Unit 2 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas（导学案）（含思维提升训练）英语外研版选择性必修第三册

外研版选择性必修第三册Unit 2 A life’s work Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas（导学案） 1.掌握本文重点单词、短语和句型； √单词：devotion, craftsmanship, integrity, potential, unique √短语：a wide range of, take advantage of, focus on, pass away, regardless of √句型：Nor was it...（部分倒装句）; With+宾语+宾语补足语结构 2.读懂关于Bill Cunningham的传记文本，梳理其人物特质与成就，理解“专注与坚守”的核心主旨。 3.学会运用本文知识点描述人物事迹，表达对职业精神的看法。 4.培养对敬业、淡泊名利等优秀品质的认同感，树立正确的职业价值观。 1、 基础词汇记忆 1.____________/ˌdevəʊˈʃn/ n. 奉献；忠诚 → ____________（动词形式） 2.____________/ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/ n. 技艺；手艺 3.____________/ɪnˈteɡrəti/ n. 正直；诚实 4.____________/pəˈtenʃl/ n. 潜力；可能性 adj. 潜在的 5.____________/juˈniːk/ adj. 独特的；独一无二的 → ____________（副词形式） 6.____________/rɪˈɡɑːdləs/ prep. 不管；不顾 7.____________/ˈdevəʊt/ vt. 致力于；奉献 → ____________（形容词形式，忠诚的） 8.____________/ˈfæsɪneɪʃn/ n. 迷恋；着迷 → ____________（动词形式） 【答案】 1. devotion；devote 5. unique；uniquely 7. devote；devoted 8. fascination；fascinate 二、词块记忆 1.各种各样的 ___________ 2. 利用 ___________ 3. 专注于 ___________ 2.去世；逝世 ___________ 5. 不管；不顾 ___________ 6. 时尚界 ___________ 3.日复一日 ___________ 8. 从……中汲取灵感 ___________ 【答案】 1. a wide range of 2. take advantage of 3. focus on 4. pass away 5. regardless of 6. high society 7. each and every day 8. find inspiration from Part 1 Understanding ideas 【知识梳理1】Nor was it a wide range of contacts and connections. 【语法解析】 当否定副词nor置于句首时，句子需用部分倒装，即把助动词、情态动词或be动词提到主语之前，表示“也不……”。常见的否定副词/短语还有never, hardly, seldom, by no means, in no way等。 【常用结构】 Nor+助动词/情态动词/be动词+主语.（表示前面的否定情况也适用于后者） 【例句】 1.He doesn’t like coffee, nor do I. 他不喜欢咖啡，我也不喜欢。 2.She has never been abroad, nor has her sister. 她从没出过国，她姐姐也没有。 【即学即练】 1.I have no idea about the matter, nor ____________（他也不知道）. 2.She can’t speak French, nor ____________（她能理解）it. 3.改写句子：He didn’t attend the meeting, and his brother didn’t either.→ He didn’t attend the meeting, ____________________. 【答案】 1. does he know 2. can she understand 3. nor did his brother 【知识梳理2】focus on 专注于；集中于 【常用搭配】 focus one’s attention/energy on sth. 把注意力/精力集中在某事上 focus on doing sth. 专注于做某事 be focused on 集中于……（被动形式，强调状态） 【例句】 1.We should focus our efforts on improving service quality. 我们应把精力集中在提高服务质量上。 2.She focused on finishing her paper before the deadline. 她专注于在截止日期前完成论文。 【即学即练】 1.Students should focus their attention ____________ their studies instead of playing games. 2.The team is focusing on ____________（solve）the environmental problem. 3.他一直专注于自己的技艺，从未被名利诱惑。 ____________________________________________________ 【答案】 1. on 2. solving 3. He has been focusing on his craftsmanship and has never been tempted by fame and fortune. 【知识梳理3】regardless of 不管；不顾 【用法解析】为短语介词，后接名词、代词或动名词，不能接从句。可与in spite of/despite互换。 【例句】 1.He went out regardless of the heavy rain. 尽管下着大雨，他还是出去了。 2.She will continue her work regardless of the fact that others disagree.（需接从句时，需加the fact that，即regardless of the fact that...） 【即学即练】 1.____________（不管天气如何）, we will go hiking tomorrow. 2.同义句转换：In spite of his poor health, he kept working.→ ____________________ his poor health, he kept working. 【答案】 1. Regardless of the weather 2. Regardless of 【知识梳理4】With his devotion and hard work, he captured the beauty of daily life. 【语法解析】 With复合结构为“with+宾语+宾语补足语”，可在句中作状语，表示原因、伴随、条件等。宾语补足语可由形容词、副词、介词短语、分词、不定式等充当。 【例句】 1.With the problem solved, we all felt relieved.（过去分词作宾补，表示被动完成） 2.She walked along the street with her hands in her pockets.（介词短语作宾补，表示伴随） 【即学即练】 1.____________（随着科技的发展）, people’s life has become more convenient. 2.He sat there with his eyes ____________（fix）on the screen. 【答案】 1. With the development of science and technology 2. fixed 【知识梳理5】devotion n. 奉献；忠诚 【词性拓展】devote vt. 致力于；奉献 → devoted adj. 忠诚的；献身的 【常用搭配】 devotion to sth./sb. 对某事/某人的奉献/忠诚 devote oneself to sth./doing sth. 致力于某事/做某事 be devoted to sth./sb. 忠诚于某事/某人 【即学即练】 1.Her ____________（devote）to her family is moving. 2.He devoted himself to ____________（protect）the environment. 3.她是一位忠于职守的医生。（翻译）____________________________________________________ 【答案】 1. devotion 2. protecting 3. She is a doctor devoted to her duty. 【知识梳理6】take advantage of 利用；借助 【用法解析】可表示“利用机会、优势或他人”，中性或略带贬义（视语境而定），后接名词、代词或动名词，为高频实用短语。 【常用搭配】 take advantage of an opportunity 利用机会 take advantage of sb.’s kindness 利用某人的善良 take full advantage of 充分利用 【例句】 1.We should take full advantage of every chance to practice English. 我们应充分利用每个机会练习英语。 2.He never took advantage of his fame to get special treatment. 他从不利用自己的名气谋求特殊待遇。 【即学即练】 1.She took advantage of the weekend ____________（visit）her grandparents. 2.我们应该利用这个独特的机会提升自己。 （翻译）____________________________________________________ 【答案】 1. to visit 2. We should take advantage of this unique opportunity to improve ourselves. 【知识梳理7】pass away 去世；逝世 【用法解析】为委婉、正式的表达，替代die，适用于书面语或礼貌场合，主语通常为人，无被动语态，多用于过去时。 【常用搭配】 pass away：委婉表达，庄重正式 die：普通表达，口语、书面语通用 pass on：可表示“去世”，也可表示“传递”，语境依赖性强 【例句】 1.The famous photographer passed away peacefully at the age of 87. 这位著名摄影师在87岁时安详离世。 2.She was deeply sad when her grandmother passed away last year. 去年祖母去世时，她非常伤心。 【即学即练】 1.His grandfather ____________（pass away）when he was only five years old. 2.同义句转换：The old artist died last month.→ The old artist ____________ last month. 【答案】 1. passed away 2. passed away 【知识梳理8】unique adj. 独特的；独一无二的 【词性拓展】uniquely adv. 独特地；唯一地 → uniqueness n. 独特性；唯一性 【用法解析】无比较级和最高级（本身含“极致”含义），常见搭配为be unique to sb./sth.，表示“为……所独有”。 【例句】 1.Her style of photography is unique to herself. 她的摄影风格是她独有的。 2.This photo captures the unique beauty of the old city. 这张照片捕捉到了这座老城的独特之美。 【即学即练】 1.The cultural relic has a ____________（unique）value that cannot be replaced. 2.这种传统习俗是这个地区所独有的。（翻译）____________________________________________________ 【答案】 1. unique 2. This traditional custom is unique to this region. 一、用所给单词的适当形式填空 1.His lifelong ____________（devote）to capturing the beauty of daily life through photography is what made him a respected figure in the industry. 2.Without superb ____________（craftsmanship）, even the most brilliant inspiration can hardly be turned into extraordinary works of art. 3.The reason why she is trusted by all colleagues lies in her great ____________（integrate）and consistent adherence to professional ethics. 4.What surprises us most is that the photographer constantly found ____________（inspire）from the most ordinary people and scenes around him. 5.Despite the constant interruptions from the media, he remained ____________（focus）on his shooting task as if nothing had happened. 6.The photographer’s ____________（unique）lies in his ability to discover the hidden beauty in trivial daily life that others often ignore. 7.Regardless of the ____________（tire）of walking on the streets day after day, he insisted on recording the changes of the city with his camera. 8.The photo, which was taken in the 1980s, ____________（reflect）the profound changes in people’s lifestyles over the past few decades. 【答案】 1.devotion 2. craftsmanship 3. integrity 4. inspiration 5. focused 6. unique 7. tiredness 8. reflects 二、课文语法填空 Bill Cunningham was one of ____________1____________ most important American photographers in the last 50 years. What made him great was not expensive equipment, nor a wide range of contacts. He always used ____________2____________ simple camera and took photos on ____________3____________ streets, not in a studio. He went out every day ____________4____________（regard）of the weather, even staying out in ____________5____________ storm to get the right photos. He hardly took a day off and worked until his last illness. His devotion and hard work ____________6____________（reflect）in his photos. Cunningham found ____________7____________（inspire）in simple, everyday scenes. Through his fascination with people’s clothes, not who they were, he opened the doors of fashion to everyone. He valued ____________8____________（he）integrity and never accepted benefits from others, ____________9____________（focus）on his craft instead. He once said money was the cheapest thing, while freedom was the most expensive. His lack of self-interest kept him ____________10____________（devote）to his work. 【答案】 1.the 2. a 3. the 4. regardless 5. a 6. were reflected 7. inspiration 8. his 9. focusing 10. devoted. 三、用本节课所学单词和短语完成句子，每空一词 1.这位艺术家从日常生活中汲取灵感，创作出了许多优秀作品。 The artist ____________ ____________ from daily life and created many excellent works. 2.不管遇到什么困难，我们都应专注于自己的目标。 We should ____________ ____________ our goals regardless of any difficulties. 3.他对工作的奉献精神值得我们学习。 His ____________ ____________ his work is worthy of our learning. 4.她不仅是一位老师，还是一位致力于帮助学生的朋友。 She is more than a teacher; she is also a friend ____________ ____________ helping students. 5.他从未接受过任何特殊待遇，始终坚守自己的正直品格。 He never accepted any special treatment and always stuck to his ____________ ____________. 【答案】 1. found inspiration 2. focus on 3. devotion to 4. devoted to 5. integrity and character 一、阅读理解 A Quietly sitting there reading, I found myself suddenly listening to the train guard’s announcements. Train travelers will surely agree that when the guard makes an announcement, whether it’s the recorded message or the guard’s message, few people listen to it, because it’s often quite dull or hard to understand. This one was different. I noticed that other passengers appeared to be listening, too. Not only that, everyone was smiling! Why was so much attention being paid to this message? As best I can recall, the guard said something along these lines, “Good Morning Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, this is the 7:35 a. m. from Penrith to Central and you’ll be pleased to know that we are right on time. And what a lovely morning it is in Sydney today. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and all’s right with the world. I trust you have a great day wherever you’re going. Thanks for catching my train this morning and I hope to see you again soon.” Quite a few people (obviously previous strangers) started talking to one another about the guard’s excellent message and how good it had made everyone feel. I started thinking about this, and then I found the young guard and said “Were you the guard on the 7:35 a. m. from Penrith?” The guard seemed a bit stunned at first, replying, “Yes, yyyyes.” “Well, I really appreciate your announcement. Thank you for your extremely good message, which gave me and the other passengers such a good start to the day. Please keep doing it.” I said. There are two messages for me in what happened that day. Firstly, when people are happy in their work it shows in what they do and say. Secondly, the story attaches much importance to the benefits that accumulate from thanking people for something they’ve done, particularly when it’s not expected. Can you imagine the conversation that guard would have when he got home? 1．Why do few train travelers listen to the announcements? A．The messages are unattractive. B．The guard’s voice is not clear. C．They usually feel sleepy. D．They are absorbed in books. 2．What does the underlined word “stunned” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Patient. B．Cautious. C．Surprised. D．Excited. 3．What might the guard talk about with his family when he got home? A．The beautiful weather. B．The recorded message. C．The train from Penrith. D．The unexpected appreciation. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．An Intelligent Guard. B．A Boring Train Story. C．A Different Train Announcement. D．A Lovely Morning in Sydney. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了一次坐火车的经历，列车员快乐阳光的广播给乘客们带来了好心情，作者对列车员表示了感谢。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Train travelers will surely agree that when the guard makes an announcement, whether it’s the recorded message or the guard’s message, few people listen to it, because it’s often quite dull or hard to understand.(乘坐火车的乘客们肯定都会认同这样一个观点：当列车员进行广播时（无论是预先录制好的语音还是列车员本人的讲话），很少有人会去认真聆听，因为这类广播往往枯燥乏味或者难以理解)”可知，由于这些消息没有吸引力，很少有人愿意听。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Quite a few people (obviously previous strangers) started talking to one another about the guard’s excellent message and how good it had made everyone feel. I started thinking about this, and then I found the young guard and said “Were you the guard on the 7:35 a. m. from Penrith?”(有不少人（显然是之前不认识的人）开始相互交谈，谈论那位列车员所传达的那条精彩信息，以及它给大家带来的那种美妙的感受。我开始思考这件事，然后我找到了那位年轻的警卫，并问道：“您就是早上7点35分从彭里斯来的那位列车员吗？”)”可知，作者和列车员不认识，所以对于作者的询问一开始列车员似乎有点吃惊。故划线词意思是“惊讶”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Secondly, the story attaches much importance to the benefits that accumulate from thanking people for something they’ve done, particularly when it’s not expected. Can you imagine the conversation that guard would have when he got home?(其次，这个故事非常强调对他人所做之事表示感谢所带来的种种益处，尤其是当这种感谢并非出于预期之时。你能想象那个列车员回到家后会说些什么吗？)”可知，列车员回去之后会对家人说意想不到的收获。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Quietly sitting there reading, I found myself suddenly listening to the train guard’s announcements. Train travelers will surely agree that when the guard makes an announcement, whether it’s the recorded message or the guard’s message, few people listen to it, because it’s often quite dull or hard to understand. This one was different. I noticed that other passengers appeared to be listening, too. Not only that, everyone was smiling!(静静地坐在那里阅读时，我突然发现自己开始留意起列车员的广播内容。乘坐火车的旅客们想必都会认同这样一个观点：当列车员进行广播时，无论是预先录制好的语音还是列车员本人的讲话，很少有人会去认真聆听，因为这些内容往往枯燥乏味或者难以理解。但这次却有所不同。我注意到其他乘客似乎也在认真倾听。不仅如此，每个人脸上都洋溢着笑容！)”以及本文讲述的是作者讲述了一次坐火车的经历，列车员快乐阳光的广播给乘客们带来了好心情，是一次独特的旅程。C选项“一则不同的列车广播”最符合文章标题。故选C。 B In recent years, there has been a sharp discussion on digital art. As an amateur artist, I see digital tools not as a threat to traditional art but as a means of opening the door to creativity for people. The cost of materials (quality paper, brushes, and professional grade paints) to create traditional art can be pretty high. Besides, not everyone has a studio in which to create works or store drying and finished pieces. Whenever I embark on a painting project, it’s either my front room that becomes unusable or, it’s the dining room table that’s out of bounds for hours or days. Digital art, by contrast, requires just one investment: with apps like Procreate, Krita, Illustrator, or Canva. Anyone can access tools like oil paints or calligraphy pens to create high-quality work without the financial burden of investing in or replacing materials. For someone on a tight budget, this can be the difference between creating and giving up on a dream entirely. In modern life, between work, family, and the endless to-do lists, many simply don’t have the luxury of engaging themselves in their practice for hours. Digital art fits perfectly into busy lives. Anyone can draw while sitting in an armchair, add colour to a piece on the bus, or refine details during an endless wait at the doctor’s surgery. For those juggling (兼顾) art with everything else life throws at us, this convenience is a game changer. Some people think that digital art is cheating because it makes the process too easy. But let’s be honest. Digital artists might use layers or digital tracing as a starting point, but these tools don’t replace the creativity or skill in composition, colour, perspective. They’re simply modern techniques to achieve the same end — bringing an idea or vision to life. Art is an expression of the human experience. The medium used shouldn’t define the message. Art is art. What matters is the thought and effort behind the work. Digital art doesn’t diminish (削弱) traditional art. Instead, it expands the boundaries of what’s possible. It makes being an artist (amateur or professional) accessible to those who might otherwise feel excluded due to finances, space, or time. Art, at its best, is about connecting the artist with their work and between the work and its audience. 5．What advantage does digital art have over traditional art in terms of cost? A．It needs a special studio to store finished works. B．It has to bear the high cost of quality paper and brushes. C．It requires frequent replacement of professional materials. D．It just needs one-time investment in relevant apps or tools. 6．What is the author’s attitude towards digital art “cheating” remarks? A．Supportive. B．Favorable. C．Disapproving. D．Cautious. 7．What is the function of medium for art creation from the author’s point of view? A．It is a joy. B．It is a comfort. C．It is a necessity. D．It is an assistant tool. 8．What is the best title for the passage? A．Digital Art: A Threat to Traditional Art B．Digital Art: Opening New Doors for Creativity C．The High Cost of Traditional Art Creation D．The Skills Required for Digital Art Creation 【答案】5．D 6．C 7．D 8．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨了数字艺术引发的讨论，核心观点是数字艺术并非对传统艺术的威胁，而是为人们打开了创意之门。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段“Digital art, by contrast, requires just one investment: with apps like Procreate, Krita, Illustrator, or Canva.(相比之下，数字艺术只需一次投入即可——使用诸如 Procreate、Krita、Illustrator或Canva这类应用程序。)”可知，在成本方面，数字艺术相较于传统艺术的优势是它只需要一次性投入相关应用程序或工具的费用。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第四段“Digital artists might use layers or digital tracing as a starting point, but these tools don’t replace the creativity or skill in composition, colour, perspective. They’re simply modern techniques to achieve the same end — bringing an idea or vision to life.(数字艺术家或许会使用图层或数字描摹作为起点，但这些工具并不能取代构图、色彩和透视方面的创造力或技巧。它们只是实现相同目标的现代手段——将一个想法或愿景变为现实。)”可知，作者对该言论持不认同的态度，故选C。 7．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The medium used shouldn’t define the message. Art is art. What matters is the thought and effort behind the work.(所使用的媒介不应决定其传达的信息。艺术就是艺术。重要的是作品背后的思想和努力。)”可知，媒介只是艺术创作的辅助工具，故选D。 8．主旨大意题。文章开篇作者就表明观点“As an amateur artist, I see digital tools not as a threat to traditional art but as a means of opening the door to creativity for people.(作为一名业余艺术家，我认为数字工具并非对传统艺术构成威胁，而是为人们开启了创造力的新大门。)”，随后从成本、时间、创作工具本质等维度阐述数字艺术的优势，最后总结数字艺术拓宽了艺术边界，让更多人能参与创作，整体核心是数字艺术为创意创作打开了新大门，因此最好的题目是B选项“Digital Art: Opening New Doors for Creativity(数字艺术：为创造力开辟新途径)”。故选B。 C A recent global study examined how changes in climate and land use are affecting insects that pollinate (授粉) crops. After analyzing thousands of species across different regions, researchers observed a sharp drop in pollinating insects during periods of abnormally high temperatures and when fewer flowering plants were available. Compared with insects as a whole, groups such as bees, flies, and moths appeared to experience greater losses. According to estimates, about 35 percent of the world’s food crops and 75 percent of flowering plants require animal pollinators for successful reproduction. As their numbers fall, both crop yields and plant diversity may be affected in ways that are not immediately visible. Researchers say climate change is already having a clear and powerful impact on these species. The decline has not been evenly spread across the globe. Losses seem to be most serious in tropical (热带的) regions close to the equator (赤道). In countries including China, India, Indonesia, and Brazil, reduced pollination could place pressure on crop production. Parts of sub-Saharan Africa may also face difficulties, particularly with crops such as cocoa and mango that depend heavily on insects. Many species in these regions already live in warm conditions, leaving little room to adjust to further temperature increases. Changes in the natural environment have made survival more difficult for pollinators. When habitats are damaged or lost, flowering plants become less common, reducing available food. Rising temperatures add to this challenge, while parasites (寄生虫), disease, and chemicals in the environment increase the stress. Researchers are still exploring why pollinators appear to react more strongly to heat than some other insects. While these trends raise concerns, pollinated crops are not expected to disappear entirely. Instead, lower levels of pollination may reduce production and increase the cost of certain foods, including coffee and chocolate. The findings draw attention to the importance of protecting natural habitats, especially in tropical areas that play a key role in global food supply. 9．What do the figures in paragraph 2 show? A．The necessity of feeding pollinators. B．The importance of protecting crops. C．The effect of climate on pollinators. D．The dependence of plants on pollinators. 10．What can be inferred about pollinators in tropical regions? A．They are highly tolerant of extreme heat. B．They face more threats with fewer resources. C．They are less able to deal with further warming. D．They are at risk of long-term population failure. 11．What does the author imply about the decline of pollinators? A．It is a temporary problem. B．It results from multiple factors. C．It barely affects food production. D．It is mainly caused by habitat loss. 12．What does the author think of the impact of pollinator loss? A．It is severe but manageable. B．It will soon become disastrous. C．It is overstated but still matters. D．It remains unclear due to lack of data. 【答案】9．D 10．C 11．B 12．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了气候和土地利用的变化对作物授粉昆虫的影响，以及这种影响带来的后果。 9．细节理解题。根据第二段“According to estimates, about 35 percent of the world’s food crops and 75 percent of flowering plants require animal pollinators for successful reproduction. (据估计，世界上约35%的粮食作物和75%的开花植物需要动物传粉才能成功繁殖)”可知，这些数据表明了植物对传粉者的依赖程度。故选D项。 10．推理判断题。根据第三段“Many species in these regions already live in warm conditions, leaving little room to adjust to further temperature increases. (这些地区的许多物种已经生活在温暖的环境中，几乎没有空间去适应进一步的温度升高)”可推知，热带地区的传粉者应对进一步变暖的能力较弱。故选C项。 11．推理判断题。根据第四段“When habitats are damaged or lost, flowering plants become less common, reducing available food. Rising temperatures add to this challenge, while parasites (寄生虫), disease, and chemicals in the environment increase the stress. (当栖息地被破坏或丧失时，开花植物变得不那么常见，减少了可用的食物。气温上升加剧了这一挑战，而寄生虫、疾病和环境中的化学物质也增加了压力)”可推知，传粉者数量下降是由栖息地丧失、气温上升、寄生虫、疾病和化学物质等多种因素造成的。故选B项。 12．推理判断题。根据第五段“While these trends raise concerns, pollinated crops are not expected to disappear entirely. Instead, lower levels of pollination may reduce production and increase the cost of certain foods, including coffee and chocolate. (虽然这些趋势令人担忧，但受传粉影响的作物预计不会完全消失。相反，传粉水平的下降可能会导致产量下降，并增加某些食物的成本，如咖啡和巧克力)”及“The findings draw attention to the importance of protecting natural habitats (这些发现提醒人们要重视保护自然栖息地)”可推知，作者认为传粉者减少的影响是严重的，但并非灾难性的，是可以应对的。故选A项。 二、思维提升-观点分享 Share your bad habits related to concentration or self-discipline, and talk about how to change these unhealthy habits with the inspiration from Bill Cunningham’s qualities. 三、思维提升-书面表达 基础一般的同学选作业1，基础较好的同学选作业2。 1.Describe Bill Cunningham’s personal traits in 3-5 sentences and share what qualities you have learned from him. 2.Suppose you are Li Hua. Your foreign friend Tom is interested in Bill Cunningham’s story. Please write an email to him, introducing Bill Cunningham’s achievements and character, and expressing your views on his professional spirit. 【参考答案】 1. 作业1： Bill Cunningham was a photographer with profound devotion and unwavering integrity. He focused on his craftsmanship and never took advantage of his fame to seek special benefits, drawing inspiration from trivial daily life regardless of hardships. His unique perspective in recording life teaches us that dedication, simplicity and adherence to principles are the core of success. 2. 作业2： Dear Tom, I’m glad you’re interested in Bill Cunningham, one of the most outstanding photographers in America. Cunningham was famous for his devotion to photography. He didn’t rely on expensive equipment or a wide range of contacts, but took photos on the streets every day regardless of the weather. He valued his integrity more than money and never accepted benefits from others, focusing on his craft all the time. Through his works, he showed the unique beauty of ordinary life and opened the doors of fashion to everyone. His story tells me that success comes from hard work and dedication, not fame or wealth. I hope his spirit can inspire you too. Best regards, Li Hua 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 外研版选择性必修第三册Unit 2 A life’s work Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas（导学案） 1.掌握本文重点单词、短语和句型； √单词：devotion, craftsmanship, integrity, potential, unique √短语：a wide range of, take advantage of, focus on, pass away, regardless of √句型：Nor was it...（部分倒装句）; With+宾语+宾语补足语结构 2.读懂关于Bill Cunningham的传记文本，梳理其人物特质与成就，理解“专注与坚守”的核心主旨。 3.学会运用本文知识点描述人物事迹，表达对职业精神的看法。 4.培养对敬业、淡泊名利等优秀品质的认同感，树立正确的职业价值观。 1、 基础词汇记忆 1.____________/ˌdevəʊˈʃn/ n. 奉献；忠诚 → ____________（动词形式） 2.____________/ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/ n. 技艺；手艺 3.____________/ɪnˈteɡrəti/ n. 正直；诚实 4.____________/pəˈtenʃl/ n. 潜力；可能性 adj. 潜在的 5.____________/juˈniːk/ adj. 独特的；独一无二的 → ____________（副词形式） 6.____________/rɪˈɡɑːdləs/ prep. 不管；不顾 7.____________/ˈdevəʊt/ vt. 致力于；奉献 → ____________（形容词形式，忠诚的） 8.____________/ˈfæsɪneɪʃn/ n. 迷恋；着迷 → ____________（动词形式） 二、词块记忆 1.各种各样的 ___________ 2. 利用 ___________ 3. 专注于 ___________ 2.去世；逝世 ___________ 5. 不管；不顾 ___________ 6. 时尚界 ___________ 3.日复一日 ___________ 8. 从……中汲取灵感 ___________ Part 1 Understanding ideas 【知识梳理1】Nor was it a wide range of contacts and connections. 【语法解析】 当否定副词nor置于句首时，句子需用部分倒装，即把助动词、情态动词或be动词提到主语之前，表示“也不……”。常见的否定副词/短语还有never, hardly, seldom, by no means, in no way等。 【常用结构】 Nor+助动词/情态动词/be动词+主语.（表示前面的否定情况也适用于后者） 【例句】 1.He doesn’t like coffee, nor do I. 他不喜欢咖啡，我也不喜欢。 2.She has never been abroad, nor has her sister. 她从没出过国，她姐姐也没有。 【即学即练】 1.I have no idea about the matter, nor ____________（他也不知道）. 2.She can’t speak French, nor ____________（她能理解）it. 3.改写句子：He didn’t attend the meeting, and his brother didn’t either.→ He didn’t attend the meeting, ____________________. 【知识梳理2】focus on 专注于；集中于 【常用搭配】 focus one’s attention/energy on sth. 把注意力/精力集中在某事上 focus on doing sth. 专注于做某事 be focused on 集中于……（被动形式，强调状态） 【例句】 1.We should focus our efforts on improving service quality. 我们应把精力集中在提高服务质量上。 2.She focused on finishing her paper before the deadline. 她专注于在截止日期前完成论文。 【即学即练】 1.Students should focus their attention ____________ their studies instead of playing games. 2.The team is focusing on ____________（solve）the environmental problem. 3.他一直专注于自己的技艺，从未被名利诱惑。 ____________________________________________________ 【知识梳理3】regardless of 不管；不顾 【用法解析】为短语介词，后接名词、代词或动名词，不能接从句。可与in spite of/despite互换。 【例句】 1.He went out regardless of the heavy rain. 尽管下着大雨，他还是出去了。 2.She will continue her work regardless of the fact that others disagree.（需接从句时，需加the fact that，即regardless of the fact that...） 【即学即练】 1.____________（不管天气如何）, we will go hiking tomorrow. 2.同义句转换：In spite of his poor health, he kept working.→ ____________________ his poor health, he kept working. 【答案】 【知识梳理4】With his devotion and hard work, he captured the beauty of daily life. 【语法解析】 With复合结构为“with+宾语+宾语补足语”，可在句中作状语，表示原因、伴随、条件等。宾语补足语可由形容词、副词、介词短语、分词、不定式等充当。 【例句】 1.With the problem solved, we all felt relieved.（过去分词作宾补，表示被动完成） 2.She walked along the street with her hands in her pockets.（介词短语作宾补，表示伴随） 【即学即练】 1.____________（随着科技的发展）, people’s life has become more convenient. 2.He sat there with his eyes ____________（fix）on the screen. 【知识梳理5】devotion n. 奉献；忠诚 【词性拓展】devote vt. 致力于；奉献 → devoted adj. 忠诚的；献身的 【常用搭配】 devotion to sth./sb. 对某事/某人的奉献/忠诚 devote oneself to sth./doing sth. 致力于某事/做某事 be devoted to sth./sb. 忠诚于某事/某人 【即学即练】 1.Her ____________（devote）to her family is moving. 2.He devoted himself to ____________（protect）the environment. 3.她是一位忠于职守的医生。（翻译）____________________________________________________ 【答案】 【知识梳理6】take advantage of 利用；借助 【用法解析】可表示“利用机会、优势或他人”，中性或略带贬义（视语境而定），后接名词、代词或动名词，为高频实用短语。 【常用搭配】 take advantage of an opportunity 利用机会 take advantage of sb.’s kindness 利用某人的善良 take full advantage of 充分利用 【例句】 1.We should take full advantage of every chance to practice English. 我们应充分利用每个机会练习英语。 2.He never took advantage of his fame to get special treatment. 他从不利用自己的名气谋求特殊待遇。 【即学即练】 1.She took advantage of the weekend ____________（visit）her grandparents. 2.我们应该利用这个独特的机会提升自己。 （翻译）____________________________________________________ 【知识梳理7】pass away 去世；逝世 【用法解析】为委婉、正式的表达，替代die，适用于书面语或礼貌场合，主语通常为人，无被动语态，多用于过去时。 【常用搭配】 pass away：委婉表达，庄重正式 die：普通表达，口语、书面语通用 pass on：可表示“去世”，也可表示“传递”，语境依赖性强 【例句】 1.The famous photographer passed away peacefully at the age of 87. 这位著名摄影师在87岁时安详离世。 2.She was deeply sad when her grandmother passed away last year. 去年祖母去世时，她非常伤心。 【即学即练】 1.His grandfather ____________（pass away）when he was only five years old. 2.同义句转换：The old artist died last month.→ The old artist ____________ last month. 【知识梳理8】unique adj. 独特的；独一无二的 【词性拓展】uniquely adv. 独特地；唯一地 → uniqueness n. 独特性；唯一性 【用法解析】无比较级和最高级（本身含“极致”含义），常见搭配为be unique to sb./sth.，表示“为……所独有”。 【例句】 1.Her style of photography is unique to herself. 她的摄影风格是她独有的。 2.This photo captures the unique beauty of the old city. 这张照片捕捉到了这座老城的独特之美。 【即学即练】 1.The cultural relic has a ____________（unique）value that cannot be replaced. 2.这种传统习俗是这个地区所独有的。（翻译）____________________________________________________ 一、用所给单词的适当形式填空 1.His lifelong ____________（devote）to capturing the beauty of daily life through photography is what made him a respected figure in the industry. 2.Without superb ____________（craftsmanship）, even the most brilliant inspiration can hardly be turned into extraordinary works of art. 3.The reason why she is trusted by all colleagues lies in her great ____________（integrate）and consistent adherence to professional ethics. 4.What surprises us most is that the photographer constantly found ____________（inspire）from the most ordinary people and scenes around him. 5.Despite the constant interruptions from the media, he remained ____________（focus）on his shooting task as if nothing had happened. 6.The photographer’s ____________（unique）lies in his ability to discover the hidden beauty in trivial daily life that others often ignore. 7.Regardless of the ____________（tire）of walking on the streets day after day, he insisted on recording the changes of the city with his camera. 8.The photo, which was taken in the 1980s, ____________（reflect）the profound changes in people’s lifestyles over the past few decades. 二、课文语法填空 Bill Cunningham was one of ____________1____________ most important American photographers in the last 50 years. What made him great was not expensive equipment, nor a wide range of contacts. He always used ____________2____________ simple camera and took photos on ____________3____________ streets, not in a studio. He went out every day ____________4____________（regard）of the weather, even staying out in ____________5____________ storm to get the right photos. He hardly took a day off and worked until his last illness. His devotion and hard work ____________6____________（reflect）in his photos. Cunningham found ____________7____________（inspire）in simple, everyday scenes. Through his fascination with people’s clothes, not who they were, he opened the doors of fashion to everyone. He valued ____________8____________（he）integrity and never accepted benefits from others, ____________9____________（focus）on his craft instead. He once said money was the cheapest thing, while freedom was the most expensive. His lack of self-interest kept him ____________10____________（devote）to his work. 三、用本节课所学单词和短语完成句子，每空一词 1.这位艺术家从日常生活中汲取灵感，创作出了许多优秀作品。 The artist ____________ ____________ from daily life and created many excellent works. 2.不管遇到什么困难，我们都应专注于自己的目标。 We should ____________ ____________ our goals regardless of any difficulties. 3.他对工作的奉献精神值得我们学习。 His ____________ ____________ his work is worthy of our learning. 4.她不仅是一位老师，还是一位致力于帮助学生的朋友。 She is more than a teacher; she is also a friend ____________ ____________ helping students. 5.他从未接受过任何特殊待遇，始终坚守自己的正直品格。 He never accepted any special treatment and always stuck to his ____________ ____________. 一、阅读理解 A Quietly sitting there reading, I found myself suddenly listening to the train guard’s announcements. Train travelers will surely agree that when the guard makes an announcement, whether it’s the recorded message or the guard’s message, few people listen to it, because it’s often quite dull or hard to understand. This one was different. I noticed that other passengers appeared to be listening, too. Not only that, everyone was smiling! Why was so much attention being paid to this message? As best I can recall, the guard said something along these lines, “Good Morning Ladies, Gentlemen and Children, this is the 7:35 a. m. from Penrith to Central and you’ll be pleased to know that we are right on time. And what a lovely morning it is in Sydney today. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and all’s right with the world. I trust you have a great day wherever you’re going. Thanks for catching my train this morning and I hope to see you again soon.” Quite a few people (obviously previous strangers) started talking to one another about the guard’s excellent message and how good it had made everyone feel. I started thinking about this, and then I found the young guard and said “Were you the guard on the 7:35 a. m. from Penrith?” The guard seemed a bit stunned at first, replying, “Yes, yyyyes.” “Well, I really appreciate your announcement. Thank you for your extremely good message, which gave me and the other passengers such a good start to the day. Please keep doing it.” I said. There are two messages for me in what happened that day. Firstly, when people are happy in their work it shows in what they do and say. Secondly, the story attaches much importance to the benefits that accumulate from thanking people for something they’ve done, particularly when it’s not expected. Can you imagine the conversation that guard would have when he got home? 1．Why do few train travelers listen to the announcements? A．The messages are unattractive. B．The guard’s voice is not clear. C．They usually feel sleepy. D．They are absorbed in books. 2．What does the underlined word “stunned” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Patient. B．Cautious. C．Surprised. D．Excited. 3．What might the guard talk about with his family when he got home? A．The beautiful weather. B．The recorded message. C．The train from Penrith. D．The unexpected appreciation. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．An Intelligent Guard. B．A Boring Train Story. C．A Different Train Announcement. D．A Lovely Morning in Sydney. B In recent years, there has been a sharp discussion on digital art. As an amateur artist, I see digital tools not as a threat to traditional art but as a means of opening the door to creativity for people. The cost of materials (quality paper, brushes, and professional grade paints) to create traditional art can be pretty high. Besides, not everyone has a studio in which to create works or store drying and finished pieces. Whenever I embark on a painting project, it’s either my front room that becomes unusable or, it’s the dining room table that’s out of bounds for hours or days. Digital art, by contrast, requires just one investment: with apps like Procreate, Krita, Illustrator, or Canva. Anyone can access tools like oil paints or calligraphy pens to create high-quality work without the financial burden of investing in or replacing materials. For someone on a tight budget, this can be the difference between creating and giving up on a dream entirely. In modern life, between work, family, and the endless to-do lists, many simply don’t have the luxury of engaging themselves in their practice for hours. Digital art fits perfectly into busy lives. Anyone can draw while sitting in an armchair, add colour to a piece on the bus, or refine details during an endless wait at the doctor’s surgery. For those juggling (兼顾) art with everything else life throws at us, this convenience is a game changer. Some people think that digital art is cheating because it makes the process too easy. But let’s be honest. Digital artists might use layers or digital tracing as a starting point, but these tools don’t replace the creativity or skill in composition, colour, perspective. They’re simply modern techniques to achieve the same end — bringing an idea or vision to life. Art is an expression of the human experience. The medium used shouldn’t define the message. Art is art. What matters is the thought and effort behind the work. Digital art doesn’t diminish (削弱) traditional art. Instead, it expands the boundaries of what’s possible. It makes being an artist (amateur or professional) accessible to those who might otherwise feel excluded due to finances, space, or time. Art, at its best, is about connecting the artist with their work and between the work and its audience. 5．What advantage does digital art have over traditional art in terms of cost? A．It needs a special studio to store finished works. B．It has to bear the high cost of quality paper and brushes. C．It requires frequent replacement of professional materials. D．It just needs one-time investment in relevant apps or tools. 6．What is the author’s attitude towards digital art “cheating” remarks? A．Supportive. B．Favorable. C．Disapproving. D．Cautious. 7．What is the function of medium for art creation from the author’s point of view? A．It is a joy. B．It is a comfort. C．It is a necessity. D．It is an assistant tool. 8．What is the best title for the passage? A．Digital Art: A Threat to Traditional Art B．Digital Art: Opening New Doors for Creativity C．The High Cost of Traditional Art Creation D．The Skills Required for Digital Art Creation C A recent global study examined how changes in climate and land use are affecting insects that pollinate (授粉) crops. After analyzing thousands of species across different regions, researchers observed a sharp drop in pollinating insects during periods of abnormally high temperatures and when fewer flowering plants were available. Compared with insects as a whole, groups such as bees, flies, and moths appeared to experience greater losses. According to estimates, about 35 percent of the world’s food crops and 75 percent of flowering plants require animal pollinators for successful reproduction. As their numbers fall, both crop yields and plant diversity may be affected in ways that are not immediately visible. Researchers say climate change is already having a clear and powerful impact on these species. The decline has not been evenly spread across the globe. Losses seem to be most serious in tropical (热带的) regions close to the equator (赤道). In countries including China, India, Indonesia, and Brazil, reduced pollination could place pressure on crop production. Parts of sub-Saharan Africa may also face difficulties, particularly with crops such as cocoa and mango that depend heavily on insects. Many species in these regions already live in warm conditions, leaving little room to adjust to further temperature increases. Changes in the natural environment have made survival more difficult for pollinators. When habitats are damaged or lost, flowering plants become less common, reducing available food. Rising temperatures add to this challenge, while parasites (寄生虫), disease, and chemicals in the environment increase the stress. Researchers are still exploring why pollinators appear to react more strongly to heat than some other insects. While these trends raise concerns, pollinated crops are not expected to disappear entirely. Instead, lower levels of pollination may reduce production and increase the cost of certain foods, including coffee and chocolate. The findings draw attention to the importance of protecting natural habitats, especially in tropical areas that play a key role in global food supply. 9．What do the figures in paragraph 2 show? A．The necessity of feeding pollinators. B．The importance of protecting crops. C．The effect of climate on pollinators. D．The dependence of plants on pollinators. 10．What can be inferred about pollinators in tropical regions? A．They are highly tolerant of extreme heat. B．They face more threats with fewer resources. C．They are less able to deal with further warming. D．They are at risk of long-term population failure. 11．What does the author imply about the decline of pollinators? A．It is a temporary problem. B．It results from multiple factors. C．It barely affects food production. D．It is mainly caused by habitat loss. 12．What does the author think of the impact of pollinator loss? A．It is severe but manageable. B．It will soon become disastrous. C．It is overstated but still matters. D．It remains unclear due to lack of data. 二、思维提升-观点分享 Share your bad habits related to concentration or self-discipline, and talk about how to change these unhealthy habits with the inspiration from Bill Cunningham’s qualities. 三、思维提升-书面表达 基础一般的同学选作业1，基础较好的同学选作业2。 1.Describe Bill Cunningham’s personal traits in 3-5 sentences and share what qualities you have learned from him. 2.Suppose you are Li Hua. Your foreign friend Tom is interested in Bill Cunningham’s story. Please write an email to him, introducing Bill Cunningham’s achievements and character, and expressing your views on his professional spirit. 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $