高中课外英语阅读拓展材料
时间就像海绵，只要有心，我们就能够挤出时间来阅读高中英语文章，即使是到了让人紧张的高中阶段也是如此。这里与大家分享，有时间我们不妨学习一下高中英语课外阅读，看看自己能够做到何种程度。
高中英语阅读(一)
Meteor is back
The new F4 in Meteor Rain (from left to right): Yu Haoming (Hua Ze Lei),Zhu Zixiao (Xi Men),Zhang Han (Dao Ming Si) and Wei Chen (Mei Zuo)
THOSE who watched Taiwan's TV drama Meteor Garden (《流行花园》), eight years ago, remember it fondly. The Japanese manga (漫画) based series made stars out of Barbie Xu and the idol (偶像) group F4 and its members Jerry Yan, Vaness Wu, Vic Zhou, and Ken Chu.
But the TV drama's popularity didn't end there. First, Japan was unhappy that someone else had stolen the limelight (抢风头，抢镜) from their own manga. So in 2005 and 2007, they produced their own Hana Yori Dango. South Korea then aired their own version, Boys Before Flowers, soon afterward at the end of 2008. And last month, Hunan TV began filming their reproduction Meteor Rain in Xiamen. The lead roles will be played by Happy Boys Yu Haoming and Wei Chen, and several other newcomers.
Perhaps because the Taiwan version (版本) was so popular and there have already been so many re-adaptations (改编), Hunan TV's remaking has led to plenty of discussion and complaints among netizens (网民).
According to them the Taiwan version is "first love", the Japanese version "is good", and the South Korean version "fashionable" though "full of kimchi (泡菜) flavor". So what is the Hunan TV version left with?
Many students at Xiamen University are also angry about the re-adaptation, as most scenes will be shot on their campus. They think the new series might affect their university's image (形象), as the show is mostly about love and violence and students from rich families.
However, the producers say they are going to remove a lot of the violence. They also plan to change the plot, turning what is a romantic idol drama into an inspirational (励志的) show.
How do you feel about the suggested changes, and who will become your favorite among the new F4? The drama is expected to reach TV by the summer.
高中英语阅读(二)
Sun plays with the stars
OF the three Chinese players in the NBA, Sun Yue is with the most star-studded (明星云集的) team – the Los Angeles Lakers. Training alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, what is life like for him? 21st Century Teens spoke to the 23-year-old last week.
Teens: What have you learnt since you entered the NBA?
Sun：Never before have I been so aware of (意识到) the importance of teamwork, especially as a defense. No matter how well you play, you have to coordinate with (协调) others.
In the NBA, brains, instead of your body or build, play the key role in winning a match. Wisdom outweighs (比……重要) anything for a basketball player.
Teens: It is said that you have to collect balls in training sessions (训练课). Is that normal for newcomers in the NBA?
Sun：Every player in the league has to do that, not just the new faces. We all share the duty regardless of being old or new in the NBA.
Teens: How have you adjusted to (调整) your new life? Did your team help you to fit in?
Sun: I''ve got familiar with the environment in Los Angeles, and most importantly developed friendships with other players on and off the court. In the matches, I play with them. After the matches, I enjoy chatting and eating with them. The older ones have never asked me to run errands (跑腿) like carrying bags or shopping for them.
But you can''t rely on the team to fit in. New players have to take the initiative (主动) themselves, sharing their ideas with their teammates and coaches. Being active and communicative with others is the best way to fit into a team.
Teens: What have you learnt from Kobe Bryant? What kind of player do you admire most?
Sun: Kobe works extra hard in training to earn his place in the team, and I respect his incredibly (难以置信地) strong desire to beat others on the court.
I admire those players with good organizational skills or leadership in the team.
高中英语阅读(三)
Fun way to learn
EVERY person studying a new language wishes he or she could find a patient native speaker who will politely correct mistakes and teach some useful new vocabulary. But native speakers can be hard to find. If you're having trouble connecting, American sitcoms (连续剧) are one way to fill the gap.
They are not only a mine of information about American culture, they also offer some useful language instruction. Watching them will help you expand your vocabulary and teach you correct language usage in different situations. Best of all, sitcoms are a fun way to learn.
And, to get you started, Teens has picked two hot ones.
The Apprentice (《飞黄腾达》)
This American reality TV show is hosted by famous businessman Donald Trump. It's based on the idea of the ultimate (最终的) job interview for the ultimate job. The show picks 15 people to compete for a job with Trump's business. Contestants who fail their weekly tasks have to meet with Trump. They have to argue their case, explaining why they should not be fired.
The Apprentice is useful for English students who want to learn how to structure a persuasive argument. Key to the contestants' success in the competition is their ability to represent themselves with words and win arguments. For example rather than say, "I think I did a good job", candidates learn to get rid of the possibility of doubt and say, "I did a good job."
Desperate Housewives (《绝望主妇》)
Desperate Housewives (DH) is a comedy-drama series set in a fictional (虚构的) American town, Wisteria Lane. It follows a group of middle-aged female friends as they go through their daily struggles and family lives. But under the surface, the friends live a life of lies, secrets, criminal (犯法的) acts, and mystery.
This program is good at expressing the amusing co-existence of American neighbors in suburban areas. No other program on TV does as good a job at showing that. And, it's the perfect sitcom for foreign learners wanting to see how to hold a casual (非正式的) conversation.
Another reason for watching DH is to learn some expressions American families use that don't appear in your English language textbooks. Words such as "sport" and "you guys", which the mothers often use to refer to their kids.
