高中英语外研版高中选修6Module1SmallTalkDi.docx

Dizzy Heights of School BasketballI.Words study.2.collision4.bou nee6.horizontal8.dizzy1 .parallel3.abrupt change5.vertical7.accelcrateILRead the passage and choose the sentence which best describes the writer's conclusion.A.Basketball is one of the safest sports.B.The players* energy is partly directed upwards,so there*s less risk of a collision between two players.C.Although basketball players wear socks and sneakers which are specially designed to absorb the energy when they bound into the aiithey wear no other protection.D.If there is an abrupt change of direction in their energy,there*s a real danger of personal injury.IILfill in the blanks.(read paral-3)BasketballdangeroustIV.Finish the chart, (read para4-7)timescoreChandler High(Frank Sackler)St Mary Central(Joe Johannsen)12 minutes into the second half3 minutes to go88-90finallywon the matchV.Choose the best description of the writer.(P12-3)He/She is probably.A. a novelistB. a basketball journalist for a national newspaperC. a basketball journalist for a local newspaperD. a basketball fan who is writing in a basketball team magazineVLChoose the best answers.(P12-4)1 .Basketball is one of the safest sports because.A.the direction of the player's energy means there is less chance of a collisionB.the players are well-protectedC.the players make abrupt changes of directionD.the players accelerate across the court,bouncing the ball2 .According to the writer, a typical basketball player would be.A.able to accelerate and bounce the ball at the same time.fast and weighing about 80 kilosC.tall and slimD.short and stout8 .The foul was caused by.A.the referee interrupting the match B.Sackler passing the ball over Joe's headC.Joe lowering his headD.Sackler falling over Joe9 The referee though Sackler was seriously injured becauseA. Joe ran into himB Sackler*s nose was bleeding and he lay very stillC.Sackler was dizzy when he stood upD.they put a bandage on his head, a blanket round his shoulders and called an ambulance.VILDiscussion.1 .Whafs more important, a fast basketball match or the player's safety?2 .VVhat would you suggest to make basketball a safer game?VIILHomework.Write a passage describing what improvements you would suggest to make basketball a better game.