《2025年情景导学高中英语选择性必修第二册外研版》

Ⅲ. 用所给短语的正确形式填空
| carry out, step by step, set down, in vain, bring forth, (be) dedicated to, at a great cost |
1. Though the Union side won in the American Civil War, the victory was achieved at a great cost with over 50,000 soldiers killed or wounded.
2. To her great joy, her letter to the magazine brought forth a flood of supportive comments.
3. If this battle finally brings peace to the area, the soldiers will not have died in vain.
4. The institute's annual award is presented to Mr Ryan dedicated to the cause of health and safety.
5. It is entirely possible for this project to succeed; we just need to proceed step by step.
6. Since guidelines were set down in August, efforts have been stepped up to protect the intangible cultural heritage.
7. The final decision is that Bob is responsible for carrying out this difficult task.

答案： 1. at a great cost 2. brought forth 3. in vain 4. dedicated to 5. step by step 6. were set down 7. carrying out

Ⅳ. 翻译句子
1. 我们最终就是这样度过这场暴风雨的。(表语从句；live through) That was how we finally lived through the storm.
2. 政府建立这座纪念碑是为了纪念那些为这项崇高的事业而献身的人们。(in memory of; 定语从句；die for) The government built the monument in memory of those who died for the noble cause.
3. 打造一个共享和平繁荣未来的“地球村”是各国人民的责任。(be up to sb) It's up to the people of all countries to create a global community with a shared future of peace and prosperity.
4. 埃德加·斯诺不仅听了红军的故事,观察了他们的日常生活,还采访了主要领导人。(not only... but also...) Edgar Snow not only listened to the stories of the Chinese Red Army and observed their day-to-day lives, but also conducted interviews with main leaders.

答案： 1. That was how we finally lived through the storm. 2. The government built the monument in memory of those who died for the noble cause. 3. It's up to the people of all countries to create a global community with a shared future of peace and prosperity. 4. Edgar Snow not only listened to the stories of the Chinese Red Army and observed their day-to-day lives, but also conducted interviews with main leaders.

Ⅰ. 阅读理解
With fingers and wrists wrapped in medicated tape, Zhang Guimei, founder and principal of the first free high school for girls in China, was presented with the July 1 Medal, the Communist Party of China's highest honor, in 2021.
Zhang met her husband in Dali and worked as a teacher in a local school. Unfortunately, her husband died of cancer not long after their marriage. Sadly, Zhang decided to leave this place with which she was too familiar. She volunteered to teach in a middle school in Huaping, a poverty-stricken county located in the mountains.
Over time, Zhang witnessed the gender gap in education in relatively poor rural areas. Urban and rural students already faced unequal access to quality education, and the traditional belief of male superiority only worsened rural girls' situation. She discovered that many female students would just disappear after studying for a while and some were even pulled out of class just before the college entrance examination.
Zhang came up with an idea which, to many, seemed crazy: to found a free high school for girls. In 2008, with the help of the local government and personal donations, she founded the Huaping All-girls High School. With the goal of never letting a girl fall behind in schooling, Zhang often works overtime despite suffering from several kinds of illnesses. She has walked to almost every household deep in the mountains, talking to the parents about the importance of education for girls.
The efforts paid off. Many female students have graduated from this school and gone to college. "To educate a girl is to change the destiny of three generations. A cultured, responsible mother won't let her daughter drop out of school," Zhang said.
1. What probably made Zhang Guimei decide to leave the local school in Dali?
A. Her husband's death.
B. Her desire for exploration.
C. Her love for teaching.
D. Her eagerness for adventure.
2. What inspired Zhang to found a high school for girls?
A. Difficult examinations.
B. Gender inequality.
C. Lack of qualified teachers.
D. Encouragement from students' parents.
3. Which of the following words can best describe Zhang Guimei?
A. Pessimistic.
B. Generous.
C. Determined.
D. Modest.
4. What's the main idea of the text?
A. A free high school for girls was successfully set up.
B. A woman with illnesses faces ups and downs in life.
C. The gender gap in education in rural areas is bridged.
D. An educator's dedication to girls' education finally paid off.

答案： 1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D