Unit 2 Period 1 Reading and Thinking（Word教参）-【优学精讲】2026-2027学年高中英语选择性必修第二册同步教参（人教版）

complex adj.复杂的；难懂的；(语法)复合的　n．建筑群 [派生词]　complexity n．复杂性；错综复杂 [近义词]　complicated/detailed/involved [反义词]　simple adj.简单的 recall vt.& vi.记起；回想起 [近义词]　look back on/upon/remember/memorize/think of/recollect [短语]　recall to mind回想起，记得 recall doing...想起做…… qualification n．(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格；学历 qualify vt.& vi.(使)具备资格；(使)合格 [派生词]　qualified adj.具备……的学历(或资历)；有资格的；有条件的；合格的 ambition n．追求的目标；夙愿；野心；抱负 [派生词]　ambitious adj.有野心的；有雄心的 [近义词]　desire/drive/aspiration adaptation n．适应；改编本 adapt vt.& vi.(使)适应；(使)适合　vt.改编；改写 [派生词]　adaptable adj.能适应的，有适应能力的 [近义词]　adjustment/modification comfort n．安慰；令人感到安慰的人或事物；舒服；安逸　vt.安慰；抚慰 [派生词]　comfortable adj.舒适的，舒服的；自在的 comfortably adv.舒适地，舒服地 [反义词]　uncomfortable adj.不舒适的，不舒服的 cite vt.引用；引述 [近义词]　quote/refer participation n．参加；参与 participate vi.参加；参与 [派生词]　participant n．参加者；参与者 [近义词]　take part in/join in/engage in/get involved in/attend presentation n．报告；陈述；出示；拿出 present n．现在，目前；礼物，礼品　vt.把……交给；颁发；提交；展现；陈述　adj.现在的，目前的；出席的，在场的 speak up 大声点说；明确表态 feel at home 舒服自在；不拘束 [近义词]　feel at ease/feel comfortable engage vi.参加；参与(活动)　vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)；雇用，聘请 [派生词]　engaged adj.已订婚的；被占用的；使用中的；忙于 engagement n．参加；参与；订婚；婚约；雇用；约会 engaging adj.迷人的 [近义词]　hire/employ/attract/absorb/draw involve vt.包含；需要；涉及；影响；(使)参加 [派生词]　involved adj.卷入的，参与的；有关的；复杂的 involvement n．参与；参加；卷入；牵连 [近义词]　contain/comprise/embrace culture shock 文化冲击 zone n．(有别于周围的)地区；地带；区域 [短语]　comfort zone 舒适区；舒适范围 [近义词]　region/area/section/district/quarter/ neighborhood motivated adj.积极的；主动的 motivate vt.成为……的动机；激发；激励 [派生词]　motivation n．动力；积极性；动机 [近义词]　positive/energetic/active expectation n．期望；预期；期待 expect vt.期待，期望；预计，预料 [派生词]　expected adj.预料的，预期的 expectedly adv.预期地；意料之中地 [近义词]　prospect/anticipation/outlook applicant n．申请人 apply vi.& vt.申请；适用　vt.应用；涂；敷；使专注于；手压；脚踩 [派生词]　application n．申请；申请表，申请书；运用，施用；应用程序 firm n．公司；商行；事务所　adj.结实的；牢固的；坚定的　 [派生词]　firmly adv.坚定地；牢牢地 [近义词]　company/corporation/stable/steady/ committed/rigid　 [短语]　hold firm (to sth.) 坚信；坚持 stand firm 坚定不移；不让步 exposure n．接触；体验；暴露；揭露 expose vt.使接触；使体验；显露；使暴露于(险境) [派生词]　exposed adj.暴露的，无遮蔽的；无保护的；易受攻击的 insight n．洞察力；眼光 [派生词]　insightful adj.有深刻见解的；富有洞察力的 [近义词]　perception/sensibility/understanding [短语]　insight into深刻理解；洞察…… gain an insight into看透，识破 departure n．离开；启程；出发 dramatic adj.巨大的；突然的；急剧的；戏剧(般)的 drama n．戏剧 [派生词]　dramatically adv.剧烈地；夸张地；戏剧性地；引人注目地 expense n．费用；花费；开销 [近义词]　cost/spend [短语]　at the expense/cost of 以……为代价 at one's expense由某人负担费用；以牺牲别人的代价获利 cost an arm and a leg (使)花一大笔钱 behave vt.表现　vi.& vt.表现得体；有礼貌 [派生词]　behavio(u)r n．行为，举止；表现 [近义词]　conduct oneself/bear oneself surroundings n．[pl.]环境；周围的事物 surround vt.围绕，环绕；包围 [派生词]　surrounding adj.周围的；附近的 [近义词]　context/circumstance/setting/condition mature adj.成熟的 [派生词]　maturity n．成熟 [近义词]　ripe/developed depressed adj.沮丧的；意志消沉的 depress vt.使沮丧；使忧愁 [派生词]　depressing adj.令人沮丧的 depression n．沮丧；忧伤；抑郁；萧条期 [近义词]　upset/sad/in low spirits/in a bad mood/moody/blue/down strengthen vi.& vt.加强；增强；巩固 strong adj.强壮的；强大的 [派生词]　strength n．体力；力气，力量；强度；优点，长处 [近义词]　build up/enhance [反义词]　weaken v．(使)虚弱；(使)变弱 [短语]　strengthen the awareness增强意识 strengths and weaknesses优缺点 deny vt.否认；否定；拒绝 [派生词]　denial n．否认；拒绝；节制；背弃 deniable adj.可否认的；可拒绝的；可否定的 [近义词]　refuse/reject/object/oppose/contradict [反义词]　admit/acknowledge/allow/grant v．承认 optimistic adj.乐观的 optimist n．乐观主义者 [派生词]　optimism n．乐观主义 [反义词]　pessimistic adj.悲观的，悲观主义的 [短语]　be optimistic about...对……持乐观态度 gain vt.获得；赢得；取得；增加　vt.& vi.(钟、表等走得)快　n．好处；增加 [近义词]　acquire/obtain/get/earn/enhance/attain [短语]　gain weight 增肥 competence n．能力；胜任；本领 competent adj.有能力的；称职的 [近义词]　ability/capability/capacity/faculty/aptitude/ genius cooperate vi.合作；协作；配合 [派生词]　cooperative adj.合作的，协作的 cooperation n．合作；配合 [近义词]　team up with/work together [短语]　cooperate with sb. 和某人合作 angle n．角；角度；立场 sincerely adv.真诚地；诚实地 sincere adj.真诚的；诚实的 [派生词]　sincerity n．真诚；诚实；诚挚 [近义词]　truly/frankly/honestly/genuinely side with 支持；站在……的一边 [近义词]　approve of/agree with/support/favour as far as I am concerned 就我而言；依我看来 [近义词]　as far as I know/in my opinion/from my point of view/personally speaking/for my part in summary 总的来说；总之 [近义词]　all in all/in a word/in brief/in short/in conclusion/to sum up/on the whole/to conclude generally speaking 一般来说 [近义词]　in general/as a general rule/by and large/for the most part/in most cases outcome n．结果；效果 [近义词]　product/result/consequence/effect [Preparation] apply for a visa　　　　　　　　 申请签证 intercultural adj. 跨文化的 personal statement 个人陈述 academic performance 学业成绩 [Study] credit n. 学分 elective course/lecture 选修课程 compulsory course 必修课程 [Life] join clubs　　　　　　　　 加入俱乐部 a host family 寄宿家庭 overcome homesickness 克服思乡之情 adaptation to a whole new life 适应一种全新的生活 [Communication] share one's own culture with... 和……分享自己的文化 act as a cultural messenger 充当文化信使 cultural exchange 文化交流 话题佳句 1.Cultural exchanges can build bridges between different countries and deepen mutual understanding. 文化交流能够搭建起不同国家间的桥梁，加深彼此的理解。 2．Cultural exchanges not only enrich our spiritual life but also contribute to world peace and development. 文化交流不仅丰富我们的精神生活，也为世界和平与发展作出贡献。 Period 1　Reading and Thinking What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Xie Lei's study habits abroad. B．Xie Lei's life and study in London. C．Xie Lei's university and her tutors. D．Xie Lei's living conditions in a host family. 答案：B 1．Why was Xie Lei very nervous when she left for London? A．Because she was too young. B．Because she was a shy girl. C.Because she didn't know what to expect. D．Because she didn't know where to go. 2．We can infer from the passage that living with a host family _____________． A．made her miss home more B．required her to get out of the campus C.made her only communicate with the family members　 D.helped her adapt to the new culture easily 3．What can we infer from paragraph 4? A．Xie Lei was not used to British food. B.The host family cooked for Xie Lei every day. C．Xie Lei got on well with the host family. D.Xie Lei and Laura studied in the same university. 4．What did Xie Lei think of her life in the UK in the end? A．It's boring and annoying. B．It's difficult and confusing. C．It's unusual and different. D．It's interesting and colorful. 答案：1～4.CDCD 1．I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn't know the English names for.(Para.3) [分析]　本句中的两个“特殊疑问词＋动词不定式”结构并列作learn的宾语；“I didn't know the English names for”为省略关系代词的定语从句，修饰先行词things。 [翻译]　我得学会如何使用公共交通，学会如何询问我不知道英文名称的东西。 2．The first time that she had to write an essay，her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought！(Para.5) [分析]　句子的主干是“her tutor explained that...”。主句谓语动词explained后面是由but连接的两个that引导的宾语从句；在第一个宾语从句中，what引导宾语从句，if引导条件状语从句；在第二个宾语从句中，what引导宾语从句。 [翻译]　她第一次写论文时，她的导师解释说，如果她引用他人的观点就必须要注明，不过导师主要是想了解她本人的观点！ 3．At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should say, but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.(Para.6) [分析]　本句是由but连接的并列句。在第一个分句中，what引导同位语从句，解释说明idea的内容；在第二个分句中，what 引导主语从句，且在该从句中作主语；that引导表语从句，在该从句中，“found herself speaking up...”为“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。 [翻译]　刚开始，谢蕾不知道她该说些什么，但令她惊喜的是，仅仅几周后，她就能在课堂上大胆发言了。 Ⅰ.核心词汇·练通 根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词 1．a complex system 一个复杂的系统 2．recall her to the happy days of her childhood 让她回想起童年的美好时光 3．cite a poem from the Tang Dynasty 引用一首唐诗 Ⅱ.拓展词汇·用活 根据提示写出相应的单词 1．qualification [ˌkwɒlIfI'keIʃn] n．(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格；学历→qualify vt.& vi.(使)具备资格；(使)合格→qualified adj.具备……的学历(或资历)；有条件的 2．ambition [æm'bIʃn] n．追求的目标；夙愿；野心；抱负→ambitious adj.有野心的；有雄心的 3．adaptation [ˌædæp'teIʃn] n．适应；改编本→adapt v．适应；改编 4．comfort ['kʌmfət] n．安慰；令人感到安慰的人或事物；舒服；安逸 vt.安慰；抚慰→comfortable adj.舒服的→comfortably adv.舒服地 5．participation [pɑːˌtIsI'peIʃn] n．参加；参与→participate vi.参加；参与→participant n．参加者；参与者 6．presentation [ˌprezn'teIʃn] n．报告；陈述；出示；拿出→present v．提交；颁发；显示n.礼物adj.目前的；在场的 7．engage [In'ɡeIdʒ] vi.参加；参与(活动) vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)→engaged adj.已订婚的；被占用的；使用中的→engagement n．订婚；婚约；约会 8．involve [In'vɒlv] vt.包含；需要；涉及；影响；(使)参加→involvement n．参与；卷入；牵连→involved adj.有关的；卷入的；复杂的 Ⅲ.重点短语·再现 根据语境及汉语提示填入合适的短语 1．Before leaving for her new job in another city, she had to say goodbye to(向……告别) her friends. 2．Before students adapt to (适应) the new teaching methods, teachers should give them enough guidance and patience. 3．The teacher encourages students to speak up (大声点说) if they have questions or don't understand the material. 4．What made the freshman feel at home (舒服自在) was that her deskmate always lent her a hand when she had trouble with her studies. 5．No matter how busy he was with his homework, the boy always participated in/got involved in(参加) the weekly basketball training organized by the school. Ⅳ.重点句型·呈现 根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子 1．“It is/was the first/second/...time (that)...”意为“这是第一/二/……次……” It was the first time that she had left(这是她第一次离开) China.(Para.1) 2．“特殊疑问词＋动词不定式”结构 “I was very excited but also quite nervous.I didn't know what to expect(会发生什么)，” Xie Lei recalled.(Para.1) 3．because引导原因状语从句 I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English(因为我想了解全球商务，并提高我的英语水平).(Para.2) 4．although引导让步状语从句 Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation(虽然一些留学生住在学校宿舍), Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation to the new culture.(Para.4) 5．同位语从句 At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should say(她该说些什么), but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.(Para.6) 6．which引导非限制性定语从句 “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence(这增强了我的自信心)，” she said.(Para.6) 7．while引导时间状语从句 While I'm learning about business(在我攻读商科的同时), I'm also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.(Para.7)　 　　　　　　　 qualification n.(通过考试或学习课程取得的)资格；学历 【经典例句】 Only after she finishes the professional training course will she have a qualification to work as a certified nurse in this hospital. 只有完成专业培训课程后，她才有资格在这家医院担任持证护士。 (1)have a qualification/qualifications for sth./to do sth. 有……的资格/有资格做某事 (2)qualify v.　　　　　 (使)具备资格；(使)合格 qualify sb. for sth./to do sth. 使某人有……的资格/有资格做某事 (3)qualified adj. 有资格的；合格的 be qualified for sth./to do sth. 有……的资格/有资格做某事；胜任…… 【单句语法填空/一句多译】 (1)(北师大选必三U7)You may have to go back to the classroom and be retrained in order to qualify to work(work) in another field. (2)只有在英语口语测试中高分通过，你才有资格参加英语演讲比赛。 →Only when you pass the oral English test with a high score can you be qualified for/to take part in the English speech contest． →Only when you pass the oral English test with a high score can you have a qualification for/to take part in the English speech contest．[应用文写作之建议信] 　　　　　　　 ambition　n.追求的目标；夙愿；野心；抱负 【经典例句】 (教材P14)My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation. 我的目标是毕业后在中国创办一家企业。 (1)have an ambition to do sth./of doing sth. 有做某事的愿望/抱负 (2)ambitious adj. 有野心的；有雄心的；有抱负的；雄心勃勃的 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)If you are an ambitious(ambition) learner who refuses to give up easily, you will surely make great progress in your English studies sooner or later. (2) 这名高中生立志考入一所名校，因此他日夜全身心地投入各科学习中。 The high school student has an ambition to enter/of entering a famous university, so he devotes himself to studying every subject day and night. 　　　　　　　 adaptation n.适应；改编本 【经典例句】 When a student transfers to a new school, he or she must make an adaptation to the new teaching style as soon as possible. 当一名学生转学到一所新学校时，他(她)必须尽快适应新的教学方式。 (1)make an adaptation to... 适应…… (2)adapt vi.　　　 　 适应；适合 vt. 使适应；改编，改写 adapt (oneself) to (doing)... (使自己)适应(做)…… adapt...for... 把……改编成…… adapt...from... 根据……改编…… be adapted from... 改编自…… 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)The short play that we will perform at the art festival is a drama adapted(adapt) from a classic Chinese story, which is both moving and educational. (2)If we want to perform a play at the campus art festival, we need to adapt this short novel for the stage first. (3)自从这名交换生来中国后，他就一直努力让自己适应在和同学日常的对话中说中文。 Since the exchange student came to China, he has been trying to adapt himself to speaking Chinese in daily conversations with his classmates. (4)参加一些在线汉语口语课程可以帮助你适应中国的语言环境。 Taking some online spoken Chinese courses can help you to make an adaptation to the Chinese language environment．[应用文写作之建议信] 　　　　　　　 comfort n.安慰；令人感到安慰的人或事物；舒服；安逸　vt.安慰；抚慰 【经典例句】 The mother comforted her child with a warm hug when he returned home after his first day at school. 当孩子第一天上学回到家时，妈妈用一个温暖的拥抱安慰了他。 (1)be a comfort to sb.　 对某人来说是个安慰 in comfort 舒适地 (2)comfort sb.with sth. 用某物安慰某人 (3)comfortable adj. 舒适的，舒服的 comfortably adv. 舒适地，舒服地 comforting adj. 令人感到安慰的 【单句语法填空/词汇升级】 (1)(2025·新高考全国卷Ⅱ)The first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable(comfort) in this area. (2)When the baby cried, her mother rocked her back and forth and gave her some comforting(comfort) pats.[读后续写之动作描写] (3)When she failed the mid-term exam, her teacher's encouraging words were a comfort to her. (4)The school library has soft sofas and warm lighting so that students can study comfortably during their spare time. →The school library has soft sofas and warm lighting so that students can study in comfort during their spare time. 　　　　　　　 participation n.参加；参与 【经典例句】 (教材P15)Xie Lei also found many courses included students' participation in class as part of the final result.　谢蕾还发现，很多课程都把学生的课堂参与作为最终成绩的一部分。 (1)participate vi.　　　　 参加；参与 participate in... 参加/参与…… (2)participant n. 参加者；参与者 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)Every participant in the English speech contest knows that active participation can help them improve their oral English skills rapidly. (participate) (2)虽然她有点害羞，但还是决定和她的室友一起参加英语戏剧表演，挑战一下自己。 Although she is a little shy, she decides to participate in the English drama performance with her roommates to challenge herself. 　　　　　　　 engage vi.参加；参与(活动) vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣) 【经典例句】 If you want to master a foreign language well, you need to engage yourself in more listening and speaking practice on a daily basis.　如果你想学好一门外语，你需要每天让自己多参与听说练习。 (1)engage (sb./oneself) in (doing) sth. (使某人自己)参与(做)某事 engage with 交战；与……接触；与……建立密切关系 (2)engaged adj. 已订婚的；被占用的；使用中的；投入的 be engaged to sb. 与某人订婚 be engaged in 从事于；忙于 (3)engagement n. 订婚，婚约；约会 【单句语法填空/句式升级】 (1)(2025·浙江卷1月)Your audience will naturally be more interested and engaged (engage) when you tailor your communications to their interests. (2)The new museum exhibit is designed to let visitors engage with history in a hands-on way. (3)What surprised all of us was that the head teacher was engaged to our music teacher. (4)The students were engaged in preparing for the English debate contest and didn't notice that the bell for the evening self-study had rung. →Engaged in preparing for the English debate contest, the students didn't notice that the bell for the evening self-study had rung. (形容词短语作状语)[读后续写之场景描写] 　　　　　　　 involve vt.包含；需要；涉及；影响；(使)参加 【经典例句】 The teacher always tries to involve every student in class discussions so that no one will feel left out. 老师总是努力让每个学生都参与到课堂讨论中，这样就没有人会感到被冷落。 (1)involve sb.in (doing) sth. 使某人参与(做)某事；将某人牵涉到(做)某事中 involve doing sth. 需要/包括做某事 (2)involved adj. 卷入的；参与的；复杂的 get/be involved in 参与；卷入；与……有关联 involvement n. 参与；介入；投入 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)(2025·北京卷)Another key theme involves finding (find) some kind of positive meaning after stressful events. (2)All the students involved in the sports meeting have realized that their involvement is more important than winning medals. (involve) (3)如果你想在高中交到更多朋友，你最好参与班级组织的集体活动。 If you want to make more friends in senior high school, you'd better get involved in group activities organized by your class．[应用文写作之建议信] 　　　　　　　 “It is/was the first/second/...time (that)...”意为“这是第一/二/……次……” 【经典例句】 (教材P14)It was the first time that she had left China. 这是她第一次离开中国。 (1)It/This/That is the first/second/...time (that) sb. have/has done sth.这/那是某人第一/二/……次做某事。 It/This/That was the first/second/...time (that) sb. had done sth.这/那是某人第一/二/……次做某事。 (2)It's time (for sb.) to do sth. 该是(某人)做某事的时候了。 It's time (that)...did/(should) do sth. 该是……做某事的时候了。 【完成句子/一句多译】 (1)这是我们班第二次在校合唱比赛中获得一等奖，所以大家都兴奋极了。 It/This is the second time that our class has won the first prize in the school chorus competition, so everyone is extremely excited. (2)是时候让学生们意识到，在学习的过程中，毅力比天赋更重要。 →It is time that the students realized/(should) realize that perseverance is more important than talent in the process of learning. →It is time for the students to realize that perseverance is more important than talent in the process of learning. Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she 1.had left (leave) home. She went to a university 2.to study(study) for a business qualification and chose an exchange programme because she wanted to learn about global business. She was 3.ambitious(ambition) to set up a business in China after graduation. At first, Xie Lei had to adapt 4.to life in a different country. She chose to live with a host family, who can help with her 5.adaptation(adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt 6.comforted(comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge 7.what other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form 8.a wise opinion of her own. Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. She said 9.engaging(engage) in British culture had helped and that she had been involved in social 10.activities(activity). She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between the two countries. Ⅰ.品句填词 1．With a wealth of relevant experience, I firmly believe that he is qualified for the position. 2．As a very optimistic and ambitious(有雄心的) person, I always dream and I never hesitate to make my dream a reality. 3．While I was in London, you helped me make an adaptation(适应) to the new surroundings. 4．If you want to live comfortably(舒适地), you must transform your negative attitudes to life. 5．His friends insisted that he was not involved in the accident and that he should be set free. Ⅱ.词块运用 1．Those who want to participate in/get involved in the competition(参加比赛) are supposed to present relevant materials before this Friday. 2．She has previous relevant experience, so she has a qualification to do the job/for the job(有资格做这份工作). 3．She has an ambition to travel around the world (有环游世界的雄心) and experience different cultures personally. 4．I do hope that you can adapt (yourself) to the new school(你能适应新学校) as soon as possible and lead a happy life. 5．I am going to engage myself in reading history books(致力于阅读历史书), for I want to major in history in college. Ⅲ.根据汉语提示并使用本部分句式结构完成下面的小短文 1．It is the first time that Li Hua has left his hometown to study abroad(这是李华第一次离开家乡出国留学；It is the first time that...), and he is facing a mix of excitement and anxiety. He has no idea 2.how to adapt to the new life quickly(怎样快速适应新生活；“特殊疑问词＋动词不定式”结构), but his roommate, a kind local boy, always offers help. 3.Although he struggles with daily conversations at first(虽然一开始他在日常对话中屡屡碰壁；although引导让步状语从句), he never gives up practicing English 4.because he knows that language proficiency is the key to making friends and learning well(因为他明白，语言能力是交友和学好学业的关键；because引导原因状语从句). 5.There is no doubt that studying abroad is a challenging yet rewarding experience(毫无疑问，出国留学是一种充满挑战却意义非凡的经历；同位语从句), a chance that pushes him to grow independently. 6.While he is walking around the campus every weekend(当他每周末漫步校园时；while引导时间状语从句), he takes photos of the beautiful scenery to share with his parents. He also joins a dance club, 7.which helps him meet more classmates with similar interests(这个社团帮他认识了更多有相似兴趣爱好的同学；which引导非限制性定语从句). Gradually, Li Hua feels more confident and starts to enjoy his colorful overseas life. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $