Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Reading and Thinking-分层同步练习 2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Reading and Thinking 一、必备知识基础练 Ⅰ.单词拼写 1.I find my mind is free and I can read or write 　　　　　　(复杂的) articles.  2.Looking at these photos,Grandma Goodie 　　　　　(回想起) the happy time they had spent together.  3.I would like to send you a book,which is an English 　　　　　(版本).  4.I have been an English 　　　　　　(助教) for three years,which gained me loads of experience.  5.The teacher’s vivid description of the abstract concept 　　　　　　(吸引) all the students’ attention in yesterday’s class.  Ⅱ.单句语法填空 1.I strongly believe I meet those 　　　　　　(qualification) listed in your advertisement.  2.No matter how 　　　　　　(ambition) your goal is,you’re more likely to attain it if you’re willing to work hard.  3.　　　　　　 (comfort) bikes and a smooth tour route make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.  4.If the 　　　　　　(apply) do not meet these requirements,they will not be admitted to the graduate school.  5.It is suggested that activities 　　　　　(involve) in the competition should be conducted in a wider variety of forms.  6.A positive attitude contributes to your 　　　　　　(adapt) to the new life.  7.To become a 　　　　　　(qualify) volunteer,I have made good preparation in advance.  8.There are times when you need to speak 　　　　　in order to get your roommates to know more about your thoughts.  9.Thanks to his guidance,now I feel 　　　　　　home in the new senior high school.  10.When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate 　　　　　　such competitions,I was always the first choice.  Ⅲ.单句写作 1.那是我第一次出国深造,我很兴奋地投入到一个全新的文化和教育环境中。(That was the first time <that>...) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 for further studies,and I was excited to expose myself to a new culture and educational environment.  2.我学会了如何适应完全不同的生活方式,包括学习新的语言,并适应当地的美食。(疑问词+不定式) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,including learning new languages and adjusting to the local excellent cuisine.  3.在我们的学习小组中,我们轮流进行有关我们祖国的演讲,并分享我们的文化背景,以促进文化理解。(take turns to do sth) In our study group,we would 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　and share our cultural backgrounds,promoting cultural understanding.  Ⅳ.阅读微写作 请再读“WELCOME,XIE LEI”,注意文中的单词、短语和句型,并完成下列练习。 Activity 1　单句写作 1.参加交换生项目是一种开阔国际视野的很好的途径。(participate in,student exchange program) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 is a great way to broaden your international outlook.  2.你不仅可以提升外语能力,还可以参加社交活动。(get involved in) You will not only improve your foreign language skills,but also 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  3.新的生活环境会锻炼你的独立能力并有助于你适应新的文化。(adaptation) The new living environment will promote your ability to be independent and help with your 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  4.你可以亲自参与异域文化交流,充当文化信使把自己的文化传播出去。(engage in,cultural messenger) You can personally 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　and 　　　　　　　　　　　　to spread your own culture.  Activity 2　选取上面至少4个句子组成一篇不少于80词的短文(注意使用恰当的衔接词) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 二、能力素养提升练 Ⅴ.阅读理解 A (2025湖北黄冈高二上期中) England offers unique events for visitors to experience an integration of history,art,and fashion this autumn.From live music performances to the launching of musical adaptation and the evolution of catwalk shows,these events promise an unforgettable cultural journey. BURGHLEY BY TWILIGHT Burghley House,Peterborough Burghley House,located in Peterborough,far from 180 km eastern to London,is hosting a unique after-hours event from the 3rd to the 5th of October.Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the State Rooms,which will be lighted by the soft glow of low light and candles,reminiscent (怀旧的) of the grand dinner parties and balls of the past.As you wander through the rooms,you will be attracted by the music of the era.Elizabethan minstrel Dante Ferrara will entertain you with the traditional sounds of the lute and hurdy-gurdy (竖琴),while Soraya Vermeulen will fascinate the Great Hall with the soulful melodies of her harp.For more information and to book your tickets, visit our website. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Dominion Theatre,London The Dominion Theatre in London will present a musical adaptation of the popular film and novel The Devil Wears Prada from the 28th of October,lasting a week or so.The story follows an ambitious journalist,Andy Sachs,who lands a desired job at the honored fashion magazine,Runway.Georgie Buckland stars as Andy,with Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry playing the roles of the sharp-tongued Miranda Priestly and the supportive fashion director Nigel,respectively.The musical features a score by Elton John.For tickets and showtimes,go to our website. VOGUE:INVENTING THE RUNWAY Lightroom,London Starting from the 25th to 27th of October,Lightroom in London will host an immersive exhibition titled “Vogue:Inventing the Runway.” This experience will transport visitors to the front row of significant moments in fashion history.The exhibition will dig into the files of Vogue to explore the evolution of catwalk shows,demonstrating their role as both a reflection of a designer’s vision and a commentary (写照) on broader cultural trends.Rare materials from renowned fashion houses and personal accounts from industry insiders will be on display,offering a comprehensive look at the creativity and innovation that shape the world’s fashion trends.For more details and to plan your visit, check out our website. 1.What is the main feature of the Burghley House event? A.A fashion show by famous designers. B.A guided tour of the State Rooms during the day. C.A musical adaption of the popular film and novel. D.An after-hours experience with music and candlelight. 2.What do the three events have in common? A.They all promise a feast of music. B.They all start and end in October. C.They are all performed in London. D.They are all culture-themed events. 3.Where is the text most probably taken from? A.A poster.　　　 B.A website. C.A travel plan. D.A fashion magazine. B (2025云南昭通一中教研联盟高二上期中) You’ve heard of getting lost in a book.Now,get ready to get lost in a “river of books.” At Zhongshuge,a bookstore and library in Yangzhou,China,the books go on forever.Or,at least,that’s what it looks like,thanks to some incredible architecture and illusion (幻觉).When you walk into Zhongshuge,you’re surrounded on all sides by a tunnel of books.They fill the ceiling,walls,and floor,some even appearing to defy gravity (反重力场).For book lovers,it’s a paradise like no other. So how does this magical bookshop do it?Well,an architectural studio called X+ Living designed the inside part of Zhongshuge.The shelves are like a tunnel.The floor is covered with black mirrors,reflecting the shelves above and creating the illusion that the bookshelves continue down past the floor you’re standing on.And there you have it:the dizzying (yet amazing) illusion that the rows of books never end.As it turns out,the store’s design has more significance than just a fun illusion.X+ Living wanted to be in honor of the literary history of the city of Yangzhou.Yangzhou is full of canals and rivers,and many of China’s literary poets drew inspiration from the flowing water.X+ Living,therefore,combined this concept with Zhongshuge,and tried to create the feel of being immersed in a “river” of books. Once you’ve picked out a book from the seemingly countless number,head into the equally beautiful reading room.It has enormous ceilings and many comfortable places to sit and appreciate a book.Literary fans,are you ready to move in yet?Book your flight to China to experience this incredible bookstore in person! 4.What is the main feature of Zhongshuge? A.It has an endless supply of books. B.It uses architectural design to create illusions. C.It is shaped like a tunnel underground. D.It defies gravity with its bookshelves. 5.What does the underlined word “dizzying” in paragraph 3 probable mean? A.Attractive. B.Energetic. C.Confusing. D.Unique. 6.How did X+ Living combine Yangzhou’s waterways with Zhongshuge? A.By installing a real river inside the bookstore. B.By naming sections of the bookstore after famous Yangzhou canals. C.By creating a sense of being surrounded by a “river” of books. D.By decorating the bookstore with images of Yangzhou’s waterways. 7.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A.To appeal to more book lovers to visit Zhongshuge. B.To stress the importance of history in Zhongshuge’s design. C.To describe the popularity of Zhongshuge. D.To explain the process of designing Zhongshuge. C (2025河南南阳高二上期中) Following the announcement that the TSUTAYA bookstore in Xi’an,Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province,is shutting down,the question about the sustainability of physical bookstores competing against new business models has once again aroused a heated discussion.While it’s important for physical bookstores to find a new way out,protecting cultural spaces in order to provide better customer service is essential for transforming trendy bookstores into sustainable ones.  As e-commerce continues to dominate our shopping habits,physical bookstores have tried to reinvent themselves as cultural and commercial centers-offering more than just books,but also space for coffee and social media snapshots (快照).Brands like SiSYPHE,Fang Suo Commune,and Yanjiyou bookstores have become popular,thanks to their aesthetic (美学) designs and diverse offerings such as cultural and creative products. Indeed,it isn’t necessary for bookstores to remain stuck in the traditional model of only selling books,but some of these trendy establishments have gone too far into the kingdom of commercial entertainment,losing sight of their core mission of promoting books and fostering a literary culture.A bookstore should be a harbor for book lovers,in tune with China’s longstanding tradition of “making friends through books.” Another challenge facing these trending bookstores may be a lack of attention given to book selection.That’s to say,they often fall short in offering a thoughtful,diverse range of books.It’s worth noting that it is not enough to rely on fleeting (转瞬即逝的) trends and creative merchandise.A bookstore must prioritize the integrity and cultural relevance of its book selection,and the space and activities should foster a genuine environment for cultural exchange and literary appreciation. Ultimately,what matters most to customers visiting a physical store is the quality of the products and the experience itself.By combining cultural aspirations with genuine consumer needs,businesses can better serve their customers.A strong focus on careful product selection and meaningful cultural services allows stores to carve out a unique identity and ensure their survival in a competitive marketplace. 8.What is the “heated discussion” in paragraph 1 mainly about? A.The approach to transforming physical bookstores. B.The reason why physical bookstores are closing down. C.The way to protect cultural space and customer service. D.The competition between physical and online bookstores. 9.What do the bookstores mentioned in paragraph 2 have in common? A.They provide diverse services. B.They only focus on selling books. C.They are dominating people’s habits. D.They are victims of e-commerce. 10.What should physical bookstores focus on? A.Service and commerce. B.Books and culture. C.Promotion and entertainment. D.Media and literature. 11.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.Traditional Culture and Classics Need Our Full Attention. B.Physical and Online Stores Both Have a Long Way to Go. C.The Competition Between Modern and Classical Bookstores. D.Trendy Bookstores Need Preserve Cultural Essence to Boom. 知识积累卡 一、重点单词 1.fashion n.　　　　　  2.evolve vi. 　　　　　→evolution n. 　　　　　  3.entertain v.　　　　　  4.incredible adj.　　　　　  5.arouse vt.　　　　　  二、熟词生义 1.promise　本文义:vt. 　　　　　　　其他义:vt. 　　　　　　  2.land　本文义:vt. 　　　　　其他义:vt. 　　　　  三、词块速记 1.on display 　　　　　　　　　　　  2.like no other 　　　　　　　　　　　  3.in honour of 　　　　　　　　　　　  4.lose sight of 　　　　　　　　　　　  5.in tune with 　　　　　　　　　　　  四、经典句式背诵 While it’s important for physical bookstores to find a new way out,protecting cultural spaces in order to provide better customer service is essential for transforming trendy bookstores into sustainable ones.(while引导让步状语从句) 句意:   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 五、长难句分析 The floor is covered with black mirrors,reflecting the shelves above and creating the illusion that the bookshelves continue down past the floor you’re standing on. 此句是一个复合句,The floor is covered with black mirrors是　　　　　　;reflecting the shelves...是现在分词短语作　　　　　　,其中含有一个that引导的　　　　　　,解释说明illusion的具体内容,在这个从句中,又含有一个省略了引导词的　　　　　　 you’re standing on,修饰先行词floor。  句意:    　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 参考答案 Ⅰ.1.complex　2.recalled　3.edition　4.tutor　5.engaged Ⅱ.1.qualifications　2.ambitious　3.Comfortable 4.applicants　5.involved　6.adaptation　7.qualified　8.up　9.at　10.in Ⅲ.1.That was the first time I had traveled abroad　2.I learned how to adapt to a completely different lifestyle　3.take turns to give presentations about our home countries Ⅳ.Activity 1 1.Participating in a student exchange program　2.get involved in social activities　3.adaptation to the new culture　4.engage in foreign culture communication;act as a cultural messenger Activity 2 Participating in a student exchange program is a great way to broaden your international outlook.You will not only improve your foreign language skills,but also get involved in social activities.The new living environment will promote your ability to be independent and help with your adaptation to the new culture.You can personally engage in foreign culture communication and act as a cultural messenger to spread your own culture. Ⅴ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三个在英国举行的文化活动,包括Burghley House的夜间活动、《穿普拉达的女王》音乐剧以及VOGUE的时尚展览。 1.D　细节理解题。根据第一个活动中“Visitors will have the opportunity...glow of low light and candles,reminiscent of the grand dinner parties and balls of the past.”可知,Burghley House活动的主要特点是关于在音乐和烛光下享受下班后的体验。 2.D　细节理解题。根据第一段中“From live music performances to the launching of musical adaptation...promise an unforgettable cultural journey.”可知,这三个活动都是和文化主题相关的。 3.B　推理判断题。根据三个活动中“our website”可知,每个活动都有相关的网址。由此推知,文章最可能出自一个网站。 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一家位于中国扬州的书店和图书馆——钟书阁,它通过独特的建筑设计创造了一个仿佛书籍无穷无尽的幻觉,给读者带来了前所未有的体验。 4.B　细节理解题。根据文章第二段可知,钟书阁的主要特色在于其利用建筑技术创造出书籍似乎无止境的幻觉。故选B项。 5.C　词句猜测题。根据第三段画线词下文“illusion that the rows of books never end”可知下文提到了错觉,可以推测出,“dizzying”一词在这里表达的意思是令人眼花缭乱或感到困惑的,因为书架看起来像是无限延伸下去,这种效果既让人惊叹又可能让人感到有些迷惑。 6.C　细节理解题。根据文章第三段的“X+ Living,therefore,combined this concept with Zhongshuge,and tried to create the feel of being immersed in a ‘river’ of books”可知,X+ Living将扬州的水系概念融入钟书阁的设计中,试图营造出一种沉浸在“书河”中的感觉。 7.A　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的“Book your flight to China to experience this incredible bookstore in person”可推断出作者写作的目的是吸引更多的书迷前来参观钟书阁。 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能繁荣。 8.D　推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“Following the announcement that the TSUTAYA ...has once again aroused a heated discussion.”可推知,这场热烈的讨论主要是关于实体书店在面对新商业模式的竞争中如何实现可持续发展的问题。 9.A　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“diverse offerings such as cultural and creative products.”可知,提到的书店都有提供多元化服务的共同点。 10.B　细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Indeed,it isn’t necessary for bookstores to remain... promoting books and fostering a literary culture.”可知,实体书店应该专注于图书和文化,而不是转向过度的商业娱乐。 11.D　主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是根据文章最后一段可知,文章强调了潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能繁荣。所以短文的最佳标题为 “潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能繁荣”。 知识积累卡 一、1.时尚　2.进化　进化　3.使快乐　4.难以置信的　5.引起,激起 二、1.保证　承诺　2.得到,获得　使登录 三、1.在展览　2.非同一般,与众不同　3.向……表示敬意,为纪念……　4.看不见　5.与……协调/一致/融洽 四、虽然实体书店寻找新的出路很重要,但保护文化空间以提供更好的客户服务对于将时尚书店转变为可持续发展的书店至关重要。 五、主句　状语　同位语从句　定语从句 地板上覆盖着黑色的镜子,反射出上面的书架,给人一种书架一直延伸到你所在地板的错觉。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $