Unit 2 文化通览 博览万象·融会中西（课件PPT）-【优学精讲】2026-2027学年高中英语选择性必修第二册同步课件（人教版）

文化通览　博览万象·融会中西 内 容 索 引 传承文脉 对话古今 1 1 国际视野 外刊撷英 2 品读经典 名著选萃 1 3 传承文脉 对话古今 第一部分 3 【高频词汇】 1．reunion n.　　　　　　　　 团聚 2．eve n. 前夕(指除夕) 3．feast n. 盛宴 4．custom n. 习俗 5．tradition n. 传统 6．celebration n. 庆祝 语料储备 中国节日之春节　 返回导航 7．zodiac n. 生肖 8．lunar adj. 农历的 9．couplet n. 对联 10．dumpling n. 饺子 11．red envelope 红包 12．set off fireworks 放烟花 13．watch the Spring Festival Gala 看春晚 14．lucky money 压岁钱 15．greet relatives and friends 走亲访友 16．fortune n. 好运 返回导航 【话题佳句】 1．Chinese people traditionally set off firecrackers during the Spring Festival, in the belief that this helps scare off the Nian and brings good fortune at the beginning of the year and good luck throughout the year.　中国人传统上会在春节期间燃放鞭炮，因为他们认为这有助于驱赶“年兽”，并在新年伊始带来好运，且全年都好运连连。 2．In some places, taking a picture of the whole family is an important ceremony after the relatives are gathered. The photo is usually taken at the hall of the house or in front of the house, with seniors sitting in the center.　在某些地方，拍全家福是亲人团聚后的一项重要仪式。这张照片通常是在房子的大厅或房前拍摄，而且年长者坐在正中间。 返回导航 3．Clothing mainly featuring the color red or bright colors is commonly worn throughout the Chinese New Year, because it was once believed that red could scare away evil spirits and bad fortune. 春节时人们通常穿红色或亮色为主的衣服，因为人们一度认为红色能够辟邪并赶走霉运。 4．The Spring Festival in China symbolizes unity, prosperity and new hopes for the future. Wherever they are in China, people will have a family reunion during the festival, decorating the houses with lanterns and festoons and blessing each other.　中国的春节象征着团结、兴旺以及未来新的希望。无论在中国哪个地方，人们都会在节日期间全家团聚，张灯结彩，并互相祝福。 返回导航 The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China. It usually falls in late January or early February. There are many traditions 1.______________ (associate) with it. Before the festival arrives, people are busy preparing. They clean their houses thoroughly, which is believed to sweep away bad luck and make room 2.______________ good fortune. Families also go shopping to buy all kinds of food, new clothes and fireworks. 话题语篇 associated for 返回导航 On New Year's Eve, family members get together to have a big dinner. One of the most popular foods is dumplings. It 3.______________ (say) that the shape of dumplings resembles ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots, symbolizing wealth. After dinner, people may stay up late, chatting and watching TV. At midnight, they set off fireworks 4.______________ (welcome) the new year. During the Spring Festival, people visit their relatives and friends, 5.______________ (exchange) greetings and best wishes. Children are especially happy because they can receive lucky money in red envelopes. is said to welcome exchanging 返回导航 People also like to decorate their houses with red couplets, 6.______________ are written with black ink on red paper. The words on the couplets express good wishes for the new year, such as good health, prosperity and 7.______________ (happy). In some places, there are temple fairs during the Spring Festival. These temple fairs are full of various activities and delicious snacks. People can watch traditional performances like lion dances and stilt walking 8.______________ (enjoy) the festive atmosphere. which happiness to enjoy 返回导航 The Spring Festival lasts for about 15 days, 9.______________the Lantern Festival. On the Lantern Festival, people eat sweet dumplings and watch lanterns. The lanterns are in different shapes and colors, 10.______________ (light) up the night and adding to the joy of the festival. until lighting 返回导航 国际视野 外刊撷英 第二部分 12 Art for Wellbeing: 5 Ways to a Happier 2026 Adapted from The Guardian A staggering 74% of adults report experiencing symptoms of stress, according to the American Psychological Association. But what if a powerful, readily available antidote was hanging on a gallery wall, waiting to be discovered? Recent analysis, highlighted by reports in The Guardian, Artsy, The Times, and local publications like the Westmorland Gazette and Lancashire Evening Post, is demonstrating a compelling link between engaging with art and improved health outcome. This isn't simply about aesthetic appreciation; it's about a fundamental shift in how we approach wellbeing, and the implications for 2026 and beyond are profound. 返回导航 Traditionally, art therapy has been a specialized field, often reserved for those facing specific mental health challenges. However, the emerging research suggests that simply experiencing art—visiting museums, attending performances, even creating your own work—can yield significant benefits. These range from reduced cortisol levels (the stress hormone) to increased dopamine production, linked to pleasure and motivation. But the future isn't just about passively observing. We're seeing a rise in participatory art experiences designed to actively engage individuals in the creative process. 返回导航 The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has been a pioneer in “social prescribing”， where healthcare professionals refer patients to non-medical activities, including art classes, music groups, and gardening clubs. This approach recognizes the limitations of purely pharmaceutical interventions and acknowledges the importance of social connection and creative expression in overall health. By 2026, expect to see this model replicated globally, with healthcare systems increasingly integrating arts-based interventions into preventative care plans. This will fuel the growth of local creative communities, offering accessible and affordable opportunities for artistic engagement. 返回导航 The field of neuroaesthetics—the scientific study of the neural basis of aesthetic experiences—is rapidly advancing. Researchers are using technologies like fMRI and EEG to understand how the brain responds to different forms of art. This isn't just academic curiosity; it's paving the way for personalized art experiences tailored to individual neurological profiles. Imagine a future where algorithms recommend artwork based on your brainwave patterns, maximizing its therapeutic effect. This convergence of art, neuroscience, and technology will be a defining trend in the coming years. 返回导航 1．wellbeing n．幸福；健康 2．staggering adj.令人震惊的，大得惊人的 3．antidote n．解药；矫正方法 4．compelling adj.令人信服的；引人注目的 5．aesthetic adj.审美的，美学的 6．implication n．可能的影响；暗示 7．therapy n．疗法；治疗 返回导航 8．specialized adj.专业的，专门的 9．yield v．产生；带来 10．cortisol n．皮质醇(压力荷尔蒙) 11．dopamine n．多巴胺 12．participatory adj.参与式的；供参与的 13．prescribe v．开处方；推荐 14．pharmaceutical adj.制药的；药物的 15．intervention n．干预，介入 返回导航 16．replicate v．复制；仿效 17．integrate v．使并入；整合 18．neuroaesthetics n．神经美学 19．neural adj.神经的，神经系统的 20．convergence n．交汇；融合 返回导航 1.The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has been a pioneer in “social prescribing”， where healthcare professionals refer patients to non-medical activities, including art classes, music groups, and gardening clubs. [分析]　句中 where 引导_________________从句，修饰先行词social prescribing，相当于 in which；“including art classes...”是介词短语作______________，补充说明non-medical activities。 [翻译]　英国国家医疗服务体系(NHS)一直是 “社会处方” 领域的先驱，在该处方中，医疗专业人员会推荐患者参与非医疗活动，包括艺术课、音乐小组和园艺俱乐部。 非限制性定语 后置定语 返回导航 2．This convergence of art, neuroscience, and technology will be a defining trend in the coming years. [分析]　句子主干为“This convergence will be a trend”。主语convergence后接介词短语“of art, neuroscience, and technology”作______________；介词短语in the coming years作______________状语。 [翻译]　艺术、神经科学和技术的这种融合，将成为未来几年的一个决定性趋势。 后置定语 时间 返回导航 Amid high stress levels, research shows engaging with art is a powerful 1.______________ antidote, reducing stress hormones and boosting mood. The UK's social 2.___________________is being adopted globally, and neuroaesthetics is driving personalized, tech-integrated art therapies for future wellbeing. health prescribing model 返回导航 第三部分 品读经典 名著选萃 23 A Letter from My Father Excerpt from Frankenstein   热衷于生命起源的生物学家弗兰肯斯坦制造出一个巨大的怪物，在怪物终于获得生命睁开双眼时，弗兰肯斯坦却被他的狰狞面目吓得落荒而逃，接踵而至的是一系列诡异的悬疑命案。 返回导航 Suddenly he said：“My dear Victor, what is the matter with you？Are you ill？Has something awful happened？” “Don't ask me that，” I cried. I put my hands over my eyes. I thought I could see the horrible creature there in front of me①. I pointed wildly② across the room, and shouted③：“He can tell you. Save me! Save me！” I tried to fight the creature, but there was nothing there. Then I fainted④ and fell to the floor. 返回导航 Poor Henry! I do not know what⑤ he thought. He called a doctor and they put me to bed. I was very ill for two months, and Henry stayed and looked after⑥ me. His loving care saved me from death. I wanted to go home and see my family as soon as possible⑦. When I was well enough, I packed⑧ my clothes and books. All my luggage (行李) was ready, and I was feeling very happy when⑨ the postman arrived with some letters. One of the letters ended⑩ my short time of happiness. 返回导航 The letter was from my father in Geneva, and this is what⑪ he wrote： My dear Victor， I want you to know before⑫ you arrive home that an awful thing has happened. Your dear youngest brother, William, is dead. He was murdered⑬. It happened last Thursday evening when Elizabeth and I and your two brothers, Ernest and William, went for a walk⑭ outside the city. William and Ernest were playing. William had hidden from Ernest, and Ernest asked Elizabeth and me to help find William. We all began to search for⑮ him, but we couldn't find him. We searched all night but in vain⑯. At five in the morning I found him. He was lying on the grass, white and still⑰. I could see the marks⑱ of fingers on his neck—the murderer had strangled⑲ him. 返回导航 Elizabeth had let him wear a gold chain⑳ of hers round his neck. On the chain was a very small picture of your mother. We all think that someone murdered William to steal㉑ the gold chain. Poor Elizabeth is terribly㉒ unhappy at William's death. She thinks he died because she let him wear the chain. Hurry home, my dear Victor. You are the only one who㉓ can help Elizabeth, and we all need you. With all our love， Your Father 返回导航 Henry helped me to catch the train. The journey seemed very long, and it was late at night before the train reached Geneva. I decided to㉔ spend the night in a village outside the town and go home early in the morning. I wanted to see the place where㉕ William had died. As I started my walk, a storm broke㉖ and lightning lit the sky. The police had put posts (布告) round the place where the murderer had strangled William, so I found it easily. I cried sadly as㉗ I stood there. My poor brother had been a kind and happy boy, and we had all loved him. 返回导航 Again the lightning lit the sky, and I saw a huge figure㉘ standing in the rain. When I saw it, I knew at once what it was. It was the creature that I had made. What was he doing there？But although I asked myself the question, I knew the answer. He had murdered my brother. I was sure that I was right. I decided to try and catch him. But as I moved, he ran towards the mountains. He ran much faster than any man. He climbed the mountain easily, reached the top, and disappeared㉙. I stood there in the dark and the rain, and knew that I had created a monster. And he had murdered my brother. 返回导航 ①此处为省略了that的宾语从句。 ②wildly adv.失控地 ③shout v．大喊 ④faint v．晕倒 ⑤此处为what引导宾语从句。 ⑥look after 照顾 ⑦as soon as possible 尽快 语基拾萃 返回导航 ⑧pack v．打包 ⑨此处为“be doing...when...”句型，意为“正在做……这时……”。 ⑩end v．结束 ⑪此处为what引导表语从句。 ⑫此处为before引导时间状语从句。 ⑬murder v．谋杀 ⑭go for a walk 散步 ⑮search for 寻找 返回导航 ⑯in vain 徒劳无功 ⑰此处为形容词作状语。 ⑱mark n．痕迹 ⑲strangle v．勒死；掐死 ⑳chain n．项链 ㉑steal v．偷窃 ㉒terribly adv.非常，极度 返回导航 ㉓此处为who引导定语从句，who在从句中作主语。 ㉔decide to do 决定做 ㉕此处为where引导定语从句，where在从句中作状语。 ㉖break [熟词生义] v.开始；(风暴)发作 ㉗此处为as引导时间状语从句。 ㉘figure [熟词生义] n．身影 ㉙此处为动词的联动。 返回导航 $