Unit 2 Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking（Word教参）-【精讲精练】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第二册（人教版）

本讲义聚焦跨文化交际中的英语语言差异这一核心知识点，系统梳理词汇多义（如wicked的“邪恶”与“极好”）、文化特定表达（如“Not bad!”的评价习惯）、日常用语误解（如楼层表达差异）等内容，通过阅读任务（快速阅读填空、细节分析）、词汇讲解（forum, post等）、句型解析（It was the first time that...）构建学习支架，帮助学生从文本理解过渡到语言应用。 该资料以真实跨文化交际故事为载体，通过Yancy对“had a frog in her throat”的误解、Julien对“wicked”的困惑等案例，引导学生分析语言差异，培养语言能力（理解语境中的词汇与表达）和文化意识（中外文化对比）。设计有阅读分层任务（主旨归纳、心理描写句子查找）和词汇句型练习，课中助力教师引导互动探究，课后学生可通过词汇即时训练和句型转换巩固知识，弥补理解盲点。

[对应学生用书P20] [对应学生用书P20] Misadventures in English Last week，our forum1 asked if you had any funny or strange stories about using English. We didn't expect to get so many posts2！Here are some of our favourites，to remind us that some of the English we learn in the classroom is rather different from the English in the outside world! Yancy：People say that the British always play safe3 with what they eat. Not true! I went to a summer school in Manchester and my English teacher was called Maggie. One day，a different teacher took our class. He told us that Maggie couldn't teach that day COZ she had a frog in her throat. Poor Maggie—but why did she try to eat such a big frog? Sophie: When I first visited New York，I went to a downtown shopping centre to buy some winter boots. At the information desk at the entrance，I asked a lady where the shoe section was. She said that it was on the first floor. So I went up to the first floor，but couldn't find any shoes. I decided to leave. When I was looking for the exit，I saw that shoes were actually sold downstairs on the ground floor，not the first floor. Why did she give me the wrong information? Julien: I've got an English penfriend，who I finally got to meet in London this summer. He had told me that his grandfather was “really wicked4”. But when I met his grandfather，I liked him a lot.I found it very odd5. Why did my friend use a negative word about such a nice man? Zheng Xu: The British must have really high standards. I was part of a student exchange programme between a university in England and my university in China.I spent days preparing and writing my first English paper. I knew I had done a good job and was looking forward to getting a positive comment. When I got the paper back，I found my teacher had written the comment “Not bad！” Not bad? But there weren't any errors6 in my paper. (选自外研版新教材必修第一册Unit 2) 1．forum n.(因特网上的)论坛，讨论区 2．post n.帖子 3．play safe谨慎行事；避免冒险 4．wicked adj.邪恶的；极好的 5．odd adj.奇特的，古怪的 6．error n.错误，谬误 Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking [对应学生用书P21] 1．Read the passage quickly and then fill in the blanks. 2．What does the passage mainly talk about? The text is mainly about Xie Lei's study and life at a university in a foreign country. Choose the best answer according to the text. 1．Why was Xie Lei very nervous when she left for London? A．Because she was too young. B．Because she was a shy girl. C．Because she didn't know what to expect. D．Because she didn't know where to go. 2．How did living with a host family help Xie Lei? A．She saved a lot of money. B．She ate much British food. C．She made many foreign friends. D．She adapted to the new culture. 3．What is another challenge for Xie Lei? A．Language barriers. B．Academic requirements. C．Giving presentations on art. D．Participating in social activities. 4．What does Xie Lei think of her life in the UK in the end? A．It's boring and annoying. B．It's difficult and confusing. C．It's unusual and different. D．It's interesting and colourful. 答案　1～4　CDBD 1．Read the passage carefully and find the sentences to describe the mood.(细读短文并找出心理描写的句子) (1)I was very excited but also quite nervous. (2)When I miss home，I feel comforted to have a second family. (3)Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people. 2．Read the passage carefully and find the sentences to describe a person.(细读短文并找出人物描写的句子) (1)They are also keen to learn about China. (2)British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it，so I'm keen to share my culture with them. [核心词汇·练透] [对应学生用书P22] qualification n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格；学历 (1)have qualifications for/to ... 　有……资格 (2)qualified adj.　有资格的；合格的 be qualified for ...　能胜任做…… be qualified to do ...　有资格做…… (3)qualify vt.& vi.　(使)具有资格；(使)合格 [经典佳句]　Having engaged in many volunteer activities in the community，I have the qualification for the job. 由于我在社区里参加过很多志愿者活动，因此我有资格做这份工作。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①Now that you graduated from a key university，you can have the qualification to apply (apply) for the position. ②I am writing to express my great interest in the programme，and I am eager to apply as a qualified (qualify) candidate. ③I'm so keen on communicating with foreign friends that I'm convinced I am qualified for the job. (申请信) 我热衷于和外国朋友交流，所以，我确信我能胜任这份工作。 ambition n.追求的目标；夙愿；野心；抱负 (1)achieve one's ambition　实现某人的理想 one's ambition is to do ...　某人的目标是…… have an ambition to do sth　有雄心做某事 (2)ambitious adj.　有野心的；有雄心的 [经典佳句]　I sincerely express my thanks to you for your helping me achieve my ambition to spread Chinese culture.(感谢信) 我真诚地感谢您帮助我实现了传播中国文化的目标。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①As an ambitious(ambition) and determined person，my ambition is to set(set) up a firm in Beijing after graduating from university. ②If you have an ambition to speak fluent English/English fluently，you can sign up for our Spoken English Club without hesitation. 如果你想说一口流利的英语，你可以毫不犹豫地报名参加我们的英语口语俱乐部。 adaptation n.适应；改编本 (1)make an adaptation to ... 　适应…… (2)adapt to　适应/适合…… adapt oneself to　使自己适应…… (3)adapt...from...　根据……改编…… adapt...for　把……改写/改编成…… [经典佳句]　Xie Lei chose to live with a host family，who can help with her adaptation to the new culture. 谢蕾选择住在寄宿家庭，有助于她适应新文化。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①We are convinced that you will be impressed with the creative adaptation(adapt) of the play. (应用文之邀请信) ②I am writing to ask you for help in regard to a short play adapted(adapt) from our English textbook. ③Taking some online courses in spoken Chinese can be helpful for you to adapt to the Chinese language environment． 参加一些在线汉语口语课程可以帮助你适应汉语语言环境。 comfort n. 舒服；安慰；令人感到安慰的人或事物；安逸 vt. 安慰；抚慰 (1)be a comfort to sb　对某人来说是个安慰 in comfort　舒适地 (2)comfort sb with sth　用某物安慰某人 (3)comfortable adj.　舒适的；舒服的 comfortably adv.　舒适地；舒服地 [经典佳句]　I clearly recall that my English teacher always comforted me with inspiring words whenever I was frustrated. 我清楚地记得，每当我感到沮丧时，我的英语老师总是用鼓舞人心的话来安慰我。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①Furthermore，my ambition is to live in comfort in the suburbs of the city in the future. ②Nothing in my life before prepared me for this one—and to be sure，the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable(comfort) in this area.(2025·全国二卷) ③My words were a real comfort to him and he rose to his feet，walking to the start line with his eyes twinkling with determination. 我的话对他来说是一种真正的安慰，他站了起来，向起跑线走去，眼睛里闪烁着坚定的光芒。 participation n.参加；参与 (1)participate vi.　参加；参与 participate with sb in sth　同某人一起参与某事 participate in (doing) sth　参加/参与(做)某事 (2)participant n.　参加者；参与者 [经典佳句]　I'd appreciate it if you could confirm your participation at your earliest convenience. 如果你能尽早确认你会参加，我将不胜感激。 [即时训练]　单句语法填空/完成句子 ①I participated in the community service，passing out dinners to the homeless at a soup kitchen. My active participation taught me a valuable lesson: We can warm those needy souls' hearts by a bright happy smile.(participate) ②For example，participants(participate) said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices.(2025·浙江卷1月) ③Since you take much interest in music，I am writing to invite you to participate in the festival with me. 既然你对音乐很感兴趣，我写信是想邀请你和我一起参加音乐节。(应用文之邀请信) engage vi.参加；参与(活动) vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)；雇用 (1)engage one's attention/interest　吸引某人的注意力/兴趣 engage in/on　从事…… (2)engaged adj.　忙碌的，已订婚 be engaged in sth/doing sth　忙于……，从事…… (3)engagement n.　订婚；约会；参加，从事 [经典佳句]　I think it is your unique teaching style that engages our interest. 我想是你独特的教学风格引起了我们的兴趣。 [即时训练]　语境辨义/完成句子　 ①Your audience will naturally be more interested and engaged when you tailor your communications to their interests.vt.参与；参加(2025·浙江卷1月) ②Initially，his outstanding qualities engaged my attention.vt. 吸引(注意力、兴趣) ③His father engaged a tutor to help him to solve the maths problems.vt.雇用 ④Although(I am) engaged in/on my homework，I still spare half an hour to read the English newspaper every day.尽管我忙于作业，我仍然每天抽出半个小时读英文报。 involve vt.包含；需要；涉及；影响；(使)参加 (1)involve sb in (doing) sth　使某人参与(做)某事 involve doing sth　包括做某事 (2)involved adj.　卷入的，参与的 get/be involved with ...　参加；参与；和……关系密切 get involved in ...　参与；卷入；与……有关联 [经典佳句]　As well as studying hard，I've been involved in social activities. 努力学习之余，我还参加了一些社交活动。 [即时训练]　 单句语法填空/完成句子 ①At the festival，I got involved(involve) in a wide range of amazing activities from drama performance to art works exhibition. ②Participants actively involved themselves(they) in the art festival，showing their talents and exerting their strength. (应用文之新闻报道) ③It is good for you to participate in more activities，which involve teamwork and interactions with other students. 参加更多的活动对你来说是个好主意，这些活动涉及团队合作和与其他同学之间的互动。(应用文之建议信) [重点句型·通关] [对应学生用书P25] 教材原句：It was the first time that she had left China.这是她第一次离开中国。 (1)It/This/That＋was＋the first/second/...time that＋过去完成时 这是/那是第一/二/……次…… It/This/That＋is＋the first/second/...time that＋现在完成时 这是/那是第一/二/……次…… (2)It's time (for sb) to do sth 到(某人)做某事的时候了 It's (high) time that sb did/should do sth 某人早该做某事的时候了 [句式分析]　It is/was the first time that ...这是第一次…… [即时训练]　句型转换/完成句子 ①It was high time for the government to take effective measures to protect oceans from being further polluted. →It was high time that the government took/should take effective measures to protect oceans from being further polluted. ②It was the first time that I had participated in the exchange student program，which not only broadened my horizon but also improved my confidence. 那是我第一次参加交流生项目，那次经历不仅让我开阔了眼界，而且增加了我的自信心。 教材原句：The first time that she had to write an essay，her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas，but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! 她第一次写论文时，导师跟她解释说，如果引用别人的观点就一定要注明，不过导师主要是想知道她自己是怎么想的。 其他可以作连词的名词短语： each/every time　每次……时 next time　下次……时 the last time　上次……时 [句式分析]　the first time (that) 引导时间状语从句 [即时训练]　完成句子 ①I remember you showed me some photos on that theme the last time you visited our school. 我记得你上次来我们学校参观时给我看了一些关于那个主题的照片。 ②Next time you visit Beijing，I will show you around all the famous tourist attractions，such as the Great Wall and the Palace Museum. 下次你来北京时，我会领你参观所有的著名景点，如长城和故宫。 ③To be sure，the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable in this area.(2025·全国二卷) 可以肯定的是，我第一次来这里的时候，我从没想过我会在这个地方感到舒适。 第一次读英文报Youth时，我就爱上了它。 [对应学生用书P26] Ⅰ.教材语块必备 1．say goodbye to her family and friends 告别她的家人和朋友 2．board a plane登上飞机 3．a year-long exchange programme 为期一年的交流项目 4．set up a business in China 在中国创办一家企业 5．get used to a whole new life 习惯一种全新的生活 6．ask passers-by for help向路人求助 7．live with a host family住在寄宿家庭 8．be keen to learn about China 渴望了解中国 9．take turns to cook轮流做饭 10．academic requirements学术要求 11．a great success一个巨大的成功 12．boost my confidence增强我的信心 13．act as a cultural messenger 充当着文化使者的角色 14．build a bridge between us 在我们之间架起一座桥梁 15．wish her all the best祝她一切顺利 Ⅱ.单词拼写/完成句子 1．Looking at these photos，grandma Goodie recalled(回忆起) the happy time they had spent together. 2．When the boy came down with a severe disease，his teachers often comforted (安慰)him with inspiring stories. 3．I am writing to call on everyone to participate in the activity of saving food. 4．I'm writing with the intention of inviting you to get/be involved in/engage in the celebration. 我写信的目的是邀请你参加这次庆典。 5．The first time I came here，devoted teachers，friendly schoolmates and the beautiful scenery fascinated me a lot. 我第一次来这里，敬业的老师、友好的同学和美丽的风景就让我非常着迷了。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $