Unit 4 Breaking Boundaries Starting out & Understanding ideas 分层同步练习-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第二册

Starting out & Understanding ideas 一、必备知识基础练 Ⅰ.单词拼写 1.(2024北京卷)To practise this,we need to establish clear 　　　　　　　(边界) in our personal and professional life.  2.If the problem is 　　　　　　(处理),we will make it possible for computers to output data much more quickly.  3.Of all the symbols representing China,the Great Wall,a 　　　　　　(奇迹) created by the ancient Chinese,tops my recommendation list.  4.She drove the dog to an animal 　　　　　　(诊所) for a checkup and treatment.  5.He worked as a nurse on the children’s 　　　　　　(病房).  6.The area was struck by an 　　　　　　　(突然发生) of infectious virus.  Ⅱ.单句语法填空 1.Without my English teacher’s encouragement and 　　　　　　　(assist),I would have given up studying English.  2.An increasingly concerned nation took firm action to stop the destruction of migratory (迁徙的) waterfowl and the wetlands so vital 　　　　　　their survival.  3.(2024新课标Ⅰ卷)He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little 　　　　　　(relieve).  4.(2021浙江6月卷)Leslie Nielsen’s 　　　　　　(devote) to acting is wonderfully inspiring.  5.Regarding the reading format,I propose a combination of both group 　　　　　　　　　(collaborate) and independent reading.  6.Victims of the crash will be compensated 　　　　　　their injuries.  7.(2022浙江1月卷)For nearly a decade now,Merebeth has been a self-employed pet transport 　　　　　　(special).  8.(2022浙江1月卷)The project required each team to develop a hypothesis(假说),set up an experiment to test the hypothesis,do the 　　　　　　　　　(statistic) analysis and present the findings.  Ⅲ.单句写作 1.我祖父经营他的诊所已经50多年了。(It is / was...since...) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 my grandfather ran his clinic.  2.经常读电子书确实对读者的视力有害。(do强调谓语动词) Reading e-books often 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  3.在艺术文化会演中,有各种各样的表演,从唱歌、跳舞到背诗不等。(动词-ing形式短语作后置定语) In the course of the Art and Culture Show,there are various performances 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  Ⅳ.情境微写作 Activity 1　单句写作 1.Lucy毫不犹豫地冲上前去帮忙。(assist) Without a second thought,Lucy 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  2.她知道随着人群的聚集,每一秒都是至关重要的。(vital) She knew 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　as the crowd gathered.  3.她全神贯注地开始做心肺复苏,全然不顾周围的混乱。(devotion) 　　　　　　　　　　　,she started performing CPR,ignoring the chaos around her.  4.她的举动不仅让惊慌失措的旁观者(onlooker)们松了一口气,还给了那位老人一线生机。 Her actions not only 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　but also gave the old man a fighting chance.  5.如果她不介入,那人的生命肯定会受到威胁。(put...at risk) If she hadn’t stepped in,the man’s life would surely 　　　　　　　　　　　　　.  6.就在那一刻,Lucy成了希望的灯塔,展现了简单善意的力量。 In that moment,Lucy became a beacon of hope,　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　. Activity 2　选取上面至少4个句子组成一篇助人话题的读后续写片段(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河北邯郸高二上期中) Adams Cassinga has had many identities:refugee (难民),journalist,mining consultant.And now defender of wildlife.He fights for wildlife in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As a child,he was attracted to animals — gorillas lived in the forests outside his hometown of Bukavu in the DRC — but his path to conservation was circuitous (曲折的).In the mid-1990s,civil war sent him to South Africa,where for a time he struggled to survive.Later he found jobs in journalism and then mining. One day,while flying to a gold mine in northeastern Congo,Cassinga looked down on the green canopy (树冠) near Garamba National Park.There were armed groups,poachers (偷猎者),and black-market profiteers operating in the country’s parks.Then he decided to change course.So,in 2013,he started Conserv Congo,a group of undercover investigators — including police officers,politicians,and students — who track wildlife criminals.In 2017,four years after Conserv Congo was first registered,Cassinga made his first arrest,working alongside the authorities.The non-profit now has worked on more than 6,000 criminal cases,rescuing hundreds of rare animals. “If we want our children to see these animals,we have to do it,” Cassinga says.“Other people come as part of their job,but it’s not their duty to protect what’s ours.” Today,Conserv Congo has a renewable five-year partnership with the state environmental agency,Congo Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN),which is in charge of the environment ministry.Cassinga places great value in winning over the hearts and minds of the police officers he works with:“They need to understand the reason behind what we do.We have to turn them into nature lovers.They can only protect what they know and love,” he says. 1.Why was Cassinga’s journey to be a conservator so winding? A.He was attracted to animals when he was a child. B.He was forced to be a defender of wildlife. C.He changed his jobs for many times before. D.He couldn’t go back to his country because of war. 2.What made Cassinga start Conserv Congo? A.He wanted to protect wildlife in the country. B.He wanted to realize his dream as a boss. C.He wanted to work with police officers and politicians. D.He wanted to turn people into nature lovers. 3.Which of the following can best describe Cassinga’s personality? A.Careful and brave. B.Easygoing and cautious. C.Determined and responsible. D.Generous and kind. 4.What’s the text mainly about? A.Illegal groups in the DRC killed rare animals. B.Adams Cassinga and rare animals in the DRC. C.Conserv Congo worked on criminal cases. D.Adams Cassinga,a fighter for wildlife in the DRC. B (2025云南会泽高二上期中) The key to effective cross-cultural communication is knowledge.First,it is essential that people understand the potential problems of cross-cultural communication and make a conscious effort to overcome these problems.Second,it is important to assume that one’s efforts will not always be successful and adjust one’s behaviour appropriately. For example,one should always assume that there is a great possibility that cultural differences are causing communication problems.One should respond slowly and carefully in cross-cultural exchanges,without jumping to conclusions about what is being thought and said. William Ury’s suggestion for heated conflicts is to stop,listen,and think,and he advises going to the balcony when the situation gets tense (紧张的).This helps in cross-cultural communication as well.When things seem to be going badly,stop or slow down and think.What could be going on here?Is it possible that I misinterpreted what they said?  Active listening can sometimes be used to check this out — by repeating what one thinks he or she heard,one can confirm that he or she understands the communication accurately. Often intermediaries (调解人) can be helpful in cross-cultural communication situations.They can translate both the essential meaning and the manner of what is said.For example,they can tone down strong statements that would be considered appropriate in one culture but not in another,before they are given to people from a culture that does not express themselves in such a strong way.They can also adjust the timing of what is said and done.Some cultures move quickly to the point,while others talk about other things long enough to establish a relationship with the other person.If discussion on the primary topic begins too soon,the group that needs a “warm-up” first will feel uncomfortable.An intermediary who understands this can explain the problem and make appropriate adjustments. 5.What is the most important thing in cross-cultural communication? A.Knowledge of your own culture. B.The ability to take in different opinions. C.Awareness of the problems that may arise. D.Successful efforts to change your behaviour. 6.Which character helps prevent communication problems? A.Patience. B.Honesty. C.Generosity. D.Stubbornness. 7.What does the underlined phrase “going to the balcony” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Going outside and enjoying fresh air. B.Dealing with the conflicts in a secret way. C.Exchanging positions with each other. D.Getting out of the situation temporarily. 8.What is the requirement for an intermediary? A.To be an experienced translator. B.To behave properly throughout a discussion. C.To be directly involved in a discussion. D.To know both cultures very well. 知识积累卡 一、重点单词 1.undercover adj.　　　　　　  2.register v.　　　　　　  3.conflict n.　　　　　　  4.confirm v.　　　　　　  二、熟词生义 track 本文义:v.　　　　　　　  其他义:n.　　　　　　　  三、词块速记 1.armed groups 　　　　　　  2.jump to conclusions 　　　　　　　  四、长难句分析 One should respond slowly and carefully in cross-cultural exchanges,without jumping to conclusions about what is being thought and said. 分析:句中without jumping...为介词短语作伴随状语;what引导　　　　　　　。  句意:    参考答案 Ⅰ.1.boundaries　2.tackled　3.miracle　4.clinic 5.ward　6.outbreak Ⅱ.1.assistance　2.to　3.relief　4.devotion　5.collaboration 6.for　7.specialist　8.statistical Ⅲ.1.It has been more than five decades since　2.does cause harm to reader’s eyesight　3.varying from singing,dancing to reciting poems Ⅳ.Activity 1 1.rushed forward to assist　2.every second was vital 3.With great devotion　4.relieved the panicked onlookers 5.have been put at risk　6.showing the power of simple kindness Activity 2 In the city square,an elderly man suddenly collapsed.Without a second thought,Lucy rushed forward to assist.She knew every second was vital as the crowd gathered.With great devotion,she started performing CPR,ignoring the chaos around her.Her actions not only relieved the panicked onlookers but also gave the old man a fighting chance.If she hadn’t stepped in,the man’s life would surely have been put at risk.In that moment,Lucy became a beacon of hope,showing the power of simple kindness. Ⅴ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Adams Cassinga的生活经历和他作为刚果民主共和国野生动物保护者的故事。 1.C　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“In the mid-1990s,civil war sent him to South Africa,where for a time he struggled to survive.Later he found jobs in journalism and then mining.”可知,Cassinga在成为保护者之前曾多次更换工作。故选C项。 2.A　细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“There were armed groups,poachers,and black-market profiteers operating in the country’s parks.Then he decided to change course.So in 2013,he started Conserv Congo,a group of undercover investigators — including police officers,politicians,and students — who track wildlife criminals.”可知,Cassinga看到有人偷猎野生动物后决定成立Conserv Congo以保护野生动物。故选A项。 3.C　推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“Other people come as part of their job,but it’s not their duty to protect what’s ours.”以及第五段中的“Cassinga places great value in winning over the hearts and minds of the police officers he works with:‘They need to understand the reason behind what we do.We have to turn them into nature lovers.They can only protect what they know and love,’ he says.”可知,Cassinga认为保护野生动物是人们的责任,而且他认为只有让警察爱上自然才能让他们去保护自然,由此可以推理出Cassinga是一个有责任心的人。故选C项。 4.D　主旨大意题。根据文章第一段内容可知,这篇文章主要讲述了Adams Cassinga在刚果民主共和国为野生动物而战的故事。故选D项。 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕“有效跨文化交流的关键在于知识”这一主题展开,通过提出论点、列举论据和给出建议等方式,探讨了如何在跨文化交流中克服文化差异、提高交流效果的问题。 5.C　细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“The key to effective cross-cultural communication is knowledge.First,it is essential that people understand the potential problems of cross-cultural communication and make a conscious effort to overcome these problems.”可知,意识到跨文化交流中可能出现的问题是有效跨文化交流的基础和关键。故选C项。 6.A　细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“One should respond slowly and carefully in cross-cultural exchanges,without jumping to conclusions about what is being thought and said.”可知,在跨文化交流中,耐心是一个重要的品质,它有助于避免因为误解或仓促下结论而导致的沟通问题。故选A项。 7.D　词句猜测题。根据画线短语上下文以及所在句“William Ury’s suggestion for heated conflicts is to stop,listen,and think,and he advises going to the balcony when the situation gets tense.This helps in cross-cultural communication as well.When things seem to be going badly,stop or slow down and think.”可推测,这里的“going to the balcony(去阳台)”是一个比喻,意在表达在冲突或紧张情况发生时,人们应该暂时从当前的情境中抽离出来,以便更好地冷静思考和处理问题。故选D项。 8.D　细节理解题。根据文章最后一段内容可知,调解人的主要作用是在两种文化之间架起沟通的桥梁,这要求他们不仅理解所说内容的本质意义,还要理解说话的方式,即要非常了解两种文化及其交流方式。故选D项。 知识积累卡 一、1.秘密工作的　2.登记,注册　3.冲突　4.确认 二、追踪,记录　轨道;路径 三、1.武装词块　2.草率下结论 四、宾语从句 在跨文化交流中,人们应该缓慢而谨慎地做出回应,而不是妄下结论,认为自己知道对方在想什么、说什么。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $