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.单句语法填空 1.Congratulations to you on your 　　　　　　　(qualify) for this World Cup Football Championships!  2.My brother’s plans are very 　　　　　(ambition);he wants to master English and French before he is sixteen.  3.The hot play on TV is an 　　　　　　(adapt) of a short novel written by a famous writer. 4.The seats looked rather hard,but in fact they were very 　　　　　　(comfort) to sit in.  5.I’m going to ask each of you to make a short 　　　　　　(present) of what you saw.  6.Malachi Bradley was searching for some flowers in the woods when he got 　　　　　　(lose).  Ⅱ.短语填空 adapt to,speak up,participate in,feel at home,be familiar with 1.During my time abroad,I had the opportunity to 　　　　　　　　　various cultural exchange activities.  2.It is important for students to 　　　　　　　　　and actively engage in discussions and debates to enhance their language skills.  3.Despite being far away from home,the warm and welcoming environment of the university made me 　　　　　　　　　　　　.  4.As a seasoned engineer with years of experience,John 　　　　　　　　　　　　various software programs used in the field of robotics.  5.　　　　　　　　　 a new culture and lifestyle was initially challenging,but with time,I was able to get used to the local customs.  Ⅲ.单句写作(出国留学) 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。 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 for further studies,and I was excited to expose myself to a new culture and educational environment.  2.我积极参与各种文化活动,如语言交流项目和传统舞蹈表演,以体验和欣赏当地风俗。 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,such as language exchange programs and traditional dance performances,to experience and appreciate the local customs. 3.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。 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　,including learning new languages and adjusting to the local excellent cuisine.  4.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。 In our study group,we would 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　and share our cultural backgrounds,promoting cultural understanding.  5.参加课外活动使我能够与来自不同国家的学生建立联系。 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 allowed me to form connections with students from different countries. 二、素养能力提升练 Ⅳ.阅读理解 A No matter where you live,giving gifts is a common way for us to express thanks,concern or love.Although the reasons for giving gifts are about the same around the world,the traditions of giving gifts can be quite different from one another. In Europe,don’t accidentally cut yourself out of someone’s life. In the US,a set of kitchen knives seems like the perfect gift idea for a wedding or holiday.However,in certain European countries like Germany,superstition (迷信) defines that a knife presented as a gift will end your friendship.There is a way to beat this superstition:tie a penny to the knife or gift box.The receiver then returns the penny to you as a “payment” to drive away the bad luck. In Native America,your host gives gifts rather than receives them. The Native American gift giving custom is exactly the opposite to that of any other culture.Traditionally,during weddings and some big celebrations (birthdays aren’t included),guests are the receivers of gifts rather than the host. In Japan,presentation is paramount. The Japanese place great emphasis on the act of gift giving,and presentation plays a big role in determining how your gift is received.For example,it’s considered unpleasant to receive uncovered cash.So whether you’re sending money as a gift or just leaving a tip,place your money in an envelope to ensure it’s received in a respectful manner. In China,red envelopes and even denominations(面额) bring good luck. Chinese New Year has a rich set of traditions.One of the most popular customs of this holiday is giving out money in red envelopes.Known as yasuiqian,these gifts are meant to bring good luck.In addition to how you give money,there’s also superstition relating to the amount you give.Giving an odd numbered amount of money is considered bad luck.It’s important to make sure that even the first digit is even as numbers like 30 and 50 are considered odd. 1.Which way of gift giving is acceptable based on the text? A.Sending uncovered cash to a friend as a gift in Japan. B.Giving a knife with a penny tied as a gift in Germany. C.Receiving gifts from a Native American host at his birthday party. D.Giving three hundred yuan to a Chinese child during the New Year. 2.Where will you probably receive a gift when attending a wedding? A.In Europe. B.In China. C.In Japan. D.In Native America. 3.What does the underlined word “paramount” properly mean? A.Vital. B.Impractical. C.Respectful. D.Unpleasant. B While you are studying or working abroad,sharing an apartment with people from other cultures is a great way of getting the most out of a period from the beginning.This is a situation to which it will take some time to adapt.Here are some tips to make the process go smoother. Start by being aware of your own culture,values and attitudes.Understand that people who have not grown up in the same country or context as you can sometimes translate some of your behaviour in the wrong way.To avoid this,seek advice from your friends and family to find out more about what type of person you are and what you might come across when it comes to people who don’t know you.You might also consider conducting a little research about what type of stereotypes other cultures might hold about the people of your own country. Be understanding and patient.Now that you know that people are all different,be understanding when you get to know them.Try to be open-minded so that you can start off on the right foot.This will promote communication with them.To get to know each other better,plan to spend some time doing what both of you like to do in your spare time.You can cook meals together,go out to the town,listen to music,take a weekend trip and plan some board games.Moreover,the other person might be from a place where people do not usually do these activities.The opportunities to learn from each other are endless,but sometimes it can take some initiative(主动性) to actually make it happen. People are more similar than you think most of the time.We grow up in such a large world with so much information everywhere and sometimes we can be misled into thinking something that we should not believe,but we have the opportunity to make up our own minds.So be kind.You don’t know where people come from and what their story is. 4.Why does the author suggest being aware of your own culture? A.To learn to behave well. B.To build the sense of independence. C.To prevent yourself from being misunderstood. D.To gain an insight into other cultures. 5.What can you do for a better understanding of each other? A.Mind your own business in spare time. B.Suggest some activities to do together. C.Involve your roommate in what you like. D.Team up with your roommate in video games. 6.What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph? A.The world is so large and people are different. B.Being friendly is good for cross-cultural communication. C.People from different cultures should learn from each other. D.Go to the Internet to get more information about different cultures. 7.What can be the best title for the text? A.How to Study or Work Abroad B.How to Learn Cultures of Your Roommates C.How to Have a Good Time with Foreigners D.How to Live with People from Different Cultures C “Mek thisen at ‘ome,lass’” Dimbleby said in the Yorkshire dialect to the group of nearly two-dozen mostly grey-haired students,when the newspaper reporter arrived at his class.This class is part of an increasingly popular movement to revive the local dialect,once spoken by millions but now has almost died out. “We’ve got to get more young people involved,” said Dimbleby.The feedback so far has been positive,but the class is mostly made up of retirees.He is hoping to run another course on Saturday mornings,when younger people are available.“Most people’s experience of dialect is what they heard from their grandparents.They’ve never read it or written it,so it’s been a new experience for them.” There are some challenges in making it accessible though.As a spoken dialect with many variations (变体),the written aspect is various.How to correctly spell is a problem,because different people may pronounce it in different ways.For example,“nothing” in Yorkshire is “nowt”,but some people would read “out”,while in most of Yorkshire it has more of an “ohwt” sound that is hard to get across without resorting to the rules of pronunciation.  “I’ve always been fascinated by the Yorkshire dialect,” said Joanna Kaye,a retired host.“When we were children,we learned all Queen’s English.My mother,although she taught me to speak properly,she could speak in the dialect.” Jean Crampton,here for the first time,has a notebook to write down words used by her parents,who died more than 10 years ago.“When I dressed up for the first time to go to the grammar school,my dad said ‘dun’t she look grand’,” she said.“And that’s why I’ve come,to be reminded of them.After they died,that immediacy fades,and language is one of the things that can help bring it back into your mind,which is brilliant.” 8.What is Dimbleby’s suggestion for the dialect class? A.More activities to revive the dialect. B.More courses provided for retirees. C.Greater participation of young people. D.Greater enthusiasm in elderly learners. 9.What does the underlined phrase “resorting to” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Turning to. B.Writing down. C.Summing up. D.Speaking of. 10.What makes Joanna Kaye interested in the Yorkshire dialect? A.The Queen’s charm. B.Her mother’s influence. C.Her childhood dream. D.The requirement for a host. 11.Why did Jean Crampton go to the dialect class? A.To pass on the Yorkshire dialect. B.To share her father’s experiences. C.To restore memories from her parents. D.To learn the Yorkshire dialect grammar. 参考答案 Ⅰ.1.qualification　2.ambitious　3.adaptation　4.comfortable　5.presentation　6.lost Ⅱ.1.participate in　2.speak up　3.feel at home　4.is familiar with　5.Adapting to Ⅲ.1.That was the first time I had traveled abroad 2.I eagerly got involved in various cultural activities 3.I learned how to adapt to a completely different lifestyle 4.take turns to give presentations about our home countries 5.Engaging in extracurricular activities Ⅳ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些世界各地送礼的传统。 1.B　细节理解题。根据第二段中“There is a way to beat this superstition:tie a penny to the knife or gift box.The receiver then returns the penny to you as a ‘payment’ to drive away the bad luck.”可知,在德国,送一把绑着一便士的小刀作为礼物是可以接受的。 2.D　细节理解题。根据第三段中“The Native American gift giving custom is exactly the opposite to that of any other culture.Traditionally,during weddings and some big celebrations (birthdays aren’t included),guests are the receivers of gifts rather than the host.”可知,你可能会在美洲原住民那里收到礼物。 3.A　词义猜测题。根据第四段中“The Japanese place great emphasis on the act of gift giving,and presentation plays a big role in determining how your gift is received.”可知,在日本,送礼物时,礼物的呈现方式是至关重要的。由此猜测,画线单词表示“至关重要的”,与vital同义。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何与来自不同文化的室友相处提出了几点建议。 4.C　细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Understand that people who have not grown up in the same country or context as you can sometimes translate some of your behaviour in the wrong way.”可知,别人可能会误解你。根据第二段第三句中的“To avoid this”和“find out more about what type of person you are”可知,为了避免这种情况的发生,作者建议要了解你是什么样的人,即从了解自己的文化开始,所以C项正确。 5.B　细节理解题。根据第三段中“To get to know each other better,plan to spend some time doing what both of you like to do in your spare time.”可知,你可以计划在空闲时间做一些彼此都喜欢的事以增进了解,所以B项正确。 6.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段的最后两句“So be kind.You don’t know where people come from and what their story is.”可知B项正确。 7.D　标题归纳题。第一段第一句中的“sharing an apartment with people from other cultures is a great way of getting the most out of a period from the beginning”点明文章主旨,下文具体介绍了与不同文化背景的人同住时该如何适应,故D项正确。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了约克郡方言的相关内容,以及人们对约克郡方言的态度。 8.C　细节理解题。根据第二段中“We’ve got to get more young people involved”可知,丁布尔比认为应该吸引更多的年轻人参与到约克郡方言的课程中。 9.A　词义猜测题。第三段提到“different people may pronounce it in different ways”,结合后面举的例子可知,不同地区对于某个词的发音是不一样的,如果不是借助于发音规则的话则很容易读成不一样的。A项Turning to意为“转向;致力于;求助于”与画线部分意思一致。 10.B　推理判断题。根据第四段中“I’ve always been fascinated by the Yorkshire dialect”和“My mother,although she taught me to speak properly,she could speak in the dialect.”可知,Kaye对约克郡方言感兴趣是受母亲的影响。 11.C　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Jean Crampton,here for the first time,has a notebook to write down words used by her parents,who died more than 10 years ago.”可知,Jean去方言学习班学习方言是为了纪念和父母之间的回忆。 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $