Unit 1 Cultural Heritage Listening and Speaking 分层同步练习-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

Listening and Speaking

Ⅰ.阅读理解

A

(2025云南大理高一期中)

UNESCO has added 26 new sites to its annual World Heritage List,which features diverse historical,cultural,and natural landmarks.UNESCO is run by the United Nations (group of 193 nations) and designates places of “outstanding universal value to humanity” as World Heritage Sites.UNESCO provides financial and other support to the sites so they can be preserved,repaired,and protected for future generations to enjoy.

Among the sites listed for 2024 is Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil.Known for its vast white sand dunes,the park covers nearly 600 square miles. During the rainy season,lagoons form in the dunes,creating a stunning landscape that draws visitors from around the globe.

Also added was Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in Thailand.The park is famous for its unique rock formations,ancient art,and petroglyphs (rock engravings),which provide valuable insights into early human life and religion.Another addition,Via Appia Antica or the “Appian Way” in Rome,Italy,is the earliest and most significant road built by ancient Romans.The Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake,in Russia,includes 12th-century wooden churches and other buildings that symbolize a connection to nature.

There are now 1,223 World Heritage sites in 168 countries,including the Grand Canyon in the US,the pyramids of Egypt,and the Taj Mahal in India.When a place is added to the list,tourism and the economy in the area often get a boost.In a statement,UNESCO said the new additions will now “benefit from the highest level of heritage protection in the world”.

1.How does UNESCO help protect universally valuable landmarks in a way?

A.By reporting to the UN.

B.By listing their nationalities.

C.By providing financial support.

D.By adding scenic spots to them.

2.What do we know about the newly-added site in Southeast Asia?

A.It covers nearly 600 square miles.

B.It symbolizes a connection to nature.

C.It is the earliest and most significant road.

D.It is famous for its unique rock formations.

3.What change might the World Heritage List bring about to a listed site?

A.Its people find more job opportunities.

B.The economy in the area will slow down.

C.Tourists see a sharp rise in their expenses.

D.Tourism in the area will face a tough time.

4.Which is the best title of the passage?

A.Places of Universal Value

B.New Heritage Sites Named

C.Level of Heritage Protection

D.Outstanding Work of UNESCO

 

B

(2025四川成都高一上期中)

In the ancient walled city of Sana’a,mud(泥) skyscrapers rise high into the sky.The towering structures are built entirely out of earth and decorated with amazing geometric patterns.The local mud architecture is so unique that the city has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Even though the buildings in Sana’a are thousands of years old,the ancient structures are still inhabited today and most remain private houses.It is easy to see why these mud buildings have not lost their appeal — they are well-insulated(隔热的),sustainable and extremely adaptable for modern use.“It is the architecture of the future,” says Damluji,co-founder of the Mud Brick Architecture Foundation.

Architects around the world are reviving(复兴) raw-earth construction as they seek to construct sustainable buildings that can survive extreme weather events such as flash floods and intense heat.Could this ancient form of architecture influence the design of our future homes?

The construction industry accounts for 38% of global carbon dioxide emissions.The building sector has an important role to play if the world is to meet the goal of reaching net zero by 2050.Concrete,a common modern construction material,has a huge carbon footprint.Replacing concrete with less polluting materials is important to achieving our climate goals,scientists warn.

The ancient material,mud,could be the perfect sustainable replacement for concrete,according to Damluji.Constructing with mud has a very low impact on the

environment and the material itself is fully recyclable.She says,“If you want to pull down a wall or change the design,you can recycle all the materials.” An added benefit is that mud buildings are warm in the winter and cool in the summer.This reduces the need for air conditioning units,which consume large amounts of electricity and contain refrigerants (制冷剂) that make up greenhouse gas emissions.Mud structures are also incredibly strong and resistant to extreme weather,such as heatwaves,floods and droughts,which scientists say will become more frequent and intense as temperatures continue to rise.

Therefore,people who wish to live in a modern,comfortable home should consider one made of mud.Overall,it makes for highly advanced as well as sustainable design.

5.What can we learn about mud materials according to the passage?

A.They can reduce the chance of extreme weather events.

B.They can be ideal for sustainable construction of the future.

C.They might produce a lot of greenhouse gas emissions.

D.They might cause substantial temperature changes.

6.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Mud might be an important solution to the climate crisis.

B.Rebuilding mud construction would take great efforts.

C.Mud has become architects’ favourite building material.

D.The mud buildings in Sana’a are no longer suitable to live in.

7.What’s the author’s attitude towards raw-earth construction in the building industry?

A.Cautious.　　　　　

B.Indifferent.

C.Critical. 

D.Supportive.

8.What might be the best title of the passage?

A.Historic Cities Mark Human Civilization

B.Construction Industry Threatens Climate Goals

C.Modern Architecture Survives Extreme Weather

D.Ancient Material Makes for Future House Designs

Ⅱ.七选五

(2025江苏盐城高一期中)

In recent years,traditional Chinese clothing has become increasingly popular in China.This is especially true amongst members of the younger generation.