Unit 1 Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading 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（译林版）

Period 1　Welcome to the unit & Reading What's the main idea of the passage? A.Why reports on the same events contain different or even contradictory information. B.What news reports we should rely on. C.Two news reports about the same event and that we should read news reports critically. D.It's wise to read news reports written from various perspectives and at different stages. 答案：C 1．Why are the results of the Henderson Tower fire different in the two news reports? A.Because the two news reports were written at different stages of the fire. B.Because what the two news reports focus on is different. C.Because one of the journalists was not committed to presenting the truth. D.Because one of the journalists got the wrong information about the event. 2．What is the proper meaning of the word “comprehensive” in paragraph 2 on page 3? A.Accurate.　　　　　　 B．Extensive. C.Understanding. D．Different. 3．What should we do when news reports contradict each other? A.Throw both the newspapers away immediately. B.Check the sources where related key details come. C.Research and interview the figures ourselves. D.Choose to believe the one we are interested in. 4．How did the author organize the passage? A.By giving examples. B.By comparing. C.By defining. D.By listing cause and effect. 答案：1～4.BBBA 1．The fire, which is thought to have started from the 8th floor, spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night, leaving people on the upper floors trapped. (Para.1) [分析]　本句是一个复合句。which引导非限制性定语从句；leaving people on the upper floors trapped是现在分词短语作结果状语。 [翻译]　周日晚上的这场大火被认为是从8楼开始的，迅速蔓延到整座大厦，导致高层的人们被困。 2．It is advisable to remember that journalists may have different priorities, which would influence how they report an event. (Para.5) [分析]　本句是一个复合句。It是形式主语，真正的主语是不定式“to remember that...”；动词remember后跟that引导的宾语从句；which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词priorities。 [翻译]　最好记住，记者可能有不同的侧重点，这会影响他们对事件的报道。 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 critical news reader 一个批判性的新闻读者 2．leave people on the upper floors trapped 导致高层的人们被困 3．figures released by emergency services 紧急服务部门公布的数据 4．dozens of people 许多人 5．hear people screaming and dogs barking 听到人们尖叫和狗吠 6．the smoke was choking me 烟呛得我喘不过气来 7．have different priorities 有不同的侧重点 8．for instance 例如 9．give false information 提供虚假信息 Ⅱ.拓展词汇·用活 根据提示写出相应的单词 1．extend vi.& vt.延伸(距离)；扩大；延长；伸展→extension n．延伸；扩大→extensive adj.广泛的；广阔的 2．construction n．建筑，建造；建造物→construct vt.建设；修建→constructive adj.建设性的→constructor n．建造者 3．minor adj.轻微的，次要的→minority n．少数派；少数；少数民族 4．bath n．洗澡，洗浴；浴缸，浴盆→bathe v．洗澡；游泳 5．automatic adj.自动的；无意识的，不假思索的→automatically adv.无意识地；自动地 6．investigate vt.& vi.侦查，调查；研究→investigation n．调查 7．contradict vt.相矛盾，相反；反驳，驳斥→contradiction n．矛盾；反驳；对立；不一致；驳斥→contradictory adj.相矛盾的；相对立的；抵触的 8．differ vi.相异；意见相左→different adj.不同的→differently adv.不同地→difference n．不同；区别 9．conclusion n．结论，推论；结束，结果；签订，达成→conclude vt.推断出；断定 10．minimum n．最小值，最少量adj.最低的，最小的→(反义词)maximum n．最大量，最大限度 adj.最高的，最多的 11．accurate adj.正确无误的；精确的→accurately adv.精确地；准确地→accuracy n．精确(程度)；准确(性) 12．committed adj.尽心尽力的→commit vt.承诺；保证 vi.忠于；全心全意投入→commitment n．献身，投入；承诺，许诺；花费 13．curiosity n．好奇心，求知欲；奇物，珍品→curious adj.对……好奇的；奇特的→curiously adv.好奇地 Ⅲ.重点短语·再现 根据语境及汉语提示填入合适的短语 1．My father knows a lot about Beijing.He has been there dozens of(许多) times. 2．Do you know how the idea of this old project came about(产生)? 3．For instance(例如), when cooking, we can choose various ingredients to make delicious dishes. 4．With the help of modern technology, many secrets from the past have been brought to light(已被揭露). 5．The professor asks each student to sum up (总结) the main argument of the article that we read last week. 6．I am committed to(致力于) protecting our planet, so that everyone can enjoy fresh air and beautiful environment. Ⅳ.重点句型·呈现 根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子 1．“be about to do sth. when...”意为“正要做某事，这时……” I was about to have a bath when(正要洗澡，这时) I heard people screaming and dogs barking.(Para.2) 2．while表示对比和转折 We can see that the first news report pays more attention to the rescue efforts, while the second talks more about deaths and injuries (而第二篇则更多地谈论死伤情况).(Para.5) 　　　　　　 　trap vt.使落入险境；卡住，绊住 n.陷阱，罗网；圈套；困境，牢笼 【经典例句】 ①(教材P2) The fire, which is thought to have started from the 8th floor, spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night, leaving people on the upper floors trapped. 周日晚上的这场大火被认为是从8楼开始的，迅速蔓延到整座大厦，导致高层的人们被困。 ②(外研选必二U5)In the 1980s, traps and dogs were used to catch the cats. 20世纪80年代，陷阱和狗被用来抓猫。 (1)be/get trapped in...　 被困在……中；陷在……中 trap sb. into (doing) sth. 诱使某人(做)某事 (2)fall into a trap 落入圈套 set a trap for... 为……设下陷阱 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)(2024·浙江卷1月)If I ever get trapped (trap) outside my house again, my local telephone box will, sadly, no longer be able to connect me with my keys. (2)(北师大必修二U6)Having once been a healthy and successful young man to being trapped in a broken body was like a living nightmare to him. (3)Think carefully before you answer questions online. You may be trapped into giving away very important personal information.[应用文写作之建议信] (4)陷入绝境，我瘫坐在地上默默抽泣，无助又失望。 Trapped in a hopeless situation, I sank to the ground and sobbed silently, helpless and disappointed.[读后续写之情绪描写] 　　　　　　 　release vt.发布；释放；松开；发泄；发行；公布；放开　n．释放；发行；排放，泄漏；解脱；新发行的东西(电影、唱片等) 【经典例句】 Taking a walk in nature helps her release tension after a long day at work.　在大自然中散步帮助她在漫长的工作日后释放压力。 【语境辨义】 (1)One solution to this problem is to put the drugs inside a capsule, protecting them from the body—and the body from them—until they can be released at just the right spot.释放 (2)Her latest release is a song about hope.新发行的东西 (3)When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and you'll be on your way.解脱 (4)Moments later, my head was finally released from this horrible pumpkin cage. 松开 　　　　　　 　construction n.建筑，建造；建造物 【经典例句】 The city plans to expand its rail network, but funding for the construction remains uncertain. 该市计划扩建铁路网，但建设资金仍不确定。 (1)under construction　(正在)修建中；(正在)建设中 (2)construct v. 修建；建造；组成；构成 【单句语法填空/一句多译】 (1)It means we have the chance to obtain information about how the moon is constructed(construct). (2)The museum, whose construction(construct) took three years, attracts thousands of visitors every year. (3)从该城市到北京的新铁路正在建设中。 →The new railway from this city to Beijing is being constructed．(construct v．) →The new railway from this city to Beijing is under construction．(construction n．) 　　　　　　 　minor adj.轻微的，次要的　v.辅修　n.辅修科目；未成年人 【经典例句】 ①(教材P2)Lisa Mayer, 29, is among the lucky ones who only suffered minor injuries. 29岁的丽莎·梅耶是仅受轻伤的幸运儿之一。 ②Despite many minor mistakes in my oral English, I am determined to persevere until I can speak English fluently. 尽管我的英语口语中有许多小错误，但是我决心坚持下去，直到我能说一口流利的英语。 (1)minor in　　　　　　　 辅修；兼修 (2)minority n. 少数派；少数；少数民族 in a/the minority 占少数 a/the minority of 少数 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)She plans to minor in French, which will help her find a better job related to cross-cultural communication. (2)People who prefer to exercise in the morning are in a minority in our community, as most of us think night is a better time for relaxing. (3)少数选择每天步行上学的学生表示，这种出行方式既环保又健康。 A/The minority of students who choose to walk to school every day say that this way of travel is both environmentally friendly and healthy.[应用文写作之环境保护] 　　　　　　 　come about 发生 【经典例句】 ①(教材P3)However, we usually find that reports on the same events contain different or even contradictory information. How do these differences come about? 然而，我们通常会发现，关于同一事件的报道包含着不同甚至相互矛盾的信息。这些差异是如何产生的呢？ ②(外研必修一U2)When you open a dictionary, you often come across a lot of unfamiliar words. 当你打开一本词典时，你经常会碰到许多生词。 come across　　 (偶然)碰到；(无意中)发现；讲清楚明白 come out 出版；出现；显露；结果是 come up 走近；即将发生；开始；上升；发芽；被提出 come up with 提出；提供；追赶上 come through 安然度过；脱险 【用come的相关短语填空/完成句子】 (1)He came through several operations and a lot of pain by mastering his will. (2)While riding his bike home on a cold night, he came across a sad-looking elderly woman wandering the streets by herself. (3)I wanted to come up with a healthy, natural way for people to drink when on the go. (4)他学习一直很刻苦。他怎么会在考试中失败了呢？ He always works hard. How did it come about that he failed in the exam? 　　　　　　 　priority n.优先事项，首要事情； 优先权，重点 【经典例句】 Prior to starting the chemistry experiment, the teacher reminded us of the safety rules that we must follow strictly. 开始做化学实验之前，老师提醒我们必须严格遵守的安全守则。 (1)give priority to　　　 优先考虑；给予……优先权 (2)prior adj. 先前的；优先的 (be) prior to 在……之前的；居先(to为介词) (be) senior to 比……大/年长；比……职位高 (be) junior to　　　　 比……小/年幼；比……职位低 (be) superior to 优于……；强过，胜过 (3)prioritize v. 优先处理 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)Prior to becoming(become) a qualified exchange student, you must pass both the language test and the academic assessment. (2)(2025·新高考全国卷Ⅱ)Still, in room 386, academics don't come first. Physical health and mental health are the priority(prior). (3)学校决定优先改造校园图书馆，这让全体学生都兴奋不已，满心期待。 The school decided to give priority to improving the campus library, which made all the students very excited and eager for it. 　　　　　　 　differ vi.相异；意见相左 【经典例句】 ①(教材P3)For instance, the numbers of deaths differ in the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire.　例如，在亨德森大厦火灾的两个新闻报道中的死亡人数不同。 ②Her taste in music differs from mine; she prefers classical while I enjoy rock. 她的音乐品味和我的不一样；她更喜欢古典音乐，而我喜欢摇滚。 (1)differ from...(in...) (在……方面)与……不同 (2) different adj.　　 不同的；有区别的 be different from...(in...) 与……(在……方面)不同 (3)difference n. 差别；差异；不同(之处) make a/no difference to... 对……有/没有影响； 对……起/不起作用 tell the difference between...and... 区分……和……的不同 【单句语法填空/语段写作】 (1)Cultural traditions in the north differ from those in the south in festival customs, which reflects the diversity of our country's culture. (2)(2025·新高考全国卷Ⅱ) The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. (3)我最尊敬的人是我的数学老师，他在教学方面与其他老师不同。在我们的学习上，他先进的教学方法对我们学生有巨大影响。在我们的日常生活中，他教我们如何明辨是非。 The person I respect most is my maths teacher who/that differs from/is different from other teachers in teaching. In our studies，his advanced teaching methods make a great difference to us students. In our daily routine，he teaches us how to tell the difference between right and wrong．[应用文写作之人物介绍] 　　　　　　 　conclusion n.结论；推论；结束，结果； 签订，达成 【经典例句】 ①(教材P3)When we come across such factual differences, we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the news reports gives false information. 当我们发现这些事实的差异时，我们不应该急于下结论说其中一篇新闻报道提供了虚假信息。 ②(人教选必一U1)She concluded that boiling the sweet wormwood apparently destroyed its medical properties. 她得出结论，煮沸青蒿显然破坏了它的药用特性。 (1)draw/reach/come to/arrive at/get to a conclusion得出结论 rush to a conclusion 急于下结论 in conclusion 总而言之 (2)conclude v.　 推断出；得出结论；(使)结束 conclude from... 从……中推断出 conclude (sth.) with sth.(by doing...) (通过做……)以某事结束(某事) 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)She concluded her speech with a powerful quote that inspired everyone in the audience. (2)我们可以从这些数据中得出结论：规律运动能降低患病风险；总而言之，坚持锻炼对我们的健康有益。 We can draw/come to/reach/arrive at/get to a conclusion from/conclude from the data that regular exercise reduces the risk of illness; in conclusion, keeping exercising is good for our health. 　　　　　　 　bring sth. to light 揭露，披露 【经典例句】 ①(教材P3)News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts are brought to light. 随着新的事实不断被披露，在同一事件的不同阶段撰写的新闻报道可能包含不同的信息。 ②If she were not speechless, and if she could defend herself, her innocence would come to light. 要是她会说话，能为自己辩解的话，她的清白无辜就大白于天下了。 cast/shed/throw light on 使(问题等)较容易理解 come to light 为人所知；变得众所周知；暴露；揭露 in the light of 考虑到；鉴于 make light of 轻视……；对……不在乎 【单句语法填空/一句多译】 (1)He is a modest person who always makes light of what he has achieved. (2)This research paper casts light on the complex relationship between climate change and ocean currents. (3)In the light of my last failure, I carefully check my test paper again this time. (4)有关她的一些不为人知的早期生活细节现已公布于众。 →Some little-known details of her early life have been brought to light． →Some little-known details of her early life have come to light． 　　　　　　 　sum vi.总结；概括 n.金额，款项；总和，总数；全部 【经典例句】 To sum up, reading widely improves not only vocabulary but also critical thinking, which is essential for academic success. 总之，广泛阅读不仅能提升词汇量，还能增强批判性思维，这对学业成功至关重要。 (1)sum up　　　　　　 总结；概括 to sum up 总之；概括地说 (2)a large sum of 一大笔；大量的 (3)summary n. 总结；概括；概要 summarize v. 总结；概括；概述 【完成句子】 (1)这所大学花了一大笔钱购买新的实验设备，大大改善了学生的实践学习体验。 The university spent a large sum of money on new lab equipment, which greatly improved students' hands-on learning experience.　 (2)在演讲中，他通过讲述一个打动全场的故事，概括了友谊的力量。 In his speech, he summed up the power of friendship by sharing a story that moved everyone in the audience. 　表示“总之”的短语还有in conclusion、in short、in brief、 all in all、 to conclude、 in a word等。 　　　　　　 　committed adj.尽心尽力的；坚定的； 坚信的 【经典例句】 ①(教材P3)Though journalists are committed to presenting the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports. 尽管记者们致力于呈现真相，我们最好还是运用自己的判断力，而非完全依赖新闻报道。 ②(外研选必二U1)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。 (1)be committed to (doing) sth. 致力于/承诺(做)某事 (2)commit v. 全心全意投入；承诺， 保证；犯(错误或罪行) commit oneself/sb.to (doing) sth. 致力于(做)某事 commit...to (doing) sth. 投入……(做)某事 (3)commitment n. 投入，花费；承诺， 许诺；奉献，献身 make a commitment to... 承诺；致力于 make a commitment to doing sth. 保证/承诺做某事 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)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] (2) (北师大必修二U6)With a new sense of energy and commitment(commit), Reeve undertook an intense exercise programme to help him achieve this goal. (3) 我们致力于追求梦想，为社会作出积极贡献。让我们带着希望和勇气拥抱未来，让母校为我们骄傲。 We commit ourselves to/are committed to pursuing our dreams. Let's embrace the future with hope and courage, and make our mother school proud.[应用文写作之演讲稿] 　　　　　　 　curiosity n.好奇心，求知欲；奇物，珍品 【经典例句】 ①(教材P5)Secondly, you must have a natural curiosity about things that are happening, even though they may appear to be minor matters. 其次，你必须对正在发生的事情有天生的好奇心，即使这些事情看起来可能是小事。 ②It's widely believed that being curious about the world is the greatest motivation in learning. 人们普遍认为，对世界感到好奇是学习的最大动力。 (1)out of curiosity　　　 出于好奇 satisfy/meet one's curiosity 满足某人的好奇心 with curiosity 好奇地 (2)curious adj. 对……好奇的；求知欲强的；奇特的 be curious to do sth. 渴望做某事 be curious about sth. 对某事感到好奇 (3)curiously adv. 好奇地 【单句语法填空/完成句子】 (1)I'm curious to know(know) how many satellites have been sent into space up to now. (2)If you are curious about the history of our school or concerned about its future, you mustn't miss this excellent opportunity！[应用文写作之邀请信] (3)The child looked at the robot curiously(curious), wanting to know how it worked. (4)(2023·浙江卷1月读后续写)窗边的声音引起了我的注意，于是我出于好奇走进房子，发现了一只蜂鸟。 A noise at a window caught my attention, so I entered the house out of curiosity and found a hummingbird.[读后续写之动作描写] 　　　　　　 　“be about to do sth.when...”意为“正要做某事，这时……” 【经典例句】 ①(教材P2)I was about to have a bath when I heard people screaming and dogs barking. 我正要洗澡，这时听到人们尖叫和狗吠。 ②I had just handed in my exam paper when I remembered I had missed a key question. 我刚交上试卷，这时才想起漏了一道关键的题目。 ③In the summer of 1905, this outspoken young man was rocking his one-year-old baby when he was suddenly inspired. 1905年夏天，这个坦率的年轻人给他一岁的孩子晃动摇篮时突然受到启发。 教材原句中使用了“be about to do sth. when...”结构，意为“正要做某事，这时……”；when在此句中是并列连词，意为“正在那时、这时”，引起一个意想不到的动作。相关句型还有： (1)be on the point of doing sth. when... 正要做某事，这时…… (2)had just done sth. when... 刚做过某事，这时…… (3)be doing sth. when... 正在做某事，这时…… 【单句语法填空/句式升级】 (1)I was on the point of giving up when my best friend encouraged me to go on. (2)(2023·浙江卷1月读后续写)I was standing(stand) by the car when a hummingbird flew to the center of our group and began hovering (盘旋).[读后续写之动作描写] (3)I was really disappointed and about to leave(leave) when he walked out of a building. (4)I had just locked the door, and at that time I realised I had left my key in the room. →I had just locked the door when I realised I had left my key in the room.(时间状语从句) We depend on news to learn about 1.what is happening in the world around us, but we sometimes find reports on 2.the same events may contain different or even contradictory information. For example, about the Henderson Tower fire, two news reports are 3.different(differ) from each other. But how do these differences come about? Firstly, journalists may have different priorities, 4.which would influence how they report an event. So we should read news reports about an event in a more comprehensive way. Secondly, because events in the real world are 5.usually(usual) complicated and constantly 6.changing(change), news reports may contradict each other 7.in terms of factual details. Thirdly, journalists may approach information they get from research or interviews differently. To sum up, it is wise to read news reports 8.written(write) from various perspectives and at different 9.stages(stage), and every one of us has the potential 10.to be(be) a critical news reader with great discrimination. Ⅰ.品句填词 1．After reviewing all the evidence, the scientists reached a conclusion that climate change is accelerating faster than expected. 2．(人教必修一U4)Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150，000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped(困住) and to bury the dead. 3．Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual(事实的) reading. 4．Prior to the Spring Festival, lots of activities will be well-prepared, such as making dumplings. 5．The community's volunteer activities aim to promote understanding among different groups and eliminate discrimination(歧视) through mutual help and communication. 6．Your dream of becoming a journalist(记者) is to come true because you are wise and hardworking. 7．She would break my biscuits in half to be certain I wouldn't choke(噎住). 8．The findings show a critical(关键的) need to invest in disaster prevention. 9．On a summer afternoon at school, all those long, hard hours of study and commitment(付出) finally bore fruit. 10．Although the accident caused some minor(轻微的) damage to the car, thankfully no one was injured. Ⅱ.词块运用 1．After we read the long article about environmental protection, the teacher asked us to sum up the main idea (总结大意) in three sentences. 2．It is necessary to encourage kids to come up with new ways(提出新的方法) to make use of technology in school life. 3．As time went by, I came to realize that every small act of kindness can make a difference to others(对他人产生影响). 4．Prior to leaving for France(在动身去法国之前), he had been exposed to various traditional French cultures. 5．Many students who minor in a foreign language(辅修外语) find it easier to apply for international internships. 6．This discovery of the sunken ship threw light on ancient shipping routes(揭示了古代的航行路线) and trade practices. 7．In conclusion/To sum up (总之), friendship is not about how long you've known someone, but whether they stand by you when you're at your lowest. 8．To use someone's property without permission is to commit a crime(犯罪). 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 With the advancement of technology, news media is constantly evolving, 1.resulting in/leading to faster spread of information(促使信息传播速度更快；现在分词短语作状语). Journalists often complain that sometimes 2.they are about to publish a report when(他们正要发表一篇报道，这时；be about to do sth. when...) a new development suddenly emerges, requiring them to adapt swiftly.3.It is crucial for media to check facts thoroughly before reporting(媒体在报道前彻底核实事实这一点至关重要；it作形式主语), which ensures accuracy and credibility. Now traditional newspapers and broadcast media still hold their place, 4.while digital media has emerged as a powerful force(而数字媒体已经作为一股强大的力量出现；while表示对比和转折), offering instant updates and a wider reach. This shift has not only diversified (使多样化) the ways we read news, but also emphasized the importance of responsible journalism in today's interconnected world. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $