Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Reading and thinking 同步练习 -2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Period 1 Reading and Thinking I. 根据汉语或首字母提示填写单词 1. Congratulations to you on your ______ (资格) for this World Cup Football Championships! 2. A mix of talent, ______ (抱负), energy and luck made Dickens such an outstanding writer. 3. The hot play on TV is an ______ (改编本) of a short novel written by a famous writer. 4. Mr Johnson ______ (引用) his favourite poem but few of the audience could understand. 5. The problem is so c ______ that I’m afraid it will take me several hours to figure it out. 6. Knowing what happened, he patted me on the shoulder, c ______ and encouraging me. 7. I recommend p ______ in some activities, but never let your social life get in the way of your study. 8. It often makes up for bad feelings by helping us r ______ happy memories of the people, things or places we love. II. 选择短语并用其正确形式填空 feel at home, be eager to, act as, speak up, get involved in, be fascinated by, adapt to, get used to 1. We are right to think it our duty to ______ for those who have no voice. 2. During your stay in China, I strongly recommend that you ______ some traditional cultural activities. 3. Many college graduates find they have great difficulty ______ the dramatic changes in the job market. 4. She traveled to different countries and ______ a cultural messenger, sharing her native traditions and customs. 5. It has taken me a while to ______ in Chinatown as a non-Chinese woman. 6. Take a boat trip, and you will ______ the peaks along the river. 7. Nowadays, many people across the world ______ learn about China through stories about Chinese civilization. 8. I didn’t think I could ever ______ living in a big city after living in the country. III. 单句填空 1. When we come down with a cold, a cup of hot milk is ______ real comfort to us. 2. Before you start your trip, study the map to get familiar ______ the area you are going to. 3. Deep down, she supported her husband’s ______ (involve) in the organization. 4. I was invited to attend the award ______ (present), which made me extremely excited. 5. The writer has visited Beijing to promote the first Chinese ______ (edit) of a collection of her short stories. 6. ______ (engage) in exploring splendid Chinese culture gives him a chance to act as a cultural messenger. 7. My brother’s plans are very ______ (ambition); he wants to master English and French before he is sixteen. 8. I think I am ______ (quality) for the position and I have the capability to help handle the situation in a practical and reasonable way. IV. 根据汉语意思完成句子 1. (2024·新课标Ⅰ卷，书面表达)这是我们第一次在公园上美术课,这大大开阔了我们的眼界。(This is the first time that...) This is the first time that ______, which has greatly broadened our horizons. 2. 我第一次在操场看到他时,他坐在一个角落里。(the first time 引导的时间状语从句) ______, he was sitting in a corner. 3. 当老师走进教室的时候,他发现所有的学生都在大声朗读。(find 的复合结构) When the teacher came into the classroom, ______. 4. 我们的英语老师经常教我们如何更高效地记单词。(疑问词+to do) Our English teacher often teaches us ______. 5. 他的抱负是建立一个和谐的农业体系,确保子孙后代的食品安全并保护环境。(不定式作表语) ______ that ensures food security for future generations and protects the environment. V. 语法填空 [课文改编] Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London 1. ______ (complete) a business qualification. As it was the first time she 2. ______ (leave) her motherland, she felt excited and anxious. When she came to England, she stayed with a host family, 3. ______ members always helped her. Laura, the daughter of her host family, wanted to study in China in the future and she 4. ______ (especial) liked the food Xie Lei cooked. At the 5. ______ (begin) she had to face such difficulties of daily life 6. ______ how to use public transport and how to ask for things. Studying in England was quite 7. ______ (difference) from studying in China as her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own. When she gave a presentation, Xie Lei had no idea 8. ______ she should say at first, but she found herself 9. ______ (speak) up in class after just a few weeks. Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei 10. ______ (feel) much more at home in the UK. While she is learning about business, she is also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between China and the UK. VI. 阅读理解 [2025·河南驻马店高二期末] | 体裁 记叙文 | 题材 在上海的感受 | 词数 360 | 难度 中等 | 建议用时 7分钟 | I come from a place renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and complex history. Growing up beneath chinar trees, I learned to see them as symbols of endurance, each branch a witness to centuries of conflict and suffering. In my hometown, carrying identification is as routine as carrying one’s keys—a daily practice that acknowledges the underlying (潜在的) tension in our lives. When I moved to Shanghai from abroad for my PhD at Tongji University in 2022, I thought that this same instinct (本能) for caution would stay. But Shanghai offered something unexpected: a life shaped not by caution but by trust. Here in Shanghai, people leave bicycles unlocked, bags unattended, and walk freely without a second thought about their safety. You pick up deliveries without showing your ID, and people treat you not as an outsider but as someone who belongs here. It revealed a truth about human nature I had not fully understood that trust could be a foundation, a quiet norm rather than something rare. For the first time, I felt what it was like to trust a city itself, letting it hold me gently and carefully in its arms without the caution I’d long carried. In my hometown, safety is something we manage cautiously. We carry identification not as an option but as an unspoken rule, and we find our way through life with an awareness sharpened by necessity. But in Shanghai, safety is an unspoken promise rather than a guarded privilege (特权). I can walk alone at night without looking over my shoulder or even thinking to bring my ID—a freedom that felt almost unreal at first. Living in Shanghai has reshaped not only my understanding of trust and safety but also my understanding of home. For so long, home was connected with my hometown, to its chinar trees and its cautious routines. But Shanghai has shown me that home can be found in a sense of peace and freedom, in the ability to walk through life unburdened by caution. Home is not merely a place; it’s a feeling rooted in safety, comfort, and the freedom to be oneself without restraint. 1. Why does the writer usually carry identification in his hometown? A. By instinct for caution. B. Out of personal habit. C. Out of fear of losing it. D. For showing off himself. 2. What surprised the author about life in Shanghai? A. The strict measures of security check. B. The city’s historic landmarks and traditions. C. The strong sense of belonging among locals. D. The freedom and trust among its citizens. 3. How does Paragraph 6 develop? A. By comparison. B. By description. C. By argument. D. By definition. 4. According to the text, what new understanding of home did the author gain in Shanghai? A. Home is defined by its physical location and routines. B. Home is a place where trust and safety are guaranteed. C. Home requires a balance between freedom and caution. D. Home is built on cultural identity and shared traditions. 核心词汇 1. renowned for 因为……出名 2. a witness to 是……的见证 3. reveal v. 反应 4. rooted in 根植于 熟词生义 shape 熟义: n. 形状 生义: v. 塑造 派生词汇 1. endurance n. 耐力 2. unburden v. 卸去负担 Ⅶ. 七选五 | 体裁 说明文 | 题材 留学的挑战和应对策略 | 词数 275 | 难度 中等 | 建议用时 8分钟 | Studying abroad is a big decision which should be taken seriously. To leave your comfort zone and be pushed into an entirely new environment is a bold move. 1. ______ However, once you overcome these challenges, studying abroad can bring numerous rewards. Unsurprisingly, living and studying in an unfamiliar culture will lead to some degree of culture shock, which can bring about feelings of frustration, homesickness, and maybe even regret. 2. ______ Learning more about the local customs and traditions, for instance, will help you bridge your knowledge gap and better understand the country. Plus, making friends with locals will help relieve your negative feelings. Just like many overseas students, you might face tremendous economic pressure. Apart from considering studying in a more affordable country, managing your finances and budgeting is key. Following some simple finance tips can help you reduce your expenses. 3. ______ Researching the rental prices in different neighbourhoods can also save you money in the long run. Another common problem that usually arises is adjusting to the new pace of life. 4. ______ If you leave a bustling Chinese city to a quiet European town, you might feel depressed that things flow a lot slower. On the flip side, you might feel overwhelmed when moving from a leisure environment to a busy one. So what’s the solution? Well, reading up on the way of life in a foreign country beforehand can help you decide whether it is compatible (兼容的) with your personality, goals, and desired lifestyle. After all, you probably wouldn’t choose London if you dislike crowds. Similarly, Spain might be unappealing to you if you like hanging out at night. 5. ______ A. Trying hard to get rid of these negative emotions. B. Embracing your host culture is key to handling it. C. This might mean cooking at home or using public transport. D. It’s obvious that adapting to a new life is more than challenging. E. It can cause various emotions, depending on where you come from. F. All the sudden changes will definitely cause some adjustment problems. G. Doing your research in advance will better prepare you for your life ahead. UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURES – Period 1 Reading and Thinking 参考答案 I. 根据汉语或首字母提示填写单词 1. qualification 2. ambition 3. adaptation 4. quoted 5. complicated / complex 6. comforting 7. participating 8. recall II. 选择短语并用其正确形式填空 1. speak up 2. get involved in 3. adapting to 4. acted as 5. feel at home 6. be fascinated by 7. are eager to 8. get used to III. 单句填空 1. a 2. with 3. involvement 4. presentation 5. edition 6. Engaging 7. ambitious 8. qualified IV. 根据汉语意思完成句子 1. we have had an art class in the park 2. The first time I saw him on the playground 3. he found all the students reading aloud 4. how to memorize words more efficiently 5. His ambition is to build a harmonious agricultural system V. 语法填空 1. to complete 2. had left 3. whose 4. especially 5. beginning 6. as 7. different 8. what 9. speaking 10. feels VI. 阅读理解 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. 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