UNIT 2
阅读 (2023·天津高考改编) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:生活与学习 难度:★★☆☆
Storytelling is an ancient art form that has been used to hand down legends, tales and factual stories. Perhaps the first thing that springs to mind when you think of storytelling is the fantasy land that took shape in your mind while Mom or Dad told you stories about princes, castles and monsters, with a unique voice for each character.
Storytelling does not just take place at bedtime or round a campfire, however. It can take some other forms, either via the books we read or the films we watch. But they usually have some elements in common: rather than a list of dry facts, stories have plots and they introduce characters. We respond to stories, particularly when there is emotional detail.
And unlike what we suppose, storytelling is not just a form of entertainment, but a form of learning as well. Long before reading and writing became widely spread and available, oral storytelling had already been a form that the wisdom and knowledge of the people were passed down from elders to children. A good story engages our curiosity, emotions and imagination.
Storytelling helps with learning also because stories are easy to remember. Research has found that learning obtained from a well-told story is remembered more accurately, and for far longer, than from facts and figures.
And above all, stories have a transformative power to allow us to see the world in a different way than we do if we just encounter it on our own. Stories are an entry point to understanding a different experience of the world.
This aspect of storytelling—presenting a different perspective of the world—is important when it comes to connecting with each other. It gives us an opportunity to learn from another person’s experience and it can shape, strengthen or challenge our opinions and values. So, when someone tells us their own personal story, we catch a glimpse of a view of the world that may be slightly or significantly different from our own. When we see the world as they see it, or walk in their shoes, the experience can inspire empathy (共情;同理心) with them.
1.What are the common elements in all forms of storytelling according to the author
A. Form and style. B. Facts and figures.
C. Emotional and physical details. D. A series of events and characters.
2.Why does storytelling work better than mere statement of facts in promoting learning
A. It carries more wisdom and knowledge.
B. It is more widely available to young learners.
C. It satisfies our imagination and releases our emotions.
D. It makes what is learned more precise and longer lasting.
3.How can other people’s personal stories probably benefit us
A. By offering us more opportunities to know people.
B. By helping us stay connected with the contemporary world.
C. By allowing us to understand the world the way they see it.
D. By enabling us to tell reality from imagination.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The History of Storytelling B. The Power of Storytelling
C. The Forms of Storytelling D. The Art of Storytelling
七选五 (2025·黑龙江联考) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:生活与学习 难度:★★☆☆
Want to read more books Research shows that reading books provides surprising benefits, including better brain function and a longer life. Since reading is so beneficial, can it be made easier Yes, and the following tips may help.
1
Ideally, the book you choose should be one you’re interested in. So, if you find a book’s not grabbing you, don’t force yourself to keep going in a literary forced march. That could make you sick of reading. Unless it’s a book you must read for work or school, put it aside and choose a different one. Libraries, bookstores, and various websites are happy to recommend books. 2 .
Fit reading into your schedule
If your schedule is already tight, you may be wondering how you’ll find the time to read. 3 , but some solutions can help. For example, consider loading e-books onto your phone. Besides, if you spend a lot of time driving, consider audiobooks, which can really help pass the time when you’re stuck in traffic. 4 .
Find companions to read with
One of the best ways to stay on track with reading is to join a book group either in person or online. Sometimes it can have a theme, so if you’re particularly interested in science or world history, you can find a group that fits your tastes. 5 . Gather a few friends or colleagues; invite them over for a book discussion.
Reading books is so good for you in so many ways. It’s well worth the effort to keep experimenting until you find the right approach.
A. Choose the right books
B. Select suitable locations
C. You can even create your own
D. There are no easy answers to that question
E. Plus, they’re particularly great when you’re working out
F. Reading both professional and user reviews is also a good trick
G. In comparison, online reading and e-books are more entertaining
语法填空 (2025·雅礼联考) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:传统文化 难度:★★☆☆
The Art of War is one of the world’s most famous and 1.__________ (influence) military texts, 2.__________ (write) by the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu. How can a 2,500-year-old Chinese strategist be so important even now According to researchers, Sun Tzu 3.__________ (supposed) wrote the texts during the Warring States period (475—221 BCE). This was the time when China was divided into seven states that waged war against each other for supremacy.
“He 4.__________ knows when to fight and when not to fight will win.” “In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at 5.__________ weak.” A famous military work has now turned 6.__________ a guide for all manner of conflict, which is a 7.__________ (recommend) by all the famous business experts and even sports coaches.
The Art of War is not just a piece of military writing 8.__________ a guide for our everyday life. It offers valuable insights into strategy, leadership, and conflict resolution. You can apply these principles to different situations beyond the battlefield. For individuals 9.__________ (seek) success in their personal and professional lives, this makes 10.__________ a valuable resource.
限时练
阅读
本文主要介绍了讲故事给我们带来的好处。
1.D 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“但它们通常都有一些共同点:故事有情节,也有人物形象,而不是一长串枯燥的事实。”可知,作者认为,一系列的事件和人物是所有叙事中的共同元素,故选D。
2.D 细节理解题。根据第四段“讲故事也有助于学习,因为故事容易被记住。研究发现,从一个讲得很好的故事中获得的知识比从事实和数据中获得的知识记忆得更准确,时间也更长。”可知,讲故事比仅仅陈述事实更能促进学习,这是因为它使所学到的知识更加精确和持久。故选D。
3.C 细节理解题。根据第五段第一句中“故事有一种变革的力量,让我们以一种不同的方式看待这个世界,而不是仅仅依靠我们自己。”可知,他人的故事让我们以他们看待世界的方式来理解世界,这会让我们受益,故选C。
4.B 标题归纳题。通读全文,第三段第一句“与我们想象的不同,讲故事不仅仅是一种娱乐方式,也是一种学习方式”,第四段第一句“讲故事也有助于学习,因为故事容易被记住”,第五段第一句“故事有一种变革的力量,让我们以一种不同的方式看待这个世界,而不是仅仅依靠我们自己”和第六段第一句中“讲故事对于彼此之间的联系来说很重要”可知,文章主要介绍了讲故事给我们带来的好处,B项“讲故事的力量”适合作文章标题。
积
①transformative adj.具有变革性的,引发变化的 ②catch a glimpse of瞥见;初步感受
七选五
本文介绍了阅读书籍的好处以及如何让阅读变得更加容易。文章提供了一些实用的建议,帮助读者找到合适的书籍,合理安排时间,以及与他人一起阅读,从而享受阅读带来的好处。
1.A 空处是段落标题,根据其他段落标题特点可知,空处应用祈使句;又由下文的“the book you choose should be one you’re interested in”和“choose a different one”可知,本段介绍的是关于如何选择正确的书籍的问题,故确定A项“Choose the right books (选择正确的书籍)”适合作段落标题。
2.F 上文提到图书馆、书店和各种网站都乐于推荐书籍。空处应与选择书籍的方法相关,故F项“阅读专业评论和用户评论也是一个好办法”符合语境。
3.D 上文提出问题“日程紧张,如何找时间读书”,空后but后提到有些解决办法有用。空处与but后的内容相反且与上文的问题呼应,故D项“这个问题不好解决”符合语境。
4.E 上文“如果你开车时间长,可以考虑有声读物,在交通堵塞时真的可以帮助打发时间。”介绍的是有声读物的好处,与E项“另外,当你锻炼时,它们尤其有用”都属于没时间读书但要将读书融入日程中的解决办法,故选E项。
5.C 上文介绍到的是阅读小组的好处和找适合自己口味的小组,下文“召集一些朋友或同事;邀请他们来参加读书讨论会”介绍的是读书小组的活动,由此可推出空处应与对阅读小组的建议相关,故C项“你甚至可以创建自己的读书小组”承上启下,符合语境。
积
grab 熟义:vt.抓住;利用 生义:vt.引人注意;吸引 stay on track with保持进度
语法填空
本文介绍了孙武所著的《孙子兵法》及其在如今现实中的应用及意义。
1.influential 考查词形转换。空处修饰military texts作定语,应用形容词,表“有影响力的,有势力的”,填influence的形容词influential。
2.written 考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语,空处作后置定语,修饰名词The Art of War, write与The Art of War之间为逻辑上的动宾关系,故用过去分词作后置定语,填written。
3.supposedly 考查词形转换。句意:根据研究人员的说法,孙武应该是在战国时期(公元前475年—公元前221年)写的这些文字。空处修饰动词 wrote,应用副词作状语,根据语境可知,空处表“据信;据传;据说”,填supposedly。
4.who 考查定语从句。本句是定语从句,先行词为 He,指人,从句中缺主语,故用关系代词who引导定语从句。
5.the 考查冠词。句意:避实而击虚,因敌而制胜要求在战争中避开敌人的坚实之处,攻击其虚弱之处。the+adj. “表一类人/物”,the weak意为“弱处”。
6.into/out 考查动词短语。句意:一本著名的军事著作现在已经变成了一本解决各种冲突的指南,它被所有著名的商业专家甚至体育教练所推荐。turn into“转变成,变成”; turn out“结果是;证明是”。
7.recommendation 考查词形转换。空处作表语,且空前是冠词a,故填单数名词recommendation。
8.but 考查连词。not just ... but ... “不仅……还……”,用于强调某个事物不仅具有某种特征,还具有其他特征。类似表达:not only ... but (also) ... “不但……而且……”
9.seeking 考查非谓语动词。individuals与seek之间为逻辑上的主谓关系,应用现在分词作后置定语,修饰名词 individuals,表“对于那些在个人生活和职业生涯中寻求成功的人”。
10.it 考查代词。空处作宾语,指代上文出现的The Art of War,应用代词it。(共29张PPT)
限时练
选择性必修第四册 UNIT 2
阅读 (2023·天津高考改编) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：生活与学习 难度：★★ ☆☆
Storytelling is an ancient art form that has been used to hand down legends, tales and factual stories. Perhaps the first thing that springs to mind when you think of storytelling is the fantasy land that took shape in your mind while Mom or Dad told you stories about princes, castles and monsters, with a unique voice for each character.
Storytelling does not just take place at bedtime or round a campfire, however. It can take some other forms, either via the books we read or the films we watch. But they usually have some elements in common: rather than a list of dry facts, stories have plots and they introduce characters. We respond to stories, particularly when there is emotional detail.
And unlike what we suppose, storytelling is not just a form of entertainment, but a form of learning as well. Long before reading and writing became widely spread and available, oral storytelling had already been a form that the wisdom and knowledge of the people were passed
down from elders to children. A good story engages our curiosity, emotions and imagination.
Storytelling helps with learning also because stories are easy to remember. Research has found that learning obtained from a well-told story is remembered more accurately, and for far longer, than from facts and figures.
And above all, stories have a transformative power to allow us to see the world in a different way than we do if we just encounter it on our own. Stories are an entry point to understanding a different experience of the world.
This aspect of storytelling—presenting a different perspective of the world—is important when it comes to connecting with each other. It gives us an opportunity to learn from another person’s experience and it can shape, strengthen or challenge our opinions and values. So, when someone tells us their own personal story, we catch a glimpse of a view of the world that may be slightly or significantly different from our own. When we see the world as they see it, or walk in their shoes, the experience can inspire empathy (共情;同理心) with them.
本文主要介绍了讲故事给我们带来的好处。
1.What are the common elements in all forms of storytelling according to the author
A. Form and style. B. Facts and figures.
C. Emotional and physical details. D. A series of events and characters.
细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“但它们通常都有一些共同点：故事有情节，也有人物形象，而不是一长串枯燥的事实。”可知，作者认为，一系列的事件和人物是所有叙事中的共同元素，故选D。
答案与解析
2.Why does storytelling work better than mere statement of facts in promoting learning
A. It carries more wisdom and knowledge.
B. It is more widely available to young learners.
C. It satisfies our imagination and releases our emotions.
D. It makes what is learned more precise and longer lasting.
细节理解题。根据第四段“讲故事也有助于学习，因为故事容易被记住。研究发现，从一个讲得很好的故事中获得的知识比从事实和数据中获得的知识记忆得更准确，时间也更长。”可知，讲故事比仅仅陈述事实更能促进学习，这是因为它使所学到的知识更加精确和持久。故选D。
答案与解析
3.How can other people’s personal stories probably benefit us
A. By offering us more opportunities to know people.
B. By helping us stay connected with the contemporary world.
C. By allowing us to understand the world the way they see it.
D. By enabling us to tell reality from imagination.
细节理解题。根据第五段第一句中“故事有一种变革的力量，让我们以一种不同的方式看待这个世界，而不是仅仅依靠我们自己。”可知，他人的故事让我们以他们看待世界的方式来理解世界，这会让我们受益，故选C。
答案与解析
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The History of Storytelling B. The Power of Storytelling
C. The Forms of Storytelling D. The Art of Storytelling
标题归纳题。通读全文，第三段第一句“与我们想象的不同，讲故事不仅仅是一种娱乐方式，也是一种学习方式”，第四段第一句“讲故事也有助于学习，因为故事容易被记住”，第五段第一句“故事有一种变革的力量，让我们以一种不同的方式看待这个世界，而不
答案与解析
是仅仅依靠我们自己”和第六段第一句中“讲故事对于彼此之间的联系来说很重要”可知,文章主要介绍了讲故事给我们带来的好处,B项“讲故事的力量”适合作文章标题。
答案与解析
积累
①transformative adj.具有变革性的，引发变化的
②catch a glimpse of瞥见；初步感受
七选五 (2025·黑龙江联考) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：生活与学习 难度：★★ ☆☆
Want to read more books Research shows that reading books provides surprising benefits, including better brain function and a longer life. Since reading is so beneficial, can it be made easier Yes, and the following tips may help.
1
Ideally, the book you choose should be one you’re interested in. So, if you find a book’s not grabbing you, don’t force yourself to keep going in a literary forced march. That could make you sick of reading. Unless it’s a book you must read for work or school, put it aside and choose a different one. Libraries, bookstores, and various websites are happy to recommend books. 2 .
Fit reading into your schedule
If your schedule is already tight, you may be wondering how you’ll find the time to read. 3 , but some solutions can help. For example, consider loading e-books onto your phone. Besides, if you spend a lot of time driving, consider audiobooks, which can really help pass the time when you’re stuck in traffic. 4 .
Find companions to read with
One of the best ways to stay on track with reading is to join a book group either in person or online. Sometimes it can have a theme, so if you’re particularly interested in science or world history, you can find a group that fits your tastes. 5 . Gather a few friends or colleagues; invite them over for a book discussion.
Reading books is so good for you in so many ways. It’s well worth the effort to keep experimenting until you find the right approach.
A. Choose the right books
B. Select suitable locations
C. You can even create your own
D. There are no easy answers to that question
E. Plus, they’re particularly great when you’re working out
F. Reading both professional and user reviews is also a good trick
G. In comparison, online reading and e-books are more entertaining
本文介绍了阅读书籍的好处以及如何让阅读变得更加容易。文章提供了一些实用的建议，帮助读者找到合适的书籍，合理安排时间，以及与他人一起阅读，从而享受阅读带来的好处。
1.A 空处是段落标题，根据其他段落标题特点可知，空处应用祈使句；又由下文的“the book you choose should be one you’re interested in”和“choose a different one”可知，本段介绍的是关于如何选择正确的书籍的问题，故确定A项“Choose the right books (选择正确的书籍)”适合作段落标题。
答案与解析
2.F 上文提到图书馆、书店和各种网站都乐于推荐书籍。空处应与选择书籍的方法相关，故F项“阅读专业评论和用户评论也是一个好办法”符合语境。
3.D 上文提出问题“日程紧张，如何找时间读书”，空后but后提到有些解决办法有用。空处与but后的内容相反且与上文的问题呼应，故D项“这个问题不好解决”符合语境。
4.E 上文“如果你开车时间长，可以考虑有声读物，在交通堵塞时真的可以帮助打发时间。”介绍的是有声读物的好处，与E项“另
答案与解析
外，当你锻炼时，它们尤其有用”都属于没时间读书但要将读书融入日程中的解决办法，故选E项。
5.C 上文介绍到的是阅读小组的好处和找适合自己口味的小组，下文“召集一些朋友或同事；邀请他们来参加读书讨论会”介绍的是读书小组的活动,由此可推出空处应与对阅读小组的建议相关，故C项“你甚至可以创建自己的读书小组”承上启下，符合语境。
答案与解析
积累
grab 熟义：vt.抓住；利用 生义：vt.引人注意；吸引
stay on track with保持进度
语法填空 (2025·雅礼联考) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：传统文化 难度：★★ ☆☆
The Art of War is one of the world’s most famous and 1.__________ (influence) military texts, 2.__________ (write) by the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu. How can a 2,500-year-old Chinese strategist be so important even now According to researchers, Sun Tzu 3.___________ (supposed) wrote the texts during the Warring States period (475—221 BCE). This was the time when China was divided into seven states that waged war against each other for supremacy.
influential
written
supposedly
“He 4.__________ knows when to fight and when not to fight will win.” “In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at 5.__________ weak.” A famous military work has now turned 6.__________ a guide for all manner of conflict, which is a 7.__________________ (recommend) by all the famous business experts and even sports coaches.
who
the
into/out
recommendation
The Art of War is not just a piece of military writing 8.__________ a guide for our everyday life. It offers valuable insights into strategy, leadership, and conflict resolution. You can apply these principles to different situations beyond the battlefield. For individuals 9.__________ (seek) success in their personal and professional lives, this makes 10.__________ a valuable resource.
but
seeking
it
本文介绍了孙武所著的《孙子兵法》及其在如今现实中的应用及意义。
1.influential 考查词形转换。空处修饰military texts作定语，应用形容词，表“有影响力的，有势力的”，填influence的形容词influential。
2.written 考查非谓语动词。本句已有谓语，空处作后置定语，修饰名词The Art of War, write与The Art of War之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词作后置定语，填written。
答案与解析
3.supposedly 考查词形转换。句意：根据研究人员的说法，孙武应该是在战国时期(公元前475年—公元前221年)写的这些文字。空处修饰动词 wrote，应用副词作状语，根据语境可知，空处表“据信；据传；据说”，填supposedly。
4.who 考查定语从句。本句是定语从句，先行词为 He，指人，从句中缺主语，故用关系代词who引导定语从句。
答案与解析
5.the 考查冠词。句意：避实而击虚，因敌而制胜要求在战争中避开敌人的坚实之处,攻击其虚弱之处。the+adj. “表一类人/物”，the weak意为“弱处”。
6.into/out 考查动词短语。句意：一本著名的军事著作现在已经变成了一本解决各种冲突的指南，它被所有著名的商业专家甚至体育教练所推荐。turn into“转变成，变成”; turn out“结果是；证明是”。
答案与解析
7.recommendation 考查词形转换。空处作表语,且空前是冠词a，故填单数名词recommendation。
8.but 考查连词。not just ... but ... “不仅……还……”，用于强调某个事物不仅具有某种特征，还具有其他特征。类似表达：not only ... but (also) ... “不但……而且……”
答案与解析
9.seeking 考查非谓语动词。individuals与seek之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，应用现在分词作后置定语，修饰名词 individuals，表“对于那些在个人生活和职业生涯中寻求成功的人”。
10.it 考查代词。空处作宾语，指代上文出现的The Art of War，应用代词it。
答案与解析
