on people outside my inner circle.I thought leaning on my closest family and friends would be most comfortable, but they lived an hour or more away.Then the favors from others made me feel loved and supported.With them often taking care of meals and other areas of our lives, it was easier to focus and take in news from doctors. We all wish people could read our minds, know what we need and volunteer it.Actually, they have to understand that we need help, and know what kind we want them to give—that means we really do have to ask.I’m now a pro at asking for help.I don’t only rely on my inner circle.I have a large community of resources—which benefits all of us. 语篇解读　这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者的儿子生病，自己和丈夫又是全职，所以感到不堪重负，但作者不愿请求别人帮助，怕自己成为别人的负担，但和母亲的一次谈话改变了作者的想法，作者意识到主动寻求别人帮助可以达到双赢。 4．How did the author feel after her son was born? A．Calm and indifferent. B．Cheerful and thrilled. C．Surprised and determined. D．Astonished and overwhelmed. 答案　D 解析　推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，作者对儿子生病感到很震惊，而且作者和丈夫是双职工，还要照顾新生儿和另一个2岁的孩子，作者感觉自己的生活完全失控了，不堪重负。由此可知，作者在儿子出生后的感受是震惊和不堪重负。故选D。 5．Why was the author not willing to receive others’ help at first? A．She was afraid of being a burden to others. B．She wanted to follow her mother’s advice. C．She was able to manage everything on her own. D．She felt embarrassed about sharing her privacy. 答案　A 解析　细节理解题。根据第三段的“‘Do you see the person who asks for support as a burden？’ I asked my mother.”可知，作者担心接受别人帮助就意味着自己成为别人的负担。故选A。 6．What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 4 refer to? A．Doctors and nurses. B．The favors from others. C．Our closest family and friends. D．People outside my inner circle. 答案　D 解析　代词指代题。根据第四段前两句可知，作者更愿意接受来自“核心圈子(inner circle)”的亲朋好友的帮助，但由于他们住得很远，帮不了作者，所以后文提到的“the favors from others”指的是这些帮助作者的人并不是作者的核心圈子的朋友，由此可知，此处“them”指代上句中的“others”，即作者核心圈以外的朋友。故选D。 7．What does the author intend to convey? A．She is a pro at asking for help. B．Relying on our inner circle is essential. C．Asking for help may achieve a win-win outcome. D．Reading others’ minds is the key to offering help. 答案　C 解析　推理判断题。纵观全文，作者改变想法的转折点来自母亲的回答——帮助他人可以给自己带来快乐，所以寻求他人帮助并不意味着会成为他人的负担。根据最后一段可知，作者现在很乐于主动寻求帮助，而且愿意依靠自己核心圈内和圈外的一切朋友，因为寻求帮助可以让彼此都获益，由此可知，作者想要传达的是寻求帮助可以达到双赢。故选C。 C Calling vegetables and fruits “ugly” can be a recipe for sales success，according to a new study. A French supermarket chain made international headlines when it began marketing misshapen produce as “ugly” in 2014.Since then，food stores around the world have launched campaigns to sell imperfect produce.Some have been successful，while others haven’t—but until now，researchers haven’t adequately explained why consumers rejected imperfect produce，or what marketing approach was most likely to whet their appetites. The researchers conducted seven studies that tested the effects of labeling produce as “ugly” by having participants purchase produce at a farmer’s market and online，and by examining people’s impressions of misshapen foods.Interestingly，they found that consumers expected the imperfect produce to be less tasty and even less nutritious than more traditionally attractive foods. But it’s not all bad news for unattractive foods.The researchers also found that when produce is labeled as “ugly”，consumers’ hesitancy disappears—and it’s not because of humor or originality.Calling items “ugly” signals to consumers that the only difference between items is appearance，which makes them aware of their bias(偏见) and significantly increases their willingness to buy the less attractive produce. “We’re pointing to the source of the rejection，” explains John Meredith，the lead researcher.“It makes people aware of their bias against the unattractive produce and makes it clear to consumers that there are no other problems in the produce other than attractiveness.” The research also found consumers spent more on the misshapen produce labeled as “ugly” instead of “imperfect”．And even though the ugly produce was sold at a 25 percent discount，it turned out to be more profitable for sellers，as the cost of acquiring the ugly produce was lower.However，if the price reduction was too sharp，participants expected the “ugly” foods to be of low quality. 语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，将畸形的蔬菜和水果贴上“丑陋”标签可以增加消费者的购买意愿。 8．What is the new study mainly about? A．Food quality. B．Consumer demand. C．Marketing approaches. D．Bias against appearance. 答案　C 解析　细节理解题。由第一段内容可知，一项新研究表明，称蔬菜和水果“丑陋”可能是销售成功的秘诀。由此可知，这项新研究主要是关于营销方法的。 9．What does the underlined phrase “whet their appetites” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Satisfy their needs to eat better. B．Stimulate their desire for buying. C．Encourage them to risk trying. D．Raise their concerns about nutrition. 答案　B 解析　词义猜测题。由第二段第二、三句可知，销售不完美产品的商家有的成功了，有的失败了，但研究人员至今都没有充分解释背后的原理。由此可推知，此处是说研究者既不清楚消费者为什么拒绝不完美产品，也没明白怎样最能激发消费者的购买欲望。 10．Why are people willing to buy produce labeled as “ugly” without hesitation? A．They are happy to spend less and have more. B．They are curious about the special shapes of produce. C．They are led to believe ugly produce has no quality problems. D．They are attracted by the funny and creative idea of labeling produce. 答案　C 解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“when produce is labeled as ‘ugly’．..the only difference between items is appearance”可知，称商品“丑”向消费者发出的信号是：商品之间的唯一区别是外观而非质量。由此可知，人们会毫不犹豫地购买带有“丑陋”标签的产品是因为他们被引导相信丑陋的产品没有质量问题。 11．Which way helps food sellers make more profit according to the study? A．Calling ugly produce “ugly”． B．Labeling ugly produce “imperfect”． C．Grouping produce by its attractiveness. D．Selling ugly produce at a sharp discount. 答案　A 解析　推理判断题。由最后一段可知，消费者在贴有“丑陋”而非“不完美”标签的畸形产品上花费更多，这对销售方来说更有利可图。由此可知，把丑陋的产品称为“丑陋的”可以帮助食品销售方获得更多利润。 Ⅱ.七选五 Ways to Always Be Yourself and Live Happily Don’t aim to please others. 1 This is why you shouldn’t please others but yourself.Pleasing others can be a nice thing to do，but know where your boundaries are.Instead of always aiming to please others，you should do things for yourself as well every now and then. Don’t worry about how others view you.Occasionally thinking about how others view you may make you change for the better. 2 You should change if you want to，and change into what or who you want to change into. 3 Do you know who you really are? Ever since you were young，you have been conditioned to be one way or another.It may be unusual just to spend a day being your spontaneous(自然的) self，but sometimes it is the only way that you can learn how to be yourself. Forgive yourself.Forgive yourself for thinking negatively.Forgive yourself for talking without thinking twice.Don’t think negative thoughts about yourself for taking wrong steps or making wrong decisions.This kind of thinking puts your focus on the problem and not the solution.It’s better to say good thing about yourself than to say negative things. 4 Strive for what you want to accomplish.Being yourself does not have to mean that you have to be stuck in the status quo(现状)． 5 And strive for that accomplishment.You can improve yourself while still remaining true to yourself. A．Learn more about yourself. B．Aim for what you want to achieve. C．Stop being negative about yourself. D．Saying positive things is a sign that you have forgiven yourself. E．Committing to something and working toward it will lead to happiness. F．But you should not be constantly wondering about what others are thinking. G．There is a problem if you are always doing what everyone else wants to do. 1．答案　G 解析　上文“Don’t aim to please others.”引出话题，提出不要以取悦他人为目标；下文“This is why you shouldn’t please others but yourself.”说明结果。由此可推断空格处内容为不要以取悦他人为目标的原因。G项(如果你总是做别人想做的事，那就有问题了)符合此推断。故选G。 2．答案　F 解析　根据空格处上下文可知，F项(但你不应该总是想知道别人在想什么)和上文内容衔接，并与上文内容构成转折，同时起到引起下文的作用。故选F。 3．答案　A 解析　空格处为段落小标题，应总结该段的内容。根据本段内容可知，本段介绍的方法是要更多地了解自己。故选A。 4．答案　D 解析　该段标题“Forgive yourself.”以及上文“It’s better to say good thing about yourself than to say negative things.”说明要积极地去看待问题。D项(说一些积极的事情是你原谅自己的标志)和该段标题呼应，也是对上文内容的递进和补充。故选D。 5．答案　B 解析　该段标题以及下文“And strive for that accomplishment.”说明要为了实现目标而努力。B项和该段标题呼应，下文是对空格处内容的递进。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$