必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought（课后提能案）-【优学精研】2026年高考英语一轮总复习学用word（外研版）

UNIT 1　Food for thought Ⅰ.阅读理解 A 　　（2025·安庆二模）The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American tradition that dates back to an immigration （移民） wave in the 1900s.The Italian American tradition of the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” has appeared in movies and recently in the hit show The Bear.But talking of the origin， you’ll get many different answers.The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a dear tradition to many Italian Americans who enjoy at least seven different seafood dishes on Christmas Eve. 　　A vast majority of Italian immigrants to the United States were from rural Southern Italy at the turn of the 19th century.They came to America because there were jobs from building railroads to skyscrapers.Friends and families found success and brought their loved ones to the US.Some say fish was chosen for the Feast because it was plentiful for impoverished families in Southern Italy.Others say the sea represented Italian Americans’ connection between their old and new homes. 　　Writer and director Robert Tinnell made a comic in 2004 about his experience with the Feast of the Seven Fishes， which he later made into a 2019 movie.Growing up in North Central West Virginia， he fondly remembers his great grandmother organizing the Feast.After she died， his grandfather and other men in the family took over.That particular manly activity is something that the first Italian immigrants would have also performed out of necessity： men came to America first， without their wives and daughters. 　　However， knowledge about where to shop， when to prepare， how to cook， the history behind the meal and family traditions soon became the responsibility of mothers to pass down to their daughters， says Di Giovine， a professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.They are also likely the ones who have the final say in making changes to recipes.Over time， families often adjust the menu to make things easier， cheaper， more abundant， and more accommodating of dietary restrictions. 　　 1.What do we know about the Feast of the Seven Fishes？（　　） A.It relates to a story of Italians. B.It’s made up of seven fishes. C.It marks a vital historic event. D.It’s about Americans in Italy. 2.What does the underlined word “impoverished” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？（　　） A.Needy.　　　　　　B.Unfortunate.　　　　　　C.Extended.　　　　　　D.Uneducated. 3.What can we infer about Robert Tinnell from Paragraph 3？（　　） A.He loves fishes. B.He’s an editor. C.He’s emotional. D.He teaches writing. 4.What can be the best title for the text？（　　） A.A Fish-making Method B.A Festival Tradition C.A Cookery Book D.A Special Celebration B 　　（2025·莆田三模）Tokyo restaurant Sushiya no Nohachi reportedly serves great sushi， but it is most famous for its gimmick — making the world’s smallest sushi with a single grain of rice. 　　Located in Asakusa， a slightly quieter part of Tokyo， Sushiya no Nohachi is the place to go if you want to enjoy the tiniest and most adorable sushi in the world.Each piece is made with only a grain of rice and a tiny slice of topping wrapped in the thinnest piece of nori （海苔）.Every served piece is actually perfect， which hints at the amount of work and patience that goes into making them.They are the work of Hironori Ikeno， the chef of Sushiya no Nohachi， who came up with the idea in 2002 when a client asked him how small he could make his sushi.He answered， “It is as small as a grain of rice”， and proceeded to demonstrate that he wasn’t kidding.Years later， the restaurant became internationally famous for making the world’s smallest sushi. 　　Despite its size， miniature sushi actually takes a bit longer to make than regular-sized ones， because of the precision and concentration required to put the tiny ingredients together.That is part of the reason why the restaurant only prepares tiny sushi for customers a few times a week and no more than five times a day， although they do sometimes make exceptions for foreign visitors who travel to the restaurant just to experience the world’s smallest sushi. 　　“I had a client from Sweden who came just to see my tiny sushi and the moment she saw it， she literally cried with joy，” Hironori Ikeno said. 　　Interestingly， one cannot simply order the tiny sushi at the restaurant.It is served for free upon request with a regular-sized sushi course.Considering the sushi served at this place is reportedly delicious， you should probably be more excited about that.Plus， it also justifies the gimmick that the restaurant is so famous for. 　　 5.What does the underlined word “gimmick” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to？（　　） A.A plan to promote the sushi. B.A trick to attract customers. C.A dish to win over opponents. D.A class to teach cooking skills. 6.What made Hironori Ikeno start to make the smallest sushi？（　　） A.His pursuit for perfection. B.A bet he made with others. C.The requirement from his boss. D.The curiosity of a customer. 7.Compared with the regular sushi， the world’s smallest sushi 　　　　.（　　） A.takes more time to make B.costs more money to buy C.sells worse among customers D.needs more expensive materials 8.What do Hironori Ikeno’s words about the Swedish customer show？（　　） A.His lack of experience. B.His sense of achievement. C.Diversity of the customers. D.Special treatment to foreigners. Ⅱ.阅读七选五 　　（2025·沧州二模）It’s one of life’s simple pleasures to take in the nice smell of fresh apples， or to bite into juicy tomatoes bursting with sweetness and flavor.9.（　　）.Fortunately， there are some tried-and-true methods that can help you maximize the taste and shelf-life of your fruits and vegetables. 　　Having a look at the produce in your local grocery store， you might notice that a lot of products are wrapped in plastic.But many of them， like mushrooms， are about 70 to 90 per cent water.10.（　　）.So you should transfer them to a paper bag as soon as you get home.A paper bag creates drier conditions and can slow down the aging process. 　　11.（　　）.For example， tomatoes are usually harvested unripened， so that between the farm and grocery store they ripen over time.Therefore， putting fully ripened tomatoes in the fridge can keep them fresher and extend their shelf-life. 　　Take note of what foods you’re storing together.A lot of fruits and vegetables release ethylene， a colorless gas that occurs naturally in produce and is known as the “fruit ripening hormone”.12.（　　）.Tomatoes are also ethylene producing heavyweights.If nearby vegetables like carrots， broccoli， and cucumbers are exposed to the gas， they will age much faster together.13.（　　）. A.Therefore， it is better to put them on the counter B.The most well-known ethylene producers are bananas and apples C.That’s why it’s important to keep these fruits and vegetables separate D.If you store them in a constantly wet environment， they will rot very fast E.Cook your food incorrectly and you might end up throwing it into the trash can F.But keeping them fresh once they reach your home is where the real challenge begins G.For some fruits， how ripe they are when picked determines where they should be kept 3 / 3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 必修第二册 UNIT 1　Food for thought Ⅰ. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了意大利裔美国人的传统——七鱼盛宴的历史、发展和相关知识。 1.C　细节理解题。根据第一段中的The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American tradition that dates back to an immigration （移民） wave in the 1900s.可知，七鱼盛宴标志着一个重要的历史事件。 2.A　词义猜测题。根据第二段前两句可知，这些来自意大利南部农村的移民到美国是因为那里有工作，由此可知，他们生活很贫困；结合画线词所在句可知，选择鱼作为盛宴是因为对这些贫困的家庭来说，大海里有着丰富的鱼，是比较容易获得的食材，所以impoverished应表示“贫困的”，与A项意思相近。 3.C　推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可知，Robert Tinnell将他的这段经历和回忆制作成了漫画，最后拍成了电影。由此可知，他是一个情感丰富、很容易动感情的人。 4.B　标题归纳题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了意大利裔美国人的传统——七鱼盛宴的历史、发展和相关知识。因此，B项（一个节日传统）可以作为本文的最佳标题。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了东京的一家名为“Sushiya no Nohachi”的寿司店及其特色——世界上最小的寿司。 5.B　词义猜测题。根据画线词后的making the world’s smallest sushi with a single grain of rice和第二段中的Years later， the restaurant became internationally famous for making the world’s smallest sushi.可知，这家餐厅因用一粒米制作世界上最小的寿司而闻名国际。由此可知，画线词的含义是一种吸引顾客的方法。 6.D　细节理解题。根据第二段中的They are the work of Hironori Ikeno， the chef of Sushiya no Nohachi， who came up with the idea in 2002 when a client asked him how small he could make his sushi.可知，是一位顾客的好奇心使得厨师Hironori Ikeno开始做最小的寿司。 7.A　细节理解题。根据第三段中的Despite its size， miniature sushi actually takes a bit longer to make than regular-sized ones可知，与常规大小的寿司相比，世界上最小的寿司需要更多的时间来制作。 8.B　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，瑞典的客户看到迷你寿司后，高兴地哭了。由此可推出，Hironori Ikeno说这句话的目的是展示自己的成就感。 Ⅱ. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了果蔬保鲜需注意的几个问题。 9.F　空前谈到能吃到新鲜可口的水果的乐趣，空后则话锋一转：幸好，我们有一些非常成熟的保鲜方法，F项（但是，水果买到家如何保鲜才是挑战的开始）正好起到了过渡作用。 10.D　根据空前两句可知，当地超市里的许多产品用塑料包着，它们约70%到90%都是水。故D项（如果你把它们放在持续潮湿的环境中，它们会很快腐烂）符合语境。 11.G　根据下文举的例子可知，西红柿通常收获时还未成熟，以便它们在农场和食品杂货店之间慢慢成熟。因此，把完全成熟的西红柿放入冰箱可以保鲜并延长它们的保存期。故G项（对一些水果来说，采摘时的成熟度决定它们应该存放的地点）适合作本段的主旨句。 12.B　根据空前一句可知，许多水果和蔬菜释放乙烯；根据空后一句可知，西红柿也会产生很多乙烯。由此可知，设空处一定提到了会产生ethylene气体的水果，B项（最著名的乙烯生产者是香蕉和苹果）符合语境。 13.C　根据空前一句可知，如果邻近的蔬菜，像胡萝卜、西兰花和黄瓜暴露于空气中，它们会一块变坏得更快。故C项（这就是这些果蔬必须分开存放重要的原因）符合语境。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $