2018届高三英语话题阅读话题《娱乐和体育》学案含答案

Reading

Class： Name： Group： No： Learning Objectives：

1. Review the important words and expressions in the reading material: 2. Learn the reading skills: scanning and skimming Learning Key Points：

1. Grasp the important words and expressions in the reading material 2. Master the reading skills: scanning and skimming Learning Difficult Points： Improve the reading ability Learning Procedures：

I. 【Pre-class homework】

Assessment: Read the passage and choose the best answer (1)

You may think that sailing is a difficult sport, but it is really not hard to learn it. You do not need to be strong. But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind.

First, you must ask yourself, “Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side?” You must think about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.

Let's start with the wind blowing from the behind. This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction. Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat. It should be at a 90° angle (角度) to the boat. Then it will catch the wind best.

If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat. In this case, you must keep the sail half way outside the boat. It should be at a 45° angle to the boat. It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind, but it shouldn't flap (摆动). It shouldn't look like on a flagpole. If it is flapping, it is probably out too far, and the boat will slow down. Sailing into the wind is not possible. If you try, the sail will flap

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and the boat will stop. You may want to go in that direction. It is possible, but you can't go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and then in another. This is called tacking. When you are tacking, you must always keep the sail inside the boat.（NMET 2012全国2）

1. What should you consider first while sailing?

A. Sailors' strength. B. Wave levels. C. Wind directions. D. Size of sails. 2. What does the word “It” underlined in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. The boat. B. The wind. C. The sail. D. The angle. 3. What do you have to do when sailing against the wind?

A. Move in a straight line. B. Allow the sail to flap. C. Lower the sail. D. Tack the boat. 4. Where can you probably find the text?

A. In a popular magazine. B. In a tourist guidebook. C. In a physics textbook. D. In an official report.

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Does Fame Drive You Crazy?

Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today’s star, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world’s attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.

According to psychologist Christina Villareal, celebrities — famous people — worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villareal says, “they feel separated and alone.”

The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C., painters followed Alexander the Great into

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battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain (抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.

Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.

If fame is so troublesome, why aren’t all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.

Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already. (NMET2013北京) 5. It can be learned from the passage that stars today___________.

A. are often misunderstood by the public B. can no longer have their privacy protected C. spend too much on their public appearance D. care little about how they have come into fame 6. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. Great heroes of the past were generally admired. B. The problem faced by celebrities has a long history. C. Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids. D. Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers. 7. What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?

A. Availability of modern media. B. Inadequate social recognition. C. Lack of favorable chances.

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D. Huge population of fans.

8. What is the author’s attitude toward modern celebrity?

A. Sincere. B. Sceptical. C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic. II. 【While-class】

Assessment: Step1. Lead-in

Step2. Group discussion and presentation

Step3．Consolidation: Read the following passage and choose the best answer

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Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body. However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It's an opportunity to be social, release endorphins, and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.

Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor. Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision of a fitness instructor. If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, !you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track. Don't let

fitness frighten you!

If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!

Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health

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and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don't let negativity ruin your motivation. （NMET2015福建卷E篇）

9. The first paragraph focuses on .

A. the greatest challenge of group exercise

B. the most effective way to improve physical fitness

C. the contribution of group exercise to psychological health D. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups

10.The underlined word \"upbeat\" in the second paragraph probably means \"____”

A. cheerful B. average C. serious D. temporal

11. When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary A. to sustain a colorful lifestyle

B. to party on weekends with positive people C. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly

D. to surround yourself with supportive people 12. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Seeking Support B. Supporting Health C. Improving Your Strength D. Building Up Fitness

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Opera at Music Hall：1243 Elm Street. The season runs June

August,with

additional

performances

in

March

and

through

September．The Opera honors enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone：241-2742. http://www.cityopera.com.

Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http:www.chamberoch.com.

Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and River bend. For ticket

Hall

in

summer

at

River

bend.

sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music

http://www.symphony.org/home.asp. College Conservatory of Music (CCM):Performances are on the main campus(校园)of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known Lasalle Quartet, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music Students with I．D card can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at

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556-4183. http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.

Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor

all

summer

long!

Phone:

232-6220.

theater with the closest seats under cover (piece difference).Big name shows

http:///www.riverbendmusic.com. (NMET 2016 全国III) 13. Which number should you call if you want to see opera?

A. 241-2742. C. 381-3300. A. February.

B. 723-1182. D. 232-6220.

C. August.

D.

14. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?

B. May.

November.

15. Where can student go for free performances with their ID cards?

A. Music Hall.

B. Memorial Hall.

D. Riverbend Music Theater.

C. Patricia Cobbett Theater. A. It has seats in the open air. B. It gives shows all year round. C. It offers membership discounts. D. It presents famous musical works.

16. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?

Step4．Presentation Step5．Summary

III.【Post-class】

Self- reflection

I enjoyed learning about I found these words useful: I found these expressions useful: I have learned about Some examples: Keys:

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Suggested Answers:

I. Pre-class homework 1-4 CCDA 5-8 BBAD

II. While-class （课堂教学流程）

9-12 CADB 13-17 ABCA

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