Unit 1 Cultural Heritage 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.The c　　　　　　 between the old castle and the modern high building is striking. 

2.He began his speech by 　　　　　　(引用) a famous poem to set the tone for his message. 

3.They vowed to love each other 　　　　　　(永远),no matter what challenges they might face. 

4.In my o　　　　　　,public transportation should be free for everyone to promote sustainability. 

5.T　　　　　　 the centuries,the river has been a vital source of water and transportation for the city. 

Ⅱ.单句语法填空

1.　　　　　　 comparison,the old town’s narrow streets are much quieter than the noisy city center. 

2.We need to 　　　　　　(far) discuss to reach a final decision on this important matter. 

3.The traditional gardens here are admired for their 　　　　　　(quality) of peace and harmony. 

4.　　　　　　(identify) the origin of the artifacts,the archaeologists found they dated back to the Bronze Age. 

5.　　　　　　(tradition) Chinese painting has a long history and unique artistic value. 

Ⅲ.单句写作

1.长城因其历史意义和建筑宏伟而受到全世界的赞赏。

The Great Wall　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 for its historical significance and architectural grandeur. 

2.通过保护我们的文化遗产,我们可以确保它传承给后代。(by doing)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,we can ensure its transmission to future generations. 

3.通过对比,我发现这里下雨和我们家乡一样频繁。(as...as...)

By comparison,I find that it rains 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　in our hometown. 

4.建筑师为新博物馆设计了一个独特的方案,将现代和传统元素融为一体。(come短语)

 The architect 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 for the new museum,blending modern and traditional elements. 

5.游客们常常觉得探索古代遗迹并了解其历史背景非常有趣。(find+it+adj.+to do)

Tourists often 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 the ancient ruins and learn about their historical context. 

6.来自各省的专家们高度评价了我们学校的教学质量。(opinion)

The experts from different provinces 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　the teaching quality of our school. 

二、能力素养提升练

Ⅳ.阅读理解

Rollins College’s graduate,Elizabeth Bonker gave a powerful speech at the school’s graduation ceremony using text-to-speech technology.“You have a voice.Use it,” she advised graduates.It seems funny that a non-speaking autistic(孤独症患者) encourages you to use your voice.However,her moving speech touched not only her fellow classmates but also the worldwide audience with a powerful message of hope.

Throughout her academic career,Elizabeth has studied hard to reach her goals at school and in life.She wrote a book,I Am in Here,which highlights the abilities of people like her with non-speaking autism.She also founded a non-profit organization called Communication 4 All.

Elizabeth has a form of autism that resulted in her losing the ability to speak when she was 15 months old.After she lost her speech her family helped her learn to communicate by typing.She has become a supporter of assistive communication and typing instruction for those with non-speaking autism.

“I have typed this speech with one finger with a communication partner holding a keyboard,” shared Elizabeth.She gave her persuasive speech through text-to-speech technology.

Elizabeth majored in social service with the purpose of helping the 31 million people in the world who have non-speaking autism.She strongly believes that service to others gives meaning to each individual and to those they serve.

Throughout her life,Elizabeth has sought a platform where others would hear and accept her.She ignored negative comments and the low expectations others had for her life.Instead,she walked down her own path and set out to realize her dreams using

intellect,talent and determination.She encouraged her fellow classmates to use their education and the power of their own minds to help make their dream a reality.

1.What effect does Elizabeth’s speech have on the audience?

A.It brings them hope.

B.It inspires them to use technology.

C.It informs them of more about autism.

D.It encourages them to make speeches.

2.What did Elizabeth’s family do after she was unable to speak?

A.They tried their best to teach her how to speak.

B.They started a non-profit organization for her.

C.They helped her find another way of communication.

D.They created the text-to-speech technology to help her.

3.Why did Elizabeth choose social service as her major?

A.To develop her potential and strengths.

B.To get better employment opportunities.

C.To make her childhood dream come true.

D.To help more people like her in the world.

4.Which words can be used to describe Elizabeth?

A.Positive and creative.

B.Strong-minded and helpful.

C.Energetic and humorous.

D.Kind-hearted and imaginative.

Ⅴ.七选五

(2025广东东莞期中)

Chinese Lanterns

Traditionally,lanterns are commonly seen during celebrations and festivals.They have become a beloved part of China’s cultural heritage,attracting people all over the world with their beauty and charm.　1　  

History of Chinese Lanterns

At first,lanterns were only used to honour the ancestors in temples.Later,an emperor in the Eastern Han Dynasty ordered his servants to light lanterns in the palace on the 15th day of the first lunar month,which later became the Lantern Festival.　2　 They did that to