选择性必修第二册 Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
高考题型组合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Tina Leverton was 62 when she bought her first pair of ballet shoes.She said putting her feet into the soft leather was very emotional.She said，“I’ve waited a long time for it.”
A few days later，Leverton took her first ballet class after seeing an advertisement in a newspaper.It showed older women dancing in a class near Leverton’s house.“As I came in the door，I found a big smile on my face.From the minute I started，I felt like coming home.”
Leverton had longed to dance as a child.Sadly，her parents couldn’t afford ballet classes，for they were first generation Indian immigrants，struggling to make a living in the UK.Her father was a train driver on the underground in London and her mother held two cleaning jobs.Nonetheless，she harboured her dream of being a ballerina(芭蕾舞女演员)．
At her present age，a grand plie—lowering to the floor with bent knees—seemed to be out of the question.It took her three months to master the move: leaping and landing on one foot.“I love the struggle and the challenge of learning something new.People in their 60s have a lot of self limiting beliefs：‘I can’t do it，’‘I’m not good enough.’ And maybe they’re not good enough.But it doesn’t matter，”she said.
Ballet has been transformative.At a medical appointment a few months after Leverton’s first class，a nurse measured her at 163cm，half an inch taller than she had thought.She attributes(归因) the difference to improved posture.Her muscle tone has improved and her lower back pain has stopped.Dancing has also brought new friends.She met a group of older，more independent women and worked together towards a team award with the Royal Academy of Dance.And then，of course，there is the joyful feeling.“Ballet is all the therapy(治疗) I’ll ever need，”said Leverton.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了蒂娜·莱弗顿因为年少时家里比较贫穷，所以无法实现她的舞蹈梦。62岁时她开始学习芭蕾舞，虽然遇到了一些困难，但是她坚持了下来，而且芭蕾舞给她带来了很多的变化。
1．How did Leverton feel after taking her first dance lesson
A．Tired. B．Confused.
C．Shocked. D．Thrilled.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“As I came in the door，I found a big smile on my face.From the minute I started，I felt like coming home.”可推知，莱弗顿上第一节芭蕾舞课时感觉很兴奋。故选D。
2．Why didn’t Leverton learn to dance when she was young
A．Her family was badly off.
B．She wasn’t able to leap high.
C．Her family laughed at her dream.
D．She had to focus on classes.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Sadly，her parents couldn’t afford ballet classes...her mother held two cleaning jobs.”可知，莱弗顿小时候家境贫寒，父母的收入也不高，所以导致她小时候不能学跳舞。故选A。
3．What did dancing bring to Leverton
A．A team award.
B．Money and fame.
C．Friendship and joy.
D．A medical treatment.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Dancing has also brought new friends.”以及“And then，of course，there is the joyful feeling.”可知，芭蕾舞给莱弗顿带来了很多的朋友和乐趣。故选C。
4．What can we learn from Leverton’s story
A．Hard work pays off.
B．Never too old to pursue dreams.
C．Interest is the key to success.
D．Money isn’t everything.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据全文可知，62岁的莱弗顿开始学习跳芭蕾舞，虽然遇到了一些困难，但是她坚持了下来，而且芭蕾舞给她带来了很多的变化。她交了很多新朋友，而且从中获得了很多乐趣。由此可推知，我们可以从莱弗顿的故事中学到“追求梦想永远不嫌老”的道理。故选B。
B
(2023·湖南衡阳联考)
Everything you know is in your brain.For what you don’t，you can ask the web.However，as you can imagine，in the past there were no computers and no web at all.Think about people living 3,500 years ago，in places where pyramids towered above them.The lack of explanations about how things worked inspired the ancients to make discoveries and feed their curiosity.
But do not think they knew nothing：In fact，we still wonder how the Egyptians could build the pyramids using their own，rather rudimentary equipment.They wrote down their knowledge on books(called papyrus scrolls) so that later people could benefit from their skills.
Living safer and healthier was a top priority for the ancients：When they hurt their heads in battles，they used to heal their wounds using the cures，some of which were recorded on a papyrus now known as the Edwin Smith Papyrus.Interestingly，this is the oldest written evidence of the word “brain”we have on Earth，and it dates back to 3,500 years ago!
However，writing the word “brain”on a papyrus did not solve all the questions about it.Around 2,500 years ago，for example，ancient Greeks wondered whether mind and soul lay in the brain or in the heart.
2,000 years ago，Roman physician Galen of Pergamon was sure he had solved the question：It was the brain，not the heart，that was the center of mental life.However，Galen had to convince the people around him that what he had discovered was true.It was not easy，mostly because people held their earlier beliefs.Every neuroscientist，just like Galen did，has to carefully observe reality，focus on something that is really interesting，think about how it can work，perform experiments，and discuss the data they get.This way，they can obtain convincing evidence to be shared with others.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了古埃及人、古希腊人和古罗马人对未知的探索，以及他们所表现出的科学精神。
5．What encouraged the ancients to make discoveries
A．The hope for keeping curiosity.
B．The need for writing books.
C．The search for explanations.
D．The wish to work faster.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段末句可知，对万物如何运行的解释的缺乏激发古人去进行探索，以满足他们的好奇心。故选C。
6．Which word can best replace “rudimentary”underlined in paragraph 2
A．Complicated. B．Primitive.
C．Electrical. D．Protective.
答案 B
解析 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句语境可知，此处表示“事实上，我们仍然想知道埃及人是如何用他们自己相当原始的设备建造金字塔的”，故rudimentary意为“原始的；早期的”，B项与其意思最为接近。故选B。
7．What can be learned about the Edwin Smith Papyrus
A．It was probably a medical text.
B．It was finished 2,500 years ago.
C．It was considered useless at first.
D．It was written by Galen of Pergamon.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“...heal their wounds using the cures，some of which were recorded on a papyrus now known as the Edwin Smith Papyrus.”可知，古埃及人会用某些方法来疗伤，其中一些被记录在现在被称为《艾德温·史密斯纸草文稿》的书上，由此可推知，这可能是一本医学方面的书籍。故选A。
8．How did Galen convince people of his discovery
A．By finding evidence from papyrus scrolls.
B．By asking many scientists to support him.
C．By following strict scientific methods.
D．By teaching people to do experiments.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。结合最后一段中“...carefully observe reality，focus on something that is really interesting...discuss the data they get.”可知，这些都是科学研究的步骤，说明盖伦是通过遵循严谨的科学研究方法来说服人们认可他的发现的。故选C。
C
What’s more important in determining life success—book smarts or street smarts？This question gets at the heart of an important debate contrasting the relative importance of cognitive(认知) intelligence(CI) and emotional intelligence(EI)．
Cognitive intelligence is still recognized as an important element of success，particularly when it comes to academic achievements.People with high cognitive intelligence typically do well in school，often earn more money，and tend to be healthier in general.
But today experts recognize that cognitive intelligence is not the only determining factor of life success.Instead，it is part of a complex range of influences—one that includes emotional intelligence.Many companies now provide emotional intelligence training and use emotional intelligence tests as part of the hiring process.Research has found that individuals with strong leadership potential also tend to be more emotionally intelligent，suggesting that high emotional intelligence is an important quality for business leaders and managers.According to a survey of hiring managers，almost 75% of the responders suggested that they valued an employee’s emotional intelligence more than his cognitive intelligence.
Now that emotional intelligence is so important，can it be taught or strengthened？According to one meta analysis that looked at the results of social and emotional learning programs，the answer to that question is definitely yes.Strategies for teaching emotional intelligence include character education modeling positive behavior，encouraging people to think about how others are feeling，and finding ways to be more empathetic(有同理心的) toward others.
All in all，life success is a result of many factors.Both cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence play roles in overall success, as well as health，wellness，and happiness.Rather than focusing on which factors have a prior influence，the greatest benefit may lie in learning to improve skills in multiple areas.In addition to strengthening cognitive abilities，such as memory and mental focus，you can also acquire and improve social and emotional skills.
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了一个问题：决定成功的究竟是认知智力还是情绪智力？
9．People with book smarts tend to .
A．debate with other people
B．deal with various situations
C．be outstanding in academic research
D．be good at gaining real life experience
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段首句可知，认知智力较强(即书本知识丰富)的人往往在学术研究方面表现突出。故选C。
10．Why does the author mention the data in paragraph 3
A．To indicate the strictness of the hiring process.
B．To prove the importance of emotional intelligence.
C．To explain the result of emotional intelligence tests.
D．To show the influence of cognitive intelligence on success.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段末句可知，约75%的人事经理更重视求职者的情绪智力。由此可以推知，作者提到这一数据是为了证明情绪智力的重要性。故选B。
11．What can be learned concerning emotional intelligence
A．Evaluating how others feel.
B．One’s extreme behavior.
C．One’s academic performance.
D．Controlling others’ emotions.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Strategies for teaching emotional intelligence include...encouraging people to think about how others are feeling”可知，情绪智力的教学策略包括鼓励人们思考他人感受的品格教育。故关于情绪智力我们可以学习评估其他人的感受。故选A。
12．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Do Book Smarts Matter
B．Is CI or EI More Important
C．What Counts Most in Life
D．Mental Health or Physical Health
答案 B
解析 标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段首句以及最后一段第二句可知，文章主要在讨论认知智力和情绪智力哪个重要。故B项适合作本文标题。
Ⅱ.七选五
Convincing teenagers to put down their phone and dig in the flowerbeds may seem like a long shot.But if provided the opportunity，the right tools and encouragement，they might find they love gardening. 1 Many plants can grow in containers.Here are some benefits of gardening for teenagers.
2 Whether flowers or vegetables，caring for plants helps teenagers develop responsibility.They also gain a sense of accomplishment and self confidence as they raise new green shoots into full blooming beauties.Teen gardeners will get to experiment and learn what is best for each plant，experiencing the benefits of their efforts over time.
Gardening is good for psychological well being. 3 Gardens have been shown to reduce stress and depression，as well as promote productivity.Taking a break from electronics and social media can also improve teenagers’ attention.Research shows that spending just a few minutes outdoors，surrounded by grass，trees，and other plants can boost a teenager’s ability to focus and concentrate.
Outdoor time promotes exercise.Gardening offers fresh air，sunshine，and exercise. 4 Sowing seeds，planting seedlings，and deadheading flowers require movement which translates to some exercise.Teenagers are likely to become so absorbed in their work that they don’t even realize the physical aspect of gardening.
Growing food encourages healthier eating habits.Teenagers that grow their own food are more likely to enjoy eating healthily.Tasting the fruits of their own efforts often inspires them to eat more of the items they grow themselves.Teaching teenagers about the nutritional benefits of the plants they grow will empower them to make wise and tasty food choices for life. 5
A．Plant care builds up responsibility.
B．And gardening doesn’t need much space.
C．A sense of responsibility matters to teenagers.
D．Plants are often used as a tool to help improve mental health.
E．Parents may find that their couch potato enjoys growing actual potatoes.
F．These benefits are especially good for teenagers who avoid physical activity.
G．And harvesting is an excellent way to help teenagers know the source of their food.
1．答案 B
解析 由下文中的“Many plants can grow in containers.”可知，B项(园艺也不需要太多空间)切题，该空内容“不需要太多空间”与下文“在容器中生长”相呼应。故选B。
2．答案 A
解析 通读第二段尤其是根据下文中的“caring for plants helps teenagers develop responsibility”可知，该段主要介绍园艺可构建责任心，A项(照顾植物培养责任感)切题。故选A。
3．答案 D
解析 根据主旨句“Gardening is good for psychological well being.”可知，本段介绍园艺对心理健康的好处，D项(植物常被用作一种帮助改善心理健康的工具)承接上文，进一步说明园艺对心理的好处，其中mental health与psychological well being为同义词复现。故选D。
4．答案 F
解析 根据上文“Gardening offers fresh air，sunshine，and exercise.”可知，此处主要阐述园艺可以提供新鲜空气、阳光和锻炼。由此推知，接下来可能谈到这些如何对青少年有益，F项(这些好处对不进行体育锻炼的青少年尤其有益)切题。故选F。
5．答案 G
解析 根据上文“Tasting the fruits of their own efforts often inspires ... make wise and tasty food choices for life.”可知，自己种植食物可帮助青少年培养健康的饮食习惯，有利于他们理智地选择美味的食物，G项(收获是帮助青少年了解食物来源的一种极好的方式)承接上文，“种植→收获”符合逻辑。故选G。选择性必修第二册 Unit 2 Bridging Cultures
高考题型组合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Tina Leverton was 62 when she bought her first pair of ballet shoes.She said putting her feet into the soft leather was very emotional.She said，“I’ve waited a long time for it.”
A few days later，Leverton took her first ballet class after seeing an advertisement in a newspaper.It showed older women dancing in a class near Leverton’s house.“As I came in the door，I found a big smile on my face.From the minute I started，I felt like coming home.”
Leverton had longed to dance as a child.Sadly，her parents couldn’t afford ballet classes，for they were first generation Indian immigrants，struggling to make a living in the UK.Her father was a train driver on the underground in London and her mother held two cleaning jobs.Nonetheless，she harboured her dream of being a ballerina(芭蕾舞女演员)．
At her present age，a grand plie—lowering to the floor with bent knees—seemed to be out of the question.It took her three months to master the move: leaping and landing on one foot.“I love the struggle and the challenge of learning something new.People in their 60s have a lot of self limiting beliefs：‘I can’t do it，’‘I’m not good enough.’ And maybe they’re not good enough.But it doesn’t matter，”she said.
Ballet has been transformative.At a medical appointment a few months after Leverton’s first class，a nurse measured her at 163cm，half an inch taller than she had thought.She attributes(归因) the difference to improved posture.Her muscle tone has improved and her lower back pain has stopped.Dancing has also brought new friends.She met a group of older，more independent women and worked together towards a team award with the Royal Academy of Dance.And then，of course，there is the joyful feeling.“Ballet is all the therapy(治疗) I’ll ever need，”said Leverton.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了蒂娜·莱弗顿因为年少时家里比较贫穷，所以无法实现她的舞蹈梦。62岁时她开始学习芭蕾舞，虽然遇到了一些困难，但是她坚持了下来，而且芭蕾舞给她带来了很多的变化。
1．How did Leverton feel after taking her first dance lesson
A．Tired. B．Confused.
C．Shocked. D．Thrilled.
2．Why didn’t Leverton learn to dance when she was young
A．Her family was badly off.
B．She wasn’t able to leap high.
C．Her family laughed at her dream.
D．She had to focus on classes.
3．What did dancing bring to Leverton
A．A team award.
B．Money and fame.
C．Friendship and joy.
D．A medical treatment.
4．What can we learn from Leverton’s story
A．Hard work pays off.
B．Never too old to pursue dreams.
C．Interest is the key to success.
D．Money isn’t everything.
B
(2023·湖南衡阳联考)
Everything you know is in your brain.For what you don’t，you can ask the web.However，as you can imagine，in the past there were no computers and no web at all.Think about people living 3,500 years ago，in places where pyramids towered above them.The lack of explanations about how things worked inspired the ancients to make discoveries and feed their curiosity.
But do not think they knew nothing：In fact，we still wonder how the Egyptians could build the pyramids using their own，rather rudimentary equipment.They wrote down their knowledge on books(called papyrus scrolls) so that later people could benefit from their skills.
Living safer and healthier was a top priority for the ancients：When they hurt their heads in battles，they used to heal their wounds using the cures，some of which were recorded on a papyrus now known as the Edwin Smith Papyrus.Interestingly，this is the oldest written evidence of the word “brain”we have on Earth，and it dates back to 3,500 years ago!
However，writing the word “brain”on a papyrus did not solve all the questions about it.Around 2,500 years ago，for example，ancient Greeks wondered whether mind and soul lay in the brain or in the heart.
2,000 years ago，Roman physician Galen of Pergamon was sure he had solved the question：It was the brain，not the heart，that was the center of mental life.However，Galen had to convince the people around him that what he had discovered was true.It was not easy，mostly because people held their earlier beliefs.Every neuroscientist，just like Galen did，has to carefully observe reality，focus on something that is really interesting，think about how it can work，perform experiments，and discuss the data they get.This way，they can obtain convincing evidence to be shared with others.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了古埃及人、古希腊人和古罗马人对未知的探索，以及他们所表现出的科学精神。
5．What encouraged the ancients to make discoveries
A．The hope for keeping curiosity.
B．The need for writing books.
C．The search for explanations.
D．The wish to work faster.
6．Which word can best replace “rudimentary”underlined in paragraph 2
A．Complicated. B．Primitive.
C．Electrical. D．Protective.
7．What can be learned about the Edwin Smith Papyrus
A．It was probably a medical text.
B．It was finished 2,500 years ago.
C．It was considered useless at first.
D．It was written by Galen of Pergamon.
8．How did Galen convince people of his discovery
A．By finding evidence from papyrus scrolls.
B．By asking many scientists to support him.
C．By following strict scientific methods.
D．By teaching people to do experiments.
C
What’s more important in determining life success—book smarts or street smarts？This question gets at the heart of an important debate contrasting the relative importance of cognitive(认知) intelligence(CI) and emotional intelligence(EI)．
Cognitive intelligence is still recognized as an important element of success，particularly when it comes to academic achievements.People with high cognitive intelligence typically do well in school，often earn more money，and tend to be healthier in general.
But today experts recognize that cognitive intelligence is not the only determining factor of life success.Instead，it is part of a complex range of influences—one that includes emotional intelligence.Many companies now provide emotional intelligence training and use emotional intelligence tests as part of the hiring process.Research has found that individuals with strong leadership potential also tend to be more emotionally intelligent，suggesting that high emotional intelligence is an important quality for business leaders and managers.According to a survey of hiring managers，almost 75% of the responders suggested that they valued an employee’s emotional intelligence more than his cognitive intelligence.
Now that emotional intelligence is so important，can it be taught or strengthened？According to one meta analysis that looked at the results of social and emotional learning programs，the answer to that question is definitely yes.Strategies for teaching emotional intelligence include character education modeling positive behavior，encouraging people to think about how others are feeling，and finding ways to be more empathetic(有同理心的) toward others.
All in all，life success is a result of many factors.Both cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence play roles in overall success, as well as health，wellness，and happiness.Rather than focusing on which factors have a prior influence，the greatest benefit may lie in learning to improve skills in multiple areas.In addition to strengthening cognitive abilities，such as memory and mental focus，you can also acquire and improve social and emotional skills.
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了一个问题：决定成功的究竟是认知智力还是情绪智力？
9．People with book smarts tend to .
A．debate with other people
B．deal with various situations
C．be outstanding in academic research
D．be good at gaining real life experience
10．Why does the author mention the data in paragraph 3
A．To indicate the strictness of the hiring process.
B．To prove the importance of emotional intelligence.
C．To explain the result of emotional intelligence tests.
D．To show the influence of cognitive intelligence on success.
11．What can be learned concerning emotional intelligence
A．Evaluating how others feel.
B．One’s extreme behavior.
C．One’s academic performance.
D．Controlling others’ emotions.
12．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Do Book Smarts Matter
B．Is CI or EI More Important
C．What Counts Most in Life
D．Mental Health or Physical Health
Ⅱ.七选五
Convincing teenagers to put down their phone and dig in the flowerbeds may seem like a long shot.But if provided the opportunity，the right tools and encouragement，they might find they love gardening. 1 Many plants can grow in containers.Here are some benefits of gardening for teenagers.
2 Whether flowers or vegetables，caring for plants helps teenagers develop responsibility.They also gain a sense of accomplishment and self confidence as they raise new green shoots into full blooming beauties.Teen gardeners will get to experiment and learn what is best for each plant，experiencing the benefits of their efforts over time.
Gardening is good for psychological well being. 3 Gardens have been shown to reduce stress and depression，as well as promote productivity.Taking a break from electronics and social media can also improve teenagers’ attention.Research shows that spending just a few minutes outdoors，surrounded by grass，trees，and other plants can boost a teenager’s ability to focus and concentrate.
Outdoor time promotes exercise.Gardening offers fresh air，sunshine，and exercise. 4 Sowing seeds，planting seedlings，and deadheading flowers require movement which translates to some exercise.Teenagers are likely to become so absorbed in their work that they don’t even realize the physical aspect of gardening.
Growing food encourages healthier eating habits.Teenagers that grow their own food are more likely to enjoy eating healthily.Tasting the fruits of their own efforts often inspires them to eat more of the items they grow themselves.Teaching teenagers about the nutritional benefits of the plants they grow will empower them to make wise and tasty food choices for life. 5
A．Plant care builds up responsibility.
B．And gardening doesn’t need much space.
C．A sense of responsibility matters to teenagers.
D．Plants are often used as a tool to help improve mental health.
E．Parents may find that their couch potato enjoys growing actual potatoes.
F．These benefits are especially good for teenagers who avoid physical activity.
G．And harvesting is an excellent way to help teenagers know the source of their food.
