Unit 2 Bridging Cultures 一轮复习阅读练案-2026届高三英语人教版选择性必修第二册

高三年级

英语练案

使用日期：2025年 12月  日  编号:4

阅读练案

第一部分  阅读(共16小题；每小题2.5分，满分40分)

第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

The Swiss Travel Pass is the ultimate ticket for travelers wanting to explore Switzerland by train, bus, or boat. It provides unlimited access to the entire Swiss public transportation network, including trains, buses, trams (电车), and even boats on Switzerland’s amazing lakes.

The Swiss Travel Pass covers the Swiss Federal Railways and excellent scenic routes like the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and Gotthard Panorama Express. It also includes public transportation in over 90 Swiss towns and cities.

In addition to transportation, the Swiss Travel Pass gives you free entry to over 500 museums and discounts on mountain trips, including 50% off cable cars (缆车) to attractions like Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Titlis, and the Schilthom. You can even get 25% off the trip to Jungfraujoch. For more adventurous travelers, this pass is perfect for exploring Switzerland’s famous mountain peaks, scenic lakes, and cultural attractions without worrying about separate tickets. Types of Swiss Travel Pass

Successive Type: The pass is valid for continuous days of travel (3 days in a row).

Flexible Type: The pass allows you to choose your travel days within a one-month period (any 3 days within 30 days).

Age Groups

Adult: 26 years and above.

Senior: 60 years and above.

Youth: 16 to 25 years.

For other duration options like 4,6, or 8 days, or to get the latest prices and discounts, you can check Trip. com where you can get up to $4 off.

1．What is covered in the Swiss Travel Pass?

A．Free airport transfer services. B．Staying in hotels at a low price.

C．25% discounted mountain cable cars. D．No-cost rides on the Glacier Express.

2．What is the difference between the Successive Pass and the Flexible Pass?

A．Travel class options. B．Validity period usage.

C．Number of free entries. D．Available discount types.

3．How much should a senior pay for a 3-day Flexible First Class Pass?

A．$323.92. B．$329.83. C．$459.87. D．$526.07.

 

B

In the lively dining scene of Japan, a unique eatery stands out — not for its fancy recipes or elegant decoration, but for its “imperfect” service. Known as the “Restaurant of Mistaken Orders,” it has redefined what a restaurant can be, carrying a great social mission behind every “mistake.”

Unlike ordinary restaurants where accuracy in orders is a top priority, its waitstaff all have some degree of mental disability, most of whom are people living with dementia (痴呆症). This choice is no accident; it lies at the heart of the restaurant’s founding purpose.

Shiro Oguni, the founder of the restaurant, came up with the idea for it after having a surprising chance meeting with a group home that cares for people with dementia. Initially, Oguni held a negative view of dementia, assuming those affected could barely handle daily tasks. However, after spending time with the residents, he made a surprising discovery: they were capable of many “normal” things, including serving others. Inspired by this, Oguni decided to create a space where they could showcase their abilities and interact with the public.

In the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, wrong orders are not exceptions — they are common. A customer might order a hamburger steak but get a plate of gyozas (a kind of dumpling); an elderly server may bring a dish no one ordered, or take back a drink just placed on the table. But here’s the twist: the restaurant is never about avoiding mistakes. What truly matters is the interaction between customers and the staff with dementia. Despite the mix-ups, the dining room is always filled with laughter and smiles. Customers readily brush off the wrong orders and even enjoy the unexpected food.

The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders has gained widespread recognition, winning awards like the Silver Lion at the 2019 Cannes Lions. More importantly, it has achieved something far more valuable than fame — it has changed people’s negative perceptions of dementia.

4．What makes the restaurant special?

A．It prioritizes accurate orders. B．It offers fancy and tasty food.

C．Its waitstaff have mental illness. D．Its service is the best across Japan.

5．What was Shiro Oguni’s motivation to start the restaurant?

A．To fulfill his personal ambition.  B．To help treat mental health issues.

C．To address a lack of skilled waitstaff. D．To show the ability of people with dementia.

6．What does the underlined word “twist” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Exceptional error. B．Common problem.

C．Traditional rule. D．Unexpected part.

7．What does the author want to convey through the story?

A．imperfection can have its unique value.

B．Elderly workers deserve special attention.

C．Mental health awareness should be promoted.

D．Customers enjoy interacting with the disabled people.

C

Static (静态的)electricity can remove up to three-quarters of frost from a surface, which could save vast amounts of energy and millions of tons of antifreeze currently used to defrost vehicles.

In 2021, Jonathan Boreyko at Virginia Tech and his colleagues fortunately discovered that frost becomes naturally charged as it forms. They used this natural electric field to charge a nearby film of water that could then, in turn, pull ice grains from the frost, acting as a natural de-icer. This effect, however, was minute and it barely affected the frost as a whole.

Now, Boreyko and his team have developed a more effective defrosting system by using a high-voltage electrode (高压电极)suspended above frost-covered glass. This system can remove half the frost from a surface in around 10 to 15 minutes, and 75 per cent of frost if the surface is also highly water-resistant. “Instead of taking advantage of frost’s pre-existing voltage, we’re trying to enhance the whole effect by applying our own electrical pressure,” says Boreyko.

Removing 50 per cent of frost from a surface using their method required an electrode charged to 550 volts (伏特), more than double the voltage supplied by mains electricity in most countries. Unlike electrical outlets, though, the electrode has a very small current, making it relatively safe. Accidentally touching the electrode would generate an electric shock comparable to an electric fence used on farms. This small current also ensures it requires little energy, less than half the energy it would take to heat the frost directly, says Boreyko.

As well as potentially being used in car windows and on roads, a fast and efficient defrosting method could also be helpful in the airline industry, which uses vast quantities of antifreeze to ensure aeroplane wings are free of ice that might affect flying performance.

“Instead of spreading quantities of antifreeze over an airplane wing to de-ice it when it’s taxiing, you can use this machine. It drives around airport runways with an electric stick and all the ice and snow come right off,” says Boreyko.

8．What was the disadvantage of the defrosting method Boreyko’s team found in 2021?

A．It used too much energy.    B．It had almost no real effect.

C．It failed to work on car windows.  D．It needed high-voltage equipment.

9．What boosts the new system’s defrosting rate?

A．Higher water resistance. B．Glass surface.

C．Thicker frost layer. D．Lower voltage.

10．What can we infer about the new system’s airline use?

A．It affects flight safety.     B．It cuts antifreeze demand.

C．It works best during flight.   D．It needs high-voltage runways.

11．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．De-icing Systems for Cars and Planes

B．Static Electricity: A New Defrosting Method

C．High-Voltage Electrodes: Dangers and Risks

D．The Discovery of Frost’s Natural Electric Field

 

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

The Library’s Hidden Treasure

Need a quiet place to study or a little guidance with your research? Our campus library has just what you need, and so much more.     12   

Mrs. Thompson, the librarian with a warm smile and shining eyes, is always ready to help students find the perfect book or resource for their projects. She moves gracefully between the shelves, her fingers dancing over the book spines (书脊) as she searches for that special one a student needs.     13     As the student takes the book from her hands, she adds, “Let me know if you need any more assistance.” Even when the library is busy with activity during exam week, she remains patient and attentive to each individual’s needs.

    14     She often stays late into the evening to ensure everything is in order. “I love seeing the students’ faces light up when they discover something new,” she said. Being a mother of two grown children has taught her the value of patience and understanding, which she applies daily in her role at the library. She believes her purpose is to support and encourage young minds on their educational journey.

One thing Mrs. Thompson may not fully realize is how much her kindness impacts those around her.     15     Lisa Chen, a junior biology major, spends hours studying in the library each week. “She once helped me find a rare reference book that was crucial for my research paper,” Chen recalled. “Her encouragement made all the difference.”

“Working here feels like being part of a big family,” Thompson shared.     16     She

has no plans of leaving anytime soon; this is where her heart is.

A．The library usually opens at 8 a.m. daily.

B．After finding the book, she asks further needs.

C．Mrs. Thompson arrives early, often before sunrise.

D．She enjoys campus volunteer work and giving back.

E．Students love visiting the library and chatting with her.

F．This library offers knowledge and community sense as well.

G．Having worked there for 20 years, she sees it as her second home.

 

第二部分  语言运用(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

On May 17, four young men were driving home after their gathering. As they passed a quiet neighborhood, they     1     a garage on fire. They immediately     2    , called 911 and rushed to help the unknown family inside.

Aiden described the rescue as a     3     effort. “Everyone jumped out fast,” he said. “Donato called 911 right away, Tyler checked the garage for     4     people, and I ran to the door and knocked hard.” A young girl     5     — she lived there with her father and     6    . “Get out now!” Aiden urged desperately. He grabbed the girls,     7     them across the street, and handed them to Morgan, who     8     the upset sisters.

The young men stayed with the alarmed girls on the grassland as they     9     for firefighters. Explosions from the fire     10     the girls more, but Aiden reassured them softly, moving them behind a parked car for     11    . Morgan kept them talking to calm their fears.

Firefighters arrived     12     and stopped the fire from spreading further. “Without their quick reaction, the house would have been fully on fire when we got here,” said one of the firefighters. The     13     young men, however, said “anyone would do the same” about helping. Aiden     14     his father, a policeman and EMS chief, with teaching him to handle emergencies. He     15     to pursue a career as a policeman after college graduation.

1．A．set B．entered C．spotted D．explored

2．A．broke down B．pulled over C．took off D．sped up

3．A．joint B．consistent C．fruitless D．major

4．A．puzzled B．panicked C．abandoned D．trapped

5．A．recovered B．shouted C．answered D．escaped

6．A．mother B．sister C．brother D．uncle

7．A．rushed B．followed C．drove D．pushed

8．A．scolded B．questioned C．followed D．comforted

9．A．looked B．reached C．waited D．cared

10．A．frightened B．disappointed C．annoyed D．confused

11．A．relief B．safety C．peace D．convenience

12．A．frequently B．suddenly C．early D．quickly

13．A．curious B．ambitious C．humble D．creative

14．A．credited B．forgave C．honored D．blamed

15．A．happened B．intended C．agreed D．hesitated

 

三、语法填空

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

                                      (一)

China has broken its own record for the world’s tallest bridge with the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge. It stands 625 meters above the Beipan River in Guizhou.     16     (know) for its rough, mountainous landscape and deep     17     (valley) like the “Earth’s crack” (Huajiang Grand Canyon), Guizhou once made travel tough.

On September 28, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge,     18     (stretch) out across the “Earth’s Crack”, was officially opened. The new bridge is a suspension bridge,     19     means that its middle section hangs between its two supports without any other supports underneath. It’s held up by cables (电缆) hanging from towers.

The bridge took three years to build and cost     20     (rough) $295 million. Because of the     21     (high) and the location of the bridge, many special steps had to be taken     22     (make) sure it would be safe. For its final safety testing in August, over 400 sensors were placed in locations all over the bridge. Then 96 trucks     23     (drive) on the bridge to create conditions similar     24     normal traffic.

Over the past decades, China has boosted transportation in Guizhou significantly: the number of bridges in the province     25     (jump) from fewer than 3,000 (in the 1980s) to more than 32,000 up to now. Among these, nearly half of the world’s 100 tallest bridges have been built here.

16.____________17.___________18.____________19.____________20.______________

21.____________22.___________23._____________24.____________25._____________                                  

（二）

The powerful people-to-people bonds between China andMalaysia are reflected in diverse forms, considering a range of 26        (share) traditional and cultural values between the two nations. The Malay people have taken great interest in the lion dance, a tradition 27                              _______emerged over a thousand years ago in China and has many admirers in modernMalaysia.

Among them 28._________ (be) Adzwin Puteri Faizal, a petite young woman, who is a