原版英语RAZ 教案Q72-March Madness (3).pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick CheckLEVELInstructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.Name Date Quick Check continued on following pageQ Q1.What are Cinderella teams?A teams that are out of the tournament if they lose one gameB teams that people do not think will do well but surprise everybodyC teams that people think will do well and win the tournamentD teams that have the best players in the league2.The underdog is.A the person or team expected to winB the person or team that tries the hardestC the person or team that is liked the most by fansD the person or team expected to lose3.What is the effect of a team winning one of the thirty-two conferences?A It gets to play another team to try to win a spot in the March Madness tournament.B It gets to play in the March Madness tournament.C It is not included in the March Madness tournament.D Fans must vote and decide which teams will go to the tournament.4.What is the authors point of view on March Madness?A Fewer teams should be able to compete in the tournament.B It is just like any other sporting event.C It is an exciting time when anything can happen.D Teams do not have a fair chance to win.March Madness Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date Quick Check continued on following pageQ QMarch Madness5.What is one effect of the March Madness tournament?A Fewer people are watching other sporting events.B More people are trying to play basketball in college.C College basketball players are being paid more money.D The world has been introduced to some of the greatest basketball players of all time.6.What is the main idea of the section“Upstarts and Upsets”?A Villanova beat Georgetown for the national championship in 1985.B March Madness makes it possible for any team to rise to the top and win.C In 2014,$1 billion was offered to anyone who chose the perfect bracket.D The Blue Raiders beat and eliminated Michigan State in 2016.7.Which of the following is an opinion?A March Madness is the most exciting event of the year.B Breanna Stewarts team won the March Madness title four years in a row.C The NCAA March Madness tournament began in 1939.D Past president Barack Obama is a big fan of March Madness.8.In what year did the NCAA start a womens March Madness tournament?A 2016B 1982C 1971D 2001 Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date Q QMarch Madness9.How do you think the author feels about college basketball players?A He thinks they get too carried away with March Madness.B He thinks they make too much money.C He thinks they are very hardworking and passionate about what they do.D He thinks they are just as good as other college athletes.10.A group of people who make important decisions is called.A a teamB a committeeC a refereeD a player11.Extended Response:What is the Final Four in the March Madness tournament?12.Extended Response:Why is the college basketball tournament called March Madness?Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetLEVELMain Comprehension Skill:Authors Point of ViewQ QMarch Madness 1.B Main Idea and Details 2.D Vocabulary 3.B Cause and Effect 4.C Authors Point of View 5.D Cause and Effect 6.B Main Idea and Details 7.A Fact or Opinion 8.B Sequence Events 9.C Authors Point of View 10.B Vocabulary 11.Answers should include the following:The Final Four are the four teams that emerge from each region(South,West,East,and Midwest)during the tournament.They are the final contenders for the championship.12.Answers should include the fact that the tournament takes place each year in the month of March.Students should also note that the word madness refers to the excitement and passion of both the players and fans before and during the tournament.