Unit 3 Food and Culture 单元提升强化训练-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Unit 3　Food and Culture Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Maybe you grew up eating food made by your grandmothers,and these mouth-watering dishes can bring back sweet,unforgettable memories.Perhaps it was Italian noodles or even Chinese dumplings.Now,at Enoteca Maria,a unique restaurant in New York City,you can eat the dishes same to your grandmother’s cooking. When Joe Scaravella opened his restaurant,he named it after his mother.Then,in order to remember his grandmother,Joe invited local grandmothers to cook Italian dishes in his kitchen.“I wanted to try to recreate that:the grandma cooking in the kitchen,”he said. Enoteca Maria is an Italian restaurant where half of the menu changes daily.The fixed half is Italian;the changeable half includes cuisines from all over the world.And what makes the restaurant unique is not professional chefs calling the shots in the kitchen,but grandmothers!Each night,a grandmother from a different country designs a fresh menu,honoring her native cuisine and the food she loves best.Currently,the restaurant is only open three days a week:Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays.Although it’s usually packed,the grandmothers arrange everything orderly. When the restaurant first opened,several local Italian grandmothers from different Italian regions would cook their own special dishes on a regular schedule,sometimes launching friendly competitions of whose dish was better.When people from different cultures visited the restaurant to get a taste of original Italy,Scaravella decided to extend the competition to include women from across the globe,to make sense to celebrate every culture,and thus,in 2015,the “Grandmothers of the World” initiative was born. Now,business is running at full speed with around 30 grandmothers from different nationalities cooking in the kitchen. 1.What inspired Scaravella to invite grandmothers to cook in the restaurant? A.The interest in cooking. B.The love for his mother. C.The desire to recreate Italian dishes. D.The wish to honor his grandmother. 2.What made the restaurant special according to paragraph 3? A.Updated menus. B.Local cuisines. C.Grandmother chefs. D.Foreign dishes. 3.Why did Scaravella start the competition across the world? A.To create better dishes. B.To attract more visitors. C.To extend the business. D.To present different cultures. 4.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A.Grandmothers’ cooking wins hearts B.Italian cuisine occupies the market C.Grandmothers run the restaurant D.Home-made dishes go popular B 3-D printers are very hot today.They are being put to all kinds of uses,ranging from creating car models for movies to architectural models.However,none of these ideas are as shocking as the one suggested by Anjan Contractor,who believes that they will be the key to ending world hunger. According to some experts,world population will increase to 10-12 billion by the end of this century.This means that food will become very expensive and possibly,even out of reach,for billions of people. This is where 3-D printing may save the day.Anjan thinks that the only way to solve the problem will be to equip every kitchen with a 3-D printer and print out meals from tubes of powder and oil.He believes that these meals with a shelf life of over 30 years would result in less food wastage. Most important of all,it would be easier to make food from things that we now do not consider edible(可食用的).A great example of that is the protein from meat.Most experts believe that as the population grows,the supply is not going to be enough to feed everyone.Anjan believes that we could easily get the same protein from insects.Though all this futuristic food may sound unappealing,the scientists believe that when faced with a terrible food crisis,it will be very welcomed. While this may sound a little difficult to believe,Anjan seems to have convinced the scientists at NASA,who are looking for a solution to feeding astronauts when they go on really long missions,like the one being planned to Mars.They gave Anjan $125,000 to start building the first real 3-D printer that creates the food. Anjan is not the only one with this idea.A group led by Professor Hod Lipson has been experimenting with this idea since 2011 and has even succeeded in printing out cube-shaped creations from powdered milk and cookies with limited sugar! For more information click here. 5.What does the passage mainly talk about? A.Whether 3-D printers will have a bright future. B.3-D printers will be used in every field in future. C.3-D printers will solve the problem of the increasing population. D.Whether 3-D printers will be the key to ending world hunger. 6.What can be inferred from the text? A.People get unappealing futuristic cube-shaped creations. B.3-D printers can only create powdered milk and cookies. C.Futuristic food that contains protein can be made by 3-D printers from insects. D.Insects will be the most popular food in the future,though unappealing now. 7.Which group of people are mostly in need of 3-D printers? A.The people in Africa. B.The scientists and researchers. C.The astronauts working in space. D.The farmers and off-land workers. 8.Where would you be most likely to find the text? A.On a noticeboard. B.In a college newspaper. C.In an institution brochure. D.On a high technology website. C George Shull was born in 1874 on a farm in Clark County,Ohio,and his knowledge of plants and hybrids came at an early age.Being needed on the farm,Shull received his early formal education off and on.However,it was supplemented(增补) by intense home study so that by 1892 he was teaching in a public school,and later attending Antioch College. In 1901,he graduated from Antioch and went to the University of Chicago to do graduate work.With his knowledge of botany and experience with farming practices,Shull passed a Civil Service exam,and was appointed as a botanical assistant at the U.S.National Herbarium.After earning his doctorate,he was appointed to be in charge of plant work at the Station for Experimental Evolution in 1904. He began working on corn in 1905.Following Gregor Mendel’s example,Shull obtained purebred(纯种的) strains of corn through self-pollination.The purebred strains were less healthy and productive,but when he crossed the purebred strains,the hybrid yields were better than any of the parents or those pollinated in the open fields.He immediately recognized the potential for using this strategy to improve crop yields. In 1915,Shull accepted a professorship at Princeton University.With his encouragement,Princeton University Press began the publication of a new journal,Genetics.Shull was the managing editor for ten years.Genetics is still one of the top international science journals. Shull retired in 1942.He and his wife spent most of their later years with their children and grandchildren. 9.What can we infer from paragraphs 1 and 2? A.George Shull hated formal education. B.George Shull benefited from his home study. C.George Shull had no farming work experience. D.George Shull worked as a botanical expert at college. 10.What do we know about George Shull’s method of corn breeding? A.It was accepted worldwide. B.It was first published in Genetics. C.It completely relied on self-pollination. D.It focused on crossing purebred strains. 11.How does the author mainly develop the text? A.By following time order. B.By making comparisons. C.By giving examples. D.By presenting a scientific study. 12.Which of the following words can best describe George Shull’s contribution to the world? A.Conventional. B.Common. C.Innovative. D.Insignificant. Ⅱ.七选五 For all of human history,eating meat has meant killing animals.　1　 They produce meat by growing cells obtained from an animal’s body.  Lab-grown meat,also called “cell-cultivated” or “cultured” meat,is made by feeding a mix of nutrients to animal cells in steel tanks in labs.The idea is to create an alternative to agriculturally raised meat.And unlike other meat substitutes which are made from plant proteins and other ingredients,lab-grown meat is real meat.　2　  Recently,the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given two companies approval to sell lab-grown chicken.　3　 It’s aimed at eliminating(消除) harm to animals,and reducing the environmental impacts of grazing(放牧) and growing feed for animals.  “Everything we know about how meat can be made is going to change.But don’t expect to see cultivated meat in grocery stores just yet,” said Uma Vaieti,CEO of UPSIDE Foods.　4　 That’s because it cannot yet be produced on the scale of traditional meat.  “To make cultivated meat,we need much more energy,” said Bruce Friedrich,president and founder of the Good Food Institute.However,those high-energy needs will be offset(补偿) by the reduction in land and water use and other benefits.It’s thought that cultured meat will be probably produced on a large scale.　5　  A.Lab-grown meat is much more expensive now. B.When ready,lab-grown meat is formed into shapes. C.The approval launches a new era of meat production. D.It looks,smells and tastes like any other grocery store version. E.But scientists behind lab-grown meat say that’s no longer necessary. F.That could also offer a solution to feeding the world’s growing population. G.The typical way meat is produced now is a risk factor for the emergence of diseases. Ⅲ.完形填空 As we get older and advance in our education,the more teachers we have come into our lives.At some point,it becomes 　1　 to remember every single one that we’ve had.　2　 as it might be,there are some teachers who have a very 　3　 impact on their students’ lives.Retired kindergarten teacher Jane Pearson is a great 　4　.  Jane was recently relaxing in a chair outside her home when suddenly a group of high schoolers 　5　 her in graduation gowns.All of them 　6　 to her as they stood behind her white fence.At first,she seemed confused,but upon closer inspection she 　7　 that those teenagers used to be her students.　8　,they weren’t just any students.  These particular kids hold a very unusual place in her heart:They were her students from the 　9　 kindergarten class 13 years ago when she retired!As soon as she 　10　 those faces,she rushed to hug them all.  “Oh,I love you all!” Jane was touched with the 　11　.All of them were excited to share their pleasant 　12　,laughing and crying now and then.  Jane taught in the same kindergarten classroom for over 38 years and after seeing her sweet reaction to her students’ 　13　,we’re sure these aren’t the only students she 　14　!No matter how much time passes,there are just some 　15　 people that leave a mark in our lives forever,just as Jane did with these students.  1.A.awful B.necessary C.interesting D.difficult 2.A.Funny B.Strange C.True D.Popular 3.A.special B.worthless C.regretful D.general 4.A.heroine B.example C.housewife D.designer 5.A.assisted B.interviewed C.approached D.bothered 6.A.smiled B.complained C.pointed D.sighed 7.A.decided B.realized C.forgot D.learned 8.A.However B.Besides C.Therefore D.Otherwise 9.A.previous B.superior C.latest D.final 10.A.touched B.knew C.recognized D.noticed 11.A.congratulation B.reunion C.kindness D.ceremony 12.A.lectures B.experiences C.honors D.trips 13.A.relief B.credit C.delight D.surprise 14.A.looked forward to B.took pride in C.got connected with D.had effects on 15.A.amazing B.amusing C.curious D.confident Ⅳ.语法填空 Roujiamo is closely associated with the north-central city of Xi’an in Shaanxi Province.Since 210 BCE,Xi’an has been both the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and the capital for 13 more-or-less Chinese 1.(dynasty). The meat preparation used to make the filling for roujiamo traditionally 2.　　　　　(date) back to the Warring States Period.The introduction into China of Central Asian-style flat breads,like the kind used in roujiamo,is often credited to Ban Chao,3. Chinese general who spent more than 30 years 4.　　　　　　(battle) an association of tribes during the 1st century to regain control of the 5.　　　　　　(far) western reaches of China.  Every family has its own roujiamo recipe,but there are some constants.First comes the lazhi,which includes a list of spices:ginger,star anise,cassia and so on.A special importance 6.　　　　　　　　　(place) on aged stock(陈年老汁).Once the stock is made,thick slices of pork take 7.　　　　　(they) turn in the pot,simmering(炖) for hours.The flatbread bun,called baijimo,takes its name from 8.　　　　　 is today known as Baiji township.  To be sure, roujiamo is far 9.　　　　　 the perfect food.It’s risky to eat on the go.One has to use both hands 10.　　　　　　　 (eat) roujiamo;otherwise,the filling is going to launch out from both sides of the bun.  参考答案 Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。乔·斯卡拉维拉为了纪念他的祖母,邀请当地的祖母在他的厨房做意大利菜,从此一发不可收拾,并举行了厨艺大赛,将比赛扩大到来自世界各地的女性,以便有意义地庆祝每一种文化。因此,在2015年,“世界祖母”倡议诞生了。 1.D　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Then,in order to remember his grandmother,Joe invited local grandmothers to cook Italian dishes in his kitchen.”可知,乔·斯卡拉维拉是为了纪念他的祖母才邀请当地的祖母在他的厨房里做菜。 2.C　细节理解题。根据第三段中“And what makes the restaurant unique is not professional chefs calling the shots in the kitchen,but grandmothers!”可知,让这家餐厅与众不同的是在厨房发号施令的是老奶奶们。 3.D　细节理解题。根据第四段中“...to make sense to celebrate every culture,and thus,in 2015,the ‘Grandmothers of the World’ initiative was born.”可知,乔·斯卡拉维拉决定将比赛扩大到来自世界各地的女性,是为了庆祝不同的文化。 4.A　标题归纳题。通读全文可知,乔·斯卡拉维拉为了纪念他的祖母,邀请当地的祖母在他的厨房做意大利菜,从此一发不可收拾,并举行了厨艺大赛,将比赛扩大到来自世界各地的女性,以便有意义地庆祝每一种文化。因此,在2015年,“世界祖母”倡议诞生了,说明祖母的菜肴赢得了全世界人们的喜爱。A项概括了文章的大意。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了3D打印技术在食品制造方面的应用和前景,以及科学家们对这种技术的看法和探索。 5.D　主旨大意题。根据文章全文内容可知,文章主要讲述的是3D食物打印机将来很可能解决世界粮食短缺的问题。故选D项。 6.C　推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“Anjan believes that we could easily get the same protein from insects.Though all this futuristic food may sound unappealing,the scientists believe that when faced with a terrible food crisis,it will be very welcomed.”可知,未来人们所摄取的蛋白质可以由3D打印机从昆虫身上获取。 7.C　细节理解题。根据文章第五段中“who are looking for a solution to feeding astronauts when they go on really long missions,like the one being planned to Mars.”可知,根据文章内容,在太空长期工作的宇航员最需要这种3D打印机。 8.D　推理判断题。根据文章中“For more information click here.”可推测,这篇文章最有可能来自网站。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇传记类记叙文。文章介绍杂交玉蜀黍之父 George Shull 的生平,涉及他的教育背景、工作经历,特别是他在杂交玉米育种方面做出的突破性贡献。 9.B　推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“Being needed on the farm,Shull received his early formal education off and on.However,it was supplemented by intense home study...”可知,George Shull 受益于他的家庭学习。 10.D　细节理解题。第三段提到“纯种的玉米不太健康,产量也不高,但是当他把纯种玉米进行杂交时,产量高于任何亲本或在野外授粉的玉米。他马上意识到用这个方法提高玉米产量的可能性。”由此可知,他育种的方法就是把纯种玉米进行杂交。 11.A　推理判断题。根据第一段第一句中“George Shull was born in 1874...”;第二段第一句中“In 1901...”;第三段第一句“He began working on corn in 1905.”等可知,这篇文章是按照时间顺序组织的。 12.C　推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“The purebred strains were less healthy and productive,but when he crossed the purebred strains,the hybrid yields were better than any of the parents or those pollinated in the open fields.”及第四段可知,他对世界的贡献是具有创新精神的。 Ⅱ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了实验室培育的肉所带来的益处和问题。 1.E　根据上文“For all of human history,eating meat has meant killing animals.”可知,E项“但是实验室培育肉的科学家说,那已经没有必要了”和上文构成转折关系。 2.D　根据上文“And unlike other meat substitutes which are made from plant proteins and other ingredients,lab-grown meat is real meat.”可知,空处承接上文,进一步解释说明实验室培育的肉的特征,D项符合语境。其中的“It”指代上文中的“lab-grown meat”。 3.C　根据上文“Recently,the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given two companies approval to sell lab-grown chicken.”可知,C项“此项批准开启了肉类生产的新时代”承接上文。其中的“The approval”和上文中“two companies approval”对应。 4.A　根据下文“That’s because it cannot yet be produced on the scale of traditional meat.”可知,A项“现在实验室培育的肉要贵得多”可引出下文。 5.F　根据上文“However,those high-energy needs will be offset by the reduction in land and water use and other benefits.”可知,空处说明生产人造肉的好处。F项“那也可以为养活世界上不断增长的人口提供一个解决方案”符合语境。 Ⅲ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述退休的幼儿园教师简·皮尔森和她的学生重聚的例子,告诉我们不管时间过了多久,总会有一些了不起的人在我们的生命中留下永远的印记。 1.D　根据上文“As we get older and advance in our education,the more teachers we have come into our lives.”可知,我们很难(difficult)记住我们曾经的每一位老师。 2.C　根据上文可知,虽然很难记住每个老师,但是尽管这是真实的(True),也还是有些老师会对学生有影响。 3.A　根据下文简·皮尔森的例子,可知老师对学生有重要的(special)影响。故选A项。 4.B　根据下文简·皮尔森和学生们重聚的事情可知,这里是列举了一个例子(example)。 5.C　根据“All of them 　　　to her as they stood behind her white fence.”可知,学生们走近(approached)她,站到了她白色栅栏后。  6.A　根据下文“At first,she seemed confused,but upon closer inspection she 　　　that those teenagers used to be her students.”可知,他们是她以前的学生,所以应该是对她微笑(smiled)。  7.B　根据上文“At first,she seemed confused,but upon closer inspection”可知,简仔细看后意识到(realized)是自己以前教过的学生。 8.A　根据下文“they weren’t just any students”可知,上下两句为转折关系,故选A项。 9.D　根据下文“13 years ago when she retired”可知,他们是简退休前教的最后(final)一个班级上的学生。 10.C　根据下文“she rushed to hug them all”可知,她认出(recognized)是她的学生。 11.B　根据上文“when suddenly a group of high schoolers 　　　her in graduation gowns”可知,学生们来看望简,这是师生的一次重聚(reunion)。  12.B　根据下文“laughing and crying now and then”可知,他们分享每个人不同的经历(experiences)。 13.D　根据上文学生们穿着毕业礼服来看望她可知,这是学生们给她准备的惊喜(surprise)。 14.D　呼应上文“there are some teachers who have a very 　　　impact on their students’ lives”可知,此处指给学生产生影响(had effects on)。  15.A　根据下文“leave a mark in our lives forever”可知,这里指一些了不起的(amazing)人。 Ⅳ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种特色小吃——肉夹馍的历史和制作等。 1.dynasties　考查名词的数。根据前面的数字13可知,此处应该用可数名词的复数形式,故填dynasties。 2.dates　考查时态和主谓一致。本句的主语是The meat preparation,且陈述的是一般事实,应该用第三人称单数形式,故填dates。 3.a　考查冠词。此空后的Chinese general是作为“Ban Chao”的同位语,应该用不定冠词。 4.battling　考查非谓语动词。spend some time (in) doing sth意为“花费一些时间做某事”。 5.farthest　考查形容词最高级。根据前面的the可知,此处用形容词的最高级形式。 6.is placed　考查语态。importance和place之间是被动关系,importance为不可数名词,应该用第三人称单数形式,故填is placed。 7.their　考查代词。所填的词作定语,所以用形容词性物主代词。 8.what　考查名词性从句。所填的词引导宾语从句,且在从句中作主语,意思为“……的事物”,故填what。 9.from　考查介词。far from意为“远离,远非”,是固定搭配。 10.to eat　考查非谓语动词。所填的词作目的状语,所以用动词不定式,故填to eat。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $