Unit 2 补充阅读理解练习The Crocs comeback：Why the footwear is becoming popular again 课件+阅读原文+学案+录音 2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

The Crocs comeback: Why the footwear is becoming popular again DIGGING IN Directions: Read the text and complete the chart below. The Crocs comeback: Why the footwear is becoming popular again Lead Crocs are becoming popular again. Rio Furqan Saini’s comment on Crocs The footwear brand is 1. __________, willing, and adaptable. Introduction to the development of Crocs • The brand debuted more than 20 years ago at a 2. ________ show in Florida, where all 200 pairs were sold. • The brand’s sales quickly grew in the next five years. • Amid the global financial crisis, the brand’s stock fell quickly, and by July 2014, it said it was 3. ________ 75 to 100 stores worldwide. • In recent years, the brand’s sales have increased greatly. The reasons for the revival of Crocs Celebrity endorsements •In recent years, Crocs have been found on the feet of celebrities. These celebrities see Crocs as extensions of their 4. __________ both in daily life and on the red carpet. Brand collaboration •The brand has collaborated with designer fashion houses to further improve itself. Functionality and 5. __________ •Crocs are breathable, waterproof and have sufficient coverage, suitable for workers who spend a lot of time on their 6. __________. FURTHER EXPLORATION According to Today, Crocs are Amazon’s No. 1 best-selling shoes. And BBC reported in the first quarter of 2021, Crocs saw an increase of nearly 65% in sales. It turns out that the brand has reclaimed a spot (重获一席之地) in the footwear world. Besides the reasons mentioned in the text, what made the comeback of Crocs so successful? Discuss with your classmates. 练习 Translate the sentences into English. 1. 我过去常常步行上学。（used to do sth.） _______________________________________________________ 2. 说实话，这是我读过的最好的书。（to be honest） _______________________________________________________ 3. 该公司试图东山再起，但失败了。（make a comeback） _______________________________________________________ 4. 警察正在寻找那个失踪的男孩。（look for） ____________