高中英语必修二 Unit 1 Period One

1、As we all know，there are a large number of cultural relics all over the world.Nowadays，more and more people are interested in the topic about how to protect cultural relics.Cultural relics also have begun to be a hot topic in China today as the balance between developing the nation and keeping tradi

2、tional culture.This can be seen in the publics hope to rebuild places of interest.This can be seen in Beijing as traditional courtyards are removed to make way for large，modern buildings.As people gain more money and are able to move around freely in China，they want to protect the relics of their cu

3、ltural past.People now wish to protect traditional architecture (建筑物) like old city walls instead of knocking them down.Some even wish to rebuild those that have been torn down.The Chinese people show their interest in the folk arts and hope that some new culture exhibitions will be helpful to educa

4、te people to protect some cultural relics1.In addition2，Chinese culture is also spreading (传播) in many foreign countries.Chinese studies abroad have increased a great deal as China becomes more of a growing economic and international player.The interest in Chinese relics abroad is also high because

5、so many foreigners come to appreciate Chinese culture every year.靓句运用于写作1I am delighted to inform you that this years music festival will be held shortly.(2019全国，书面表达) 2We feel at ease in our school uniforms every day.In addition，the traditional Chinese dress cant reflect the unique culture of our s

6、chool.(2019江苏，书面表达)Period OneListening and Speaking & Reading and ThinkingComprehending匹配左边的单词与右边的汉语意思第一组1creativeA申请(表)；用途；运用；应用(程序)2balance B保护；保存；维持；保护区3preserve C促进；提升；推销；晋级4promote D平衡；均匀；使平衡5application E创造性的；有创造力的；有创意的答案1.E2.D3.B4.C5.A第二组6proposal A阻止；阻碍；阻挠7protest B限度；限制；限定8establish C抗议；(公开

7、)反对9limit D建立；创立10prevent E提议；建议答案6.E7.C8.D9.B10.A第三组11contribution A值得做的；值得花时间的12donate B企图；试图；尝试13disappear C消失；灭绝；消亡14attempt D捐赠；赠送；献(血)15worthwhile E捐款；贡献；捐赠答案11.E12.D13.C14.B15.Aeq x(Step 1Fastreading)1Whats the main idea of the passage?AEgypt built a dam to benefit the local people.BWe can co

8、mbine making progress with preserving cultural relics by working together.CHow did the Aswan Dam come into being?DAny problem can be solved by working together.答案B2Match each paragraph with its topic sentence.Para.1 AThe spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today.Para.2 BWhen the project e

9、nded in 1980，it was considered a great success.Para.3 CHow were the cultural relics protected?Para.4 DA committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics.Para.5 EBig challenges，however，can sometimes lead to great solutions.Para.6 FFinding and

10、 keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.答案Para.1 FPara.2 EPara.3 DPara.4 CPara.5 BPara.6 Aeq x(Step 2Carefulreading).Judge whether the following statements are true(T) or false(F)1The old must go hand in hand with the new.(F)2It is impo

11、rtant to balance progress and the protection of cultural sites.(T)3At first，the proposal to build a dam across the Nile was objected by the Egyptians.(T)4The work of building the Aswan Dam began in 1950.(F)5Many new temples completely replaced the old ones during the building of the dam.(F)6The dam

12、was completed through cooperation among countries.(T).Choose the best answer.1Which word can replace the underlined one in the sentence “it is not possible to preserve everything from our past”？AReserve. BDeserve.CProtect. DProtest.答案C2.Which is not the purpose of building the dam?ATo take control o

13、f floods.BTo generate electricity.CTo supply water to farmers.DTo create a scenic spot.答案D3What did the experts not do after the committee was established?ATo investigate the issue.BTo compromise with the local people.CTo carry out several tests.DTo make a suggestion for how to save the buildings.答案

14、B4How were the temples saved?ABy rebuilding them in a new place using the original materials.BBy destroying and rebuilding them.CBy moving them to a new place without changing them.DBy building new temples to replace the old ones.答案A5Which of the following statements is WRONG?AIt took about 20 years

15、 to build the dam.BUNESCO is an organization which runs a programme to prevent world cultural heritage sites from disappearing.CThrough international cooperation，we can solve any challenge difficult for a single nation.DFrom this passage we can see it is difficult to balance between development and

16、protection of cultural sites.答案Deq x(Step 3Postreading)After reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.In the course of economic development，there comes a time 1.when the old must give way to the new.2.Keeping(keep) balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a

17、 great challenge.In the 1950s，the Egyptian government wanted 3.tobuild(build) a dam.However，the project led 4.to protests，because the water from the dam would likely damage a number of cultural relics.So the government turned to the UN for help.A committee 5.wasestablished(establish) to deal with th

18、e challenge and the experts investigated the issue，conducted tests and made a 6.proposal(propose) to save the cultural relics.7.Finally(final)，the work began in 1960.The temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece and moved and put back together again in a new place.Over the next

19、 20 years,8.thousands(thousand) of engineers and workers rescued countless cultural relics.In 1980，the project ended,9.which was considered 10.a great success.It shows that if a problem seems too difficult for a single nation，the global community can sometimes provide a solution.eq x(Step 4Sentencel

20、earning)1There comes a time when the old must give way to the new，and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.句式分析此句中的There comes a time.是倒装句，when引导定语从句修饰先行词atime；and后的句子中it是形式主语，真正的主语是不定式短语to preserve.；as引导状语从句。自主翻译新旧更替的时代已经到来，在走向未来的过程中，我们不可能将过去的一切都保存下来

21、。2After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem，and citizens who lived near the dam，the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.句式分析本句中after是介词，后接动名词短语作宾语；两个who引导的都是定语从句，分别修饰先行词scientists和citizens；固定短语turn to.for help译为“向求助”。自主翻译在听取了研究这个问题的科学家和住在大坝附近的居民的意见后，政府于1959年求

22、助于联合国。3Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past，but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.句式分析not only.but also.不但而且，当连接两个句子时，若not only置于句首，句子要用倒装。句中的that did not run over.是定语从句，修饰

23、先行词apath；在but also分句中that引导宾语从句，其中的it是形式主语，代替真正的主语动词不定式to work.。自主翻译 这些国家不仅找到了一条不以牺牲古迹为代价的未来发展之路，而且明白了多个国家合作创造美好未来的可能性。4Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO，which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing.句式分析句中含有两个定语从句。一个是由which引导的非限制性定语从

24、句，修饰先行词UNESCO；另一个是由that引导的限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a programme；prevent .from.防止某人(事)。自主翻译 联合国教科文组织(UNESCO)也许是最好的例子，该组织实施了一项计划，防止世界各地的文化遗产消失。.阅读理解A(2019蚌埠二中高一期中)Have you ever been to Singapore？It is a dynamic city-state where you will find a harmonious mixture of culture，cuisine(烹饪)，arts，people and architecture(

25、建筑)If you have at least 5 hours to spare in transit(运输；中转) before your next flight，join us in one of our free two-hour guided tours，which run daily at regular times.Registration for the tour must be made at least one hour before the start of the tour.HERITAGE(遗产) TOURTour Timings：900 am to 1100 am11

26、30 am to 130 pm230 pm to 430 pm400 pm to 600 pmThe heritage tour has a short stopover at the Merlion Park before going to the Colonial District，Central Business District and Chinatown or Little India.The journey to the Merlion Park offers you a entire view of Singapores landmarks like Marina Bay San

27、ds，Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay.The tour will bring you through a discovery journey where you will have a glimpse of a unique mixture of East and West，tradition and modernity.It will be a splendid way for you to explore the history，culture and lifestyle of multi-racial Singapore while in y

28、our transit.CITY LIGHT TOURTour Timings：630 pm to 830 pmAs night falls，Singapore takes another look to offer an entertainment choice.The City Light Tour brings you to various attractions in Singapore.As the journey begins from Changi Airport towards Benjamin Sheares Bridge，you will get a wide view o

29、f Singapores famous symbolsthe Singapore Flyer，Marina Bay Sands and Esplanade.Next，you will see the Helix(螺旋的) Bridge which is inspired by the double helix of our DNA structure.eq x(语篇解读本文是一篇应用文，介绍了新加坡的遗迹之旅和城市之光之旅。)1If it is 245 pm now and Mikes plane is going to take off at 835 pm，which is the best

30、 timing for him?A900 am to 1100 am.B1130 am to 130 pm.C230 pm to 430 pm.D400 pm to 600 pm.答案D解析推理判断题。根据HERITAGE(遗产) TOUR中的“400 pm to 600 pm”可知，如果现在是下午245，迈克的飞机835起飞的话，400 pm to 600 pm的遗迹之旅最适合他，故D项正确。2People can enjoy a wide view of Singapores landmarks on the way to .ALittle India BChinatownCthe Mer

31、lion Park Dthe Colonial District答案C解析细节理解题。根据HERITAGE(遗产) TOUR中的“The journey to the Merlion Park offers you a entire view of Singapores landmarks like Marina Bay Sands，Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay.”可知，鱼尾狮公园之旅提供了新加坡的地标性建筑的全景，由此可知，新加坡的地标性建筑在去鱼尾狮公园的路上，故C项正确。3Which of the following is TRUE abo

32、ut the City Light Tour?AIt is a great tour to explore the history，culture and lifestyle of Singapore.BYoull have a glimpse of a unique mixture of East and West during the tour.COn the tour，you can see Helix Bridge，which looks like our DNA structure.DIt begins from Marina Bay Sands and goes towards B

33、enjamin Sheares Bridge.答案C解析细节理解题。根据CITY LIGHT TOUR中的“Next，you will see the Helix(螺旋的) Bridge which is inspired by the double helix of our DNA structure.”可知，在城市之光之旅中，你可以看到像DNA结构的螺旋桥。BSay you are a 17th century construction(建筑) worker whos worked long and hard to build a splendid tower for the dead w

34、ife of your emperor(皇帝)Now say that the emperor orders you to cut off your fingertips so you can never build another one.Yes，that is the Taj Mahal，one of the most famous buildings in the world.And the tale(传说) behind the construction is just as impressive(印象深刻的) as the building itself.First，theres t

35、he emperor of northern India，Shah Jehan，also called the King of the World.In 1612，Shah Jehan married Mumtaz Mahal.Madly in love，they had 14 children over the next 20 years.But then sadness came.As Mumtaz was about to give birth to child Number 14，she said she had heard her unborn baby cry out.It was

36、 a sign of death.And as Mumtaz lay dying，she asked Jehan to build a lasting memorial(纪念物) to celebrate their love.When the heartbroken Jehan appeared eight days after his wifes death，his people were shocked to see that his coal-black hair had turned snow-white.Putting away his sadness，Jehan ordered

37、his wifes dying wish be carried out(执行)More than 20,000 workers labored nearly 22 years to complete the construction.In 1653，Jehan placed Mumtazs remains in the center under the building.And then，son Number five，Aurangzeb，murdered his brothers and took over the power from his aging father.Jehan live

38、d the rest of his dayseight years，to be exactimprisoned not far from the Taj Mahal.Jehan was only allowed to climb onto the top of his prison to see the timeless treasure from a distance(从远处)But never again would he be allowed to visit ituntil he was buried next to his wife.Today 25,000 people visit

39、 the Taj Mahal each day.Though the reason for building the tower was a strange，sad story，those who see its breathtaking beauty are reminded(使想起) of the happiness that inspired(激发的灵感) its construction.语篇解读本文讲述了世界上最著名的建筑之一泰姬陵，其背后的传说与建筑本身同样令人印象深刻。4The first two paragraphs were written to show that.Athe

40、 Taj Mahal is an unusual historic buildingBancient Indian emperors were cruelCconstruction workers led a hard life in ancient IndiaDIndia has some of the most famous buildings in the world答案A解析推理判断题。由前两段内容可知，作者是想表明泰姬陵是一座不同寻常的历史性建筑。故选A。5The Taj Mahal was first built as.Aa prisonBa gift to MumtazCa me

41、morial buildingDa tourist attraction(景点)答案C解析细节理解题。由第三段最后一句“And as Mumtaz lay dying，she asked Jehan to build a lasting memorial(纪念物) to celebrate their love.”可知，答案为C。6We learn from the text that Mumtaz probably died in.A1626 B1632C1634 D1653答案B解析数字计算题。由第三段内容可知，Mumtaz于1612年结婚，其后20年里生下了14个孩子，在生第14个孩子时

42、死去。1612201632。故选B。7The underlined word “happiness” in the last paragraph refers to .Athe married happiness of the emperor and his wifeBthe great pleasure Jehan once found in exercising his powerCthe happiness Jehan felt on completing the Taj MahalDthe pleasure tourists experience when visiting the T

43、aj Mahal答案A解析词义猜测题。由第三段最后一句可知，Mumtaz Mahal在去世前要求她丈夫建一座永久性的建筑以纪念他们的爱情，所以参观泰姬陵的游客们看到这美得令人窒息的建筑会想起他们的爱情。故选A。C(2019广东中山高一下期末)Many doors close for those who have ever been in prison for a crime.It can be difficult for former prisoners to reenter society.A number of training programs are aimed at reopenin

44、g doors for these men and women.“Together We Bake” teaches cooking and marketing skills to women who have spent time in prison so they can start new lives.It is a 10-week program which teaches women how to bake and sell cookies.Two friends，Tricia Sabatini and Stephanie Wright，created the program.“I

45、have a background in social work and she is an amazing baker，” Ms Wright explains.“We discovered that for this population of women，returning from prison into the community，there arent a lot of resources for them.So we thought we could combine our passions(激情) and develop this job as a training progr

46、am.”Stephanie Wright says they started the program earlier this year.“We had two classes so far that have graduated.This is our third class.We have eight women currently in this class.Weve 16 women graduated in the first two classes.”Terry Garred is one of the graduates.She says the program helped h

47、er turn her life around.Next she hopes to complete her high school studies.She is also working for “Together We Bake” to help other women follow the path she took.The program includes classes in which the women talk about their experiences and learn communication and job skills.Thirty-six-year-old J

48、amie White had spent three years in jail，which made her a little puzzled about her future life back into society.But she found those meetings were very helpful.She learned how to open up，and was just trying to better herself.She gained new skills.She sells baked goods at local markets every weekend

49、now.语篇解读这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“Together We Bake”这个培训项目设立的初衷，现状及意义。8What does “Together We Bake” intend to do?AIt teaches jobless women to learn how to cook.BIt earns money by cooking and selling cookies.CIt helps former women prisoners to start new lives.DIt encourages former prisoners to find jobs they want

50、.答案C解析细节理解题。由第二段首句“Together We Bake teaches cooking and marketing skills to women who have spent time in prison so they can start new lives.”可知，“我们一起烘焙”这个项目旨在帮助前女囚犯开始新生活。9What can we learn from Paragraph 3?AStephanie Wright is an amazing baker.BThere are 3 classes in the program now.CTricia Sabatini

51、 used to be a social worker.D24 women have participated in the program.答案D解析细节理解题。由第三段中的内容可知，前两期班中的16名女人已经毕业，现在是第三期，有8个人。也就是说到目前为止，已经有24名女人参加了这个项目。故选D。10Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?ANew Skills，New LifeBBaking for a New LifeC“Together We Bake” for You and MeDFormer Pr

52、isoners Can Also Be Successful答案B解析标题归纳题。这是一篇说明文，主要介绍“Together We Bake”这个项目，以及它的深远意义(让出狱的人获得技能，开启新的生活，尽快回归社会)。选项B中的“Baking”与这个项目相呼应，“for a New Life”体现了这个项目的深远意义。故选B。11Whats Jamie Whites attitude towards the “Together We Bake” program?AGrateful. BPuzzled.CIndifferent. DConcerned.答案A解析推理判断题。由最后一段中的“But she found those meetings were very helpful.She learned how to open up，and was just trying to better herself.”可知，她对这个项目很感激和认可。grateful感激不尽的；puzzled困惑的；indifferent漠不关心的；concerned关心的。故选A。.七选五Celebrate!Pinatas(彩饰陶罐)In Mexico，children often get pinatas on their birthday.Their parents put chocolat