U2 Period 1 Understanding ideas-【优化探究】2025-2026学年新教材高中英语必修第二册同步导学案配套PPT课件（外研版）

必修第二册 Unit 2　Let’s celebrate! 【单元知识目标】 重点单词 honour, decoration, freedom, participate, vote, regardless, regard, regular, complain, warning, starving, indicate, request, wave, attract, decorate, formal, occasion, admit, effort，loss, process, retired, exist, global, citizen, nationality, audience, phenomenon 重点短语 keep...alive, as long as, regard...as..., address...to, complain about, wrap...up, be keen on，eat out, have...to do with, in one's opinion 单元语法 情态动词(2) 单元写作 表达观点类作文 【单元话题词汇】 Period 1　Understanding ideas—Reading comprehension 内容索引 NEIRONGSUOYIN 必备知识 自主探究 课时作业 巩固提升 必备知识 自主探究 Part 1　教材原文助读   THE REAL FATHER CHRISTMAS Many people still remember the magic of Father Christmas from when they were children.As parents，they try to keep that magic alive① for their children for as long as② they can. when引导宾语从句，作介词from的宾语。 ①keep...alive 使……继续存在 ②as long as 在此表示“长达……，达……之久”，属于“as...as...”结构。 [拓展]　as long as用于引导条件状语从句时，意为“只要”，可与so long as互换。 真正的圣诞老人 许多人仍然记得孩童时代圣诞老人的魔法。作为父母，他们尽力让那样的魔法在孩子们的生活里延续下去。 That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as③ a special time of year.The man who wrote these letters is one of the most famous names in English literature④—J.R.R.Tolkien，author of The Lord of the Rings.The letters were Tolkien's way of keeping Father Christmas alive for his four children，over a period of⑤ more than twenty years. 本句是“That is why...”句型，意为“那就是……的原因”，why在此引导表语从句，表语从句中又含有who引导的定语从句。句中的could表示一种不确定的语气。 ③regard...as... 把……视作…… ④literature /'lIt(ə)rətʃə/ n．[U]文学 ⑤over a period of... 在……长的一段时间内 period n．[C]一段时间，时期 对于那些将圣诞节看作一年中特殊时刻的人来说，那就是《圣诞老人的来信》可能是一本完美图书的原因。写这些信件的人是英国最著名的文学家之一——J.R.R.托尔金，《魔戒》的作者。通过这些信，托尔金让圣诞老人在他的四个孩子心中存活了20多年。 Every Christmas，an envelope⑥ with a North Pole⑦ stamp arrived.It was addressed⑧ to Tolkien's children.Who could it be from？The children must have been very excited as they opened it.Inside，they would find a handwritten letter⑨ from Father Christmas.The letters were also beautifully illustrated⑩—each must have taken its true author，Tolkien，a long time to complete. “must have done”结构，表示对已发生事情的肯定推测，意为“肯定做了某事”。 as引导时间状语从句。 ⑥envelope /'envələʊp/ n．[C]信封 ⑦pole /pəʊl/ n．[C](行星的)地极，(尤指地球的)北极或南极 the North/South Pole 北极/南极 ⑧address vt.[熟词生义]　 写(收信人)姓名地址，致函 address...to... 将……寄给…… ⑨a handwritten letter 一封手写信 handwritten /ˌhænd'rItn/ adj.手写的 ⑩illustrate vt.给(书籍、文章等)加插图 illustration n．[C](书、杂志等中的)图表，插图；[C，U]实例，示例 每年的圣诞节，都会有一封贴着北极邮票的信寄来。这是寄给托尔金的孩子们的。它是谁寄来的呢？孩子们打开信的时候一定很兴奋。在信封里面，他们会发现一封来自圣诞老人的手写信。这些信都有漂亮的插图——每一幅插图一定花了其真正的作者——托尔金很长时间完成。 The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas's life and adventures at the North Pole. A regular⑪ character in the letters was Polar⑫ Bear, who once climbed the North Pole (an actual pole in this case⑬) and fell through the roof⑭ of Father Christmas's house .In another letter，Father Christmas complained⑮ about how he could not stop his helpers playing⑯ games with the toys instead of wrapping them up⑰.Interestingly， the letters did not contain the usual warnings⑱ to children that they might not receive their presents if they were not good.The letters did，however，change as Tolkien's children got older： ⑪regular /'reɡjʊlə/ adj.[熟词生义]　频繁的，经常的 ⑫polar /'pəʊlə/ adj.极地的，南极(或北极)的 ⑬in this case 在这种情况下 ⑭roof /ruːf/ n．[C](建筑物、汽车、帐篷等的)顶，顶部 ⑮complain /kəm'pleIn/ vi.& vt.抱怨，不满，发牢骚 ⑯stop/prevent...(from)doing... 阻止……做……(被动语态中from不可省略) keep...from doing sth.阻止……做某事(任何情况下from都不能省略) ⑰wrap...up 把……包起来 ⑱warning /'wɔːnIŋ/ n．[C，U]警告，警示，告诫 这些信讲述了圣诞老人在北极的精彩生活故事和冒险事件。信中经常出现的角色是北极熊，它曾爬上北极(这里是一根真实的柱子)，然后摔下来砸穿了圣诞老人家的屋顶。在另一封信中，圣诞老人抱怨说，他那些助手们非但没有把玩具包装起来，反而拿着玩具玩起了游戏，他怎么也没法让他们停下来。有趣的是，信里并没有那些常见的对孩子们的警告，比如表现不好就可能得不到礼物之类的话。不过，随着托尔金的孩子们逐渐长大，信(的内容)也的确发生了变化： ...but if you find that not many of the things you asked for have come，and not perhaps quite as many as sometimes，remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of⑲ poor and starving⑳ people. 此处是who引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Polar Bear，who在定语从句中作主语。这里who采用了拟人的修辞手法。 副词置于句首，修饰整个句子。其他常用此用法的副词还有fortunately，luckily，thankfully，hopefully等。 that引导同位语从句，说明the usual warnings的内容。该同位语从句被介词短语to children分隔开了。 助动词did用于强调谓语。 画线部分的主句是祈使句remember that...starving people，其中“that...starving people”是宾语从句；“if you find...as many as sometimes”是if引导的条件状语从句，从句中that引导宾语从句。 ⑲a number of “许多，若干”，修饰可数名词复数，作主语时谓语动词用复数形式。 [比较]　“the number of＋可数名词复数”意为“……的数量”，作主语时谓语动词用单数形式。 ⑳starving /'stɑːvIŋ/ adj.挨饿的，即将饿死的 [词链]　starve (vi.& vt.挨饿，饿死)—starvation (n.[U]饥饿，饿死)—starving (adj.) ……但是，如果你发现自己并没有得到很多你想要的东西，有时甚至所获无几，请你记住，在这个圣诞节，世界上还有极其多贫穷而饥饿的人。 Letters from Father Christmas tells us that as well as㉑ enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas，Polar Bear and other characters at the North Pole，we can all share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time.By expressing love for his children in such a special way，Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas 10 . 10 may have done表示立足于现在，对过去发生的事情的推测，意为“可能做了某事”。 ㉑as well as [熟词生义]除……之外 《圣诞老人的来信》告诉我们，在欣赏圣诞老人、北极熊和其他角色在北极的冒险故事之余，我们也可以共同分享圣诞节真正的给予精神。托尔金以这样一种特别的方式表达了对他的孩子们的爱，或许他确实就是真正的圣诞老人。 [文化采风] The Lord of the Rings is a high-fantasy novel written by J.R.R.Tolkien，the sequel (续篇) to his earlier work，The Hobbit.The Lord of the Rings was published in three volumes (册) in 1954 and 1955，and has become one of the world's best-selling novels. Part 2　语篇研析   1．Match the main ideas to the paragraphs. Para.1　A．The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas's life and adventures at the North Pole. Para.2 B．We can all share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time. Para.3　C．Parents try to keep the magic of Father Christmas alive for their children. Para.4　D．J.R.R.Tolkien kept writing letters to his four children for more than twenty years. Para.5　E．The children were excited when they opened the envelope. 答案：Para.1 C；Para.2 D；Para.3 E；Para.4 A；Para.5 B 2．What's the main idea of the text? A．It is mainly about who wrote these letters. B．It teaches us how to love our children. C．It introduces Tolkien's book Letters from Father Christmas. D．It tells about Tolkien's life and adventures at the North Pole. 答案：C 1．What is Tolkien famous for? A．His novel The Lord of the Rings. B．His letters to Father Christmas. C．His fantasy childhood memories. D．His introduction to Father Christmas. 答案：A 2．Why did the letters take Tolkien a long time to finish? A．They were sent from Father Christmas. B．They were wrapped up in good boxes. C．It was hard to write the difference. D．The beautiful pictures were hard to make. 答案：D 3．What spirit is included in Letters from Father Christmas? A．Life will be easy if you work hard. B．It's no use complaining about life. C．We should learn to give care to others. D．Children love presents with pictures. 答案：C 4．In what way is Tolkien regarded as the real Father Christmas? A.He addressed all his letters to Father Christmas. B．He showed his love for his children in a special way. C．He got others to know some people were starving. D．He discovered the spirit of Father Christmas. 答案：B 1．That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year. [句式分析]　本句为复合句。why引导____________从句；“who regard Christmas as a special time of year”为who引导的____________从句，修饰先行词those。　 [翻译]　 _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 表语 定语 对于那些将圣诞节看作一年中特殊时刻的人来说，那就是《圣诞老人的来信》可能是一本完美图书的原因。 2．The man who wrote these letters is one of the most famous names in English literature—J.R.R.Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. [句式分析]　本句为复合句。“who wrote these letters”为who引导的____________从句，修饰先行词The man；author of The Lord of the Rings为J.R.R.Tolkien的____________。 [翻译]　 _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 定语 同位语 写这些信件的人是英国最著名的文学家之一——J.R.R.托尔金，《魔戒》的作者。 Many people cherish the magic of Father Christmas.That is the reason 1.________ Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas 2.___ a special time of year.The man who wrote these letters is one of the 3.______________ (famous) names in English literature—J.R.R.Tolkien.Every Christmas, an envelope with a North Pole stamp 4.________________ (address) to Tolkien's children.Each letter took Tolkien a long time 5._____________ (complete).The letters told wonderful stories about why as most famous was addressed to complete Father Christmas's life and adventures at the North Pole.Interestingly, the letters did, however, change as Tolkien's children got 6.__________ (old).The book tells us that as well as 7.____________ (enjoy) the adventures of Father Christmas, Polar Bear and other 8.____________ (character) at the North Pole, we can all share the true spirit of 9.____________ (give) at Christmas time.By expressing love for his children 10.____________ such a special way, Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas. older enjoying characters giving in 课时作业 巩固提升 阅读理解 A I went to my first music festival with my friend this summer.Unlike the majority of festival-goers we did not buy tickets.Instead, we volunteered as festival servers for Oxfam.We each worked in exchange for a free ticket to the festival. Leeds Festival is a large music festival which takes place at Branham Park.It takes place towards the end of August, and thousands of people attend each year.There were several different stages, each suitable for a different music taste.As well as the great music on offer, there were also funfair rides, food outlets and a silent disco.Among these things, I love silent discos: everyone has a set of headphones with two channels and music is played through the headphones.As a result, people can be dancing and singing along to completely different songs! When we were not working, we were free to enjoy the festival.We saw a wide variety of artists across the weekend.My favorite day was the Sunday—in my opinion this had, by far, the best line-up (阵容).I really enjoyed seeing many popular bands which attracted thousands of people. Although it was August, I could not believe how cold it was at night! We camped for five nights—a bit longer than the general public—and it was freezing every night! However, we had a really fantastic campsite.People who work at festivals stay in a different campsite to the general public.Our campsite was smaller, quieter and a lot cleaner! I had a great time and will definitely return next year! [语篇解读]　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者及朋友以志愿者的身份参加了她的第一个音乐节的故事。 2 3 1 4 1．How did the author attend the music festival? A．By buying a ticket. B．By accompanying her sister. C．By acting as a waiter. D．By slipping there secretly. 答案：C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“we volunteered as festival servers...in exchange for a free ticket to the festival”可知，作者在音乐节上当服务员以换取去音乐节的门票。 2 3 1 4 2．Why did the author love the Sunday most? A．The author was free. B．The author got more tips. C．There were many bands. D．There were fewer customers. 答案：C 2 3 1 4 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后两句可知，作者之所以最喜欢星期天，是因为那天有很多的乐队。 2 3 1 4 3．What does the author think of her campsite? A．Remote.　　　　 B．Wonderful. C．Dirty. D．Cold. 答案：B 2 3 1 4 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“However, we had a really fantastic campsite.”可知，作者认为她的野营地很好。 2 3 1 4 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．Volunteers at a Music Festival B．My First Music Festival C．A Love of Attending Music Festivals D．Music Festivals Are Popular 答案：B 2 3 1 4 标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“I went to my first music festival”以及下文的描述可知，本文主要描述了作者第一次参加利兹音乐节的情况。 2 3 1 4 B For this Spring Festival Eve, Tiffany Chen is trying something untraditional and ordering a meal for her family get-together. She used a food delivery service app, and searched “Spring Festival family dinner”． “I actually found quite a few results! It is unbelievable because this is a real thing now，” Chen said.The ease of ordering takeaway food is one of many ways technology is changing how Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival, and this change has been embraced by all generations. In Shenzhen North Railway Station a week before the Spring Festival, a father hurried to catch a train.Yan Jianlong is from Changsha in Hunan Province. This year, instead of local food or other specialties as gifts, he wanted to buy something high-tech for his 10-year-old son. “I heard he likes this kind of present now，” Yan said. Others are in the same condition. Chen Zhiyang, who works at a shop, said robotic toys such as dogs and drones (无人机) were the most popular of all his goods during the Spring Festival. Beijing resident Wang Xiaoya said she would visit a friend in Brazil this year, and she could do so without feeling she had neglected (怠慢) her family as she would chat online to her mother and grandparents during the holidays. This technology is not an activity that only belongs to the young—Wang's grandmother has learned how to use smartphones. “It has really made it more convenient for her and she really likes using smartphones，” Wang said. There have been questions on social media about whether technology has changed the atmosphere at the Spring Festival and whether it means people have become lazy. “I think what technology has changed is only formality (礼节)，”Wang said.“It does not matter how you celebrate the Spring Festival, whether you are eating in，eating out, or ordering—the most valuable thing is who you celebrate it with.” [语篇解读]　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科技正在改变中国的春节庆祝方式。 5 6 7 8 5．What did Tiffany Chen do for this year's Spring Festival Eve? A．She ordered a takeout family meal. B．She cooked a special dish for her parents. C．She helped her parents prepare the family dinner. D．She booked a table at her favorite restaurant online. 答案：A 细节理解题。根据第一段的“For this Spring Festival Eve, Tiffany Chen is trying something untraditional and ordering a meal for her family get-together.”可知，今年的春节前夕，Tiffany Chen叫了一份外卖家庭餐。故选A项。 5 6 7 8 6．What did the goods sold in Chen Zhiyang's shop show? A．Giving gifts is an important tradition during the Spring Festival. B．High-tech gifts are getting popular during the Spring Festival. C．Local food is wildly accepted during the Spring Festival. D．Kids are excited about celebrating the Spring Festival. 答案：B 5 6 7 8 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“Chen Zhiyang, who works at a shop, said robotic toys such as dogs and drones were the most popular of all his goods during the Spring Festival.”可知，Chen Zhiyang的店里卖的东西表明春节期间，高科技礼物越来越受欢迎。故选B项。 5 6 7 8 7．What is the attitude of Wang Xiaoya's grandmother to smartphones? A．Unclear. B．Doubtful. C．Supportive. D．Uninterested. 答案：C 5 6 7 8 观点态度题。根据倒数第三段可知，Wang Xiaoya的奶奶对智能手机持支持的态度，故选C项。 5 6 7 8 8．What's the main idea of the text? A．New technology is making Chinese Spring Festival famous worldwide. B．Experience different ways of celebrating the Spring Festival in China. C．More new technologies are needed in Spring Festival celebrations. D．Technology is changing Spring Festival celebrations in China. 答案：D 5 6 7 8 主旨大意题。根据全文，尤其是最后一段可知，本文主要讲的是科技正在改变中国的春节庆祝方式。故选D项。 5 6 7 8 $$