Unit 4 History and traditions Reading for Writing & Assessing Your Progress-分层同步练习-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

Reading for Writing & Assessing Your Progress

一、必备知识基础练

Ⅰ.单词拼写

1.Many　　　　　　(诗人)have been inspired by the lush green landscapes of the English countryside. 

2.The coastlines of Cornwall are pounded by the powerful 　　　　　　(海洋),creating dramatic scenery. 

3.England is divided into various c　　　　　,each with its own unique character and landmarks. 

4.The traditional British beef industry relies heavily on the hearty c　　　　　 bred in the Scottish Highlands. 

5.The British have a 　　　　　　(风俗) of enjoying afternoon tea,a tradition that dates back to the 19th century. 

Ⅱ.单句语法填空

1.The countryside 　　　　　　(dot) with charming cottages,each with its own unique story to tell. 

2.　　　　　　(greet)visitors with a warm smile,the locals in the village make everyone feel welcome. 

3.　　　　　　(roll) through the countryside,the train offers breathtaking views of the English landscape. 

4.The 　　　　　　(strike) contrast between the green countryside and the grey skies creates a unique atmosphere in the British landscape. 

5.During the summer months,the 　　　　　　(crowd) beaches of Brighton are filled with people enjoying the sun and sea. 

Ⅲ.单句写作

1.莎士比亚的作品对英国文学和文化产生了巨大影响。(influence)

The works of Shakespeare 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　. 

2.英格兰有着悠久的传统,从中世纪的节日到现代的庆祝活动。(history)

England 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　rich traditions,from medieval festivals to modern celebrations. 

3.这个村庄非常迷人,房子里装饰着五颜六色的花朵 (with的复合结构)

The village is charming,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 colorful flowers. 

4.科茨沃尔德的连绵起伏的丘陵和郁郁葱葱的田野是真正的视觉盛宴。(feast)

The rolling hills and lush green fields of the Cotswolds are 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　. 

5.湖区以其壮观的风景吸引了如此多的游客,这不足为奇。(surprising)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 the Lake District attracts so many visitors with its stunning scenery. 

二、能力素养提升练

Ⅳ.阅读理解

(2025江苏苏州高一期中)

The ancient Chinese art known as dragon scale bookbinding (龙鳞装) dates back more than 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty.Passed down between generations of royals (皇室成员) and upper-class families,the finished works were thought to look like dragons,each page appearing like a “scale”.

With few of the books surviving to the present day,the bookbinding technique was at risk of becoming lost before Beijing-based artist Zhang Xiaodong decided to research and bring it back to life.Using the Palace Museum’s only existing dragon scale book for reference,he spent four years printing and binding to perfect his art.

One of Zhang’s works is a dragon scale bookbinding version of the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber.The 120-chapter book comes with recreations of 230 images by Qing Dynasty artist Sun Wen.Combining ancient folding and cutting techniques with modern technology,Zhang printed pictures and text onto paper at a factory before cutting them to recreate Sun’s paintings.

As part of Zhang’s “scientific approach”,he visited old towns and heritage sites to source materials traditionally used in bookbinding,such as rice paper,bamboo,silk and wood.Then came the most important and difficult part of the binding process:controlling the placement of each page.In order to create a complete picture,each sheet of paper needs to be placed in exactly the right place.Zhang said that a mistake of just a hundredth of a centimeter can produce a huge,visible error when a book’s hundreds of pages are displayed together.

Despite Zhang’s efforts,dragon scale bookbinding remains an endangered art.But Ying Kwok,founder of the Art Appraisal Club,is encouraged by growing efforts in China to preserve the country’s cultural heritage.“There has always been an interest in traditional

Chinese art but now there are more young people interested in experimental and modern takes on traditional techniques,” she said.“It shows how a younger generation of artists can actually use traditional formats to respond to their surroundings.”

1.What can we learn about dragon scale bookbinding in paragraph 1?

A.It used to be ignored by upper-class families.

B.It began to disappear during the Tang Dynasty.

C.It was created because of royals’ love for dragons.

D.It was named according to the look of the finished works.

2.What did Zhang Xiaodong do to bring dragon scale bookbinding back to life?

A.He took up painting after seeing Sun Wen’s paintings.

B.He combined modern technology with ancient traditions.

C.He spent four years reading Dream of the Red Chamber.

D.He applied for permission to work in the Palace Museum.

3.What is the most difficult part of dragon scale bookbinding?

A.Finding the right materials.

B.Placing each page accurately.

C.Correcting the book’s mistakes.

D.Sticking hundreds of pages together.

4.What is Ying Kwok’s attitude to young people’s practices?

A.Confused.　　　B.Worried.

C.Approving. D.Forgiving.

Ⅴ.七选五

International tourism is becoming interestingly popular,and large numbers of people from all over the world come to visit famous places such as the Great Wall of China and the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.　1　 They’ve thrown rubbish everywhere,brought more traffic and even done serious damage to ancient relics. 

As for the damage,there are many different causes.For example,the paintings in the Sistine Chapel are being damaged by people breathing onto them when they visit.　2　 That may raise the humidity(湿气) of the air and damage the paintings.Damage in other places such as the Great Wall is because of tourists climbing on delicate(脆弱的) areas.Besides,roads have also been built to help visitors climb the Wall easily.These activities can cause a lot of damage to the area.