Unit 4 History and Traditions 补充阅读理解练习 阅读原文阅读原文+导学案-2024-2025学年人教版(2019)高中英语必修第二册

A kung fu master may be Italian in roots, but he’s Chinese in heart Getting started 1. How do you think a foreigner might become a martial arts master? 2. Kung fu is more than just a fighting skill. Do you agree? Give your opinions. Digging in Directions: Read the text and complete the chart below. A kung fu master may be Italian in roots, but he’s Chinese in heart Lead-in Italian Kleber Battaglia, recognized as an inheritor of the art of Wing Chun, has become a(n) 1. ____________ after many years of practice and now runs a school in Shanghai teaching kung fu. Although he is an Italian, Battaglia thinks he is Chinese inside. Kleber Battaglia’s journey of learning and passing on martial arts • Growing up in Italy, Battaglia fell in love with kung fu when he was nine after watching kung fu movies. His parents were supportive and sent him to learn kung fu from an Italian kung fu teacher. However, to Battaglia’s disappointment, the teacher was just teaching fighting and missed 2. ______________________. Kleber Battaglia’s journey of learning and passing on martial arts • 3. __________, Battaglia met Wan Kam-leung and his life changed. Battaglia thought that Wan was exactly the teacher he had been looking for. • Six months after Battaglia met Wan, Battaglia quit his job in Europe and followed Wan to Hong Kong, where he practiced Wing Chun 4. ________________ a day. • In 2013, Battaglia opened Absolute Kung Fu in Shanghai. At first, many martial arts practitioners came to challenge Battaglia, but he earned their respect with his great kung fu skills. • Over the past years, Battaglia’s school has grown, and so has his reputation — people now call Battaglia 5. ___________. Further exploration In what ways do you think Battaglia’s journey shows the universal appeal (全球吸引力) of martial arts? Discuss with your classmates. Words and expressions 1. martial art n. 武术 e.g. Many students joined martial arts classes for fitness. 2. intensive adj. 短时间内集中紧张进行的，密集的 e.g. The intensive training program helped the athletes improve their skills greatly in just a few weeks. 3. practitioner n. 习艺者，专门人才 e.g. The martial arts practitioner’s journey inspired many to follow their dreams. 4. earn v. 赢得 e.g. As a teacher, Mary has earned the respect of her students. 5. interact with … 与……互动 e.g. It’s fascinating to see how people from different cultures interact with each other. Grammar 1. who引导非限制性定语从句 He is following in the footsteps of grandmaster Ip Man and his famous student Bruce Lee, who popularized Wing Chun in the West. 2. what引导主语从句、宾语从句 “What I was learning was different from what I saw in kung fu movies,” he said. Exercises 请根据所给提示把下列句子翻译成英语。 1. 托尼决定追随父亲的脚步，接手家族企业。 (follow in the footsteps of …) __________________________________________________________ 2. 上次旅行时，我爱上了摄影。 (fall in love with …) __________________________________________________________ 3. 当车子开始发出异响时，我觉得不对劲，决定去检查一下。 (something feels off) ___________________________________________________________ 4. 这幅新画作将与这位艺术家之前的作品风格迥异。(be different from …) __________________________________________________________ Keys: Digging in Directions: Read the text and complete the chart below. 1. martial arts master 2. the deeper cultural meaning 3. In 2009 4. six hours 5. Shifu Bai / Master Bai Exercises 1. Tony decided to follow in the footsteps of his father and take over the family business. 2. During my last trip, I fell in love with photography. 3. When the car started making strange noises, I knew something felt off and decided to get it checked. 4. The new painting will be different from the artist’s earlier work in style. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Cultural and creative product industry prospers in China Getting started 1. Please give some examples of cultural and creative products that are popular in your local area. 2. Refrigerator magnets have become a popular way to celebrate cultural heritage in China. What do you think of the phenomenon? Digging in Directions: Read the text and complete the chart below. Cultural and creative product industry prospers in China Lead-in After waiting in line for over two hours, Zhang Jiajia finally bought a popular refrigerator magnet which shows a caisson ceiling. As a culture lover, Zhang likes to visit museums and thinks buying cultural and creative products is like 1. ______________. The popularity of cultural and creative products Reasons • The limited number of museums and people’s 2. __________ make it hard for many to visit museums often. • The rarity and uniqueness of cultural heritage have led to the creation of cultural and creative products inspired by it. The popularity of cultural and creative products Impact • The rapid growth of cultural and creative product industry is helping to improve 3. _____________. Regional example • Shanxi Province’s cultural and creative products, like small temple-shaped refrigerator magnets inspired by Jinci Temple and translucent postcards showing the Nine-Dragon Wall in Datong City, are getting 4. ___________ and opening new doors for the province’s cultural tourism efforts. Conclusion Cultural and creative products connect static artifacts with active public interest, improving cultural tourism and helping keep heritage alive. Further exploration Design a creative product for tourists that shows the cultural heritage in your local area. Present your design and explain how it balances modernity, cultural value, and market appeal (吸引力). Words 1. prosper v. 繁荣，兴旺 e.g. With hard work, the small business began to prosper. 2. inspire v. 赋予灵感，启发思考 e.g. His painting was inspired by a trip to China. 3. limited adj. 有限的 e.g. My time for reading was limited, so I focused on the most important parts. 4. heritage n. 遗产 e.g. The festival celebrated the community’s rich cultural heritage. 5. resource n. 资源 e.g. We must use our natural resources wisely to protect the environment. Grammar 1. which引导非限制性定语从句 The refrigerator magnet was inspired by the caisson ceiling in Beijing’s Longfu Temple, which is part of the museum’s collection. 2. 动词-ed形式作后置定语 In recent years, cultural and creative products symbolized by refrigerator magnets have become popular. 3. it作形式宾语 … said that reasons like the limited number of museums and people’s limited free time make it hard for many to visit museums often. Exercises 请根据括号内的汉语提示，用文章中出现的短语的适当形式补全下列句子（每空一词）。 1. People were excited __________ __________ __________ __________ (排队等候) for the chance to meet their favorite author. 2. After months of development, the new smartphone will finally __________ __________ __________ (进入市场) this spring. 3. The restaurant’s seasonal drinks are so popular that they usually __________ __________ __________ (售空) by mid-afternoon. 4. Practice can __________ __________ (带来) improvements in your skills. Keys: Digging in Directions: Read the text and complete the chart below. 1. taking culture home 2. limited free time 3. local culture and tourism 4. market recognition Exercises 1. to wait in line 2. hit the market 3. are sold out 4. lead to 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$Cultural and creative product industry prospers in china. After waiting in line for over two hours, john ja ja finally bought a refrigerator magnet from the beijing ancient architecture museum. The magnet shows AK ison ceiling, a traditional chinese design often found in palaces and temples. The refrigerator magnet was inspired by the kissing ceiling in beijing's long food temple, which is part of the museum's collection. IT has five layers that can be either separated or put together. The refrigerator magnet became the top selling product soon after he hit the market and is often sold out. John, who loves culture, visits museums SA couple of times every month, either for exhibitions or to buy cultural and creative products. 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The refrigerator magnet became the top-selling product soon after it hit the market, and is often sold out. Zhang, who loves culture, visits museums a couple of times every month, either for exhibitions or to buy cultural and creative products. “Refrigerator magnets are beautiful. Buying them is like taking culture home,” Zhang said. In recent years, cultural and creative products symbolized by refrigerator magnets have become popular. These products are not only stylish but also rich in local culture. The rapid growth of this industry is helping to improve local culture and tourism. HaoChunfeng, the general manager of a cultural company in Beijing, said that reasons like the limited number of museums and people’s limited free time make it hard for many to visit museums often. Also, the rarity and uniqueness of cultural heritage have led to the creation of cultural and creative products inspired by it. Cultural and creative products are not just found in museums. For example, Shanxi Province in northern China offers many distinctive items for tourists, such as small temple-shaped refrigerator magnets inspired by Jinci Temple, translucent postcards showing the Nine-Dragon Wall in Datong City and ice cream shaped like the Twin Pagodas in Taiyuan City. Shanxi has many cultural and historical resources and has focused on publicizing its heritage for a long time. Now, these cultural and creative products are getting market recognition and opening new doors for the province’s cultural tourism efforts. Products from Beijing’s museum-inspired magnets to Shanxi’s creative items connect static artifacts with active public interest, improving cultural tourism. By attracting younger generations and suiting modern tastes, they help keep heritage alive and valued in today’s changing world. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ A kung fu master may be Italian in roots, but he’s Chinese in heart With many years of practice, Italian KleberBattaglia has become a martial arts master and now runs a school in Shanghai teaching kung fu. He is recognized as an inheritor of the art of Wing Chun, a style known for its quick punches. He is following in the footsteps of grandmaster Ip Man and his famous student Bruce Lee, who popularized Wing Chun in the West. Despite his Italian roots, Battaglia said, “Inside of me I’m Chinese.” He has found his calling in passing kung fu on to China’s young generation. “To me, it’s very important because kung fu is truly a treasure of humanity,” he said. Battaglia fell in love with kung fu when he was nine, after watching kung fu movies with stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. His parents were supportive and sent him to an Italian kung fu teacher. But gradually, something felt just a little bit off. “What I was learning was different from what I saw in kung fu movies,” he said. “The teacher was just teaching fighting and missed the deeper cultural meaning. Kung fu is more than just about fighting; it’s a lifestyle that you live 24 / 7.” His life changed in 2009 when he met Wan Kam-leung, a student of Wong Shun-leung, who trained Bruce Lee. “Wan was exactly the kind of master I had been looking for. It wasn’t just his skill; he also filled his movements with Chinese philosophy,” Battaglia said. Six months later, Battaglia quit his job in Europe and followed Wan to Hong Kong, where he went into intensive Wing Chun training, practicing six hours a day. In 2013, he opened a school in Shanghai. Many martial arts practitioners from other kung fu schools came knocking on the door to challenge the newcomer, but he earned their respect with his skill in kicking and punching. The school has grown over the years, moving into larger premises following several relocations, during which time Battaglia also became known as ShifuBai, or Master Bai, a respected title that comes from his Chinese name, BaiQibai. When he’s in Shanghai, Battaglia often practices in parks. “There are many people in the park practicing kung fu, and I really love to interact with them, especially the elderly,” he said. “It’s one of the main reasons why I love China. The parks here are so alive.” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$