Unit 2 Onwards and upwards 单元练习-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第一册

Unit 2　Onwards and upwards Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Gestures are one of the first things to come to mind that can cause cultural impoliteness.People from every culture,including various country leaders and several US presidents,have been guilty of unintentionally offending people from different cultures through the use of inappropriate gestures.When it comes to body language gestures,the wisest advice might be to keep your fingers to yourself! In Brazil,Germany,Russia,and many other countries around the world,the OK sign is a very offensive gesture.The OK sign means “money” in Japan,and it is commonly used to represent “zero” in France.Although the OK sign isn’t offensive everywhere,it is not OK to use it in many parts of the world,and nor does it necessarily mean “okay” as it does in many English-speaking countries! Most people are aware that the V sign was made popular by Winston Churchill in England during WWⅡ.However,it’s important to pay attention to where you are in the world,because if you make this gesture with your palm facing inward in Australia,the United Kingdom,South Africa,and several other countries throughout the world,it will actually mean an insult. On Inauguration(就职) Day 2005,President George W.Bush raised his fist,with the index and little finger extended,to give the hook ‘em horns gesture of the Texas Longhorn football team to the marching band of the University of Texas.Newspapers around the world expressed their astonishment at the use of such a gesture.Italians refer to it as “il cornuto”,which means that your wife is betraying you.It’s also considered a curse (诅咒) in some African countries. The thumbs-up gesture is commonly used in many cultures to mean that a job well done.However,if it is used in Australia,Greece,or the Middle East,it will make people believe you are offending them.The thumbs-up gesture can also create some real problems for those who count on their fingers.In Germany,the upright thumb is used to represent the number 1;however,it represents the number 5 in Japan. Our body language often conveys more than the words we use.At times,it can completely change — or even distort(歪曲) — our words’ meaning. 1.Which of the following gestures may offend a British? A.　B.　C.　D. 2.What can we learn from the passage? A.The OK sign is only used in English-speaking countries. B.A hook ‘em horns gesture can offend President George W.Bush. C.Japanese people count numbers the same way as Chinese people do. D.If you thumb up in Australia,you will make yourself unwelcome. 3.This article is intended to tell readers that they should 　　　.  A.never make gestures when communicating with others B.make their words’ meaning misunderstood C.use gestures with great care to avoid possible trouble D.convey information by using gestures 4.What can be the most suitable title? A.Gestures to Avoid in Cross-Cultural Business B.Topics to Avoid in Cross-Cultural Negotiations C.Etiquette Mistakes in International Meetings D.Verbal Taboos in Global Business Communication 【语境猜词】 ①impoliteness 　　　　_______________________ ②unintentionally _______________________ ③insult(熟义:v.侮辱;冒犯) 生义(文义):n. _______________________ B Psychology Today explains that body language includes the way that humans send unspoken signals to one another.Posture,hand gestures,and even the tiniest facial expressions are understood by people who might not even realize that they are seeing them. A person’s facial expressions can warn others about danger.For example,say someone opens a refrigerator and takes a large mouthful of soured milk.A twisted(扭曲的) expression and wide eyes directly send the message,“Leave this alone!” thus sparing others the sorry experience of trying the milk for themselves. Some human signals are naturally understood.Imagine you look out your window and observe a passer-by hurrying along the sidewalk with his arms wrapped around himself.Your first reaction would undoubtedly be,“It’s cold and windy outside.” In a one-on-one conversation,a person with their arms crossed sends an unspoken signal that they are protecting their personal space.That person might,however,simply be tired or cold. Brain researchers explain that feelings happen before our thoughts.The time between them is very short,but that’s long enough for an observant human to sense the hunger,anger,impatience or happiness of another person directly. Humans are experts at quickly understanding another person’s attitude,and they do it before a single sentence is spoken.People naturally make eye contact when meeting another human.Even though some adults have learned to generally control basic facial features,the eyes tell us much.When a person looks into the eyes of someone they admire,their pupils(瞳孔) may widen,the same as when they see an object that they want very much. Body language creates an impression on anyone and everyone you meet.To make a positive impression,smile when you meet someone.Body language isn’t mind-reading nor does it give insight into what another person is thinking.When reading people carefully,body language helps you understand what another person wants or plans to do. 5.What does the underlined word “sparing” probably mean? A.Saving.　　　　　　B.Sharing. C.Offering. D.Contributing. 6.How can we leave others with a good impression according to the author? A.By observing others carefully. B.By looking at others’ eyes naturally. C.By expressing our thoughts directly. D.By making a friendly expression. 7.How does the passage mainly develop? A.By making comparisons. B.By providing examples. C.By presenting research findings. D.By following the order of importance. 8.What is the text mainly about? A.The significance and function of body language. B.The cultural background of body language. C.The development process of body language. D.The differences between body language and spoken language. 【语境猜词】 ①observant 　　　　　_______________________ ②impatience _______________________ ③wrap(熟义:v.包;裹) 生义(文义):v. _______________________ Ⅱ.完形填空 In my early 40s,I felt stuck in middle age.I decided to try out various 　9　 like playing a musical instrument and painting — but nothing really 　10　.Feeling a bit desperate,I made a tough choice:to take up ballet,even though I wasn’t 　11　.I wanted to prove to myself that my body was capable of more,so I 　12　 an adult beginner class at the National Ballet School in Toronto.To 　13　 my confidence,I even wore a well-designed headband to my first class.  　14　,ballet brought me a lot of joy.The repetitive exercises,the physical effort,and even the critical feedback from my teacher felt 　15　 in a way they hadn’t when I’d tried ballet as a kid.My teacher’s 　16　 to “take up more space” and embrace imperfection left a lasting 　17　 on me,not only in ballet but also in my life.As a writer,I noticed how the struggle for perfection in ballet 　18　 my creative process.  Over the past eight years,ballet has 　19　 how I see and feel about my body.My movements are still far from perfect,but I’ve learned to 　20　 the small wins — better pose,more 　21　,and growing strength.Now,at 50,I love the daily 　22　 and the reminder that my body is capable of so much.  For me,ballet isn’t about being perfect — it’s about 　23　 beauty in the journey of improvement.  9.A.problems B.hobbies C.excuses D.actions 10.A.existed B.happened C.disappeared D.worked 11.A.sensitive B.outgoing C.flexible D.optimistic 12.A.signed up for B.checked out for C.dropped in at D.logged in to 13.A.express B.obtain C.boost D.restore 14.A.Naturally B.Secretly C.Undoubtedly D.Surprisingly 15.A.respectful B.meaningful C.cheerful D.successful 16.A.guidance B.promise C.purpose D.movement 17.A.burden B.pressure C.dependence D.impression 18.A.explained B.mirrored C.assessed D.designed 19.A.displayed B.maintained C.transformed D.developed 20.A.celebrate B.witness C.collect D.share 21.A.curiosity B.experience C.judgement D.confidence 22.A.conflict B.challenge C.competition D.puzzle 23.A.delivering B.presenting C.finding D.proving 【语境猜词】 ①confidence 　　　　　_______________________ ②repetitive _______________________ ③imperfection 　　　　　_______________________ ④mirror(熟义:n.镜子) 生义(文义):v. _______________________ Ⅲ.语法填空 A sign language learning app named ArtfulSign(Miaoshou in Chinese) emerged 24.　　　　　　 the top winner among 240 participating teams at a computering contest held in Hangzhou,Zhejiang.  ArtfulSign,25.　　　　　　(develop) by three hearing-impaired students from Beijing Union University,26.　　　　　　　　(design) to help hearing individuals learn sign language to communicate with others.The most 27.　　　　　　(note) feature of the app is the use of AI models in sign language teaching.After learning the real-person video examples 28.　　　　　　 demonstrate each sign language word,users can activate the camera,and the app will recognize and assess the 29.　　　　　　(accurate) of their sign language gestures.  The team leader,Zhao Yuan,a software 30.　　　　　(engineer) graduate student,shoulders the responsibility of planning the development process and oversees the most difficult and time-consuming task—building and training the sign language AI recognition model.Tan Chenglong employs his expertise in visual communication 31.　　　　　　　　(handle) the user interface(界面) and user experience design.One of Tan’s thoughtful 32.　　　　　　(touch) is allowing users to have their own sign language names.  Currently,few researchers in China study sign language as a natural language from a linguistic(语言学) perspective.The developers hope that everyone can learn some basic sign language.Whether it’s out of love and interest,a desire to help those with hearing loss,33.　　　　　　 simply for situations where speaking is difficult due to illness,sign language can be very useful.  【语境猜词】 ①hearing-impaired 　　　_______________________ ②shoulder(熟义:n.肩膀) 生义(文义):v. _______________________ ③oversee _______________________ ④thoughtful _______________________ 参考答案 Ⅰ. 1.B 2.D 3.C　 4.A　 【语境猜词】 1 失礼;不礼貌　②无意地;非故意地　③侮辱性动作;冒犯行为 5.A 6.D 7.B　 8.A　 【语境猜词】 1 善于观察的　②不耐烦　③环抱;搂抱 Ⅱ. 9.B 10.D 11.C 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.B 16.A 17.D　 18.B　 19.C　 20.A 21.D　 22.B　 23.C 【语境猜词】 1 信心;自信心　②重复的　③不完美　④反映 Ⅲ. 24.as 25.developed　 26.is designed　 27.notable　 28.that/which　 29.accuracy　 30.engineering　 31.to handle 32.touches　 33.or　 【语境猜词】 ①听力受损的　②承担　③监督;监管　④体贴的;考虑周到的 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $