UNIT 3 Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas(课时跟踪检测)(学用Word)-【优学精讲】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第四册（外研版）

Section Ⅰ　Starting out & Understanding ideas 维度一：品句填词 1.As time went by， the participants ascended to the 　　　　　　（顶点） of sporting achievement. 2.There are more than 8，000 　　　　（雕像）， and no one in modern times knew about them until the 1970s. 3.There are 48 　　　　　　（小洞穴） inside and 70 underground lakes， the shallows of which are 2 meters deep. 4.The Great Wall has great g　　　　　　 which connect the main roads of North China. 5.The m　　　　　　 in the Mogao Caves are so impressive to the archaeologists for their bright colors and wild imagination. 维度二：词形转换 1.　　　　　　 （religion） groups are now able to meet quite openly. 2.The activity will draw you closer together， and it will 　　　　　　（strength） the bond of your relationship. 3.If you describe something that is 　　　　　　（glory）， you are emphasizing that it is wonderful. 4.The forest 　　　　　　（cover） rate of China has increased nearly 10 percentage points since the reform and opening-up. 5.The discovery of the new drug is of great 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 （significant） for people suffering from heart problems. 维度三：固定搭配和句式 1.He outlined his plans and then continued to explain them 　　　　　　（详细地）. 2.The poor couple 　　　　　　（密封） the cracks in the window to stop the icy wind from blowing in yesterday. 3.The cold， hard cruelty of two young men is vividly 　　　　　　　　（使生动） in this true story. 4.These are letters that 　　　　　　　　　　　（追溯到） the fourteenth century. 5.Snow is 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（在中国的一些南方城市是如此罕见，以至于） some people go to the north to enjoy snow in winter. 6.It was in Qingdao that I made the acquaintance of Miss Wang， who treats me 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（好像我是她的妹妹一样）. 7.To the west 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（矗立着一座古庙） in which many ancient books are well preserved. 8.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 （考虑到她喜欢孩子）， it’s the right job for her. 维度四：一词多义/熟词生义 快速阅读下列句子并选出句中加黑词汇对应的意思 A.n.高峰，顶点　　B.v.达到高峰，达到最高值 C.adj.最高的，最大值的 D.adj.高峰时期的；巅峰状态的 1.peak ①The peak temperature today is expected to be 40 ℃. 　　　　　 ②The player’s peak years were between 25 and 30. 　　　　　 ③She reached the peak of the hill and looked down at the valley. 　　　　　 ④The crowd’s excitement peaked during the final performance. 　　　　　 2.seal A.n.海豹　　B.n.印章；图章　　C.v.密封；封住 ①She carefully applied the seal to the important contract. 　　　　　 ②Please seal the bottle tightly so that the liquid doesn’t leak. 　　　　　 ③We watched a group of seals playing on the rocks by the shore. 　　　　　 快速阅读下列句子并猜测句中加黑词汇的意思 3.I scrolled up to the top of the document to check the title. 　　　　　 4.Her immortal spirit lives on through the charity foundation she established. 　　　　　 　　 阅读理解 A 　　（2025·山东枣庄高二下期末）Kendall Griffith is a student at Bard College majoring in both the pipa， a four-stringed Chinese lute， and Asian studies. Born and raised in Boston， Griffith started her journey into Chinese culture nine years ago， when she began learning Chinese for its writing system and tones. 　　While learning Chinese， she was captivated by traditional Chinese music in a drama she was watching. Griffith did some research and discovered that the instrument she was drawn to was the pipa. 　　 “I like the sound of the pipa， especially the techniques that are incorporated with it，” Griffith says， adding that her parents and friends have been very supportive of her learning Chinese traditional music. 　　Griffith’s father helped her discover the instrument and she found her first pipa teacher， who was part of the Boston Chinese Ensemble. Sometimes， after performances， people would tell her， “I’ve never seen a non-Chinese person play this before. That’s very cool.” 　　Last semester， Griffith studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. Learning the pipa in the city， where “Chinese music is happening”， Griffith felt pushed beyond her comfort zone and learned more about her passion. 　　 “There was an interesting lecture that talked about how most Chinese music emulates things in calligraphy. There’s a lot of empty space， and I can now incorporate that feeling into a lot of the music I play，” she says. 　　 “Chinese music also emulates nature in a way. The sound it makes can resemble a horse； you can visualize it. There are many techniques not seen in Western instruments， such as bending the strings or using your five fingers to create a tremolo. I enjoy telling my friends about it，” she says. Griffith’s friends， who were amazed by her impressions， started attending more Chinese music concerts， wanting to learn more. 　　Diving into another culture through music makes Griffith value the culture more. She said， “When you learn about a different type of music， it makes you appreciate the culture more. It makes you realize how important it is to be open-minded. I feel more open-minded about why things are the way they are.” 1.How did Griffith begin to learn the pipa？（　　） A.Inspired by her Asian studies. B.Influenced by her friends. C.Attracted by its unique sound. D.Encouraged by her father. 2.What do some people think of Griffith’s pipa playing？（　　） A.Amazing. B.Odd. C.Shocking. D.Curious. 3.Why does Griffith mention the calligraphy in paragraph 6？（　　） A.To explain the Chinese writing system. B.To display its link with Chinese music. C.To show different forms of Chinese arts. D.To explore the origin of Chinese music. 4.What benefit does Griffith get from learning Chinese music？（　　） A.It has promoted her Chinese learning. B.It makes her abandon Western music. C.It has developed her critical thinking. D.It makes her love Chinese culture more. B 　　（2025·吉林辽源高二下期末）Among the self-flying planes， advanced electric cars， and model space stations on display at a collection of Chinese goods in Shanghai in May was a decidedly untechnical item of the past： White Rabbit creamy candies. This year the sweets turn 82. 　　Since the sweets appeared， the rabbit has reinvented itself many times. The most recent one was in November when it teamed up with a high-end American fashion firm. It produced giant rabbits on handbags costing up to 7，500 yuan， as well as dresses， jackets， and a gold White-Rabbit necklace. For many of its followers， the milky taste recalls a childhood when few other treats were available. Tapping into nostalgia （怀旧之情） in the Chinese market， the cooperation enables White Rabbit to develop new followers across the Pacific. 　　China’s first domestic toffees （太妃糖） were produced in 1943 with Mickey Mouse on the wrapper. When such Americana fell out of favour in the 1950s， it was replaced by a big white rabbit， which gave the brand its name， Dabaitu. Soon， the stylized blue-and-white cartoon rabbit became popular. However， the fortunes of the sweet stopped in the 1970s. As foreign goods poured in， White Rabbit lost its domestic lead. 　　Then the rabbits fought back. In 2018 the first supplies of White Rabbit lip balm （润唇膏） sold out within hours. The following year， the producer teamed up with Godiva， a chocolate company， to make White Rabbit ice cream. And people lined up for hours to buy the newly launched White Rabbit milk tea at a pop-up shop in Shanghai. Besides traditional candies， the company has since launched perfumes， body wash and hand cream. In 2021， the company opened a shop in Shanghai selling all manner of branded products. 　　White Rabbit’s cooperation with luxury brands received a boost from the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit. The sweet maker has taken full advantage of “guochao”， a phrase meaning “national wave”. It refers to the fashion that Chinese-made goods inspire the nostalgia and national pride among the young. 5.Why could White Rabbit’s cooperation with fashion firms develop new followers？（　　） A.It develops a unique taste for people of all ages. B.It reminds people of their childhood memories. C.It finds people’s desire for high-quality products. D.It turns fashion brands’ customers into sweets fans. 6.What happened to White Rabbit in the 1970s？（　　） A.They settled on the logo of their brand. B.They tended to target younger customers. C.They cooperated with Mickey Mouse toffees. D.They faced strong competition from foreign goods. 7.How could White Rabbit keep growing according to paragraph 4？（　　） A.By keeping innovating new products. B.By focusing on its stable user group. C.By drawing ideas from traditional festivals. D.By greatly expanding overseas markets gradually. 8.What could be a suitable title for the text？（　　） A.Chinese Old Candy Brand Is Regaining Popularity B.Chinese Sweets Are Experiencing a Big Change C.Young People Are Turning to Chinese Brands D.Guochao Is Greatly Influencing Chinese Brands C 　　（2025·广东高二下期末）Dr William Farber， a forward-thinking veterinarian， is not one to be swayed by the skepticism of his peers. After performing acupuncture on a rabbit， he asserts， “I am not crazy，” and instead considers himself to be “ahead of my time”.Despite occasional ridicule from coworkers due to his unconventional methods， Farber is confident in the effectiveness of his approach. 　　Farber， an alumnus of Colorado State University， initially followed a more traditional veterinary path. His interest in alternative treatments was piqued 20 years ago when he experienced severe back pain. After finding little relief from muscle-relaxing drugs， he turned to acupuncture — an ancient Chinese therapeutic practice — and was pleasantly surprised by the improvement he experienced after just a few sessions. This personal success inspired him to explore these techniques further， leading him to integrate them into his veterinary practice after a couple of years of study. 　　Farber’s holistic approach to veterinary medicine， which combines traditional Western treatments with acupuncture， chiropractic， and herbal medicine， has yielded positive outcomes for his patients. Leigh Tindale’s dog， Charlie， who suffered from a serious heart condition， was given an additional five months of life thanks to Farber’s treatments， which significantly alleviated Charlie’s suffering. Similarly， Priscilla Dewing noticed that her horse， Nappy， enjoyed improved mobility and comfort after receiving a chiropractic adjustment. 　　Farber is optimistic about the future of holistic veterinary medicine， and the growth in membership of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association — from 30 in 1982 to over 700 today — suggests that his optimism may be well-founded. He expresses his commitment to his work， saying， “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well. I will do anything to help an animal. That’s my job.” His dedication to finding the most effective treatments for animals， whether traditional or holistic， underscores his commitment to his profession and the well-being of the animals he treats. 9.What do some of Farber’s coworkers think of him？（　　） A.He’s odd. B.He’s strict. C.He’s brave. D.He’s rude. 10.Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets？（　　） A.He was trained in it at university. B.He was inspired by another veterinarian. C.He benefited from it as a patient. D.He wanted to save money for pet owners. 11.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？（　　） A.Steps of a chiropractic treatment. B.The complexity of veterinarians’ work. C.Examples of rare animal diseases. D.The effectiveness of holistic medicine. 12.Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association？（　　） A.To prove Farber’s point. B.To emphasize its importance. C.To praise veterinarians. D.To advocate animal protection. 6 / 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Section Ⅰ　Starting out & Understanding ideas 基础知识自测 维度一 1.peak　2.statues　3.grottoes　4.gateways　5.murals 维度二 1.Religious　2.strengthen　3.glorious　4.coverage 5.significance 维度三 1.in detail　2.sealed up 3.brought to life　4.date from/date back to 5.so rare in some cities of southern China that 6.as if I were her younger sister　7.stands an old temple 8.Given （that） she is interested in children 维度四 1.①C　②D　③A　④B 2.①B　②C　③A 3.v.（在屏幕上）滚动　4.adj.不朽的 素养能力提升 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Kendall Griffith，一位Bard College的学生，如何通过学习和演奏中国传统乐器琵琶，深入了解和体验中国文化的故事。 1.C　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，Griffith被琵琶独特的声音吸引，所以才开始学习琵琶。 2.A　推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，人们说以前从没见过非中国人弹奏琵琶，觉得这很酷。由此可推断出，一些人认为 Griffith 弹奏琵琶是令人惊叹的。 3.B　推理判断题。根据第六段可知，Griffith 提到书法是因为有一场有趣的讲座谈到大多数中国音乐模仿书法中的一些东西，她还可以将那种感觉融入自己弹奏的音乐中。由此可推断出，她提到书法是为了展示书法与中国音乐的联系。 4.D　细节理解题。根据最后一段首句可知，Griffith从学习中国音乐中得到的好处是这让她更加热爱中国文化。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国老牌糖果品牌“大白兔”如何通过与时尚品牌的合作，创新产品，以及利用“国潮”概念，重新获得市场的关注和喜爱。 5.B　细节理解题。根据第二段末句可知，借助中国市场的怀旧之情与时尚公司合作，让大白兔在太平洋彼岸发展新的粉丝，即它能唤起人们的童年记忆，所以能发展新粉丝。 6.D　细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句可知，20 世纪 70 年代，随着外国商品的涌入，大白兔失去了国内的领先地位，即它面临着来自外国商品的激烈竞争。 7.A　细节理解题。根据第四段可知，大白兔通过推出润唇膏、冰淇淋、奶茶、香水、沐浴露和护手霜等新产品来不断发展，即大白兔通过不断创新产品来保持增长。 8.A　标题归纳题。文章介绍了大白兔奶糖这个有着80多年历史的中国老品牌，通过与时尚品牌合作、推出新产品等方式，利用“国潮”，重新获得了人气和市场。A项 （中国老糖果品牌重新受欢迎） 适合作为本文标题。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了William Farber将中国的针灸应用于宠物实践。 9.A　细节理解题。根据第一段末句可知，一些同事认为Farber的方法不同寻常，可能会认为他有点奇怪。 10.C　细节理解题。根据第二段末句可知，Farber 作为病人从针灸中受益，这促使他尝试将其用于宠物。 11.D　段落大意题。第三段首句是主旨句，表明Farber的整体医学方法为他的病人带来了积极的结果。接着列举了Leigh Tindale的狗Charlie和Priscilla Dewing的马Nappy的例子，进一步说明整体医学的有效性。因此，第三段主要介绍了整体医学的有效性。 12.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段首句可知，Farber 对整体兽医医学的未来持乐观态度，而美国整体兽医医学协会会员数量的增长表明他的乐观是有根据的，所以作者提到该协会是为了证明Farber的观点。 6 / 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $