Unit 1 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas 课时精讲-【优学精讲】2026-2027学年高中英语选择性必修二同步教参（外研版）

[核心单词]　integrity　　virtue　　 　licence election legal mature instantly gradual approval household commitment suitable minimum varied routine digestion digest consequence politics evidence bond conclusion [重点短语]　have a say, behind the wheel, take responsibility for, no doubt, tempt sb. to do, in the act of, ponder over, lay aside, devote oneself to, at a glance, distinguish...from..., be concerned with, close at hand, be pleased to do [重点句型]　1.as if/though引导方式状语从句 2．find＋it＋adj.＋to do sth. 3．now that引导原因状语从句 4．have＋宾语＋宾语补足语 [单元语法]　将来进行时 [写作任务]　书评 [Meanings] become mature　　　　　　　变得成熟 start a new chapter 开始新篇章 step into a whole new adult world迈入一个全新的成人世界 [Things one can do] have a well­paid job 有一份高薪工作 get a full­time job 获得一份全职工作 save money 存钱 make a living 谋生 rent an apartment 租套公寓 live independently 独立生活 get a credit card 获得信用卡 have the right to vote 获得投票权 take the driving test and get a driving licence参加驾照考试并拿到驾照 [Things one needs to learn] show (one's) respect for others　向他人表示尊重 establish good personal relationships 建立良好的人际关系 trust/believe in oneself 相信自己 be in charge of one's own life 掌控某人自己的生活 take responsibility for your actions 对你的行为负责 develop a stronger sense of social responsibility培养更强的社会责任感 be a good man: self­confident, honest, kind, modest and patient 做个高尚的人：自信、 诚实、善良、谦虚并有耐心 develop into a well­rounded individual发展成为一个全面的人 话 题 佳 句 1.Growing up means making all sorts of decisions, some of which can completely change your life and shape your future.　成长意味着做各种各样的决定，其中一些会完全改变你的生活并塑造你的未来。 2．High school students should learn to have a mature and responsible attitude towards everything in their life.　高中生要学会以成熟和负责任的态度对待生活中的一切。 3．As you grow up and mature, you should understand the concept of respect and why it is important.Giving respect will also give you more respect in return.　随着你长大和变得成熟，你应该懂得尊重的含义及其重要性。尊重他人的同时也会让你得到更多尊重。 Period 1　Starting out & Understanding ideas What does the passage mainly talk about? A．What the age of majority means. B.Some views about the right to vote. C．Young people should be independent. D．The age of majority varies in different countries. 答案：A 答案：1.majority　2.in charge of　3.responsibilities　4.election　5.allowed　6.attend　7.credit card 8．well­paid　9.household 1．Which of the following words can best describe Bethany's attitude towards growing up? A．Eager and excited. B．Indifferent and uninterested. C．Disappointed and different. D．Responsible and cautious. 2．What does Lin Ning think being an adult means? A．It means he can go to university. B．It means he can celebrate his birthday freely. C．It means he needn't obey rules or attend lessons. D．It means he should have a stronger sense of social responsibility. 3．What can we know from the passage? A．Bethany is not satisfied with the law. B．Turning 18 marks the start of adulthood. C.Lin Ning is glad to get his first credit card. D．Morgan has got ready to buy his own apartment. 4．Where is the passage taken from? A．A newspaper.　　　　 B．A magazine column. C．A brochure. D．A novel. 答案：1～4.ADAB 1．Surely, if you're old enough to earn a wage and pay taxes, you should be allowed to have a say on how the government spends them！(Para.1) [分析]　本句是一个复合句。if引导条件状语从句；how引导宾语从句。 [翻译]　当然，如果到了赚取工资和纳税的年龄，你就应该被允许对政府如何使用它们有发言权！ 2．As an ambulance driver, she's seen a lot of car accidents involving teenagers and thinks the legal age for getting a driving licence should be 21.(Para.1) [分析]　本句是一个复合句。句子主干是“she's seen a lot of car accidents”和“and thinks...”，and连接两个并列谓语。involving teenagers是现在分词短语作后置定语；“the legal age for getting a driving licence should be 21”是省略连接词that的宾语从句。 [翻译]　作为一名救护车司机，她见过很多涉及青少年的车祸，并且认为获得驾照的法定年龄应该是21岁。 3．Of course, I would like to have more freedom with money and no doubt I will be getting a credit card at some point, but I currently don't have a steady income, so getting a credit card might tempt me to spend more money than I have! (Para.2) [分析]　本句是一个并列复合句，but连接两个并列分句。在第一个并列分句中，and是并列连词，连接两个并列分句；在第二个并列分句中，so是并列连词，连接两个并列分句，表示因果关系。so后面的getting a credit card是动词­ing形式作主语。 [翻译]　当然，我想在金钱方面拥有更多的自由，毫无疑问，我会在将来的某个时候办一张信用卡，但我目前没有稳定的收入，所以办一张信用卡可能会引诱我花更多的钱！ 4．I know I could get a bank loan to pay the deposit on my very own apartment, but I don't feel ready to make that kind of commitment, and I do like my mom's cooking.(Para.3) [分析]　本句是一个并列复合句，but连接两个并列分句。在第一个并列分句中，“I could get...own apartment”作know的宾语；在第二个并列分句中，and是并列连词，连接两个并列分句。do like是“do/does/did＋动词原形”结构，强调谓语动词like。 [翻译]　我知道我可以得到一笔银行贷款来支付自己公寓的订金，但我认为自己还没有准备好做出那种投入，而且我特别喜欢妈妈做的饭。 In most countries, turning 18 1.marks(mark) the start of adulthood.Here, three young people tell us 2.what turning 18 means, or meant, to them. Bethany, 16­year­old from Victoria in Australia, says turning 18 means she is old enough 3.to vote(vote) in the election and to have a say on how the government spends the taxes.Though Bethany's mum, an ambulance driver, worries about her 4.being(be) behind the wheel, Bethany thinks she can take 5.responsibility(responsible) for her life and the lives of other people. Lin Ning, 19­year­old from Shanghai in China, celebrated his 18th birthday just before he 6.went(go) to university.He expected to feel 7.instantly(instant) different, but it wasn't like that.In fact, the change has been more subtle and gradual than he imagined.Instead of being the selfish teenager he used to be, he has begun to feel more aware 8.of other people and to develop a stronger sense of social responsibility. Morgan, 20­year­old from Florida in the US, used to believe he should become 9.more independent(independent) at the age of 18, but the reality for him has been very different.Because he contributes to the household bills and his commute to work is quite expensive, he finds 10.it hard to save any money. 1．What do you think it means to be a responsible adult? I think being a responsible adult means standing up by myself and doing what I want to.I should be brave enough to adapt myself to the change and take responsibility positively.Besides, I have to learn to say “no” when facing temptation. 2．How will you celebrate your 18th birthday? I think I will hold a birthday party and invite some of my best friends to share the happiness with me./I will do something for my parents to show my thanks for their bringing me up./I think I will do something meaningful in honor of the unforgettable moment.For example, I will volunteer at a nursing home or donate my pocket money to help the people in need. Ⅰ.阅读词汇·识记 选出与单词对应的汉语释义 1．adulthood n.　　　　　　 A．服从；遵守 2．milestone n. B．订金 3．childhood n. C．诱惑，引诱 4．obey v. D．重大事件，里程碑 5．subtle adj. E．难以察觉的；微妙的 6．selfish adj. F．成年 7．tempt v. G．每天上班的路程 8．commute n. H．童年，儿童时代 9．deposit n. I．自私的 答案：1～5.FDHAE　6～9.ICGB Ⅱ.核心词汇·练通 根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词 1．a man of integrity　　　　 一个正直诚实的人 2．the traditional virtue 传统美德 3．get a driving licence 获得驾照 4．a bank loan 银行贷款 5．earn a wage 赚取工资 6．pay taxes 纳税 7．call an ambulance 叫救护车 8．have a mature and responsible attitude 有一个成熟且负责的态度 9．the librarian of our school 我们学校的图书馆管理员 10．household expenses 家庭开支 Ⅲ.拓展词汇·用活 根据提示写出相应的单词 1．election n．选举→elect v．选举，推选 2．legal adj.合法的→legally adv.合法地；法律上→(反义词)illegal adj.不合法的，违法的 3．instantly adv.立即，马上→instant adj.立即的，立刻的；速溶的；方便的 n．瞬间，片刻 4．gradual adj.逐渐的，逐步的→gradually adv.逐渐地，逐步地 5．approval n．赞成，同意→approve v．赞成，同意→approving adj.赞成的，同意的 6．steady adj.稳定的→steadily adv.稳定地，稳固地 7．commitment n．投入，花费；承诺→commit v．承诺；保证 8．suitable adj.合适的→suit v．适合；合(某人)心意 9．minimum adj.最小的，最少的n.最低限度，最小量→(反义词)maximum adj.最大的，最多的 n．最高限度，最大量 Ⅳ.重点短语·再现 根据语境及汉语提示填入合适的短语 1.Mr.Smith is looking for the suitable person who is in charge of(掌管) the company after his retirement. 2．In our family, everyone has a say(有发言权) when it comes to planning the coming summer vacation. 3．It's dangerous to use your phone behind the wheel(在驾驶汽车) because it distracts you from focusing on the road. 4．Each of us must take responsibility for(对……负责) our own actions and face the consequences, no matter what they may be. 5．Sally is no doubt(毫无疑问) one of the best saleswomen in her firm, with her exceptional communication skills and dedication to her work. 6．The delicious smell of fresh bread tempted me to buy(引诱我买) a loaf when I passed by the bakery this morning. Ⅴ.重点句型·呈现 根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子 1．be＋adj./adv.＋enough to do sth. Surely, if you're old enough to earn a wage and pay taxes(你到了赚取工资和纳税的年龄), you should be allowed to have a say on how the government spends them！(Para.1) 2．as if/though引导方式状语从句 I expected to feel instantly different, as if I had closed the door on my childhood(就好像我关上了童年的大门) and stepped into a whole new adult world.(Para.2) 3．find＋it＋adj.＋to do sth. Because I contribute to the household bills and my commute to work is quite expensive, I find it hard to save any money(发现很难存下来钱).(Para.3) 　take responsibility for... 对……负责 【经典例句】 ①(教材P3)But I think I'm already mature enough to understand that driving a car also means taking responsibility for my life and the lives of other people.　但我认为自己已经足够成熟了，能够明白驾驶汽车也意味着要对自己和他人的生命负责。 ②(译林必修一 U1) Senior high school will help you learn and grow, yet you alone are responsible for realizing your great potential.　高中会帮助你学习和成长，但你得靠自己去实现巨大的潜能。 (1)responsibility n.　　 　 责任，负责 a sense of responsibility 责任感 It is one's responsibility to do sth. 做某事是某人的责任。 (2)responsible adj. 负责任的 be responsible for... 对……负责 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)(2023·新高考全国卷Ⅰ)Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don't beat yourself up about them. (2)It's governments' responsibility to promote(promote) renewable energy alternatives. (3)我们应该对我们自己的行为负责，并且尽全力去保护环境。 We are supposed to take responsibility for/be responsible for our own behaviour and spare no effort to protect the environment. [应用文写作之倡议书] 　instantly adv.立即，马上　conj.一……就…… 【经典例句】 ①(译林选必一U1)I instantly became a big fan of Sichuan hot pots and I'll soon be back for more! 我很快就成了四川火锅的超级粉丝，我很快就会回来吃更多的火锅！ ②He instantly understood the problem when I explained it to him. 当我向他解释这个问题时，他立刻就明白了。 (1)instant adj.　　　　　　　 立即的，立刻的；速溶的；方便的 n. 瞬间，片刻 in an instant＝instantly 立刻；马上；瞬间 for an instant 一瞬间 (2)the instant＝instantly 一……就…… 【单句语法填空/补全句子/完成句子】 (1)(2023·新高考全国卷Ⅰ读后续写)Giggling instantly(instant) with a broad smile spreading on his face, he told me that he was proud of my wonderful performance. [读后续写之情感描写] (2)We shouted into the valley, and in an instant(立刻), a clear echo came from the hillside.[读后续写之场景描写] (3)Peter hesitated for an instant (一瞬间) and then began to tell us his story, his voice initially trembling with emotion but gradually growing stronger.[读后续写之细节描写] (4)他一踏上舞台，大厅里就响起了雷鸣般的掌声和欢呼声。 A burst of thunderous applause and cheers filled the hall, the instant/instantly he stepped on the stage．[读后续写之场景描写] 　approval n.赞成，同意 【经典例句】 ①(教材P3)Of course I asked my parents for their approval first. 当然，我首先征求了我父母的同意。 ②(人教选必一U4)Making eye contact—looking into someone's eyes—in some countries is a way to display interest.In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of. 眼神交流——看着别人的眼睛——在某些国家是表示感兴趣的一种方式。相比之下，在其他国家，眼神交流并不总是被认可的。 (1)give one's approval to sth. 批准某事；同意某事 meet with/win/earn one's approval 得到某人的认可 (2)approve v. 赞成，同意 approve of sb./sb.'s doing sth. 同意某人/某人做某事 approve sth. 批准某事 (3)approving adj. 赞成的；同意的 (4)disapprove v. 不赞成，不同意 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)(2024·新高考全国卷Ⅰ) Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval(approve) section signed. (2)It was your approving(approve) look that encouraged me to go on my research and achieve so much progress.[应用文写作之感谢信] (3)如果我的申请能得到你的批准，我将不胜感激。 I would appreciate it if my application could meet with/win/earn your approval．[应用文写作之申请信] 　no doubt 毫无疑问；无疑地；很可能地 【经典例句】 (教材P3)Of course, I would like to have more freedom with money and no doubt I will be getting a credit card at some point, but I currently don't have a steady income, so getting a credit card might tempt me to spend more money than I have！　当然，我想在金钱方面拥有更多的自由，毫无疑问，我会在将来的某个时候办一张信用卡，但我目前没有稳定的收入，所以办一张信用卡可能会引诱我花更多的钱！ (1)without/beyond doubt　　 毫无疑问 (2)There is no doubt that... 毫无疑问…… There is some doubt whether... 是否……尚有疑问。 (3)doubt＋that从句(用于否定句或疑问句中) doubt＋whether/if从句(用于肯定句中) 【单句语法填空/补全句子/完成句子】 (1)To be honest, I doubt whether/if I'm making any difference to these boys' lives at all. (2)There is still some doubt whether the autumn sports meeting will be held in our school, but there is no doubt that it will be held soon after our National Day holiday. (3)(译林选必二U3)Without/Beyond doubt(毫无疑问), genome editing is one of the greatest inventions in the history of science. (4)毫无疑问，这次活动不仅使我们掌握了一些实用的技能，而且增强了我们的安全意识。 There is no doubt that the activity not only equipped us with some practical skills but also raised our awareness of safety.[应用文写作之活动介绍] 　commitment n.投入，花费；承诺；奉献，献身 【经典例句】 ①(教材P4)I know I could get a bank loan to pay the deposit on my very own apartment, but I don't feel ready to make that kind of commitment, and I do like my mom's cooking. 我知道我可以得到一笔银行贷款来支付自己公寓的订金，但我认为自己还没有准备好做出那种投入，而且我特别喜欢妈妈做的饭。 ②(北师大必修二U6)With a new sense of energy and commitment, Reeve undertook an intense exercise programme to help him achieve this goal. 为了帮助他达成目标，里夫凭借一种新的力量和使命感，开始了高强度的运动计划。 (1)make a commitment to...　 对……做出承诺 make a commitment to doing sth. 保证/承诺做某事 (2)commit v. 犯(错误或罪行)； 全心全意投入；承诺，保证 commit oneself/sb.to (doing) sth. 致力于(做)某事 commit...to (doing) sth. 投入……(做)某事 (3)committed adj. 坚定的；尽心尽力的 be committed to (doing) sth. 致力于/承诺(做)某事 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)(译林选必二U1)Though journalists are committed to presenting(present) the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports. (2)I strongly suggest you commit an hour a day to reading(read) English, which can gradually improve your oral English. [应用文写作之建议信] (3)这个英语节目致力于增进学生对国内外事务的理解，因此它受到我们学生的欢迎。 This English programme commits itself to/is committed to enhancing students' understanding of domestic and international affairs and as a result, it is popular with us students. 　suitable adj.合适的 【经典例句】 ①(教材P4)Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons. 为文章选择另一个合适的标题并给出你的理由。 ②(人教必修三U3) But perhaps what many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to suit everyone's taste, with traditional dishes from all over China. 但也许许多游客和旧金山人对唐人街最珍视的是它的食物。有适合每个人口味的中国菜，有来自中国各地的传统菜肴。 (1)be suitable for... 　　　　 适合…… be suitable to do sth. 适合做某事 (2)suit v. 适合；合(某人) 心意；相配 n. 西装；套装 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)Sadly, Linda didn't have any dress suitable to attend(attend) the wedding party of her friend Emily. (2)The teacher recommended a suitable(suit) reading list for the students. (3)因为我流利的英语，我确信我适合做志愿者工作。 Because of my fluent English, I am convinced that I am suitable for the volunteer job． [应用文写作之申请信] 　as if/though引导方式状语从句 【经典例句】 ①(教材P3)I expected to feel instantly different, as if I had closed the door on my childhood and stepped into a whole new adult world. 我原想着我会立刻有不同的感觉，就好像我关上了童年的大门，迈入一个全新的成人世界。 ②(译林必修三U3)I felt lost and anxious, as if I had missed something of value. 我感到失落和焦虑，就好像我错过了有价值的东西。 as if/though意为“似乎、好像”，可引导表语从句和方式状语从句。若从句表示真实的情况或将来实现的可能性较大的情况，从句用陈述语气；反之则用虚拟语气。 (1)表示与现在事实相反的情况时，从句谓语动词用一般过去时(be动词通常用were)； (2)表示与过去事实相反的情况时，从句谓语动词用“had＋过去分词”； (3)表示将来实现的可能性较小的情况时，从句谓语动词用“would/could/might＋动词原形”； (4)当as if/though引导的从句的主语和主句的主语一致，且从句谓语动词是be动词的某种形式时，从句的主语和be动词可以省略，后面直接跟名词、形容词、介词短语、动词不定式或分词。 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)It seems as though he is(be) bored with his long tiresome commutes, so I strongly recommend him to quit the job. (2)Although they are meeting for the first time，they talk so intimately with each other as if they were(be) old friends. (3)看起来你好像真的对中国文化感兴趣，因此我建议你申请北京大学，它是中国最好的大学之一。 It seems as if/though you are really interested in Chinese culture, so I recommend you to apply for Peking University, one of the best universities in China. 　find＋it＋adj.＋to do sth. 【经典例句】 ①(教材P4)Because I contribute to the household bills and my commute to work is quite expensive, I find it hard to save any money. 因为我要分担家庭开支，并且上班的通勤费也相当高，我发现很难存下来钱。 ②(译林必修一U3)We often find it easier to recognize other people's weaknesses than our own. 我们常常发现认识别人的弱点比认识自己的更容易。 “find＋it＋adj.＋to do sth.”句型中it作形式宾语。it作形式宾语的常见句型还有： (1)find＋it＋形容词/名词＋(for sb.) to do sth.； find＋it＋形容词/名词＋从句； find＋it＋no good/no use/no value/...＋doing sth.；　 (2)常用于此类句型的动词还有think、consider、make、feel、believe等。 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)(北师大选必一U1)According to research, over two­thirds of young people find it easier to make(make) friends online than it is “in real life”． (2)I think it no good reading(read) in bed, which does great harm to our eyes and can potentially lead to long­term vision problems. (3)我们必须向公众明确，保护环境是每个人的责任，而且小小的行动也能为我们的星球带来显著的积极变化。 We must make it clear to the public that protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility and that small actions can lead to significant positive changes for our planet.[应用文写作之倡议书] Ⅰ.品句填词 1．I think household robots will be widely used in ordinary families in the near future. 2．I had planned to apply for a credit card, but my parents didn't approve(同意), saying it would tempt me to spend more money. 3．Respecting others is a virtue and being respected is a great pleasure. 4．As teenagers, it is not until we are able to face difficulties bravely that we are mature(成熟的) enough. 5．The results of the local election(选举) will be announced next week. 6．The librarian reminded the freshmen to put the magazines where they were after finishing reading them. 7．Applicants should submit a letter stating why they would be suitable(合适的) for the post, together with a curriculum vitae (简历), and the application form, by email. 8．Reaching adulthood means it is legal(合法的) for you to apply for a job and earn a wage. 9．The audience instantly(立刻) fell silent when the pianist touched the keys. 10．He is a man of great integrity(正直诚实), always ready to stand up for what is right. Ⅱ.词块运用 1．The best thing about working in an open­minded team is that it feels like everyone has a say on how it should operate(对它应如何运作有发言权). 2．Davis admitted that his car crashed into his neighbour's garden and promised to take responsibility for the damage(对损失负责). 3．He is in charge of organizing the meeting(负责组织这次会议) which is scheduled for next Monday afternoon. 4．Those behind the wheel(驾驶汽车) must obey traffic rules in any case, for the sake of the safety of others as well as themselves. 5．With great achievement, Shakespeare is no doubt(毫无疑问) the greatest dramatist in the history of English literature. 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 When I was a child, I always dreamed of growing up quickly.I thought being an adult would 1.be easy enough to handle everything in life(能轻松应对生活中的一切；be＋adj./adv.＋enough to do sth.).I imagined myself driving a car alone, managing my own money, and making important decisions.However, as I grew older, I realized that adulthood wasn't as simple as I had imagined. I 2.found it challenging to balance work, relationships, and personal goals(发现平衡工作、人际关系和个人目标具有挑战性；find＋it＋adj.＋to do sth.).Sometimes, I felt overwhelmed and exhausted, 3.as if/though I were carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders(仿佛我肩上扛着世界的重担；as if/though引导方式状语从句).But with time, I learned that growing up isn't about being perfect but about learning, adapting, and facing challenges with courage and determination. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $