9月15日新闻外刊天津跳水大爷 课外阅读学案-2024届高三英语一轮复习

News Reading 2 (2023/09/15)Reading tasks: 1. Guess the meaning of the words in bold (粗体). 2. Translate the underlined sentences. 3. Use keywords to summarize the main idea of each paragraph. 4. Title the passage. ________________________________________________________ 1 Following the recent popularity and viral success of the city of Zibo sparked by its sizzling (咝咝作响的) barbecue, now another Chinese city, Tianjin, has taken the social media spotlight thanks to the daring diving practices of its senior citizens into the Haihe River. Videos circulating on social media showcase local elderly people, known as “Tianjin diving grandpas,” wearing swim trunks (泳裤) and performing solo, duo, and trio dives. Some even include synchronized (同步的) moves, making a very small splash (溅起的水花) upon entry. They are all amateur divers who have been diving on Shizilin Bridge for years, but all of a sudden have recently been put under the spotlight when more and more people share videos of them on social media. 2 The water acrobatics (杂技) performed by these uncles and grandpas have attracted a considerable number of visitors to watch or even join the activity. The diving performances at Haihe River’s Shizilin Bridge and Beian Bridge have turned these locations into trending destinations. Hundreds of people would watch them dive, and these grandpas, embodying Tianjin city’s another signature (特色的) entertainment - xiangsheng, or crosstalk comedian shows - would make a funny speech to the audience before the dive. 3 In a year marked by renewed enthusiasm for outdoor experiences, China’s urban landscapes have transformed into vibrant (充满活力的) centers of social engagement. 4 From daring bridge dives to bustling (熙熙攘攘的) music festivals, the country is embracing a lifestyle that combines entertainment, participation, and positivity, driving economic growth and reflecting the nation’s enthusiasm for the ever-improving life. The fervor for outdoor activities has spread nationwide this summe